16
Apr 2017

Te Rūnanga o Waihao information

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School shoes

The 2017 school shoe grant has been endorsed by the executive and will run throughout the year. Any whānau member who would like to apply for this grant can request an application form from the rūnanga office.

Meeting calendar

Below is a list of all the whānau meetings scheduled for 2017. Please take time to mark these on your calendar. These whānau meetings will be held from 10.30- 12.30pm, followed by lunch. April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8 (annual general meeting) and November 12.

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office.

Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao by calling 689 4726 or email [email protected].

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15
Apr 2017

Whaia te Hauora

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On 26 Feb we held Whaia te Hauora event of wellness at Aotahi, University of Canterbury. Whaia te Hauora was born out of the whānau that attended the Te Pūtahitanga symposium. There was a lot of good information and ideas around whānau well-being, however there was little action taken by our whānau. From this we took an approach to start connecting with whānau to engage in their own wellness. Whānau enjoyed a seminar run by Brainwave Trust Aotearoa about unraveling the teenage brain – fantastic information on teenagers delivered in a way that everyone can engage and understand. We also had information from the “All right?” Campaign, Victim Support, the 5 Ways of Well-being and Thursdays in Black. All of these are free resources that are available for whānau to access. We hope to run similar events throughout the year. [Read more…]

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14
Apr 2017

Waihao news

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Ngā mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one at this time.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Marae news

Garden opening day
The official opening and blessing of the garden was held 12 February following the whānau meeting. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Department of Corrections for the propagating of native seeds. Following the opening, whānau and invited guests enjoyed a kai with fresh veggies from the garden in recognition of their assistance in this project. [Read more…]

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14
Apr 2017

Waihao Downs School

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The marae had the pleasure of having Waihao Downs School out for an excursion. South Canterbury Museum educators and ‘Well-being and Vitality in Education’ (WAVE) facilitators provided some fantastic activities for the children throughout the day along with Upoko Tewera King and Kaikaranga Wendy Heath. [Read more…]

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08
Mar 2017

Waihao news

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Marae news

Waihao Marae has had the pleasure of hosting the Lower Waitaki Zone Committee, Aoraki National Park Hui and the Waimate High School Peer Support Training. The te reo classes that ran in 2016 proved to be very popular, therefore plans are being put into place to continue the classes from mid-February.

Waihao whānau gathered together for a whānau meeting and Christmas party on 10 December. It was a lovely day with sunshine, great company and fabulous kai. [Read more…]

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07
Mar 2017

Ngā mate

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Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time. We acknowledge the whānau of Arthur Duffy, Ivy McGaughey, John Thomas and Maureen Te Maiharoa.

Ivy McGaughey.

John Thomas.

Arthur Duffy.

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18
Nov 2016

Waihao news

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The new office block was officially opened on the day of the annual general meeting by our eldest kaumātua Ivy McGaughey who was supported by upoko Tewera King and whānau. Our office staff will be shifting into their new space this month. We’ve also had new curtains installed and a fresh coat of paint in both the wharenui and dining rooms. We have received many compliments on how lovely the marae is looking. [Read more…]

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17
Nov 2016

Waihao pānui

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Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Dardanelle McLean-Smith and Tim Gardner are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Leila Jayne Punahere Gardner, born 14 September. The whānau would like to thank everyone for their well wishes.

Leila Gardner.

Leila Gardner.

Shane Welsh and Courtney Linwood welcomed their daughter Rylee Ivy-Mae Welsh on 15 September. Rylee is a great-great-granddaughter for our kaumātua, Ivy McGaughey. Ivy and Rylee are our eldest and youngest registered members.

Pēpi Rylee Welsh with Ivy McGaughey.

Pēpi Rylee Welsh with Ivy McGaughey.

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Oct 2016

Waihao news

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Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends its deepest sympathy.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a new pēpi into their family.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Marae news

Our office staff will vacate their current office space in late September and move into the recently completed office block. The new block consists of an administration room and meeting room constructed from two Portacom units purchased from Ngāi Tahu. The double garage on site has been re-located to make way for the office block and the dining room has had a fresh coat of paint with new curtains on the way.

The new face of the office block Portacom.

The new face of the office block Portacom.

New office block Portacom being lowered into place.

New office block Portacom being lowered into place.

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31
Aug 2016

Te Mana O Te Wai funding announced

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The Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith recently visited Waihao Marae to announce the funding granted to Waihao under Te Mana O Te Wai fund.

This funding programme was secured in partnership with the Māori Party and initiated by Marama Fox, who also attended the announcement at Waihao. The funding is to assist Waihao in working to improve mahinga kai values in the Wainono Lagoon and also to enhance their capacity as environmental advocates. Environment Canterbury are supporting Waihao in the management of this project and were represented by Commissioner Tom Lambie and Chief Operating Officer Don Rule. Waimate Mayor Craig Rowley also attended along with many local community members and whānau. [Read more…]

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30
Aug 2016

Rā whānau

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Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Ivy McGaughey celebrated her 96th birthday with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who are all very proud of their Nana reaching this wonderful age. Ivy is the daughter of the late Anna and Pyke (James) Peneamene/Benson. Waihao Chairman Graeme Lane presented Ivy with these beautiful flowers. At 96 years of age Ivy is the eldest kaumātua to whakapapa back to Waihao. [Read more…]

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Aug 2016

Waimate Matariki Festival

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In the pre-dawn hours of 24 June volunteers from Te Rūnanga o Waihao arrived at Waimate Main School to set up the gas kai-cookers, pack the food in and start the process of preparing a meal for the community.

As the tamariki of the Waimate District start arriving at the Waimate High School, there was excitement in the air. People were clustered in little groups sorting out last minute arrangements. Then the Tahu FM vehicle was seen arriving, as Rocky and Sista — the breakfast crew from our Iwi Radio Station — returned again to MC the day. [Read more…]

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22
Aug 2016

Winter wānanga

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We had a fantastic turn out for our ‘bringing the young ones back’ wānanga held at Waihao Marae over the weekend of 11-13 July. Over 20 tamariki from age five to 15 attended.

Each child learned their mihimihi and had several opportunities to practise in small groups and to the whole group (alongside our kaumātua, Aunty Marg and Uncle Pop Te Maiharoa). [Read more…]

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21
Aug 2016

Contribution recognised

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We would like to recognise the outstanding contribution that John Wilkie has made to this council and the work of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS).

Below is a citation from Dame Margaret Bazley:

“John has been a member of the CWMS Regional Committee since it was set up in November 2010, and a member of the Upper Waitaki Zone Committee since it was set up in February 2011.

He has been a member of three of the CWMS Regional Committee Working Groups – biodiversity, land use and water quality, and infrastructure. [Read more…]

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18
Aug 2016

Rūnanga information

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Te Rūnanga o Waihao Annual General Meeting will be held 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate on Sunday 25 September, starting at 1pm. Lunch will be provided prior to the meeting.

For catering purposes, please RSVP by 16 September to: Waihao Marae office 03 689 4726 or Email [email protected]

Agenda:

  1. Welcome
  2. Minutes of previous AGM
  3. Chairman’s report
  4. Executive reports
  5. Annual reports
  6. Appointment of auditor
  7. Appointment of members to the six (6) vacant Rūnanga Executive positions
  8. Consider, and if agreed make changes to the ‘The Rules’ of Te Rūnanga o Waihao

    9. [Read more…]

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

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Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends its deepest sympathy.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a new pēpi into their family.

Golf

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14
Jul 2016

Congratulations

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It was with great pride that the McLean/Thomas whānau were able to be there to celebrate Caley Ngarimu Te Wera McLean (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Porou) graduate with a Bachelor of Education in physical education and Māori. Caley’s proud parents, Jo and Colin, his nephew Sonni Te Urukaio Te Moananui and brother Jamie (both of whom had travelled over from Melbourne), along with his sister Hana were also there to awhi his wonderful achievement. Caley is one of five children and spent many school holidays at Waihao Marae as he was growing up. He is the Grandson of Richard and Dawn Thomas, who travelled down from Wellington to be at the graduation. Caley is now teaching māori and P.E at Aranui High School this year. He is also assisting at the League Academy. [Read more…]

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13
Jul 2016

Waihao news

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Rūnanga information

Our next whānau hui will be held on Sunday 14 August at 1pm. There will be kai from 12pm.

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office.

Please send any enquiries by phone: 03 689 4726 or email [Read more…]

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07
Jul 2016

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

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He pēpi

Our congratulations to whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating a recent birthday.

Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy.

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08
Jun 2016

Whānau events

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Titiro ki ngā tamariki katoa

This April we held the first wānanga of many. Our rangatahi ran this to find out what our tamariki and rangatahi would like to learn and do on the marae.

We spent most of our time down at the river, which was a hit with everyone, even in the darkness of night. We were lucky enough to have Sophie Allen from Working Waters Trust come and join us. She shared her wealth of knowledge about the river along with a few tips on catching tuna and inaka. When we returned in the morning our nets were full to the children’s delight. We spent the rest of our short time together learning waiata, watching a movie on the big projector, learning paki whitu, playing outdoors and bonding over a card game or two. [Read more…]

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