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1 Da Wot Up Informer CONNECTING WHANAU CONNECTING HAPU Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Kia Ora Whanau Kia ora whanau nga mihi atu ano kia koutou.. I know it s been a while since our last panui but the Trust have decided to try bi-annual to save cost more than anything. Your feedback would be welcomed on this matter. On a sad note, our Hapu have lost 2 very important people within the last 6 months. One being Rawiri Te Whare and Dennis Polamalu the other. Uncle Dennis was an unassuming and a very intelligent man. He worked tirelessly for his people and for that alone he is missed. He had a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Business Management. He was a valued member of the Nga Kaihautu team as a researcher which negotiated claims with the Office of Treaty Negotiations between He then moved over to his Ngati Rangiwewehi side to help in their Settlement Claim s as well while continuing to represent Ngati Tuteniu on the Board of Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa. Moe mai Uncle, Moe mai. Haere atu ra Noise Mitigation RDC and Opus have signed off on the contractors to start the noise insulation package at Pikirangi Marae. It has taken a while but with the hard work that Donna has endured to get the negotiations with RDC to this point has been rewarding and satisfying she has said and that she will see the fruits of her hard work before this year is out. Donna is also working with RDC on the insulation package for Ruamata Marae. She has said that with Ruamata the shower and toilet blocks are the main stumbling block at the moment otherwise everything else is ready to go. She mentioned that there is a good chance that RDC will include the shower and toilet blocks after talking to the Mayor Kevin Winters. AGM Ngati Uenukukopako Iwi Trust annual general meeting was well attended by the Hapu. It s fair to say that the meeting went really well. There were a couple of presentations, one from Margret Jones on Kangen Water and the other from Hera Naera of a Iwi Management Plan. Both presentations were well received and the Trust will continue to keep the whanau informed of any updates. Also because the Trust only received two nominations for elections of Trustees, the voting process was not needed and that all the criteria was satisfactorily fulfilled by the nominees they were automatically elected as Trustees on to the Board. Donna Te Kanawa was reelected for another term and Johanne Whillis is our new Trustee replacing John Ransfield who decided not to stand again. A copy of the annual reports can be accessed on the Ruamata and Pikirangi website at Naumaiplace.com. Retaining wall Our Trust paid for a retaining wall at the kaumatua flats situated at Rotokawa baths. Hera Naera was able to organise the whanau and equipment needed to erect the wall. The original quote given was $7000 but the whanau were able to keep those cost down to a minimum by doing the job ourselves and all up it cost a little under $1800. Our Trust decided to support this project because the safety of our people is paramount. The old wall was giving way and it had to be replaced urgently. The Trust wish to thank all those involved in this project for their time and hard work and it was great to see the whanaungatanga over the two days. Inside this issue: Our People: Uncle John Queen s Honors 2 Tribute to Rawiri Te Whare 3 NGATI UENUKUKOPAKO IWI TRUST VOL 8 Hakihea (December 2012) Maara 4 Rongoa 5 Mokoia Island Update 6 Chairman s View 7 TPT Update 8

2 Our People: Wahine o Ngati Uenukukopako Held on Friday 11 May at the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua, we were proud to see our Ngati Uenukukopako ladies representing us Maraea Rangiteaorere in the academic arena and graduating with a range of qualifications from Bachelor degrees to Certificates. Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Gaylene Woods Bachelor of Iwi Environmental Management, Zena Patu and mum Rose Te Whau Diploma in Maori Visual Arts Level 6, Joan Taikato and Hera Naera Te Ara Reo Maori Level 5, Brolene Pirika Certificate in Waka Ama Level 4, Louise Rogers Certificate in Computing Level 3, Jahna- Lorraine Hau Certificate in Money Management Level 3. Our People: Queen s Birthday Honors Uncle John Ransfield was awarded the Queens service medal for his services to the community and Police Force. His work takes him all over the country promoting firearm safety and gun licensing. Last year he was named as the Outdoor New Zealand, Outdoor Excellence Volunteer of the Year. Uncle John has been a member of the New Zealand Police Search and Rescue for 30 years and is the President of the Rotorua Hunting Club and also affiliated to 52 other fishing and hunting clubs throughout New Zealand. He is also on many Trust and committees in the community, one in particular is Pikirangi Marae of which he is the Chairman. Uncle John was adamant that his Marae would not be put in the same situation as Owhata Marae was in when an arsonist set the wharetupuna Tutanekai on fire. He and his committee set about installing water sprinklers in all the buildings at Pikirangi Marae. One of the first Marae throughout Te Arawa to have the whole complex fitted with a sprinkler system. Uncle John was also a founding Trustee for Ngati Uenukukopako Iwi Trust. He has helped guide and shape the Trust to where it is today. On behalf of the Trust we wish Uncle John all the best and we know the Trust can always turn to Uncle John for advice and support. No reira, nga mihi nui ki a koe Uncle John, te rangatira o nga hiwi o Whakapoungakau. Our People: Te Ra Whakanuia Te Miha Ua/Cookson was welcomed to his new role within Te Taura Whiri I te Reo Maori (Maori Language Commission) as Kaiwhakahaere Matua - Te Aroākapa General Manager Policy, Community Funding and Communications. Whanau from Ngati Uenukukopako travelled down to the capital to support and tautoko Te Miha into this prestigious position. Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori was established to give effect to Te Reo Māori being an official language. The Act intended that this agency lead and be the key government advisor on the Māori Language. Part of his portfolio is to lead a team which recommends policy and provides Māori language advice to the government. Also part of his duties is to over see Community Funding for the Mā Te Reo Fund which aims at increasing the use of Te Reo Māori within whānau and communities. As well as supporting Manu Kōrero, Te Matatini and other significant events for Māori. Another responsibility is promoting Māori Language Week and the Māori Language Awards each year. This includes agreeing to the annual themes with communities (2013 is Ngā Ingoa Māori), and raising awareness throughout the Motu of the importance of Te Reo Māori. Page 2 D A W AT UP I N FO R M E R

3 Tribute to Rawiri Te Whare We cannot go past in acknowledging the passing of a visionary, a leader and the most eloquent of speakers. Rawiri will be remembered Maraea by Rangiteaorere the legacy he has left behind, a legacy that will benefit many generations to come. He has left us with a great foundation to see his people want for nothing and it s up to all that remain to follow forward with his vision and encapsulate his and our tupuna values, Look after the land, look after the people and look ahead He should also be remembered for pulling together a large proportion of Te Arawa to settle with the Crown. That in itself should not be scoffed at especially in Te Arawa. This is something we will probably not see again for some time and to this scale. Tributes Waiariki Institute of Technology kaumatua Ken Kennedy said Mr Te Whare's death was a huge loss for Te Arawa. "He has joined a number of great leaders Te Arawa has lost over the last few years. Rawiri was a great man and is a huge loss for us.. "He was a key component at Waiariki with the teaching of our language. He always knew it was an important factor in keeping our culture alive. He will be missed." Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters said the flags at the council building will be flying at half mast tomorrow and Thursday as a sign of respect to prominent Te Arawa kaumatua Rawiri Te Whare It is with sadness that the Maori Party joins with the Te Whare family, Ngati Tahu and Ngati Whaoa in mourning the loss of Rawiri Te Whare. "I remember Rawiri in his career at Waiariki Institute of Technology when he was called upon to fill the shoes of pakeke Hiko Hohepa in continuing the development of Maori Studies there," says Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki. "His calling after this was to assist iwi in the completion of the historic Central North Island Forests Land Collective Settlement known as the CNI - an amazing achievement in forestry settlement involving over 100 claimant groups." "It is no mean feat to pull together iwi and Page 3 negotiate a deal of $85 million whilst acknowledging the unique circumstances of each iwi. For that he will be remembered." "Ngati Tahu, Ngati Whaoa, tae noa atu ki te whanui o te waka o Te Arawa, maringi ana a te waikamo i te hingahinga. Moe mai ra e koro." Wow u we're greater than I thought so many achievements in your life you have helped so many people uncle u are so wonderful man they are lowering the district council flag tomorrow for u my uncle 2 acknowledge the great loss Toni Anderson. Mr Te Whare was also the deputy chairman of Tauhara North No 2 Trust. Chairman Ngahi Bidois said Mr Te Whare was a highly valued member of the trust who chaired the Human Resource sub-committee and was the recognised leader of te reo and tikanga cultural aspects of the trust. "Rawiri shared many pearls of wisdom which formed the basis of our values and identity. Rawiri was always focused on the main goal of the trust, the development of our people. Rawiri will be remembered for his quick intellect, commitment, courage, wise words, quirky sense of humour and huge smile." Haere atu ra te Rangatira, Haere ki roto i te ringaringa o te Atua Haere Haere e moe. Your work is now done Uncle David time for you to rest with Nana and Koro and your brothers and sisters who have passed. Please give grandad and the whanau a hug and kiss from those of us left behind. :( R.I.P Uncle much love to aunty Pat and te whanau pani. Moti Hepi. Pihopa Kingi, said Mr Te Whare was a humble and reserved gentleman who had been active in helping settle many of the Central North Island forestry and land claims, including places like Kaingaroa forest. "He worked at Waiariki for many years until the Central North Island forestry and land settlements. He applied himself just as diligently and earnestly to his task seeking a fair and just settlement to those claims. His loss will be felt amongst many, many families and individuals who knew him well." We had the pleasure of working with Rawiri during direct negotiations. A humble and intelligent man with the highest levels of integrity and honesty. His contribution has been huge. We will miss him. Claire, Ash and Howard Sinclair Robertson Associates HOKI WAIRUA E KORO E KI A RATOU MA KUA NGARO ATU KI TE PO URIURI KI TE PO TANGOTANGO, KI TE PO I OTI ATU, HAERE TE WHAKAIHUWAKA TE PITAU WHAKAREIA KI TUA O TE ARAI KI PAERAU KI TE PUKENGANUI O TAWAUWAU KI TE PUTAHITANGA O RE- HUA, KI O KUIA KI O KOROUA KI O MATUA ME O K A R A N G A R A N G A T A N G A MAHA E TATARI ANA MOU, KO TE AROHA MUTUNGA KORE! HOKI ATU KOE KI TE HAU KAINGA TUTURU MO TAUA TE TANGATA, TO WAIRUA KI A IO MATUA NUI, TO KIKOKIKO KI TE KOPU O PAPATUANUKU! E TE KOROUA NGAKAU TAPATAHI, NGAKAU MARAE HAERE ATU RA, HAERE ATU RA! AROHANUI TUI MATIRA RANAPIRI-RANSFIELD XXXX KI TE KIRIMATE TENEI RANGI KA NOHO KOU- TOU I RARO I TE KAPUA POURI O AITUA, APOPO, KA RIRO I TETEHI ATU, KIA KAHA, KIA U, KIA MAIA, KIA MANAWANUI, KUA ORA ANO A PAPA I NGA RANGITUPAPA! XXXXX Amazing leader and Negotiator of the last millenium, for Central North Island Iwi. Under the leadership of Rawiri Te Whare Ngati Tahu/Whaoa, Maori from Te Arawa waka and Mataatua have been left an incredible legacy. He aspired to the heights expected of a great Rangatira Haere atu ra haere atu ra te Rangatira Rawiri, our regards to Pat and the wider whanau, Hawea Whanau Moe mai e te rangatira, e koro I roto i te korowai aroha o tatau Tupuna. Takoto mai i runga i to atamira. Haere atu ra e koro, haere ki Paerau ki te huinga o te kahurangi. Moe mai moe mai Haere atu ra Haere atu ra. D A W AT UP I N FO R M E R

4 Maara The Trust is working in conjunction with Ngati Te Roro o te rangi Hapu Trust and Tuteniu Hapu Trust in establishing a maara for our Marae initially. Then in the future look into a viable commercial venture utilising all lands of our people within our boundaries that are unproductive. The vision is to use these pockets of land to benefit the people. The opportunities are endless if this project was to get off the ground. We are taking small steps and learning as we go, trying new methods and experimenting with what best grows where. There are four raised beds that have been built, two at Ruamata and two at Hinemoa Point. It was suggested that we grow vegetables that we could either freeze or make pickles, relishes or preserve from. It would be good to get some feedback from the whanau of what they would like to see us grow or to send in recipes for us to try or better yet, come help make it in maybe March next year. We have planted cauliflower, broccoli, beetroot, carrots, onions, tomatoes, silver beet, strawberries, maori corn, sweet corn, maori riwai, kamokamo and pumpkin. edge individuals have acquired over the years gardening and sharing that knowledge with us. The maori corn and riwai will be used for seed next year and the seeds we get from the pumpkin and kamokamo will be used to germinate our own seedlings for the following spring season. Simon Barrakat is currently putting together a 12 month planting schedule so that we able to utilize our gardens to the fullest. Again I ask the whanau for support in terms of the knowl- Ellen Galvin has offered her support and advice so far of creating a worm farm. She has her own worm farm at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata and was proud to show it to us. Also the help given by Buffy and Jason in maintaining our beds have been absolutely wonderful especially when everyone these days find it hard to give up a bit of their time freely. The Trust have had talks with the Council and Wildlands of getting rid of the willow at the lakes edge by Ruamata. They have agreed to help out which would hopefully make our job easier when we move our gardens closer to the lake. We estimate we have about 60m of land before reaching the lakes edge. About 20m is swamp and so the Trust is looking into a mini wetlands there plus clear up the lake front where we can create a BBQ area for the whanau and a place for the Kura to launch their waka. But that s for the future and more meetings around the table before we are able to move forward, Our priority is the joint maara project we have with the other Eastern Affiliates and trying to make that a success. Please don't hesitate to talk to any of your Trustees about our maara or plans for our Family Picnic area at Ruamata. Also if you have any ideas of how we should progress with our maara or grow, or anything else please don't hold them to yourself. We are always happy to receive feedback from the whanau, good or bad. Our contact information is on the back of this panui and it need not be just about the maara, it could be about anything you choose. Page 4 DA WAT UP INFORMER

5 Rongoa: Maori Medicine Rongoa is the Māori term for medicines that are produced from native plants in New Zealand. Use of these medicines prevented many sicknesses, and provided remedies for the sick. In traditional Māori healing, diagnosis involved a holistic approach that included mind, body and spirit - mauri (spark or life force), wairua (spirit), and tapu (natural law). Whakapapa or genealogy was also considered Tohunga, the medical practitioners of the Māori world, passed their knowledge down through the generations, and modern Māori healers still use many of the concepts and practices. Tapu and noa are concepts concerning the prevention of illness in the community or individual through obeying the natural law and order of the Māori world. Tapu - considered the strongest force in Māori life - dictates safe or unsafe practices in many aspects of life, relating to sacred objects, places or people, practices and prohibitions. Transgressing tapu could result in sickness, mental illness or death. Noa is the complimentary action through karakia or blessing to lift any restriction or appease any breach of tapu on a person, place or thing. Māori tohunga The connection between the elements and sickness or medical problems was the key to the craft of the tohunga. Skilled in the use of healing herbs and plants found in Aotearoa, the tohunga made rongoā or tonics, preparations and prescriptions, used mirimiri or massage, karakia or incantations and prayer, and wai tapu - water therapy, including suffusions, steam and heat applications. The 18th century scientist Joseph Banks, who travelled with Captain James Cook, observed that Māori were in good health and appeared to suffer from few diseases. Rongoa Māori today Today Rongoa Māori is taught within communities, and more formally through continuing education courses. There is a growing interest in Rongoa Māori, according to Rob McGowan, a Waikato University community education officer in Tauranga who runs workshops on traditional Māori medicine. Lack of knowledge about the bush and the plants required was the biggest obstacle for most people learning about the medicine, McGowan said. Students also had to learn how to collect plants properly so they did not damage trees, before learning about preparing the medicine. This all had to happen within the context of tikanga (customs) that applied to Rongoa Māori, he said. McGowan s courses are held in the bush, working with the plants and observing the practices that are important to traditional healers. He aims to give participants a good foundation towards developing an understanding of Māori medicine. Native healing herbals Remedies are produced by companies like Native Healing Herbals which has a range of therapeutic creams and balms, using the principles of the tohunga, and using a form of reiki or hands on healing energy. The company says all herbs are wild picked according to moon phases, and karakia is said before harvesting of native plants and herbs and at completion of balm making. All preparations are GM free, and produced by hand in small batches with no contact with plastics to avoid chemical leaching. No chemicals, perfumes or artificial ingredients are used. Common NZ plant species used for medicine Harakeke (NZ flax) Flowers: Vary from yellow to red to orange. Rongoa: The sticky gum is used as an external treatment for boils, toothache, wounds, burns, eczema and scalds. Leaves can dress broken bones. Juice from the root disinfects wounds, and a root poultice treats intestinal worms, ringworm and constipation. Other uses: Harakeke is widely used for weaving mats, clothing,kete / bags, kono / bowls. Historically New Zealand exported large amounts of flax for fabrication into durable marine ropes. Harakeke is made into bird snares, fishing lines, woven sails and toys / instruments for children. Root juice was used as ink, and the gum for letter seals. Flower stalks made floats and rafts, and nectar sweetened drinks and food. Today flax derivatives are sold in many different forms such as oil, soap and cream. Koromiko Flowers: White or light blue / late summer. Rongoa / medicinal qualities: Young leaf tips are chewed for diarrhoea and dysentery. Used extensively in WWII for this purpose - dried leaves were sent to New Zealand soldiers overseas. Active ingredient is phenolic glycocide. Koromiko leaves can treat ulcers, sores, headaches, kidney and bladder troubles; be used as a pack on babies for skin sores. Other uses: Koromiko produces little wood but is known for its toughness and elasticity. Branches give off good heat when burned. Kowhai Flowers: Large, drooping bright yellow flowers in bunches / spring. Forms into distinctive hard brown seed pods. Rongoa: All kowhai parts - bark, inner bark, flower, leaves, juice - can be used as rongoa. The tree has toxic alkaloids so careful preparation of rongoa must be observed. Bark-infused liquid treats internal ailments, colds and sore throats. It is also used on cuts, bruises and swelling. Boiled and crushed bark treats sprains, alleviates broken limbs, bruises, infected skin, wounds and skin diseases. Kowhai ashes are used to treat ringworm. Other uses: Yellow dye is extracted from the petals. Wood is highly durable and can be used for fencing. Flowering marks the time for planting kumara. Pohutukawa Flowers: Piercing, flame-coloured pom-pom shaped blooms. Rongoa: The pohutukawa was highly respected and usually the tohunga extracted and made the rongoa giving it a tapu status. When infused, the inner bark treats dysentry and diarrhoea (contains ellagic acid). The nectar of the flowers helps alleviate sore throats. Other uses: Honey is produced from the flowers. Essential oils can be extracted from the inner bark. Wood is hard and durable, and used for making boats, paddles, weapons and eel clubs. Puriri Flowers: Outer dark pink petals fading to very light towards the centre. Rongoa: Infused puriri leaves treat ulcers, sore throats and are used for bathing sore muscles, backache and sprains. Medicinal quality of the leaves has resulted in a patented germicide. Other uses: Bark produces yellow and brown dyes. New Zealand s strongest and hardest wood, puriri makes durable objects such as paddles, spades, handles, bridges, fencing. It also can be used as a perfume. Page 5 D A W AT UP I N FO R M E R

6 Mokoia Island Trust Update The Trust at the moment is still working on the MOU with the parties that frequently use the island and a Iwi Management Plan. This plan is being spearheaded by Gina Mohi in conjunction with Hera Naera. They both are knowledgeable concerning environmental issues and both were chosen to receive sponsorship from the Regional Council to attend the Making Good Decision training programme. It is designed and promoted by the Ministry of the Environment and Local Government New Zealand providing the skills needed to run a fair and effective resource consent hearings and to make informed decisions. The intentions is to pro- Tai had not resigned from the Trust and so the Board is in the process of rectifying this matter. There has also been another change to the committee in that Pihopa Kingi has stepped down as Chair and Tai Eru was elected into the position. Recently some of the Trustees were involved with the monitoring of vegetation plots on the island with the Department of Conservation. These plots were started back in 1991 and the insight of what their area should look like if it was predator free. This information could also give an indication of when we see the likes of other tree species start to pop up like the Rewarewa, Totara, Rimu and the like and how we can maybe help that process along by planting native trees. All this information once collated will be very important to how we implement or make decisions for the future of the island. vide Iwi with an opportunity to build Resource Management Act knowledge and the capability for Iwi to contribute to the decision making. Trustees and volunteers were also able to assist DOC with the monitoring of the traps on the island. The Trustees hope that more of our people become involved in this monitoring so that they become aware of the importance of having a quarantine procedure. One of our long term views of the Island is to see our native bird species and native trees thrive and prosper with our help. So whanau if you would like to help in anyway let your Trustees know and we will endeavour to accommodate. Your Trustees for Ngati Uenukukopako are Te Ara Groot, Huhana Claytonformation gained over that time can and Evans and Nireaha Pirika. quite possibly help other areas gain an in- Recently Ngati Rangiteaorere held an election to replace Pirihira Fenwick on the Trust Board. Rangimahuta Easthope was duly elected and the Mokoia Island Trust formally welcomed her on board. However there was a slight hick up with their elections because they elected Cathy Dewes to replace Tai Eru. VOLUME 8 Page 6

7 Chairman s View Your Trust continues to look for opportunities that will benefit our people, while ensuring that things that may impact on our people in a negative way are challenged and must be made accountable. Recently, Rangiteaorere Agreement In Principle was given to the Trust to go over. In that agreement we found that a lot of our peoples right as Ngati Rangiteaorere would be taken from them and, if not challenged would be put into legislation. We all must be vigilant and all must be prepared to stand and be counted. We cannot let those few who would manipulate the government processes for their own means and to tear apart one of the few things that make us uniquely Maori and that being, a Hapu. Talking about processes the same could be said of TAGH. Recently TAGH AGM was held at the Millennium Hotel of which only Shareholders could attend, that in effect meant that beneficiaries could not attend. That did not sit right with our Trustees and was challenged with a number of things. We signed a Shareholders Agreement in November of last year and at this AGM a few things we fought for to be included in the Agreement were effectively nullified by the Board of TAGH with their Strategic Plan and Dividend Policy. Also they breached the agreement by not ensuring that certain parts of the agreement were followed. So forgive me if it looks as if I don't have a lot of faith in the directors of TAGH at this particular point in time because I don't. First of all a moratorium was set for 2012 before affiliates would receive a dividend, that was changed to 2014 of which it was agreed to in the Shareholders Agreement. They presented at the AGM a new moratorium date of What s stopping them from doing the same thing in 2015 and pushing the date out for another 2 years. At the TPT AGM 2010 it was stated that the Chairpersons of each Affiliate would receive a copy of the Shareholders Agreement to sign, well that didn t happen but they did come back to us in September of 2011 and wanting us to sign on the dotted line. They clearly said then that the Agreement could not be changed and of course we changed it. They used a time factor in the equation so that we couldn t make to many changes to the Agreement and Affiliates pressured to sign the Agreement because of time constraints. The threat of not receiving a dividend at the same time with those that sign. That meant that Affiliates that did not sign would miss out on a dividend and could not be recovered effectively giving those that signed an extra payment, making it unfair. Why do you say it s unfair you may ask, well for pure simple reason that the capital used to fund the company of 34 million belongs to the 11 Affiliates not the company. We were told while negotiating the Shareholders Agreement that income from the commercial redress package would not be used in any dividend payment yet they include the commercial redress package in the financials clearly to make them look good. The Shareholders Agreement not been followed and the blame put on the TPT Trustees when clearly if they were to read their agreement they need to follow up to ensure the agreement was followed. It s these sort of actions by the TAGH Board that reminds me of a quote children should be seen not heard The Dividend policy put forward by TAGH Board is something that I am not willing to accept. They expect to give each Affiliate by 2020, a dividend totalling $500,000. That equates to a 1.6% per annum return on our investment. Today for a period of 10 years we are able to furnish a return of at least 5% per annum from the major NZ Banks. If you were to do the sums that s an extra 3.4% each Affiliate is missing out on, and everyone knows that the Bank interest rate is not the highest rate that could be achieved but it is probably the best low risk investment around. So considering the 5% from the Banks and 1.6% from TAGH. I beg to differ with the TAGH Board and that a 1.6% return is not attractive or reasonable for Affiliates to accept. Another thing I got from the meeting is that they are treating this company as a normal investment company on the same par as Craigs Investment and the like and trying to incorporate Maori tikanga into it where it suits them. I believe you cannot take out portions of our Maori culture to suit the pakeha corporate world. What I believe they are doing is seriously undermining our culture. If we were to treat them as a pakeha company then with that comes more accountability. It also does not give them an avenue of using the emotional blackmail card because it s about the facts and not about mana. TAGH was set up to grow the assets but what good is it if there is no real benefit filtering back to the beneficiaries. They also say they are there to create intergenerational wealth, then how do they intend to do that and give attractive returns on the $34 million. What has come apparent is that the Directors and the CEO are receiving more from our Settlement than the Affiliates. So how can we affect change? The only avenue to make a change is through the TPT Trustees. They need to be held accountable for the decisions they make concerning TAGH and the Trustees due diligence must prevail. The question I ask, Can we rely on this process working for us. Well, the Trustees have done nothing to jeopardize the Settlement assets so far, which is a good thing. What I think they fail to realize is that they should be ensuring that the beneficiaries are getting value for money as well. They should not be taking a back seat but to have more of a hands on approach. What do I mean by the hands on approach, well simply put they should be researching for themselves so that they do make informed decisions. They should be asking the hard questions instead of saying nothing or waiting for TPT Admin handouts. They are really there to make decisions for the whole of TPT beneficiaries and not their individual Affiliates. I know that some of the things I have mentioned are easier said then done but there is a need and when there is a need there is a way. I have always maintained that we are all better off in a collective and not individual. Over the past year that idea of a collective has waivered some-what because of actions within TAGH and TPT towards its Affiliates. It reminds me of what we accuse the Local Council of doing and so why do we do it to our own! That s crazy and very frustrating. I think I m becoming more cynical of those that seem not to care about what others have to contribute or say. We should all be prepared to challenge or question issues that do not serve the best interests of our people. On a lighter note we lose one of our Trustees to Australia. By the time you receive this panui she would have left. She intends to fly out to Aussie on the twentieth of December to join her husband who left some time back. I think she was holding off and I suppose she needed time to adjust or come to grips with the move and what she s leaving behind. On behalf of the Trust and the Hapu I would like to thank Huhana for her years of service to her people and wish her well wherever she decides to go or do with her life. Nga mihi atu kia koe, Huhana me to whanau hoki, Arohanui kia koutou. Page 7 D A W AT UP I N FO R M E R

8 TPT Update: Donna Te Kanawa (TPT Rep) Tourism: TAGH Board recently acquired the lease of the Waiotapu Thermal Tourist Park. The Park is rated as one of the top five tourist attractions that Rotorua has to offer and has a strong international reputation. Geothermal: Ngatamariki Wells. TAGH received the 1 st at risk payment from Mighty River Power following the successful outcome of the casing test. Pending the outcome of a 2 nd simulation test undertaken by MRP, a second at risk payment of $1m will be paid to TAGH. TAGH wider geothermal strategy are working in conjunction with Ngati Tahu-Ngati Whaoa to explore joint venture opportunities within the Ngati Tahu-Ngati Whaoa rohe. Agri-business: TAGH Board are considering the acquisition of a farm in the wider Rotorua region which also has synergies with the Boards geothermal strategy. Raukokore Gold Ltd: TAGH Director, Fred Cookson is on the board of Raukokore Gold Ltd and continues to update the Board on progress. To date Raukokore has been PSA free. CNI Iwi Holdings Ltd: CNIIHL has been fully engaged in pursuing the replant options over the CNI forests land since the announcement of the sale of Harvard Endowment College s interests in the Kaingaroa Timberlands partnership. The NZ Superfund (existing shareholder in the KT partnership) intends to increase its interests by taking up the majority of Harvard s shares, and the CNI Iwi have been offered an opportunity to participate in the replant. In order to progress the replant opportunity an investment subcommittee has been created to oversee the investment progress on behalf of CNIIHL. The TAGH CEO is TPT s representative on the investment subcommittee. TEA Report: Mana Whenua Process Review: The review process is not making adequate process. The 8 PSGE s cant reach agreement on a single process for all to comply with. Some Iwi have initiated their own kanohi ki te kanohi, but following their own rules and not one that is standard to all Iwi. Agreements may be reached without an agreed compliance process. Minister Finlayson meet with CNI leaders to discuss the progress of mana whenua, the CAP (Crown Agreed Portion), NZ Units, retained earnings. Ministers Office to consider all these matters in depth and respond in writing and may choose to follow up with another meeting. Devolution of Cultural Redress Assets: Henry Colbert continues to work on the devolvement of cultural redress assets. Ngati Uenukukopako have met with Henry and Nero re Rangitoto and following korero with OTS, further discussions will be held in the future. Also in further discussions, Rangiteorere AIP. Interim Management With the passing of Rawiri, changes needed to be enacted by the Board of Trustees to keep moving forward. Plus with the issue of TPT Rep elections next year, TPT Management needed and wanted direction from the Board. The TPT Board have appointed Nero and Henare as interim management till March next year were by we as Trustees would be better informed of the job description and process needed to tender out the General Managers position. I am hoping that this position will be considered by Nero or Henare but that s to be seen. The Board also convened a special meeting to mull over the election process and I am happy to report that some of the issues, if not all, of Ngati Uenukukopako s have been addressed. The Board have asked TPT in-house legal to align TPT Trust Deed to the Affiliates requests, that each Affiliate will elect a representative to TPT according to their individual Trust Deed. I just want to take this time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from myself and the whanau and I look forward to next years challenges as your Rep on the TPT Board. Ngati Uenukukopako Iwi Trust Contact Details. Postal Address: P.O. Box 7378 Rotorua Address: ngatiu@xtra.co.nz Ph: YOUR TRUSTEES: Rua Taikato Donna Te Kanawa Huhana Clayton-Evans Johanne Whillis Kapua Watene Nireaha Pirika