Featured in this edition • 2008 Te Rarawa Scholarships • Foreshore and Seabed negotiations • Rangatahi success

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2008 Te Rarawa Scholarship recipients Shannon Heka, Roberta Murray, Robyn Tepania, Esther-Jordan Muriwai and Adam Heke

AUTUMN EDITION 2008

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Community Housing With the retirement of Pa Henare the housing scheme at Motuti has been re-invigorated. Plans are underway to develop four houses on the marae. One of these will be for Pa Henare and the others will be for kaimahi who are pivotal to the running of the marae. The existing houses which were in a poor state of repair are being demolished or moved to make way for the new development. It is expected that site development work will commence later in the year and will hopefully be completed by 2009.

Photo: Whanau at Motuti Marae demolishing one of three units that are to be replaced with new homes

Tourism Motuti Motuti has been working towards a marae tourism venture for the past three years. In preparation for this, whanau undertook a tourism training programme in 2007 with North Tec. In November last year the package was trialled with a group from the United States. This proved to be most successful and we learnt a lot from the process. It is planned that we will grow our ability to attract tourists by using the Hokianga Harbour Crossings. A joint venture is proposed between Motuti and the Copthorne Hokianga in Omapere. This will see tourists brought in by water taxi up the Motuti Creek for a cultural tourism experience. This will require parts of the creek to be dredged and we are currently seeking funding to complete this part of the project.

Motuti Marae Ko Tamatea te maunga

Ko Waipapa te awa Ko Hokianga te moana

Ko Ngati Te Maara, Ngati Tamatea nga hapu Ko Motuti te marae

Ko Tamatea te whare nui Ko Te Rarawa te iwi

Ngai Tupoto Ko Rakautapu te maunga

Ko Tapuwae te awa Ko Hokianga te moana

Ko Ngai Tupoto te Marae

Ngai Tupoto whanau day in Auckland Recently a whanau day was held in Auckland to bring Ngai Tupoto people together. The day which included food and fund raising, was attended by a wide cross section of hapu members. A recently completed documentary on the Motukaraka Church was screened, alongside a DVD of the very successful Marae DIY programme from Maori TV. Filmed in 2005 the programme featured the building of a new wharf and a makeover of the marae by almost 200 hapu members. Many of the whanau in attendance said they don’t get home as often as they would like and valued the opportunity to catch up on what is going on. This included updates on the marae redevelopment, Treaty claims, and the upcoming church centenary in 2010. The event was held at Marist College in Mt Albert. Marist College has a strong connection with Ngai Tupoto with Sister Rose Harris being

head of the Primary School in the 1970s, Monica Johnson, the current Principal, and a number of Ngai Tupoto girls attending the school over the years.

Photo: Whanau at Marist College

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Ngai Tupoto Marae Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Ngai Tupoto Marae will be held on Saturday 24th May 2008 starting at 10am at the marae in Motukaraka. The agenda will include consultation with the Negotiations Team in relation to Te Rarawa’s treaty settlement agreement in principle. The marae will be open for whanau during the weekend.

No reira nau mai, haere mai.

Waiparera Marae-based studies, Rangi Point, Hokianga

Commenced mid March 2008 to December 2008

Attendance is one week (Monday-Friday) per month at the Marae. This tohu is NZQA recognised and classed as fulltime study. Heke Matauranga Whakahaere - Diploma in Māori and Management The Diploma in Māori and Management focuses on introducing students to a range of management disciplines. Topics covered include management practice, the economic, financial and legal environments of an organisation, marketing and operations management. Iwi and Hapū Studies Iwi and Hapū studies are a distinctive feature of all studies at Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa for all students. One third of the programme will be focused on your own hapū and iwi. These studies allow you to explore your marae, hapū and iwi. Papers offered within this discipline require students to conduct and compile research papers over a range of subjects. Te Reo Māori The Māori language is given the highest priority at Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa. All students are required to study te reo Maori with a goal of becoming bi-lingual. Te Reo o Ngapuhi-nui-tonu will be taught. Rorohiko Studies Computers are essential in the modern classroom. Practical training and skills to use computer technology will be offered to make the most of this tool in preparation for studies.

To discuss this programme or to enquire about enrolling please contact the programme administrators on 0800WANANGA

Doctors hui at Motukaraka In February Motukaraka Marae hosted a group of rural doctors who are currently studying at post graduate level at Otago University. About 20 doctors came from all over the country and there were several visiting speakers over the four days as well. It was also an opportunity for them to spend time on a marae and get to know a bit more about marae protocol. It wasn’t all work though. They managed to squeeze in a boat trip on the Hokianga Express II up the Tapuwae River on the Sunday. During the course of the hui they also learned about local history. Many thanks to the hau-kainga, organisers and ringawera who made this a very special occasion. Photo: Roopu leaving for boat trip

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Barry Smith Memorial Sports Day Barry Smith was a whanau member of Pikiparia. As a young man he was a prominent NZ axe man and sportsman. In later years Barry coached rugby, and basketball and he was a mentor for many young sportsmen. In the 80s he suffered a severe stroke but he was determined to recover and chop again. He did so successfully and won an open event in the year before he died. It was a commendable effort. We felt it was fitting to commemorate his life with a sports day dedicated to his memory. Barry’s headstone was unveiled at 7am on 26th December and this was followed by a hakari breakfast. The Sports Day began with karakia and the events followed. Pikiparia marae would like to thank Karl Semenoff for procuring blocks and for all of his mahi helping his tuakana Selwyn, his nephew Jason, and the Pikiparia whanau. Tena koe Karl. Past students of Broadwood school won prize money, certificates and trophies. The results were as follows: Sid Hoani Memorial Chop (Sponsored by Muriel Hoani & whanau) 1st N. Marshall – Tokoroa 2nd Chase Herbert – Pawarenga 3rd John Harrison - Okaihau Jim Quillinan Memorial Chop (Sponsored by P & D Hauraki) 1st J. Semenoff – Pikiparia Whangarei 2nd J. Te Wake - Panguru 3rd J. Harrison - Okaihau Barry Smith Memorial Chop (Sponsored by Shirley Smith (Barry’s wife) and Pero Smith (Barry’s brother) 1st C. Hall - Tokoroa 2nd Chase Herbert – Pawarenga 3rd John Harrison - Okaihau 4th Peter McKay – Wanganui

Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone who competed on the day.

Pikiparia Marae

Commemoration of February 12th Treaty Signing at Mangungu

Hapu representatives from Te Rarawa and Ngapuhi gathered recently at the commemoration of the February 12th Treaty of Waitangi signing at Mangungu. More signatories signed the Treaty at Mangungu than any other place in the country including 70 Rangatira from a number of Hokianga hapu. The commemorations started with a church service and the tamariki from the Horeke Primary School staged a re-enactment of the signing. Planning is underway for a major commemoration event in 2010 to mark 170 years since the signing.

Photo: Horeke Primary School pupils conclude their re-enactment.

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Maori Trustee training at Pawarenga

Last December William Kaipo (ex Te Puni Kokiri) and Dean Martin (ex Maori Land Court) facilitated a free training course which focused on the role of the trustee in various Maori trusts managed under Te Ture Whenua Maori Land Act. The first part of the training dealt with the roles and responsibilities of trustees. These same principles applied to other types of trusts, including Whanau and Ahu Whenua Trusts. The training involved some hard-case role playing by facilitator Dean Martin. He made things easy to understand and handled all our questions well. The second part of the training had a business management focus and we learned about strategic and business planning including a financial management component. This part was facilitated by William Kaipo who was very knowledgeable in this field. This course would not have happened without the support from those who attended. He mihi mahana ki a koutou. Participants were awarded with certificates at the end of the two day training.

Photo: Maori Trustee course attendees: Sibo Pirini, Mary Peri, Tamati Peri, Bebs Waipouri, William Kaipo, Mariana Pirini, Hepa Stephens, Mene Proctor, Charlotte Stephens Absent from photo: Jasmine Pirini, Thomas Herbert, Thomas Proctor and Maria Taitimu

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Nga Hoe Horo National Waka Ama Regatta 2008

From Monday 14th January to Sunday 20th January the National Waka Ama Regatta was held at Lake Karapiro. Te Rarawa was well represented and team members came from Pawarenga, Broadwood, Mangamuka, Whangape, Whangarei and Kaitaia. We were hosted by Parawera Marae in Te Awamutu On the morning of the regatta powhiri, Ralph Ruka spoke for Te Taitokerau and was ably supported by Nga Hoe Horo. The latter are famous for “rigging all the race waka”, which they perform like a ritual every year. Our teams consisted of the Kareti (Midget Boys), Broncos (Intermediate Boys), Brucies Boyz (J16 men), Dimondz (J16 ladies), Taupeke (J19 men) Nga Hoe Horo (Open Men 21s) and Herberts on Tour (Open Men 23s). As the racing began, teams were pensive, excited and some were as cool as! Over the week there was an awesome effort from all the paddlers. Teams won medals and many of our teams went through to the finals. The spectators watched their progress in the sweltering and sticky heat. On the Friday we had a great day’s entertainment with teams racing in the Open Men (21s & 23s) and a number of combined Taitokerau teams - Senior Master Men, Combined Open men with

Nga Kaitiaki, Hokianga Herberts and Nan paddling with Rangaunu Masters. The final day was Saturday and Nga Hoe Horo W6 Open men 1500m won silver, the Herberts on Tour won bronze, Nan paddling with W12 Rangaunu senior women 500m won silver and then Herberts on Tour W6 500m won gold in the last race of the regatta. You may have thought we’d won everything with all our cheering! It was fantastic racing from our Taitokerau paddling fraternity with the combined Taitokerau Golden Senior Master women W6 500m winning gold just before the Nga Hoe Horo team won theirs! Other medals won by Nga Hoe Horo over the week were: Silver, Dave King, senior master W1 500m; Taupeke J19 men W6 1000m; Nga Hoe Horo Open Men W6 1500m; Bronze, Brucies Boyz J16 men W6 500m; Dimondz J16 Ladies W6 500m; Nga Kaitiaki/Nga Hoe Horo Open Men W12 500m and Rutene Gabel Open 23 Men W1 500m. We would all like to extend our thanks to the coaches, managers, cooks, bus driver, marae and all the wonderful supporters. He mihi ki a koutou mo to koutou awhina, tautoko, me to koutou aroha. Tena ra koutou katoa. Na Jean Beazley (Edited by Claire White)

Photo: Herberts on Tour There was a fantastic turnout for the final medal ceremony and we were all cheering our teams up there on the podium. It was a fabulous sight to see our young men haka for Herberts on Tour when they took centre stage on the podium for their gold medals.

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Waka at Waitangi ‘08

Nine waka from around the motu attended this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations. Both rangatahi and pakeke learned a lot at an awesome three day wananga prior to that. The waka and crews which attended the festivities were, Te Ao Marama, Te Whiu, Mokopuna, Rangimarie, Whanau Moana, Te Autahi (Ngapuhi), Atakura, Kahakura (Wananga o Aotearoa), and Hine Moana (Mataatua).

One of the highlights was seeing the great number of rangatahi who attended. Despite all the hard training, waka drills, and consequences that come with this kaupapa, they toughed it out with the rest and soon learnt the ‘Ka Mau Te Wehi’ values. The future of waka at Waitangi is assured as more and more rangatahi become involved and soon they will be taking on the leadership roles. It’s something to look forward to.

Ohaki Marae

Ko Whangape te Moana, Ko Kurahaupo te Waka,

Ko Maru o Te Huia raua ko Te Urunga-Mou-Tonu nga Whare Tupuna, Ko Te Oranga te Whare Kai

Ko Hinerake te Maunga

Blessing of restored photographs Pawarenga turned on a beautiful summery-autumn day as only Pawarenga can do. We were all standing at the foot of the veranda of the renovated Te Urunga- Mou-tonu at Ohaki Marae overlooking the Whangape Harbour. We waited for the beautiful voice of the Kai Karanga to send shivers down our spines and welcome us into the whare. As always the uplifting call reverberated among our hills. Just being amongst the hills, feeling soft breezes, and watching the shimmering blue tide made us all feel at home. The reason for our gathering was to honour our Tupuna by having Pa Bernard, and the celebrants present to help us bless the photos. Pa Bernard offered the blessings and we gathered for a korero. Most people thought it was lovely to preserve the taonga for our generations to come. The photographs before restoration were in a bad way. They had been damaged in the floods of 1999; some directly in the water and slush, and some by condensation. Ken Olsen who restored the photos had to wear protective gear to avoid getting sick from old time photo

chemicals, creepy crawlies and just plain dirt. The ceremony and korero was followed by a healthy, shared lunch. Ohaki is still in the process of upgrading and repairing all our whare. Next in line is our old lady Te Maru o Te Huia. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports the United Marae Sports Day, those who sponsor, those who compete and those who work. Without your help we would still be at square one. We also would like to thank the Far North District Council and Te Runanga o Te Rarawa for their support funding which helped us to restore the photographs. Thank you also to Papa Ken for going beyond the call of duty and what we could really afford to pay him. No reira tena koutou mo o mahi manaaki i a matou, tautoko i te kaupapa. Trustees Ohaki Marae O Pawarenga

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Wainui Marae Ko Pukenamu te maunga

Ko Wainui te awa Ko Ngati Te Rokeka te hapu

Ko Wainui te marae Ko Te Rarawa te iwi

Golfing Success In early January 2008, the 71st Auahi Kore National Maori Golf Championship was held at the Otaki Golf Club in the Horowhenua District. Brothers William Lee (13), and Robert Lee Jnr (15), (descendants of John Lee and Moengaroa Clark, Taukiri Kerehoma and Purewa Natanahira of Wainui Marae, Ahipara) participated in their first National Maori competition.

Robert succeeded in winning the Intermediate Men’s Division One qualifying round with a net total of 63, as well as being the flite winner of match play in the Intermediate Men’s Division One. Photo -Otaki Golf Club Brothers: William & Robert Lee

William, and Robert Jnr along with Ben Fisher (15, descendant of the Hamiora whanau of Waikeri, Ahipara) representing Wainui Marae, were also the winners of the 2007 annual Broadwood Marae Tournament. William, Robert Jnr, and Ben combined with Sonny Harrison (Parewhero hapu, Waikeri) to win Te Runanga o Te Rarawa’s golf tournament held in 2006 to commemorate 20 years of the Runanga. These young men are members of the Kaitaia Junior Golf Club in Ahipara as well members of the Kaitaia College 2008 golf team. Recently Robert and Ben were selected as emerging players for the Northland Golf Academy for the 2008 year. Unfortunately William missed selection due to illness. Are there any of our Te Rarawa rangatahi out their wanting to try their hand at golf? Junior golf day for the Kaitaia Golf Club began in March 2008 at the Kaitaia Golf Course in Ahipara. All are welcome with parental support. For further details contact: Junior Golf Chairperson, Peter Currie: Ph: 09 4067 590 or Kaitaia Golf Club – Ph: 09 4094 833

Hapu Planning Whanau of Wainui Marae met with Hapu Planning facilitator and coordinator, Paul White and Jasmine Pirini, in February 2008 to identify the key issues facing Wainui and to develop long term goals and priorities for the coming years. Photo: Wainui marae whanau at a recent planning session at Te Runanga O Te Rarawa

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To Register with Te Rarawa 0508 4 TERARAWA www.terarawa.co.nz

Hapu Planning

Over the last 18 months the Runanga has been working with our marae to develop hapu plans. A support team has been put together to work with marae and resources have been obtained to help with the process. To date 18 of our 23 marae have started the process. Purpose of hapu planning The purpose of hapu planning is to: • Gather important marae and hapu information. • Get hapu/marae members to think about the

future. • Identify key priorities for the hapu/marae. • Link in to the iwi planning process. • Make sure there is follow up action. Common issues identified from hapu planning While our marae have many unique issues and challenges to contend with there are a number of common themes emerging. These include: Cultural identity Our marae have a strong history and whakapapa base. It is however important to make sure that the knowledge is shared and future generations are empowered to carry their heritage forward. Marae roles and te reo There are a declining number of kaumatua and kuia to carry out the roles of the marae. The burden of carrying out the various marae roles is falling on the shoulders of a small group. There is a need to bring some younger people in to prepare for taking over roles in the future. Environment While there are some parts of the rohe that are doing well, the environment has been degraded

over a long period of time. There are problems associated with deforestation, pollution, siltation and farm run off, infestation of exotic weeds, and destruction from possums and farm animals. There is a desire to step up the kaitiaki role of hapu and whanau. Marae Facilities Most of the marae have identified the need to upgrade, replace or maintain marae facilities to meet the long term needs of growing numbers of people. Whanau involvement and participation While there are hundreds of people that can whakapapa to each marae, relatively few people are active in their operations. There is a need to look at ways of getting more people actively involved.

For further information jasmine@terarawa.co.nz

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Congratulations to Te RaraEach year Te Runanga o Te Rarawa calls for applications from students enrolled in full time tertiary studiethe Iwi of Te Rarawa. This year there were five awards available. On a beautiful, hot day in December thestaff at a moving awards ceremony.

Robyn Tepania Ohaki Tupuna Whare Robyn is studying for a Bachelors degree in Nursing. Robyn is an adult student who has just completed her first year’s study. Robyn presented very well in her interview and certainly has a plan for what she would like to achieve for herself and others in the future. Robyn’s focus is to eventually study midwifery to assist women within the Tai Tokerau area.

Joan Metge Bursary Well known anthropologist, Dame Joan Metge has had a long association with Te Rarawa and has provided support for our education programmes for almost 20 years. The Joan Metge Bursary has been established to acknowledge the support received from Dame Joan and is an award made annually. In 2007 the scholarship was worth $1200.

Applying for a scTo apply for a scholarship you must be a registered member of Te Runanga o Te Rarawa and complete an applicalater in the year. Applications for scholarships open in the beginning of September 2008 and close on the 24th Octlunch which coincides with the last Runanga meeting of the year the week before Christmas.

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Two Tarutaru me Ruaphave been offered annumale and female applicahigh academic standardsRarawa whanau and hapto the long term deveTarutaru and his wife Ruathe scholarships aacknowledged leaders thapu that became Te RaThe scholarships providerecipient for up to three y

Roberta Murray Whakamaharatanga Tupuna Whare Roberta is studying for a Bachelors degree in Education. Roberta is an adult student currently working at Kaitaia College. She attended her interview with work colleagues who spoke about Roberta’s strengths as a colleague and her mana as a teacher who is highly respected by pupils.

ShannoOhaki Tupu

Shannon is studying for a Bachelors degrhimself well and demonstrated that hengineering. Shannon is working towardwithin the Video Games Industry. Shachieving his ambitions and is totally supp

Clean Stream NoClean Stream Northland is a joint ventureEnvironment Centre (CBEC) and Te Runamanagement contract. The joint ventuenvironmental improvements across the Fto provide an environmental focus and toIn 2007 the scholarship was worth $1000.

awa Scholarship Recipients s to apply for several scholarships. The scholarships are to assist and promote higher education amongst

e recipients and their proud whanau and friends joined Te Runanga o Te Rarawa kaumatua, delegates and

holarship in 2008 ation form which can be sourced from the Runanga office or will be available on the website: www.terarawa.co.nz tober 2008. Decisions are made before the end of the year for the following year of study. Awards are made at a

unamu Scholarship pounamu Scholarships ually since 1997 to the ants who demonstrate s, engagement with Te pu, and a commitment elopment of the iwi. apounamu, after whom

are named, were hat drew together the arawa in former times. e $2000 a year to each years.

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Adam Heke Owhata Tupuna Whare Adam is studying for a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. He has completed his first year at Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland. Adam is confident in his studies, he has goals for his future, and he has plans that will see him eventually returning home to share his experience and expertise among his whanau, hapu and iwi.

Pacific Law Bursary Te Rarawa has been assisted with our Treaty Claims process by Janet Mason of Pacific Law in Wellington. Pacific Law has generously made a scholarship of $1000 available in 2007 for a Te Rarawa student studying Law.

Esther-Jordan Muriwai Waimirirangi Tupuna Whare Esther is studying for a Bachelors degree in Law. Esther’s interview mainly took place in te reo which she uses competently and confidently. She has already attended Te Wananga o Raukawa where she passed her Diploma in Maori Studies. Esther would eventually like to work in the social policy area. Pacific Law may offer Esther future support in her legal studies.

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ree in Engineering. Shannon presented he is very focused on his future in d a degree that would allow him to work hannon is confident and committed to ported by his whanau.

rthland Bursary e set up by the Community Business and anga o Te Rarawa to undertake a waste re is successful and has led to many Far North. The bursary has been set up o mark the success of this joint venture. .

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Maori broadcaster honored at Awards

The Energy Event Centre in Rotorua had all the glitz and glamour at the Annual Maori Media Awards 2008 on Saturday, 15th March with celebrities in toe. Again Kaitaia’s own Te Hiku Media featured high on the nominees list. The highest industry honours of the evening went to Kaitaia’s own dedicated Kaumatua and announcer with 20 years service to Maori broadcasting, Te Rere o Kapuni Makene from Te Rarawa for his commitment to Maori radio and the support of te reo Maori. Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia presented Matua Puni with his award in to a standing ovation in front of a crowd of 300 media broadcasters and guests. Matua Puni gave a joking acceptance speech with a staunch waiata tautoko from a large group from Tai Tokerau, among them television personalities, Tumamao Harawira. The award winner is specially chosen by the Maori broadcasting industry. Former Te Hiku Media CEO, now Maori Party MP Hone Harawira congratulated Matua Puni adding ‘Uncle Puni is a fierce te reo Maori supporter and I remember how important he was to the creation of Maori radio to support the language revitalisation – the Maori broadcasting industry acknowledged his work and showed appreciation that night’ Matua Puni’s daily show on Te Hiku 94.4 FM, Te Manu Tioriori, is renowned for its fun and witty humour and beautiful te reo Maori. Within Maori radio the show is known for waking up the people, with Matua Puni’s morn-ing karakia always at 6am. Te Hiku Media Chairman, Matiu Kingi is over the moon saying ‘the honour went to a man who has committed so much to Maori radio and his community, we are all proud of his success’. Matua Puni’s community work has been endless and he laughs ‘no wonder I seem to be tired all the time’. He is currently involved as a Justice of the Peace, Ratana Minister, national translator for the courts, and trustee member of Te Uri o Hina Marae. Also nominated for an award that night, was Te Hiku 94.4FM announcer, Whatitiri Te Wake for his show Te Aiotanga, in the Best Radio Presenter, Male category with Julian Wilcox and Maori singer, Ruia Aperehama, eventually losing out to Wilcox. Only a year within the broadcasting industry, many insiders say Whatitiri’s talent is very strong.

Photo: From left, Te Hiku Media Chair, Matiu Kingi, Henare Kingi (2007 recipient) , Te Rere o Kapuni Makene , Radio Te Hiku Manager, Dion Hobson, with Maori Affairs Minister, Parekura Horomia. Matua Puni receiving his taonga at the Maori Media Awards 2008

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E te iti e te rahi, kei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa e pikau ana i nga ahuatanga maha kua wharikihia i mua i a tatou. Heoi ano ki a koutou e nga tini mate e hinga atu nei e hinga mai nei koutou kua poto atu ki te po haere, haere, haere atu ra. Huri noa ki a tatou nga mahuetanga huri noa i nga hapu me nga whanau o Te Rarawa, mauri ora ki a tatou Heoi ano i tu ai te hui tuku taonga mo nga kai mahi papaho ki Rotorua i tera wiki aa i waimarie ahau ki uru atu ki taua hui hei tu mo Te Reo Irirangi o Te Hiku 94.4 FM o te wahanga Kaiwhakataki o te tau i roto i te reo irirangi Ko te mea miharo moku ko te take kei roto ahau i te wahanga nei me nga kaipapaho nui i roto i Aotearoa. Ko Julian Wilcox tetahi, te mata mo te hotaka ‘Native Affairs’ i runga i te Pouaka Whakaata Maori, ano nei tona hotaka i nga ata katoa ko ‘Tawera’ i runga i Te Reo Irirangi o Waatea ki Tamaki. Ano nei ko Ruia Aperehama tetahi atu i roto i te wahanga nei mo tona hotaka a Piriwiritua ki runga i Te Reo Irirangi o Waatea, heoi ano koianei te tino miharo moku ki te tu i te taha i enei tokorua. I whiwhi e Julian Wilcox i te tohu whakahirahira nei aa ko taku, me tino mihi atu kia Julian mo ona mahi nui i roto i te ao papaho me te whakaata hoki! Ka rawe hoki.

He hui tino pai tenei i te mea i taea ahau ki te whakawhanaunga atu ki nga tino tohunga i roto i te ao papaho, ano nei ki te whakatuwhera i aua herenga whanaungatanga ki te tapiri atu ki aku pukenga i aku mahi papaho nei, ano ki aku mahi kai ripoata hoki. No reira i tino miharo hoki ki te mea i hari atu ahau i taku whanau ano nei i taku Karani Papa a Hone Peita te pai hoki Hei mutunga korero moku kei te tino mihi ahau ki Te Runanga o Te Rarawa mo a koutou awhina mai ki ahau kia taea te haere atu ki tenei o nga huihuinga. Ahakoa kaare ahau i eke atu ki te taumata i hoki mai ahau me te ngakau humarie me te honore hoki ki te kii atu i tae ahau ki taua hui. No reira e aku rangatira, aku raukura huia nga mihi aroha, nga mihi manaaki ki a koutou katoa. Kia tau nga manaakitanga o te Runga Rawa ki a tatou katoa

Naku noa Whatitiri Te Wake Kai-Papaho/Kai-Ripoata Te Reo Irirangi o Te Hiku o Te Ika

Maori Media Awards

Photo: Rohimere Rangitauira and Whatitiri Te Wake

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Te Runanga o Te Rarawa recently agreed to progress discussions with the Crown under the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004. As part of this decision a negotiation team will be elected and mandated. In the meantime, pre-negotiations discussions are being facilitated by the team already mandated to negotiate the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. The Crown has agreed in principle to begin its financial contribution to Te Rarawa’s takutaimoana research. For more than a year now, there has been discussion and debate about whether to engage with the foreshore and seabed legislation. This debate is likely to continue but recent developments have spurred Te Rarawa to take active steps to get involved in the process. During February, Ngati Porou and Te Whanau a Apanui signed agreements with the Crown over their foreshore and seabed. If these agreements are ratified by their iwi, Ngati Porou and Te Whanau a

Apanui will go through a High Court process to apply to have their ‘customary rights’ legally recognised. With our substantial coastline and because our hapu interact with the takutaimoana on a daily basis, it seems wise for Te Rarawa to register as a third party with interests in the hearings and outcomes for Ngati Porou and Te Whanau a Apanui. It will help enormously to be prepared and have our research ready so that we are informed and able to critique and monitor the process. At this time, discussions with the Crown are in a preliminary phase, and it will take some time for Te Rarawa marae to decide on the negotiations team. In the meantime, more information about the Foreshore and Seabed legislation and negotiations process can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: http://www.justice.govt.nz/foreshore/main3.html.

Ture Takutaimoana o Te Rarawa

Foreshore and Seabed Negotiations

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Te Ahu Civic Centre underway Plans are well underway to establish the new Te Ahu Civic Centre in Kaitaia. Te Rarawa is an integral part of Te Ahu Trust and the design and planning team also have oversight of the cultural aspects of the centre and in particular the interactive cultural facility that is being planned for the complex. By the end of this year Te Runanga o Te Rarawa expect to have moved from Te Ahu site to Toka Tumoana at Te Kaho (Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia). As a runanga we are also exploring options for investing in the centre ourselves. It may be that we can attract resources through the establishment of an interpretation centre displaying our history and aspects of our Treaty Claim Settlement that will be of interest and importance to visitors. Late last year we launched the logo for Te Ahu Centre which was designed by Waikarere Gregory (no Pukepoto) and the event attracted strong community support form both Maori and Pakeha. This bodes well for the future of the project. The expectation is that Te Rarawa will finally get a real chance to have a presence in a centre that will benefit visitors and locals alike.

Tira Angamua Two consultation hui in Auckland

Te Rarawa Historical Treaty Claims Agreement in Principle All Te Rarawa whanau are invited to a consultation hui regarding the Te Rarawa Agreement in Principle (signed by the Team and Crown representatives at Waipuna Marae, Panguru, on 7 September 2007). The hui gives an opportunity for all interested whānau and claimants to meet Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa’s Treaty Claims Negotiations Team and give feedback on the detail of the AIP redress. When: Wednesday 7 May 2008 Where: Hui no 1: Hoani Waititi Marae, Glen Eden, West Auckland. Start time: 1:00pm Hui no. 2: TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau City, Auckland; Start time: 7:00pm

For more claims information see www.terarawa.co.nz , or contact the Treaty Claims Coordinator Catherine Davis on email: Catherine@terarawa.co.nz, ph: (09) 4081974.

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Important notice to all Maori organisations To continue to be eligible for tax advantages after 1 July 2008, you must register under the Charities Act. Existing tax exemptions on the grounds of charitable purpose will end for those that have not registered before 1 July 2008. Marae on a Māori reservation, and trusts established under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 can also apply if they can clearly show they have a charitable purpose. We assess every organisation’s application on a case-by-case basis to decide whether it has a charitable purpose. For further information ring the Charities Commission, Freecall 0508 242 748 or Email: info@charities.govt.nz

He panui Te Rarawa Waiata Hui

Saturday 3rd May 2008, 10am, Tamatea Marae, Motuti

We invite you to get involved in this Te Rarawa waiata CD project. Nau mai haere mai. Please bring a plate for shared kai.

Background The Te Rarawa Treaty Claims Negotiators have initiated the development of a waiata CD and booklet to highlight the issues of our claim, promote the use and survival of our waiata. The kaupapa was well supported at the 1st waiata hui held at Pikiparia Marae on 8th March 2008. Some other key points/highlights from that hui:

• Waiata may include connections with other Iwi, however the stories and composers behind the waiata need to be of significance to Te Rarawa

• A number of past and present Te Rarawa composers were identified and acknowledged

• Some waiata were put forward • A working group was formed • A wananga was suggested to support writing

of new waiata Next step We invite you to attend a second hui to put forward waiata that fit the kaupapa. At this stage it is about gathering as many waiata as possible. Further down

the track we will select the most appropriate for the CD. Can you please talk with whanau about Te Rarawa waiata and bring ideas to our hui or contact one of the working group (see below).

Kaupapa and process for Te Rarawa waiata CD project

• To gather and compile a collection of waiata of significance to the people of Te Rarawa that tell of our history, whakapapa, stories and struggles to reach a treaty settlement.

• To record 15-20 waiata on CD that will include a mix of traditional & contemporary material and waiata for different occasions.

• To produce a booklet with the words, translations and explanations of the significance of each waiata.

• To distribute the CDs and teach the waiata to iwi members in preparation for treaty settlement hui and other occasions.

Joanie Daniels 0273014082

Wayne Te Tai 0211680687

Catherine Davis 09 408 1971 extn: 225 email: catherine@terarawa.co.nz

Taane Thomas 09 4040 394 email: taaneandkaren@hotmail.com

Wendy Henwood 09 4057 857 email: raywen@igrin.co.nz

Jasmine Pirini (Admin) 09 4081 971 extn: 218 email: jasmine@terarawa.co.nz

Working group contacts

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Finding Sarah Tiraroa By Carol Denton

Our journey has been full of twists and turns like the Hokianga Harbour as we set out to find out more about our tupuna Sarah Tiraroa. Sarah Tiraroa was born 178 years ago. She married Dennis Browne Cochrane in 1848 and they had 5 children and we are the descendants of three of them, once strangers, now whanau. Initially we posted a message on the Maori.org.nz website where we discovered a wonderful book written by Leanne Jackson in 2007, called “Connecting Cochranes”. We met Leanne and gave her information regarding our tupuna Mary. This was followed by a trip north to see Colleen, our family historian who gave us a photo of Sarah’s husband, Dennis Browne Cochrane . Our research included reading 100 year old, handwritten Maori Land Court minutes, and Jack Lee’s “Hokianga”. We looked at manuscripts in the Auckland City Library, and books from The University of Auckland. When we received the legal documents we had dates and confirmation that Mary and Hera were Te Rarawa. Robert (their brother) stated he was Ngati Kuri, and just to add to the confusion Mary had Waiariki as her hapu. So we emailed to Catherine Davis, Rongo Bentson, and Paul White at Te Rarawa for their help in trying to find Sarah Tiraroa. This led us on a journey to Pawarenga. We had been given Maria Waipouri’s name but we had not contacted her. We stopped for directions but discovered that Maria was not at home so we accepted the invitation for a cup of tea. The next thing Harata Herbert arrived and our hosts turned out to be whanau! Sarah Tiraroa is still missing but she has brought together the whanau that so long ago lost touch. We will find her when she is ready for us to do so. So don’t lose touch with your whanau, seek out your whakapapa. Everyone is willing to help and don’t leave it until later to talk to your kaumatua and kuia. We all have stories, write them down now! Many years from now your descendants will be blessed to be able to read them and bring to life the photo on the wall. To quote the Maori.org.nz website the two most precious gifts, we can give our children are roots and wings and this is what we want to give our granddaughters Tayla and Ariana.

Broadwood Area School Centennial Queens Birthday weekend 2008

Broadwood Area School or Te Kura o Manganui-o-wae and contributing schools, Tutekehua, Te Karae, Te Karae Mill, Urungaio, Te Mata North, Runaruna, Salt Springs, Windy Ridge, Rotokakahi, Awaroa, Waiotehue and Paponga are holding their centennial celebrations on Queen's Birthday Weekend this year 2008. The following is planned for the weekend: Friday 30th May: 7pm - midnight. “Meet & Greet” at the Broadwood Hall. Saturday 31st May: 9am - 4pm. Powhiri, speeches, photos, “Cutting the Cake”, tour the school, entertainment by the school, rugby and netball games. 5pm evening meal. 8pm dance and supper. Sunday 1st June: 11am Church Service followed by a light lunch. Registration forms are available from: Broadwood Area School [09] 4095878; Email centennial@broadwood.school.nz Broadwood Store, Kaitaia Library, REAP, North Hokianga Clinics, June Hick , peterandjunehick@xtra.co.nz phone/fax 09 409 5595, ASB Kaitaia

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Back row: T. Harema, R. Nathan, T. Rudolph, D. Gordon, D. Harris, F. Lundon, J. Nathan, W. Mangakahia, J. Harris (Manager) Middle row: R. Peti, F. Cassidy, G. Rei, N. Hepi, A. Ruka, C. Heke. Front row: B. Repia, S. Waiti, R. Tupe, C. Pirini, S. Kemp. Korero: “Them were the days…we had given Te Rarawa a thrashing. The crash Maori jnr team in Auckland 1949” This photo was kindly given to Te Kukupa for publication by Auntie Laura Peti, wife of the late Riki Peti of Ngai Tupoto. He mihi aroha ki a koe Auntie. While you may wonder why we are publishing a photo of a team that challenged and beat Te Rarawa, take a look at their names and you’ll understand! By the late 1940s many of our people were already living in Auckland but still kept in close contact with “home”, through whanau and sport. Whanau are invited to share historical Te Rarawa photos of tupuna and events in forthcoming issues of Te Kukupa.

Akarana Third Grade Rugby Football Club 1949 Defeated Otahuhu 9-3 and Te Rarawa 12-6 in Te Rarawa Challenge Cup

Whakaahua Hitoria

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Ko te mea tuatahi me mihi kau ake ki te hunga kua hoki ki te kainga tuturu mo tātou te tangata. Ko rātou ēna i hoki wairua atu ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, Hawaiki pamamao. No reira haere e ngā mate haere, haere atu rā. The first obligation is to pay homage to those that have passed on and returned to the ancient spirit home of the Maori at Hawaiki the great, Hawaiki the distant, Hawaiki beyond this world we know. Thus we greet them farewell, farewell farewell.

Whakamaharatanga Ben Metcalfe, Charlie Neho (Ngati Kuri)

Dennis Davis (Ngai Tupoto) Shirley Te Tai (Motuti)

Robert (Doc) Cassidy (Morehu) Lance Sloan (Korou Kore) Alex Robson (Te Rarawa)

Maria Rota (Waihou) Hone Tuwhare (Ngapuhi)

Fred (Bully) Smith (Manukau) Linda Harris nee Waipouri (Ngai Tupoto)

Matiu Lundon (Ngai Tupoto) Buster Hancy (Ngai Tupoto) Rewi Davis (Ngai Tupoto)

Tui Nathan nee Spicer (Manukau)

Na te Heamana

Kia a tatou te hunga ora; tenei te mihi ki a tatou katoa i runga i te whakapai ki to tātou Runanga kia whakarewahia waka orangamutunga kore mō tatou whanau puta noa ki Te Rarawa. To those of us the living this is a greeting to us all in recognition of our aspiration for our Runanga that we uplift as a source of wellbeing for all of our whanau of Te Rarawa. Na tēna, na tēna, i Whakapau i o rātou kaha mo te iwi te take, ka mihi kau atu. Heoi ano, ka whai kiko te āhuatanga o a tatou mahi ahakoa ngā piki me ngā heke kua heke whakamua te kaupapa koia ko te mea nui kia kaha kia ū kia manawanui.

Haami Piripi Chairman Te Runanga O Te Rarawa

For the efforts of each individual concerned and their dedication to Iwi development I salute each and every one of you. We are gaining momentum in our efforts even though we have our ups and our downs and our ideals are moving ahead this is the main thing. Therefore we must remain strong, steadfast and courageous.

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Korou Kore Marae, Ahipara Delegate: Sid Nathan Phone: (09) 4082656 Matihetihe Marae, Mitimiti Delegate: Georgina Martin Phone: (09) 4095393 Morehu Marae, Pawarenga Delegate: Frank Herbert Phone: (09) 4095380 Motuti Marae, Motuti Delegate: Kevin Robinson Phone: (09) 0274865899 Ngai Tupoto Marae, Motukaraka Delegate: Wendy Henwood Phone: (09) 4057857 Ngati Manawa Marae, Panguru Delegate: Mina Pomare-Peita Phone: (09) 4095344 Wainui Marae, Wainui Delegate: Lisa McNab Phone: (09) 4083857 Ohaki Marae, Pawarenga Delegate: Sam Tecklenburg Phone: (09) 4080900 Owhata Marae, Owhata Delegate: Ra Heke Phone: (09) 4095528 Pateoro Marae, Te Karae Delegate: Lavinia Toki Phone: Pikiparia Marae, Kohukohu Delegate: Patiriki Briggs Phone: (09) 4055577 Rangikohu Marae, Herekino Delegate: Katie Murray Phone: (09) 4093405

Roma Marae, Ahipara Delegate: Catherine Davis Phone: (09) 4083322 Taiao Marae, Pawarenga Delegate: Malcolm Peri Phone: (09) 4095101 Tauteihiihi Marae, Kohukohu Delegate: Maiki Smith Phone: (09) 4055826 Te Arohanui Marae, Mangataipa Delegate: Miriama Kumar Phone: (09) 4019886 Te Kotahitanga Marae, Whangape Delegate: Richard Murray Phone: (09) 4080900 Te Rarawa Marae, Pukepoto Delegate: Dixon Motu Phone: (09) 4082216 Te Uri o Hina Marae, Pukepoto Delegate: John Walsh Phone: (09) 4094748 Waihou Marae, Waihou Delegate: Turi Te Hira Phone: 0272809450 Waiparera Marae, Rangi Point Delegate: Maria Smart Phone: (09) 4095005 Waipuna Marae, Panguru Delegate: Abraham Witana Phone: (09) 0272243160 Whakamaharatanga Marae, Manukau Delegate: John McLean Phone: (09) 4084316

NGA MARAE O TE RARAWA

Te Runanga O Te Rarawa 28 South Rd, PO Box 361, Kaitaia Phone: (09) 4081971; Fax: 4081998

Toka Tumoana 24-26 Matthews Ave, PO Box 361, Kaitaia Phone: (09) 4081971, Fax: (09) 4081998

Te Oranga 17 Matthews Ave, PO Box 341, Kaitaia Phone: (09) 4080141, Fax (09) 4080654

Website: www.terarawa.co.nz