HUI-A-TAU / ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ELECTIONS 2021/22
REGISTER: UPDATE YOUR DETAILS
With our impending AGM, only registered members can vote so it's important that your details are correct!
If you whakapapa to Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, please register so we can keep you informed of what’s happening in the iwi and to help our people maintain a connection home.
If you are registered and want to update your details us this Google Form (it only takes a few minutes!). Please share the link far and wide, and help your whānau members by taking them through it too.
We look forward seeing you at our Hui-a-tau on Whakarongotai Marae, 4 Marae Lane, Waikanaeat 1.00 pm on Sunday 13th February 2022.- Nau mai, hoki mai whanau!!!
André Baker – Chairperson
Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust Board
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RAUMATI CLOSEDOWN
Nga manaakitanga me nga mihi nui mo te tau hou. It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside our whanau this year, we would like to wish you and your whanau a festive season ahead.
Christmas Break Hours:
Please note our office will be closed from Wednesday, 22nd December 2021 to Monday,10th January 2022.
If you have an urgent matter for us to attend too during this time, please contact Andre Baker, Chairperson on andre@teatiawakikapiti.co.nz or call 027 491 8916.
HE TAPU TE WAI: Rāhui Implemented
Iwi Pou Tiaki were joined by partners of WKUKT to tuku karakia this moring at 6.00am. The implementation of the rāhui restricts swimming, recreational fishing and the taking of untreated water from the wider Waikanae river system.
The rōpū gathered at Ōtaihanga to place a temporary rāhui over the Waikanae awa, the many tributaries (including the Mazengarb) and the immediate foreshore area. The placement of signs through out the awa were methodically erected by Steve Bielby, DOC.
With the continual rain this week the rāhui will be observed for a further week. We will inform you asap when the date has been confirmed.
A special mihi to whānaunga, Moana Parata and Kahu Ropata for representing us today for the benefit of the kaupapa. Kahu (Iwi Partnership Manager) for KCDC also brought his colleagues to tautoko, WKUKT secretariat - Monique Engelen (KCDC), Liana Stupples (Comms advisor).
TIKANGA HAUMARU COVID RESPONSE
Aotearoa reaches 90% fully vaxed!!!!
We have officially cracked the 90% fully vaccination milestone With just over a week out from Christmas Day, celebrations have started early as Tāmaki Makaurau opened their borders on Wednesday. This brings forth cautionary awareness in keeping ourselves safe. We advise that the following be noted before leaving home this Christmas.
Closer to home!
This week we were able open up our pataka to support a whānau who were advised to go into isolation for 7 days and follow MOJ guidelines to be tested..
Last Friday mokopuna arrived at their Kāpiti whānau whare for Christmas from Eltham. And as we know whānau being whānau, everyone assembled to celebrate the arrival of these mokopuna, overjoyed with happiness, they greeted them with kisses and cuddles.
On Saturday, they were informed that the mokopuna were close contacts to a tamaiti in their class who had been diagnosed with Delta.
It is fair to say that the whānau were not prepared for this scenario as the prognosis affected 3 separate whare, one of which held 4 generations and 4 pakake were unable to work. With their Whānau Plan in hand, they were able to follow these simple guidelines and were confident that together they can do this!!!
Local doctor Christine Coulter-Heron from Team Medical was a star by quickly provided them with medical advice and ensured they were tested and comforted during this time.
Taranaki is now facing its biggest Covid caseload of the pandemic after 15 cases were announced on Wednesday – 14 of which are from Eltham Primary School. read more
As for our whānau, they were pleased to report that they all received two negative test results and are able to enter the world again. This type of action is whakapapa protection at its best!
This is a prime example of how easy whānau can be affected this Christmas and we urge that whānau be vigilant this festive season and follow the necessary guidelines.
When venturing from home, the new standards are to remember too .....
WEAR A MASK
PRESENT YOUR VACCINE
PASS SCAN IN!!!
Vax and Win!!!
Congratulations to Jonathan Barr and Tiffany Richards who are not only double vaxed but have won a trip to Kāpiti Island this Christmas.
The Māori Education Trust 2022 Scholarship Programme is open and offers scholarships to Māori secondary school and tertiary students who meet the respective scholarship’s criteria.
Applicants can apply online at our website www.maorieducation.org.nz, or contact us and we will forward copies by email or post. Applications close: 4.30 pm, Monday, 28 Hui-tanguru (February) 2022.
If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 04 586 7971, or email: info@maorieducation.org.nz.
To available scholarships, please click on the posters below for more information.
KIA HIWA RĀ, KIA HIWA RĀ: Call for Expressions of Interest for the Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board
The Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board are calling for nominations from Iwi members to form the Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board. The formation of the Board is a two staged process with nominations for community and hauora expertise being advertised in the New Year.
The Board will play a vital role in working closely with the Maori Health Authority and Health NZ in the design and delivery of local health services and will be accountable to Iwi and Maori community in the Te Upoko o te Ika rohe which extends from the Kapiti Coast, to Porirua and the Hutt Valley and to Wellington. Locality commissioning from assessing the health needs of whanau, identifying priorities and monitoring the services provided are also core functions of the Board.
We welcome nominations from member who are active participants with their Iwi and their communities and have extensive networks with health providers and other sectors; that understand the role of Iwi Maori Partnership Boards in the new health system; have experience managing budgets and finances as well as reviewing data that supports equitable health services for whanau.
Are you keen to work in our kaupapa? By working with us, you will be contributing to our Iwi moemoea . We have three awesome positions that could be just what you're looking for - titiro!!!
TAIAO: Environment Manager or Coordinator
Our Taiao (Environment) Unit is responsible for responding to a range of environmental and kaitiakitanga matters, in addition to delivering various environmental projects in our rohe.
We are seeking a new Environment Manager or Coordinator to carry out the critical role of overseeing and ensuring the delivery of work from our Taiao (Environment) Unit that is comprised of contract consultants and monitors.
See the full application at:
We are looking for a motivated person to join our team, and take ownership of the administrative / bookkeeping functions. The role consists of all aspects of bookkeeping and basic accounting, as well other general administrative duties.
Skills we are looking for::
3-4 years Experience in a similar role
Strong time management and the ability to work unsupervised.
Bookkeeping & basic accounting knowledge.
Good all round knowledge of Xero in particular
Projects and payroll
A general understanding of Cloud based systems.
Competence in Excel coupled with attention to detail.
Good written & verbal communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with others.
Duties:
Accounts Payable
Bank Reconciliations
Payroll \
GST processing & filing
Monthly business reporting.
Other general administrative and housekeeping tasks
We anticipate this role will be 3 days a week, with flexibility around the make-up of the hours worked.
WAIKANAE JOBS 4 NATURE: Team Lead Field Operations
We are looking for someone to join our team who is comfortable both in the outdoors and behind a computer. Someone who enjoys a hard days work in the field but who can also analyse data and write meaningful reports.
Skills and experience we are interested in:
3+ years of team leader experience
A degree in forestry, agriculture, ecology or natural resource management (or equivalent experience)
Experience with land, soil or water management
Experience with outdoor field/forestry/farm work
Good general computer skills (familiarity with GIS would be an advantage)
Good Communication skills
A clean drivers license
This is a 30 hours per week full-time role. You will work in the field, at our office in Paekakariki and our depots in the Kapiti region
Spaces are limited so register now, so you don't miss out!
Our website and facebook page is regularly updated and designed to keep whānau involved with our Tikanga Haumaru Plan with key information and alert details. If you need support from us please telephone direct at 04 293 1538.
If you want to be more involved in our kaupapa and would like to become a whānau members, please complete this form and send to Linda at admin@teatiawakikapiti.co.nz. Remember whānau, if you want to WIN in our competitions, you must be a registered member.
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Ātiawa Ki Whakarongotai.
Location: 10 Parata Street, Waikanae:
Telephone: (04) 293 1538 / 0800149 566
Our Office Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 10.30 am–2.00 pm
HUI-A-TAU / ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ELECTIONS 2021/22
With our impending AGM, only registered members can vote so it's important that your details are correct!
Christmas Break Hours:
Iwi Pou Tiaki were joined by partners of 
Last Friday mokopuna arrived at their Kāpiti whānau whare for Christmas from Eltham. And as we know whānau being whānau, everyone assembled to celebrate the arrival of these mokopuna, overjoyed with happiness, they greeted them with kisses and cuddles. 
This is a prime example of how easy whānau can be affected this Christmas and we urge that whānau be vigilant this festive season and follow the necessary guidelines. 
Congratulations to Jonathan Barr and Tiffany Richards who are not only double vaxed but have won a trip to Kāpiti Island this Christmas.
The Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board are calling for nominations from Iwi members to form the Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board. The formation of the Board is a two staged process with nominations for community and hauora expertise being advertised in the New Year. 
