To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Awarua Rūnaka extends all our love and sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Annual General Meeting

The Trustees of Te Rūnaka o Awarua would like to extend an invitation to members and invite them to attend the Annual General Meeting at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff, on Saturday 8 April 2017, starting at 1 pm.

While the event included the basic triathlon events (swim, bike, run) there were many smaller events that eventuated on the day (long course walk, short course walk etc.), the beauty of this event is that it gives whānau the freedom to decide which events they would like to compete in and teams could have up to five members. Swimming took place at the Bluff pool while both the bike and run/walk course covered a designated loop through town and along the foreshore road.

As with the inaugural event (in 2016) our aim is to provide a free community event in Southland for families, an affordable triathlon event, encouragement for families to be active together, fitness opportunities for all, connections with whakapapa, oranga, wairua, oranga tinana, oranga whānau, kotahitanga, and optional training for whānau in Bluff and Invercargill for Try-Whānau through an AWS run little sister programme (TP3).

My name is Grace and I am a Matakahi Cadet who was fortunate enough to work at Ngāi Tahu over the summer. When I was told I would be joining Ngāi Tahu as a legal intern I was nervous, as I had never worked in a professional environment in a law-related role before. However, my experience could not have gone any better. Every person within the organisation is valued for what they contribute and treated as whānau. I was pleasantly surprised by how many people took the time to ask me who I was and what I was doing.

The legal team, led by the incredible Chris Ford, was a pleasure to work with. It was great to see real life lawyers in action and I learnt so much from them. They took the time to explain every task I was given clearly and answered questions if I was ever confused. This made the challenging tasks exciting rather than daunting. My main on-going project was to come up with a standardised constitution that could be used for the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga. The task was to draft the content according the new Incorporated Societies Act in a way that was concise and easy to understand for all whānau members. With the help of the team, I was able to draw up some diagrams and other visuals that will hopefully be used in the years to come.

Highlights of the summer would include: Monday morning waiata and karakia in the wharekai, weekly te reo lessons, free boot camp lessons for a bit of exercise during lunch, meeting many new faces and making some great friends, but most importantly, learning so much about my culture and gaining the confidence to keep going on this cultural journey. Thank you to everyone who was part of making this summer the best one yet, Grace.

Grace Dimond.

Pānui contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu or would like to profile Ngāi Tahu whānau who are achieving in what they are doing in today’s world, please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz.

Membership Database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form/s.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Te Rūnanga o Awarua Appointment Committee formally invites applications for the Te Rūnanga of Awarua Representative and Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Te Rūnanga o Awarua Appointment Committee is responsible for appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative positions in line with clause 16(2)(c) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Act 1996.

Applications close 4pm on the Friday 31 March 2017.
For an application form, including eligibility criteria, please call Te Rūnanga o Awarua office
Phone: 03 212 6020 or email to tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request the forms.

Tina Mitchell, Administrator, Te Rūnanga o Awarua Appointment Committee.

Notice to Reschedule the Special Meeting
Sunday, 13 November 2016 at 1pm.

Te Rūnanga o Awarua wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga about the rescheduling of the Rūnanga Special Meeting to call for nominations for members of the Rūnanga Appointment Committee. 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.

For further information and nomination forms for the Appointment Committee please contact the Te Rūnanga o Awarua office. The written forms and requirements are to be received by Te Rūnanga o Awarua at the Special Meeting on 13 November 2016, 1pm.

Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga by 13 November 2016 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot. All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Awarua. Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Te Rūnanga o Awarua are correct.

Please contact the office for further information and if you have any questions. Te Rūnanga o Awarua. Email: gail@awarua.org.nz or tinamm@awarua.org.nz Phone: 03 212 6029.

Kaumātua Christmas lunch

Te Rau Aroha Marae will be holding a Christmas lunch for Bluff senior citizens on Tuesday 6 December, 2016, commencing at 12.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Bluff Community School kapa haka group.

If you live in Bluff and would like to come along and catch up with your friends, share some festive fare and entertainment, please contact Jacqui or Sharon on 212 7205 by 21 November to confirm your attendance for catering purposes as numbers are limited.

Contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina: 03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz.

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form/s.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

We also encourage members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

At the age of 11, Janse showed his interest in the film industry and made handy-cam movies throughout his teenage years. He filmed friends and family whenever he had the chance and this led to him starting a film and TV course through his high school in 2001 where he learned the technical side of the industry, as well as gaining an insight into both editing and filming.

Janse graduated from Natcol Design Technology in 2010 and made the move to Auckland to pursue his film and TV career – doing extra work on Shortland Street and various other New Zealand productions. This opportunity gave Janse a totally different perspective of the industry. Previously he did not want to be front of the camera, however acting and extra work soon became something he grew to love and enjoy.

In 2013, after working on various productions and training as an assistant director and personal assistant, Janse noticed many people he worked with lacked both confidence and knowledge of the industry. After some serious thought and a push from his friend and mentor, Robyn Worthington, Janse decided to start his own talent agency and put all of his time and energy into working in the areas he enjoys the most – people and the film industry.

Three years later Ryan Talent is going strong and Janse has an amazing team of people working with him, doing what they love in a family way.

Janse Ryan, started his own talent agency, Ryan Talent.

To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Awarua Rūnaka extends all our love and sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Awarua Rūnaka extends love and sympathy to all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating this month.

He pēpi

Ko Ruapuke te motu whakaruru, he manawa tītī.
Ko Makere te toa whakawhana, he kāhu kōrako.
Tīhei mauri ora.

Piri and Gaylene Sciascia have welcomed two new mokopuna, taking the moko-tally to 11.
Hunter Te Arawai Vavatau Sciascia-Taufao was born 30 November 2015 to Byron Taufao (Kāi Tahu, Samoa, Ngāti Toa) and Atareta Sciascia (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu).

Piriponatahuri Te Painga Māpuna Sciascia born 1 February. Piriponatahuri is the mātāmua of Tumarangai Sciascia (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Dee Sciascia née O’Carroll (Ngaruahine, Ngāti Ruanui and Te Ati Awa).

Left to Right: Hunter Sciascia-Taufao and Piriponatahuri Sciascia.

Ngā Kaihoe o Rākaihautū Waka Ama update

By the time this publication is distributed to whānau, the rōpū will have begun weekly pre-season training on Monday nights between 6-7pm at Tarere ki Whenua Uta (Old Māori House) at 8 Bradshaw Street, Bluff. The open day is Sunday 2 October, near the boating ramp on the Foreshore Road in Bluff. As this event is subject to weather conditions a pānui will be sent out closer to the time concerning the start and finish time, or change of date. In the meantime if you require more information about wanting to be a part of the Waka Ama Rōpū, as a helper or a rower, contact Tina: 03 212 6029 or Gail:
03 212 6020.

Rangatahi Tumeke Limited

An outdoor camp for rangatahi between the ages of 12 and 17 will be held in the Catlins from 30 September to
4 October. Any queries or questions are welcome. Tīhei mauri ora. Nā Steph Blair. Cell: 0272815708 or email: Stephleith12@gmail.com or rangatahitumeke@gmail.com.

Notice of annual general meeting
Taituha, Karaitiana & RL Karaitiana Trust
Annual General Meeting 2016
Ōtākou Marae – Labour Weekend
Saturday 22 October 2016 at 1pm.
Any changes to address or contact numbers please use contact details below:
Hayden Coote
Secretary
hayden.coote@icloud.com
Phone/text: 022 429 6298.

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te Whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina:
03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration forms.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on
0800 524 8248.

We also encourage members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.