NKll76523 Newsletter matariki w - Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated

Ko te Amorangi ki mua, Ko te hapai o ki muri
Nga tangi ki a ratou kei tua whakarere ratou kia ratou
Tatou te hunga i a mahue mai nei ki a tatou
Nga mihi aroha ki a koutou o te Iwi Kaporeihana o Ngäti
Kahungunu e noho mai nei i Ngäti Kahungunu puta noa ki te
motu whanui tena ra koutou katoa
Ki nga mema kua mutu nei to koutou turanga i runga i te poari ko te tumanako nei
kia kaha koutou i te hapai o koutou mahi hei painga hei oranga mo to tatou iwi o
Ngäti Kahungunu. Kei te tuwherangia nga kuaha o te poari me whakaaro hia koutou
ki a hoki mai hei mema ano e nga tau kei te haere mai.
E mihi whanui ki nga mema hou o te poari naumai piki mai kake mai. Kei te tautoko
to koutou turanga i runga i te poari me te inoi nei ma te kaihanga koutou katoa hei
manaki hei tiaki mo nga tau e toru e tu mai nei.
Heioi ano nga mihi nui ki a koutou me o koutou whanau e nga wa katoa
Na Haami Hilton (Kaumatua)
Recently Ngäti Kahungunu held its Triennial Elections for the ten members of the
Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board. Voting papers were sent to all eligible
members registered to vote. Voting closed at 5pm on Tuesday 24th April 2007.
The 2007-2010 Board Members are as follows:
CHAIRPERSON
Ngahiwi Tomoana
KAUMATUA
Haami Hilton
TAMATEA KAHUNGUNU KI
TAIWHENUA TAMAKI NUI A RUA
Robert Charles Ropiha Linette Rautahi
WAIROA
TAIWHENUA
Aotearoa Tika Karauria
KAHUNGUNU KI
WAIRARAPA
Paora Ammunson
TE WHANGANUI A
OROTU TAIWHENUA
Bevan Taylor
TAURAHERE
Doreen Christie
HERETAUNGA
TAIWHENUA
Christine Teariki
TAURAHERE
Te Huia Bill
Hamilton
The new alternate Board Members are:
Riwai MEIHANA
Ngäti Kahungunu Wairoa Taiwhenua
Tipu TAREHA
Te Whanganui A Orotu Taiwhenua
Bayden BARBER
Heretaunga Taiwhenua
Kohine RATA
Tamatea Taiwhenua
Rapana PENE
Kahungunu ki Tamaki Nui A Rua
Nelson RANGI
Kahungunu ki Wairarapa
Owen PURCELL and Paora ROPIHA Taurahere
William David BLAKE
Kaumatua
Some wonderful events have taken place over the past three years, thanks to the
outgoing board of iwi representatives who have governed the iwi well during this
time. We acknowledge them and offer a special welcome to our new elected board
members who will bring their talent to the table and add flavour to the discussions
that will highlight the strategic direction in which the iwi will go.
Over the next three years, Board members will be given the opportunity to report
to the rest of the iwi, valuable information regarding issues being discussed at Board
level that involves the development of marae, hapu, taiwhenua and iwi.
Board Meetings are held on a monthly basis. See our website for more information
or contact the iwi office and ask to speak to the Board Administrator – Roy Pewhairangi:
Phone: 06 8762718 or toll free 0800 524 864 or Email: roy@kahungunu.iwi.nz
From left to right: Haami & Edina Hilton, Marjorie Joe,
Audrey Robin & Koro Wetere – former Minister of Mäori
Affairs – Commissioner on the Te Ohu Kaimoana Trust
Board. (Picture supplied by Jill Munro)
The 2007 Te Matau A Maui Fisheries
Conference held on 1st -3rd April, built
on the success of the inaugural 2006
conference with an equally impressive
line-up of speakers from all over the
country and overseas.
The Conference was hosted by the
Treaty Tribes Coalition. The theme of
this conference was, Kanohi ki te
Kanohi – ‘Face to Face’ and that is
exactly what took place.
All sectors of the industry discussed
some of the difficult issues that have
and will continue to arise in the industry.
Most iwi have now received thier fisheries assets now. The Te Matau A Maui Fisheries
Conference was an oppoprtunity for all iwi to get together to discuss ways to help eachother
manage their assets.
The Treaty Tribes Coalition has already discussed next years conference and are looking at
hosting it here in Kahungunu again.
More information can be found on the website: www.manamoana.co.nz
Earlier this year local artists’ work was presented at an annual exhibition held at the Ruawharo Marae
at Opoutama. The exhibition was a one day event.
The wharenui Ruawharo contained a significant body of work by our leading artist Ngaromoana
Raureti-Tomoana. Two of her works about the closure of Blue Bay camping ground and the stories
of its environment were purchased by a buyer from London. Others in the series went to buyers from
Palmerston North and Wellington, as well as some locals.
The wharekai Nga Nuhaka was the venue for a range of works from many artists. They included
digital prints; steel, wood and stone sculptures; clay pots, acrylic paintings, photographs and several
fibre artworks.
The works of Pita Walker-Robinson and Nigel How were very sought-after by potential purchasers
who missed out on the work in the show asking for contact details so they could commission pieces.
Desna Whaanga-Schollum, recently accredited with the Toi Iho mark for both her art and graphic
design, sold nine of her twelve entries. One went to London and another to a Christchurch buyer.
The works of Ricks Terstappen of Havelock North were well received, as were the clay pieces of
Huriana Kereru.
The exhibition has become a regular event in the holiday plans of several loyal supporters and
collectors of Gifted Sands art. For many people, this year was their first attendance at the exhibition.
There was a constant stream of visitors throughout the day, many of whom made a point of commenting
very favourably on the exhibition and the quality of the work.
A few people expressed interest in the workshops. These have not been held since Blue Bay camping
ground closed, but the Tidal Arts committee will consider whether they should be part of the Gifted
Sands event again when planning commences for next year’s exhibition.
Left picture:
Middle picture:
Right picture:
Desna Whaanga-Schollum in front of her Kaitiaki series of canvas prints.
Ta moko artist Reynold Ropiha at work.
Joan Ropiha (left) and Desna Whaanga-Schollum, curators for Gifted Sands,
discuss the works of Ngaromoana Raureti-Tomoana.
Pictures supplied by Wairoa Star

We have had news about this wonderful lady in an earlier edition of Hoeara. We called
her a ‘stroke of luck’, however she’s anything but that. Luck has nothing to do with it.
If you know Violet Lawrence, you would understand how she is a walking miracle. The
52 year old Kahungunu wahine who resides in Mairangi Bay Auckland, is a survivor
of five strokes. At 39 years of age, this healthy active and fit woman suffered a stroke,
the first of five strokes that would rock her world. Her last stroke that took place in 2002
left her with a frozen shoulder and a permanent limp. Over time she worked through
the changes that included depression and lack of motivation. With the constant support
of her family and husband James, Violet turned her life around. Now she walks to
exercise for an hour every day, and spends up to two hours at the gym. The old Violet
is back, and so is her confidence. She believes in herself and is determined to do what
she sets her mind to.
Early last year Violets dream was to compete in the New York City Marathon and guess
what, her dream came true. Violet’s feet pounded the New York pavement for seven
hours, covering 26.23 miles (42 kilometers).
Violet reports, “As I came closer to the end of the marathon, almost ready to
collapse, I heard a voice on the loud speaker with my name being called, “Hey
everyone Violet from New Zealand is here.” The crowd erupted into a chorus of
cheers, whistles, clapping and shouting, “GO VIOLET”. Limping to the curb I
gave people high fives all the way down the street. My pain subsided; with the
adulation of being a Marathon Queen for five minutes. This had boosted my
energy level and the pain was secondary with the support from the crowd being
an all time high! The final 400 meters seemed like eternity, but
then the great moment came, as I approached the finish
line, my guides raised my arms – and I was home.”
People have informed me that I should become a
motivational speaker, a role model for all people who have
suffered with multiple strokes. Iam grateful to be able to
share my story with anyone who is interested.
On my arrival back to New Zealand, among the many
people who congratulated me, was my Ngäti Kahungunu
Ki Tamaki Makaurau whanau who presented me
with a trophy for the Sports Excellence Award
for 2006. I was thrilled to receive this award,
a proud day for me and my whanau from
Mohaka.
Walking the New York Marathon is no
longer a dream. If I can do it, so can you.
Live life and feel the strength of what you
can achieve by exercising and being
healthier. Maintain and sustain energy,
eat well, sleep well and enjoy life.
Listen to and learn from motivational
people who walk the talk. Be
prepared to work hard but most of
all believe in yourself.
Believe you can do it, and you will!
Tamatea Arikinui Kapahaka Roopu performing at Te Matatini 2007
Some excellent talent filled the stages at Palmerston North during the 22-25 February.
Leading up to this event, more than 100 teams competed at regional competitions to
qualify to be in the Festival. A total of 30 teams performed at the National Festival.
Performers are deeply dedicated to practising for thousands of hours to reach the high
standards required at the national competition. For many of them, the passion for
performing Kapa Haka goes back generations, as grandparents and grandchildren
have been known to compete in the same teams. Pictured within this Tamatea Arikinui
Kapahaka roopu is Ihaia Hutana, daughter Moana Hutana and grand-daughter
Rautangata Hutana Te Aho.
Winners have been honoured through radio, television, papers, special articles featured
in magazines and so forth, but all participants can rest assured that they are all winners
in the eyes of our tipuna as they continue to uphold our unique culture through kapahaka.
Ka mau te wehi!
Kahungunu Te reo researchers taken at Rongomaraeroa Marae 2007
I te timatanga o Hui-tanguru ka tu tetahi mo nga kairangahau o te reo o Kahungunu
ki runga I te marae o Rongomaraeroa. Kei reira ka whakapakaringia rätau e tetahi
kaiako ki ngä pukenga o te mahi rangahau. Hai tauira, nga mahi taputapu, nga mahi
uiui, tikanga hoki i mua i tä rätau mahi i te taha o ngä pakeke o Kahungunu. Koia
nei tetahi o ngä arotahi o te rautaki hai haumanu i te reo o Ngäti Kahungunu.
Ma te mahi o ënei kai rangahau ka whakatutukitia te wahanga o te rautaki me ki “Te
ranagahau i nga momo rautaki katoa, hai haumanu i Te Reo o Kahungunu me te
waihanga mai i ngä rauemi hai tohatoha".

On the 27th September 2005 a hui-a-iwi was held at Ruahapia Marae in Heretaunga
to discuss whether or not the iwi wanted to support the Hawke’s Bay LIVE (Local
initiative for Violence Elimination) Strategy. Whanau/hapu/iwi representatives,
who attended the hui saw the need for an Iwi Kaupapa and tikanga based strategy
that would reflect Kahungunu values and principles. A workshop facilitated by
Mereana Pitman encouraged whanau to discuss issues around why there is a
need for a Kahungunu Strategy and what some of the underlying factors would
be. Notes from this hui included the following aspirations:
• To be guided by Mäori Tikanga,
• For the strength of whanau empowerment,
• To separate us from mainstream/generic statistics,
• To recognise the Mäori societal structure of whanau/hapu/iwi,
• To build a Mäori voice with Mäori kaupapa,
• To maintain our own iwitanga,
Since the initial hui-a-iwi in 2005, representatives from across the Kahungunu
rohe have met regularly on behalf of the iwi to put together a Kahungunu Violence
Free iwi Strategy. From time to time Hui a Iwi have been held to present back
to the whanau/hapu/iwi. This year we are looking to launch the strategy to the
wider public. This is a positive initiative. More information will be placed in future
editions of Hoeara and posted on our iwi website: www.kahungunu.iwi.nz
Admiring the Heretaunga plains from
te maunga o Te Mata o Rongokako.
Last year, we saw the first group of trainees
graduate with their tohu as whanau hapu iwi
kai whakaruruhau. This year Kahungunu
have tauira who are ready to graduate. The
graduation will be held in conjunction with
the Te Korowai Aroha Hui A Tau that is being
hosted in Kahungunu at Omahu Marae, on
the 15-18th November 2007.
This training is being offered throughout the
motu. Te Ikaroa Rangatahi Social Services
is the approved Iwi Agency (AIA) for providing
this training in Kahungunu. If you are
interested in finding out more about Mauri
Ora, please don’t hesitate to contact the
Administrator; Rhonda Gemmell, Phone: 06
8799495 or
Email: te.ikaroa.rangatahi@xtra.co.nz
Project Mauri Ora was
developed in response to
the major issues of family
violence confronting
whanau hapu and iwi
today. Through the
implementation of the
Mauri Ora Conceptual
Framework the project
aims at transforming
whanau from a state of
kahupo to a state of
Toiora.
Karengo at its best in Ngawi.
Whanau at Murihiku meet greet and prepare for the events.
Whanau living in Murihiku joined together to participate in a Waitangi Day Iwi Challenge.
Ngäti Kahungunu, Tainui, Ngäti Porou, Nga Puhi, Ngai Tahu, Ngäti Kahu, Maata
Waka,Te Ati Haunui-A-Paparangi,Rongomaiwahine, Ngäti Whaata and Tuhoe were
the iwi that participated in the days sporting events that kept the rangatahi, pepe, and
kaumatua, enjoying the day. The event drew between 700-1000 people says Kahungunu
Iwi organiser Paora Ropiha. Murihiku whanau enjoyed themselves as they wore their
Kahungunu TShirts. They took great pride in lifting their profile by completing the days
events with three grades of touch rugby playing in three finals simultaneously. The
points gathered from the days events enabled Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi to finish 2nd
overall. Whanau o Ngäti Kahungunu will host the annual event in 2008. Tu meke
whanau!
Murihiku Rangitahi giving it heaps.

Join Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi as we
celebrate Matariki…the beginning
of the Mäori New Year.
Fine dining, Mäori hand game
competitions, Mäori Music Awards,
Fireworks, Fashion Shows, music
and dance are some of the exciting
events that will take place in the
Kahungunu rohe to celebrate this
wonderful season.
Kahungunu will begin the season with a Matariki Gourmet 3 course meal for 160
guests coupled with Matariki's award winning wines together with opera sensation William
Winitana and the Kahurangi Dance Company. From 6.30pm Saturday 2 June, Matariki
Wines, 52 Kirkwood Rd, Hastings Ph 06- 879-6226, jodie@matarikiwines.co.nz
Waipukurau Matariki - Food, Entertainment, Fireworks, FREE
Russell Park, Waipukurau. From 6pm to 8pm Friday 8 June
Pahiatua Matariki - Food, Entertainment, Fireworks, FREE
Bush Sports & Leisure Centre, Pahiatua. From 6pm to 8pm Friday 15 June
Masterton Matariki - Food, Entertainment, Fireworks, Gold coin entry
Henley Lake, Masterton. From 6pm to 8pm Friday 22 June
Hastings Matariki - Celebration 07
School teams from Hawke's Bay compete in a variety of traditional Mäori hand games,
kite making contest, enjoy entertainment and participate in a ceremonial feast. Hawke's
Bay Opera House and environs, Hastings. From 9.00am to 2pm Thursday 28 June. $5
Hastings Matariki - Kahungunu Music Awards
Kahungunu composers are recognised at this inaugural event which also features Taikura
(over 55 years of age) kapa haka groups from Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington and
the East Coast. Dance social follows. $10 entry. Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings.
From 7pm to 9pm Friday 29 June
Hastings Matariki - $1500 NZ Krumpin Showdown 2
$10 entry. The battle zone is fierce, kinetic, no holds barred with the objective to put your
opponent to miserable shame. They dance hard and they dance fast to be crowned the
Best by an audience of their peers. Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings.
From 7pm to 9pm Saturday 30 June
Hastings Matariki - Best Mäori Bread Contest
Bakers vie for the title of Best Mäori Rewena Bread Maker 2007 at Farmer's Market,
HB Showgrounds, Hastings. Free. From 8.30am to 1pm Sunday 1 July
Wairoa Matariki - Food, entertainment, Fireworks, Free
Community Centre & Alexandra Park, Wairoa. From 6pm to 8pm Friday 6 July
Napier Matariki - Kahungunu Wearable Arts Show
$15 includes wine & snacks - HB Mäori Tourism, 131 Marine Parade, Napier.
From 7pm Saturday 7 July Ph 06-835-7969
Hastings and Napier Matariki Closing Ceremony - Mahinarangi - Moonbeams
Remembrance Free
Festoon lit riverbank provides memorable vista for locals to watch passing flotilla of boats
of all sizes before launching 100s of candle boats into the river to remember loved ones.
Farndon Park River, Clive. From 6pm to 7.30pm Saturday 14 July. Closing ceremony for
Matariki in Kahungunu. Everyone welcome to join in. Ph 06-835-7969
We acknowledge the organisers of this event: - Funders & sponsors
• Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Inc
• Te Taurawhiri, Creative New Zealand,
• Glistening Waters Festival and Radio Network
VKA76523-05-07
More than 100 children, parents
and grandparents gathered for the
inaugural Ngäti Kahungunu Taiao
Hui a Iwi at Te Aute College on the
20-21st April.
The event featured field trips to a
local herbal cottage business, a
bio dynamic organic farm, water
testing on the Tuki Tuki River and
trips to sites of historical
significance to local hapu, including
Lake Poukawa and Lake
Rotoakiwa.
Participants had a chance to speak
to Ministers Pita Sharples, Meteria
Turei and Parekura Horomia about
environmental issues and engaging
in traditional food gathering
practices.
At his dinner address, Minister
Horomia said, “I am proud to be
part of such an important event
that is acknowledging our tamariki
and mokopuna. There is clear
focus by Ngäti Kahungunu on
getting our kids involved in
succession planning around Taiao.”
Parents and grandparents
commented on the fact that, “The
children were engaged like
sponges, thirsty for knowledge that
is found about and around us.”
The more youthful participants said.
“It is awesome learning about
eeling, plants and making
medicines,”
Participants were keen for this
event to be followed up with more
local events and for the Ngäti
Kahungunu Taiao Iwi to be held
on an annual basis. Some of the
artwork produced by the younger
participants will be on display in
the Ngäti Kahungunu Boardroom.