Lemonwood Grove School opening

On Monday 23 January, Te Taumutu Rūnanga kaumātua, Liz Brown and Justin Tipa conducted the turning of the sod at Lemonwood Grove School (Te Uru Tarata). [Read more…]

Manu tukutuku were created at the Tamariki Day, facilitated by Liz Brown, at Ngāti Moki Marae on Tuesday 24 January. The rūnanga mōkihi was launched on Waikēkēwai Creek later in the day. The brilliant weather encouraged a massive turn out of participants including a group from the University of Canterbury, who were on hand to assist.

Liz Brown showing a manu tukutuku.

Liz Brown showing a manu tukutuku.

Tamariki launching the mōkihi.

Tamariki launching the mōkihi.

Whānau with their manu tukutuku.

Whānau with their manu tukutuku.

Congratulations to Sharon Russell (Nutira whānau), daughter Gina Keating and son-in-law Shane Keating on winning the 2016 NZ Country Music Entertainer of the Year at the Rotorua Civic Theatre.

Taumutu can certainly vouch for Sharon’s beautiful singing prowess, as we’ve been blessed to have Sharon entertain kaumātua at the marae for our Kaumātua Matariki lunch celebrations for the past two years – we look forward to her entertaining whānau again in the future. [Read more…]

Settlement Day mahi

We would also like to acknowledge staff from the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who were at Taumutu undertaking clean up jobs as part of the Settlement Day commemorations, some were able to be persuaded to come and assist tamariki with producing their mōkihi – all efforts were greatly appreciated.

Thomas Horton weeding at the urupā.

Thomas Horton weeding at the urupā.

Te Rūnanga staff ready for mahi.

Te Rūnanga staff ready for mahi.

What wonderful weather we were gifted with for our mōkihi wānanga on 30 September. This was our first tamariki day at Taumutu without our kaumātua Rose Brown present, but we felt she was there with us ensuring we had the best of conditions for our mahi. We were ably lead by Joe Wakefield with a support crew of Jodi Cameron and Maatakiwi Wakefield. He mihi nui ki a koutou.

There were 35 tamariki who worked diligently on producing small replica mōkihi – this required a lot of patience and perseverance. However, the results were awesome, ka mau te wehi! A small crew produced a large mōkihi which we aim to take on the water at our next tamariki day, so don’t forget to join us Taumutu whānau. [Read more…]

Music is our passion and performing together as a family is extra special for us.

‘Always at heart’ is a family affair with husband and wife, Gina and Shane Keating, performing alongside Gina’s mother Sharon Russell (Nutira whānau). We first started performing over 20 years ago and have been successful in many competitions throughout New Zealand. We have won several overall titles as solo, duo and group artists and will travel to Rotorua to compete for the title of New Zealand Country Entertainer of the Year. [Read more…]

Congratulations

Rachel Robilliard was admitted to the bar at a ceremony in the High Court in Auckland.

In April she graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Science. During her time at university, Rachel contributed to many voluntary groups. She was tuakana with the Māori Development Team, UC from 2013 to 2015. In this role she mentored first year Māori students and assisted with events.

Rachel was tumuaki of Te Putairiki, the UC Māori Law Students’ Association in 2015, Tumuaki Tuarua in 2014 and Apiha Pānui in 2013; and the 2012 Selwyn delegate to the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs Rangatahi Leadership Programme. She is now assisting with the mahi for this kaupapa.

She was selected to attend the Aspiring Leaders’ Forum in 2012 and was a Ngāi Tahu delegate at the First Nations Futures Institute, Stanford University in 2014.

Rachel was an intern with the Volunteer Army Foundation in 2013-2014. She has been a UC Host Communications and External Relations representative; and has been the recipient of a number of scholarships and awards.

Rachel is working in an environmental law position for Russell McVeagh in Auckland.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga is missing her contribution as our minutes secretary and as an active member of the rūnanga.

Rachel Robilliard – recently admitted to the bar.

Rachel Robilliard – recently admitted to the bar.

Success for young rugby fan

Jayda Siyakurima (Teihoka whānau) is rugby mad. She has just made the Canterbury School girls’ rugby development team and is looking forward to representing her province. Jayda currently plays club rugby for the Southbridge under 13 team, which is combined with Irwell and Dunsandel and the Cathedral College school girls’ team. Jayda has been playing rugby for just on five years and has no intention of giving up. She is passionate about the game and she enjoys playing in all her teams. She hopes to further this in the future, as long as she can continue her education and play rugby at the same time Jayda is looking forward to her first game in August for Canterbury.

Jayda Siyakurima – future rugby star.

Jayda Siyakurima – future rugby star.

My name is Tahu Russell, son of Sharon Russell and moko of Maurice Nutira. I am a 17-year-old, deputy head boy at Kaiapoi High School.

Two years ago I travelled to Chengdu, China where I stayed for seven days. This was a project run by the Christchurch Educated team and I was honoured to have been one of the six lucky students selected from the hundreds of nominated students. [Read more…]

From 5-15 May, two of the Taumutu whānau took on the world’s best at the 2016 International Va’a Federation World Waka Ama Sprint Championships on the Sunshine Coast in Australia – and came home with some great results.

Adrian Tukaki and Craig Pauling, along with Wairewa teammate Iaean Cranwell, and their crew Aoraki Matatū, competed in the Master 40 Men grade, bringing home one world championship title and two silver medals in their three team events, while Adrian also picked up a bronze medal in the Masters V1 (single) 500m race. [Read more…]

Tahu Russell (Nutira whānau) was approached by the RSA to give an ANZAC Day speech (reproduced below) at the ANZAC Memorial in Kaiapoi. Earlier that morning, he presented his speech at the dawn parade. He also gave the speech at the regional RSA speech competition. Later Lieutenant Commander Karl Knowles from the Australian Navy spoke with Tahu, as they discussed his plans to join the Army to undertake officer training. [Read more…]

Sporting Saturday saw cousins Bailey Nutira-Gilmour (Hornby Rugby League) and Tamanuhiri (Tama) Parata (Halswell Hornets) play opposing sides for their 8-year-olds’rugby league game. Following an awesome game, we just couldn’t let them leave without the requisite photo opportunity.

Bailey and Tama at league.

Bailey and Tama at league.

Every school holidays, Liz Brown facilitates our tamariki day and this time it was the ‘Taumutu Amazing Race.’ Tamariki were organised into groups, handed clues, and started their hīkoi around the area, performing activities and looking for hidden ‘treasures.’

Later they returned to the marae to give brief presentations of their finds and to have some lunch, followed by an afternoon of fun and games.

Team captain Te Puawai Perenara O’Connell

Team captain Te Puawai Perenara O’Connell.

Tamariki beachcombing.

Tamariki beachcombing.

Ngāti Moki Marae is undergoing interior and exterior painting. The painting is now nearing completion.

Outside the marae.

Outside the marae.

Inside the marae new door in Moki.

Inside the marae new door in Moki.

Canterbury surf lifesaving championships

Siblings Mihiroa and Meihana Pauling have both received medals at the Canterbury Surf Lifesaving Championships held at New Brighton Beach on 12 March.  Mihiroa won the gold in the U12 Womens Beach Flags (making it a clean sweep with wins of the provincial, regional and national beach flag titles for her age). She also won the gold in the U12 Mixed Beach Relay for her Waimairi Club and a silver in the U12 Beach Sprints. [Read more…]

Notice of Intention to Hold a Postal Ballot

“Amended Notice!”
It has come to our attention that the notice that was placed in the March issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka was incorrect. The March advert informed Te Taumutu Rūnanga members (and potential members) of the Rūnanga intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Rūnanga Appointment Committee.

This Appointment Committee is 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. The March advert gave an incorrect date for when people must have become a member of the Rūnanga to vote in the postal ballot.

We now confirm that all persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the Rūnanga before 5pm on Sunday 1 May 2016 will receive voting papers for the postal ballot in accordance with the Rūnanga rules.

On Monday 29 February, Te Taumutu kaumātua, Liz Brown (Hauora Portfolio Leader) and Puamiria Parata-Goodall (Ruahikihiki Portfolio Leader), led the pōwhiri for the newly-appointed Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University, Professor Robin Pollard.

Tom Lambie, Chancellor with Professor Robin Pollard, Vice-Chancellor.

Tom Lambie, Chancellor with Professor Robin Pollard, Vice-Chancellor.

Aunty Marg Jones and Professor Hirini Matunga (Taumutu) greeting Professor Robin Pollard.

Aunty Marg Jones and Professor Hirini Matunga (Taumutu) greeting Professor Robin Pollard.

Liz Brown (Kaikaranga).

Liz Brown (Kaikaranga).

On Wednesday 9 March, a combined papatipu rūnanga hui was held at Rāpaki with Dame Margaret Bazley(Chair) and other ECAN Commissioners. There was good discussion followed by an evening meal.

Les Wanhalla with Rex Williams (ECAN Commissioner).

Les Wanhalla with Rex Williams (ECAN Commissioner).

Lisa MacKenzie, Natural Resources Programme Advisor, Office of Te Taumutu Rūnanga, Daphne and Cavan O’Connell (Kaumātua), Aunty Marg Jones (Kaumātua) with David Caygill (ECAN Commissioner).

Lisa MacKenzie, Natural Resources Programme Advisor, Office of Te Taumutu Rūnanga, Daphne and Cavan O’Connell (Kaumātua), Aunty Marg Jones (Kaumātua) with David Caygill (ECAN Commissioner).

Dame Margaret Bazley (Chair), with ECAN Commissioners.

Dame Margaret Bazley (Chair), with ECAN Commissioners.

On Thursday 17 March, Te Awhina Arahanga (Taumutu) was one of the panellists on the Kim Hill forum debate on ‘Extinction – Which Species Should We Save?’ held at Lincoln University. This topic is very relevant to tangata whenua with regard to the guardianship role of all species. Te Awhina enjoyed being on the panel and brought a very good Māori viewpoint to the debate. [Read more…]

Appointment Committee Nominations

Te Taumutu Rūnanga has also decided to change the date for receipt of nominations for the Appointment Committee. The written nomination forms and requirements are to be received by the Taumutu Office before 5pm on Sunday 1 May 2016.

For further information and nomination forms for the Appointment Committee please contact the Taumutu Office. We apologise for the misunderstanding and any inconvenience.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga
P O Box 3214
Ph: 03 371 2660
E: [email protected]

Te Taumutu Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. For further information and updated nomination forms for the Appointment Committee please contact the Taumutu Office. The written forms and requirements are to be received by the Taumutu Office before 5pm on Sunday 10 April 2016.

Please contact the office for further information and if you have any questions.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga, P.O Box 3214, Christchurch 8140. Phone 03 371 2660 or email [email protected]