27
Oct 2013

Wairewa News

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Building and maintenance

Plans are currently being drawn up for an adventure playground for our marae. Within the next couple of months the rūnanga expects to be in a position to put it out to tender and building to start by the end of the financial year.

The building and maintenance team are also currently investigating moving the men’s toilets to another space. Changes are likely to be carried out over the next two years. Improvements are also underway for the urupā. Expect to see an improved road, retaining wall and general maintenance.

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02
Oct 2013

Wairewa Hui Rūnaka

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Notice of the next rūnanga general meeting is 6 October, 10am – 1pm. This will be followed by the Wairewa Hui-ā-Tau, annual general meeting (AGM) at 2pm. The AGM will be second due to our intentions to involve whānau in more of the planning, policy and strategic decisions in the rūnanga. We need to take into account the feedback of the proposed planning hui and steer the initiatives with more whānau on board and engaged in decisions of the rūnanga, even the plans for our annual budget.

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10
Sep 2013

Wairewa rūnanga planning meeting

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Rūnanga planning hui

On 25 August and 15 September, we will be holding planning hui. The purpose of these hui is for whānau to have the opportunity to help us decide the critical areas for development over the next three years; and to give feedback on the priorities set down by the Rūnanga Executive 2013-2016. Participants can also give feedback on the recommendations to the 2013-2015 budget. The hui will be held at Rehua Marae, 9am-1pm with shared lunch.

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06
Sep 2013

Hui rūnaka – general meeting and annual general meeting

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Notice of the next rūnanga general meeting is 6 October, 10am-1pm. This will then be followed by the Wairewa Hui-ā-Tau, annual general meeting (AGM) at 2pm. The AGM will be second due to our intentions to involve whānau in more of the planning, policy and strategic decisions in the rūnanga. We need to take into account the feedback of the proposed planning hui and steer the initiatives with more whānau on board and engaged in decisions of the rūnanga, even the plans for our annual budget.

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29
Aug 2013

Wairewa’s new office manager

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New office manager

It is with great pleasure that we introduce our new office manager, Mihi Sinclair, on a fixed term contract. Mihi will be with us for the rest of the year, managing the office, keeping the rūnanga executive in line, helping out with the new strategies we are putting in place for our portfolios and supporting all the entities under Wairewa Rūnanga. [Read more…]

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02
Aug 2013

Wairewa Postal ballot closes

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Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated − notice of intention to hold a postal ballot

Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential full members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. [Read more…]

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21
May 2013

Wairewa rūnaka meeting

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Selection of appointment committee

Wairewa Rūnanga will hold an election to select the appointment committee that appoints the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative and alternate for Wairewa Rūnanga. Could members please check that we have their correct addresses.

Hui ūnaka – upcoming dates

9 June (2 June is Queens Birthday weekend)
4 August
6 October (Hui-ā-Tau)
8 December.

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25
Apr 2013

Ka pai tamariki mā

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The Wildfoods Festival brought a good mixture of people to Hokitika. Hokitika Primary School kapa haka members were excited to perform at this year’s festival. [Read more…]

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15
Apr 2013

Ka Pai Tamariki mā

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A pair of champions – reclaiming the takutai
Great day for our tamariki at the Canterbury Surf Lifesaving Champs held on Sunday 3 March at New Brighton Beach. Mihiroa Pauling (nō Taumutu me Ngāti Waewae) and Te Kaio Cranwell (nō Wairewa) came away with seven medals. Together they helped their club Waimairi, take out the cup for the top club overall. Mihiroa beat around 20 other girls to win the 8-year-old beach flag competition and came second in the 8-year-old mixed beach sprint relay with Te Kaio. Te Kaio blitzed the field to win gold in the 7-year-old beach sprint, came a close second in his flag competition and secured two bronze medals, one for the 7-year-old mixed beach sprint relay and the other for his board relay. [Read more…]

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30
Mar 2013

Wairewa Tuna Heke

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The tuna season has started. The lake is a customary lake and only those of Kāi Tahu descent can hold a permit. A permit is required if you are fishing for more than six tuna. Permits can be arranged via the Wairewa Rūnanga Office, 377 1513 or [email protected] and can be picked up at Rehua Marae (top floor) 9am–4.30pm, Monday – Friday. Permits will last a week, with a maximum of 200 tuna allowed per permit, per week. Permits can be issued in advance, so you can plan ahead and get a permit for the week you plan to go fishing. Only one permit will be issued at a time, and if no returns are given, no new permit will be issued.

Nāhaku noa,
Nā Wairewa tāngata tiaki
Robin Wybrow, Rei Simon, John Boyles, Theo Bunker, Iaean Cranwell, Wayne Robinson.

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27
Mar 2013

Waka Ama Nationals 2013

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Congratulations to Adrian Tukaki, Craig Pauling and Iaean Cranwell from Te Waka Pounamu Waka Ama Club, Whakaraupō for their silver medal in the Premier Men W12 500m at this year’s Waka Ama Nationals. Representing Te Waka o Aoraki, the South Island Waka Ama Association, they teamed up with Te Awa Haku Dogfish and formed Aoraki Dogfish. In a close race Aoraki Dogfish finished second to Vaka Manu from Manukau by .5 secs. It was the club’s first silver medal at a national event. They finished sixth in the W6 500m final, not bad for a bunch of old men, with an average age of 40. Also Craig Pauling became the fifth fastest paddler in the country, when he competed in the new Premier Men’s Dash W1 250. [Read more…]

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17
Dec 2012

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa

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Congratulations

George Kiely (son of Glenis Kiriau, moko of Liz Maaka) for making the 2012 U13 Canterbury Touch team. The team had a very successful trip to Nelson over show weekend and came home winners of the tournament. In fact the Canterbury teams all did exceptionally well, there was only one grade Canterbury didn’t win. Well done George on your great efforts, we are really proud of you. [Read more…]

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21
Mar 2012

Adventure, culture, a unique journey. Merryn Skipper tells her Aoraki Bound story.

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Not long ago just the thought of long distance running would be enough to make me cry. Not really that surprising considering I’ve actively hated running since primary school and haven’t ran more than 1km since cross country (some time ago I can assure you!). One year later I was overcome by an incredible feeling of achievement to be running towards Aoraki, crossing the finish line after our final challenge with my friend Marianne. Tears of joy ran down my face as we watched our team mates perform a celebratory haka in our final steps. We had survived another amazing Aoraki Bound wero.

 

 
Aoraki Bound is a 20-day experience of a lifetime. As a Māori living in Melbourne, I’d often seen the call for applicants applications in Te Pānui Rūnaka, but was hesitant to give it a go. A few excuses replayed in my mind. Don’t book because it’s too expensive. Don’t book because you’re too old. Don’t book because you don’t know enough Māori. Don’t book because not drinking or having technology for three weeks is a cruel form of self-torture. Don’t book because the fitness training might kill you!

Now, I can’t recommend Aoraki Bound enough. [Read more…]

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