PĀNUI - Puketeraki · March 2014 PĀNUI Maehe 2014 Top L to R: ... Te Reo and Waka Fun Day part...

Maehe 2014March 2014 PĀNUI

Top L to R: Suzanne Ellison, Savannah Flack, Victoria Bryant, Robyn Ashton, Georgia-Rae Flack, Michelle, Renee Smith, Jenny Smith, Justine Marshall, Craig Marshall, Marianne Te Tau, James York, Katharina Ruckstuhl, Phillip Broughton, Jeffrey Broughton, Chris Holtham, Roslyn Wyeth, Rene Gloor. Middle: Matapura Ellison, Caroline Ruckstuhl, Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath, George Meikle, Betty Apes, Phyllis Smith, Kevin Smith, Huata Holmes, Tama Smith, Suzi Flack. Bottom: Te Kahurangi McLean, James Marshall, Nukuroa McLean

Tukutuku panels unveiled, Puketeraki Marae, 9 March 2014

In this issue: The story behind the panels, Te Rangi Hiroa College opening, Rauhina Scott-Fyfe’s new mahi, Te Reo and Waka Fun Day part two, rimu tree milling update, 2014 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka Scholarships, Haunui ki Te Waipounamu update, Pūketeraki Limited new directorships, Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer Weeks, new merchandise, Ngai Tāhu Māori Law Centre news, Building Leadership Capacity Fund two year pilot...

2 Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka Panui March 2014

NEWS AND EVENTS

Rimu tree update

Tukutuku panel unveiling, March 9

Explanation: The tukutuku panels take their inspiration from our tupuna who travelled from Hawaiki to Aotearoa on the Arai Te Uru waka with the treasured kumara. Sadly, the waka foundered and sank at Matakaea.

The top panel is designed in the shape of our mauka Hikaroroa and includes the poutama pattern which represents the heights of achievement. Purapura whetu patterns are the stars that our tupuna used to help navigate

the open waters between Hawaiki and Aotearoa. Survivors were sent inland to find food, water and firewood. Eventually they travelled to Puketeraki where they found everything they needed to thrive. The

side panels tell the story of some of the treasures they found there. On the left-hand side the purapura whetu pattern continues with the colour blue signifying Rakinui, the sky father.

The light blue section refers to our awa, Waikouaiti, which brims with ika. The colour green indicates the landscape where harakeke and pingao provided all that was needed for clothing, net making and house

building. The brown section on the right-hand side refers to our beach, O Hine Pou Weru, and on that beach dances a local treasure, the kuaka (godwit) preparing for their long flight back to the north hemisphere.

The sound of chainsaws buzzing has been quite a feature here at the office over the last couple of weeks. That’s because master carver James York and his lovely assistant, Steve Wright have been turning several large logs of rimu into slabs that can be used for, among other things, further adornment of the inside of the wharenui at the marae. While they were on site they also took advantage of the availability of their equipment, and milled the totara logs that have been stored at the old school for several years, and which came from Tuatapere.

We are looking forward to seeing James’ designs as we think he has been doubly inspired by the fact that he has carried out all this preparatory work.

On March 9th a roopu gathered in the wharenui of Puketeraki Marae to unveil the tukutuku panels that were created between 2012 and 2013 by Whiria ka Aho ki Puketeraki, which surround the tukutuku replica of the old Araiteuru flag. The group includes Betty Apes, Phyllis Smith, Marianne Te Tau, Suzi Flack, Georgia-Rae Flack, Savannah Flack, Victoria Bryant, Moira Crossman, Amber Bridgman, Ria Brodie, Mahana Walsh, Diana Mules and Roka Cameron. We were extremely privileged to have the panels blessed by Huata Holmes, who was able to elaborate on the significance of the work to our tupuna. The unveiling was followed by a hearty brunch. Thanks to Aroha Ellison and her team for providing

wonderful kai for this very special occasion.

Whiria ka Aho ki Puketeraki. Clockwise from top left: Savannah Flack, Jenny Smith, Marianne Te Tau, Suzi Flack, Phyllis Smith, Betty Apes, Georgia-Rae Flack (absent: Mahana Walsh, Amber Bridgeman, Ria Brodie)

Maehe 2014 Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka Newsletter 3

NEWS AND EVENTSGreat mahi, Rauhina!

Entranceway to Te Rangi Hiroa College. Carver: John Te Rangipuahoaho Mutu (Ngāti Mutunga)

In mid-February I started in my new role as Analyst / Inquiry Facilitator at the Waitangi Tribunal in Wellington. I am enjoying the work very much so far. The first two days involved attending the first of the Ngā Korero Tuku Iho hui in the Porirua ki Manawatu inquiry. I was given the camera, so took plenty of photos, took notes and shadowed the other Inquiry Facilitator I will be working with on the inquiry.

The highlight of the hui for me was getting to hear Nanny Noa Nicholson (Ngai Tāhu, Muaupoko) speak about growing up in Horowhenua, and changes in the use of te reo over her lifetime. In the office I am working with really lovely, interesting and intelligent people and getting a chance to use my te reo. I’m learning heaps! A huge mihi to the whānau whānui, nā koutou ahau i tautoko ki tenei haereka. Ka mihi. Nahaku noa, na, Rauhina

Prof. John Broughton, Prof. Richard Blaikie, Vice-Chancellor Harlene Hayne and Chancellor John Ward

Te Rangi Hiroa College OpeningThe opening of the new Te Rangi Hiroa College at the University of Otago was a very special occasion to honour an Otago University Alumni. Te Rangi Hiroa, Sir Peter Buck was the first Māori to graduate from the University of Otago in 1904. His illustrious career was as a doctor, a politician, a soldier and

an anthropologist.

Rauhina Scott-Fyfe at her new workplace, the Waitangi Tribunal, Wellington


NEWS AND EVENTSTe Reo and Waka Fun Day Part Two, 23 February

A picture tells a thousand words!

“Kia korite nga hoe”Paddling in time

“Hoea te Waka”Let’s make speed!

“Kei Tawauwau ke koe”You’re way off track!

“Ka mau te wehi”Awesome!!


NEWS AND EVENTSHaunui ki Te Waipounamu

Arrival in Puketeraki2014 Otago Polytechnic

Rūnaka Scholarships We are delighted to be able to announce not one but two succesful recipients for this year’s Otago Polytechnic Scholarship. Takiwai Russell-Camp, who is in her first year of a 3 year degree in visual arts, majoring in photography, has been a regular face at the marae since she was a tot. We wish Takiwai all the very best as she embarks on her creative journey.

Our second scholarship recipient, Adam Keane is a brand new Rūnaka member. Adam is a descendant of William Harpur and Pakinui Titope. He hales from here in Otepoti and is in his first year of nursing, after completing the Certificate in Health from Otago Polytechnic. A former cabinet maker, Adam has found his vocation after working with disabled people for three years. Welcome Adam to the Rūnaka. See you at the marae!

A brief update regarding the sail plan of the voyaging waka, Haunui to Te Waipounamu – after a few unavoidable delays, Haunui has now left the Auckland viaduct and is travelling down the west coast of Te Ika a Mau, the North Island. Haunui left the Auckland Maritime Museum at the start of March and made its way northwards, past Cape Reinga and down to Kawhia. The voyage was blessed with great sailing conditions and the crew were treated to some stunning experiences along the way, including siting whales and dolphins and having albatross and gannets trail the canoe for days on end.

Haunui will be leaving Kawhia for Whanganui around the 23rd March and all going well will leave for Nelson in early April, where the waka will spend two weeks travelling around the Golden Bay area, before departing for Banks Peninsula. After a week there the waka is expected to anchor in the Waikouaiti Estuary around Anzac Weekend. While here it is hoped that we will be able to take part in some day sails between Puketeraki and Õtākou. Haunui will then depart for Bluff. Of course these stops are provisional at this stage and can change, weather depending. We hope as many people as possible will get the opportunity to be part of this historic voyage.

We have a number of people who have indicated that they are interested in crewing for some of the long distance legs. If you are interested in doing a longer leg, please let the office know.


RŪNAKA PĀNUIPūketeraki Ltd Directorships

Pūketeraki Limited Member Directors: Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath, Jeffrey Broughton and Katharina Ruckstuhl.

Graham Strong presents a kowhai tree to Gisele Laven on behalf of the Runaka at the November 2013 Rūnaka General Meeting.

A successful outcome of the recent Pūketeraki Limited Director’s Election Meeting, held 9th March, was Jeffrey Mark Broughton being voted in as Director – Rūnaka Member. Jeffrey is a descendant of Tame Parata and the son of Phillip Broughton, the treasurer and head of the Operations Committee on Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka Executive Committee. Jeffrey is currently an assistant auditor with Audit New Zealand and has a varied and interesting working background.

As well as owning and operating a local cinema, Jeffrey has worked with people who have intellectual and physical disabilities. He has a degree in economics with a graduate diploma in accounting from the University of Otago. He lives here in Otepoti and is married with a three month old daughter, Rosie. We are looking forward to getting to know, and working with Jeffrey in the future.

Jeffrey Broughton, Director - Runaka

At the Directors Election Meeting held on 31 January, Dr Graham Strong was voted in as an independent director of the Company. Graham’s whakapapa is with Waihopai but he also connects to Õtākou. He currently lives between Ettrick and Roxburgh with his wife, where they grow saffron.

As well as this, Graham is a commercialisation manager with the University of Otago, specialising in technology, mobile apps, software, start-ups, life science and Māori business development. What a great fabulous set of skills Graham brings to the Pūketeraki Limited. We are priviliged and honoured to have Graham aboard the company waka.

Dr Graham Strong, Director - Independent


RŪNAKA PĀNUINew members

Motoitoi Reunion

A reunion is being held of the descendants

of

Motoitoi and her three daughters,

Maria, Emma and Mere,

Easter 2014, based at Puketeraki.

The Hui will begin on Friday 18 April, 2014 and run over Easter.

Please contact Niccy Taylor at [email protected] for further information and

programme.

Ngā Mate

Hui te Rangiora Church holds a service at 10.00 am every fourth Sunday of the month and is located above Puketeraki

Marae in Apes Road, Karitane.

Contact the Rūnaka Office Phone (03) 465 7300

Hui te Rangiora Church

Barney Taiapa

Dione King, Dinah King, Paula King, Ngawai King, Monica King,

Kendyl King, Daniel Fake (all of Hawera)Shirley Walthew, Dunedin

Aniwaniwa Kewene-Edwards, DunedinFrank Edwards, Dunedin

Shannon Thompson, AucklandReuben Thompson, Melbourne

Tira and Tiamaihere Phillipson-Puna, AucklandPaige, Dianne and Nathan

Bradley, Mount MaunganuiAdam Keane, Dunedin

Hayley, Nicole and James Bungard, Palmerston

Jeffrey Broughton, DunedinNathaniel and Ciara Dryfhout, Dunedin

Niko, Jason, Casey and Kenya Akuhata-Brown, Gisborne

Troy Broad, DunedinTakiwai Russell-Camp, Dunedin

BirthdaysBen Senbas, 16 March

Libby Shephard, 24 MarchAlanna Preddy 11 March

Michael Stewart 26 March

Rūnaka General Meetings 2014 • Sunday March 9th• Sunday May 25th• Sunday August 24th• Sunday November 2nd -

combined RGM and AGM


Ki Uta ki TaiWe have an exciting new product available - a microfleece long sleeved top, for autumn and winter wear. These are great value at just $50.Also available are men’s women’s and children’s tees, as well as polo shirts and aprons. Check out ‘Shop’ on our website www.puketeraki.co.nz for sizings and prices. We will ship to anywhere in NZ and Australia (prices do not include postage). Our new logo is embroidered onto every item. Wear yours with pride! Call Justine at the Rūnaka Office or email at [email protected] to place your order. These items make wonderful gifts for whānau.

New merchandiseRŪNAKA PĀNUI

MerchandiseWomen’s and men’s tee: $25

Children’s tee: $20Men’s & Womens’ polo shirt: $30

Apron (great quality!): $30Longsleeved microfleece top M&W: $50

Contact Justine at the office to order on [email protected]

Long sleeved microfleece top $50

The next Ki Uta ki Tai Volunteer Week is being held from 11-14 April. Chanel Phillips, once again, will co-ordinate volunteers and activities.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka, East Otago Taiāpure Committee, River-Estuary Care and Hawksbury Lagoon are grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment that volunteers make to the conservation efforts in the area, and in turn, volunteers always respond with a positive and rewarding experience, even when the weather refuses to co-operate!

If you wish to be part of this wonderful kaupapa, please contact Chanel in the first instance, to register your interest. Simple hostel type accommodation and lunches are provided for you over the 4 days (3 nights). Chanel can be contacted at [email protected] by 25th March.

Getting busy above Butterfly Bay, Sept. 2012


RŪNAKA PĀNUI

There are two small blocks of Māori land in Koputai managed by the Māori Trustee and leased to Port Otago for a peppercorn rental. The funds from that lease are tagged to Marae and Urupa upkeep. For a range of reasons those funds have not been paid for decades. Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki was made aware of this situation by the Ngai Tāhu Māori Law Centre who found the lands while researching for another matter entirely.

Ngai Tāhu Māori Law Centre News

HE AITUA BARNEY TAIAPA

The Ngai Tāhu Māori Law Centre was then instructed to make application for payment of those funds to Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki and Te Runanga o Õtākou equally. At a recent Māori land Court sitting orders for payment were made. The next step is to consider the management situation with these lands and the three Rūnaka are working together with the Māori Trustee and the Ngai Tāhu Māori Law Centre on this matter now.

On Saturday 15th March, Barney Taiapa, a friend to many, including Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka, was laid to rest with his late wife Ranui, nee Parata, in Hui te Rangiora urupā. The tangihanga for Barney was what many hope for; to be farewelled with thoughtful and heartfelt words, many waiata, tears and lots of laughter. It was marked by the presence and involvement of large numbers of rangatahi, individuals and groups whom Barney had supported over the years. A new phrase emerged at the tangi as those assisting the whānau worked out how to honour the way Barney had lived his life and his whakaaro, “Barneytanga” emerged from the korero. The amalgam of tradition and innovation with Barneytanga worked well as all things were guided by aroha & manaaki.

Barney had been a very active member & leader of the Māori community in Dunedin for many years. His arrival in Dunedin followed sometime after his departure from a job as a worker in a circus he was travelling the South Island with, and which he left at Balcultha.

We learnt something of the range of his interests and involvements in support of Araiteuru marae over the course of the tangihanga and his passionate interest in young people and what they were doing. It was after he and Ranui got together that we really started to get to know Barney at Puketeraki. For our rūnaka and marae, Barney was kaikarakia, both informally on the marae and as an Anglican Minister for Hui te Rangiora. He was a kaikorero when we needed him and over many years a supporter alongside Ranui of the cultural growth of our community.

Barney and Ranui were staunch to the tikanga they embraced, and they always stood firm to what they believed in. It is a mark of their mana that they never let differences of views get in the way of their respect for individuals.

Moe mai e Barney, moe mai kōrua me to wahine Ranui i roto i te korowai aroha a Te Atua i ruka rawa.


Building Leadership Capacity Fund Two Year PilotRŪNAKA PĀNUI

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He takata, he takata, he takata

Background: The Rūnaka Strategic Plan identifies the need to support opportunities to develop leadership within our membership, particularly amongst pakeke, but also rakatahi. Towards that end, we are undertaking a special initiative that is geared towards increasing the skills and knowledge of members who already take an active leadership role in areas that benefit the Rūnaka long-term.

Purpose: To build capacity and capability of Kāti Huirapa ki Pūketeraki Rūnaka in order to meet our future inter-generational aspirations. A fund of $10,000 over the two years has been approved by the He Korowai Whanau Committee, which has been designed to strengthen the capacity of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki.

Over the next two years there will be four scholarships available with a maximum of $3000 per recipient. The scholarships will cover fees or registration costs to attend training. The funds will be paid on production of a fees invoice or receipt from the relevant training institution. A budget will be submitted outlining the way the funds will be expended. Priority 1) Fees. Priority 2) Travel and accommodation expenses. Criteria/ConditionsScholarship critera has been set with the following expectations attached:• The recipient has demonstrated leadership in Rūnaka activities or have leadership• potential to contribute to the well-being of the Runaka:• The recipient is currently actively involved in Rūnaka activities• The recipient can contribute and enhance the knowledge base and skill base of the Rūnaka• The recipient agrees, and will be available, to run workshops for the Rūnaka upon completion • of their training• The recipient has the support of the Kāti Huirapa kaumatua• The recipient must be a registered member of Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka Areas of support 1) Cultural leadership (one Pakeke and one Rakatahi) Aoraki Bound Waka voyaging and training Rongoa Maori Wanaka Weaving Te Reo Māori (leading to teaching/Wānanga) Any other training approved by the He Korowai Whānau Committee

2) Academic leadership (one Pakeke and one Rakatahi) Marine or other environmental Sciences Education Commerce and management Governance training – either Director or Trustee Archival history/taonga Any other training approved by the He Korowai Whānau Committee


The He Korowai Whanau Committee will assess the applications and award the grants based on the capacity of the application to meet the criteria. The Committee’s recommendations will be put to the Executive Committee for ratification. The amount awarded to each recipient will be at the discretion of the He Korowai Whanau Committee. This is a pilot project that will be assessed in June 2015. Please contact the Rūnaka Office to find out more or to obtain an application form.

RŪNAKA PĀNUIBuilding Leadership Capacity Fund Two Year Pilot cont.

Rūnaka Charitable FundThe Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Charitable Fund is allocated annually in the Rūnaka budget to be used for charitable purposes (for registered members) in the areas of education, health and hardship. It is used for:

Education: Up to $200 per individual for the purchase of uniform items, school trips and stationery Health: Up to $200 per individual for dentistry, glasses, hearing aids and medical bills Hardship: Up to $200 per individual (discretionary).

Applications must be as informative as possible and will be considered ‘In Committee’ at monthly Rūnaka Executive meetings.

Please contact the Rūnaka Office for the Charitable Funding Allocation Policy and the Charitable Funding Allocation application form. There is a cap on the total amount of funding available to members per year.

This is another avenue of financial support for those in serious hardship. The purpose of this fund is;

o To provide assistance for our tribal members, in situations of serious hardship, where there is no other avenue to for help, and o To recognise regional and national achievement in sport.

Jolene Marunui at Te Rūnanga o Ngai Tāhu manages the fund and is available on 0800 9424 72.

Te Pūtea Manaaki Hardship Fund

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