On 27 September, Te Ara Whakatipu – Hīkoi ki Whakatipu Waitai began. This programme, developed by Kara Edwards, acknowledges the manawhenua of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio and Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka. It aims to immerse rangatahi into natural environment at one of the tribe’s significant ancestral places. [Read more…]
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Dec 2015
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Dec 2015
What a privilege it was to be involved in this year’s French Fest, which if media coverage is an indication, it was a huge success. It has been described as the best French Fest ever and the weather played a big part.
All who supported the kaupapa and got involved made a difference in the community.
Ōnuku value our relationships and connections with our hapori (community). Thank you to Pip and Mel Tainui, who worked hard to strengthen our mātauranga values within the community and identified our connection to the area. Thank you also to Nigel Robinson for his work in producing the hāngī, and to our tamariki for their performance which encouraged an audience to the hāngī stall. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
Kia ora koutou, my name is Quinton Hall and I am the Kaihautū o Te Pou Tāpoi o Ngāi Tahu/ Ngāi Tahu Tourism (NTT) CE. We are about to head into our busy season and need help to find some amazing people to join us this summer.
We operate some of the most iconic experiences in Aotearoa which include Dart River Jet, Hollyford Track, Guided Walks NZ, Franz Josef Glacier Guides and Hot Pools, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome, Shotover Jet and Hukafalls Jet.
Staffing and recruitment is an on-going challenge for us, not only because of the number of experiences we operate but also because the tourism industry is highly seasonal. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
Te Kākano Māra Kai launched at Araiteuru Marae in Dunedin on a sunny Sunday in late September.
The overarching goals of the Māra Kai project are to advance Whānau Ora through a variety of objectives including ensuring healthy food choices are affordable, available and accessible; increasing the consumption of vegetables in the kāinga; promoting healthy eating and physical activity and reducing the impact of poor physical health and nutrition on whānau.
Along the way, the māra kai initiatives also enable an intimate connection between kai, whenua, wellbeing and connection. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
Ngā mate
Committee member and kaumātua of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, Uncle Joe Briggs reports on the recent passing of three Ngāi Tahu stalwarts.
Daniel Mason
Daniel Mason passed away on 17 August. Uncle Joe writes, “It is with regret (we report) the loss of one of our leaders from the Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana committee. Dan was present at the formation of the group and he was treasurer. His daughter, Parekotuku and my daughter, Awhina, instigated a raffle that put Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana on the map. Dan was a ‘Coaster’ from the Hokitika/Arahura area. In fact, he went to school with my brother, Gordon Tainui Briggs. Farewell Dan, condolences to your wife, Wirinia and whānau.” [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
The second cycle for this year’s Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer Week took place from 25-28 September. The student volunteers were recruited from a university paper: PHSE 427 – He Mahi ki Ngā Hapori Māori (Working with Māori Communities) lectured by Dr Anne-Marie Jackson and Dr Hauiti Hakopa. Past volunteers and members of the public also supported them.
On Friday 25, the group were welcomed to Puketeraki Marae with a pōwhiri followed by a mihi whakatau. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
The most recent Charter Review hui was held at Arowhenua Marae on Saturday 29 August. Here are some pictures of those who attended.
Dr. Eruera Tarena and Tā Tipene O’Regan.
From left, Chris Ford, Suzy Waaka and Monica Davis.
From left, Donna Matahaere-Atariki, Tuari Pōtiki, Taoka Pōtiki and Terry Nicholas.
From left, Lisa Tumahai, Edward Ellison and Tā Mark Solomon.
Quentin Hix and Ranui Ngarimu.
Tāua Hiria Moffat and Julian Wilcox.
Tracey Pōtiki and Arihia Bennett.
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Nov 2015
Ngāi Tahu whānau traveled to Brisbane and Sydney for roadshows to meet and engage with whānau. It was an opportunity to discuss, share and receive feedback on the direction of Ngāi Tahu. It was also a chance for whānau to come together, meet everyone and to share goals and aspirations.
Tumahai, Tauwhare and Huhu whānau at the roadshow.
Hutana whānau with Tā Mark.
Tā Mark Solomon and Mātai Smith.
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Oct 2015
Whai Rawa
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Annual report
Members were recently sent the Whai Rawa 2015 Annual Report. Highlights for this year include an increase in members’ savings, now at almost $44 million. Reports from the Kaiwhakahaere, Tā Mark Solomon, the outgoing chair, Diana Crossan and the incoming chair, Kristen Kohere-Soutar are worth reading. There are also more whānau stories shared by members.
The 2015 annual report is now available to download on the Whai Rawa website at www.whairawa.com
It has been emailed to all households we have an email address for and posted to those for whom we don’t have an email address. We encourage you to discuss the report with whānau, especially tamariki and to review the highlights.
ANZ deposit card withdrawal
As you may recall, the ANZ deposit cards are being withdrawn at the end of this year.
We’ve found this to be a less popular Whai Rawa deposit method than an AP form or online banking. If you have no other way to save into Whai Rawa than ‘over the counter’ at ANZ, please call us on 0800 942 472 and we can arrange a personalised deposit book, encoded with your Whai Rawa account number. Those who already use the ANZ card regularly have already been issued the deposit book, while those who don’t are encouraged to use alternative saving methods.
Christchurch Roadshow
A series of roadshows were held over the past few months in Te Ika-a-Māui. Many thanks for those whānau who came to see us and joined Whai Rawa at Auckland, Wellington, Lower Hutt, Tauranga and Rotorua.
We’ll be at Hui-ā-Iwi (20-22 November) in Dunedin later this year and in October we’ll be having a weekend roadshow in Christchurch to help those who haven’t joined Whai Rawa complete the paperwork. We’ll email out to all non-members based in the Canterbury area to let you know times and dates. Alternatively, if you live in New Zealand and would prefer to join up online, have your NZ Drivers Licence handy and head to www.whairawa.com/join for a copy of the Whai Rawa Investment Statement and to complete the electronic online application form.
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Oct 2015
One of the bookings at the marae this month was Te Rangatahi o te Moana – year 11 marine biology high school students.
Peter Ellison commented on the interest from the rangatahi, including his daughter Samantha Ellison who took part along with students from Timaru South to Bluff.
This was a five-day wānanga run by the University of Otago with staff including Zoe Bristowe and Dr Joanne Baxter.
The noho marae was sponsored by Toni Evans who also doubled as top chef. [Read more…]
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Oct 2015
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 of August, the Ellesmere Heritage Park Trust had an open day to showcase the progress of the park. The park is going to be similar to Ferrymead Park and will have pre-European scenes, such as the Te Waihora Lake and tangata whenua occupation, along with European settlement and agriculture through the years. Te Taumutu Rūnanga was well-displayed with photos and banners. Te Taumutu Rūnanga member, Fiona Sloan enjoyed showing visitors harakeke weaving. [Read more…]
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Sep 2015
Matariki auhunga nui, Matariki hunga nui, Matariki tāpuapua
The rising of Matariki heralds a time of celebration, a time of renewal and a time of remembrance. This year, the Kāhui Kaumātua celebrated this time by hosting the Rehua Marae kaumātua for lunch. [Read more…]
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Aug 2015
The first step towards building a $15 million retirement village at Bupa’s Gore Windsor Park Care Home site was taken yesterday with the blessing of the land by Hokonui Rūnanga kaumātua Taare Bradshaw.
After the blessing the first sod was turned by Mr Bradshaw, rest home manager Michelle Christensen and rest home resident Gordon Wright. Mrs Christensen said Bupa was planning to build 51 villas northeast of the existing rest home. [Read more…]
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Aug 2015
Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald reports that earlier this month Ōtākou formally established a branch of voluntary Māori Wardens.
For those born in the 80s and beyond you may not be familiar with the sight of a Māori Warden walking the streets and events in our city, with their incredibly shiny shoes and ability to call your Mum and let her know you were smoking at the Queens Gardens bus stop (I’m not bitter at all).
Youth crime statistics in our city are disgusting. Many factors including alcohol, can turn a shiny future in a heartbeat. Interception by a Māori Warden can make a difference between a drunken teenager and a set of handcuffs, so when the police asked for rūnanga assistance we were happy to respond. [Read more…]
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Aug 2015
For services to Māori and conservation
The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointment to be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Citation: ELLISON, Mr Edward Weller.
Mr Edward Ellison has contributed to a range of organisations, particularly organisations dealing with Māori and environmental matters in the Otago region. [Read more…]
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Jul 2015
Kia ora everybody, how are things going? I know for some whānau, things aren’t so good. My condolences to all whānau who have lost loved ones.
Congratulations to Daniel James (Tutu) and Emily on their engagement and also Michelle and Ray.
The marae is on the go again with hui every week, and of course I won’t mention it but yes that also – but that can’t be helped.
Has anyone had the flu? If you have it, keep it to yourself as there have been a few buggy people walking around. [Read more…]
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Jul 2015
Hemi Dawson’s passion and skills for dairy farming were recognised recently when he became one of the newest dairy farm managers at the Ngāi Tahu Te Whenua Hou farms.
Hemi (Ngāi Tahu – Kāti Huirapa, Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Waewae, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, Ngāti Hāteatea, Ngāti Māmoe, Te Rarawa), his wife Catherine and their four tamariki joined the Ngāi Tahu Farming whānau more than a year ago and says it was a proud moment when he was promoted. [Read more…]
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Jun 2015
The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.
Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. Applications close Friday 25 September 2015. Any applications received after this date will not be accepted. [Read more…]
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Jun 2015
Little spotted kiwi/kiwi pukupuku were recently returned to Dusky Sound in Fiordland for the first time in more than a century.
Twenty birds were transferred from Kāpiti Island north of Wellington to predator-free Anchor Island/Pukenui in Dusky Sound to start another population of this endangered kiwi.
The kaitiakitanga of kiwi pukupuku on Kāpiti Island by Ngāti Toa rangatira for over a century has enabled their redistribution back to Dusky Sound.
The birds were accompanied by Hohepa Potini, a representative of Ngāti Toa rangatira and were welcomed to the island by Dave Taylor of Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka. [Read more…]
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Jun 2015
Ōtākou was pleased to host Ngā Ruahine during their stopover in Dunedin as part of their hīkoi around Te Waipounamu. We hope to take up the tono to visit them in Taranaki in 2016, if possible.
From left, Edward Ellison, Dave Cull, Ron Hudson and Hone Nuku-Tarawhiti.
Mayor, Dave Cull entering the cave.
Ngā Ruahine during their visit to Rongo.
Ngā Ruahine singing a waiata.
One of the memorials at the Dunedin Cemetery for the Taranaki prisoners who did not make it home.
Ōtākou whānau during the pōwhiri.
Some of the Ngā Ruahine tamariki who travelled to Te Waipounamu.
Working together to transfer the manuhiri gear up to the marae.