In early December 2016, the Waihora Gun Club held their club championships. Taking out quite a few of the prizes was Turanga Maaka, son of Liz Maaka, and moko of George and Edna Simon.

As well as the High Gun, Tu also won the Single Rise, Double Rise and the Points. A tremendous effort, considering that he had to see off a pretty classy field of DTL shooters. [Read more…]

He pēpi

Ruby Waimarie Foster, four months old, has recently received her pēpi pack. It is awesome, Ruby sleeps well in her wahakura, thank you Ngāi Tahu, tumeke.

Ruby Waimarie Foster.

Ruby Waimarie Foster.

Four generations

Here’s a photo of four generations from Ngāi Tahu Southern genes. Erana Foster née Rissetto (only daughter of Rebecca and Ringo Rissetto), mother-in-law Olive (Te Orewa Hine) Wanoa née Robinson (daughter of Theodore and Roriana (Molly) Robinson) holding my moko Ruby Foster (daughter of Erana and Tristan Foster). My wife, Rebecca Rissetto née Wanoa (daughter of Olive and Parry Wanoa), Rainbow Honor Ofelia Rissetto (youngest daughter of my youngest son Horacio Rissetto and Te Hoki) and Virginia Tenya Rissetto (aka Vee Vee eldest daughter of Horacio Rissetto and Te Hoki) Awesome photo. Nā Ringo Rissetto.

The four generations from Ngāi Tahu Southern Genes.

The four generations from Ngāi Tahu Southern Genes.

Te Rūnanga staff came out to Wairewa Marae on September 30 to celebrate the anniversary of the Ngāi Tahi Settlement Act. Celebrating this day acknowledges the importance of the Settlement and the sacrifice previous generations made to see Te Kerēme through to fruition.

Te Rūnanga staff helped out whānau at the marae with painting, weeding, harakeke removal, general tidying and stock take in the kāuta and whare. The whānau were happy to see this act of service to rūnanga, as it increases the staff’s knowledge about Te Kerēme and the Settlement and it also creates an opportunity to build whanaungatanga with whānau from our marae. [Read more…]

Te Rūnanga staff came out and stayed at the marae for a noho, as part of their staff induction. The purpose of the noho are for staff to connect to our papatipu marae and also learn more about the Kāi Tahu takiwā and stories. It was a great two days, with kōrero, waiata, and hīkoi on both days to pā sites and remnant forests. [Read more…]

Tēnā tātou katoa,
Tini whetū ki te raki, mau tonu, mau tonu. Whatu karokaro ai te tākata, karo noa, karo noa, ka oti atu. Nei te mihi ki a rātou kā manu pīrau a Tāne, kātahi anō ka riro i te rika kaha o aituā, nō reira koutou rā, moe mai rā, okioki mai rā. Ko kā rau o Tūpōuri, ko karo, ko karakahia e Tahu Kumea, ko karakahia e Tahu Whakairo, e kā mātaka o te mahi tītī, e kā kaiwhakatere o te moana, hoea, hoea te waka. Ka tāhuri te ihu o tōku waka ki a tātou kā konohi o rātou, tātou kua pae mai nei i te taiao, tēnā koutou i ruka anō i ō koutou āhuataka maha.

Ko kā marae he wāhi mō kā akoraka hai hohou i te uarataka o te whakatikatika i a koe anō. Ko kā tikaka tuku iho pēnei i te manaaki, kā karakia, me kā kawa, he āhuataka kāre i tupu noa iho. Pēnei anō i te waihaka mataora, me tino whakaaro, me whakatakoto he tikaka mahi, me whakatikatika i te tuatahi. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

Ko te Ono, pua kōwhai ki uta, inaka ki tai.

The swans are still laying, meaning another trip out onto Kaitōrete to collect hua kakī anau anō. The access was too wet for vehicles this year, so another form of transport was required to get to the swan colony, meaning a paddle in waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa. The lake flies were prolific too.

Kōhaka hua kakī anau.

Kōhaka hua kakī anau.

Paddling waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa.

Paddling waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa.

Montero (Monty) James Daniels

Ei…tirohia!
Te paiao pōkeke e iri ana i te rae o Tahumatā
Kāore ia nei he tohu o te mate
Ko wai hoki rā?
Ko wai hoki rā?
Ko te niho makao o Makō Hākirikiri tonu
Ai, te mamae
Ka rewa ake ko te wai aroha
Pūheke ana te roi i ngā pāpāringa
He uhi matarau e tā ana i taku kiri
Tāngia ki te auhi, tāngia ki te huamo
E ngau kino nei, e ngau kino nei [Read more…]

In October this year, 10 Ngāi Tahu taiohi (rangatahi/youth) will go to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, USA to attend a five-day science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) boot camp.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Tapuae o Rehua have partnered with Callaghan Innovation and NZQA to offer this amazing opportunity. Inspiration is drawn from the traditions of innovation and transformation of Ngāi Tahu tūpuna, who would transform themselves and the environment to meet their needs – risk-taking and exploring – fed by courage, curiosity and passion.

The tradition of Tamatea Pōkai Whenua, Pōkai Moana of the Tākitimu waka is used as an exemplar – as a legendary traveller, an explorer of land and water, uninhibited by the obstacles he happened upon and, with a commitment to problem solving to ensure the survival and prosperity of his people. [Read more…]

Tēnā tātou katoa,

He tika hoki kia mihi atu ki a rātou kua wehe atu ki te pō, rātou katoa kua kapo i te rika kaha o aituā, ā, rātou hoki i mate i kā pakaka nui o te ao, te tini me te mano o Kāi Tātou te iwi Māori i hikahika rā i kā motu kē o te ao, e pōua mā, e tāua mā, haere atu rā, haere atu rā, moe mai rā i te manaakitaka o ō koutou atua. Ki a Monty kōrua ko Rangi, haere atu rā e kā rakatira, moe mai, okioki mai, e kore rawa kōrua e warewaretia. Nō reira, waiho rātou ki a rātou, ko tātou ki a tātou, tēnā anō tātou katoa.

Ka roa haere kā rā, ka huri kā whakaaro ki te māra kai. Ka mōhiotia he raumati kai te haere mai. Ka huri ki kā kō, ka haere ki te rapu i kā kirikiri, kia pai ai te oneone. Kua tere hoki te inaka, kua haoa mai i kā kutu awa. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

A belated congratulations to Te Aotahi Rice-Edwards (from the Pere whānau) and the crew who led the St Thomas’ of Canterbury and Villa Maria school production this year.

The team spent four months and long hours practicing for their remake of the famous show Grease. Te Aotahi was cast in the male lead role of Danny Zuko and whānau are still amazed at his previously hidden dance and singing abilities. The June show was a sell-out over all four nights and a huge hit with audiences.  He whetū taukapo koe, e Te Aotahi e. [Read more…]

 

Extension of the Notice Period to Hold a Postal Ballot

Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential registered Full Members of the rūnanga of its intention to extend the Notice Period to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, 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.

The electoral roll now closes at the conclusion of the Wairewa Rūnanga Inc Society General Meeting on Sunday 2, October 2016.   However, new applications for registration must be received before 4.00pm, Tuesday, 27 September 2016.  Those people who have established their entitlement to be registered Full Members of the runanga  will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a registered  Full Member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with the rūnanga before 4.00 pm  Tuesday, 27th September 2016.  Registered Full Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by the rūnanga are correct.

Appointment Committee Nominations

Wairewa Rūnanga is also extending the nomination period for nominations for the Appointment Committee and you can contact the Wairewa Rūnanga Office Telephone: 03 377 1513 or Email: [email protected] for information regarding criteria and nomination forms.

Written nomination forms are to be received by the Wairewa Rūnanga before 4.00pm on Monday, 3 October 2016.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative Nominations

Wairewa Rūnanga is also extending the nomination period for nominations for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative and you can contact the Wairewa Rūnanga Office Telephone: 03 377 1513 or Email: [email protected] for information regarding criteria and nomination forms.

Written nomination forms are to be received by the Wairewa Rūnanga before 4.00pm on Monday, 3 October 2016.

 

Iaean Cranwell and his whānau travelled to the Sunshine Coast, Australia along with over 550 kaihoe from New Zealand, to compete in the 17th IVF 2016 World Elite and Club Waka Ama Sprint Championships held in May. Joining Iaean were Adrian Tukaki and Craig Pauling from Te Taumutu, who competed with Aoraki Matatū from Te Waka Pounamu in the Masters Men 40 V6 and V12.

Having qualified first in their section at the New Zealand nationals earlier in the year, Aoraki Matatū were in a good position to place in the medals, with Tahiti being the main team to beat. Combining with Auckland based team, Pineula Hoe, who had placed second (behind Aoraki Matatū) at nationals, they formed Pineula Matatū for the Masters Men 40 V12 races.

Their first and most successful race was the 500m, coming in second qualifier after the heats behind an awesome Tahitian team. Pineula Matatū knew they would have to improve to be able to beat the Tahitians. Having had few opportunities to practice together over the months, the dedication and focus of the two teams paid off. Getting a good start in the finals, Pineula Matatū managed to hold off both Tahiti and New Caledonia to claim the gold medal. Iaean and Aoraki Matatū went on to win silver medals in both the Masters Men 40 V6 500m and 1000m. Sadly they had won the finals of the V6 500m only to have it voided due to a judges error and had to re-race at the end of the day. Capitalising on this, their old foe Tahiti unfortunately shut Aoraki Matatū out of the gold.

Iaean also had the privilege of watching his nephew, Kiliona Tamati-Tupa’i, who he and team mates of Aoraki Matatū had mentored – win gold in the Junior Men 18 V12 500m. Aoraki Matatū performed “Tēnei te Ruru” following Kiliona’s medal ceremony. Naturally Kiliona and his whānau returned the honour to Aoraki Matatū following the Master Men V12 500m medal ceremonies.

This is the first year New Zealand has excelled in a competition normally dominated by Tahiti, Hawai’i and New Caledonia. New Zealand topped the medal table winning a total of 79 medals, 30 Gold, 27 Silver, 22 Bronze. Promoting hauora, whakawhanaukataka, te reo me ōna tikaka, it’s no wonder Waka Ama popularity is growing stronger within Māori communities. Iaean’s goal for the future (following a well-deserved rest) is to start training to gain a place at the next nationals of course.

Members of Aoraki Matatū with whānau.

Members of Aoraki Matatū with whānau.

Iaean and whānau.

Iaean and whānau.

Wairewa Rūnanga wishes to advise its members of the Inc. Society of its intention to elect the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee from the floor during the general meeting, 12 June at Wairewa Marae. 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.

Cultural mapping hui

He mihi kau atu ki a Takerei Rongopatahi Norton mō wāna mahi papai rawa atu hai whakahaere te hui e pā ana ki kā ikoa wāhi o te takiwā o Wairewa. After a long wait, we finally got Takerei Norton to bring his cultural mapping work out home on a Sunday in April.

With over 30 participants it was a learning and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The work that the cultural mapping team has completed so far is a taoka for the iwi, and for the whole of Aotearoa. If we stop using these names or seeing these names in the landscape, they will be lost for ever. [Read more…]

On the 26-29 April, Wairewa Rūnanga hosted the rakatahi programme, Manawa Hou.

This was a unique opportunity for 23 Kāi Tahu rakatahi, and five tuākana (all of whom whakapapa to Wairewa) to connect with Kāti Irakehu rāua ko Kāti Makō. The itinerary included a hīkoi up the mauka, Te Ūpoko o Tahumatā, visiting the Ōkana awa and seeing the 2,600 native trees planted there, a morning trip to Te Mata Hapuku (Birdlings Flat) to release tuna into the moana, visit to Ōruaka Pā and Poutaiki, marae service, awesome kōrero about the surrounding rohe, Kāi Tahu waiata, a new ngeri, and for some, support to safely explore the roles of karanga and whaikōrero. [Read more…]

Tēnā tātou katoa,
Mātahi a te tau ko te timataka, ka haea a Matariki, a Puaka, wheriko ana i te pō atarau. Ka puta te hā o Makariri, anō ko te paoa i te hau e! Kua tae mai te wā o mākeremumu hupe tautau me te kohu, me te kōpaka hoki. Ko te tūmanako, e whāroaroa ana koutou i mua i te ahi muramura, kaore kē i te ngaua e Hinetakurua. Nei rā te mihi kau atu ki a koutou me ō koutou whānau kua horahia i kā pākihi whakatekateka o Waitaha, kai raro i te maru o Aoraki matatū.
Mauri ora ki a tātou

Updating contact details

Please contact the rūnanga at [email protected] if your contact details have changed since registering with the rūnanga.

After lodging the lake opening joint consent with Christchurch City Council (CCC) in 2013, and a lengthy process to determine the best structure (bridge) for travelling over the canal and the hearing in December 2015, the Environment Canterbury commissioners have approved the lake opening and bridge consent for 35 years. The Commissioners recognise that it has been the canal that has had a positive effect on water quality. This is a land mark decision for Wairewa Rūnanga as we are now officially part of the lake opening process and, for CCC this is the first joint consent with mana whenua. We are now reviewing the conditions that have been placed on the consent, and whether to appeal or accept and move forward together with the CCC. [Read more…]

Aoraki Bound experience

Ngā manaakitanga o te wā ki a koutou katoa.
Aspiration – what is it? I think most people would say it is a hope or ambition towards achieving something. Very few would say its other meaning; the process of drawing breath. In February I was part of Kupe 614, a nervous but eager few who were embarking on the journey of Aoraki Bound. The whakataukī encompassing this journey was: “Ekea kā tiritiri o te Moana – ascend to the heights of your aspiration”. Right from the get go it was no walk in the park and needless to say, it wasn’t long until I felt at the top of my breathing capability. [Read more…]

Tēnā tātou katoa,
Tini whetū ki te raki, mau tonu, mau tonu. Whatu karokaro ai te tākata, karo noa, karo noa, ka oti atu. Nei te mihi ki a rātou kā manu pirau a Tāne, kātahi anō ka riro i te rika kaha o aituā, nō reira koutou rā, moe mai rā, okioki mai rā. Ko kā rau o Tūpōuri, ko karo, ko karakahia e Tahu Kumea, ko karakahia e Tahu Whakairo, e kā mātaka o te mahi tītī, e kā kaiwhakatere o te moana, hoea, hoea te waka. Ka tāhuri te ihu o tōku waka ki a tātou kā konohi o rātou, tātou kua pae mai nei i te taiao, tēnā koutou i ruka anō i ō koutou āhuataka maha.

Kua irika kā tuna i kā whata, kua pae kā kūmara ki te rua, kua tahuri ki te whakatikatika i kā whare mō te hōtoke. Kua huri te tae o te hua karaka, kua maoa kā kākano o kā rākau o te kaherehere, kua mōmona hoki kā manu. Ka huri ōna tākata mōhio o te iwi ki kā rāwekeweke me kā tāhere mō te patu manu. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

Tamara and Amandeep would like to introduce Ranveer George Kumar born 23 February weighing 6.6lbs.

Ranveer is the great-grandson of the late Maurice Nutira. Whānau are extremely proud.

Ranveer George Kumar.

Ranveer George Kumar.