StRAtEGic PlAn FoR ThE REVitAlisAtion OF TE REo O NGÍti ...

NGATI KAHUNGUNU STRATEGIC ALIGNMENTIn 2002, Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated undertook a marae hikoi,visiting more than 50 marae to develop the Ngāti Kahungunu StrategicVision 2026. The vision, ki te whai ao, ki te ao marama, reflects ourcollective desire, as Ngāti Kahungunu, “To achieve excellence in the highestorder and to be in constant pursuit of excellence in all areas of our lives” .The Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated mission to achieve this is “To enhance the mana andwellbeing of Ngāti Kahungunu” through the empowerment of whānau, hapū and Taiwhenuaand to determine and achieve success according to our respective and collective aspirations.The primary principle that underpins the Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated strategic visionis whānaungatanga, Te Tuhonohono o Kahungunu, the tapestry of whakapapa that makes uswho we are today.and support programmes and projects that preserve, extend and promote cultural knowledgeand practice for and between whānau through wānanga, exhibitions and festivals.The Matauranga plan 2003-2005, identifies the need for increased Kahungunu reo resources,culturally appropriate curriculum, services, programmes and support. We set a goal for te reoto be available in all schools in Kahungunu and an in-homes programme to encourage andsupport intergenerational transmission.Making our mark as Kahungunu is reflected throughout our strategic vision. Explicitexamples of this are:• Establishing Kahungunu identity as a nation• Our people as International Iwi ambassadors• The alignment of government boundaries to reflect our tribal boundaries• The protection of our cultural landmarks• Building our cultural strength through Takitimu festivals• The establishment of a whare wananga• Ensuring our history and reo is taught in all schools• Creating and showcasing our cultural heritage in waiata, whakaaro, sports, film andprint media• Relearning our rongoa• Creating more regional, national and international awareness of who we are as a nationthrough signposting, speaking our own reo, and establishing our own parliament.In 2005, we reaffirmed our goal to reclaim and reflect our cultural skills and strength. Acentral feature of our whānau education development is the acquisition and transmission ofcultural skills. Our iwi Hauora plan 2003-2005 highlights our reo and tikanga as central to ourwell being and the affirmation of our identity as Kahungunu.Operational links to our language, whānaungatanga and cultural goals are the fundingof community events that promote Kahungunutanga such as Matariki and substantiatedthrough Waitangi day celebrations. Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated also highlights thispriority through its involvement in the planning phase of the Kahungunu cultural centre,the development of Kahungunu cultural standards for schools and contract arrangementsfor Community Based Language Initiatives. In addition, the establishment of a KahungunuTaumata, recognizing the living Kahungunutanga expertise and the Kahungunu KahuiKaumatua goal to address Kahungunu paepae capacity and capability, represent significantinvestment by Ngati Kahungunu in our cultural heritage and future.Cultural excellence is a priority for Ngāti Kahungunu whānau and hapū. One of the keystrategic goals for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated is to establish a Cultural Centre for theadvancement and expression of Kahungunutanga. This centre will become a catalyst to developThe Community Based Language Initiative programme (funded by the Ministry of Education)is a significant, but short term resource to assist our larger plans of strengthening thedevelopment of language and cultural capacity.5