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Congratulations to David Mason and Gemma Trezise on the arrival of their new baby taonga, Tuhuru William Trezise-Mason. Tuhuru was delivered by his pāpā at Greymouth Hospital on 14 August weighing 8lb 9oz and 57cm in length. Goodbye tummy – hello mummy (and pāpā). May your little bundle of joy bring you more happiness.

Wishing you a future filled with love, joy and laughter. Parenthood is one of the best journeys in life, we hope you enjoy the ride. Get ready for mud, big trucks, sling-shots, a never-ending appetite, skinned-knees, and action figures. May your new little one grow strong, healthy and wise. Wishing you all the best. Aunty loves you Tuhuru xoxo.

Tuhuru in the arms of his pāpā, David Mason.

Tuhuru William Trezise-Mason.

Hīkoi Waewae launch

On Saturday 27 August we launched ‘Hīkoi Waewae’ at Arahura Marae. It was well-attended with over 40 whānau present to support the kaupapa throughout the course of the day. Hīkoi Waewae is a walking/hiking/tramping rōpū based in Te Tai Poutini. During our hīkoi we will be learning mātauranga Māori including whakapapa, tikanga, karakia, te reo, ngā hua o te ngahere, and mihi pepehā.

We have incorporated the following values into our kaupapa. Whanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga and Whānau Ora. Our aim is to reconnect with our whenua by walking in the footsteps of our tūpuna. To regain a sense of connection and belonging. Experience wellbeing through fitness and spending time in our natural environment, breathing clean fresh air and disconnecting from technology. [Read more…]

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Huge congratulations to Lorry Price and Dawn Carter on the arrival of their precious taonga, Shem Marlon Price. Shem was born 6.12am on 27 May in Grey Base Hospital weighing 7lb 10 oz. A new baby brother for Jaxon and Lukas, a new moko for Tāua Tania Pu and Pōua Russell Price, (the late) Nanny Elizabeth Wilson and Granddad Bryce Carter. A huge mihi to you all and we hope you try for a girl in the near future (hehe). [Read more…]

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015

On Friday 20 November, Hui-ā-Iwi began. It was time for all the whānau to get in their waka and take the long drive down to Ōtepoti to meet and gather with the rest of Ngāi Tahu. We hope everyone is back home safely and well rested after their fun-filled weekend. It was beautiful to see the whānau on stage during their kapa haka performances. [Read more…]

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A big mihi and congratulations to the White-Mason whānau on the arrival of their baby boy, Te Ngawari Te Ahikaa Kaitutakitaki I Te Ahikōmau Mason, who was born on 6 October at 11.25pm, weighing 6Ib 9oz.

His proud parents are Miriama White and Te Rua Mason and he is another moko for Tāua Bunty and Pōua Taiki Mason and Meriann and Richard White. He is also a sibling to Whakataerangi White, Henare Mason, Ani Mason and Te Whetu Marama Mason.

Much love whānau and we wish you all the best for the future. [Read more…]

Congratulations

Adama Gemmell-Coulibaly from the Gemmell whānau, received three trophies, a cup, and was named the best defender for grades nine and 10 and most valuable player for the Western Springs Association Football Club.

His cousin Omar El Hamoui, who is also on his way to becoming a star, recently attended a National Basketball Association (NBA) camp with celebrity personnel, Dwight Howard and USA star, Ricky Rubio. Ricky was impressed with the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) talent in Dubai.

It is pleasing to see that our youth have such potential. Nā Moana Gemmell. [Read more…]

Murihiku Polyfest 2015

It was another successful year for the team who ran the Murihiku Polyfest. This year the festival was run over four days at Stadium Southland. You can go online and check out photos from Polyfest. Ruffer Photography took many wonderful photos of all the schools that took part. You can find Ruffer Photography online or check out their Facebook page: http://rufferphotography.pixieset.com/ [Read more…]

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A big congratulations to all the whānau who have had babies in the last couple of months, apologies to anyone if I have not mentioned your name but a big mihi to you all.

Ellie-Paige Maheno Millar arrived on 7 July at 6.15am weighing 8Ib 5oz. She is the third daughter for Andrea Read and Michael Millar, baby sister to Tilly-Jane and Rosa-George, moko number 15 for proud Tāua Rititia Read. [Read more…]

Fusion

Once again the holiday programme kicked off to a good start, with kids arriving with positive vibes and beautiful smiles. Laughter filled the marae during the whole week and it was a pleasure to see them all again. This time we were down by one kaiako, Chantal Tumahai (our hip hop instructor) and it was a bit different not to have her music playing while I was prepping the kids kai. Instead two beautiful kaiako, Miriama White and Shanita Meihana stepped in to teach the kids kapa haka, which was beautiful for my ears. [Read more…]

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Allanah Burgess and Lucas Waaka would like to finally introduce their beautiful little princess, Kaia Irakau Marama Waaka. She was born 10 December 2014 at 7.58pm in Christchurch, weighing 7lb 6.5oz.

Kaia is another mokopuna for Lilian Marama (née Reeves) and Murray Burgess and is the newest addition to the Whakapapa Unit at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. [Read more…]

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The Tūrei-Taukiri whānau welcomed baby Isaiah Braxton Tangaroa Taukiri, who was born in Brisbane on 16 November. He is the son of Ramari and Riki and another treasured moko, nephew, cousin and wee brother for Navarah, Te Aoturoa and Trayvahn. Congratulations whānau – kā mihi aroha ki a koutou.

From left, Trayvahn, Te Aoturoa, Isaiah and Navarah.

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Katea Karakia Ripikoi-Thompson i whānau mai i te 10 May, an 8lb baby girl born at Waitakere Hospital in Auckland to proud parents Kama and Aidan Ripikoi-Thompson and big brother Malek-Tawana; and mokopuna of Rosalind Gemmell-Ripikoi and the late Sharland Ripikoi (Rip).

Katea is the second great-grandchild of Moana and Henry Gemmell. Nau mai haere mai e te mokopuna. [Read more…]

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Miere Manurere Paraone arrived safely at 3.47am on 12 December 2013 weighing 7.25lbs.

Her arrival was a delight for her first-time parents, Kerepeti Paraone and Savanah Tukariri; her first time grandparents, Patrick and Ripeka Paraone, Sharlene and Tim Pirikahu, Anthony and Donna Tukariri; and her first-time great-grandparents: Reihana (Aunty Doe) Parata and Peter Tukariri. Nōu te ao e hine. [Read more…]

Congratulations

The three granddaughters of Kaikōura grandmother, Kelly Laugesen had outstanding year at school in 2013. All three live in Christchurch. Mollie Laugesen completed year 12 at Riccarton High School and passed level 2 NCEA with a Merit for Te Reo. She also won the Riccarton High School Year 12 Excellence award for Te Reo. Mollie has also been picked for two Year 13 leadership roles for Riccarton High School for 2014 – Māori mentor and peer support. [Read more…]