Iwi Newsletter Matariki Edition 2009 - Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi ...

We acknowledge HBToday for supplying us with pictures from last years Matariki events.
Water Issues
& Economic
Development
On the 21st March 2009 a Hui A Hapü was held in Wairoa that focused on
two themes:
• Freshwater Ownership and Kaitiakitanga
• Whänau, Hapü and Iwi Economic Development
The hui aimed to strengthen relationships between the iwi and hapü leaders
and put strategies in place to protect and develop water in our rohe. It
also focused on strategies to protect employment and growth during the
recession.
Iwi Chairman Ngahiwi Tomoana said that over the past few years as the
Hawke’s Bay Wairarapa economy has grown, the quality and volumes of
water available to hapü on traditional lands has diminished markedly, to the
point now where there’s a mantra resonating from all hapü, that ‘enough is
enough’. The iwi is looking to get directly involved with the crown to ensure
the water quality and quantity is not sacrificed any further in the name of
economical wellbeing. The hui needed to take place in order to halt the slide
of water degradation and to ensure control and authority is in the proper
hands which is in the hands of iwi and its constituent hapü.
The iwi recognizes that hapü and clusters of hapü have the mana over all
land, wahi tapu, wahi tipuna and papakainga claims. The iwi has taken a
default position to deal with overarching issues that may have been omitted
or overlooked by hapü and their specific claims, such as foreshore and
seabed, fisheries, flora and fauna, and water bodies and water ways. There
are opportunities where iwi and hapü can work together and although there
may be tension in these arrangements, only robust discussion can resolve
these issues.
The economic summit focused on how to support whänau during these
times of extreme stress in the knowledge that it is whänau members that will
be laid off and affected by the recession. The empirical evidence tells us that
when whänau are unemployed, domestic abuse increases, violence in the
community increases and criminal offences increase, as well as the increase
of mental health problems. Although we may focus on some of the economic
development models, these models have a long gestation period and will
have minimal impact on this current recession. The hui was able to focus
on how whänau can help each other, how hapü can help hapü and how the
crown agencies can partner with whänau and hapü to buffer the impact of
the recession.
The research into the Whakatu Freezing Works closure showed that suicide
and self harm doubled as workers were laid off. The comparative research
into the closure of the Tomoana Freezing works where workers had been
made redundant for the 2nd or 3rd time, indicated a suicide rate 6 times that
of normal. The iwi will be working closely with all sectors of our community to
prevent this recurring.
Check out the iwi website for more information about the outcome of this hui:
www.kahungunu.iwi.nz
Eco-warriors
Wanted
Are you passionate about our natural environment?
Do you want to win $100?
Are you interested in sharing your views?
Pictures of our future Eco-warriors who attended the 2007 Taiao Conference held at Te Aute College.
Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated wants to protect our environment. Our environment
has a direct influence on the health of our people. Therefore we are interested in
preserving and protecting our air, water, lands, and the resources within for the
benefit and survival of our future generations. For this purpose Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi
Incorporated is seeking whänau, hapü and iwi eco-warriors to spread the word about
threats to our whenua, moana and wai Mäori.
We are working on a project with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry biosecurity to
get your views on the range of biosecurity issues. There are a number of topics you
can choose from.
All you have to do is provide an opinion piece (250 words – 1000 words long) that:
1. Outlines the biosecurity threat
2. Describes the impact in terms of Matauranga Mäori (Mäori knowledge) or on our
Tikanga (practices)
3. Describes what you think we as Mäori or Ngäti Kahungunu need to do about the
issue.
Entries close on 30 June 2009 and up to 30 entries will be published on the Ngäti
Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated website and the published writers will receive $100.
Many of you will have heard about dydimo, fire ants, possums, rats, genetically
engineered corn, old mans beard and so forth. You can chose from a range of animal,
insect, plant or environmental topics that can be found on regional council websites or
on the biosecurity nz website: www.biosecurity.govt.nz
Find out more about this opportunity by going to the iwi website: www.kahungunu.iwi.nz
Matariki – Heralds
the Māori New Year
Matariki is a community celebration that
revives the Mäori tradition of marking the
passage of time and celebrating the Mäori
harvest within a modern context. It provides
awareness and education around an event
of historical significance to Kahungunu
and other iwi, and it is inclusive of all New
Zealanders.
The festival provides economic opportunities
for local artists to exhibit, sell their work, lead
workshops and lectures, and demonstrate
weaving in the making.
As part of the activities, a native tree planting
ceremony will take place and organisers
will initiate a garbage recycling service
to indicate our dedication to keep our
environment clean and safe.
Matariki provides the opportunity to
strengthen communal ties, share positive
memories and lift the aspirations and
attitudes of people.
Marking Matariki provides a positive model in
response to some of the complex problems
in our times. It provides a peak experience
in our social lives with the purpose of
reclaiming and enacting past traditions within
a contemporary framework.
Since 2001 the iwi has whole heartedly
supported Matariki by providing core funding
to its six Taiwhenua regions in Wairoa, Te
Whanganui A Orotu, Heretaunga, Tamatea,
Tamaki Nui A Rua and Wairarapa to enable
those communities to celebrate Matariki.
Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated and
Te Puni Kokiri would like to encourage
and recognize community events that
celebrate Matariki – the Mäori New Year.
For this purpose, funding is currently
available for registered Kahungunu
whänau, hapü, marae, Taurahere and
Taiwhenua organisations who are holding
events to promote Matariki. This funding
opportunity closes on the 29th May so
you need to get in quick!
If you are interested to learn more, please
don’t hesitate in contacting Ruth Wong:
Ph: 06 8762718 ext 711 or 0800 524 864
ext 711 or email: ruth@kahungunu.iwi.nz
Matariki on the River
Heretaunga Ararau o Ngäti Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu will host the
inaugural Matariki Waka Ama Whakataetae on Sunday 31st May at Farndon
Park, Clive, Hawkes Bay. The competition will involve W1, W2 & W6 250 metre
waka sprints on the Clive River.
This event supports the celebration of Matariki the Mäori New Year and all
prizes will focus on the Matariki celebrations.
To register your interest, contact the Chairman Vanessa Wilson: Mobile
0211639030 Email: hakwar2009@gmail.com or visit the website:
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/heretaungawakaama
These pictures were taken at a Heretaunga Ararau o Ngäti Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu day
held earlier in the year. The pictures are of the J19 Mens team, the girls J16 team and a Senior
Mixed team.
Fisheries Conference
New Zealand has the world’s fourth largest fisheries area and the seafood
industry is New Zealands fifth biggest export earner, with average earnings
of around $1 billion and projections of a $2 billion turnover by 2010. It is
estimated that Mäori exercise effective control of between one third and one
half of the entire industry.
In 1994 Treaty Tribes was formed to represent the common commitment
of its constituent iwi to the tikanga of manawhenua, manamoana in relation
to the allocation to iwi of fisheries settlement assets held by Te Ohu Kai
Moana. The Coalition maintained a very active participation in that debate,
in pursuit of a principled and tikanga-based outcome.
In 2006 the Treaty Tribes Coalition hosted the inaugural Te Mätau a Mäui
Fisheries Conference at the Napier War Memorial Centre. It was the first
ever Mäori Fisheries Conference convened by iwi, for iwi. Key issues and
themes included discussions around Mäori Psychology of Fishing and
the maintenance of the Mauri of Tangaroa at all times and in all things
pertaining to Tangaroa, Issues around the Foreshore and Seabed and a
Mäori Fishing Brand. Since then the Conference has been held annually
and has proven to be a popular event that draws interest from Mäori and
non Mäori.
In April this year the Treaty Tribes Coalition and Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi
Incorporated hosted the 4th Annual Fisheries Conference. The theme of the
conference was ‘Control or be Controlled’ and was designed to challenge
and provoke thought and discussion around opportunities for Mäori to take control
of issues that we face in the Fishing industry. The Treaty Tribes Coalition and Ngäti
Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated believe this was achieved.
The Minister of Mäori Affairs Hon. Dr Pita Sharples opened the conference followed
by his speech of profound inspiration for participants to have confidence to make our
mark, to determine our own destinies, to strive for the complete and utter realisation
of rangatiratanga. The Minister said, “Control your destiny or someone else will”.
“Our future is all about preserving and protecting our air, water, lands, it is about
controlling our own resources, making our own decisions based on our philosophies
and practices”. “We must ensure we are culturally, physically and economically strong
through being able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, be secure in our cultural identity and
know that our solutions lie in te Ao Mäori”.
Ex All Black Michael Jones shared his thoughts on business opportunities for iwi and
Pacific Island nations for a dynamic future.
Hector Busby, builder of ‘Te Aurere’ the first traditional waka hourua humbly shared
his adventurous stories about his journeys aboard ‘Te Aurere’.
Bruce Sheppard (founder of the New Zealand Shareholders Association) shared
his very interesting concept of modern business and success in partnering your
customers. He didn’t rate Europe very high.
International guests Ernie and Wenona Victor of the Sto:lo Nation in Canada gave
interesting comments about the rejuvenation of the Salmon fisheries and their
commitment to their Tikanga practices. Ernie spoke of his great responsibility as a
kaitiaki of their home river. Wenona spoke about her upbringing as an indigenous child
and her determination to take the best of both worlds to make the most of the future.
Calendar of Matariki Events
Our Free Community Festivals are open to all whänau.
Everyone is Welcome!
31 May 9am to 2pm Sunday Farndon Park Clive, Hawkes Bay Waka Sprints
12 June 5pm to 8pm Friday Pahiatua Stadium, Pahiatua Matariki Festival
19 June 5pm to 8pm Friday AW Parson Stadium, Waipukurau Matariki Festival
26 June 5pm to 8pm Friday Flaxmere Park, Hastings Matariki Festival
27 June 2pm to 6pm Saturday Clareville Showgrounds Stadium,
Wairarapa
Matariki Festival
3 July 5pm to 8pm Friday Community Centre, Wairoa Matariki Festival
Ti- hei Kahungunu
Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated is committed to building opportunities
for Kahungunu whänau to retain our cultural identity as the soul of the
iwi. Whänau who attended the Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated AGM
held at Splash Planet in November 2008 will be familiar with the Tïhei
Kahungunu Passport - a 56 page booklet of Kahungunu
History, Whakapapa, Karakia, He Oriori, Moteatea, Haka
& Himene. The passport is a new resource for all
Kahungunu whanau to participate in obtaining, learning
and understanding Kahungunu history. Through
concentrated effort and celebration, Ngäti Kahungunu
tradition and contemporary culture and language will
survive in the hearts and homes of all Kahungunu
whänau.
On the 13th June 2009 Ngäti Kahungunu
Iwi will launch the Tïhei Kahungunu
passport with an accompanying CD.
Thereafter this special package
will be on sale for $15.00.
Find out more about this
wonderful resource by
visiting our website
www.kahungunu.iwi.nz
or phone the iwi
office today:
06 8762718 extn 709
and speak with the
Poutiri-A-Reo Eru Tahuri or
email: eru@kahungunu.iwi.nz
Poutiri-A-Reo Eru Tahuri holds
the first edition of the Tïhei
Kahungunu Passport and CD.
Registration Update
Ngäti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated currently has
19493 members registered with the Iwi. Our
Database is slowly approaching the 20,000 mark.
At this time of year we receive an overwhelming
amount of registrations due to events and the
educational scholarships that are being offered.
20000
19500
19000
18500
18000
17500
17000
16500
Jan-07
Mar-07
May-07
Jul-07
Sep-07
Nov-07
Jan-08
Mar-08
May-08
The iwi is holding a competition to promote iwi
registrations. Simply register yourself as an IWI
REGISTRATION PROMO PERSON and go in
the competition to register 70 whänau members
and receive a Kahungunu Flag to fly with pride.
For more information ring the iwi office and
speak with the Registration Administrator
Kerrin Fair, Phone 06 8762718 ext 716 or
0800 524 864 ext 716 or email
database@kahungunu.iwi.nz
Pictured at the iwi registration kiosk are iwi
staff members Kerrin Fair and Eru Tahuri.
View the new member summary report that indicates the area where members are
registering and compare it to the area totals. Our graph shows a steady increase of
members over the past 24 months.
New Members Summary by Area Report:
Members Entered between 01/04/2009 - 31/04/2009
No Taiwhenua/Taura Here/ Nga mata waka 9 1117
Heretaunga 33 6805
Tamaki Nui a Rua 1 714
Tamatea 1 875
Wairarapa 25 1908
Wairoa 27 4237
Whanganui a Orotu 3 2018
Nga Parirau o te Ika 8 538
Otautahi 2 157
Te Raki/Tamaki Makaurau 1 362
Te Upoko o te Ika 1 398
Te Waipounamu 3 169
Grand Total 114 19493
Jul-08
Sep-08
Nov-08
Jan-09
Mar-09
May-09
Registration Competition
Proudly Kahungunu SALE
The Ngäti Kahungunu brand
is the most recognised iwi brand in Aotearoa
...’so wear our identity with pride’...
Caps $10 Beanies $9 Hoodies $30 Jackets $25
TShirts $15 Visors $8 Iwi Flags $70 Iwi Diaries $10
KahungunuPride
This is a new initiative for the iwi. We are keen to share the hundreds of pictures
that we have taken at the many Kahungunu events over the years and we are
excited to do this using KahungunuPride
We want you to engage and view the KahungunuPride video clips that are going
to overload the system with none else but KahungunuPride. Check it out today
by going to www.youtube.com and type in the key word KahungunuPride to
view the videos. Alternatively, go to our iwi website www.kahungunu.iwi.nz to
link to the videos.
Special Guest speakers, Conference participants and organisers come
together at the 4th Annual Te Matau A Maui Fisheries Conference.