Noho Taiao participants on a hikoi in Pawarenga along the banks of the Rotokakahi River heading to Wharerimu, during the summer holidays.

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1 Te Kukupa Autumn Edition, 2013 Noho Taiao participants on a hikoi in Pawarenga along the banks of the Rotokakahi River heading to Wharerimu, during the summer holidays. Featured in this edition He Tohu Hiringa award recipients pp Signing of Social Development Accord at Waitangi, p. 15 Noho Taiao hosted by Morehu Marae, pp. 11,14 Opening Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Pukemiro, pp

2 Hone Papita Raukura Hotere (Ralph) Kua hinga he totara o te wao nui a Tane. Nona te ao, nona te mana, nona nga ringa toi, i ekehia te taumata teitei o te ao hou. Mitimiti was on the national stage recently with the death of our whanaunga Ralph Hotere. Son of Tangirau and Ana Maria Hotere (nee Taniere) he was born in Mitimiti and is one of 15 children. He went to Hato Petera College before going on to the Auckland Teachers Training College and the Dunedin School of Art. Ralph, who had made a name for himself nationally and internationally as an artist, in a career spanning more than 50 years, was described as New Zealand s most important living artist. He inspired a new generation of Maori artists. In 1994 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Otago and in 2003 received an Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. In the New Year Honours 2012 Ralph was appointed to the Order of New Zealand for services to New Zealand. He had lived in Otago for many years and he died there aged 81. Following a Requiem Mass at Dunedin's St Joseph's Cathedral, his body was flown to Auckland and transported from there by Air Force helicopter. Matihetihe Marae Ko Tarakeha te maunga Ko Moetangi te awa Ko Matihetihe te marae Ko Taomaui ko Hokokeha nga hapu Ko Te Rarawa te iwi Above: Arrival of the Air Force's NH90 helicopter. Below: Tamariki watch the arrival of the tupapaku Bottom left: Hotere whanau members showing their artistic skills in the creation of a huge H to show the helicopter the best place to land. 2

3 Crowds had gathered all morning and whanau members painted a large H on the paddock to show the helicopter where to land. The arrival of the tupapaku by helicopter was a new experience for Matihetihe. The casket was carried from the helicopter by a black Hummer to the waharoa of the marae. A wero was carried out by the haukainga before hundreds of people came on to the marae with the tupapaku. Hundreds more mourners including artists, dignitaries, whanau, hapu and Iwi came to pay their respects and support the marae during the tangi before Ralph was laid to rest in Hiona Urupa with his father. Moe mai e te Rangatira. Moe mai. Top The arrival of the tupapaku onto the marae. Above Taitamariki from Te Kura o Matihetihe form a guard of honour as they prepare for the arrival of the body. Left Ralph taking time out from the installation of work. Photo: Marti Friedlander 3

4 Nga mate A number of whanau members have passed away since the beginning of the year including Peter Hohua, Iri Gardiner, Hone Perich, Sonny Harris and Phyllis Davis. E nga whanaunga haere, haere, haere. Wananga Our programme of wananga this year began with a most enjoyable hui held in February. Many issues of tikanga and kawa were discussed with whanau members getting some coaching around the various marae roles. Our next wananga is planned for the weekend of the July Please bring kai to share and a koha to help the marae with costs. For more information please contact marae secretary, Wendy Henwood on raywen@igrin.co.nz. Kaua e whakama. Ngai Tupoto needs you. Hokianga Top Chef One of our whanau members, Paul White was recently crowned Hokianga Top Chef at a well contested event in Rawene. The event which was a fundraiser for the Hokianga Dance Club attracted 30 entrants from all round the Hokianga. The lead Judge was the well-known cooking celebrity from Masterchef Ngai Tupoto Marae Ko Rakautapu te maunga Ko Tapuwae te awa Ko Hokianga te moana Ko Ngahuia te whare Ko Ngai Tupoto te hapu Jax Hamilton. Contestants had to arrive with a signature dish of their choice A judging panel of four then selected a short list of eight before coming down to a three finalists. The finalists had to undertake a salad challenge in front of the live audience. The audience then got to vote for the winner. Paul s signature dish was a manuka honey and limoncello cheesecake. The finalists enjoyed lunch at the Boatshed Café with Jax as part of their prize. Left Paul and Jax enjoying lunch at the Boatshed Café in Rawene. Below Whanau in attendance at the recently held wananga. 4

5 Waiparera Marae Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka Ko Tauwhare, Ko Pukerangatira nga maunga Ko Hokianga te awa Ko Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa te moana Ko Nukutawhiti te whare tupuna Ko Ruamamao te wharekai Kahakaharoa Hui A hui of mana whenua hapu representatives was held recently with the Treaty Negotiations Team at Waiparera Marae to discuss the return of part of the Kahakaharoa lands as a reserve. The Negotiations team successfully negotiated the return of this area as a reserve to be known as Te Tapairu o Kahakaharoa. Kahakaharoa, which forms the northern entrance to the Hokianga Harbour, with Araiteuru on the southern entrance, is of the utmost historical, cultural and spiritual significance to the hapu and iwi of the Hokianga and indeed iwi across Aotearoa. Kahakaharoa comprises over 4000 acres. Kupe the explorer ancestor initiated the first rites of manawhenua when he landed at Pouahi on his arrival in Aotearoa. This was achieved by the discovery, installation of tapu, and the naming of numerous locations around Te Wahapu and throughout Hokianga, Te Hiku o Te Ika and Aotearoa. In a Papatupu Committee sat to determine the mana whenua in relation to Kahakaharoa. It was determined that the tupuna for the land were Tangaroatupo and Tuwhenuaroa. The land was allocated under the leadership of Herewini Te Toko, Wiremu Rikihana, HT Papahia, Tupakihi Kamira, Pauro Wharerua, Atama Paparangi, Wikitera Reone, Re Ta Tai, Heremia Te Wake, Hotorene Karaka, Tukupoto Peita, and Kanara Topia. Several hundred individuals from 15 hapu were granted an interest. Hapu allocations included Te Tawhiu, Ngati Ruanui; Patutoka, Taomaui, Ngati Korohinga, Ngati Kaha, Te Hokokeha, Ngati Manawa, Ngati Te Reinga, Uri-o-Hina, Whanaupapa, Kaingamata, and Tahawai. In the late 1950s the Crown took ownership of some of the land to protect adjoining lands from the sand menace. About 1000 acres of this is now under Department of Conservation 5 Above Some of the hapu representatives after the hui. Below Map showing the area to be returned as a reserve in blue. management. The adjoining land is Maori owned. The hui discussed options regarding the make up of the Management Committee and how to reflect the input of the main hapu, Te Rarawa, Te Puna Topu and the hapu of Te Wahapu, on the southern side of the harbour who have a historical interest.

6 Waihou Marae Ko Te Reinga te maunga Ko Waihou-nui-a-rua te awa Ko Waimirirangi te whare tupuna Ko Waihou te marae Waihou Graduates We acknowledge our recent tane and wahine who graduated in 2012 and Werahiko Hauiti and Grace Latimer both graduated at AUT last year with a Bachelor Degree in Māori Development - Māori Media. What commitment and strength from this powerful duo. He mihi nunui tenei ki a kourua tahi. This year Te Reinga Te Tai completed three years at the National Carving School, Te Puia, He was conferred with Te Tohu Pokairua. We acknowledge Te Arawa iwi for providing the three year scholarship. We look forward to the future with the possibility of whakairo and pou at the marae. BMM BMM akonga are back in class, many entering the last year of their three year studies. This year is also research year, where many will be travelling to Rarotonga, Tahiti and Rapanui. Massive fundraising last year and the year before has helped. Again, thank you to whanau who have given awhi and tautoko. Hura Kohatu He mihi tenei mo te whanau Te Whiu me nga hura kohatu a Tipa Epsiba Hauata ki Nahareta raua ko Mihiteria Marphenus Te Whiu ki Papoto. Ka tuku aroha ki te whanau i tenei wa. Left Grace Latimer and Werahiko Hauiti with whanau in Aotea Square during the recent graduation ceremony. Below Te Reinga Te Tai and whanau tautoko in front of Te Puia Marae. 6

7 Above: Nga mahi o Te Reinga. Ko nga whakairo, he pahu, he taiaha, he tiwhatiwha, he huia Below: Kaumatua testing the waharoa. Film Production Waihou Marae hosted Director, Jack Woon and his film crew last month. His short film Rising Dust was shot locally with a mix of local and national actors. One highlight was the Auckland hip hop group ReQuest. They are the world champions and we know why. View the clip of Rising Dust on You Tube. v=rhvnxopn0ek Motuti Marae He mihi tenei ki a Motuti Marae mo to karanga atu ki a matou hei awhi, tautoko mai i te ra whakanui a Pa Henare (Golden Jubilee) me te ra hoki a Pihopa Pomaparia (175 year of Te Hahi Katorika). Motuti played a big part in helping our catering effort during the signing of the Deed of Settlement. He mihi tenei ki a koe e te tuahine a Joanie Daniels, Auntie Rita Dixon, Kevin Robinson, koutou ra a Ngati Te Maara me Ngati Tamatea. Waharoa The trade training roopu have done a brilliant job on the marae in general, especially the waharoa. This was blessed by Pa Henare. He mihi tenei ki a Northtec, Junior me Rees mo to kourua mahi i te kaupapa nei. Wainui Marae Ko Pukenamu te maunga Ko Wainui te awa Ko Ngati Te Rokeka, Ko Ngati Moetonga nga hapu Ko Wainui te marae Te Tokotoru Tapu After 55 years, the whare karakia, Te Tokotoru Tapu o Wainui was dedicated again at a ceremony on the 13 th April 2013 at Ngatotoiti Urupa, Wainui Rd, Ahipara. Hapu members who have toiled for many years on this project finally witnessed their hard work coming to fruition. About 300 whanau and friends from near and far came to witness this special occasion. The original church was opened in In the Anglican Church Gazette it is noted that Bishop M. R. Neligan rode on horseback to open Holy Trinity, Wainui, Ahipara on the 24 th February This church along with other buildings was blown over in a storm in The timber that was retrieved was stacked and stored. It eventually was used to build the wharenui at Roma Marae, Ahipara. The Dedication service was lead by Canon Dennis Urquhart with Reverend Tahu Williams, Reverend Ruby Williams and Apotoro Robyn Murupaenga in support. After the dedication everyone returned to the marae for mihimihi and the hakari. The first service was held the next day. 7

8 Motuti Marae Ko Tamatea te hiwi Ko Waipapa te awa Ko Hokianga te moana Ko Ngāti Te Maara, Ngāti Tamatea ngā hapū Ko Te Rarawa te taupoki 175th Anniversary of the first Catholic Mass at Totara Point On the 13th January 1838 at the home of Thomas and Mary Poynton, Bishop Jean- Baptiste Pompallier (Apostolic Vicar for Western Oceania) celebrated the first Catholic Mass in Aotearoa New Zealand, at Totara Point in Hokianga. The 175th anniverary of this historical event was recently celebrated at Totara Point, and Motuti. Hosted by the Panguru Parish Council, the anniversary celebrations began with Vespers and Benediction on the Saturday evening, at Totara Point. On Sunday 13th January, Motuti Marae was the venue for a special celebration Mass that included several baptisms. Some of those baptised were descendants of tūpuna who were present at the centenary Mass in After a wonderful kai everyone was invited to Hata Maria Church which is now a shrine to Bishop Jean-Baptiste Pompallier. Amongst the hundreds of people in attendance we were especially pleased to welcome the Papal Nuncio (the Pope s representative for New Zealand) Archbishop Charles Balvo who brought a personal message from Pope Benedict XVI to the people of New Zealand and especially of Hokianga. This turned out to be his last official engagement in New Zealand as he is now stationed in Kenya. Above: Procession of religious in front of Tamatea whare Left: Little Sisters of the Poor by the memorial stone erected at the Centennial anniversary of Totara Point in Below: Helpers in the wharekai take time out to pose for a photo. To the many hands who made the work lighter, to those who participated and travelled from near and far to keep the faith alive, we offer our thanks and appreciation for your support will be the 200th anniversary; pencil it in your diary now! 8

9 Above: Kevin Robinson and whanau. Above Archbishop John Dew (Archbishop of Wellington), His Excellency Archbishop Charles Balvo and Father Douglas Fido (Parish Priest Onehunga) at Totara Point. Above Sister Makarita (Marist Sisters) Above Left Bishop Dunn leading the Mass to mark 175 years since the first Mass at Totara Point. Below Faye Robertson & Diane Davis. 9

10 Te Matatini 2013 Rotorua Te Roopu o Hokianga was privileged to compete at the Te Matatini Kapa Haka Senior Competition this year. Three groups qualified to represent Te Tai Tokerau at the National Comps including Hatea, Muriwhenua and Hokianga. All groups represented our rohe well and the future of senior kapa haka in Te Tai Tokerau looks very promising. Hokianga are now on a few months break before they return to training later this year. In preparation for Regional s held in Whangarei next year. Waipuna Marae Ko Panguru te maunga Ko Whakarapa te awa Ko Hokianga te moana Ko Waiariki, ko Kaitutae, ko Ngati Manawa nga hapu Ko Te Rarawa te iwi If you are interested in joining our kapa haka team then nau mai haere mai. If you would like more information contact Nore or Jas Martin via Facebook (Hokianga Kapa Haka) No reira e nga whanau whanui o Hokianga nei ra te mihi kia koutou mo o koutou tautoko ki a matou. Kei te mihi, kei te mihi, kei te mihi. 10 Left: Lining up after a practice at Waipuna. Above: Hine Puru participating in the recent pest control workshop held at Waireia Te Uri o Hina Marae Ko Tinana te waka Ko Taumatamahoe ko Kokohuia nga maunga Ko Tangonge te wai Ko Tipaki ko Wairoa nga awa An honour for Hekenukumai Busby Our kaumatua Hek Busby was given another honour recently where he was named Northland Sailor of the Year by the Northland Regional Council. The award was given at a recent Council meeting in recognition of the successful voyage of the Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti to Rapanui; the last remaining leg of the Polynesian Triangle to be conquered using traditional, non-instrument-navigation techniques in modern-day times.

11 Morehu Marae Ko Ongaro te maunga Ko Rotokakahi te awa Ko Kurahaupo te whare tupuna Ko Waiomionga te wharekai Ko Te Uri o Tai te hapu Morehu hosts Noho Taiao Morehu Marae hosted the annual Te Rarawa Noho Taiao at short notice in January when a tangi at Te Rarawa Marae in Pukepoto meant a shift of venue was required. There were 35 taitamariki participating on the noho as well as kaiwhakahaere, whanau, and ringa wera. The noho was a great success. The programme included a field trip to Lake Tangonge, a hikoi up to Wharerimu at the foot of Warawara, a visit to a local house run on solar and wind power to learn about sustainable living options, a visit to Clean Streams recycling, Te Oneroa a Tohe and swimming in a variety of places to beat the heat. One of the highlights of the four day noho was a Trash to Fash wearable arts evening where teams had to design, make and model garments made from items retrieved from the recycling centre. Overall the noho illustrated how science can be fun and interesting. Some of those who attended said the hui was also a good way to learn more about the Iwi by visiting places they ve never been to and by learning waiata about the Te Rarawa rohe. Special mention was made by some adults about our Pawarenga tamariki who attended. Manuhiri couldn t get over how willing they were to help out and show leadership when needed. It s a credit to each of them and their whanau and to Te Kura o Hata Maria for instilling positive attributes in our future leaders. Pawarenga tamariki included Cannon and Grace Barry, Te Awatea Proctor, Maria Paul, Ngamare Emery, Amos and Tamati Waipouri, Lesharn Pickering, Hone Proctor and Tawhiri and Manaia Maunsell. A big mihi to our whanau at Ohaki marae who were involved in the Sister Mary McKillop camp that ran at the same time for younger tamariki from 5-13 years. Thank you for the awhi and support given during that busy time. It was awesome that there were two positive and successful wānanga in Pawarenga following such a busy Christmas and New Year period. Left: Taitamariki on the porch of Kurahaupo before departing for a hikoi up to Wharerimu under the guidance of Matua Sid Pirini, Rongo Bentsen, and nga taitamariki o Te Uri o Tai. 11

12 He Tohu Hiringa awards Joanne Olsen Joanne, or Nannie O is an inspiration. She has overcome many obstacles over the years. She is the Deputy chairman of Ohaki Marae but she is also the unofficial CEO. She rules the kitchen and as part of the recent alterations she was instrumental in creating the race track for wheel chairs from the wharekai to the kitchen. Anything to do with Te Ohaki, Nannie O is there. Wendy Henwood Wendy has been the Secretary of Ngai Tupoto Marae for the last 17 years. She has also been the elected delegate to the Runanga over this period of time. Over the last 10 years the marae has undertaken two major redevelopment projects and Wendy has been responsible for funding applications that have made the projects possible. Hine Puru Hine has been the treasurer of Waipuna Marae for most of the time since she returned from Auckland to Panguru with her husband Moka. She has been responsible for a very successful fundraising programme which has seen major improvements made to the marae over the last ten years. Hine has also provided support to many other activities at a community, hapu and Iwi level. Agnes Job Agnes has been a trustee and loyal komiti wahine member of Ngati Manawa Marae for many years. She has always fought for the rights of wahine as being paramount on the marae. She has also been active in hapu affairs including the kohanga reo, supporting whanau and maintaining tikanga on the marae. She is the first woman to be elected as Chair of the marae trustees. Pat Waiomio Pat from Matihetihe Marae is someone that is always doing things for the benefit of the Hokianga Community. She has supported many many local committees. She has made a significant contribution to the Panguru community through the development and implementation of literacy programmes both in schools and in the forestry gangs. 12 Above MC Tainui Stephens announcing awards to Agnes Job, Hine Puru, Wendy Henwood and Joanne Olsen. Leon Wijohn Leon who affiliates to the Ngati Manawa marae was Accountant of the Year in After building up his own practice he has joined up with Deloitte where he is a partner and is responsible for Maori business. Leon has provided assistance to a number of our marae. He has been appointed to the role of director of our asset holding company, Te Waka Pupuri Putea and continues to provide advice in relation to our post settlement structures. Dr Lance O Sullivan Lance from Te Rarawa Marae is passionate about Maori health and well-being. He has worked as a GP in Te Hiku for number of years. He has recently set up a new GP clinic based at the Kaitaia Hospital and has begun to work with a number of local schools. He raises issues locally and nationally and challenges the system to focus on the way it deals with our people. He is providing much needed leadership in Maori health. James Watkinson James is the Chairman of Te Uri O Hina Marae, and the Director of a Rangatahi Maori Mentoring Trust. The trust mentors school leavers into tertiary education. James is also the manager and cocoach of the Te Rarawa rugby league team which has retained the NZ Maori Rugby League cup for the second year running. James and wife Tracey are also involved with Nga Puna o Waiorea Rumaki in Western Springs, which has a high student success rate and strong Kapahaka competition success.

13 at Te Rarawa Summit Inaugural He Tohu Hiringa Awards The inaugural He Tohu Hiringa awards were held during the Te Rarawa Summit at Te Ahu late last year. The awards were to celebrate the contributions made by Te Rarawa people locally, nationally and even internationally. Fifteen people were honoured, along with a team award to our Treaty Negotiations Team for their work on our behalf. The Treaty team included Joe Cooper, Haami Piripi, Paul White, Malcolm Peri, Gloria Herbert, Aroha Harris, Catherine Davis, and Kevin Robinson. Hekenukumai (Hector) Busby Hek Busby from Te Uri o Hina Marae is a traditional navigator from Northland. He was inspired by Nainoa Thompson, the navigator of the Hōkūle a, a replica of a traditional Hawaiian canoe which voyaged to Aotearoa in In Hekenukumai built the waka hourua (double-hulled canoe) Te Aurere. It has now sailed over 30,000 nautical miles, visiting Hawaii, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island, as well as making three circumnavigations of the North Island. For his services to the community, Hekenukumai received the New Zealand Commemoration Medal in 1990 and an MBE in Pa Henare Tate Pa Henare from the Motuti Marae was ordained 50 years ago as a Catholic priest. He has worked tirelessly among Te Rarawa both here in the rohe and elsewhere his whole working life, not only administering to the spiritual needs of the people but strengthening the mana and knowledge of whakakapa, whanaungatanga, hitoria, tikanga and kawa for our people. Above: Bronwyn Hunt, Lawrence Wharerau, Pete Smith, Miria Pomare, Haami Piripi and Piripi Moore John Paitai John is a stalwart of Roma Marae, providing strong leadership despite his many other work commitments. He is a supporter of the local Māori Women s Welfare League having accompanied local members at National Conference events. In his role as Deputy Principle at Kaitaia College, he also contributes tirelessly to lifting the educational standards of our Tai Tamariki. He is a great role model and a valued asset of our community. Wiremu Tepania Mika-Nathan QSM Uncle Bill has been involved with Korou Kore Marae and the church all his life. He is an Anglican minister and Kaumatua on the marae. He provides guidance to our whanau in all matters from maintenance of buildings to matters of the hahi. He is also a member of the RSA. He is one of the esteemed elders from Korou Kore Marae. David Ngaropo Dave has been part of the backbone of the Waihou Marae for many years. He is the Chairman of the Waihou Marae and a kaumatua on the taumata. He is also a lead cook and along with his whanau he has worked tirelessly for the people of Hokianga. Hector Slade Hector has made a strong contribution to the Waiparera Marae over many years. Waiparera was opened in Hector was one of those people who got stuck in and helped to make the marae a reality. He fund raised, he carried loads of material, he chaired the marae committee for a time and along with his whanau supported the hunga kainga to build our new marae. Charlie Dunn Many people remember Charlie's sporting achievements but he has become a strong contributor to the community since his return to Hokianga many years ago. He is the Chairman of the Waireia Trust, a stalwart of the annual Kutai Festival and is involved in a wide range of community activities including Matihetihe Marae. Recently he helped to establish the Panguru/ Kohukohu Boxing Club and is a current instructor. 13

14 Te Rarawa Noho Taiao a great success Te Rarawa s annual Noho Taiao was held over the summer holidays. The hui is a blend of fun and learning with more than a hundred taitamariki having participated over the last four years. If you or someone in your whanau is interested to attend the next one put your names down with Paul White toreatai@xtra.co.nz or Mina Pomare mpomare@panguru.school.nz. The four day, marae-based noho in January is aimed at students between 13 and 17 with a focus on our environment, science and technology. 14

15 Signing of Social Accord at Waitangi By Te Hiku Iwi and the Crown A new Social Development Accord was signed by three Te Hiku Iwi and the Crown in Waitangi on the 5th February as part of an innovative approach to Iwi Treaty Settlements in the Far North. The key social indicators in housing, health and education for Northland, and particularly for Māori within the region, have consistently lagged far behind the rest of the country. The Accord is a strategic collaboration between the Iwi and Crown agencies which will help to align their objectives and achieve improved social outcomes for the whānau and communities within the region. The Deeds of Settlement for Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri and Ngai Takoto included an innovative new Crown Treaty relationship called the Social Accord. The purpose of the Social Accord is to align Iwi priorities with Crown objectives and influence the way government resources are spent in Te Hiku The Accord allows for regular negotiations between the Crown and Te Hiku Iwi of mutually agreed social priorities and outcomes for the Far North. These agreements will be advanced by Ministers, including the Prime Minister and the Chief Executive Officers of 32 Departments and Ministries within the New Zealand Public Sector. The Social Accord will be actioned by the newly established Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi Development Trust which has been set up to enable the three Iwi to work together on issues where collaboration will enhance the outcomes and make resources go further. Below left: Prime Minister John Key addressing the hui before the signing. Below middle: Runanga Chairman Haami Piripi and Malcolm Peri signing the Accord. Bottom: Ministers and Iwi representatives after the signing of the Accord. 15

16 Te Tuwheratanga o nga whare hou Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Pukemiro Hundreds of people gathered recently for the opening of the new Pukemiro Kura in Norman Senn Ave, Kaitaia. Starting with a dawn ceremony representatives from across Te Hiku and the Tai Tokerau gathered to support the kura whanau with the opening. The Kura was housed for a time in the old Runanga building in South Road. They have occupied an area on the main road west of Kaitaia for a few years but have experienced problems with the site. It was decided by the Ministry of Education that they would be relocated and the beautiful new facilities are the result. Congratulations to all concerned. Left and right Photos taken on the occasion of the opening of the new kura. After an early start breakfast was served to the many whanau who had come to tautoko the day from all over the north. Below, left and right Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Pukemiro Photographer: Rongo Bentson 16

17 Te Tuwheratanga o nga whare hou Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Pukemiro 17

18 Whakarongo ki Te Korero a Te Rarawa online After a long summer break the Te Rarawa Iwi radio show presenters for Te Kōrero o Te Rarawa; Rongo Bentson and Abe Witana are back in action. The Iwi show offers a strong focus on Te Rarawatanga, presenting te reo me ona tikanga o Te Rarawa, our hītoria and many tātai connections within the rohe of Te Hiku o Te Ika. The show also provides an opportunity to share a vision for the future of our whānau, hapū, marae and iwi as we discuss the latest successes, challenges and developments for our iwi. The first show of every month will be cohosted by Abe and Rongo where they will reflect on the previous month s events as well as commenting on current affairs and topics. Rongo will present the radio show on the 3 rd Tuesday of every month, with a variety of kaupapa and kaikorero in a talkback format. Abe will host the rest of the shows each month in a new format covering Te Rarawatanga, whakatauki, waiata, mita, kupu, along with all the latest updates for our iwi. Abe and Rongo wish Te Rarawa whānau and the Iwi o Te Hiku o Te Ika whanui all the best for 2013, May your aspirations become a reality. Be sure to tune in to Te Korero a Te Rarawa on Te Reo Irirangi o Te Hiku o Te Ika 97.1 FM every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8 o'clock or listen to the show online at Whakarongo ki te korero a Te Rarawa online Scientific Research on Stick Insects Recently Waimarie Halkyard and Rongo Bentson accompanied Ph.D. candidate, Shelley Meyers from Landcare Research, Auckland University to Herekino Forest via Larmers Road. Along with two students she came up to collect stick insects. This is the second and last collecting year for her Ph.D. and her research report should be available sometime this year. There is scattered information on the status of and knowledge about stick insects in Māori tradition. Names include Rō, Whe and Wairaka. In some traditions they were considered to be relatives of the mantis. If they landed on a woman it signified she was pregnant, and the child s sex depending on the variety. It is claimed in some areas that gardens are unsuitable where there are stick insects. In other areas, when they drop onto you from a forest tree Stick insects it is a sign that you have entered a sacred site. Any local knowledge to contribute would be appreciated. Please contact Rongo at rongo@terarawa.co.nz Above Waimarie Halkyard, Shelley Meyers and fellow students from Auckland University on the hunt for insects. 18

19 2014 ANZ Graduate Program now open: Māori Graduates Wanted To support their vision of a successful Aotearoa ANZ want more Māori working for them. They believe this will help develop the next generation of Māori business leaders and support vital sectors such as Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism, Health and Education. Applications for the 2014 ANZ Graduate Program are now open until 19th May 2013 and they would really like you to encourage Māori graduates that you know to apply. ANZ is looking for graduates across a wide range of disciplines. Candidates must be in their final year of university, or have graduated within the last two years, and have achieved at least a credit result (65%) in their degree. For further information please visit In April they will be holding an open day at ANZ offices in Auckland for Māori graduates interested in coming and hearing first hand about working at ANZ. If you have any questions about the program, or the open day, please contact nzgraduates@anz.com It s cool to korero Te Runanga o Te Rarawa hosted popular comedian and radio talk-show host, Mike King recently. Mike presented a series of seminars in an effort to reduce suicide in the Far North. He presented an evening seminar at Te Ahu and held two sessions with both senior and junior students at Kaitaia College. Mike is involved with the Key to Life Charitable Trust which aims to achieve a zero suicide rate in New Zealand. The initiative was organised by Miriam Larsen-Barr a former student of Kaitaia College who in involved in a mental health promotion project called Engage Aotearoa. Miriam is currently working towards a doctorate in clinical psychology. The seminars generated a lot of discussion from the community who are looking at positive ways to move forward to eliminate suicide. Mike and his team were supported by Runanga staff over the time he was in the north. He was very complementary about the positive way in which they undertake their work with young people. Above: Mike King, Miriam Larsen Barr and Mike s partner Jo Methven. 19

20 Te Rarawa Iwi Summit : He Anga Whakamua Helping to create our future pathway forward for Te Rarawa Iwi Inaugural Te Rarawa Summit big success More than 180 Iwi members participated in the recently held Te Rarawa Summit. The purpose of the Summit was to bring Iwi members together from everywhere to talk about the future we want for our Iwi. A range of our own experts and thinkers presented key note addresses over the three day hui. The summit was framed around four developmental pou; social, cultural, economic and environmental. In this edition we look at the feedback from a series of cultural workshops. Cultural vision The loss of language, the loss of cultural identity, the loss of tikanga and the loss of connection with each other permeated the feedback from the Cultural Pou workshops and were clearly identified as the significant cultural issues confronting Te Rarawa. The tone of the workshop comments emphasised the graveness of this situation and pointed to the relationship between social issues and the disconnection of our Te Rarawa whanau from traditional cultural values and identity. The optimistic suggestions that the remedy for these ails presided in more marae wananga were tempered by the feedback that whanau attendance at marae wananga; and hui for that matter, is often meagre and regularly consists of those same dedicated whanau who continue to support the marae on an ongoing basis. But where are the others? The feedback posed the pertinent question of how do we reconnect our whanau with their identity and consequently bring them back to their marae, while they are still breathing and able to contribute; as compared to waiting until they come home to be buried? The workshops identified a range of priorities that clearly describe Te Rarawa as an Iwi that wants to be fluent in te reo o Te Rarawa; to be connected and contributing to their hapu and marae; to be in touch with and supportive of each other; and to be active in the retention and development of the authentic Te Rarawa cultural identity. Retention and regeneration of te reo o Te Rarawa featured highly as a key priority to contribute to that state of being. This included support for kaumatua and kuia as the guardians of te reo me ona tikanga o Te Rarawa. Other priorities included the protection and promotion of taonga tuku iho. The notion of a Te Rarawa archival kaupapa and mechanism was supported and feedback indicated a strong interest in understanding the history of Te Rarawa taonga which was inextricably intertwined with the tikanga, te reo and history of Te Rarawa hapu and whanau. The workshops also confirmed a desire to support mahi toi in all its forms, as a tangible expression of creativity that holds the potential to not only express the Te Rarawa identity on a local, national and international stage, but also to promote the use of Te Rarawa reo me ona tikanga amongst its own whanau, especially our exceptionally talented tamariki. A resounding cry coming through for hapu and marae to be strengthened, in order to lead the renaissance of these kaupapa in a manner that reflected the function of the different cells in the human body. Just as healthy cells are necessary to fortify the human body, so too are healthy hapu and marae, necessary to fortify Te Rarawa as an Iwi. 20

21 What do we need to do? The workshop participants turned their attention to the question of what do we need to do to achieve these priorities. Feedback indicated a strong desire to see ourselves better reflected in the world in which we live; and noted that we should not rely on the Government and the media to define who we are as a people. Greater provision of Te Rarawa visual and performing arts, commercial and cultural branding, archiving, kapahaka, carving, ta moko etc, would allow us to regularly see our own reflections, thus reinforcing our identity. Mechanisms like wananga, summit hui, cultural centres, festivals, and modern technology were identified as the means to engage our people in these activities. There was recognition that whanau possessed a multitude of talents and skills, of the type that would be invaluable in fortifying hapu and marae for the journey ahead. Suggestions included: all Te Rarawa whanau having a whanau plan in place; the development of a Te Rarawa skills database; the formation of skilled Te Rarawa teams helping to develop the broader marae skills base; and drawing upon Te Rarawa s connected people to connect hapu and marae with those that could stimulate economic development within the rohe. The Cultural Pou workshop proffered a vision of Te Rarawa as a population of te reo speakers. Where te reo me ona tikanga were normalised within Te Rarawa rohe; and our mokopuna were able to stand proudly as Te Rarawa. Some of the Evaluation comments Awesome stuff great ideas; Magic Summit Well done Need to keep holding summit next time mix it up Kia nui atu nga kai korero wahine he toa hoki tatou tatou katoa Would like to see the summit happen every year Lessons learnt were excellent. Excellent format well facilitated Local crafts was good. Continue what you are doing cool High calibre of presenters. Enjoyed the whanaungatanga. Great venue, great feedback session last day. We can create our own future with the boost of resources that we have. Great range of topics and speakers, perhaps the hui next year will be about drilling down into some of the issues. Nga mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa nga Kaiwhakahaere o Te Rarawa. There is a need to have a research/ development strategy to inform everything we do in Te Rarawa. We have many people who can help and support Te Rarawa. This has been a great summit - Congratulations Tino pai te hui nei, Pai rawa ki ahau, kia tu ano tetahi hui, penei ana ia tau, ia atu tau ranei. Above: Workshop participants Suzanne Duncan, Sheree Peti, Kaahu White, Laura Peti, Te Hau White 21

22 Na te Heamana Horekau he kaupapa i tu atu i te matenga a Hone Papita Raukura Hotere mo te wa pahure aa tae noa ki tenei pitopito korero, e tangi tonu ana te ngakau mona, me ratou katoa kua hoki atu ki te kainga tuturu mo tatou te tangata. Engari ia Ralph nga hua toi i puawai mai i tona hinengaro me te puna o tona maramatanga. He tamaiti no te kainga, ko reira tonu ia e takoto ana kia puta mai te korero he toka tumoana ke, e tu ana i te tai hauauru me he rakau tupatapata, haere e te tohunga toi, e te puna o te ao marama. Ka huri ki te hunga ora hei tatai hono, mai i te rangi ki te whenua, te whenua ki te rangi. Titiro mai ra, whakarongo mai ra ki te manu rangatira, ki a Rupe e tohua iho nei he karere whakamarama. Tiakina, hapaitia te kuru pounamu a o tatou tupuna kia whai kaha koe ki te whangai to whanau, kit e whakamana ra ano ou hapu, kia tu ai tou iwi hei tuapapa mou.kia kaua hoki e riro he iwi penihana. Ahakoa kei hea tatou ki te ao, he tatai ano ki te kainga hei kanohi kitea, anei matou e tatari ana ki nga marae atea, haere mai, haere mai, hoki mai ra. It is once again with pride and pleasure that I can report to our people on the advances we have made over the last season. The choices we have made as an iwi over the past twenty years or more have at times been controversial, often criticized and sometimes undermined. But we have held fast to a belief in our perspective which we have based on extensive historical research, local experience and well qualified leadership. The best results are achieved through trust. Our hapu and iwi communities throughout the north are very short on trust for a variety of reasons and as we have found in Tiriti o Waitangi negotiations that this can become the biggest of issues where white can suddenly become black. To address this we have spent a lot of time and attention on establishing strategic and planning frameworks with priorities that reach into our iwi constituency both at home and afar. The vision of tino rangatiratanga is by no means a new one, but we have yet to provide the means by which it can be achieved. This still leaves us vulnerable for a bit longer to lone rangers and the anti iwi lobby fuelling a mistrust among the poorly informed. The recent Ngati Kahu Remedies Report affirmed our Te Rarawa contention about the role and responsibility of iwi to work in unison with hapu for the benefit of whanau. This will strengthen our position on the Whakaputanga claim which discusses iwi infrastructure as a response to the threat of colonization. We have established four pou to rest our iwi priorities upon and I fully expect that in a very short time we will have guaranteed our ongoing economic security, put back in place our kaitiaki roles and responsibilities and have the beginnings of a new Maori economy both at home and worldwide. To complement this development we have the Social Wellbeing and Development Accord which was mandated by six cabinet ministers and eighty seven senior public servants all committed to outputs that improve outcomes. With a number of mechanisms in place to assure our future sustainability, the emphasis is now shifting to tangata whenua communities and putting in place the nuts and bolts that will bring this settlement home to them in the way that we have agreed. One thing has become clear to me, these are the components of a new paradigm shift by all stakeholders in our communities which can construct the tino rangatiratanga we desire. Our success in these endeavours relies on trust and we must all work hard to regenerate this taonga that has been missing from amongst us for far too long. Tena, whakapono mai e hoa ma, e te iwi e, ka anga whakamua atu ai mo nga uri whakatupu te take. 22

23 Nga ra o mua Te Rarawa Health Portfolio Group This photo was taken at the launch of a research report put together by the Health Portfolio of Te Runanga o Te Rarawa in 1994 entitled, Male Adolescent Health. Most of the Runanga business was run by voluntary committees at that time. The hui was held at Oturu Marae in This report along with one on cannabis use marked the beginnings of our successful service development and delivery programme which is still in operation nearly 20 years later. Back: L-R: John Campbell (Runanga Chairman), Hine King, Maryanne Klaricich (Researcher), Danny Watkins, Paul White. Front: L-R: Rae Bates, Florence Campbell, Rosemary Simpson (Te Puni Kokiri) Absent: Portfolio member Ahu Baker. Whakamaharatanga Me mihi kau ake ki te hunga kua hoki ki te kainga tuturu mo tatou te tangata. Ko ratou ena i hoki wairua atu ki Hawaikinui, Hawaikiroa, Hawaikipamamao. No reira haere e nga mate haere, haere atu ra. Korou Kore: Kere Matiu Ngati Manawa: Raphael Pomare Matihetihe: Raukura Ralph Hotere, Girlie Murupaenga Dunn Ngai Tupoto:.Peter Hohua, Iri Gardiner (nee Walters), Sonny Harris, Hone Perich, Phyllis Davis Morehu: Jock Rudolph, Carlos Rudolph, Joe Adams, Leslie Wehi Roma: Manu Kire, Lydia Smith, Tipene Murupaenga Waipuna: Basil Tipene, Barry Tipene, June Topia Te Uri o Hina: Hector Busby Jnr. Whangape: Hori Wairehu Hokai Te Rarawa : Johnny Matthews Waiparera: Kathleen Leslie Motuti: Troy Te Tai Taiao: John Peri Also: Charlie Larkins, Lilma Tahana (Biddy), Paddy Whiu, Hori Ranga, Mana Francis, Hani Pomare, Nathan Gin, Erana Downes, Catherine Harris. 23

24 NGA MARAE O TE RARAWA Korou Kore Marae, Ahipara Delegate: Syd Nathan Phone: (09) ; sidntui@xtra.co.nz Matihetihe Marae, Mitimiti Delegate: Henry Tahana Phone (09) ; htahana@hotmail.com Taiao Marae, Pawarenga Delegate: Malcolm Peri Phone: (09) ; pouoterangi@xtra.co.nz Tauteihiihi Marae, Kohukohu Delegate: Maiki Smith Phone: (09) Morehu Marae, Pawarenga Delegate: Bob Pirini Phone: wk. (09) Hm (09) bob@terarawa.co.nz Motuti Marae, Motuti Delegate: Joanie Daniels Phone: ; kohinemataroa@gmail.com Ngai Tupoto Marae, Motukaraka Delegate: Wendy Henwood Phone: (09) ; raywen@igrin.co.nz Ngati Manawa Marae, Panguru Delegate: Rihari Dargaville Phone: (027) ; rihari.takuira@gmail.com Wainui Marae, Wainui Delegate: Tame Murray Phone: (09) ; tamekahitimurray@gmail.com.nz Ohaki Marae, Pawarenga Delegate: Sam Tecklenburg Phone: ; sam@terarawa.co.nz Pateoro Marae, Te Karae Delegate: Ramon Lyall ; ramonlyall@slingshot.co.nz Rangikohu Marae, Herekino Delegate: Katie Murray Phone: (09) waitomo.papakainga@xtra.co.nz Roma Marae, Ahipara Delegate: Catherine Davis Phone: ; catherinedavis@hotmail.co.nz Te Arohanui Marae, Mangataipa Delegate: Jemaima Winikerei Phone: (09) Te Kotahitanga Marae, Whangape Delegate: Richard Murray Phone: (09) ; indigenious@xtra.co.nz Te Rarawa Marae, Pukepoto Delegate: Dixon Motu Phone: (09) ; dixon.morehu@gmail.com Te Uri o Hina Marae, Pukepoto Delegate: John Walsh Phone: (09) : john.walsh@pkffa.co.nz Waihou Marae, Waihou Delegate: Wayne Te Tai Phone: ; Wayne.TeTai@wananga.ac.nz Waiparera Marae, Rangi Point Delegate: William Bercich (09) ; willypeach@hotmail.com Waipuna Marae, Panguru Delegate: Abraham Witana Phone: ; abe@terarawa.co.nz Whakamaharatanga Marae, Manukau Delegate: Connie Hassan Phone: ; conton@ihug.co.nz Te Runanga o Te Rarawa PO Box 361, Kaitaia, 0441 Phone: (09) ; Fax: Te Kukupa editorial team Toka Tumoana Te Oranga Produced April 2013 Paul; toreatai@xtra.co.nz Rongo; phone or drop contributions off at 16 Matthews Ave, Kaitaia Matthews Ave, PO Box 361, Kaitaia Phone: (09) , Fax: (09) Matthews Ave, PO Box 341, Kaitaia Phone: (09) , Fax (09) Website: