Te Taumutu Rūnanga wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot closes 5pm on Sunday 10 April. It is for the purposes of electing the members of Te Taumutu Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative for the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. [Read more…]
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Apr 2016
05
Apr 2016
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 TPR was incorrect. The March advert informed Te Taumutu Rūnanga members (and potential members) of the Rūnanga’s intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Rūnanga’s 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. [Read more…]
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Apr 2016
Te Taumutu Rūnanga led the pōwhiri for the students at Lincoln University on 22 February. Along with the interim Vice Chancellor, John Hay, Te Mairiki welcomed new and returning students. For many of the international students this was the first opportunity to experience a whakatau. Even though Te Mairiki invited a small delegation of the hundreds of students to come across for hongi, most of the international students jumped into the queue. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
Congratulations to our Taumutu men on their gold medal waka ama win. Adrian Tukaki (second from the right) is the nephew of Malcolm Wards (Wards whānau) who now lives in Tauranga and is a former Crusader from the original 1995 team). Craig, Adrian, Todd and Iaean have been paddling together for 15 years in the same crew and have paddled with their other team mates – Ross and Jack (from Christchurch) and Todd (from Motueka) for 7-8 years. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
Te Kura o Papatahora
West Melton School, Te Kura o Papatahora, is excited to be able to build a new classroom block to meet the significant population growth in the local area. Kaumātua, education sub-committee members, pupils and members of the community joined Justin Tipa in blessing the site of the new building. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
Mōkihi or mogi were an essential means of transport for early Māori travelling the waterways of Te Waipounamu. Our oral traditions tell us that mōkihi, constructed from raupō and kōrari (plant materials known for their buoyant properties), have been used on our waterways for centuries, and rock art drawings in archaeological sites near the Ōpihi River confirm this. [Read more…]
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Mar 2016
At 7.30am, on a drizzly Monday morning (18 January), Uncle Pat Nutira, Aunty Daphne O’Connell, Aunty Marg Jones, Liz Brown, and Richard Tankersley blessed the breaking of the ground for the new Public Protection Order facility at Paparua Men’s Prison. The name, Matawhāiti was given by Te Taumutu Rūnanga. [Read more…]
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Jan 2016
Whakarangatira te mauri tū o te tangata, auē, auē hā. Ngā maioha o neherā oho ake, oho ake rā. Whakahuatia ake ko wai te rangatira o runga, ko Rākaihautū, ko Rākaihautū. Tau mai rā te mauri, tau mai rā Te Kete Ika a Rākaihautū.
It was a superb Saturday morning in Christchurch, as whānau, whānui gathered to be part of the blessing of cousin Te Mairiki William’s last mural, Te Kete Ika a Rākaihautū, at the Hub in Hornby. [Read more…]
06
Jan 2016
Once again, the stage was full as Taumutu together with Rāpaki and members of Te Ahikaaroa stood together at this year’s Hui-ā-Iwi. Looking resplendent as always, their combined performance was awe inspiring. Thanks to Puamiria Parata-Goodall for once again pulling everyone together each Sunday for practices and to our performers for your continued involvement in this annual event. [Read more…]
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Dec 2015
Hororātā Highland Games 2015
An estimated 10,000 people attended the fifth Highland Games in Hororātā on Saturday 7 November.
Proudly dressed in kilts or sporting tartans, people turned out to celebrate their Scottish heritage, to hurl haggis, toss poles, lift stones, dance, play the bagpipes and to run the kilted mile.
Our whānau of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu were there to help welcome the chief and to add to the vibrancy of the day.
Dressed in full kapa haka uniform our tamariki performed a rousing haka pōwhiri and Savanah and Justice cleansed the ceremony with fire poi and a fire stick. No one would have known that 10 minutes earlier it was just about all off because one of the littlest of the crew didn’t have a piupiu and a tantrum was brewing.
Once we had sorted a piupiu trade with one of the other kids and wrapped the smallest piupiu around his tiny waist about four or five times, Master Pura conceded to standing in the row and did his haka – crisis averted – helped of course by a last minute bribe of ice creams all round they went out and were ‘O’ for awesome.
We thoroughly enjoyed the day and the connections some of us Māori-Scots made with our Scottish roots. Looking forward to next year’s festivities.
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Dec 2015
“My moko and I had a very friendly day yesterday. We wish to pass our thanks on to whoever helped to make it such a pleasant, happy, enjoyable time.
“The kōrero by David on the old lake opening, the weaving, the poi-making and the friendly people who came and of course the entertainment – thank you all.” Comments from Les Wanhalla, who attended the open day.
These words pretty much sum up the open day we hosted at the marae on Sunday 1 November. We were privileged to welcome members of the local community, representatives of the Selwyn District Council, Police, Corrections, Waihora Ellesmere Trust, University of Lincoln, University of Canterbury, Environment Canterbury, Te Ara Kākāriki and Whakaora Te Waihora. It was also a great opportunity to meet whānau for the first time and to have the chance to sit and chat with our whanaunga, Arihia. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
Te Waihora update
The lake is currently closed to the sea. The calm average level of the lake as recorded on Friday 30 October was 0.79m.
Q: What was the lake level reading before this one?
A: 0.76m, calm average, Thursday 22 October 2015.
Q: At what levels can the lake be opened to the sea at this time of year?
A: At this time of year the minimum level the lake may be opened is 1.05m.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Verity Kirstein, if you have any questions. Nā Melissa Shearer, engineering advisor, planning and strategy, Environment Canterbury; phone 027 562 9969; or email [email protected]
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Nov 2015
Tamariki day
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On 1 October, Te Taumutu whānau and tamariki were joined on their outing to Ōnawe Peninsula by Ōtākou whānau and students from Te Pā o Rākaihautū.
Pere Tainui regaled people with information about the site and the important historical aspects for Ngāi Tahu – ngā mihi ki a koe, e hoa. We then walked to the highest point. David Perenara-O’Connell pointed out areas on our way up. We passed through three previous gateways and viewed an old-fashioned natural refrigerator. When we reached the top we had the most awesome 360-degree view. [Read more…]
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Nov 2015
Early morning on 7 September, Hirini Matenga, Puamiria Parata-Goodall, Daphne O’Connell, Marg Jones, Denise Sheat and Matua Henare Edwards attended the whakawātea (clearing process) of the Hilgendorft Building at Lincoln University before its demolition.
From left, Hirini Matunga, Denise Sheat, Aunty Marg Jones, Daphne O’Connell, Puamiria Parata-Goodall and Matua Henare Edwards at the whakawātea.
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Oct 2015
Pēpi pods
Kaumātua, Daphne O’Connell who weaves wahakura pēpi pods (baby baskets) was recently featured on TV3 News. It is believed the pods have led to a drop in cot death cases, as babies are saved every year by being placed in the hand-woven pods.
A woven pēpi pod.
05
Oct 2015
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 of August, the Ellesmere Heritage Park Trust had an open day to showcase the progress of the park. The park is going to be similar to Ferrymead Park and will have pre-European scenes, such as the Te Waihora Lake and tangata whenua occupation, along with European settlement and agriculture through the years. Te Taumutu Rūnanga was well-displayed with photos and banners. Te Taumutu Rūnanga member, Fiona Sloan enjoyed showing visitors harakeke weaving. [Read more…]
04
Oct 2015
On Tuesday 4 August, whānau were privileged to attend the blessing of four taonga toi at The Hub (Hornby Mall, Christchurch). The large murals were created by Te Mairiki Williams and are hung on the external walls of the mall. This is a first for any mall complex throughout Aotearoa. [Read more…]
05
Sep 2015
Member of NZ Order of Merit
This year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours acknowledges the achievements of Denise Sheat with the Award of Member of the NZ Order of Merit.
Denise is a whānau member of Te Taumutu Rūnanga and has worked within the education sector for many years. This award is given to those who have achieved meritorious service and are distinguished by their eminence, talents, and contributions to the people of New Zealand. There is no doubt that Denise’s award is a well-deserved recognition of the very considerable assistance that Denise has given to people over the years. Denise has worked hard to improve bi-cultural relationships.
Congratulations to Denise and her whānau for all she has done and for the receipt of this recognition.
Denise Sheat.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Constable Danny Farrell, the grandson of Maria Johnson (Auntie Ake), Teihoka whānau who graduated from The Royal New Zealand Police College in December 2014. He is now stationed in Wellington Central. Danny was proud to wear the Teihoka Korowai on his graduation day.
Danny at his graduation.
Congratulations also to siblings Ngawhatuhuia and Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle have achieved incredible milestones. Both were selected to play for the New Zealand Māori Hockey team at the 2015 International Oceania Tournament in Napier. Ngawhatuhuia has been a New Zealand Māori representative for almost 10 years and over the last four years she has been captain.
Prior to the tournament, Ngawhatuhuia had been playing professional hockey in Singapore and immediately after the 2015 International Oceania Tournament in Napier she returned to Perth and took-up a second year of professional hockey as goalie and captain.
Hitaua completed a scholarship at the University of Cologne in Germany and in May graduated from Otago University with a double degree in Commerce and Psychology.
Both Ngawhatuhuia and Hitaua are very proud of their whakapapa to Taumutu and Ōtākou. They dearly appreciate the support they have received from their rūnaka, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and whānau.
Ngawhatuhuia and Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle.
05
Sep 2015
Matariki auhunga nui, Matariki hunga nui, Matariki tāpuapua
The rising of Matariki heralds a time of celebration, a time of renewal and a time of remembrance. This year, the Kāhui Kaumātua celebrated this time by hosting the Rehua Marae kaumātua for lunch. [Read more…]
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Aug 2015
School blessing
On Sunday 31 May, Te Taumutu Rūnanga kaumātua and rūnanga members assisted with the official opening of the next stage of the new buildings at Te Kura o Te Tauawa, Halswell School.
Halswell school was significantly damaged after the September 2010 earthquake and Te Taumutu Rūnanga has worked alongside the school to assist in incorporating cultural aspects into the design of the new school. [Read more…]