19
Oct 2015

KMK pānui

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Aoraki Matatū

I te 15 o Whā, i hui tahi ētahi o kā haumi o te waka o KMK ki Te Whare o Te Waipounamu. Hei aha? Hei āta pānui i kā kōrero e pā ana ki te pakaka e kīia nei ko ‘Pūharakeke Tapu.’

Kātahi te noho tahi ko te wānaka nei. I āta wānaka mātou i kā kōrero me kā whakatakotoraka reo i te ata. He maha kā rereka kōrero rerekē, me te whiuka rerekē o tēnā kupu, o tēnā kupu, ka mutu, he maha hoki kā whakataukī me ka kīwaha. I te ahiahi, i whakarāpopoto mātou i kā kōrero me te tīpako hoki i kā ikoa o kā tīpuna me kā tūtohu whenua hai haka rauemi. [Read more…]

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13
Oct 2015

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

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Mōkihi wānanga

In early July, we were fortunate to be provided the opportunity through Riki Bennett and Te Kaunihera o Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) to hold a mokihi/mogi wānanga at Arataki Visitor Centre in west Auckland, as part of the Auckland-wide Matariki celebrations.

This was part of the kaupapa of ‘sharing of knowledge’ and revitalisation of traditions/cultural practices of Matariki.

Nei rā te mihi no te ngākau ki te iwi o Te Ākitai Waiohua, hoki ki te iwi o Waikato, we wish to acknowledge the mana whenua /people of the land from which the raupo for building these mokihi was harvested. He mihi nui hoki, a big thank you also to the Auckland Airport staff members who helped with much of the harvesting. [Read more…]

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12
Oct 2015

Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

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Congratulations

Our kaumātua, Uncle Joe Brigg’s mokopuna graduated from Waikato University this year and he proudly accompanied her to her graduation.

Tēnā koutou katoa, ko Aurere Thatcher tāku ingoa, he uri tēnei nō te Moana o Tauranga. He hononga hoki tāku ki Ngāi Tahu, ki te hapū o Te Wheke. Nā reira, tēnei ka mihi.

In April this year, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Māori media and communications. This was a three-year study programme through the University of Waikato. [Read more…]

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06
Oct 2015

10 year anniversary

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Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru (KUMA) the Otago-Southland Māori business network, celebrated its 10th year anniversary on 22 August.

A number of rūnaka members have been involved with KUMA over the years, including Tama and Joy Smith, Phil and Jeffrey Broughton, Tom Duff, Rebecca Parata, Katharina Ruckstuhl, Suzanne Ellison and Suzanne Spencer.

The 10th anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on the journey to this point and to remember those whose drive and passion initiated KUMA – Suzanne Spencer, Rosalie Williams and Phil Broughton – as well as looking to the future, with a presentation on the new-look website from KUMA web designers, Maui Studios.

In between, there were inspiring presentations from Lisa Tamati, well-known ultra-distance runner and entrepreneur, Danny Watson of Māori Bay Honey, Ian Taylor of Animation Research and Tā Tipene O’Regan who has been a long-time supporter of KUMA.

Congratulations KUMA, we are looking forward to the next 10 years. Nā, Katharina Ruckstuhl.

Phil Broughton, Rebecca Williams and Janine Kapa receiving (with others) 10 year participation certificates at the receive KUMA hui in Dunedin.

Phil Broughton, Rebecca Williams and Janine Kapa receiving (with others) 10 year participation certificates at the receive KUMA hui in Dunedin.

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18
Sep 2015

Rarakahia te reo Māori 

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This was the first of a series of monthly noho offering an introduction to the traditional, practical skills of Toi Māori Whatu Muka and Te reo Māori. It was an awesome weekend. We are incredibly lucky to have two kaiako, Irene Brady (Kāi Tahu ) and Phillippa Hakopa (Kāti Mamoe) both experienced practitioners in Toi Māori and Te reo Māori.

The noho is being run over a Friday night and Saturday each month. We are loving the opportunity to learn our te reo, tikaka, kawa, waiata and toi in a distinctly Kāi Tahu setting. [Read more…]

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17
Sep 2015

Book launch

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Wednesday 22 July, saw the launching of a series of books at Te Rau Aroha Marae on stories illustrated in art work around the wharekai.

The stories, Kā Roimata, Tama Rereti, Battle of the Birds and Tunaroa have been retold by Bubba Thompson in English and Māori, in collaboration with Henare Manawatu, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe and Charisma Rangipunga.

Members of the Ministry of Education, Papatipu Rūnanga and students and teachers from Bluff Community School attended the launch, which was then followed by the gifting of the publications to the schools’ six class representatives, Justis Heron (Takahē), Lachlan Ferguson (Tūī), Ryder Kapene (Weka), Aurora Metzger (Kererū), Mercedes Akuhata (Pukeho) and Vana Savage (Kākāpō). [Read more…]

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16
Sep 2015

Nurse-led clinics

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Late last year, Te Kākano nurse-led clinics began at Te Rūnaka o Awarua where the health kaupapa is driven by the local community.

The clinics come under the umbrella of Awarua Whānau Services and are delivered in our community by Nadine Goldsmith of Ngāi Tahu descent who affiliates to Moeraki and Arowhenua.

Nadine is married to Paddy Daintith from the Bradshaw whānau. She has 16 years’ experience as a registered nurse and has previously worked in paediatrics in Australia. On her return to New Zealand in 2005, Nadine was a nursing tutor at Southern Institute of Technology. [Read more…]

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15
Sep 2015

Education hui

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I would like to thank Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka for the opportunity to attend the Ngāi Tahu Te Mahere Mātauranga celebration and wānaka at Ngāti Wheke on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May. Thank you for enabling me to be a part of this hui, which I found very informative.

While some of the kaupapa were new to me, it was good to catch up on what is going on in terms of education for Ngāi Tahu at present. I look forward to hearing the outcome of the new role ‘kaitoko’ proposed for rūnaka, he mahi nui tērā. It was also great to see the resources made by various rūnaka. I hope the pēpi pack comes to fruition. [Read more…]

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10
Sep 2015

Ko te Tira Morehu Reo o Moeraki update

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Nau mai hoki mai e te whānau whānui o Moeraki. Nāia Te Tira Morehu Reo o Moeraki e mihi atu ana ki a koutou, e kā whanauka e noho ana i kā tōpito o te motu. Ko te whānau e ako tahi ana, he whānau ora, ā, ko tēnei te whānau o Moeraki e whai tonu ana i tā mātou kaupapa ako i te reo Māori me kā tikaka a tō mātou papa kāika o Moeraki. Ko whā tau mātou e haere ana i tēnei huanui, ā, ia wā i hoki mātou ki te haukāika, he oraka wairua, he oraka hinekaro, he oraka tinana. Ahakoa te tokoiti, he nui tonu te hiahia i tēnā, i tēnā o mātou ki te whakarakatira i kā taoka a pōua mā, a tāua mā i tukuna iho mai ki a mātou. [Read more…]

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09
Sep 2015

Kaumātua report – Tāua Hiria Moffat

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On 4 July , the trip to the Puketeraki wearable arts was a fabulous trip for Maru our driver Georgiana and myself. Regrettably, Joan had to cancel at the last minute.

We arrived at Golden Fleece Hotel in time for a hot dinner. We went to the wharenui packed to the rafters and a runway the length of the hall decorated with cut flax flowers woven to hide the steps and give an atmosphere with a video in colour projected above of rain wind and fire. [Read more…]

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04
Sep 2015

Lesel’s poems

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Blowing in the breeze – Lesel Flutey

As the wind was gently blowing
The mysteries from the start
And whispering in the breeze
Was the love from the heart

Our ancestors knew the love of labour
Protecting our shores and lands
They did not falter or waver
Or complain about calloused hands [Read more…]

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03
Sep 2015

He reo korokī, he reo korihī

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On Friday 27 June, two mokopuna of Ngāi Tūāhuriri competed at the Waitaha regional Ngā Manu Kōrero competition.

Both Te Rakitaunuku Tau (St Thomas of Canterbury College) and Tia Reriti (Rangiora High School) took part in the senior English section, which required both of them to deliver a prepared and impromptu speech. [Read more…]

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24
Aug 2015

PhD research participation

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David Betts, a social work PhD student from the University of Canterbury would like to interview older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) individuals about their experiences with social relationships and mental health.

David is interested in interviewing anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+, is of the age of 60+ and has some form of personal experience either directly or indirectly with mental health and wellbeing, such as; anxiety, stress, depression or substance abuse. [Read more…]

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19
Aug 2015

2015 Kā Pūtea Scholarships

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The Kā Pūtea Scholarship Panel met in early June to award the 2015 Kā Pūtea targeted and general scholarships. The table below lists the 22 scholarships approved (value of $1,500). The remaining scholarship applications have been sent to Papatipu Rūnanga who will each allocate up to $1,500 (this may be split between more than one recipient). For further information about these and other grants please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248). [Read more…]

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07
Aug 2015

Ōtākou graduations

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Congratulations to Talia Ellison-Collins who graduated on 15 May, with a BA majoring in Indigenous Development. Talia is also currently studying towards a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies.

The attached pre-graduation photo is of all the Ngāi Tahu tauira who graduated from Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtakou/University of Otago in May 2015. Congratulations to you all.

Kōrero from Talia
The pre-grad was on 14 May and on both occasions I was supported by Uncle Edward, Aunty Paulette, Uncle Komene and the boys, Aunty Donna, Matt, Tuari as well as our wider whānau as part of Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou. We sang Te Whare o Te Ruahikihiki and Taukaea Aroha at pre-grad and then Aunty Paulette, Uncle Komene, my little brothers aka Taikawa and the Boys, Ra, Mum and my other cousins sang.
I am so grateful for all the support that I received from our hapū who showed up in force – it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. [Read more…]

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04
Aug 2015

Scholarship recipients

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki education scholarship recipients for 2015 are: Ngahia Rehu-Murchie – Bachelor of Commerce, Hirapeka Nicholas – Bachelor of Nursing, Gregory Hey – Diploma of Sports Management and Exercise Prescription, Chivala Heal – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Te Raki Ryan – Bachelor of Surveying, Lisa Te Raki – Bachelor of Arts, James Marshall – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Paul McQueen – Te Taketake Applied Addictions and Counselling, and Duncan Coutts – Health and Science. [Read more…]

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30
Jul 2015

Congratulations

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A huge mihi goes to our Sacha McMeeking who has just been made Head of the Māori Department at the University of Canterbury – what an honour. Sacha has some very big shoes to fill following Lynne Harata Te Aika. Her mihi whakatau will be on 29 June at 9.30am, so we should have some photos to share next time round.

Also, Michael and Pamela Stoneley (Stokes whānau) along with Mike’s sister, Christine Tidey were extremely proud of their son and nephew, Liam Stoneley, when they recently attended his graduation at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury).

Liam gained a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in te reo Māori and History. Liam is continuing his studies in Ōtautahi to complete his law degree later this year.  [Read more…]

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29
Jul 2015

Memorial mural

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The Cath Brown Memorial Cupboard Mural was created as part of the Gifted and Talented Art workshop attended by Dunsandel, Leeston and Southbridge Schools and Ellesmere College.

Staff, students and parents attended the event as well as members of Te Taumutu Rūnanga.

The mural depicts the Port Hills, the Canterbury Plains, Te Waihora, the sea, associated fish and birds in the area as well as the taniwha, Tūterakihaunoa. [Read more…]

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29
Jul 2015

Greenpark School site opening

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On 1 May, in beautiful weather, Tā Mark officiated, along with Taumutu Rūnanga and Te Waihora Management Board (TWMB) members, the opening of the Greenpark School site.

Greenpark is a Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Waihora Management Board initiative and the school buildings will now be re-used for education and community activities.

It will serve as a welcome home and collaborative hub for a range of exciting Te Waihora activities. It was an opportunity to look through the classrooms and to admire Aunty Daphne’s beautiful weaving. [Read more…]

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28
Jul 2015

Waterwise Te Waihora

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On 3-8 May, Te Taumutu Rūnanga once again hosted the Waterwise Te Waihora hui and it is now in its third year. It is a collaborative project between the Untouched World™ Charitable Trust, Environment Canterbury, Canterbury Community Trust, and Ngāi Tahu. This year,16 young people from nine Canterbury schools, supported by three Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) (outdoor education and sustainability degree course) mentors, had the opportunity to develop citizenship and leadership skills while learning about the complexity of water management. [Read more…]

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