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Mokopuna Day“If we judge the success of our day by

the amount of smiles then we can easily assure ourselves we hit the mark”

Whānau WānangaMatatini Kapa Haka

Waitangi Day

Tēnā anō tātou e te whānau whānui o Orākei. Ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa.

E koa ana e hari hoki ahau ki te mihi atu na ki a koutou.

This tauparapara acknowledges a child is

complete, if given knowledge and education, and when influenced by their history, those around them, and where they live.

Throughout their journey from conception to adulthood, a child is adorned with their own mana (potential and spiritual power), Mauri (living essence) and wairua (spiritual self), which is inherited from their ancestors and from the spirit world of atua.

The tauparapara also describes the role their parents, and elders play in their lives and in particular the way our tamariki Māori learn, thus ‘Tikanga whakaako’.

Just as the tauparapara suggests, we as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have the tools to support the development and well-being of our young people. Era o nga taonga i tuku i tuku iho ki a tātou, hei whakamahia, hei whakapakari, hei oranga ma ngā tau e heke mai ana.

Tēnā ano tātou katoa. Having had a passion in the area of tamariki development for many years, I was excited to see our whanau and parents playing, supporting and encouraging our tamariki in a mixture of activities over the summer holidays. We were lucky to have had great weather but seeing the

smiles and aroha while whānau were together was fantastic. Our recent Mokopuna Day was an example of this.

The Trust has a busy year ahead and at the core of our mahi will be our focus on tamariki and whānau development.

Housing remains a big take for the Trust. Both in respect of Housing NZ properties that have and are being returned, to the Kainga Tuatahi project, and catching up with rent arrears. We all need to do our bit to ensure the hapū can develop.

Finally, I would like to highlight the work of our Taumata Kaumātua for their support and how they regularly carry out duties to keep up our responsibilities as Ngāti Whātua within our area of our Ahi Kaa, especially on our Marae, and within the Orakei community and Tamaki isthmus. I also acknowledge their involvement in spending time sharing stories and passing on knowledge to our tamariki. Their dedication and passion has, and will continue to make a huge difference.

There is a lot happening for our hapū and we will do our best to keep you informed and up-to-date. Keep an eye on our Facebook page, or, look out for new communications coming from the Trust soon.

I look forward to the year ahead.

Ngā mihi,Phillip Te Waka Davis

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Chairman’s Kōrero

I te timatangaKo te koreKo te pōNa te pōKa puta ko te kukune

Ko te pupukeKo te maharaKo te manakoKa puta ki te whei aoKi te ao mārama

Kupu whakataki a te Heamana

“Mā tō tātou whanaungatanga e whakataki i te ritenga tika”“By our kinship we strive to meet our present and future needs”

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In February, we celebrated two significant milestones for Tamaki Makaurau, and New Zealand. The first, the 175th Anniversary of the birth of Auckland, and the 175th commemorations of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

As the Ahi Kaa, we have a real interest in success and development of this city, its communities, and our whanau, and that’s why we play a big part in welcoming and hosting manuhiri.

We’ve had a busy start to the year. In January, we welcomed tennis super star Venus Williams to our Marae while she was here to play in the ASB Classic tournament.

The former World number one, loved the powhiri and hongi, and said she felt “serenity and peace… and honoured” as she was called onto the Marae.

Our kapa were also on hand to launch the NRL season, powhiri the teams involved in the Volvo Ocean race, and welcome the thousands of people to Takaparawhau for Waitangi Day.

Busy start to the year

“Mā tō tātou whanaungatanga e whakataki i te ritenga tika”“By our kinship we strive to meet our present and future needs”

The Trust has decided it will now hold regular half or full-day hui instead of the usual Whanau Forum. This is to ensure that Trustees can hear directly from our hapū members, and get an idea of views, issues and korero within our communities. The hui will also assist in the development of future strategies and highlight areas for improvement.

It’s hoped there will be hui at venues outside Auckland, and some on the weekends, so that as many whānau as possible can attend. Dates and venues will be confirmed at least three weeks prior to the events.

Our first hui will be held on Sunday 19 April 2015 at Orakei Marae.

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Photo courtesy of Eru Rarere Wilton

As you may be aware the Trust has set up a team to work on protecting our settlements, and they are getting regular advice from advisors. This is mainly to do with the proposed Marutūahu settlement and how it may impact on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

The Trust has met with the Minister for Treaty Negotiations and we are still trying to work through the issues, however, we are also preparing just in case things fall over.

We have outlined our concerns about the proposed Marutūahu settlement and made it clear that Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is opposed to any whenua within our primary area of interest being transferred to another iwi as part of their individual settlements.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wants to see our neighbouring iwi settle with the Crown but that has to be done in an appropriate way. It is our responsibility as a Trust to protect our settlements and our place as mana whenua in central Tāmaki.

The Trust is considering all options including legal action, and there is the possibility that we could face a lengthy court battle with the Crown. However, that’s not our preferred option.

We will continue to provide you with updates when we can, or, as soon as anything happens. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Protecting our settlement

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Joe Royal thought his time had passed, he thought that playing ITM cup for North Harbour and then for BOP was going to be the pinnacle of his rugby career, how wrong he was. After his first season playing ITM Cup for the Bay in 2013 he was named in the Colin Cooper coached Māori All Blacks team that toured Canada and the USA playing both national teams. While he was one of many debutants on tour he led the way in terms of their cultural sessions and of course their haka. Following that successful tour Joe was called into the Chiefs and also the Hurricanes wider training squads.

Last year Joe impressed again playing for the Bay in the ITM Cup and was awarded with another tour with the Māori All Blacks to Japan. This time though, he was asked to lead the team in the haka, an experience he says will never forget. He also played a part in the match winning try in their second test against Japan in front of a packed stadium in Tokyo including his mother Marama Royal and partner Kelly Morrison. Joe is currently playing for the Chiefs Development team and is an example that hard work and persistence pays off.

As the Ahi kaa of central Auckland, we were disappointed to learn that the Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) plans to begin demolition work on Marsden Wharf shortly, and that further wharf extension consents have been granted, despite public opposition including from the Trust and Whai Rawa.

The Waitemata Harbour has great significance for all Aucklanders, and particular cultural and social importance to our hapū. We are alarmed by the ease that POAL appears to be able to extend its operations into the Waitemata.

We believe that there is a real need for all of Auckland to engage in a broader conversation about the future of the waterfront, and we will continue to put pressure

on the Council to do the right thing.

The Ports appears to be in a hurry to undertake these works even though they will have a long-lasting impact on the Waitemata. However, it is unclear why they are proceeding at such great pace and the Ports have yet to produce a good reason.

Our opposition has been supported by a wide cross-section of the community – residents, businesses, and non-commercial harbour users.

We have called on the Council to act, and demonstrate kaitiakitanga. The Ports may have the ability to get the consents it needs, but we will keep pushing for them and the Council to do the right thing.

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A royal of a time on the rugby field

The Davis-Kerehoma whānau hosted the annual Peter Maihi Memorial Touch Tournament for 2015 with pride and in remembrance of a cousin, a nephew, a brother, a son and a grandson.

With over 16 teams registered to play we were sure the day was not only going to be competitive but full of fun and laughter.

As the day progressed, teams began to shine and eventually our four top teams progressed to the semi-finals. The semi finalists included the Rua whānau up against the Puru whānau, and the

Morehu whānau taking on the Tumahai whānau. The games were played hard but with flair and saw one match going to a drop off and the other finishing with a margin of 5 tries.

This year’s bragging rights went to the Tumahai whānau who pipped the Puru whānau with a last minute try in the dying minutes of the Final.

A huge mihi to all the teams who took part and to our whānau members who helped referee games. We’re looking forward to next year’s tournament, hosted by the Maihi whānau.

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Mokopuna DayHe mihi nui ki a koutou ngā whānaunga, ki ngā uri o

Tuperiri i whakakotahi ai tātou, hei whakanui i te rā o ngā mokopuna ki Ōkahu.

Mokopuna Day is a day to celebrate our future and our past.

What a beautiful sight it was to see so many smiles on the faces of our children. If we can judge the success of our day by that then we can easily assure ourselves we hit the mark. Activities ranged from our pēpi enjoying their paddling pool and bouncy castles, to our tamāriki on the moana, kayaking and experimenting with SUP (stand up paddle boarding). It was also great to see our kaumatua watching over the day with a steely gaze but a lot of aroha and enjoyment. The day was facilitated well by our rangatahi who took charge of the majority of our activities – ka rawe!

The kaupapa of the day was about coming together to celebrate us as a people on our whenua – with a clear focus on putting our mokopuna/tamāriki FIRST. A quote from the famous author Dr Seuss says, “sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” and we believe that reflects our thoughts also. The positive moments we foster and share with our tamaariki now will become memories to cherish.

A big thank you goes out to all who made the day possible. From our security team, rangatahi workforce, kai kaimahi, the suppliers and most of all our whānau – nanas, papas, mums, dads and tamaariki.

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa. Let us keep close together, not wide apart.

Well-done whānau!

- Mokopuna Day Organising Team

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Last year Vodafone NZ put the karanga out for Graduates to join their 2015 intake starting in early February. As part of their commitment to diversity, they also set themselves ambitious targets that 50% of their Graduates would be Māori.

The Whai Poutama Careers

team are proud to announce that Jasmin Pihema was successful in attaining a place in the Vodafone 2015 Graduate Programme. Vodafone were impressed with Jasmin’s attitude, confidence and well-rounded answers from a variety of settings – i.e. university, sports and whānau.

Jasmin is the grand-daughter of Hapi and Alice Pihema and the daughter of Harry Pihema. She attended Waikato University - Bachelor in Communication Studies majoring in Public Relations & Management. She has completed her studies and will graduate this year.

Vodafone see their Graduates

as future leaders of Vodafone, and will work to develop them on a fast track to leadership. We look forward to watching Jasmin receive the necessary support to ensure her success at Vodafone, for herself and her whānau.

Paving her path with Vodafone

Waking to a wet and blustery day wasn’t the ideal start to the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei 2015 Waitangi Day Festival and organizers Sean Madden, Shane King and Loren Heaphy had some early morning fears of cancellation. Luckily the weather improved enough to make sure the day went ahead – although we battled gusts and rainshowers, the crowd of 25,000 still had a great time!

A well-attended powhiri at the marae opened the day in the right way – with a large group of VIP’s and visitors coming along to enjoy our manaakitanga. This was an important pōwhiri as it recognised the significance of 2015 as the 175th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

On the main stage MC’s Grayza (Graeme Tipene) and Mai FM’s Omer Gilroy were an awesome team and really got the crowd going. Whānau singer Mike Steedman opened as the first live act of the day, and throughout the day there were some fantastic

performances by Troy Kingi, Riqi Harawira, Billy TK Jnr, 1814, Hollie Smith and The Black Seeds. It seemed fitting that right as The Black Seeds started their hit song “Cool Me Down” the temperature dropped and the heavens opened again. At least the rain stayed away most of the day!

Up in the Mauri Tent hundreds of people checked out the beautiful Day 507: Bastion Point Exhibition and tamāriki were able to learn more about Māori culture in Auckland Museum’s Tāmaki Tales interactive display.

We had an awesome effort by our Zero Wasters, Parakore, who achieved a 93% diversion from landfill rate.

A huge mihi goes out to our sponsors who made the day happen – Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust, ATEED, Auckland Council, 2 Degrees, Hawkins, Te Puni Kōkiri, Ministry of Culture & Heritage and Mai FM.

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Jasmin onsite at Vodafone HQ

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Esther Maihi (22), daughter of Wyllis Maihi, was successful in receiving the James Henare Māori Research Centre Summer Research Scholarship worth $5,000; she had recently completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.

Her research topic was: Why is culture important in mental health policy? And are current mental health policies culturally effective in supporting the mental health challenges faced by Māori? Esther drew on both personal life experiences and things she had learnt through her studies to decide on this topic. Last year, after a longstanding battle with depression, her uncle took his life. This not only rocked the immediate family, but also had a profound impact on the entire tribe. At his tangi, she noted a key issue that was brought up, which was the fact that ongoing support for Māori suffering from

mental illness is not readily available or effective. When thinking of a topic that could have real relevance for the tribe, she felt that if she could tackle this topic correctly, it had the potential to improve mental health policies and services, not only for Ngāti Whātua, but also for all Māori.

The primary supervisor for this scholarship was Associate Prof. Merata Kawharu, with Dr. Krushil Watene (both Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) providing secondary support. Esther hopes that this paper may be able to inform future research, policies and strategies that may lead to improved mental health for Māori.

Esther is not just an academic star; she’s also a world champion cheerleader. Where her Kiwi squad took home gold at the 2014 World cheerleading competition in Orlando.

He mihi kau ana ki ngā uri who completed their education grants on time! We are pleased to announce that 2015 is another record breaking year of education grants received for processing. We are working hard to complete all required verifications of whakapapa, enrolment and fees information and are looking forward to making payment very soon.

In addition to the annual education grants Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Poutama now offer Achievement Awards, for the 2015 academic year. The purpose of these Achievement Awards is to inspire, recognise and celebrate high achievement in NCEA levels 1-3 and Tertiary.

Education Grants 2015

World champ tackles the big issues

Esther representing New Zealand

For more infocontact Maria Sidwell

maria@ngatiwhatuaorakei.com

Secondary Achievement AwardNWŌ Students who have achieved “Endorsed with Excellence” in the core subjects (Te Reo Māori, English, Subjects in Science and Subjects in Mathematics).

Tertiary Achievement AwardAwards are allocated to hapu members who have graduated at an undergraduate degree or higher.

SUBJECT LEVEL PER SUBJECT MAX. PER STUDENT

NCEA Level 1 $50.00 $250.00

NCEA Level 2 $100.00 $500.00

NCEA Level 3 $200.00 $1,000.00

SUBJECT LEVEL AWARDED

Graduate Undergraduate Degree $950.00

Graduate Postgraduate Certificate $1,000.00

Graduate Postgraduate Diploma $1,100.00

Graduate Masters Degree $1,800.00

Graduate PhD $4,000.00

TOTAL2015 EDUCATION GRANTS

1,073ECE 199 Grants

511 GrantsPrimary

126 GrantsTertiary

237 GrantsSecondary

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Whai Rawa is committed to growing the capacity and capabilities of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and its members and to support this has implemented internship programmes (Tertiary, Secondary and External) within the company.

During January and February of this year, we welcomed our first wave of interns, Jerry Ahere Daniels and TeOi Singh.

External internships are opportunities for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei members to apply for placement positions with our clients, consultants and/or partner organisations. External interships are open to tertiary students, graduates or professionals that are interested in career development or change.

Our internship programmes offer on the job learning in a commercial setting, education about the wider business and exposure to industry leaders. If you are a current student or graduate looking for on the job experience in a commercial setting, then these internships would be great.

Whai Rawa has welcomed three new staff members to the team. David Schwartfeger, Jason Wong and Shelia Deng.

David and Jason have both taken on roles as Development Manager. The Development Managers are responsible for planning and undertaking property development. They are currently focussing on the Navy Lands, Quay Park and opportunities that are arising through the RFR process (Rights of First Refusal properties from the Crown).

David has joined us from Ngāi Tahu Property

and Jason from DNZ Property.

Shelia Deng has taken up the Accounts Assistant role and will assist the finance team.

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Growing Capabilities

TeOi, our first Secondary School intern, joined us from Ngā Taiatea Wharekura in Hamilton.

TeOi says “I first applied for the internship because I saw an opportunity to increase my knowledge and understanding of a future that I could picture for myself. Working with this group of passionate people I have been inspired even more to pursue a career in this field. It was a privilege to work and learn from the best and I have taken away with me skills that I can use to benefit not just myself but my whānau and Iwi as a whole. I would like to thank Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa for giving me this opportunity.”

Jerry, the first of our Tertiary interns for 2015, is a student at the University of Auckland studying toward a Bachelors Degree in Business, majoring in Property. Jerry says ‘the experience I gained through my internship has helped me put theory into practice’.

The Tertiary internships are full-time paid positions for one month during the University holiday period.

Secondary School Internship

Tertiary Internship

New Whai Rawa staff (from left) Jason Wong, David Schwartfeger and Shelia Deng

Secondary school internships last for one week during the school holidays.

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The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Future Director programme is designed to develop the next generation of hapū directors by encouraging whānau to develop business acumen, governance experience and become actively involved in the business of the hapū.

The programme invites a selected candidate/s to attend all board meetings and be treated as a board member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited and participate in board matters for a 12 month period.

That person will be assigned an experienced mentor from the Whai Rawa board to support his or her growth and development.

See below for Whai Rawa’s email address if you would like to register your interest.

The Kāinga Tuatahi development is moving ahead at pace.

The construction contract has been awarded to Arrow International. Arrow is a well known company that has worked on iwi projects such as Te Uru Taumatua in Tāneatua, Bay of Plenty and something closer to home, the Creating Communities Project in Glen Innes.

The site is under construction and will be until completion in February/ March 2016. For your own health and safety, please do not enter

the site. If you see non-workers or tamāriki on the site after hours please contact the office or email wrl@ngatiwhatuaorakei.com so that we can ensure that they are also safe.

A new Kaumātua home at 9 Atareta Street is nearing completion. This project was undertaken by Strachan Group Architects and Unitec. We thank the Taumata Kaumātua Executive for their time and guidance throughout this development. An open home was held after the last Taumata Hui.

Future Director Programme

Papakāinga Developments

All Whai Rawa internships and employment opportunities are advertised through the website and email distribution lists. To register your interest for any of the Whai Rawa opportunities, please email your name, contact details and opportunity you

are interested in to wrl@ngatiwhatuaorakei.com.

Kāinga Tuatahi construction underway

Kāinga Tuatahi

The new kaumātua home Front entrance Rear porch

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Te Matatini Kapa HakaTe Matatini Kapa Haka Nationals were held recently

in Christchurch. We had whānau representation in various teams from around the motu. We would like to acknowledge all our whanaunga who took the stage this year. You did us proud. E Tū Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei!

We profiled some of our whānau performers

below and asked them the following questions:

• Name of Kapa Haka (group)• Rohe (region)• What is your vision for kapa haka amongst

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in the future? The 2017 Matatini Nationals will be hosted in

Hawkes Bay. Watch this space for information on how to be a part of Te Puru o Tāmaki.

Waihīrere TairāwhitiThe club is the only kapa to have stood at every Nationals since 1972.My vision is to utilise the potential of kapa haka as a vehicle to revitalise waiata, haka,

mōteatea and kōrero of Tāmaki and Ngāti Whātua. In turn, the marae and hapū benefits from the skills and knowledge generated within wānanga and hui (which hopefully gives our people more confidence and purpose to carry out our tikanga and kawa). I would love to see a Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei team take out the 2021 Matatini which will be held in Tāmaki. Kia kaha whānau!

Joe & Tahua Pihema - Son and mokopuna of Hapi and Alice Pihema

Te Iti KahurangiKo Waikato/Tainui, Hauraki, Raukawa me Maniapoto Kia ora pai te kapa haka mo a tātou tamāriki mokopuna, kia tū pakari, kia tū māia, nā

a tōna wā ka eke ki te tiketiketanga o tēnei mea “Te Matatini”.

Herewaina Tumahai - Daughter of Hinemoa Tumahai and Rex Hawke

Te Arepa Ote Haahi Ratana Morehu - Son of Temepara and Rangimarie Morehu

Hātea Kapa HakaTe TaitokerauKa āwhina ngā whānau kia tū i tētahi rōpū ki Te Matatini. Standing on the stage

representing my rohe at Te Matatini was amazing, but the best part was the journey leading up to the stage and the camaraderie built in amongst Hātea.

Rawinia Maihi - Daughter of Wyllis Maihi and Helen Squires

Te Rōpū ManutakiTāmaki MakaurauMatatini was definitely an exciting and humbling experience so I would encourage all

whānau to get involved with kapa haka, whether it be with Ngāti Whātua or any other whānau group. I hope in the future a Ngāti Whātua kapa haka group will be able to compete at a kapa haka nationals and take it out! :)

Hope Hira Puriri - Daughter of Takiri and Raina Puriri

Hātea Kapa HakaTe TaitokerauMy vision is to see our whānau rōpū (Te Purū o Tāmaki) on the stage at Te Matatini in

the near future, and all our kaukuia and kaumātua are a part of that. Also, at some point in time, our whānau who have been a part of other rōpū are available to come back to Ōrākei and stand or be a part of this. One of my greatest memories of seeing senior kapa haka live was watching Te Puru perform on Takaparawha at Matatini in 2002.

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