A huge congratulations to Martini Miller and Elza (Van Boxel) Miller who were married on 30 January at Paradise Trust, Glenorchy. We wish you both the best for the future and hope you have a wonderful life together. Martini is the son of the late Wayne Panapa who is the son of Ina Pugh (pictured in the whānau photo at the front, two left of the bride). [Read more…]
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Apr 2016
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Apr 2016
Rūnanga hui are held the second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone:
03 755 6451 or email: [email protected] We welcome contributions from whānau for
Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send your stories, news and photos to: [email protected] or phone 03 755 6451. Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.
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Mar 2016
On 23 February we had the pleasure of hosting the Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine. Whānau gathered in the wharenui with the Makaawhio and Hokitika bilingual class and also the Mayor of Hokitika (Mike Havell), to welcome the Governor-General onto our marae. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
Pā picnic
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On 6 February, 80-100 whānau gathered down at the pā field for our annual picnic. Matua Eli Weepu started our day with a karakia, and then the fun began. The sun was beaming down on us, everyone was covered in sun block and our kaumātua were all under shade. Everyone loved being together for a good catch up and a fun-filled day. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
Kia ora Kāi Tahu whānau, ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. I hope everyone is still making the most of this weather. It will be starting to chill down soon so make sure you get your wood and coal ready for winter. I have listened to a few of our kaumātua and they are saying it’s going to be a bad winter for us on Te Tai o Poutini, so I really hope everyone is prepared. Much love to all the whānau, who have sadly lost loved ones in the past month, we are sending our deepest sympathy to you all.
Rā whānau
Alan Russell, Gary Lange, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa Buckeridge, Judith stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, Ayla-Marie Meihana.
Aroha mai whānau if I have missed anyone. A massive rā whānau to everyone not mentioned (please ring our office to go on the list).
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Mar 2016
On 31 December 2015 at 11am, whānau gathered at our marae to celebrate the marriage of Miriama and Lance Johnsen – the first wedding to be held at our marae.
Whānau enjoyed kapa haka while feasting on a variety of kaimoana dishes.
Amber and Ari walked their mother up the ātea (aisle) to give her away to her new husband who was waiting patiently for his wife to be on the mahau.
A huge mihi to all the whānau and friends who travelled from afar to this wonderful occasion. Also, Miriama and Lance would like to give a big thanks to Te Rua Mason and Jackie Breeze for going over and above their expectations – ngā mihi nui ki a kōrua. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
He pēpi
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Congratulations to all whānau who have had beautiful babies recently. Rawiri Weepu and Jenna Harcourt welcomed their new 9lb baby boy, Inaia Tangaroa Weepu on 12 December 2015 at 5.20am.
A big mihi to Koko Irai Weepu and Nanny Christina Weepu, Pōua (nui) Eli Tihou Weepu and Tāua (nui) Catherine Henrietta Te Whe Weepu, granddad Terrence John O’Donnell, and (the late) grand-mum Miriam O’Donnell, proud grandfather and grandmother Don Harcourt and Lesley Jones, (the late) great-grand father Richard Harcourt and (the late) great-grandmother Martha Harcourt and great-grandmother Shirley Jones, (the late) Arthur Jones. Congratulations to all the whānau. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
Appointment committee nominations
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Inc is calling for nominations for the appointments committee. These nominations are required on the relevant nomination form and should be addressed to the Office Manager, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office, PO Box 37, Hokitika.
Nomination forms can be requested from the rūnanga office. All nominations are to received by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office by 5pm, 18 March. [Read more…]
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Feb 2016
Rā whānau
Hari huri tau to everyone who celebrated birthdays in January and February. I apologise to any whānau I have missed from these lists. Please feel free to contact the office if I have missed your name and I will make sure it will be included next time.
January
Adrian Tainui, Troy Tauwhare, Rikihana Hutana, Ashlee Wickett, Josh Tamainu, Aaron Tauwhare, Summer Lilley and Rauhine Coakley.
February
William Russell (Bill), Ursula Tainui, Allan Tainui, Aleigha Ngaamo, Tihou Messenger-Weepu, Ruihi Tumahai, Justice Tainui, Toa Makapelu, Naomi Jones, Derek Tainui, Tuari Tainui, Mitchell Currie, Nellie Jane Robinson, Mia Robinson, Aroha Meihana, Ema Weepu and Ihaka Weepu.
Arahura Marae.
Rūnanga business
Rūnanga hui are held on the second Sunday of each month from 11am -3pm.
Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone 03 755 6451 or email: [email protected]
Pānui contributions
We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to [email protected] or phone 03 755 6451. Feel free to visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated
Notice of postal ballot and nominations
Postal vote
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae is due to conduct a postal vote to elect the appointment committee that will be responsible for appointing the rūnanga representative and their alternate to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Members are invited to both ensure that we have a valid current postal address for them and that they are properly registered.
All potential members, who are 18 years and over and would like to participate in the voting process for the appointments committee are invited to apply to register by returning the rūnanga registration form to the rūnanga office before 5pm on 18 March 2016. All potential members are encouraged to register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae.
Registration forms can be requested from our rūnanga office and are to be received by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office by 5pm, 18 March.
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Dec 2015
A week-long Māori education course at Arahura Marae has helped instil confidence in Department of Conservation (DoC) staff from Te Waipounamu when visiting marae and working with Māori people.
About forty-five DoC workers from around the South Island took part in workshops on Māori culture and protocols.
DoC workers from as far south as Franz Josef to Nelson/Marlborough spent the week learning te reo Māori introductions, role-playing of Māori legends specific to Arahura, and performing their speeches and songs in te reo Māori. [Read more…]
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Dec 2015
Our beautiful Waitaiki is on display as part of the Hākui Exhibition at the Otago Museum. She will be on display for six months.
Carved by our cuzzy, Turi Gibb, he spent a lot of his time making this wahine ātaahua come to life in our precious taonga.
If you missed the unveiling please find the time to go see her if you are down that way – she is definitely a sight to see.
Turi Gibb also carved special taonga for our tāua which were made out of the same stone. Ngā mihi ki a koe Turi Gibb for all your hard work and time – it has all paid off.
Ranui Ngarimu and Lisa Tumahai at the exhibition opening.
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Dec 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.
Waewae whānau backstage before Te Atakura.
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Dec 2015
Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month from 11am-3pm.
For enquiries please contact te tari o Arahura and phone 03 755 6451, or email [email protected]
We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send us your stories and photos to: [email protected] or phone: 03 755 6451; or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.
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Dec 2015
Rā whānau
Happy birthday to everybody celebrating a birthday this month and aroha mai if we have missed anyone.
Aroha Blacktopp, Caroline Parker, Chela Mason, Dane Tumahai, Francois Tumahai, Honey Tauwhare, Huck Tainui, Helena Mason, Jamie Whittle, Judith Turanga, Kaleb Mason, Karen Mason, Kim Mason, Missy Campbell, Ned Tauwhare, Santana Tainui, Shaquelle Culling, Tahlay Meihana Eiffe, Tenaya Meihana Eiffe and Tauwera Weepu.
Congratulations
The Kotahi Mano Kāika Reo Awards 2015 were hosted in Dunedin on Friday 20 November during the Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 celebrations. Our rūnanga nominated Te Rua Mason as our te reo champion for Te Pā Whakawairua Award.
Each of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga were able to nominate their own te reo champion on behalf of their rūnanga. Te Rua was nominated for his commitment and dedication to te reo Māori on our marae, from holding the mana on our paepae to his all-round passion for the language.
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Dec 2015
Whakawhanaungatanga hui ki Arahura. Our kaumātua organised a get-together for whānau over Labour Weekend.
The purpose was to reconnect with one another and to learn more about who we are and where we come from. Tihou Weepu was able to film it and give a kōrero to the whānau.
On day two of the hui, we went out to some beautiful places and retraced the steps that our tūpuna took to get to where we are today – from Moana, to Kōtuku Whakaoho, to Kaiata and Māhinapua. It was intergenerational goal-setting at its finest. [Read more…]
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Dec 2015
A big congratulations to the All Blacks for bringing home the Rugby World Cup. It was an amazing event that for us resulted in a lack of sleep for six weeks, and a mix of stress and excitement. But there was never a doubt that our guys wouldn’t deliver the goods and bring home the cup again.
Waewae Pounamu was pleased to be commissioned by the All Blacks to carve pounamu pendants for the 2015 All Black World Cup squad, their management and support crew. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
He pēpi
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…]
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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
Rūnanga hui
Rūnanga hui are held the second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm. Enquires to te tari o Arahura phone 03 755 6451 or email [email protected]
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Oct 2015
Rā whānau
Happy birthday to: Milly Campbell, Wiremu Weepu, Manu Weepu, Courtney Sargeant, Jamie Meihana-Whittle, Ariana Tainui, Rosemarie Tainui, Kelly Mason, Arana Sutton, Te Aotaumarewa Meihana-Eiffe, Maia Tonihi, Tioti Campbell, Gayleen Culling, Te Ngarahau Mason, Chance Beckett-Ria, Tania Hutana, Caleb Robinson and Jo-anne Coakley (Millie).
Ngā mate
To those who have lost a whānau member, we send our deepest sympathies and hugs to you all, and we wish you all the best for the future.
He pēpi
Massive congratulations to all the whānau who have had pēpi.
Māori Wardens
On 26 September, Te Waipounamu Māori Wardens gathered on our marae for their annual general meeting. It was such a pleasure to meet them and experience their sense of humor.
Contributions
We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories. Send any news and photos to [email protected] or phone 03 755 6451; or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.