Ko te pae tawhiti whaia kia tata whakamaua kia tina

Seek the distant horizons, draw them near, take hold of and treasure those things that are within our grasp right now

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TE KAAHUI O RAURU Whakatipungia Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga

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Maimai Aroha

Ka tuungou iho ki te kaahui tiu kua topaki atu ki te wao-nui-o-Hinepouri.

Ko te kaahui maarama eeraa kua rere moata atu me oo raatou mana, me oo raatou ihi, me oo raatou

pai.

Kei ngaa manu kura, kei ngaa manu taikoo e huihui ana raa ki te kaokao-oro-o-te poo

E rere, e okioki, e tau te remu!

Kaati ko koutou ngaa manu-kore-haahaa ki teenaa ao

Ko maatou ngaa manu paraketu ki teenei ao

Kuui, kuui – tiihei mauri ora ki a taatou!

Robbie Kopa

Wharepuni, Ngaati Tupaea/Taanewai 18 April 2011

Jayme Orchard

Titahi Bay (moko of Lyn Tapawhiro) 22 April 2011

Wilfred Thompson

Whangaehu, Ngaati Apa 24 May 2011

Tony Scott

Tunohopu, Ngaati Whakaaue 1 June 2011

Jenny Nuku

Aotearoa, Ngaati Okahu 4 June 2011

Herehere i moana marae, Waikaramihi

Noni Snowden

Roma, Ahipara 8 June 2011

Andrew Te Awhe

Te Rau Aroha, Murihiku 11 June 2011

William Pirikahu

Otakou, Te Waipounamu 19 June 2011

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He Ringa Katau

Teenaa koutou katoa

With Puanga upon us I would like to

wish you all a happy Maaori New Year.

We celebrated this with our Kaumaatua

dinner on 25 June at Tauranga Ika Marae

as well as joining other Iwi in their

celebrations.

As mentioned in the previous newsletter

the Paepae has agreed to a three year

work plan. The focus for the next 3

years will be on the following: Ahi

Kaaroa (Marae Development),

Raurutanga (Culture), Reo (Language),

Maatauranga (Education), Puutaiao

(Environmental) and Hauora (Health).

As part of the agreement to a three year

plan the Paepae also agreed to move to

bi-monthly hui rather than monthly in

order to save costs. This will be

reviewed after a year to determine if

this number of hui per year is sufficient.

Months where Paepae hui are not held

may involve training for Paepae

members. So anyone thinking about or

keen on becoming a Paepea member on

Te Kaahui o Rauru for the period 2012 -

2015, nau mai haere mai.

We will be running an orientation on 13

and 14 August 2011 for those uki that

may be looking at or interested in being

a Paepae member to Te Kaahui o Rauru

(our governance entity). As per Te Kawa

(constitution) Paepae members are only

able to represent their Marae for 2

successive election cycles. Our July 2012

Annual General Meeting (AGM) will see

a number of current Paepae members

needing to vacate their positions as a

consequence of this requirement.

Recently Taranaki whaanui (ngaa Iwi o

Taranaki) hosted Iwi Leaders from

across the motu at Owae Marae in

Waitara as part of the National Iwi

Leaders Forum. These hui are held 4

times per year with standing hui in

Waitangi and Hopuhopu during the

Maaori King’s coronation celebrations.

The following report backs were

discussed at Owae: Fresh water

allocation and quality, constitutional

transformation, public private

partnerships, Christchurch Earthquakes

recovery update, Aquaculture, Resource

Management Act, and Tangata Whenua

representation on Local Government.

The Iwi Leaders Forum is an opportunity

for Iwi across the country to discuss

issues affecting us all and to share

experiences.

I would also like to take this opportunity

to congratulate Tauranga Ika on the

opening of their new Wharekai,

Tuuaropaki. This is a fantastic facility

that will do us all well for many years to

come.

Lastly please note that Te Kaahui o

Rauru (AGM) will be held at Te Wairoaiti

Marae, Waverley on 31 July 2011

starting with a powhiri at 8.45am. The

(AGM) will be followed by an ordinary

bi-monthly meeting of Te Kaahui o

Rauru and then a Maaori Land Court

sitting for Orimakatea. Orimakatea is a

land block near the Waverley

Racecourse in which a number of share

holders from other Iwi want to return

the shares to Ngaa Rauru. Those

intending to attend the (AGM), please

make contact with the office for a copy

of the annual report or one will be

issued to you at the meeting. All are

welcome to attend.

Darryn Ratana – Tumu Whakarae

Are you

interested in

becoming a

Paepae Member

for Te Kaahui o

Rauru?

Te Kaahui o Rauru

is holding an

orientation

programme for

interested

whaanau on

13-14 August 2011

Please contact Te

Kaahui o Rauru

Office for further

details

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He Ringa Maui

As reported in Te Kupu Herenga Tangata 33, the process to determine how the operations of the TKOR Group (refers to

TKOR and its subsidiaries) is executed and delivered as per the three year plan, has concluded via a review. The review

looked at how we can service the TKOR Group in the most effective and efficient manner. A significant change which

formed the basis for the review was the decision to move from an annual planning cycle to a three year planning cycle;

with contributing factors being budget allocation, reallocating strategy components and reducing operational duplication

across the TKOR Group.

Pre-review, the operational structure of TKOR has operated as:

TE KAAHUI O RAURU

Kaiwhakahaere (1 FTE) Purpose: manage the

strategic direction of Te Kaahui o Rauru

TE HAAPAI MAURI LTD SUBSIDIARY OF TKOR

Purpose: To deliver cultural and social development objectives

TE KAAHUI O RAURU Purpose: Provide admin &

finance support, ensure compliance, implement &

maintain systems and support iwi initiatives to the TKOR Group

Reo

Service Contract

Ahi Kaaroa

1 FTE

Hauora

1 FTE

Matauranga

1 FTE

Puutaiao

1 FTE

Project Coordinator

1 FTE

General Manager

1 FTE

Cultural Advisor

1 FTE

Finance Controller

1 FTE

Administration

2.25 FTE

Office Manager

1 FTE

The conclusion of the review merged Te Haapai Mauri

Ltd (THM) into Te Kaahui o Rauru and combined

strategies. At this time acknowledgements go to

those staff members that have moved on as a result of

the review in pursuit of other employment or

achievement of personal and professional goals.

Renee Bradley commenced working for Ngaa Rauru in

2003 as Ratification Officer. Renee was appointed

Office Manager in 2004 and then Te Mata Kurae

(General Manager) for Te Haapai Mauri in 2008.

Throughout her time, Renee was instrumental in the

establishment of the office and progressing our cultural,

social and environmental development initiatives in

THM when it was established in 2007. Renee will

continue studying towards her Bachelor of Business

Studies with the Open Polytechnic as well as dedicating

her time to her whaanau, Hayden and their two

tamariki, Te Huatahi and Awatea.

Chrystal Hika began work with us in 2007 as

administration support. After a short stint in Wellington

KIITAHI NURSERY & LANDCARE

Nursery Assistant

2.75 FTE

Service Level Agreements held with

TPOR & TPOT

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she returned and continued employment as an

administrator. Chrystal was key in our IT support and

ensuring that any technological issues were resolved

quickly. She has decided to pursue further study and

enjoy her time with her husband Titara and their four

tamariki, Josie, Elijah, Humarie and Te Rangitaewhetu.

Nan Pirikahu-Smith was our Te Mata Waiora where

she focused her attention on Ngaa Rauru taiohi. Over

the last 18 months she exposed them to career expos,

trips away and marae noho within Ngaa Rauru. The

combination of these activities grew their confidence

and opened their eyes to the possibilities of their future.

Additionally, Nan encouraged and assisted Healthy

Eating Healthy Activity (HEHA) on Ngaa Rauru marae by

establishing maara (gardens) and organizing Hauora

days.

Renee, Chrystal and Nan will continue their involvement

in hapuu and iwi activities. We thank them and

acknowledge their commitment throughout their time

with Te Kaahui o Rauru and Te Haapai Mauri. Despite

finishing with the organization, their dedication to Ngaa

Rauru will be enduring.

TKOR will now operate in the following manner:

TE KAAHUI O RAURU Kaiwhakahaere (1 FTE) Purpose: manage the

strategic direction of Te Kaahui o Rauru

Kaiaarahi

Iwi Development

1 FTE

Kaiaarahi

Finance & Investment

1 FTE

Kaiaarahi

Corporate Services

1 FTE

Kaihaapai

Finance & Investment

.75 FTE

Kaihaapai

Corporate Services

1 FTE

Te Mata

Rau Kuranga

1 FTE

Kaihaapai

Iwi Development

1 FTE

TE PAATAKA O RAURU LIMITED

TE PAATAKA O TANGAROA LIMITED

KIITAHI NURSERY & LANDCARE

The above operational structure started to take effect on 20 June 2011.

Now that Te Pataka o Tangaroa (TPOT) and Kii Tahi Nursery & Landcare (KTL) are strategically managed under Te

Paataka o Rauru (TPOR), TKOR hold a service level agreement whereby they operationally manage in agreed

areas for TPOR, TPOT & KTL.

Under the new regime, the role of the Kaiwhakahaere is to manage the strategic direction of the TKOR Group as

opposed to solely TKOR. This role is held by Esther Tinirau (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Te Atihaunui-a-paapaarangi,

Ngaati Rangi, Tuuwharetoa). Esther was appointed as interim Kaiwhakahaere for a twelve month period in

September 2009 and was confirmed as the fulltime Kaiwhakahaere in September 2010. Esther holds a Master of

Arts, a Bachelor of Arts and worked for a number of years at Massey University before returning to manage Te

Puna Maatauranga o Whanganui: Whanganui Iwi Education Authority.

Kaiaarahi Corporate Services is responsible for overseeing the key supporting functions of TKOR ensuring that

the office operates efficiently via policy, human resource management; contract/reporting development &

compliance, quality assurance and overall office management. Hiria Tamarapa (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngaati

Ruanui) has been appointed to this position. Hiria commenced employment with the Ngaa Rauru Iwi Authority

in October 2004 and has since held various positions within TKOR. Hiria has completed international study with

the First Nations Futures Program in indigenous leadership, a credential in first line management and will

continue to work toward a Diploma in Business.

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Along with Hiria, Neihana Pari (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngaati Ruanui) completes the team of Corporate Services.

Neihana was previously employed within Puutaiao under THM (commencing in July 2010) and prior to that has

held various positions relative to health coordination and business management. Neihana has completed studies

in IT and culinary arts and continues to study toward advancing his knowledge and skill base in IT.

Kaiaarahi Finance & Investment is responsible for maintaining oversight and leadership of the financial

responsibilities and investment growth opportunities of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi. Pania Winterburn (Ngaa Rauru

Kiitahi, Atihaunui-a-Paapaarangi, Ngaati Apa, Ngaati Whitikaupeka) holds this position. Pania was appointed as

Finance Controller for TKOR in January 2007 and brings her previous experiences working in finance for Te Puni

Kokiri, Wellington Regional Council and Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority. Pania is currently studying toward a

Bachelor of Business majoring in Management & Accounting.

Pania is supported in her role by Arareina Davis (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Te Atihaunui-a-paapaarangi, Ngaati Apa,

Ngaati Ruanui, Ngaa Ruahinerangi) as Kaihaapai Finance & Investment. Arareina assists where directed to the

growth opportunities of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi relative to the areas of financial administration, payroll,

procurement, compliance, asset & facility management and secretariat. Arareina commenced employment with

TKOR in June 2008 as Administration Assistant. In the last 12 months Arareina has been training in finance

administration & systems and is committed to growing her knowledge in this area. Arareina’s work experience is

in administration and looks forward to developing herself in other area of business.

Kaiaarahi Iwi Development is a critical role in the strategic direction of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi. The purpose of this

role is to focus on the future, searching for opportunities that can be implemented now in order to reach the

strategic goals set by Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi for implementation by TKOR. Mark Pirikahu (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi) will

commence working in this area in August 2011 and is a new member of staff. Mark’s area of responsibility are

vast in environment, culture, health, and maatauranga. Otherwise known as ‘Pop’, Mark’s background in

employment is with the Navy where he has served over 27 years. Mark has returned home to contribute to the

revitalization of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahitanga and has started by leading Te Kiri o Rauru, the Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Kapa

Haka group. It is with excitement and great pleasure that we welcome Mark home in his role as Kaiaarahi Iwi

Development.

Archie Hurunui (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngaati Ruanui) remains as Te Mata Rau Kuranga who ensures that the

education strategy is on target for advancement. Archie commenced in 2007 in this role and has worked on

gathering and researching information to support Ngaa Rauru education initiatives. Under the revised regime,

Archie’s role is now monitored and assisted by iwi development.

Te Ringa Te Awhe (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Te Atihaunui-a-paapaarangi) has been employed as Kaihaapai Iwi

Development whose role it is to action the groundwork and administration required to progress the

development opportunities and initiatives set by Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi for implementation by TKOR. Te Ringa

commenced employment with THM in April 2009 and under the review process was successful in gaining this

position. Prior to becoming an employee, Te Ringa had worked for Whanganui District Council, Parliamentary

Services, Te Waananga o Aotearoa and Parliament Ministerial Services.

Noo reira koinei maatou ngaa ringaringa haapai ake i te mauri o Te Paepae o te Kaahui o Rauru. Ko te aronga

whakamua ko te whakatutuki i ngaa wawata, i ngaa tuumanako kia ea ai te koorero “Whakatipungia Ngaa Rauru

Kiitahitanga.”

Na te tari o Te Kaahui o Rauru

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Taranaki Tuu Mai is on the road and preparations are being made and sourced for Ngaa Rauru’s

contribution at this event 11-13 Nov 11 @ Parihaka.

The first meeting was held on Thursday 23 Jun 11 at the TKOR Office. An overview of the

previous event was discussed and planning focused on and how Ngaa Rauru can contribute

better to the kaupapa. With plenty of time to plan marae and hapuu can put this in their

calendar as a reminder.

It was decided that Ngaa Rauru use one of our values ‘Kotahitanga’ as our THEME and key driver

to encourage Iwi participation, reputation and representation at this year’s event. Minutes of

the first meeting was sent for all to view with a message and ‘TONO’ encouraging Paahuki to

participate in this kaupapa, manage, coordinate, lead and embrace events such as this as part of

their own development for the Iwi (with support and involvement by the Iwi Development

Team) towards establishing a sustainable future for our tamariki & mokopuna.

I will be attending the next Taranaki Tuu Mai hui (at a time to be confirmed) and any one that

would like to join me are most welcome.

Any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Pirikahu at the Te Kaahui o Rauru

Office.

TARANAKI TUU MAI 2011

P U A N G A 2 0 1 1 This year’s puanga celebrations was hosted by the whaanau of Ngati Ruaiti. The slight chill factor in the air and the

rain that bucketed down earlier that morning didn’t deter our tauheke from attending this auspicious occasion.

The festivities commenced with a whakatau that the haukainga performed welcoming all our tauheke to the day, not

only to celebrate the maori new year but also their existence. For some of them this was their first time to the

marae since the completion of the new facilities and what a spectacular sight it was seeing so many of our tauheke

in attendance.

Our Pahake were served with some of our finest cuisine such as Titi (Mutton Bird) served on a bed of puha

surrounded with maori potatoes; Roast Beef served with a karaka berry jus; Seafood Chowder infused with horopito

and for dessert Kawakawa steam pudding, this is only but a few of items that were on offer.

Many of the Pahake really look forward to our annual events and for some this is the only time that they get to catch

up with many of their whanaunga from around the rohe.

This would have been one of our biggest gathering of Pahake for a puanga celebration, as it can be very cold at this

time of the year our Pahake tend to stay at home in the warmth of their own surroundings or are suffering from

illnesses and ailments, so we would like to thank you all for making this event such a success.

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Nau Mai Ki Te Ao

Teenaa koutou katoa, Ko

Awatea Karina Bradley tooku

ingoa. I whaanau mai ahau i te

marama o Paenga-whaawhaa 21

2011. Ko Renee (Ngaati Ruaiti,

Ngaati Maika) raaua ko Hayden

Bradley ooku maatua.

Projects

As both the ‘kaihaapai Iwi Development & I settle in to our new role we overlook the many challenges ahead us

researching development opportunities for Ngaa Rauru Iwi to engage. As we are restricted by a very tight budget,

limited resources and a three year timeframe we hope that we are able to achieve your goals and aspirations. Te

Paepae o Rauru have set the bench mark on where we need to focus so everyone has an opportunity to make some

level of contribution toward the revitalisation of Ngaa Raurutanga.

Projects and ideas currently sitting on our desk are:

Progress further on the Maatauranga Unit

Dialogue with Tauheke

Hui-aa-marae

Waitootara Hiikoi

Environmental Management Plan

Education

Toi Ahurea

As we progress towards initiating and achieving these we will be asking and seeking your support and ideas.

Ultimately, whether or not we achieve our goals and aspirations very much depends on how each and every one of

us as ‘Kaitiaki’ take ownership of the improvement journey.

Teenaa koutou katoa, Ko

Kourtney-Jane Miriama Edwards

tooku ingoa. I whaanau mai

ahau i te marama o Paenga-

whaawhaa 7 2011. Ko Anthony

(Ngaati Maika) Edwards raaua

ko Te Rina Perry ooku maatua.

Teenaa koutou katoa, Ko

Jayden Kiwi Dion Te Awhe

tooku ingoa. I whaanau mai

ahau i te marama o Pipiri 6

2011. Ko Kiwi (Ngaa Ariki,

Ngaati Maika) raaua ko Teresa

Te Awhe ooku maatua.

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He Koorero-o-Mua

BIG GATHERING AT WAITOTARA (By our Special Reporter)

Those who prophesied that the failure of the Maori Sports because they were to be held at Waitotara were a long

way out in their reckoning, for the gathering was an unqualified success from every view point. The weather

remained beautifully fine and the attendance was very large, quite a big number from Whanganui, Patea,

Waverley and surrounding districts having accorded the Maori meeting their patronage. H. Tamumu, the Hon.

Secretary, had matters well organized, and he was well backed by a band of Maori enthusiasts, who certainly did

not lack energy, and when the gathering got properly started, they got into a stride that enabled big programme

mapped out to be carried out with dispatch, and Bob Tamu as judge, and both officials did work that won the

approbation of all.

The Waverley Band under conductorship of Mr. J. Nicholls, contributed a musical programme that was greatly

enjoyed.

Among the principal guests present were Mrs. Gregor McGregor (Wanganui’s Carnival Queen) and Mr. Waata

Hipango of Waitotara, chief promoter of Maori Sports, together with several other leading chiefs.

One of the chief equestrian events of the day was the open leap, and this was won by Mr. S Symes, the victory

carrying with it a valuable silver cup. This trophy was presented to the winner by Mr. A Taumumu, and in the

course of a neat little speech, interpreted by Mr. A Takarangi of Wanganui, he first of all thanked both Maori and

Pakeha for attending the sports in such large numbers. This, he said, was the first occasion on which sports of the

kind were held at Waitotara, and the large gathering had assisted in making the meeting a success. Mr. Tamumu

then presented the cup, and congratulated Mr. Symes on his well-deserved win.

The three Maori events on the programme excited keen competition and they proved both interesting and

amusing, particularly the Haka, which was won by the Wanganui team.

Results were as follows:

Boys’ Race (under 14) – Frank Symes 1, Phillip Christensen 2.

Girls race (under 14) – Miss Karipa 1, Miss Wereta 2.

100 Yards Handicap – 1st Heat: J Ringa 1, A Brown 2. 2nd Heat: Bruen 1, O’Leary 2, Quirk 3. Final: J Ringa 1, Bruen

2, O’Leary 3.

220 Yards Handicap (amateur) – T. Crotty 1, Greener 2.

120 Yards Hurdle Handicap (open) – Joe Ringa 1, R Hiroti 2, Quirke 3.

220 Yards Handicap – Bruen 1, Brown 2, Quirke 3,

440 Yards Handicap (amateur) – Shale 1, Crofty 2.

440 Yards Handicap – Bruen 1, O’Leary 2.

Consolation – Brown 1, O’Leary 2.

HORSE EVENTS

High Jump – A Wiremu (5ft 3ins.) 1, Tamumu and Kingi tied for second place with 5ft.

Open Leaping Competition (1st £5 and a cup valued at five guineas presented by the committee) – S. Symes 1, A

Tamumu 2, J Morrisson 3.

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Maiden Leap – A Tamumu 1, T E Wilson 2, Smith 2.

Leaping competition (Maoris Only) – Puna Hamiori 1, L Apoua 2.

MAORI COMPETITIONS

Judge Mr Taupito.

Grand Poi Dance (1st Prize £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1) – Moumahaki 1, Nukumaru 2.

Grand Haka (1st Prize £5 and silver cup, 2nd £2, 3rd £1), to be performed by Maori Men of not more than twelve,

and not less than six in a team – Wanganui Team 1, Waitotara 2.

Potato Peeling (Maori Method) Each woman to scrape six potatoes and to make a Kono (dish) out of flax to receive

her potatoes) – Mrs Wipa 1, Mrs Paki 2. This story has been taken from Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20054, 14 April 1914, Page 6

He Koorero-o-Naaianei / Paanui

E Timi, te moorehu tangata, te moorehu whenua ki a

koe.

To you James: I leave the remnants of the people, the

remnants of the land

In 1897, Taitoko TeRangihiwinui (Major Kemp) uttered

these words to Sir James Carroll while visiting

Whanganui. Whanganui tribal groups had already

witnessed alienation of much of their whenua and the

Maaori population was at an all time low with

anthropologists predicting our extinction as a race. The

reading of the history at this time is a sobering one and

calls by Maaori for land alienation to cease and regain

control over their lands resonated throughout Aotearoa.

The lands held in Atihau-Whanganui and Morikaunui

Incorporations have their genesis in the above

whakatauaaki koorero. Since 1897, these words have

been an enduring legacy on successive generations of

Whanganui to hold fast to the strategy and kaupapa of

land retention for the benefit of uri.

The Morikau Farm commenced in 1911 under the

management regime of the Aotea Maaori Land Board

and eventually returned to the control of Whanganui Iwi

with the establishment of the Morikaunui Incorporation

(12,600 acres) in 1955.

The resources of Morikaunui were then utilized to

advance the return of the first 4000 of 100,000 acres of

land originally leased between 1902 and 1904 that

resulted in the formation of Atihau Incorporation in

1970. Today, Atihau-Whanganui has resumed 70,000

acres of leased land with approximately 30,000 still on

lease.

On 28 May, 100 years since the establishment of the

Morikau Farm was celebrated in Whanganui and a group

of tauheke from Ngaa Rauru were present to join in the

commemoration. The night began with pre-dinner

drinks and entertainment at the Memorial Hall. After

the poowhiri, Te Roopu Taikura o Whanganui performed

prior to the haakari and following the formal speeches,

we were entertained by Joe and Makere Haami for the

rest of the night. The night was thoroughly enjoyed by

all and it was a wonderful occasion for us to support as

Ngaa Rauru and maintain our connections with the River.

Noo reira Morikaunui, nei raa ngaa mihi. Te rau tau

tawhito kua huri! Te rau tau hou, tuu mai raa!

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Noo te 27 o Pipiri, 1936, ka huraina te tiki moo Maaui

Poomare, otiiaa ka taaia te kawa ki Te Ikaroa-a-Maaui.

Ka kawea wheeraangia taua rangi ia tau hei takitaki i

ngaa mahara ki teenei kaahu koorako i ngaa waru o te

rau tau ka hipa. Tuupono noa te 27 o Puuanga ka

rewa. He waa hari mai i nga parekawakawa o te tau.

Tangihia kia maaunu atu te kahu taratara. Rauhiitia ki

Parihaka i te maa waru, i te maa iwa. Horaina anoo ki

Waitara, te papa i pakuu ai te puu, i kaatoro ai te ahi o

Tuu-ka-riri o Tuu-ka-nguha. Waihoki ko ngaa raa ki

Parihaka, ko te raa o Poomare ka whakatau maarire i te

ora. E Rongo e whakairia ki runga.

On the 27th of June, 1936, the memorial of Maaui

Poomare was unveiled, and Te Ikaroa was formally

opened. That day was set aside annually to honour the

memory of this pre-eminent Taranaki leader, who

soared the political winds of the early 1900s. And it

happens that it coincides with the rise of Puuanga, the

beginning of the New Year, the time when the

memories of those who have passed throughout the

previous year are acknowledged. Those ‘mate’

gathered on the 18th and 19th at Parihaka are gathered

a final time at Waitara, the site where long tension

sparked war in the region. The days in Parihaka and at

Owae Marae on Saturday 25 June for Maaui Poomare

now give rise to new life and wellbeing represented by

the New Year.

Te Raa o Poomare was held on Saturday 25 June. The

previous day saw Taranaki whaanui bringing on their

‘mate’ to Owae with a waananga held that night in Te

Ikaroa-a-Maui whare. The day began on Saturday with a

poowhiri to official guests as well as manuhiri who had

not arrived the day before. Te Puapua group performed

their poi accompanied by the pahuu (drums). Following

the laying of the wreaths at Pomare’s memorial,

everyone gathered in Te Ikaroa to listen to

representatives of five of the eight Taranaki iwi talk

about initiatives that they are currently undertaking.

Ngaati Tama - Kookako and managing a forest reserve

Ngaati Mutunga - Mutunga exhibition ... influencing the

way Iwi are perceived by the public

Te Aati Awa - Our maunga and a concept of working

together on a shared plan for it

Ngaa Rauru - Cultural development with a focus on reo

based activities

Taranaki - Oil and Gas: Development of engagement

framework

Te nui-a-Rongo i hora hei whakanui i te kaupapa nei. E

mihi ana ki te ahikaa roa o Owae, o Te Ati Awa i

whakarite teenei raa hei hokinga mahara, hei aronga

whakamua kia tuu tangata atu taatau i teenei ao tuuroa

i roto i te hauoratanga.

Photo from: http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/photo-video/photos/3866287/Maui-Pomare-Day-2010

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T K O R W E B S I T E

On 23 May 2011 the TKOR revised

website went live!

Included in the revised website is:

An events calendar

Merchandise for ordering

Up to date panui

Photos

And much much more

To check the site out, please go to

www.ngarauru.org.nz.

If you have any photo s of our Ngaa

Rauru uki that you would like to

place on the website, please

forward in jpeg format to

www.admin@ngarauru.org.nz .

Below is a sneaky peek at what the

website looks like…..

ENJOY!

Notice is hereby given that the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF:

THE NGAA RAURU KIITAHI

IWI GROUP

Te Kaahui o Rauru (TKOR)

AGENDA

1. Mihi / Karakia

2. Apologies;

3. Presentation of Annual Report

4. Minutes of the 2010 TKOR AGM;

- Matters Arising

- Minutes endorsed or otherwise

5. General

Will be held at

TE WAIROA-ITI MARAE, WAVERLEY

on 31 JULY 2011

commencing at 8.45AM with a poowhiri

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APPAREL PRICE LIST: (All prices are inclusive of GST)

Military Caps $17.00 each Size (s): One Size Fits all Trucker Caps $17.00 each Size (s): One Size Fits all T-Shirts $20.00 Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Kids: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Sleeveless Hoodies $41.00 Adult Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Kids Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Satchel Bags $5.00 (Black Only) Drink Bottles $5.00 (Green Only) Umbrellas $30.00 (Black only) Apparel can be ordered and collected from the Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Office. Please note that postage and delivery will incur extra cost if required.