12
Jun 2016

Taiaha wānanga

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Kāti Huirapa rūnaka is again hosting the annual taiaha wānanga from 3-6 June. The weekend involves haka, waiata, stories, exercise, whakawhanaungatanga and learning about the taiaha. The wānanga is for all males from young to old, and we encourage fathers to bring their sons.

For registration forms and further information please contact either Waiariki Parata-Taiapa 03 465 7300, email: [email protected], or Jake Matheson 03 465 7651, email: [email protected]

Registrations close 1 June (limited to 80 people).

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12
Jun 2016

Ngā Tai e Rua (Te Taitimu Trust)

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On 15 April Liam Ellison and myself had the honour of representing Puketeraki at a wānanga that was held at Pungarehu Marae, just outside of Whanganui. During the wānanga we discussed ways to prevent NZ suicide rates from increasing. Together we organised another trip that we would all love to participate in, in Rotorua.

It’s the worldwide indigenous suicide prevention conference and there we may have the chance to speak on behalf of our Māori culture about how we feel about suicide. Although the wānanga was an overnight visit, I feel we became a lot stronger as a rangatahi rōpū. It was an amazing opportunity that I will never forget.
Nā Te Anahera Parata, Age 16. [Read more…]

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12
Jun 2016

Manawa Hou

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In April our Puke whānau travelled up to Christchurch to attend Manawa Hou at Wairewa Marae. It was such an awesome experience being there catching up with old faces and meeting some new faces as well. It was great to spend a week with a group of rangatahi who have the same interests and intentions as my own. We were getting up at early hours of the morning to get our bodies warmed up and ready for what the day was going to bring us and our very first bonding experience was going for a hīkoi up the maunga Te Ūpoko o Tahumatā. [Read more…]

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Jun 2016

Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer week

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Another fabulously successful Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer programme was held in East Otago from 29 April to 2 May incorporating Kāti Huirapa, the Taiapure, River-Estuary Care Waikouaiti-Karitāne. The weather was mostly kind and a group of about 12 volunteers were as keen as mustard to plant 1000 seedlings in the ground and to release existing plants. Other activities included a harakeke weaving workshop (thanks so Suzi Flack), a walk around Hawksbury Lagoon, and to carry out marine science work using waka ama and stand up paddle boards. Thanks to all those volunteers who made the time to be part of this kaupapa and to all the other local and Dunedin people who volunteered to help the volunteers. [Read more…]

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03
Jun 2016

New citizens welcomed

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Dunedin’s most recent New Zealand citizens received a special welcome at the Puketeraki Marae in Karitāne on Wednesday 27 April. 35 people officially became New Zealand citizens, accompanied by their whānau and supporters.

It was the first time a Citizenship Ceremony had been held at a venue other than a Dunedin City Council building. Mayor Dave Cull felt the venue appropriate because the manawhenua have always held an important role in welcoming the latest citizens into the community. [Read more…]

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22
May 2016

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

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Meeting date change

The RGM was scheduled for 29 May but has now been moved to 26 June. The meeting will start at 11am and there will be a shared lunch.

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17
May 2016

Welcome Aroha Mules

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We are thrilled to welcome Aroha Mules to the new part-time position of Kaitoko Mātauraka. Though employed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as part of the Education team, Aroha is based in her hau kāika at Karitāne and will be working alongside our whānau to encourage tamariki and rakatahi in their learning paths. [Read more…]

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17
May 2016

Surprise birthday party

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Jim Apes had a great day that started with the surprise of two of his daughters, Glyneece and Jan and their husbands, arriving at around lunch time from Auckland and Australia. They kept him occupied while some of us prepared the meeting room ready for his afternoon tea. He did have a great surprise to see between 60 and 70 of his whānau, friends, residents and staff there to celebrate with him. Jim would like thank all for their kind wishes and Kāti Huirapa for their koha towards the afternoon tea. Nā, Betty Apes. [Read more…]

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05
May 2016

Mātaitai for Waikouaiti River

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Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka has been granted a mātaitai on the Waikouaiti River (refer map below), by the Minister for Primary Industries. Applied for in 2014, the mātaitai will further empower our whānau to exercise their customary fishing rights and to restore the mauri of the Waikouaiti Catchment.

We wish to thank all those who assisted with the application, in particular, Nigel Scott from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. [Read more…]

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27
Apr 2016

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

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Rūnaka General Meeting reminder

Our next rūnaka general meeting will be held on 29 May, 11am at Puketeraki Marae. There will be a shared lunch.

Funding and scholarships

As well as four categories of charitable funding you can apply for with the rūnaka ($300 maximum per application) there are also scholarships available for rakatahi.

See our website for details and to download an application form: http://www.puketeraki.nz/Wellbeing/Kati+Huirapa+Charitable+Funding.html

Wai Ora Project update

He Pātaka Wai Ora Project is nearly complete. We have finished the data collection and analysis and we are now working on the publication of the online environmental guidebook, which will be available to members and community by the end of April. Using the beautiful bird illustrations of Derek Onley, and utilising the services of a team of freshwater experts, the guidebook will inform future efforts to restore and enhance our awa, in complement to our recently granted mātaitai. We are moving in the right direction for our future generations with our long-term vision for the Waikouaiti.

Wānaka Series 2016

The next wānaka weekend is 6-8 May. If you wish to attend please let the rūnaka office know by emailing Justine at: [email protected]

Correction from March edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka

The 20 pou designed and constructed by Ta Whakaea Hou rakatahi were installed at the waka landing site, on Māori reserve land at the Coast Road/McLachlan intersection not Orbell’s Crossing. Apologies for any confusion.

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16
Apr 2016

TUIA Mayoral Rangatahi Mentoring Programme

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In early February the nomination of Te Aroha Parata for the 2016 TUIA Mayoral Rangatahi Mentoring Programme was accepted. The programme is “an intentional, long-term, inter-generational approach to develop the leadership capacity of young Māori in communities throughout New Zealand. It is believed that with the right support and right opportunities these young leaders could become drivers of social and economic change in their respective communities.” [Read more…]

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16
Apr 2016

New Directorship for Pūketeraki Limited

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At our last rūnaka general meeting, Sam Inglis, a newly-registered member from Auckland, descendant of Motoitoi, was appointed to the board of Puketeraki Limited. Though Sam lives in the North Island he has a skill set that is well aligned with the philosophy of the company. Sam has worked for the NZ Treasury and NZ Superannuation Fund, dealing with treaty negotiations, environmental policy and the assessment, execution and management of investment opportunities. [Read more…]

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15
Apr 2016

He pēpi

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Karauna Whiu-Banfield was born at Waikato Hospital on Thursday 25 February 2016 at 3.28pm. Weighing 7lbs 6oz or 3.345kgs, she is a daughter for Hohaia Whiu and Teipoi Banfield, and a sister for Kereihi. Nau mai e kō. He uri tēnei nō ngā kāwai rangatira o Puketeraki o Huirapa. [Read more…]

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02
Apr 2016

Ta Whakaea Hou

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On 21 February, 28 February and 6 March a series of wānanga were held in Karitāne involving waka ama, games, planting, water safety and fun for rangatahi between the ages of 12 and 24. One of the highlights was the design, carving, staining and installation of 20 pou at the waka landing site at Orbell’s Crossing in Karitāne. The pou are truly stunning. Full story on Ta Whakaea Hou will be available in the rūnaka newsletter, due out in early April.

Twenty pou installed at the waka landing site at Orbell’s Crossing, Karitāne.

Twenty pou installed at the waka landing site at Orbell’s Crossing, Karitāne.

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Mar 2016

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

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Ngā mate

Our matriarch, Dorothy Te Mahana (Mahana) Walsh, previously Smith (née Te Tau), has begun her long heke or journey, to her Hawaiki pā Māmoe. Mahana was our oldest living lady and a true wahine taua and rangatira.

On behalf of her beloved Puketeraki whānau, I pass on our sincere condolences to her whānau spread around the world. Mahana was a complete mother figure, a staunch member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League, the Mothers’ Union, a member of countless community groups and a strong kaumātua.

We will all miss her advice, aroha, cheerful smile, sparkling eyes, and her ability to recall the past. She was a reliable authority on tikanga Māori. She spoke with clarity on iwi matters, showed total commitment to her own whānau, and the wider hapū.

Our hearts ache terribly for this gentle lady. Pūmau ki te Atua.
Forever with the Lord. Nā, David Ellison, Upoko.

Dorothy Te Mahana Walsh. August 7, 1923 — February 15, 2016

Dorothy Te Mahana Walsh, 7 August, 1923 — 15 February, 2016. 

Acknowledgements

Robyn Walsh
We would like to give special mention to Jen and my team here at work – Te Taumatua (Iwi Engagement and Identity), who worked tirelessly in the kitchen and were such a huge support to us.

Tama Smith
The Smith whānau would like to extend a big thank you to all those who shared their aroha, their awhi and their mahi with us. Their efforts made this tangi so memorable for all of our whānau whānui. Aroha nui ki a koutou.

Correction

In February’s edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka we wrongly reported on the birth of Kawiti (not Kawhiti) Parata-Taiapa. Kawiti was named after his epitomes Ngāti Hine tupuna ‘Te Ruki Kawiti’. Kawiti was born on the 31st December, not the 29 December. Apologies to the Parata-Taiapa and Tutbury whānau.

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17
Mar 2016

He pēpi

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Waiariki Parata-Taiapa and Jaime Tutbury of Karitāne, welcomed their healthy boy Kawhiti Parata-Taiapa on 29 December. What a wonderful New Year’s gift.

Waiariki, Jaime and their gorgeous pēpi, Kawiti.

Waiariki, Jaime and their gorgeous pēpi, Kawiti.

Also, Jade Hohaia and Zaccheus Te Uri Karaka welcomed Tīahomāia Te Uri Karaka on 11 December 2015 at 9.40am weighing 8.3 lbs. The birth journey of Tīahomāia (seeking to adhere to a uniquely Māori journey) has been captured and documented by Te Puna Oranga Māori Health and will be a part of the first national hapū wānanga curriculum to help promote baby health and wellbeing along with healthy whānau development New Zealand wide.

Jade and Zaccheus with Tīahomāia.

Jade and Zaccheus with Tīahomāia.

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03
Mar 2016

Te Taitimu Camp 2016

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On 13 January, myself and four rangatahi – Liam Ellison, Te Anahera Parata, Te Anihana Anderson and Whaipono Herewini, started our trip up to Te Taitimu Camp, held at Camp David near Hastings.

The pōwhiri and the rangatahi on the Mōhaka River featured on the news. And you will be able to see it later in the year on a new TV series that Nigel Latta is making, as he was doing a story on Zack and Georgina Makaare.

The first day everyone went off to Waipukurau pools. It took four big buses to get everyone there. Water safety is a big part of these camps so they learn how to stay afloat and stay alive. [Read more…]

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01
Mar 2016

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

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Wānaka series 2016

It’s another year to pick up the exploration of whakapapa and history for Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki. 

This year, we’ve planned a series of four, two and half day wānaka with the first one being held in Bluff, 26-28 February.

The next wānanga is planned for 8-10 April, followed by another one in early May (6-8 May) and concluding with the final wānaka in late October (28 -30 Oct).

The wānaka series will build on the story of Kāi Tahu migration into this area and further south as well as look in more depth at the people and settlements/kāika around our local area and into Dunedin.

February’s wānaka saw us on an exploration of Kāi Tahu migration, interaction and occupation of the areas south of Puketeraki into Murihiku. Bluff/Murihiku will be the base for this wānaka.

In April, we will return to Te Waiateruatī and the Arowhenua area before heading back to sites of significance in the Waitaki catchment and back to Matakaea (Shag Point). 

In May, we will be based at Puketeraki Marae as we recap on our earlier expedition around the East Otago bight and into the western side of Otago Harbour. This is a crucial wānaka as we seek to settle to our own satisfaction the kōrero of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka in this area and into Dunedin. 

Finally, for the 2016 wānaka series, at the end of October we will return to Kaiapoi to follow several concurrent threads. One thread will see us follow the pathway of Te Ruahikihiki focusing on key encounters he and his people were involved with and we will also seek to understand the movement of hapū out of Kaiapoi Pā with a particular focus on Kāti Huirapa.

The wānaka series will help inform kōrero for the whakapapa of the whare (interior whare adornment discussions) but it is intended to be particularly relevant to those who are building their understanding of hapū as well as whānau whakapapa. 
 
Let us know if you want to join the 2016 Rūnaka wānaka series from April and indicate if there are any wānaka that you know you won’t be available to participate in, by emailing or calling the rūnaka office: [email protected] or 03 465 7300.

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19
Jan 2016

Memorandum of Understanding

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On Monday 23 November, Te Tauā Moana o Aotearoa – the Royal NZ Navy were welcomed onto Puketeraki Marae to co-sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which reflects the history and cooperation between the Navy and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka. The exchange between the entities began in 2010 with HMNZS OTAGO’s first home visit, the presentation of Hikaroroa and reciprocal visits to both the rūnaka marae and the ship herself. [Read more…]

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18
Jan 2016

Shanghai committee welcomed

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The rūnaka is developing relationships with the city of Shanghai, as part of Dunedin’s 21-year sister city relationship. Dunedin is one of Shanghai’s favoured sister cities, and there has been a steady stream of visitors this year looking at education, business and tourism opportunities. [Read more…]

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