Hoea ra - Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated

KahungunutangaCulturally StrongRetention of our cultural identity is paramount for it is the soul of the Iwi,and is what makes us unique.In June 2009 the Tïhei Kahungunu booklet and CD were launched andsoon after, 300 sets consisting of the passport size booklet containingKahungunu waiata, moteatea, karakia and an accompanying CD weredelivered to every Marae, Kura Kaupapa and Köhanga Reo in theKahungunu rohe. This was closely followed by a wave of Tïhei Kahungunuwananga being held at each Taiwhenua and in many marae and at severalplaces where Kahungunu whänau meet. This valuable resource has beenused at several hui held in the rohe.The revitalization of Ngäti Kahungunu reo and tikanga is important toour identity as Kahungunu. For this purpose the Te Reo Unit continuedto identify opportunities to engage with providers, key stakeholders,Kaumätua, rangatahi and other relevant networks and have participatedin, and contributed to the developmental programmes and supported reoinitiatives.The concept, development and promotion of the Töku Iwi Board game ofKahungunuTrivia has proved a success and steady sales to registeredmembers give comfort that in some Kahungunu homes, whänau arehaving fun while learning basic history lessons about Kahungunu.The development of the Ngäti Kahungunu Reo Resource website hasalso been a great outcome which provides access to learning rack cards,posters, flash cards and some waiata.A review of the ‘He Mahere Hai Haumanu I Te reo O Ngäti Kahungunu’Strategy has determined a way forward with new objectives andinitiatives.To help encourage young men to participate in and realise their aspirationsto korero on the paepae, an opportunity was given to rangatahi to attendthe Koroneihana in August 2009. This proved valuable for those whoattended.Page 8