A Monthly Newsletter of Kāi Tahu news, views and events.
Friday, 5.30pm – Sunday 1pm
Dates:
Venue: Waihao Marae
If you are interested or know of someone who is keen and will be committed to these program noho dates please contact:
Ruth Garvin: 03 687 2385 or email [email protected]
Suzy Waaka: 021 70902 or 03 686 2605 or email [email protected]
The offical opening of the Arowhenua Whānau Services King Street clinic was on 18 January. During the redevelopment the health clinic will be operating out of King Street (main street), Temuka.
Tewera King with invited guests and staff at the opening of Arowhenua Whānau Services clinic.
Management and staff at the opening of Arowhenua Whānau Services Kings Street Health Clinic.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua for their generous donation towards my gymnastics trip to Hawaii. I am so grateful to have such supportive family, helping me make these incredible experiences possible.
The Hawaiian competition I competed at, along with 16 other New Zealand team mates was a huge success, not just for myself but for our whole team. Every team member managed to stand on the podium which made us feel proud of our country. The first competition was called the ‘Gymnastics in Paradise’ competition which hosted gymnasts from the States, Australia and the UK. [Read more…]
To our new directors appointed to Arowhenua Limited Company:
Elizabeth Stevenson
Elizabeth Stevenson or Lisa as she’s known to family and friends returned from Australia with her children in 1989. Lisa promptly engaged in rūnanga politics followed by an interest in Ngāi Tahu politics whilst working part time in nursing to support her two youngest children. Lisa is passionate about Māori and believes integrity and accountability are two of her strengths she will bring to the table.
Tony (Anthony) Dunstan MBA (Dist.) MInstD
Tony is a professional director with a broad portfolio of current and past directorships. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and is formally certified by the institute as a company director. Tony also has significant commercial experience and is the executive director of a business consultancy practice through which he provides advice and guidance to a diverse range of organisations.
Lyndon Waaka
Lyndon is one of the Waaka whānau from Arowhenua. His father is Gary Waaka and his mother is Krysia. Lyndon currently works for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu – Ngāi Tahu Funds and has a role to identify external funding for hapū and iwi. Previous to this he worked for a number of years at Te Puni Kōkiri.
Robert King
I am the youngest son of the late Leonie King (née Reihana) of Arowhenua and Edwin (Ted) King of Kaikōura.
I have lived most of my life in Christchurch but attended Temuka High School where I was bought up by my late Aunty Teresa Weastell (née Reihana) and Uncle Richard Weastell.
I have worked for transport/logistics company Mainfreight for the past 15 years filling a variety of roles, I am currently a transport coordinator with them. I believe in making a positive difference within the rūnanga and have taken on a number of roles.
Elizabeth Stevenson.
Tony Dunstan.
Lyndon Waaka.
Robert King.
Ko Te Teira Donaldson tōku ingoa. Nō Arowhenua ahau. I have just recently been on the Kāi Tahu rakatahi camp in Kaikōura. On Tuesday 19 January I travelled to Tuahiwi with my whānau and Hannah Hurst (nō Ōnuku). We met up with other rakatahi who were also going to be on camp. We stayed the night at Tuahiwi and had a great time getting to know everyone – all 40 or so rakatahi. [Read more…]
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Aunty Mahana Walsh and Bella Hastie (née Reihana).
Arowhenua Marae with Te Wānanga O Raukawa is pleased to offer the Poupou Karanga program. This program has been developed to support and enhance our unique world of Māori knowledge – Mātauranga Māori.
Kia ora tātou, my name is Vanessa Cameron and I have been invited to write a profile for Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua.
I am in my final year as an Otago Polytechnic nursing student and I am due to graduate in December with a Bachelor of Nursing degree. I feel excited after four years of intense study.
I am currently on my final placement in my chosen elective. In the last nine weeks, I have received plenty of support from the wonderful and knowledgeable team of registered nurses at the Arowhenua Whānau Services Primary Health Clinic. I am thoroughly enjoying my learning experience here alongside the great team at the King Street office. [Read more…]
Kia ora koutou, my name is Robin McKee. I am originally from South Africa and I work as a youth advisor at the Community College in Timaru.
Recently, I was among those fortunate enough to have been hosted overnight at the marae for two days of professional development related to working with and engaging with young people.
I must admit, I was nervous prior, especially about the pōwhiri after Suzy and Anna told us about what we had to do. However, a little think about where I felt my roots to be, allowed me to own my mihimihi; and then really embrace the idea of recognising where I belong and fit in the scheme of things. [Read more…]
During the first week of October, Suzy Waaka and Anna Reihana from WAVE (Wellbeing & Vitality in Education) organised two days of professional development at the marae for staff who work with youth from the Community College and the YMCA.
The aim was to equip participants with a better understanding of important elements that underpin the lives and identities of their Māori students, so that as tutors and mentors, they are more able to engage and support in a meaningful way. [Read more…]
Lee Cox from Kaiapoi, son of Stuart Cox nō Tuahiwi and the late Mary Riria Cox (née Bartlett) nō Hinemauria and Crete Cox (née Pirini) from Murihiku, daughter of Mateka Dawn Pirini née Anglem nō Temuka and the late Frances Tautuhi o Rongo o Warohiko Pirini nō Te Kaha celebrated their wedding on Saturday 7 November 2015 at Ōuruhia Hall, Belfast. [Read more…]
Aunty Rosealia (Dale), Spencer Hema and Anahera Kaio.
An Arowhenua Rūnanga Facebook page has been created. We look forward to keeping in regular contact with a wider audience of our whānau.
Please note that our web page is still in the development stages.
Do you have any news you would like to share? Let us know and we can can put it in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka? Please include your contact details in case we need to contact you to confirm any details of your story and send to 38 Huirapa St, Arowhenua, Temuka 7920; or email: [email protected]
Kathryn Russell, Drinking Water Assistance Programme Facilitator along with the Canterbury District Health Board, visited Arowhenua for the recent consultation hui with the water committee about safe drinking water for the Arowhenua community and the marae. The committee are working with her to review the water safety plan for the community to acknowledge the improvements that have already been made to the supply, and to plan for future opportunities.
Please contact Gwen at the office if you’d be interested in a kōrero with Kathryn about cleaning and disinfecting your onsite storage tanks.
Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has manawhenua over the rohe extending from the Waitaki River in the south, to the Rakaia River to the north, to the Southern Alps to the west; and to the coastline and associated foreshore and seabed to the east.
The main marae for Arowhenua is at Huirapa Street, Arowhenua, Temuka. Temuka is about 17kms north of Timaru on State Highway 1 in the South Island. There are approximately 9,000 people who whakapapa to Arowhenua.
The business structure for Arowhenua is that the day-to-day operations are conducted by Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Society Incorporated (INC SOC) and the INC SOC is the sole shareholder in Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Limited (the company).
Due to recent changes in the structure of the company, expressions of interest are now being sought for up to seven directors to be appointed to the board of the company. The company is looking to build a board with complementary skills. Particular attributes that are sought include:
Further details may be obtained from the chair of the appointments committee, Quentin Hix, phone: 027 473 0813 or email: [email protected]
Expressions of interest and CV’s should be emailed to Quentin or sent to PO Box 197, Timaru 7940.
Te Rūnanga Arowhenua Appointment Committee formally invites applications for the Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua representative and Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
The appointment committee is responsible for appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative positions in line with clause 16(2) (c) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Act 1996.
Applications open on 7 December 2015 and close 5pm on 15 January 2016. For an application form, including eligibility criteria, please call Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua office Phone 03 615 9646 to request the forms by post or email [email protected]
Nā Robert King Chairperson, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Appointment Committee.
Plans to revamp the ageing marae buildings have reached a tendering stage.
Rushton Architects have requested registrations of interest in the project. The project which includes demolition of the wharekai and kitchen is still in its early stages.
The redesign will also provide a new ablutions block and the relocation of the cook house. The designs also include a new kaumātua lounge, an outside kitchen, landscaping work and storage space. A refurbished version of the marae meeting house, Te Hapa o Niu Tireni, is at the centre of the redesign plans, which would create an east and west wing running off the whare. [Read more…]
Kia ora tātou, I am writing to give you an update on my gymnastics journey since Arowhenua kindly supported me for the Singapore competition I attended in November 2014.
During that time, I was at a lower level (step 9), whereas this year I have progressed up to step 10 where there are more difficult requirements that require consistent scores.
I experienced a challenging obstacle in early July when I tore ligaments in my left foot while performing a double somersault on my floor exercise. This discontinued my intense training for a month. I was unable to consolidate the difficult skills I had achieved prior and it stopped me from going to the following competition in late July. However, I continued to train to the best of my ability without overdoing it. I knew I had to keep a positive attitude and accept the fact that injuries happen. I had to rest to heal. [Read more…]
In April, Te Teira Donaldson was selected to attend the Football New Zealand National Talent Centre football (NTC) week-long camp held at Waitaki Boys’ in Te Oha-a-Maru. He was the only South Canterbury player selected in his age group to attend the camp.
Te Teira was one of 14 boys who were automatically called back to the October camp, which was held in the first week of the school holidays.
Each year, football players have the chance to trial for the NTC and each year they make it, means they are one step closer to making the under 17 NZ team – a goal Te Teira has in his sights as he would like to make that team for the World Cup tournament in Brazil in 2019.
During the week the boys train hard, working on their fitness and their football skills. During the second week of the holidays, Te Teira represented South Canterbury in the 13th grade regional soccer tournament in Queenstown from 8-10 October.
Te Teira Donaldson.
The wind blew the clouds from Tarahaoa,
from Hua te Kerekere. Their four sons mihi
beneath the Nor’west arch.
This was the wind that carried changes.
Some said unforeseen, some, the Hākui
and Hākoro, nodded knowingly.
We camped at Arowhenua, to let them know
we had no intention of leaving. Aue! We’ve
been here for hundreds of years.
This land, these rivers, those mountains
are who we are and always will be. Where
are your mountains rivers and whenua?
We stand in our manaakitaka, we will
help you find yourselves. We will look
beyond your broken promises.
Nā Teoti Jardine.
Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has mana whenua over the rohe extending from the Waitaki River to the south, to the Rakaia River to the north, to the Southern Alps to the west; and to the coastline and associated foreshore and seabed to the east.
The main marae for Arowhenua is at Huirapa Street, Arowhenua, Temuka. Temuka is about 17kms north of Timaru located on State Highway 1 in the South Island. There are approximately 9,000 people who whakapapa to Arowhenua.
The business structure for Arowhenua is that the day-to-day operations are conducted by Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Society Incorporated (INC SOC) and the INC SOC is the sole shareholder in Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Limited (the company).
Due to recent changes in the structure of the company, expressions of interest are now being sought for up to seven directors to be appointed to the board of the company. The company is looking to build a board with complementary skills. Particular attributes that are sought include:
Further details may be obtained from the chair of the appointments committee, Quentin Hix phone: 027 473 0813 or email: [email protected]
Expressions of interest and CV’s may be emailed to Quentin or sent to PO Box 197, Timaru 7940.
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.
The Timaru District Council and Arowhenua Rūnanga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on cultural, economic and environmental matters.
The MoU is a living document and will be added to as the relationship develops. Both parties are really pleased to be working together and can see the benefits for all involved.
From left, Arowhenua Rūnanga chairman, John Henry with Timaru District Mayor, Damon Odey holding the signed MoU.
Hui-ā-Iwi 2015
Transport will be organised for one day of Hui-ā-Iwi. We will be leaving Arowhenua Marae at 6.30am on Saturday 21 November and we will be departing Hui-ā-Iwi at 4.30pm for the trip back to Arowhenua. Seats need to be booked before Tuesday 20 October and a $10.00 deposit is required to secure your seat.
Kura Reo 2016
Arowhenua will be hosting Kura Reo from 11-15 January 2016. Kura Reo caters for beginners to fluent speakers of te reo Māori. Any whānau members interested in attending should contact the office for more information. We have three wāhine from Arowhenua and possibly one from Moeraki who are enrolling in the beginners class – anyone else out there who wants to join them? It would be great to get a rōpū of around six to seven wāhine.
Weaving rōpū
Weaving for beginners started around two to three months ago and from there the group has been meeting at each other’s homes every Thursday between 5.30-7.30pm. Members of the group continue to grow and develop their new skills in weaving. The rōpū have now decided to meet at the marae weaving room every Thursday night between 5.30-7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Do you have any news you would like to share? Let us know and we can include it in the next pānui. Please include your contact details in case we need to contact you to confirm any details of your story. Send news to: 38 Huirapa Street, Arowhenua, Temuka 7920; or email: [email protected]
Although my professional development 2015 calendar didn’t include the opportunity to go to one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
I was fortunate enough to be chosen for a mission to Stanford University. I accepted the challenge to go and represent my iwi at this prestigous whare of knowledge. [Read more…]
