Tikarohia Te Marama - Ngāti Toa Rangatira
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Tikarohia Te Marama - Ngāti Toa Rangatira
TE RUNANGA O TOA RANGATIRA Tikarohia Te Marama July 2013 Haka Kids International Sensation This bunch of pre-schoolers has taken the internet by storm with their performance of Ka Mate. The passion exuding from the tamariki in this heartfelt performance has been winning the hearts of You Tube viewers around the world and the label „The World‟s Cutest Haka‟. Their 40 second screen debut has received over 169,000 You Tube hits and featured on overseas and New Zealand news outlets. The tamariki in this video are all from a Titahi Bay Childcare Centre and some of those featured are our Ngati Toa whanaunga. Raiatea Reweti (second from left) was a standout performer with comments likening him to „the next Ma‟a Nonu‟, „lil chap in the middle is so gorgeous‟, and „if you‟re not smiling at this, you need to go see a doctor‟! TV3 show Campbell Live interviewed Raiatea and his whanau which came as a surprise to them all with the attention that is being received. Raiatea of Ngati Toa and Raukawa decent displays a passion when he performs the haka and this can be seen when viewing the short video clip. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEP_wpqFvo Porirua Harbour - Ngāti Toa iwi study Over the last two year‟s Ngāti Toa and NIWA with assistance from Greater Wellington Regional Council have been working together to collect both historical and scientific information in order to build a better picture of what the harbour used to be like and how activities have impacted on it over time. A number of iwi members have been involved with this study since it‟s inception. The project concept was originally developed with the assistance of Graham Hastilow and is based on cultural information collected from Ngāti Toa kaumātua. In 2012, 14 iwi members were interviewed about their memories of customary fisheries at the harbour and this information was compiled with existing kaumātua oral histories held at Pataka Museum. The information collected has been analysed along with available scientific information to identify important fish and shellfish species, and determine their ecological role and value for Ngāti Toa and the community. Video recordings of the interviews were made by Pikihuia Haenga-Little and Wiremu Grace to enable these histories to be preserved for future generations. In 2013 iwi members have been assisting NIWA to undertake scientific surveys of fish species identified by kaumātua for the second phase of this project. The significance of this study has been recognised by cultural, scientific, and environmental groups around the country. A number of articles in the press have appeared following the release of a report detailing information gathered in the initial phase. Jennie Smeaton says “We have all heard the stories and now we have backed these up with historical and scientific information”. Ra Pomare and Roman Pierce assisting NIWA scientists to undertake fish surveys for phase two of the study. Ian Ware and Levi Tito also participated in surveys this year. NGA RARANGI E WHAI NEI ... From the Chair 2 Ceremonies 6 Chief Executives Report 3 Whanaungatanga 7 He Kōrero o Te Wā 4 Hākinakina 8 Environment 5 Feature story and more…... 9 - 12 From the Chair this opportunity to acknowledge the work of Te Kaha throughout the negotiations period and their tenacity in holding strong to achieve this settlement. There is a lot of work to be done between now and the settlement date which is expected to be in the first half of 2014. The settlement funds and the overall settlement package will certainly assist the iwi in forging ahead and building on the foundation that has already been created. Kia ora koutou e te whānau whānui It has been sometime since out last panui and we hope that Whanau have been able to access iwi panui through our iwi emails, website, facebook and their Whanau networks. We were able to finally complete our settlement negotiations at the end of 2012 by signing a Deed of Settlement with the Crown on 7th December. I‟d like to take We have a lot to look forward to in terms of the iwi development and I would like to acknowledge all those that have taken the time to complete the recent online te reo survey that will assist our Te Reo Maori Committee in developing a robust reo plan. This team have also concluded a series of successful Rangatahi Wananga that you can read about in the following pages. Another major piece of mahi for the iwi at the moment is the work being done for the Ngati Toa Iwi Exhibition that is scheduled to open at Te Papa in 2014. This is an exciting opportunity to show case the iwi to the many visitors to our National Museum and importantly something that we as an iwi can share and reflect on our history, successes and future aspirations. As the Chair I have been attending a number of iwi leaders forums around the motu along with our our Executive Director. It‟s important that we are represented and are staying abreast of nationally significant kaupapa that will have an impact on Maori. On a personal note I have found these hui a great opportunity to network with other iwi and to listen to their korero. Well Whanau let‟s hope that we have past the worst that winter has to offer and everyone is safe and warm for the remaining winter months. Nā Taku Parai Te Upoko Taiao Update Rawiri Faulkner Rawiri Faulkner is a Ngāti Toa representative on Te Upoko Taiao—The Natural Resources Mangaement Committeee at Greater Wellington Regional Council. Tēnā koutou kātoa te whānau o Ngāti Toarangatira. It has been a while since the last update and to be honest whānau it has been a really long hikoi! I always knew this was going to be a marathon and not a sprint, and we are finally seeing some clarity with regards to what the final regional plan will look like. So what have we done since the last panui? The Committee has now reached the stage where we are considering draft policies, rules and objectives. Recently there was the establishment of the Whaitua Committees, and this is what I will focus on in this update. Whaitua Committees will be Page 2 established for each of the five main catchment areas in the region (Ruamāhanga Valley, Wairarapa Coast, Kāpiti Coast, Porirua Harbour and the Hutt Valley/Wellington Harbour). Whaitua Committees are catchment-based collaborative advisory groups which will use their understanding of agriculture, biodiversity, Tangata Whenua, recreation, urban and economic interests to create a unique vision and prioritised objectives for the management of land and water resources in the catchment. This might include proposing how to manage and allocate land and water resources and recommending programmes of action to improve water quality and water use efficiency. The committee‟s recommendations, which may include regulatory or non-regulatory ways to achieve the whaitua vision, will go to the Greater Wellington Regional Council and Te Upoko Taiao – Natural Resource Committee for approval. ment. It is vital that we have representatives on the committee who are able to effectively communicate our environmental, social and cultural priorities. This is a significant evolution and a critical step towards improving the health of our waterways and estuaries. Ngāti Toarangatira will obviously have significant representation on the Whaitua Committee as this is critical for the Whaitua to be effective. It is not yet known when the Porirua Whaitua Committee will be established, however I will let you know when it is. It is important to note that the Whaitua Committee is not a representative committee, but a technical one. This means that its purpose is to collate as much information as possible to make informed recommendations on what is best for that catch- The Annual and General Meeting of Ngāti Toarangatira Manawhenua ki te Tau Ihu Trust is to be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Admirals Motor Lodge, Middle Renwick Road, BLENHEIM. The meeting will commence at 10am As always, I would welcome your input and feedback. I am also available to attend hui or meetings as well. Once we have a draft plan completed, I will work with Jenny and arrange a hui for us to get together and discuss it. I will keep you posted as to when and where that hui will be. If you would like to provide feedback or would just like to know more, please contact Jennie in the Rūnanga Office.There is not much more to report really whānau, so watch this space as I will keep you posted on any significant developments. He Panui: Ngāti Toarangatira Manawhenua ki te Tau Ihu Trust For AGM Packs and enquiries please contact: Tracey Williams, P.O Box 5061, Springlands Blenheim 7241 Ph: 035778801 [email protected] T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Runanga Business The Runanga continue to work on completing the necessary tasks required to complete the treaty settlement. The first reading of the Te Tau Ihu Bill was passed through Parliament on the 6th June and starts the formal parliamentary process of progressing the settlement through to completion. Below is a table outlining the steps that the Bill is required to pass through to reach legislation. Coming into the New Year the Te Tau Ihu iwi were uncertain as to the timing for the Bill to enter the house due to urgency proceedings being taken by the Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust (NRAIT) prior to Christmas. NRAIT‟s concerns seemed to have a particular focus over the Crown Forest allocation. With Tribunal then dismissing the case in the second quarter of this year the Minister of Treaty Negotions, Chris Finlayson progressed the settlements to the first stages within the house. It has been a trying time for all of the Tau Ihu iwi particularly the Kurahaupo Iwi that have been waiting some years for the Tainui Taranaki iwi and Ngati Toa to conclude negotiations and the ratification process. Public submissions have been on the Tau Ihu Settlement Bill have now closed. The Runanga has made a submission in endorsing the Ngati Toa package and supporting the settlements reached by the other Tau Ihu iwi. The Minister has indicated that the final stages of the Bill should go through the house later this year. Our expectation is that the settlement process will conclude in the first half of 2014. nā Matiu Rei BILL INTRODUCED Administrative process. No debate. FIRST READING Initial debate. SELECT COMMITTEE Hears public submissions. Recommends amendments. Reports to the House explaining recommendations. SECOND READING Debate on principles of the Bill. Decisions made on Select Committee amendments. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE Detailed consideration by each clause or part. Final amendments can be made. THIRD READING Final Debate on whether it should be passed in the form emerging from the Committee of the Whole House. Above: Deed of Settlement Initialling August 2012. Below: Final Signing Friday 7th December 2012. ROYAL ASSENT Governor General assents to the Bill becoming an Act of Parliament. Ngati Toa Iwi Exhibtion Ngati Toa has been chosen to be the next iwi in residence at Te Papa Tongarewa. The iwi exhibition is scheduled to open in May 2014. A dedicated team made up of Te Papa and Ngati Toa representatives have been working on the exhibition concept document that will soon be ready to share with the iwi. It is the intention of the roopu to share the exhibition overview at a number of hui to be held over August and September. The korero that was collected last year through the iwi email panui, hui held at Takapuwahia, Hongoeka, Wairau and Whakatu has played a huge part in shaping our exhibition. There will be opportunities for iwi participation into various aspects of the exhibition preparation so please listen out for our panui! Page 3 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A He Kōrero o Te Wā Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Ko Margiana Cullinan tōku ingoa Ko Tainui te waka Ko Whitireia te maunga Ko Raukawa te moana Ko Ngāti Toa Rangatira, me Ngāti Raukawa, me Ngāti Koata, me Te Ātiawa ōku iwi Ko te mokopuna ahau o Heeni Te-Rau-o-Te-Rangi Te Hiko rāua ko Nutone Wi Te Arei Waaka (Walker) Ko Peter Cullinan rāua ko Raiha Walker ōku mātua nō reira Tēna koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa I graduated in 2012 from the Bachelor of Nursing Māori programme at Whitireia Community Polytechnic. I am one of eight Māori nurses to have graduated from the pilot programme and was fortunate to gain employment with my iwi working as a Practise Nurse/Outreach Immunisation Nurse. Being a student at 35 was hard work! I left school at 17 with no qualifications so writing essays did not come naturally to me. However, I was fortunate to have a strong network of support from whānau and friends. My iwi supported me throughout my nursing journey with scholarships towards my fees, student loan costs, travel costs to clinical placements, and stationery. My cousin Jane Tawhi was my academic mentor throughout the course. Jane and her mum Sweetie (Andrea Wineera) were there to awhi me when I felt like giving up. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my whānau for your on-going love and support. I would also like to encourage other iwi and rangatahi to undertake further education at Whitireia or another tertiary institution. kia kaha whānau. Porirua Civic Awards On Monday 1 July Rihia Kenny was one of four Porirua residents to receive a civic award in recognition for her outstanding voluntary service to the Porirua community. Rihia has been actively involved in the community at Takapuwahia and in the wider Porirua area for much of her life. She regularly volunteers her time to assist with events that occur at Takapuwahia, she is often the first to greet visitors who come to the Marae. Rihia has influenced many generations of Ngati Toa and continues to provide guidance to members of the iwi. Rihia is pictured below with Mayor Nick Legget and fellow award recipients Professor John Wells, and Dave Wilson. Chairman Mao Korowai Eruera lives with his grandmother Jill Parata and whanau in Hongoeka Bay. His parents are Brian Parata and Awhina Tamarapa. He is in Year 11 at Wellington College and plays 2nd XV rugby. His travelling includes Mexico and States on the East Coast of the U.S in 2012 with his McMillan-Parata cousins. Earlier this year I went to China, Beijing to accompany my mum Awhina Tamarapa who is a Māori curator at Te Papa. We were there on behalf of Te Papa and the New Zealand China Friendship Society (NZCFS) from the 10th-20th April. We had to attend a special Māori cloak loan & Handover Ceremony for a feather cloak that was gifted to Chairman Mao Zedong by Ramai Hayward on behalf of the Māori King Korokī in 1957. Ramai and Rudall Hayward were pioneer film makers and founding members of NZ delegation performing the haka at the Maori the NZCFS. The cloak is a symbol of goodwill and friendship between New Zealand and China. The cloak was woven around 1950. The foundation is acrylic Cloak Loan and Handover Ceremony. Sir Wiri Gardiner (centre) with Hon Dr Pita Sharples and yarn with coloured wool at the top and ties. The feathers are domestic chicken, Ngahiwi Tumoana (right). National Museum of mallard duck, ring necked pheasant, toroa and pūkeko. Te Papa and the NMC China, Beijing, 11 April 2013. have a MOU to exchange exhibitions and staff experts; my mum was the first staff exchange who was also sponsored by NZCFS. The cloak is on loan to Te Papa and will be displayed from the 13th of June to the 20th of October. The cloak is in the National Museum of China collection. For me as a student the 10 day trip to China was a great experience being in a different country that‟s 36 View from the top-Great times bigger than New Zealand with 20 million peoWall of China, Badaling, outskirts of Beijing. One of ple in Beijing, one city. The highlight of my trip was the great wonders of the going to The Great Wall of China, visiting the Naworld. A 12,700 km fortifica- tional Museum of China and learning their history tion wall originating in 656 from thousands of years ago, visiting Tiananmen B.C, visible from space. Square, Forbidden City, shopping and dining out and Eruera with one of our NMC trying different types of traditional Chinese foods. friends and mum in the But also it gave me time to bond with my mum. So background looking at how therefore there is a lot of learning that can be done far we’d climbed.. outside of the classroom as well. Nā Eruera Parata Page 4 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Environment Rowi - Kiwi Bird Translocation to Mana Over the last 12 months Ngāti Toa have participated in two translocations of Rowi kiwi. An intensive recovery program for Rowi has been undertaken by DOC with the help of BNZ save the kiwi trust since 2008. South Island iwi Kāti Māhaki as kaitiaki of the one remaining Rowi population in the Okatiro forest requested that Ngāti Toa assume kaitiaki responsibilities for the new population at Mana Island. A small ceremony to welcome the birds to the Island was held on 19 June 2012 and attended by representatives of Ngāti Toa and Kāti Māhaki. All kiwi and participants were flown to the island aboard RNZAF Iroquois helicopters prior to the release of the kiwi in the afternoon. All 20 of the kiwi were removed as eggs from their home in South Westland where it is estimated that less than 3 of every 10 eggs survive to reach maturity. The eggs are hatched and reared in facilities in the South Island before chicks are released onto Motuara Island in the Marlborough Sounds. Once the chicks reach adolescence they are able to defend themselves against stoat and other predators. They can then be released back into the wild. The colony at Mana Island will help to ensure that this species does not become extinct and will assist with replenishing the native population as well as establishing further new colonies at appropriate predator free locations around the country. Mana Island has been pivotal in the recovery of the critically endangered Takahē and provides an ideal environment for flightless birds. The Rowi are the world‟s rarest kiwi and were once endemic to this area but have not been seen in the North Island for over 100 years. Na Reina Solomon. Pictured Above: Moana Parata, Karanga Metekingi and Kahu Ropata holding a rowi chick. Pictured Below: The RNZAF Iriquois Helicopter that flew the kiwi chicks and iwi to Mana Island. Right: Rihia Kenny, Karanga Metekingi, Kahu Katene and DOC ranger. Far right: Kahu Ropata and Reina Solomon holding a rowi chick. Arbor Day 2013 Battle Hill On 11 June, Ngāti Toa supported annual Arbor Day and Matariki events held by Wellington Regional Council to help plant 1000 native plants at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park with the assistance of local school‟s. Kahu Ropata spoke to the school children about the history of Battle Hill and Matariki. Pictured left: Kahu Ropata speaking to children, planting trees Queen Elizabeth II Park On 24 June Ngāti Toa, Te Atiawa, and Ngāti Raukawa attended a special planting day at Queen Elizabeth Park where a plaque was unveiled to commemorate the day and the history of the park. Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae was a special guest at this event “I am very pleased to be here to plant trees in Queen Elizabeth II Park this year as a way of marking the 60th anniversary of when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned as our Queen in a ceremony full of pomp and tradition. I‟m also pleased to be here because in 1953 this Park was opened and named for her when she visited New Zealand. By planting trees here today we are helping to make sure we keep our wonderful country beautiful so that it can be enjoyed by future generations.” Pictured above right: Carol Reihana planting a totara tree, far right: iwi representatives with Jerry Mateparae and new plaque, below right: tangata whenua paepae, Carol Reihana, Jane Edwards and Taku Parai Page 5 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Ceremonies Kāpiti Coast Pou Tangata Blessing On 19 June three pou were unveiled at the main entrance of the Kāpiti Coast District Council Civic Building. Each of the pou represents Treaty of Waitangi signatories from the three tangata whenua iwi, Ngāti Toa, Te Ātiawa, and Ngāti Raukawa. The Ngāti Toa and Ngāti Raukawa pou were both carved by Hermann Salzmann, and Chris Gerretzen carved the pou on behalf of Te Āti Awa. The date for the pou ceremony was chosen because the treaty was signed on Mana and Kāpiti islands on 19 June 1840, more than 173 years ago. The Ngāti Toa pou stands in the centre of the three and is flanked by Ngāti Raukawa on the left and Te Ātiawa on the right to represent our shared history and Ngāti Toa‟s central role in our migration to this area. Karakia to bless the pou were carried out by Kahu Ropata as a descendant of the three iwi with assistance from Ben Ngaia and Hemi Sundgren from Te Ātiawa. Pukerua Bay Pou Tangaroa Blessing A magnificent 6m high carved Pou Tangaroa (God of the Sea) has been unveiled and blessed on the Pukerua Bay foreshore. About 100 people turned up at 5.45am for the www.pcc.govt.nz/Community/Community-Projects/Villagedawn ceremony led by Ngati Toa on Saturday, December 1. Planning-Programme/Pukerua-Bay The pou was designed and carved by Pukerua Bay resident and Ngati Toa carver Hermann Salzmann, with the help of Ngati Toa carvers as required. It tells the story of the area‟s marine reserve and the significance and history of the site at the end of Ocean Bay Parade. "This is a great challenge for me and I'm quite proud to do it for the community," says Hermann.Pukerua Bay Residents Association chair, Iain MacLean, says the pou represents the guardianship of residents and Ngati Toa over the bay, and will be connected to the heritage and environment trails the community is developing. "It expresses the community values that are the foundation of our village plan."The work was carried out through the Village Planning Programme, at the request of the Pukerua Bay community, which signed off the pou design. A local resident also provided the design for the pou‟s substantial foundation works. Pou Tangaroa To view Herman‟s mahi for this project check out the Porirua City Council website http:// God of the sea, standing proud on the shore of Pukerua Bay. The power source of the ocean and all life living within. Waves swirling and twisting into the sky, accompanied by some of his children swimming into his realm always by his side, Mango Pare is also always present,and taniwha of Ngati Toa. Rising out above the tops of the waves, Tangaroa produces a taonga in the form of a hook, gifting safe travel by sea to all who acknowledge his presence. The kowhaiwhai, Mango Pare, a kaitiaki of Ngati Toa tells the story of Uenuku chasing Manaia via Hawaiki,Rarotonga,to Pukerua bay. Battling all day at sea with each other, tiring at nightfall, a truce was made. A karakia was performed during the night by a tohunga, a mighty storm blows over and in its wake, the sand dunes between paekakariki and pekapeka were created. Uanuku returns to Hawaiki. Na Herman Salzmann Takapūwāhia Pou Blessing Two sculptured pou depicting the prow (Tauihu) and stern (Taurapa) of a waka carved by our very own Tana Salzmann was unveiled and blessed on Thursday 9 th August 2012. They have been erected at the entranceway to Takapuwahia, on the corner of Titahi Bay Road and Te Hiko Street, and are the final touch to a major revamp of Te Hiko Street and the Takapuwahia Entranceway. This marks a partnership with Ngati Toa and the Porirua City Council Village Planning team. The pou were blessed by Taku Parai with a small contingent of Ngati Toa kaumatua alongside staff of Porirua City Council including Mayor Nick Leggett. Tana grew up in Takapuwahia, living much of his life just two doors away from Takapuwahia Marae. It's where he learnt the art of carving 35 years ago from master carver Kohe Webster. He has been involved in many projects since but says these Pou are among the most significant works he has done. To view Tana‟s mahi for this project check out the Page 6 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Whanaungatanga Ngati Toa Rangatahi Hui | 2012—2013 He Mihi Ka rere tāwhangawhanga te au o te kupu ki te toi o ngā rangi Ki ngā pōu tiriao o te ao wairua, E poipoia tonuhia ngā tāonga kāmehameha Nō tua whakarere Ōtira, ngā tāonga i Te Waahi Ngaro Ka tomo ake tōku wairua māreparepa Ki te pitau whakarei o te puna matauranga Te matahou o te hunga tangata, o te hunga wairua Rirerire paimarire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the organisers, cooks, rangatahi and not so rangatahi who have been attending a series of „Toa Wānanga Reo‟ at Takapūwāhia and Hongoeka marae. There has been a good turnout of rangatahi who are all eager and keen to learn different aspects of our culture, customs and language. Each day has started at around 6.00am with karakia, moteatea, and mau taiaha lessons, followed by Te Reo Māori instruction with a focus on mihimihi, pepeha, and basic language grammar specifically the proper use of personal pronouns (au, koe,ia, tāua, rāua etc). The afternoon sessions focus on field trips and haerenga. So far we have made it across to Kapiti Island, as well as a day excursion to Rangiātea, the Rangiuru and Haowhenua battle sites, Ruakohatu and Pukerua cemeteries. One of these excursions saw us take the group to the back blocks of Hongoeka to acquire rakau for our morning taiaha sessions. We have been very fortunate to have Hepa Potini and Evan Hippolite available to talk on several of our Ngati Toa taonga like Kauae hurihia and my personal favourite Te Heketua!. Awesome hui, hope to continue with this kaupapa. Page 7 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Hākinakina - Sports We would like to congratulate Jordan Ngatai on his recent selection to the New Zealand Tall Blacks Team currently touring in China. Jordan has recently returned from Sierra College in Sacramento, U.S.A where he has been studying Sports Psychology, Recreational Management and Drama as part of a basketball scholarship. Jordan‟s hard work and commitment has paid off with this recent announcement. Kia kaha Jordan!!! Matenga Baker son of Andre and Michelle Baker deemed the new Turbo. Matenga Baker of Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa and Te Ātiawa ki Ohana and Marama Elkington have paddled together in the Whakarongotai descent started his rugby career as an open-side sport of Waka Ama competitively since Midgets at the ages of flanker who played three seasons for Ōtaki College 1st XV, two as 7 & 8 years old, therefore, like the rest of their siblings they know the work, time and effort that is required to achieve well. captain. Matenga Baker is very proud of his secondary school rugby origins at Ōtaki College which helped secure a “School of Hard They know the sacrifices it takes to commit to the training reKnocks” rugby scholarship to the International Rugby Academy of gime of swimming, running, gym work and water time every New Zealand in 2006 and the Manawatu Rugby Academy as a day to be the best in the World. young 18-year old. Following an off season playing rugby in IreThey have previously paddled at the 2010 Worlds in New Calland in 2011, Matenga returned to his Palmerston North club Coledonia, representing Aotearoa –New Zealand, winning a lege Old Boys who are unbeaten this season to continue his goal of Bronze Medal in the W12 J16 Women 500m event. It was securing a professional rugby career in the ITM Cup. here, at this event aged 12 years that Marama acquired her desire to pursue to win a Gold Medal in the J16 Women‟s OC1 Photo Courtesy of Warwick Smith/FAIRFAX NZ (Outrigger Canoe - One Man) at the 2012 World Sprints in Calgary, Canada. Marama says, “One-Man paddling is not easy, you have to prove yourself and win at the Nationals If you can win here in New Zealand, then you have a chance to dominate internationally, as we are rated one of the best countries alongside Tahiti in Waka Ama.” Marama achieved her goal – she won Gold last year in August, 2012 at Calgary Canada in the OC1 (One-Man) 500m Race in 2:43:43mins. “I had to have a strong start which would give me a good lead and keep me up ahead of the other paddlers. It was the finish I had to maintain, because I had no more to give. I knew I had won, I was stuffed, I had no more to give, but I was too tired to think about celebrating, as I had to paddle in our W6 J19 Team 500m final as well four races later…you train for five months to win a two and a half minute race. It didn‟t mean so much until I got home to New Zealand and saw the whanau, who were more excited than I was. I can always count on Dad & Mum for anything, winning Gold shows all their hard work and commitment in what I have done.” The girls loved paddling with Tu Kaha J16 Women‟s crew from Wanganui, under the WEHE Trust. This association with the Coaching, Management Team, Paddlers and 2012 Silver Medallists, Aotearoa J16 Women – V12 500m Whanau in this rohe has created unfor- Ohana (right at end) Marama (third from right gettable memories of greatness as their teams won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Both sisters with their team won a Silver Medal in the W12 - J16 Women 500m. A simple key message it is – Champions not only try once, but they try again and again and again – not to win, but to achieve from start to finish. Na Mere Elkington Page 8 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Hākinakina—Sports Toa Hockey The Toa Womens hockey has got off to a great start this year. The Toa A team are on track to achieve their goal of winning the Wellington Club Hockey Premier 2 grade, and also to win the spot to play in the promotion relegation game to advance to Premier 1 grade for 2014. They remain unbeaten half way through the season after two rounds so hopefully they will remain on track for the rest of the season. They have made some good changes this year with putting a lot of emphasis into their fitness and training. They are also very lucky to be supported by Kahui Legal who are the team‟s sponsor this year. The B Team have also started the season well with gaining promotion to Reserve 1 which is also on track to hopefully being able to play in Premier 3 next year. Our 3rd team is also doing very well in their grade and often winning by very large score lines. The Club also hosted the annual Polly Hippolite Memorial Trophy played between Toa and Ngati Koata. This was held in March this year and Toa Hockey Club won the shield once again. Ngati Koata travelled over from Nelson with their Golden Oldies team also as well as their Kaumatua. It was a great weekend and enjoyed by all the participates. The club is looking forward to travelling to Nelson next year to retain the Trophy. Tailah Love My name is Tailah Love; I am 17 years old and a Year 13 student at Marlborough Boys College. My Iwi affiliations are Ngati Toarangatira ki Wairau, Ngati Rarua Ngati Maniapoto, Te Ati Awa and Ngati Porou. I come from a small place called Wairau Pa and after being away in Wellington for the past 9 years it‟s good to be back home. I am fundraising to travel to America with the New Zealand Baseball 18u team in October. I have been invited to play in Seattle during the fall season as a lead up to my American tour. On top of this I have been selected in the JNR Black Sox wider squad and I am also a member of the MBC 1st XV playing in Crusaders Press Cup. I train hard, I‟m focused and committed to achieving my life long goals. I put in the hard yards both on and off the fields and especially with my schoolwork as my academic goals are equally important. My regional representative honours include: Wellington age group rugby teams Wellington Under 15, 17, 19 softball teams Marlborough U15,U17,U19 and Men’s teams My New Zealand representative honours include: New Zealand softball development team (2010 – 2012 New Zealand Secondary Schools Softball tournament team (2010 – 2013) New Zealand Age Group softball tournament teams (15, 17, 19) New Zealand Jnr Black Sox, (2012-2013) New Zealand Baseball 16u (2011), New Zealand Baseball 18u (2013) Page 9 T I K A R O H I A T E MA R A MA Education Grant Recipients 2012 Congratulations to the following iwi members that received Education Grants for 2012. We wish you all the best with your studies. Jury Arthur Wiremu Bayliss Shayn Beavis Randall Bishop Pearl Boladuadua Anastasia Boyd Loreen Campbell Peter Edwards Angus Elkington Bianca Elkington Hohepa Elkington Jay Elkington Ria Elkington Samantha Elkington Airini Forbes Lincoln Hapeta Dina-Marie Hawea Vanya Hawea Arahi Hippolite Turi Hippolite Whitney Hippolite Rakairoa Hori Hosanna Horsfall Rachel Kerse Courtney Kete Joseph Kelly Courtney Kenny Manu-Kiwa Keuing Kerepori Kiwha Tuau Love Kohai Martin James Mitchell Melanie Modlik Gregory Moke Jesse Moriarty Te Ra Moriarty Grace Mulvihill Cherie Parai George Parata Haana Parata Stacey Parata Duke Pomare Eru Pomare Lee-Arn Rapana Nathan Rei Kaaro Rene Bianca Rongo Jessica Rodley Ethan Sagar Mykie Sagar Brigitte Salzmann Huhana Seve Page 10 Otago University Massey University The Learning Connexion Victoria University Quantum Education WINTEC Nelson Institute of Technology Victoria University Waikato University Victoria University Waikato University Victoria University Waikato University Waikato Institute of Technology NZ College of Chiropractic Auckland University WINTEC WINTEC Waikato University Waikato University Waikato University Victoria University Massey University Victoria University Victoria University Victoria University Whitireia Polytechnic Auckland University Victoria University Whitireia Polytechnic Work Force Development Otago University Wellington Medical Waikato University Auckland University Massey University Massey University Victoria University Otago Polytechnic Whitireia Polytechnic Whitireia Polytechnic Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa Victoria University Victoria University Kings Unitech TWOA Te Awamutu Sir George Seymour Whitireia Polytechnic Victoria University Media Design School Whitireia Polytechnic Te Wananga o Aotearoa Massey University Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Education Certificate in Art L4 Bachelor of Commerce and Administration Certificate in Travel L3 Bachelor of Information Technology Cert. Counselling & Social Work Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Social Science Graduate Diploma of Teaching Masters of Sport and Leisure Master MBA Bachelor of Media Arts Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Chiropractic Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Business Management Bachelor of Business & Accounting Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours) Bachelor of Environmental Planning Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bachelor in Architectural Studies Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Arts/Teaching Bachelor of Arts/Teaching Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Nursing Maori Post Grad. Dip. Business Management (Hu.Res) Bachelor of Commerce Cert. Mastercraft Whakairo Nat. Cert. Youth Work Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery BA Double Major Maori Studies/Politics Bachelor of Arts in Maori Studies Bachelor of Arts/Teaching Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Nursing Maori Bachelor of Teaching Bachelor of Biomedical Science Tohu Maoritanga Diploma of Nursing Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts (Whakairo) Tourism Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Arts Diploma of Graphic Design Bachelor of Nursing Maori Bachelor of Arts/Teaching MBA T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Education Grant Recipients 2012 Elena Solomon Gina Solomon Grace Spratt Jean Tipa Joshua Wall Esther Willing Tinui Willing Hinekura Winiata Auckland University Whitireia Polytechnic Otago University Te Wananga o Aotearoa Auckland University Auckland University Waikato University Victoria University Bachelor of Arts/Laws Certificate in Information Technology Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery Poutaa Rongo Ahunga Tikanga Bachelor of Arts/Laws Health Science PHD Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts/Sports & Exercise Te Pehi Solomon This story was written by Gina Solomon, the mother of Te Pehi after he suffered grievous injury in a near fatal car accident. This story featured on stuff.co.nz 130 days after he was involved in a serious crash near Johnsonville, 20-year-old Te Pehi has almost re-learned how to swallow safely. He has been officially out of a coma for just two weeks. His mother Gina Solomon tells the story of how the devastating crash affected their lives. This is what people read on Stuff.co.nz: A crash on the motorway between Johnsonville and Newlands has left two people in a serious condition. Both the north and south lane of State Highway 1 is blocked as emergency services attend the crash that involved two cars about 10.40pm, police central communi cations acting shift commander Sergeant Mark Oliver said. A tanker truck behind the cars was also blocking the way, and traffic was be ing diverted through Johnsonville, he said. An ambulance spokes woman believed one car had spun out and two patients were in a serious condition. The reality behind those four sentences was my son Te Pehi fighting for his life after being involved in a high speed crash. That was 130 days ago and we are still living this nightmare. I'll never forget the moment my heart broke. It was the police knocking on my door asking if my boy was at home. I knew he wasn't but had to check his bed. Empty. "Does your son have any identifying marks?" the cop asked. I described a couple of his Ta Moko. "You need to come with us", were the next words out of his mouth. I don't remember much of the ride in, except being unable to breathe, crying, the cops talking, the road to Wellington Hospital still being blocked by the wreckage of the accident. Arriving at the emergency department we were rushed up to ICU. A body was lying on the bed in front of me and if it wasn't for my boy's Ta Moko I would not have believed it was him. My beautiful blue-eyed boy. Battered and broken, fighting to live. Broken bones and a severe head injury. The surgeons explained that they were taking him to surgery to try and stabilise him, but that it didn't look good. They asked if we, (my parents, his Nan and Koro had rushed in) wanted to say goodbye. Goodbye? The next question was if he 'crashed/died' did I want him resuscitated? I kept trying to wake up, but this was real. He went off to surgery and made it through, but the first 48 hours are the hardest. The surgeons took out a piece of his skull about the size of a bread plate. There are no guarantees in ICU. There are only two ways out of there, either you go to a ward or go home in a box. My boy had 24 days in ICU and over a month in the neurological ward. Thirteen operations, six MRIs, a few CAT scans, lumbar punctures, EEGs, are just some of the procedures he went through. My youngest daughter was sitting her NCEA exams and her way of coping was to carry on and sit them. My youngest son was training for Waka Ama nationals and this became his way of coping. My eldest girl stayed by my side at the hospital, making sure I was ok. My parents and my sister took over caring for my younger two, extended whanau and friends stepped up to help as they could. My brother and his two young ones and my closest cousin flew over from Melbourne. My boy's mates all came to see him. They tried being brave. They all got a hell of a shock, and I saw them all sob when they saw the state of my boy. The day I write this it is only 130 days since the crash. My boy has officially been out of his coma for just over two weeks. We don't know who was driving as he and the other boy were both thrown from the car. The police will investigate and we can finally get some answers. My boy is in a residential brain injury rehabilitation facility and as far as brain injuRemember whanau if you would like to share ries go, we are luckier than some. He can speak, remembers us, remembers before the your stories, the birth or your baby ,or mar- crash and still has the same cheeky personality. He has to re-learn everything. Swallowing safely was his first goal, which has almost been achieved. We are hoping my boy will be riage with us just send us an email to home with us by Christmas 2013. Now when I read or hear of an accident, I think of the [email protected] families of the crash victims first. Someone's mum, dad, sister, brother, nan, koro, best mate, lover or friend's heart is breaking and I know just how they feel. Page 11 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A Ora Toa Health Unit and Kaha Toa Gym He Kainga Haumaru, Harikoa te Whanau Quit Smoking Today With Ora Toa!!!! Safe Home, Happy Family The Ora Toa Smoking Cessation team have been busy this year running clinics, giving presentations and having a visible presence at many of the public health events throughout the Wellington Region. The team work closely with their clients offering them support through nicotine replacement and showing them how to correctly use it. More injuries are happening at home than anywhere else in New Zealand. Every 56 seconds, one New Zealander is injured at home primarily caused by slipping, tripping and falling. The national surveys identify that Maori and Pacific communities are at higher risk, in their own homes. Ora Toa Health Unit and Maraeroa Marae Health Clinic have a joint programme to help deliver home safety messages and education to our community by using a self Home Safety Assessment form and survey. If you would like to know more about this programme and the self Home Safety Assessment , you can contact Jess or Jodi for more information on (04) 237 0110. A big part of their role is to provide the support and encouragement that is needed for their clients „quit smoking journey‟. Judy Hutton (far right) the teams facilitator focusses on providing training to other health professionals such as doctors and nurses. We can make appointments to come to you or you can come to us. We can meet you at a relaxed venue you feel comfortable with. We do follow up calls and also home visits at your request. Puhi and Alison (04) 238 4966 Waiata evenings at Hongoeka Since the 30th May 2012 every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm – 8:30pm, we the whanau of Hongoeka decided it‟s time to carry on our Moteatea, waiata, waiata a ringa and to start creating/composing our own waiata. We thought getting our lot down to the wharenui was a bit of a struggle for some of our whanau at night, during the cold winter months, so we decided to start going from house to house. Now we have hit the month of November, most of our whanau, kaumatua, pakeke, rangatahi, mokopuna have learnt the moteatea of Ngati Toa, waiata, waiata a ringa. At one of the recent rangatahi hui (school holiday programme) held at Hongoeka they composed their own waiata a ringa. From here we have learnt the waiata composed by our rangatahi and a waiata composed by Patrick Grace, where we are continuing to put actions to this waiata. Our last session, we had asked whanau to bring a kupu/word or sentence together either in Maori or English we listed 2 full pages of kupu. From here another new waiata will be composed, it‟s been exciting learning for young and old and we still continue. Na Moana Parata. Maori Land Court Clinic Maori Land Court Clinic is available for those who require assistance setting up Whanau Trusts and succession of Maori Land. The clinics are held every second Wednesday of each month in Puna Ora, cnr Ngati Toa and Te Hiko Streets, Takapuwahia. Contact Raylene Bishop to make an appointment (04) 238 4951 Email [email protected] Page 12 T I KA R O HI A T E M A R A M A