Me Tōngai Harakeke iPānui - 30 Paengawhāwhā 2018

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Te Kāhui Taiohi o Taranaki Iwi hold second wānanga at Orimupiko Marae

He kōrero nā Angie Walters.

Earlier this month we embarked on our 2nd Taiohi wānanga lead by our Te Kāhui Taiohi o Taranaki Iwi steering roopu.

Again, whānau came from as far north as Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), as far south as Otautahi (Christchurch), and as far east as Wairoa to reconnect with whānau whānui, their whenua, learn about Taranaki whakapapa, tupuna, rangatira and hītori.

I'm sure everyone who attended went away with some great connections and learnings. We were delighted to have nine members of the Tuia Matariki Roopu join us to embraced Taranakitanga, and to share their experiences with us also.

Our 2nd wānanga was held at Orimupiko Marae (just South of Opunake) - the tone was set right from the start, from the pōwhiri and whakawhānaunga through to the poroporoaki which was held at the Opunake Headlands. The mild weather made our weekend very pleasant.

Karlos Drinkwater prepared a couple of 'ice-breakers' for us to get to know each other a little better which was fun and interactive. Our workshops - Mau Rākau, Toi Māori and Ko Wai Au - were described as "positive, fun, informative, connected, emotional" which showcased "the love we have for one another, the importance of working together and the need to research our Taranaki hītori".

On Sunday, we headed to Te Namu Pā where Tihikura Hōhaia gave a very in depth kōrero on the history pertaining to this area of significance. We finished the wānanga with a kai at Opunake Beach where we said our farewells, and ensured we'll meet again at the next wānanga in July.

Thank you to all our whānau that attended. Thank you to our steering roopu who facilitated the weekend, and to our special presenters whom of course are whānau, in running the workshops. Tihikura Hohaia, Haoro Hond, Hinenui Wano-Bryant and Te Haupai Korewha.

Thank you to Orimupiko Marae haukāinga, our own Robyn Davey, and Saphron and Dee Ngaia for keeping us nourished.

Lastly, a big mihi to our Te Kāhui o Taranaki Iwi operations team and Board of Trustees for your awhi, and support for making this happen.... and our main funder TSB Community Trust.

Kia ora mai tātou.

Below are some images from the wānanga. Check them out!

Feedback & Save the date

We will continue to gather feedback, to assist the review and evaluation process which will help build on the 3rd wānanga, which we have confirmed for the

14-15th July 2018

so please 'Save the Date' whānau mā - you can register your interest 'now' by contacting the office 06 751 4285, angie@taranaki.iwi.nz or via social media.

Pire Haeata ki Parihaka / Parihaka Reconciliation Bill submissions

Submissions on the Bill close on

Monday 7 May 2018

To make a submission visit the following link for more information -
https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/bills-and-laws/bills-proposed-laws/document/BILL_74842/te-pire-haeata-ki-parihaka-parihaka-reconciliation-bill

Pātaka Whata

Taranaki Iwi through its Fishing Company developed a pātaka for fish to be available to whānau/ngā uri o Taranaki Iwi for tangihanga.

The process for requesting pātaka when it is required is for pā/marae or whānau to provide details of the tangihanga to the Te Kāhui office where they can later collect the pātaka when it is ready.

For more information about our Pātaka Whata visit our website -
https://taranaki.iwi.nz/pataka-whata

E te iwi! E te whānau!

We’re always encouraging ngā uri o Taranaki Iwi to check to make sure the contact details we have are correct or to register with Te Kāhui o Taranaki.
It's important that our records are up to date so that we can send essential information, like Trustee Election documents and voting papers, to our members.

So if you or a whānau member have moved house recently, or if there has been a mate (death) in the family our records may be out of date.

Please help us by spreading the word to whānau that may need to update their records with us.
Contact us in the office on 06 751 4285 or by email admin@taranaki.iwi.nz to update your details or to register.

You can also click the button below to download a registration form from our website, register online or update your details online.

Kia ora.

Click to register or update your details

Fisheries Hui

Ngā Iwi o Taranaki kaitiaki and permit holders

Saturday 12 May 10am
Whakaahurangi Marae
Stratford

A fisheries hui for Ngā Iwi o Taranaki kaitiaki and permit holders will be held on Saturday 12 May at Whakaahurangi Marae in Stratford to provide updates on a number of issues that have been raised at the Te Tai Hauāuru forum.

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) officers will also attend the meeting nearer the end so kaitiaki have the opportunity to have their own discussions first.

Agenda
Paua Review
MPI role
Rāhui Guidelines
Other matters

Please share this pānui to all fisheries kaitiaki and permit holders around the maunga.
Ngā mihi.

2018 Māori Electoral Option

Nau mai te ao! A ngā rā tata nei ka whakarewa tēnei kaupapa te Kōwhiringa Pōti Māori huri noa i Aotearoa. Waihoki me mahi tahi te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri ki ngā roopu rangatira, ko koutou tēnā. Me whakatairanga i ngā kōrero, i ngā rauemi nei kia whakakikī ngā kete hei oranga mō te iwi. Mauri tū, mauri ora.

The 2018 Māori Electoral Option will be held from

Tuesday 3 April until Thursday 2 August.

This is when Māori voters can choose whether to be on the Māori or the General Roll.

It's an important choice for anyone of Māori descent. It will determine which roll type Māori voters will be on for the next two general elections.

The results of the Māori Electoral Option, together with the results of the 2018 Census, will be used to determine the number and boundaries of General and Māori Electorates for the 2020 and 2023 elections.

How you can help?

The Electoral Commission are asking for your support to help spread the word about the Māori Electoral Option.

You could consider displaying posters or brochures at your office, workplace or community centre, or sharing resources on social media, on your website, in newsletters or direct communications.

More info

For everything you need to know about the Māori Electoral Option and how to take part:

Visit maorioption.org.nz

Call 0800 36 76 56

Visit facebook.com/maorioption

If you have any questions about any of these resources email enquiries@elections.govt.nz.

Kia ora!

External Funding & Opportunities

Ranger, Operations, New Plymouth

Te Papa Atawhai / Department of Conservation

Employment

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 7th May 2018

Te Papa Atawhai / Department of Conservation has an exciting opportunity for the right person, as a Ranger in their Recreation and Historic Team in the Taranaki District, based in New Plymouth.

In this role, you will have key responsibilities in the following work areas:

Maintenance and improvement of visitor assets, including facilities and amenities
Maintenance of significant historic sites
Visitor risk and hazard management systems

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in facilities, amenities and historic site maintenance and/or relevant qualifications
Carpentry or construction experience Experience leading a team of staff and/or volunteers
An understanding of iwi Māori protocols and DOC's responsibilities to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi; including implementing cultural redress for historical grievances
A strong focus on Health and Safety, helping promote a safe working culture
The ability to assist with planning and reporting on a variety of work functions
Experience and aptitude for working and living in remote bush environments
Excellent public relations skills, with the ability to communicate and develop relationships with our communities, neighboring landowners, contractors, stakeholders and Iwi Partners
The ability to use a range of computer software applications including Asset Management Systems, GPS devices and GIS mapping

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory, including a valid work visa covering the whole period of employment if applying internationally.

Please apply online through the DOC careers portal.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description.

For more information please contact Gareth Hopkins, ghopkins@doc.govt.nz, telephone no. (06) 759 0350 or 027 243 9852, quoting vacancy 400/2532

Support for Volunteering Fund

Te Tari Taiwhenua / Department of Internal Affairs

Funding

The Support for Volunteering Fund (SVF) opened on 21 March 2018 and
closes on 2 May 2018.

Funding of $1,002,000 is available to allocate as follows:
· Volunteering New Zealand - $175,000 to promote and support volunteering in New Zealand, working with volunteer centres and voluntary sector organisations;
· Regional volunteer centres - $747,000 available to allocate for regional volunteer centres to recruit and train volunteers, promote good practice in volunteer management, and provide training and networking for community organisations, and;
· Volunteering projects - $80,000 available to allocate as grants to support Māori, Pacific and Ethnic communities, youth or community organisations proposing one-off, innovative volunteering projects that will promote and support volunteering/mahi aroha and building capability.

SVF will support projects that:
· promote information sharing, networking and development of resources that support Māori, Pacific and Ethnic volunteering (e.g. organise workshops for volunteer leaders to share their knowledge and ideas, or develop resource materials for volunteers)
· respond to specific cultural values and needs (e.g. training for roles on marae such as kaikaranga and upskilling existing volunteers); or
· encourage, recognise and promote volunteers as community leaders (e.g. encourage youth volunteers to be future community leaders, organise volunteer recognition awards)

For more information visit the Community Matters website -
https://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/

What's on?

Taiohi Wānanga July 2018
14-15 July 2018
Te Pōtaka Marae

Save the Date for the Third Te Kāhui Taiohi o Taranaki Iwi wānanga 2018.
For more information contact Angie at angie@taranaki.iwi.nz

If you would like to have a notice appear in our ePānui or if you have a kōrero that you would like to share, please get in touch with us at the office or via email comms@taranaki.iwi.nz

Marae / Pā contact details

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