Te Hookioi Issue 23

E rere atu naMahuru/September 2007Issue 2 3 te hookioi

Tupua Tamasese Efi, Cook Islands representative Sir Frederick Goodwin and New Zealand Governor-General Anand Satyanand.

In his first public address, Kiingi Tuheitia highlighted the importance of education and identity.

“As parents and grandparents we need to nurture the next generation to excel in all that they do, pursue excellence and be tireless in their determination,” Kiingi Tuheitia said. He paid tribute to past kings, Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu and the legacy she had left behind. “I pay tribute to their wisdom and leadership to ensure that Maaori people will continue to shape this nation of Aotearoa, our lands, our mountains, our rivers, our forests, our oceans and our people.”

Following his speech, there was a salute from the three waka taua, Taheretikitiki, Rangatahi and Tumanako, as Kiingi Tuheitia and his guests watched from the barge. ► ► ►

He whakanui i te Koroneihana te tuatahi o Kiingi Tuheitia

With thousands converging onto Tuurangawaewae Marae during August, the first coronation for Kiingi Tuheitia was an auspicious occasion for the tribe.Before moving to Tuurangawaewae, the week-long celebrations started on August 15th at Waahi Paa in Huntly, to mark the anniversary of the passing of the late Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu.

Many people attended to pay tribute to her memory. A special highlight of the day included the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Prime Minister Helen Clark, at a memorial garden planted in honour of Te Arikinui.

Other dignitaries who attended coronation celebrations included King George Tupou V and Princess Pilolevu of Tonga, Princess Kekaulike Kawananakoa of Hawaii, Prince Teriihinoiatua Joinville Pomare of Tahiti, Western Samoa head of state His Highness Tui Atua

FEATURE

Scenes from Koroneihana 2007 Pgs 2-3

PITOPITO KOORERO/NEWS

Doors open wide at Kaitumutumu Pgs 4-5

Tainui facilities prove popular

Historical names

Tainui Rangatahi Summit dream realised

Home sweet home Pgs 6-7

Home away from home

Tainui Waka Primary Schools Pgs 8-9 Kapahaka Regional Competitions 2007

Mighty River Power Electrical Apprentice

HAAKINAKINA/SPORTS

Tainui Sports Ltd Funding Pgs 10-11

Tainui b-ballers making hoops

A day on the Waikato River Claim Pg 12

Maaramataka

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Photo credits: Special thanks to those who contributed some of the images used in this feature.

Te Hookioi Mahuru/September 2007 Te Hookioi Mahuru/September 2007

FEATURE FEATURE

Scenes from Koroneihana 2007Behind the scenes, there were plenty of workers ensuring that events of the week went smoothly. From organising kapa haka to coordinating sports teams, peeling spuds to drying dishes, their roles remain a hugely important part of what makes the Koroneihana a success every year and will continue to do so as we now look forward to the leadership of Kiingi Tuheitia.

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Tainui Rangatahi Summit dream realised The end of this month will prove an exciting time for Tainui rangatahi, as the inaugural Tainui Rangatahi Summit will be held at Tuurangawaewae Marae, Ngaaruawaahia from the 25th – 28th September. “This initiative is about recognising the potential of our young people, directing their talents and harnessing the skill sets that they have,” said Tainui Rangatahi Trust co-chair Johnine Davis (Ngaati Mahuta/Wairere, Taupiri Marae).

The four-day summit was the vision of a group of Waikato-Tainui delegates who attended the 2005 Young Maaori Leaders Conference in Wellington and believed a similar event would be beneficial for Tainui rangatahi.

Johnine, who is also a Tribal Development Officer at Tainui, and co-chair Norman Hill (Ngaati Whaawhaakia, Kaitumutumu Marae) both attended the Wellington conference and agreed that this summit would be a stepping stone to building stronger relationships and reaffirming links within the young people of Waikato-Tainui.

“They are our future leaders and we need to ensure that we support any endeavours that help them realise how they can make a contribution not only to their whaanau, hapuu and iwi, but to the world,” said Norman.

Open to rangatahi aged 17 years and older, invitations have been extended to the 67 Waikato-Tainui Marae to nominate two representatives each to attend the summit. Forty positions have been made available to Tainui rangatahi from Raukawa, Maniapoto and Hauraki. A handful of Tainui rangatahi either establishing themselves, or training to establish themselves in key areas such as health, education, environment and social development, will be approached to participate in the summit.

Some of the events planned include a heritage trail, career workshops and forums, and presentations from key note speakers like Chief Judge Joe Williams and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta.

“I want this summit to be an arena where rangatahi can discuss their future aspirations and career opportunities, and where we can offer the necessary tools to support them achieving that,” said Johnine. “I think it is best summed up by Te Puea Herangi when she said, ‘Mehemea ka moemoea ahau, ko ahau anake. Ka moemoea taatou, ka taea e taatou,’ - If I dream I dream alone. If we all dream together, we will achieve.”

Photo above: Whatumoana Paki unveils a commemorative plaque on Whaawhaakia, the new dining hall opened at Kaitumutumu Marae on the 28th of July 2007.

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Doors open wide at KaitumutumuIt was a day of celebration and a joyous occasion for all when Kaitumutumu Marae held the official opening of its new wharenui, wharekai and Koohanga Reo on the 28th of July 2007. Attended by over 300 people including Kiingi Tuheitia, plans to renovate the Huntly marae have been a work in progress for over seven years.

“It really was a fantastic day for all the whaanau of Kaitumutumu, and especially those individuals who have worked tirelessly to see this project come to life,” said Marae chair Chas Paki.

“We’ve been fortunate to receive funding assistance from various organisations over the years. During the opening itself, we were also well supported by whaanau from other Marae in our area and it truly was a humbling experience for me to see so many people there on the day.”

Of significance to the Marae says Chas, are the three names of each

Tainui facilities prove popularThe conferencing facilities at Tainui’s Endowed College continue to attract various organisations wanting to utilise the services and accommodation available at Hopuhopu. From sporting teams to academic forums, it is proving a popular venue with local and international groups alike.

Despite their loss to the All Blacks,

the Canadian Rugby team were able to enjoy some of the culture and take in the sights and sounds of the Endowed College with a three-day stay during their tour of New Zealand earlier this year. The players and management were “very appreciative of the hospitality and welcome they received,” said the team’s manager Bob McGeein.

In June, Te Matahauariki Research Institute - a university research institute associated with Waikato University’s School of Law - hosted a symposium at Hopuhopu for a group of legal practitioners, academics and researchers from throughout the country.

The conference, which was officially opened by the Governor General of New Zealand, the Hon Anand Satyanand, featured a number of distinguished guests in attendance including Justice Eddie Durie, Waikato University Chancellor and former Prime Minister the Rt Hon Jim Bolger, Dr Tui Adams and Sir Doug Graham.

Hopuhopu Functions and Conferencing services offer accommodation and quality catering for corporate and private functions - small to large groups.

For more information, freephone Mereana Cooper on 0800 TAINUI or email [email protected].

building – Ruateatea (wharenui), Whaawhaakia (wharekai) and Parekino (Koohanga Reo) – which refer to the Marae links back to the hapuu, Ngaati Whaawhaakia.

“We were lucky to have two of our original trustees still with us attend the opening. Some of our whaanau who were involved in this right from the beginning have passed away so it was a very emotional day for many of us to actually see the Marae complete.”

The total costs involved to completely renovate the entire Marae complex said Chas, was “approximately $1.4 million and a lot of hard work and perseverance”.

Part of the days celebrations included the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on the wharekai by Kiingi Tuehitia’s son Whatumoana, and the planting of five trees by the King, his wife Te Atawhai and their three children.

Historical namesDo you know the historical or ancestral Maaori names of any islands, streams, lakes, wetlands or waterbodies in the Waikato that are

now known as something else?

We would like to know:- what that name was; and

- the significance of that name,

for the purpose of gathering information for the Waikato River

Claim negotiations.

Please contact Julian Williams before 28 September 2007 to discuss in more detail - freephone 0800

TAINUI or email: [email protected]


Home sweet homeIt was a dream come true for Huntly couple Ben and Alicia Leef when they finally moved into their own home in July this year.

After months of working with Habitat for Humanity, a not-for-profit organisation that assists families in need with affordable housing, spending the first night in their three bedroom Huntly West home was one of excitement and gratitude.

“We are so blessed and extremely humbled by the whole experience,” said Alicia, who is of Ngaati Whaawhaakia descent and from Te Ohaaki Marae.

“There are so many kind and humble people in the world and I’m so thankful to all those who volunteered to help build our home.”

Built over 10 days, the house is Waikato’s first Energy Efficiency home. Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries.

Approximately 640 women from around the Waikato, including a team of staff from Tainui, took part in the build at Wintec’s Avalon Drive campus in Hamilton last May.

“It was a great project to volunteer for,” said Tainui staff member Sophia Verstappen. “Initially our staff saw this as a team building opportunity, but what made it even more special was to find out that the house we would work on was for one of our own whaanau.”

“Being able to work with the volunteers at the build really gave us the warm fuzzies,” adds Alicia, who is also grateful to her Marae for offering assistance and support to the family during the build.

“It was like we couldn’t wait to go to work each day. What other work can do that?”

The couple, who have three children – Johsef (4), Dru (3) and Khloe (1) – were selected from hundreds of applicants to be part of the Habitat for Humanity programme. Some of the criteria to qualify for the programme included meeting budgeting requirements.

“At the time we applied we were also living in overcrowded circumstances,” Alicia said.

“Another important part of the criteria was that you have to be willing to do some hard work (Sweat Equity) to build your house and to help other Habitat home buyers (Partnership).”

With a home they can now call their own, Alicia encourages others to get involved in the programme and do the same.

“Habitat is here to help people take that leap of faith for your family. Don’t be afraid and don’t be discouraged.”

Home away from homeThe distinctive accent of Julie Walling is an immediate sign the 24-year-old isn’t a New Zealander or from Tainui. In fact, she hails from the United States and has been at Tainui for almost a year assisting in the Tribal Development Unit with a tribal survey project, but feels as at home here as she would in the States.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time working for Tainui. I’ve found it to be a very supportive environment that is always considerate of people’s family obligations. You’re trusted to get your work done, which works because everyone here is invested in the work they do and really care about making a difference.”

Headed by Tainui academic Dr. Tahu Kukutai, the survey project ‘Ko Wai Taatou’ aims to collect data that will inform what the make-up of the tribe is. The information will allow Tainui to have its own source of population statistics. ► ► ►

This data, says Julie will inform “of the needs of the people so that efforts can be targeted to improve the collective wellbeing of Waikato-Tainui.”

Although Julie was born in Redwood City, California, she moved with her family to the Netherlands in 1985 before returning to the United States in 2001 to study sociology at Stanford University.

It was during her studies that Julie first met Tahu, who encouraged her to apply for a research assistant position on the Tribal Survey project.

“My Master’s degree was in sociology, but one of my papers was in social demography, so when I finished my studies in March 2006 I was interested in travelling to a different country.

“New Zealand sounded like a beautiful and welcoming place to visit, and I’d been curious about Maaori culture

for some time. I got in touch with Tahu to see if she had any advice about where I could look for a job in Maaori health and social services. She told me about the Tribal Survey project and recommended I apply.

“Six months later I was in New Zealand!”

Enthused by the opportunity to be involved in a project such as this, Julie whose grandfather turned 100 a week before she flew to New Zealand, says although she misses her family dearly, she has a new whaanau.

“I’m very appreciative to learn about Maaori culture and the history of Waikato-Tainui from my work colleagues and the many kaumaatua who have welcomed me at various tribal events.

“I’m especially enjoying the waiata practises we have every week. To learn the beautiful songs and history of Tainui is very much an honour for me.”

Above: Ben and Alicia Leef with their three children Khloe, Dru and Johsef on the balcony of their new three-bedroom Huntly West home, one of 200,000 houses built through Habitat for Humanity.Below: Stanford University masters graduate Julie Walling pitches in with Tainui staff during the recent 10-day Habitat for Humanity build.

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NEWS PITOPITO KOORERO

Tainui Waka Primary Schools Kapa Haka Regional Competitions 2007I tuu ai ngaa whakataetae Tainui Waka Primary Schools Kapa Haka ki te whare haakinakina a Te Awamutu ki raro i te manaakitanga o Ngaati

Raukawa, Ngaati Apakura, Ngaati Maniapoto.

14 ngaa roopu i tuu te puehu ki runga i te aatamira noo Te Rohe Pootae o Tainui.

E whia kee ngaa wiki, ngaa raa, ngaa haora i whakapau ai kia rite ai ngaa tamariki mokopuna moo teenei raa whakahirahira moo taatou. Karapinepine mai te tini me te mano ki te tautoko, ki te haapai, i teenei taonga e kiaa nei ko te Kapa haka.

Tuu maia, tuu pakari, tuu rangatira ai ngaa roopu katoa. Haruru ai te paparewa, heke ai te werawera, whakaputaina te ihi, te wehi te wana, ka rongo i te reo tiioriori o te wao.

Ka mutu, ka tuu whakahiihii ai te whaanau. Heke ai ngaa roimata, haakoakoa ana te ngaakau, whakaturi ai i te kaha pakipaki, aa ka hiki ai te hautoa, te wairua o ngaa whaanau katoa.

Mutu kau ana te roopu whakamutunga ka noho tonu te nuinga ki te tatari moo ngaa whakatau a ngaa kaiwhakawaa. Whakahiihiri ai te ngaakau ki te whakangahau kanikani a ngaa rangatahi, ngaa koorero tuku iho a taku tuakana a Rahui Papa, ngaa koorero whakaraapopoto a te maangai kaiwhakawaa aa ko Paraone Gloyne.

E tau ana, tokorima ngaa roopu e haere atu ana hei maangai moo Tainui Waka ki ngaa whakataetae o te motu ki Taamaki makaurau hei te 15 – 18 o Whiringa aa nuku, aa ko:

Tuatahi – Te Ara Maurea o te Huinga Taniwha

Tuarua – Te Wharekura o Raakaumangamanga

Tuatoru – Te Kura Takawaenga o Maeroa

Tuawha – Te Mana i te Tuatahi – Ngaruawaahia Primary

Tuarima – Te Kura Kaupapa Maaori o Te Rau Aroha

Ngaa manaakitanga ki runga i ngeenei roopu e haere ake ana ki ngaa whakataetae o te motu. He mihi matakuikui ki te hunga maatatahi, ngaa tamariki, mokopuna e haapai ana i teenei taonga te kapa haka. Ki ngaa kaiako, ngaa maatua, ngaa kura e poipoi ana, e whaangai ana i ngaa tuku ihotanga aa kui maa, aa koro maa ki ngaa tamariki.

E kore e mutu ngaa mihi ki te Kaahui Aariki, ngaa kaumaatua, ngaa kaiwhakawaa, ngaa kaimahi me ngaa kaitautoko i huaki ai ngoo raatou ringa paa harakeke kia rere pai ngaa whakaritenga o te raa.

Ngaa Kaitautoko Matua: Tainui Waka Cultural Trust, Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust, Te Waananga o Aotearoa, Lions Foundation, Te Awamutu Events Centre, Watersafe NZ, Volunteers.

Kaituhi: Jason Kereopa, Committee Chair. Whakaahua: Te Ara Maurea o te Huinga Taniwha


Mighty River Power Electrical ApprenticeName: Richard James Beddis

Age: 22 this year

Tribal Affiliations: Ngaati Mahuta - Tuurangawaewae Marae and Ngaati Te Wehi - Okapu Marae.

How long have you been an electrical apprentice? This is my second year of a three-year programme.

I suppose you have to be pretty clever to train in this type of field? I don’t think it’s necessarily about being clever. If you don’t have the initiative or will to learn, you won’t do well in anything you do. It pays to have a good grounding in things like maths but I wasn’t so strong in certain areas. It helped that I had completed a taster course. If you’re interested in this kind of trade, I recommend doing an intro course first, but you don’t have to. My best advice is to come with the right attitude to learn.

How does the sponsorship work? You’re put on a fixed-term contract - usually the term of your apprenticeship. And you get a salary, starting on the average wage. Basically your apprenticeship includes practical experience and you also do the theory. You get placed with host companies in different locations to get the practical experience, and the theory is done at WINTEC. All your fees are paid for - even your accommodation is paid for. The training’s credit-based so the more unit standards you achieve, the higher your salary.

The thing I like is that at the end of the apprenticeship you have everything you need to be employed.

What kind of qualification do you come out with? An Electrical Mechanical qualification. What that means is that you come out as a registered electrician and you have enough skills to be able to do mechanical trades.

What kinds of jobs can a person with that qualification apply for? You could go for the standard domestic electrician who can wire a house, or you might want to be a computer technician at a huge powerstation operating that type of equipment, or even a fitter who puts the equipment for a powerstation together. It’s really up to you. There are many paths you might want to follow in the field.

Any words of encouragement for someone considering to be an electrical apprentice? Anyone who is serious about making a good living and having a trade for life, should go for it. The trade can be very lucrative - you can even travel the world and learning is continuous. My Dad encouraged me to go for the apprenticeship and I’m really glad he did.

Mighty River Power has developed an apprenticeship programme to help ensure the energy industry maintain a strong base of qualified and skilled professionals to support the industry and continue to benefit the communities in which they operate.

The programme is a great opportunity for you to develop a career in an exciting and fast moving business while receiving guidance from one of the industry’s leading organisations.

Mighty River Power will sponsor up to 20 electrical apprentices to join their apprenticeship programme each year.

NZQA level one, 8 credits in numeracy and 8 credits in literacy (or equivalent) and an interest in a technical career path are required.

As a Mighty River Power apprentice you will be placed with host organisations for the three years of practical training needed to complete your apprenticeship.

Applications for 2008 close on Wednesday 3rd October 2007.

For more information or to apply, please download the application form and information pack from Mighty River Power’s website - link http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz/careers/apprentices/default.aspx.

Electrical Apprentice Richard Beddis

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NEWSPITOPITO KOORERO


Tainui b-ballers making hoops...They’re definitely ‘ballers’ but for upcoming basketball talents Kirk Rangiawha and Jaedyn Falwasser basketball isn’t just a game, it’s an opportunity to turn their talents into a career.The two 14-year-olds toured Port Macquarie (NSW) last year and were recently named in the New Zealand Junior Koru U16 Basketball team. They already have their minds set on one day playing professionally.

Having played for eight years, Kirk (Ngaati Te Wehi, Te Tihi o Moerangi Marae) said he would one day like to start in the “NBL competition - if I am good enough”. The Year 9 Hamilton Boys High student has a natural talent for sport said mum Vikki. So much so that when Kirk, a former Waikato softball representative, was at primary school his parents decided to put him on a contract to make sure sport didn’t disrupt his studies.

“We’ve had this contract with him since he was about eight to make sure his school work didn’t suffer. We’ve used it as an incentive to keep him motivated. Homework and school come first to his

sport and if that changes, then he knows

what will happen – no sport!”

“I enjoy it (basketball) because of the excitement and the pressure,” said Kirk,

whose 5’10 frame

and quick speed make

him a perfect Point Guard. “You work a

lot harder when you know there’s

only a few seconds

left and you have to make your baskets count – that’s kind of cool.”

Jaedyn, who plays as a Forward and is also a student at Hamilton Boys High agrees and adds, “It’s pretty hard sometimes when you lose a game especially when you know you could’ve won if you’d made your free throw or something like that. But you just have to move on and think about the next game.”

Jaedyn (Ngaati Mahuta, Taniwha Marae) first picked up a basketball three years ago, after coming to the realisation that he was perhaps getting a little “too tall” for rugby league. “I was a lot taller than most of the kids my age so I thought I’d give basketball a try,” said Jaedyn, who is almost 6’4 and wears a size 14 boot.

As well as being members of the Junior Korus, the boys also play for their Year 9 and Year10 school teams, are members of the school’s Junior A team and continue to represent Waikato and Waikato Maaori squads in their age group - squads they have been selected for since they were 11.

A highlight for this year was making the cut to trial for the Junior Tall Blacks – a national squad that aims to support young players showing great potential to represent their NZ age group at World Championships.

“We’re both in the sports academy at school so we know what it’s like to have to train hard,” said Jaedyn, who counts Amare Stoudemire and Craig

Bradshaw among his top players. Jaedyn

attributes his improvement in the game to academy coaches Zico Colonel

and Tim McTamney.

“It’ll be cool if we

get

picked for the Junior Tall Blacks later this month.”

With their week almost completely dedicated to basketball, both say they always look to better themselves and analyse their play after each game.

“I always think about what I did good or bad, so that the next time we play I try not to do the bad stuff again and I get better,” said Jaedyn.

For Kirk, whose favourite players are Kobe Bryant and Pero Cameron, it’s very much the same. “Yeah I do that and sometimes you get frustrated with yourself but you just have to think about the next play.”

Over the last two years the boys have come to know each other’s game well and are very good mates.

“Our most favourite game was the year we were in the Waikato U12s and we went through the whole season undefeated,” said Kirk.

“Yeah that was mean that year,” adds Jaedyn. “We beat North Harbour in the final and went to four over times. That was primo.”

For now though, their focus is on the future.

Left: Kirk RangiawhaRight: Jaedyn Falwasser

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SPORTHAAKINAKINA

A day on the Waikato River ClaimMy first day as an Environmental Officer for the Claims and Environment Unit was on the 21st of May and five days later, the Draft Agreement in Principle (AIP) for the Waikato River Claim was released to Te Kauhanganui.

It’s been all go since then and our unit has spent a lot of time on the road going to hui with Marae, iwi groups, local authorities and other stakeholders. The purpose of hui is to share information about the content of the Draft AIP and also give an opportunity for tribal members, river iwi and others to review the information and provide some feedback.

It’s been an experience and I’ve met some influential people in respective areas. I’ve enjoyed hearing their views on the claim and there have been a number of challenges, particularly when we’ve been randomly asked to speak to parts of the presentations.

I have a lot more confidence and a better understanding of the Draft AIP. The questions asked give you an idea of the depth of concerns out in the communities.

There have been common themes in issues raised.

Concerns centre around: - Representation on proposed management structures;- Participation for hapuu and Marae in decision-making processes with respect to activities on the awa as well as having an opportunity to continue to “manage” their own local areas;- overlapping interests with other iwi along the river; - financial redress to support management structures; and

- consideration for economic loss, tribal initiatives and a clean up programme.

Since early August the team have been busy compiling all of the feedback. A summary report was tabled with Te Kauhanganui on 25 August.

Work continues in an aim to address issues raised through consultation. While there are issues, they are not unresolvable.

I believe the Co-Negotiators have lessened tribal conflict and disruption to the Waikato River Claim with the development of an additional step in the negotiation process - the inclusion of a Draft AIP.

Overall, the framework that has been developed and the direction that the claim has taken, has been well received.

Fundamentally, everyone wants to have a cleaner and healthier river!A copy of the summary report can be downloaded from the website www.tainui.co.nz

You can also get a copy sent to your mailbox by contacting the Claims and Environment team on freephone 0800 TAINUI.

451 Old Taupiri Road, Private Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia. Telephone: (07) 824 8689, Fax: (07) 824 5133, Email: [email protected], Website: www.tainui.co.nz

Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia. Telephone: (07) 824 [email protected], Website: www.tainui.co.nz

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If you would like to send story ideas or articles for consideration, please forward to:

Communications Waikato Raupatu Trustee Company Ltd

Private Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia or email: [email protected]

MAARAMATAKAMahuru/September 2007

9th Tauranganui Poukai12th Te Kauhanganui Standing Committee hui25 - 28th Tainui Rangatahi Summit 200728th Te Arataura/WRTCL meeting

Whiringa-aa-nuku/October 20078th Waahi Paa Poukai12th Mangatangi Poukai22nd Labour Day26th Te Arataura/WRTCL meeting

Whiringa-aa-rangi/November 20073rd Pikitu Poukai23rd Te Arataura/WRTCL meeting24th Te Awamaarahi Poukai25th 2007 Annual General Meetings

Hakihea/December 20071st Waikare Poukai9th Reretewhioi Poukai14th Te Arataura/WRTCL meeting25th Xmas Day

Photo: Tahi-o-hurae Rangiawha (Ngaati Whakamarurangi, Ngaati Maahanga, Ngaati Tipa - Chairman of Mootakotako Marae)

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