HE MAIMaI AROHA

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NAU MAI KI TE AO

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HE RINGA KATAU

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HE RINGA MAUI

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HE KOORERO-O-MUA

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IWI DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

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He rua au, he awa au, he rauru au ai auee. I am of dual identity, I belong to the river, I belong to Rauru.

PAEPAE RANGATIRA

NGAA RAURU REPRESENTED AT THE

international hip hop champs 2011

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Terry King (Kanihi Pa)

08 July 2011

Anzio Wiriharai Katene (Tauranga Ika)

08 August 2011

Taa Paora Reeves (Auckland)

14 August 2011

Rangi Wii-neera (Pariroa)

27 July 2011

Pango Korau (Wharepuni)

27 July 2011

Te Maea Turereai Kauika-Stevens (Takirau)

22 July 2011

Grace Rapupera (Wai-o-Turi)

21 July 2011

Turama Hawira Senior (Te Puke)

09 July 2011

John Ngatai (Tawhitinui)

08 July 2011

Te Heikoko Katarina Mataira, (Te Tairaawhiti)

16 July 2011

Whitirere ana te manawa moo raatou kua hoki kawake atu ki

te poo

Te waahi i haere katoa atu oo taatou piki amokura, oo taatou

titireia

Inaa hoki ko te nui o koutou kei te ao tee kitea

E kui, e koro maa e koowatawata mai ki teenei whaarangi

Moou te pai… e moe, e okioki, oti atu ai.

Chris Te Tua (Tuwharetoa)

07 September 2011

Georgina Lockett (Motuiti)

17 September 2011

Halcombe Lester Tuirirangi Kahu (Wai-o-turi)

12 September 2011

Kaiwhakinga Toura (Whanganui)

Aloma Smith (Whanganui)

20 September 2011

Nau mai ki te ao

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Akina Aoki – Nei a Tamauira Hawira-Harrison me hana tuahine a Akina Aoki. He kotiro maa Te Huatahi Hawira raaua ko Ashuri Aoki. I whaanau mai a Akina ki teenei ao i te 21 o Mei, 2011,

i Taitoko.

Te Aiorangi Hawira

Akina Aoki

Te Aiorangi Hawira – he tama maa Te Riaki Hawira raaua ko Kym McDonnell. I whaanau mai a Te Aiorangi ki teenei ao i te 28 o Apireira, 2011, i Whanganui.

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HE RINGA KATAU

Teenaa koutou e te whaanau whaanui o Ngaa Rauru Kii Tahi. E mihi ana ki a koutou katoa. Firstly my thanks to Te Wairoa-iti Marae who hosted the Annual General Meeting and Maaori

Land Court sitting on 31 July and to Tauranga Ika who hosted the Paepae Rangatira hui on 23

August. I will briefly cover both of these two take in this column along with the Paepae

Orientation days held on 13 and 14 August 2011.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in July with a good turn-out of uki. Copies of the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements can be obtained on request from the office (06) 348 4894 or downloaded from the Iwi Website www.ngarauru.org.nz. In addition to the (AGM) a sitting of the Maaori Land Court was also held in order so that shares

in the Orimakatea Block could be handed back to Ngaa Rauru. This was instigated by Uncle Mark

Grey who for many years has wanted to hand his shares in the block back to Ngaa Rauru as his

tupuna gained the land interests as a consequence of being a friendly of the Crown against Ngaa

Rauru in the 1800s. A large contingent from Ngaati Rangi Iwi also attended the court sitting.

Paepae Orientation Day

Orientation for potential new Paepae members to Te Kaahui o Rauru was held on 13 and 14 of August. This was a great opportunity for those looking to put their names forward at the Paepae learn about the governance role of Te Kaahui o Rauru. Another orientation will be held early in the New Year for any others interested. Remember a number of existing Paepae members will be required to step down from the Paepae next year so we will be looking for uri to fill these vacancies.

Paepae Rangatira

Paepae Rangatira was held at Tauranga Ika Marae on 23 August. In attendance was the Minister of Maaori Affairs, Hon. Dr Pita Sharples, the District Council Mayors Annette Main (Whanganui District Council) and Ross Dunlop (South Taranaki District Council) and many other government officials. Paepae Rangatira is a mechanism within our Deed of Settlement (DOS) that allows us to meet annually with Ministers of the Crown to discuss the health of the relationship between Ngaa Rauru and the Crown. It was pointed out to those gathered that given only 3 Paepae Rangatira have been held since settlement the potential of these meetings has not been fully realised. It should be noted that the Paepae Rangatira according to the DOS is due for review which we

will work on over the coming year. In addition to this, agreements were signed with the

Department of Conservation and Historic Places Trust on a work programme to complement the

strategic objectives of Te Kaahui o Rauru. Agreements with other central and local government

agencies will be worked on over the coming months.

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He ringa maui

He aha teenei mea te Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga?

What is Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga?

Whakatipungia Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga is the vision. It is appropriate therefore that some thought is given to what this means. The following koorero was presented to the Paepae at an ordinary meeting for discussion and reflection with respect to realizing our vision and the leadership required for the future. It is merely a perspective to provide food for thought to all of us as uri of Ngaa Rauru and to hopefully instill a sense of commitment to the maintenance of our uniqueness.

Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga lives in the hearts and minds of uki. It is our soul. Our conscience. It carries us through our many life experiences and guides our behaviour. It allows us to think in a particular way. It implies responsibility, obligation and servitude to our respective collectives. It needs to be transmitted intergenerationally. The transmission and retention of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga will ensure that our tikanga, our koorero, our reo, our ways of knowing, of doing and of being survives through the ages.

If the above koorero is accepted then one could consider that Ngaa Raurutanga in its simplest form can be described as the ability of Ngaa Rauru uri to fulfil our tupuna responsibilities according to our tikanga and kawa.

This requires leadership with respect to the transmission of knowledge as much as the appropriate retention of this for intergenerational transfer. If Ngaa Raurutanga is the goal, then the expectation is that leadership both on and beyond the marae is required to sustain us as Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi on many development fronts like cultural integrity, economic independence, environmental sustainability, social responsibility and political acumen. The application of tikanga and kawa will be expected in those who are nurtured into these roles.

Initiatives that allow those who live outside of our rohe to connect with home as much as strengthen those who carry the responsibility of maintaining te ahikaa roa will be fundamental for the future of Ngaa Rauru. Such initiatives aim to increase participation and ensure that our koorero, tikanga and reo underpin and support the development projects that are put in place to advance Ngaa Rauru.

Leadership on our marae remains fundamental to upholding mana and maintaining whakapapa responsibilities thereby ensuring that manaakitanga is carried well. Building confidence and competency in uki to assume these roles requires some urgency.

You will note later on in this newsletter the events planned under the Iwi Development section. Many of these are about strengthening ourselves in roles on the marae as much as connecting people with people and people with place (ie home). The Waitootara Hiikoi next year will be the first of what we hope will become an annual event. Waananga for whaikoorero and karanga are being held in recognition of the need to strengthen our paepae on Ngaa Rauru marae. The Toi Ahurea near the end of next year will be our Ngaa Rauru Festival where we can celebrate who we are and enjoy a weekend of whanaungatanga. We know that many of our uri live away from home but nevertheless identify strongly as Ngaa Rauru. Events such as these are designed to encourage uri to return and connect with home. If you have any questions about these events, please do not hesitate to make contact with us.

UNIQUE GIFT Presented to Whanganui Museum

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 49, 27 February 1924, Page 15 A Tokititaha, or two-handed axe of record dimension, has been generously presented to the ethnological department of the Wanganui Museum by Mr. J. Fairweather, of Patea, and the following description has been given by the Rev. T.G.Hammond, of Te Awamutu, who is conversant with Maori matters in the Wanganui and Patea districts:- The large stone axe recently handed over by the Fairweather family to the Wanganui Museum was found in a swamp near to the site of Kai Kaapoo not long after the coming of the Ngarauru in the Aotea canoe that made its permanent home at Patea Heads. Kai Kaapoo was built on the opposite side of the road from Mr. Joseph Fairweather’s house, and was the house of the sacred men of the Aotea migration. In connection with that house were performed the manifold ceremonies that characterized the old Maori system of religion. The stone axe in question was intimately connected with those heathen customs. It was essentially a ceremonial implement , and when not employed in some function would be hidden in a remote place lest ordinary persons came in contact with it. There is some doubt about the origin of this axe. Some who claim to be authorities state it was brought from Hawaiki in the Aotea canoe, but the stone itself is a refutation of that theory, as it is of the same material as many other smaller implements fashioned from stone from a well-known quarry near Nelson. The fact that it was found in a swamp indicated its sacred importance, having doubtlessly been hidden with the heirlooms of the tribe when the people were in danger of invasion by enemies from a distance. I often conversed with the old men of the tribe about this heirloom. All agreed about its sacred character, and with one exception none would touch it or allow it to come near them. There is uncertainty about the name of the implement. On authority said it was Te Hu Parapara, but others said it was not so. The Wanganui Museum is fortunate in securing existence, with an unquestionable and sacred history. The gift to the Wanganui Museum is notable, not merely because of the record size of the implement, but also for its traditions. It is 5 ¼ inches wide on the cutting edge, five inches on the shoulder, three inches across the poll, 20 ½ inches in length and weighs 14 ¾ lbs. The largest known native axe up to now is the Buller collection in the Dominion Museum. It was

found in the sandhills at Horowhenua, and is 22 ½ inches long, four and three sixteenth inches

across the cutting edge, 4 ½ inches at the shoulder, 2 ½ inches across the poll and weighs 11 ¾

lbs.

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IWI DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Since the last Newsletter, the Iwi Development Unit have been involved in a number of different activities in and around Ngaa Rauru organising planned events to encourage our uri to reconnect with home and to provide opportunities for Ngaa Rauru uri to engage, lead, grow and guide our people towards building a better future for our tamariki. So what has been happening?

Taranaki Tribal Rugby – 10 Sep 2011 @ Te Hawera

Ngaa Rauru went there best dressed, organised, only team to do the haka and proud to repre-sent Ngaa Rauru. Despite the results it was an awesome day for Maaori rugby.

Tapuarau Restoration – 14 Sep 2011

With funding and resources available a day was spent planting 860 Pingao at Tapuarau to help protect the environment and to control the landscape of the dunes. Support from both the Iwi, DOC and Land Based Training provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships between those involved and gauge more insight into one another’s affairs. The next project that we hope to focus on is the area around the Waitootara river mouth & river banks.

Taranaki Tuu Mai build-up

A very eventful kaupapa for all. This year we are focusing on increasing participation. With the focus being ‘Kotahitanga’ all waananga build-up phases consist of round robin events including kapahaka. Tentative events for Taranaki Tuu Mai 2011 are rugby, netball, rugby league, ki-o-rahi, tamariki & kaumaatua games and Top Town. There is still time for uri to register and participate, so come along and be Ngaa Rauru. The next waananga dates are:

15 & 16 Oct (venue tbc)

29 & 30 Oct @ Te Wairoa-iti marae

11-13 Nov @ Parihaka/Opunake

The up & coming events that we hope uri will take advantage of are:

Whaikoorero/Karanga waananga – 25-27 Nov @ Tauranga-Ika Marae

Tongi Taawhito – Northern Pahuki – 8 Oct 11

Christmas Hakari for Kaumatua – 19 Nov @ Te Wai-o-Turi marae

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Puutaiao (Environmental)

Environmental Management Plan - This was completed in 2008 but has not yet been implemented however, a review is being conducted with respect to relevancy for marae and various legislation. Once this is completed we will be engaging with marae to finalise the plan.

Maatauranga

The Ngaa Rauru Education Environmental Scan (E-Scan) with Ministry of Education is now complete. The next collaborative phase of work with MOE is to develop a Ngaa Rauru Education Framework which aims to identify, describe and define the requisite qualities, knowledge and competencies of a Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi learner at different ages. This will enable Ngaa Rauru

Kiitahi families, whaanau, hapuu, iwi and schools to participate in determining successful

pathways for our learners and visibly recognise the significance of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga throughout their

Iwi Development would like to thank you all for your support, ideas and contribution toward the revitalisation of Ngaa Rauru.

Reo

Te Tohu Paetahi programme provides full time & part time classes to help grow & strengthen paepae on marae, increase the number of uri speaking Te Reo o Ngaa Rauru and increase the confidence of uri to participate actively at marae. These programmes commenced in Feb 11 and will be completed in December 2011.

Hiikoi

With funding and resources available and as part of encouraging our uri to reconnect with home, planning has commenced to undergo the first ‘Waitootara Awa Hiikoi’ over the period 26 Jan 12 – 1 Feb 12. A hui with those that completed a 2 day excursion in 2010 was conducted on 7 Sep 11 to capture and establish a DRAFT plan of how this event will take place. The activity included in the hiikoi are:

Hiking

Kayaking

Fishing

Visit sites of significance and

Camping

The aim of this event is to bring uri back to the awa and ngahere, and provide them an opportunity to link up with their hapuu and marae.

Mana KaAwai Tangata

This is a priority for TKoR to ensure that Iwi registration and affiliation is entered into our new database. Staff and Iwi volunteers have been hard at it to complete this in a timely manner. With a new database in place the team have to re-enter all details, and at times contact whaanau to update information. To assist with the implementation of Iwi registrations new registration forms are available on the Ngaa Rauru website. You’ll have to print a copy, fill out the form and send in to the Ngaa Rauru office. Please be aware that to avoid any returns make sure forms are completed correctly.

HE KOORERO-O-NAAIANEI

Back: Raeone Wirihana, Forrest (Flo) Van Sitter, Kingi McGregor, Kelly Sturmey, Leaara Kauika-Stevens, Takutaimoana Kauika-Tenisoni, Clark Kauika-Stevens. Front: Nicole Hauiti, Parewaikato (Pet) Hurley, Ruta Broughton.

Te Tohu Paetahi tauira and the Kauika-Stevens whaanau on the verandah of Te Marunganui o Pourua, at Takirau Marae.

Te Tohu Paetahi visit

to Takirau Marae... On the 7th of September 2011, Te Tohu Paetahi were invited by the Kauika-Stevens whanaau to Takirau Marae to look at beginning to retain, reclaim and revive some of the waiata that Sonny Kauika-Stevens had in his private collection. His mokopuna, Leaara Kauika-Stevens says "Our whaanau would like to archive alot of Papa Sonny's collection which includes audio, written, and video recordings of many waiata. I have put the paanui out there, and we're privileged and supportive of Te Tohu Paetahi involvement in enabling us to achieve this mahi for the benefit of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi as a whole, and for future generations to come." The group spent the day learning about two different waiata. They were "Pupurutia", composed by Sonny and Dalvanius Prime, recorded by Moana and The Moa Hunters; and "Te Marunga o Pourua", written in 1933 by Rima Wakarua and Rangi Tamou. Leaara is now living permanently at Takirau Marae and will continue with this mahi on behalf of the Kauika-Stevens whaanau, as well as attending Te Tohu Paetahi and other Marae, Hapuu, Iwi hui within Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi. There will also be opportunities for uki of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi to learn, share and view Sonny's waiata collection at upcoming hui.

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Tania-Jade Kauika-Fairbrother, is the 13 year old great mokopuna of the late Sonny Temanea Kauika-Stevens of Ngaati Pourua, Takirau Marae, Waitootara Valley. Reluctantly, Tania-Jade and her older brother Temanea age 16 years, their mother Natasha and their nanny Ngaire Anne departed for the World Hip Hop International championships in Las Vegas, USA

during the tangi of their koroua.

Tania-Jade and Temanea have represented New Zealand at the World Hip Hop Championships held in Las Vegas every year since

2008.

Sorority won gold in the Worlds Varsity division and the Palace Dance Studio’s Royal Family also won gold in the Worlds Mega crew division.

Tania-Jade’s dream and passion has always been to dance on the

world stage. This year she has met those expectations and is looking forward to new challenges.

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World International

Hip Hop 2011 Las Vegas, USA

PAANUI

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In 2012, elections will be held for Te Kaahui o Rauru Paepae representatives (Governance Board). Those successful will serve for three years. Paepae members are responsible for providing leadership by looking after our assets and determining the strategic direction for Te Kaahui o Rauru. There are 12 marae in Ngaa Rauru and each marae can elect up to two delegates to serve on Te Paepae. Elections are held at marae, however if only two nominations are received, then they are duly elected with no need for a formal election process. In order to inform uri on the roles and responsibilities of being a Paepae member, an orientation will be held in February 2012 that is open to Ngaa Rauru uri whether you are interested in becoming a Paepae member or whether you would merely like to know what it is that Te Kaahui o Rauru does. Please contact the office for more information closer to the time.

I WANT TO BE A PAEPAE MEMBER. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

√ Ensure you are registered – contact the office for a registration form

√ Contact your marae or the office for more information

√ Attend marae meetings

HOW DO I VOTE?

√ Ensure you are registered at your marae of voting preference (noting that you may only

have one vote at the marae you have indicated)

√ Ensure that you request a postal vote if you cannot attend the election meeting of your

respective marae;

√ Attend marae meetings; and

√ Make contact with marae and/or TKOR to seek clarity on the election process.

A tentative Paepae election timeline is set out below as a guideline for your reference. Actual dates will be confirmed in Te Kupu Herenga Tangata 36:

May Election notices are circulated via media and the Te Kaahui o Rauru website

June Marae registers close for election purposes; Nomination forms are to be received by the TKOR office; Marae endorse nomination forms Request for postal votes cease Postal votes sent June Marae election meetings to be held (if required) July Marae election meetings to be held (if required) Declaration of election of Paepae Representatives Notification of election of Paepae Representatives Paepae Representatives for elected term July 2012-July 2015 take effect

Watch this space for more information…….

Paepae Elections

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PAANUI

Dates: 25-27 November 2011

Venue: Tauranga Ika Marae, State Highway 3, Nukumaru

Start Time: 6.00pm

Come and learn more about paepae roles and our tikanga......

If you have any queries regarding this kaupapa please contact:

Mark Pirikahu, Kaiaairahi Iwi Development

(06) 348-4894 (027) 500-9133

mark.pirikahu@ngarauru.org.nz

“WHAKATIPUNGIA NGAA RAURUKIITAHITANGA”

Whaikoorero/Karanga WaAnanga

panui

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APPAREL

Apparel can be ordered and collected from the Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Office. Please note that postage and delivery will incur extra cost if required.

SATCHEL BAGS

$5.00

UMBRELLA

$30.00

DRINK BOTTLES

$5.00

NGAA RAURU KIITAHI - SLEEVELESS

Adult Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Kids Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

$41.00

Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Kids: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

NGAA RAURU KIITAHI - T-SHIRT

$20.00

MILITARY CAPS TRUCKIE CAPS

$17.00 $17.00

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PH: 06348-4894 | FAX: 06-348-4087 | EMAIL: reception@ngarauru.org.nz | WEBSITE: www.ngarauru.org.nz | 208 VICTORIA AVE, PO Box 4322, WHANGANUI 4500

TE KAAHUI O RAURU Whakatipungia Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga