Digital archiving wānanga
- 10 November: Ngāi Tahu Archives is coming to Ōnuku to assist with archiving our special photos and taonga
For further information please contact the Ōnuku office by email: [email protected]
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Nov 2013
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Oct 2013
On Sunday 27 October (Labour Weekend), a free, fun family day with a health focus is planned at the Akaroa Recreation Ground from 10am-3pm. Community groups and health organisations have come on board to ensure this is a great day for everyone. Free health checks, such as blood pressure tests and mole checks, will be available, as well as a wealth of information covering many sectors of the health industry. Music, top team events, fitness demonstrations, prizes, food stalls and merchandise will all be available on the day.
For information regarding any of the portfolio projects, including wānanga, or for enquiries about Whenua-Fest stalls, please contact Liz Robinson at our Ōnuku office, email [email protected] or call 03 356 2723.
Banks Peninsula.
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Oct 2013
Kia ora whānau,
Lots of exciting things have been happening within our portfolios this month. With all portfolios populated and their budgets approved for the next financial year, it’s really great to see all wheels in motion.
Cultural portfolio
A handful of our tāne have begun regular whaikōrero wānanga. Feedback indicates they are thoroughly enjoying their sessions and knowledge sharing.
A digital archiving wānanga is confirmed for Sunday 10 November at Ōnuku Marae, beginning at 10.30am. Our Ngāi Tahu archiving experts will assist us with this project, helping format the best procedures and format for preserving our taonga. [Read more…]
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Sep 2013
Important dates
- 7 September, portfolio leader meeting
- 8 September, wahinetoa/whaikōrero wānanga; executive and director elections
- 13 October, rūnanga general meeting.
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Sep 2013
Ōnuku hui
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Important dates
- 7 September, portfolio leader meeting
- 8 September, wahinetoa/whaikōrero wānanga; executive and director elections
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Aug 2013
Introducing our chairperson – Donna Tainui
Ōnuku Rūnanga recently held elections for our chairperson, following the retirement of George Tikao. Donna Tainui has been elected as our executive chairperson for our incorporated society. Donna is the eldest daughter of Wi and Kyra Tainui, and the mother of Finn, Josh and Maddie.
Donna is a strong leader at our marae and also within our local community. She is employed as deputy principal at Akaroa Area School, where she was once a student – as are her children today. We know Donna will be an excellent chairperson for us and we wish her well. [Read more…]
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May 2013
Next general meeting
Sunday 9 June, 10.30am, Ōnuku Marae, Akaroa.
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May 2013
Ōnuku tamariki to feature in Māori Language Week campaign
This year the kaupapa for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is Ngā ingoa Māori/Māori names. The co-ordinators of Māori Language Week (1-7 July), have selected just six locations within Aotearoa to showcase. Akaroa was selected on the basis that it is frequently mispronounced. [Read more…]
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May 2013
Our next rūnanga meeting is Sunday 9 June.
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Apr 2013
We’ve moved
Our new office is now at: 91 Trafalgar Street, St Albans, Christchurch. Ph: (03) 356 2723 or (03) 356 2723 Fax: (03) 356 2724. Our post office box address remains: PO Box 18-796, New Brighton, Christchurch 8641. Email: [email protected] www.onuku.iwi.nz
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Mar 2013
Ngā mate
Bernice Irene Tainui J.P. QSM
Ko Makeo tōku maunga
Ko Waiaua tōku awa
Ko Whakatōhea tōku iwi
Ko Takitimu tōku waka
Ko Ōmaramutu tōku marae
Ko Tokena tōku matua
Ka moe ahau i a Hone Te Ruahuanui o Ōnuku
E waru ā māua tamariki
Tokomaha ngā mokopuna
Ko Bernice Tainui ahau. [Read more…]
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Feb 2013
Waitangi Day 2013
Ōnuku again hosted Waitangi Day this year and a fantastic day was had by all.
Spirited kōrero was heard from Tā Tipene O’Regan on the New Zealand Constitutional Review and from Tā Mark Solomon on the future of our water. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker conducted a Citizenship Ceremony for 28 new citizens, and many Akaroa and Christchurch locals joined us for the day. [Read more…]
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Feb 2013
Kia ora whānau,
I trust you have all had a safe and restful holiday and enjoyed our hot summer! Over the Christmas period, a lovely pōwhiri was held for Thomas Millar’s new wife, Belinda and her family. It was a beautiful day at Ōnuku and for the days of festivities that followed before their wedding in Sydney. Congratulations Thomas and Belinda! [Read more…]
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Jan 2013
Ōnuku Marae will be hosting Waitangi Day in 2013. True to Ōnuku, a spirited debate will be held following our pōwhiri ceremony. Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker will also be involved on the day. A family-focused afternoon of fun and entertainment is planned. Remember your sunscreen, guitars and Aunty Bernice Tainui’s song book. Please contact the office if you wish to obtain a song-book prior to the day.
Please assembly at the gate for a 9.30am start.
Waitangi Day programme
9.30am – please assembly at the gate
9.45am – pōwhiri
10.30am – light refreshments
11am – key note speakers
Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
12.30am – Mayoral Office Citizenship Ceremony
1pm – Picnic lunch
2pm – “It’s a sing song” BYO – guitar/ukulele/instrument or voice.
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Dec 2012
Kia ora whānau
Already another year has flown by – and a much more settled one for those of us in Canterbury! The year gone has been one of planning and re-structuring for us at Ōnuku. Our portfolio management system is well into operational mode and we already have some exciting developments within our rūnanga for 2013. At the end of the year we will see George Tikao step down as our chairperson, although he assures us he will maintain his strong interest in the incorporated society! Many, many years (17) of blood, sweat and tears, certainly have not gone unnoticed uncle – another few years and you might even get a gold watch! Thank you to all of our members, volunteers, portfolio teams, staff, contractors and executive for all your mahi this past year. [Read more…]
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Oct 2012
Important dates
3-5 November Whare taonga production filming at Ōnuku
11 November Pōwhiri wānanga
17-18 November Kapa haka wānanga
7 December Environment Canterbury visit to Ōnuku.
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Oct 2012
Kia ora whānau
With spring in the air, the timing has been perfect for planting fruit trees for our whānau garden. A handful of helpers put in the hard work, with special thanks to Nige Robinson and Mike Atwill for their professional installation of the irrigation system. [Read more…]
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Aug 2012
Kā mate
George Tainui (Butch) Robinson was tragically taken from us on 21 April in a truck accident, Mareeba, Cairns, Australia. Loving son of Nancy and the late Francis Robinson, dearly loved husband of Betsy, and father of Cory and Danica. Treasured brother of all his siblings and precious uncle of his nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Ōnuku and Wairewa for koha and thank you to all who sent cards and letters. [Read more…]