Naturally Ngāi Tahu

Posted on 30/04/2012 by Kahu

The inaugural exhibition for Ngāi Tahu weavers opened on 4 April at the Canterbury Museum with eight artists contributing 30 pieces.

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Ngāi Tahu Road Shows

Posted on 16/04/2012 by Kahu

We are pleased to confirm the following dates and locations for the 2012 Ngāi Tahu Road Shows. The purpose of these road shows is to discuss, share and receive feedback on the current direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and how this fits with Ngāi Tahu 2025 and Papatipu Rūnanga aspirations.

The Ngāi Tahu Road Show team will usually include Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon, Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, Chief Executive of the Office, Mike Sang and Chief Executive of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation, Greg Campbell.

The dates, times and locations are below:

Wellington
Wednesday 18 April, 6pm – 9pm
Te Herenga Waka Marae, Victoria University,
46 Kelburn Parade, Wellington.

Christchurch
Thursday 26 April, 6pm – 9pm
Wheke Marae, 37 Rāpaki Drive, Rāpaki, Lyttelton.
Auckland
Thursday 3 May, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, MIT, Gate 12, Otara Road,
Manukau City, Auckland.

Dunedin
Tuesday 15 May, 6pm – 9pm
Ārai Te Uru Marae, 24 Shetland Street,
Māori Hill, Dunedin.

West Coast
Thursday 17 May, 6pm – 9pm
Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae,
1 Old Christchurch Road, Arahura.

Invercargill
Tuesday 29 May, 6pm – 9pm
Murihiku Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill.

For catering purposes please RSVP to our events team at events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or contact Puamiria Parata-Goodall on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Te Tohu o Tū, taiaha wānanga

Posted on 27/03/2012 by Kahu

The Easter weekend Te Tohu o Tū wānanga will be held at Te Awhitu Estate, Pohau Road, just past Ngāti Moki marae in Taumutu.

Although this kaupapa has been going for 23 years, the organisation Te Tohu o Tū, will be celebrating their 10^th birthday at this wānanga.

The wānanga will run from Thursday 5 April until Monday 9 April.

Over the weekend participants will be under the tutorage of Huata Martindale and Te Mairiki Willams.

At the wānanga participants will learn mau rākau (taiaha), haka, karakia and, as well as these traditional practices, they will learn about self-discipline, self-respect and personal wellbeing.

The kaupapa is 100 per cent alcohol, drug and smoke free.

This wānanga is also being used to commemorate and pay respect to our whānau and previous tutors/members who have since passed away. Kawe mate Sunday 8 April at 11am. And there will be a whānau day on Monday 9 April starting with a pōwhiri at 11am. All are welcome to watch and celebrate our attendees success.

For more information and a registration form please contact Huata Martindale on 027 826 5885 or look up Te Tohu o Tū on Facebook and leave a message.

Please register your interest as soon as people. It is first in first serve basis. The wānanga cost $80 dollars.

Registrations close on Friday 30 March. Please include the full payment. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Send registrations to:

Te Tohu o Tū

c/o Tina Kokiri, Po Box 33105

Barrington, Christchurch 8244.

Education Grants and Scholarships

Posted on 22/03/2012 by Kahu

Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships

The Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust offers Yamada O’ Regan Secondary School Scholarships to ‘at risk’ Ngāi Tahu rakatahi studying around the country. Continue reading →

Posted on 22/03/2012 by Kahu

Kā Pūtea grants and scholarships

Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships are available to registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in tertiary study in 2012. Students in their first year of full-time tertiary study can apply for at $250. Students in their second or subsequent year of full-time tertiary study, can apply for $500 (grants for part time students are prorated).
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Posted on 22/03/2012 by Kahu

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou scholarship

This grant can support whānau who whakapapa to Ōtākou in furthering their studies at Otago Polytechnic. Continue reading →

Posted on 22/03/2012 by Kahu

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Educational Grants
To support whānau who whakapapa to Moeraki in furthering their studies at a recognised tertiary institution. Applications will close on Friday 30 March so get in quick.
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Adventure, culture, a unique journey. Merryn Skipper tells her Aoraki Bound story.

Posted on 21/03/2012 by Kahu

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 apply now: www.aorakibound.iwi.nz

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!

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Events

Posted on 20/03/2012 by Kahu

Ngāi Tahu welcome the Governor-General

On Tuesday 21 February, Ngāi Tahu whānau led by Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri welcomed His Excellency, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Mateparae to Ōtautahi at Rehua Marae.

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Cultural Summit

Posted on 19/03/2012 by Kahu

The Ngāi Tahu Fund Committee held the 2012 Ngāi Tahu Cultural Summit at Puketeraki Marae from 9-11 March. This summit was a chance to reflect on the current cultural activities occurring throughout the tribe and take stock on where we are at the moment.

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Ngāi Tahu Fund Projects

Posted on 12/03/2012 by admin

Ngāi Tahu migration haerenga

Early on Sunday 15 January, though later than scheduled, there was activity outside the Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka office with vans and whānau arriving to load up for the long journey from Karitāne to Waikawa Marae – near Picton.

A rōpū of 27 whānau members made the journey to retrace the first footsteps of our Tahu and Māmoe tīpuna.

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Hīkoi Whakapapa

Posted on 12/03/2012 by admin

Makaawhio whānau at the Kaiapoi monument

After postponing our hīkoi several times, we finally set out from Hokitika on Friday 20 January at 8am on a 50-seater bus. A group of 30 intrepid explorers started what was to be an incredible journey, aiming to take participants on a journey back to our Waitaha links and to draw attention to some of the everyday things we see that are of historical significance.

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