Ko Kurahaupō te waka, Ko te Moungaroa te tangata.
Ko Taranaki, ko Pouākai, ko Kaitake koia te puna i heke mai ai te tangata.
Ko Taranaki te pou herenga waka, te pou herenga iwi,
te pou herenga tangata, te pou herenga kaupapa.
Tīhei Mauri Ora!
HE KUPU NŌ TE TUMU WHAKARITO | Wharehoka Wano
Taranaki Tū mai ko te whanaungatanga, ko te kotahitanga, ko te Taranakitanga ka mutu pea ka rongo ki tōna ihi ki tōna wehi ki tōna wana Ngati Ruanui tēnā koutou i ngā manaakitanga. Kua tuku te mauri ki ngā whanaunga o Ngāti Tama mo te tau e heke mai nei tīhei mauriora.
Ka mihi ki tō tātou kaimahi hou kia rarau te noho e te tuahine Ngawai Terry o Taranaki Iwi o Ngā Ruahine ko te Pou Taiao te tūranga he kaitiaki taiao te mahi.
NGAWAI TERRY | Pou Taiao - Te Kāhui o Taranaki
Ki te taha o tōku Koro
Ko Puketapu kei runga
Ko Mokau kei raro
Ko Maniapoto te iwi
Ko Ngāti Tu te hapū
Ko Taniora te tupuna
Ko Purapura te papakāinga
Ki te taha o tōku Kuia
Ko te maunga e tū mai nei
Ko ngā wai e heke iho nei
Ko ahau
Ko āku marae, ko Oeo, ko Ngarongo
Tēnā rā koutou katoa
Ko Ngawai Terry ahau
I have recently come on board as the Pou Taiao for Te Kāhui o Taranaki Iwi. My professional background is in the military, before relocating to Taranaki as an Accountant and, most recently, a Senior Analyst in Resource Management Reform with the Ministry for the Environment.
I am looking forward to supporting the Taiao team in the amazing work they are doing to improve the condition of our Taiao and fulfilling the aspirations of Taranaki Iwi.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Te Kāhui o Taranaki Māori Internship Programme gives life to our strategic goal ‘Whanake mai ai - to support our whānau, marae pā, hapū and uri to reach their potential’.
Internships are for full-time paid employment for the fixed term of the internship, with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and industry networks.
The Internships are available to uri registered with Te Kāhui o Taranaki (Taranaki Iwi).
This is a four-eight week paid internship based at our offices in New Plymouth, commencing Monday 16 January 2023.
About the role:
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a University aged student to be exposed to the inner workings of an Iwi entity. We are seeking a quick learner and team player to join our team.
You will be responsible for data management and your skills will be key in ensuring we maintain up-to-date and accurate records.
Key responsibilities and skills required:
Attention to detail with regard to data entry and database management
Ability to think on your feet and problem solve
Multi-task a number of queries at any one point in time
Provide administration support to the team as appropriate
Be honest and reliable
About You
Evidence of experience working within an office environment and in an administration capacity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technology savvy and comfortable picking up new systems / excel spreadsheets etc.
Expressions of Interest close at 5.00 pm, Monday, 19 December 2022. Please send your CV and cover letter to mark@taranaki.iwi.nz
TE IA KA OHO |Māori journalism training programme
TE IA KA OHO is a seven-month full-time paid te reo Māori journalism training programme. The programme will cover accommodation and travel for the cadets.
This kaupapa recognises the need for high-quality reo Māori journalism industry development training that is fit-for-purpose for the sector.
Te Ia Ka Oho is designed for people new to the journalism industry and focused on providing emerging talent and future journalists with an opportunity to kickstart a career in journalism.
Te Ia Ka Oho is searching for 5 enthusiastic cadets for their Cadetship Program. Cadets must have whakapapa links to one or more of the iwi from Taranaki.
If you are between the ages of 19 and 35, are proficient in Te Reo Māori, and hold a current New Zealand driver's licence – PLEASE APPLY!
If you are looking for a new career and are interested in journalism from a Māori perspective – PLEASE APPLY!
The programme begins at our Iwi Radio - Te Korimako o Taranaki on Monday, December 12, 2022, with a one-week induction, wānanga, and orientation.
The programme will conclude on Friday, 30th June 2023.
This kaupapa is a proud collaboration of national and provincial reo Māori newsrooms, including Whakaata Māori, Te Reo o Te Uru Regional News, and Radio Waatea – and is proudly led by Te Korimako o Taranaki.
TE PUNA ORA IWI MĀORI PARTNERSHIP BOARD | Expressions of Interest
Te Punanga Ora, the Iwi Māori Partnership Board for Taranaki, are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for four new roles.
Endorsed by the eight Iwi of Taranaki, Te Punanga Ora is the Iwi Māori Partnership Board for Taranaki. As a significant new entrant to the health sector, new infrastructure is being set up for Iwi Māori to exercise mana motuhake in local health service decision-making.
Ngā Pou Hononga - 2x Community Engagement Leads
Pou Tautoko Rangahau - Research Assistant
Pou Tautoko - Administration Assistant
Expression of interest closes Sunday 8 January 2023, but ideal applicants may be appointed prior.
For more information on the roles and to submit your confidential EOI in a letter of application with an accompanying CV, please email admin@twpk.co.nz
TARANAKI TŪ MAI 2022 | Ngāti Ruanui ki Hāwera
Our inter-tribal kaupapa Taranaki Tū Mai was back after a one-year delay due to Covid-19 restrictions. The three-day festival took place in Te Hāwera and was hosted by Ngāti Ruanui for the first time.
Taranaki Tū Mai is an event for the eight iwi of Taranaki to come together to celebrate Taranakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Whakapapa through Hākinakina (sport), Kapa Haka (cultural performances) and Wānanga (learning forums).
A big mihi to all our whānau for attending and participating in the festival. We had over 360 whānau who travelled near and far to represent Taranaki Iwi - ka mau te wehi.
Ngāti Tama will host the next Taranaki Tū Mai Festival from 24 – 26 November 2023. Preparation for this event will take place in early 2023. Watch this space e te iwi for further information regarding Taranaki Tū Mai 2023.
Taranaki Iwi final placings: First placings: Darts, League 9’s, Tautohetohe. Second placings: Esport (team), Relay, Kapa Haka. Third placings: Netball (under 15’s), Basketball, Softball.
The Bennett Enterprise Taranaki Whānui Māori Rugby League Tournament 2022 was held 19-20 November at the Clifton Rugby and Sports Club in Tikorangi - where more than 600 people had gathered over the weekend.
Despite the weather conditions being rough at times, the Taranaki Whānui Māori Rugby League Tournament began once more and brought together the tribes of Taranaki and the wider community.
The popular league tournament was hosted by Ngāti Mutunga Rugby League team and Ngāti Mutunga iwi.
We would like to acknowledge the time and dedication that has been put in by management and players for the Taranaki Tūturu tāne and wāhine teams. You did us proud, and we look forward to seeing you all again at next year’s tournament, 7-8 October 2023 at Dallison Park, Waverley. He mihi aroha kia koutou katoa.
Congratulations to the following Taranaki Tūturu players for making the respective tournament teams: Wāhine: Casio Austin, Victoria McCulloough, Aroha Nuku, Freedom Edmonds, Aleasha Brider, Nina Tangira. Tāne: Isaac Kneepkens.
Tournament Placings Premiership (Tāne) First place: Te Atiawa Second Place: Ngāti Mutunga
Championship (Tāne) First Place: Pukeariki Second Place: Taranaki Tūturu
Wāhine First place: Ngāruahine Second Place: Te Atiawa
Taranaki Tūturu team photos credit: Jackson Cassidy Photography
HE TAIAO, HE TAIORA, HE TAI TANGATA | Jobs for Nature
We want to share with whānau the great feedback that was recently provided by Tami Cave, Delivery Manager for Taranaki Jobs for Nature for Te Papa Atawhai (Department of Conservation).
I was fortunate to spend some time with the He Taiao, He Taiora, He Tai Tangata J4N project team on 28 November 2022. My impressions as Delivery Manager are provided below, organised into three main observations.
Worksite: The premises that the team currently base themselves from was tidy, very well-organised and showed evidence of the team’s work planning. Preparation for next year’s mahi was apparent, with one large shade house already full of plants and the team in the midst of building another shade structure to house plants already potted up in the workshop. The connective value of the site was seen with other Toa Taiao and iwi staff present during the visit. Although we didn’t get to visit the new nursery site due to time constraints, I look forward to doing so at the next visit once the necessary infrastructure is in place.
Work towards contracted milestones: This project has three main milestone threads - Maara, Education, and the work of the Kaitiaki Ranger cadet.
Maara: Two planting sites were visited with the team (Te Puru and Warea Papakainga). To say I was impressed at the enormous amount of work visible at these sites would be an understatement! The maara team’s passion for their mahi and protecting the whenua was clearly evident as they walked and talked about their work, carefully surveying plants at each site and discussing their condition and response to the surroundings. The team is well-exceeding their planting milestones and is keen to continue to maintain the momentum created thus far.
Education: The Education Coordinator has comprehensively met all education milestones for the year ended 31 Dec 2022, delivering at least 8 wānanga to local schools and kura. Strategic work to offer educational outreach through the project looks likely to land next year, with the potential for Gateway courses and accredited nursery training to be delivered in conjunction with Feats. It is extremely exciting to watch the upwards trajectory of this outcome and to see the wider benefit for whānau, hapū, iwi and the local community.
Kaitiaki Ranger cadet: Through brief kōrero with Fati, it appeared that he was enjoying his role. He talked of getting stuck in with Todd on the reserve sites. There is some upcoming work to review pest/weed control work plans and reserve management work plans.
Team dynamic: The team appear extremely happy and cohesive in their mahi. They are collaborative in their discussions, and it is clear to see that they value sharing and learning from one another. They have a clear purpose and understanding of the ‘why’ behind their work. Thoroughly impressed by the mahi to date and look forward to seeing the project’s progress at the next visit!
EDUCATION GRANTS | Secondary, Tertiary, Training
The overall aim of Te Kāhui o Taranaki (TKOT) Education Grants is to provide financial assistance to Taranaki Iwi students who are enrolled in a New Zealand Secondary School or Tertiary Institute/Training Provider.
The Applicant must:
Be of Taranaki Iwi descent;
Be based in New Zealand;
Be enrolled in a New Zealand: Secondary School, Tertiary Institute (University, Polytechnic, Institute of Technology, Wānanga, Private Training Establishment, or Recognised Training Provider) or Approved Training Organisation (ATO);
Submit a fully completed application including all required information by the closing date (incomplete or late applications will not be considered).
GRANT DATES Secondary: 12 December 2022 - 28 February 2023 Tertiary: 9 January - 31 March 2023 Vocational: 9 January - 30 June 2023 Non-fundable short courses, conferences, membership subscriptions and non-studylink applications: 9 January - 30 June 2023
GRANTS PORTAL
The grants portal link and eligibility criteria will be posted shortly - watch this space.
If you require any assistance contact our tari via phone 0800 Te Kāhui (0800 835 2484) or email admin@taranaki.iwi.nz
URI PACKS | Pēpi, Kura Tuatahi, Kura Waenga, Pāhake
PĒPI
For registered Taranaki Iwi pēpi born 1 January 2022 and thereafter KURA TUATAHI
For registered Taranaki Iwi tamariki turning 5 after 1 January 2022 KURA WAENGA
For registered Taranaki Iwi taitamariki turning in their first year at intermediate (Year 7) after 1 January 2022 PĀHAKE
For registered Taranaki Iwi pāhake aged 65 years and over
Contact our tari on 0800 Te Kāhui (0800 835 2484) or via email admin@taranaki.iwi.nz.
KA URUORA | WhānauSaver
Work towards your financial goals with tools developed in partnership with your iwi. Ka Uruora offers savings, education and home ownership opportunities to help achieve financial independence for you and your whānau.
WhānauSaver
Set yourself up for retirement, first home ownership or tertiary education. Te Kāhui o Taranaki will make annual contributions to registered members of Taranaki Iwi. WhānauSaver is managed by SuperLife, a leading investment manager; you could earn returns. Growing your savings even faster.
Tamariki also receive Iwi contributions as well as returns on your regular contributions. With only small regular, deposits, they could have a meaningful nest egg by the time they are 18. They can use this for tertiary education or a deposit on their first home.
There is still time to get your new TI (Taranaki Iwi) kākahu e te iwi. It's great to see whānau enjoying the new kākahu range in retro pastels and new logos. The Kōanga 2022 Spring-Summer collection is fresh and playful.
Online orders for this one-off kākahu collection will close Sunday, 11 December 2022.
