Tūhourangi Awards 2023
E te iwi, tēnā tauti mai ki te pō whakanui o Tūhourangi! Tūhourangi Tribal Authority presents the Tūhourangi Awards, on Saturday 2nd December 2023.
The Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge Tūhourangi tangata, kaupapa and pakihi who uplift, positively contribute, enhance and embody Tūhourangitanga in the mahi they do and in who they are.
Nominations are now open! Please read further for more information and nominate your whānau and share the word.
Categories
Taiao (Environment)
Tuakiri (Cultural)
Tangata (People)
Tahua (Economic)
Criteria
General eligibility criteria for all categories are:
Nominees must be registered with Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
Nominators must be registered with Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
All nominations must be in by 5pm Sunday 8th October
Nominations
Click here to make an online nomination
**Nominations close Sunday 8th October at 5pm**
More about the event
The Tūhourangi Awards evening will be held at the Pōhutu Conference Center, Rydges Hotel, Whakarewarewa
Formal attire
Tickets cost $54 pp
Contact admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz for queries or payment plan options
Legend of the Peaks 2023: Tūhourangi Discount Code
Based in the Whakarewarewa ngahere, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for tamariki, to the pinnacle event the New Zealand Forest Marathon covering 42kms of off-road and trail running.
Tūhourangi uri have been given a discount code for any of our whānau looking to enter and take part in this event. Whether its to compete or to be on the whenua with whānau, enter this code at the checkout: "LEGENDWHANAU23"
Ki hea: Waipa MTB Park, Rotorua
Ā hea: 10-11 November 2023
Discount code: LEGENDWHANAU23
Kia kakama e te iwi!! Click the link to enter and to find out more information about this event.
Ngā kapa ka tū ki Te Ahurei o Tūhourangi
As we count down to the last two weeks before Te Ahurei o Tūhourangi 2023, we're excited to announce that ten kapa will take the stage at Te Rau Aroha. The kapa are comprised of four whakangahau kapa and six whakataetae (competitive) kapa, coming together to recite our waiata, retrace our whakapapa connections and celebrate our Tūhourangitanga through kapa haka. Auahi ana!
Ngā kapa whakangahau:
Ngā Ngārara o Hinepapa
Ngā uri a Pohiri rāua ko Kaihau
Te Whānau Ruha
Tūhourangi mai i Tarawera
Ngā kapa whakataetae:
Tūhourangi ki Ōtūkawa
Apumoana Marae
Te Papa Rere-ā-Rātōrua
Te Pākira
Te Whānau Makiha
Te Whānau Haira
Kapa whakataetae must perform all of the compulsory items, meanwhile whakangahau kapa must perform at least two (2) compulsory items of their choosing.
Preparations have picked up in previous months, thanks to Manuariki Tini who has taken up the wero (again) to lead the Ahurei organisation and coordinate the performance items, kapa teams and tutors, chase up t-shirt orders and so much more. Nei ngā mihi a te iwi ki a koe, aunty!
E rua ngā wiki e toe ana e te whānau!! TWO WEEKS TO GO! Kia kakama te whakaharatau, learn those words and get those actions on lock. Ka whakanuia te iwi a te Rātapu 11.06.2023.
A new Tūhourangi pharmacist in the making
Over the weekend, Pounamu Keepa (Tūhourangi, Ngāruahine, Te Aitanga a Māhaki, Ngāti Kahungunu) attended the Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā o Aotearoa (Māori Pharmacists Association) Symposium here in Rotorua, at Ōwhata Marae.
This year marked the 20th birthday of this rōpū, set up to manaaki and support Māori students studying pharmacy at university as well as those who enter into the workforce as kaimahi in hapori around Aotearoa and the world.
Pounamu is in his 4th and final year of studying towards a Bachelor of Pharmacy at Otago University. Having Ngā Kaitiaki, as well as the Māori Students Association and Māori support programmes at Otago throughout his years of study have been instrumental in him navigating this haerenga and graduating at the end of this year. The free kai and tutoring from the Māori centre have been a big help too, according to Pounamu.
When he first entered into his studies, Pounamu was one of 6 Māori in the pharmacy programme compared to the 10-12 first year students in 2023. A testament to Ngā Kaitiaki, the support for Māori students at their universities, scholarships provided by iwi and other rōpū, Kia Ora Hauora and other initiatives encouraging Māori into healthcare pathways, and of course whānau encouragement and tautoko.
“We can make a difference for our people” is the driver for many Māori students as they embark on their studies, and Pounamu is no exception. He looks to finish strong in his final year, to graduate later on at the end of 2023, then take up an internship in February 2024.
E poho kererū ana tō iwi, e Pounamu!
Auahi ana!
Tūhourangi Registration Drive
We’re on a journey to create a better and more up to date Tūhourangi register for you and our iwi.
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority is committed to connecting to all our whānau but we need to know where you are in the world. To help us on this journey, we are offering all new and existing beneficiaries the chance to win one of 2 x personalised iPad Airs (64GB wifi enabled).
To enter, new beneficiaries must complete a registration application and send to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz for review*. For existing beneficiaries to be eligible, you must complete the Beneficiary Personal Details form here .
Here’s a few reasons why you should register...as a registered TTA beneficiary, you can:
• Vote in Trustee elections
• Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley for free
• Receive Pānui and other related TTA communications direct to your mailbox
• Participate in cultural and historical wānanga
• Kaumātua services
• Receive discounts from Tūhourangi business partners
For more information about registering and to download a form, visit https://www.tuhourangi.iwi.nz/rehita/
This promotion runs from 9.00am (NZDT) Monday, 18 April 2022 until 5.00pm (NZDT) Monday, 18 July 2022. Winners will be announced via an electronic random barrel draw at 5.00pm (NZDT) Monday, 18 July 2022.
*only validated applications will be permitted for entry.
Unveiling of Tūhourangi artworks at Te Pūtake o Tawa
PĀNUI PĀPĀHO - Rotorua Lakes Council | Te hura i nga pou whenua o Tūhourangi - Unveiling of Tūhourangi artworks at Te Pūtake o Tawa
On the morning of Saturday, 30 October five tāonga (artworks) were unveiled at Te Pūtake o Tawa in Rotorua in accordance with Tūhourangi protocol, tā i te kawa. Officiating tohunga, Mataia Keepa of Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao conducted the proceedings.
Watu Mihinui, of Tūhourangi Tribal Authority, says “Tūhourangi acknowledges CNI Iwi Holdings Limited and Rotorua Lakes Council for allowing us to participate in this segment of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development project, and the powers at the time for the prudent investment that has enabled Nga Pou Whenua o Tūhourangi to be created at Te Pūtake o Tawa.”
The installation of the taonga, which is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development project, provides the ability to share kōrero (stories) of tūpuna (ancestors) that are important to Tūhourangi. Te Pūtake o Tawa has now become a place where the public and Tūhourangi descendants can learn about this whakapapa.
The local artists, who have been designing and creating these pieces over the past year, were selected by Tūhourangi and include a mix of both established and up-and-coming artists.
Watu Mihinui says Tūhourangi appreciates the opportunity to share their kōrero of events and ancestors that are central to present and future generations.
“We are sharing our whakapapa through Nga Pou Whenua o Tūhourangi, the Land Markers of Tūhourangi.
“It is a fantastic opportunity to exhibit five examples of Tūhourangi brilliance, flair, technique, skill and courage required to attempt the different media in these creations.
“The five artists are direct descendants of the principal ancestor portrayed at Te Pūtake o Tawa, the Tūhourangi chief - Umukaria, father of Wāhiao and Hinemoa, who are also portrayed here. The other taonga are of Kataore, the pet taniwha that roamed these hills and te kēti, a laser-cut tāniko design.”
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick acknowledges the partnerships that have allowed this project to go ahead and applauds the artists for their exceptional work.
“Again this is an exceptional demonstration of partnership, between Council, mana whenua, CNI Iwi Holdings Limited and central government’s regional economic development and investment unit, Kānoa – REDIU, along with the support of Timberlands, that has enabled this aspect of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development to go ahead.
“Establishing a cultural foundation at Te Pūtake o Tawa, and throughout the forest, has always been a key component of this development and the unveiling of the taonga today really brings to life this very special place.
“Not only do we have a new forest hub and an additional access point to the forest, but we now have this significant story telling element which will be of huge interest to both locals and manuhiri.
“The artworks are spectacular and I commend and thank the artists for their phenomenal efforts to create these unique pieces that help tell the history and stories of the surrounding forest and wider district. We are so lucky to have this local talent and very privileged to be able to showcase it in our recreational spaces.
“I encourage everyone to visit Te Pūtake o Tawa to see these pieces for yourself, and learn about this special place and those that were here before us,” says Mayor Chadwick.
Te Pūtake o Tawa Tāonga
KĒTI TĀNIKO
Artist: Denise Morgan-Koia – Tūhourangi, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Tainui
This taonga created by Denise Morgan-Koia, using sheet steel, is inspired by the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao (tribe of Whakarewarewa) Kapa Haka tāniko pattern.
The laser-cut design in the gate is inspired by the tāniko pattern used in the costumes of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao kapa haka (Māori performing arts group), was designed in the early 1980's.
The gateway represents the rich cultural history of the Tūhourangi people who are mana whenua for this land and, when open, symbolises welcoming arms to all manuhiri (people from other lands) visiting Te Pūtake o Tawa.
The gate has a simple matt black colour to allow the beauty of the natural surroundings to come through the cut-out pieces of the design. The triangular and diamond shapes represent niho taniwha (shark teeth). The angular lines represent Aramoana (pathway of the sea), and signify the migration of the Te Arawa vessel, which carried early settlers to Aotearoa.
UMUKARIA (Chief)
Artist: Tukiri Tini - Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Hinekura, Tainui, Ngāi Tahu
This tāonga depicts Umukaria, a great chief of the Tūhourangi tribe, who lived on the eastern shores of Lake Rotorua at Hinemoa Point six hundred years ago.
Artist, Tukiri Tini, has chosen the traditional form of toi whakairo (art of wood carving) to carve the four metre-tall tōtara.
One day Umukaria was invited to a meeting of chiefs at Motutawa on Rotokākahi (Green Lake). He thought the purpose was to put aside differences and try to establish peace among the tribes.
Umukaria and a small group made their way to Motutawa, but were surprised in an ambush and killed. Their bodies were laid together in a pile and that place became known as Te Pūkainga – the place where the dead were piled up. Umukaria’s head was later found in a cave at Lake Tarawera.
It was later discovered that the killing of Umukaria and his group was in response to his son-in-law, Tūtānekai, taking the lives of two brothers from that area.
Wāhiao, son of Umukaria, avenged the death of his father by leading the Tūhourangi people to victory in battle, including conquering Motutawa. To this day the island remains part of the Tūhourangi tribal estate.
WĀHIAO (Son of Umukaria)
Artist: Iwi Le Comte - Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Rangiteaorere, Ngāti Tarāwhai, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Ngāi Tuhoe
This tāonga is a modern interpretation of the Tūhourangi warlord, Wāhiao, son of tribal chief Umukaria and younger brother of Hinemoa.
Iwi Le Comte created this sculpture utilising a ten tonne lava rock deposited in the forest during the 1886 Tarawera eruption and affixing a bronze mask recognising Wāhiao’s leadership, mana and strength.
Whilst his father lived at Hinemoa Point, Wāhiao lived on Pukeroa Hill in central Rotorua where the Rotorua Public Hospital now stands. When news of his father’s assassination reached him, Wāhiao was devastated but his people demanded he lead them to avenge the slaying of their chief, Umukaria.
A massive Tūhourangi war party assembled on Pukeroa Hill then marched to Whakarewarewa Village (2kms south of Rotorua township) to undertake training and then on to Rotokākahi (Green Lake).
Tūhourangi were victorious in battle at both major fortified settlements of Rotokākahi and Tarawera. They eventually settled the lakes of Rotokākahi, Tarawera, Rotomahana, and Ōkāreka. These areas remain part of the Tūhourangi tribal estate today.
KATAORE (Taniwha)
Artist: Tāwhanga Rika – Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Tarāwhai, Ngāti Rangiwewehi
This tāonga represents Kataore, an ancient massive lizard known by Māori as a taniwha. He lived in a cave on nearby Mount Moerangi and roamed freely upon these lands. Artist, Tāwhanga Rika, has created this sculpture using corten steel and mātai. The disc has a four-metre diameter and sits three metres high.
Tangaroamihi, who was the first settler in this area, made friends with Kataore who played with the children of his tribe. Soon Kataore became the tribal pet. As Kataore aged and grew to an enormous size, he spent more time alone and stories began to spread of travellers disappearing in the Moerangi area.
Eventually Kataore became uncontrollable and devoured a young woman who was making her way to Rotorua. Her fiancé was so upset that he raised a war party within his tribe that lived at Pukeroa Hill (in central Rotorua where the Rotorua Public Hospital now stands) to seek revenge and killed Kataore. Tangaroamihi mourned his pet but believed that he was the real target and that Kataore’s death was to trick him into battle.
Several fights followed, during which Tangaroamihi became a victim. However, the travelling war party was eventually defeated to such an extent that they left the Rotorua area.
HINEMOA AND TŪTĀNEKAI (Historical Romance)
Artist: Okiwi Logan Shipgood – Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Uenukukōpako, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Tūmatawera, Ngāti Kahu Upoko, Ngāti Tarāwhai, Ngāti Hinekura
The children of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai are the main ancestors of the Ngāti Whakaue nation, prominent within the Confederation of Te Arawa Tribes. The historical romance of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai has been immortalised in this 3.5-metre-high cement taonga (artwork) sculpted by Okiwi Shipgood.
Hinemoa, daughter of Umukaria and older sister of Wāhiao, grew up at Hinemoa Point on the eastern shores of Lake Rotorua. She was a famous puhi (woman of high rank) destined for a marriage that would bring political benefits to her tribe. She was also a woman of strong opinions who had already selected her true love, Tūtānekai, and eloped by swimming 3.4 kilometres across Lake Rotorua to join him on Mokoia Island.
The favoured son of chief Whakaue, Tūtānekai lived on Mokoia Island with his father’s tribe. He was a ferocious warrior and quick to take offence. His killing of two brothers accidentally led to the ambush and slaying of his father-in-law, Umukaria at Motutawa on Rotokākahi (the Green Lake).
When Tūtānekai died after a long illness, Hinemoa expressed her deep grief and loss in the waiata aroha (ancient sad song of love) that is still sung by their descendants today. In her sorrow she hinted at no longer having the will to live and sought out her father’s people, Tūhourangi, at Rotokākahi where she lived out the rest of her days.
The final resting place for Tūtānekai is at Weriweri, a tiny settlement on the north western shores of Lake Rotorua at Ngongotahā.
This taonga is sited on the boundary of Tūhourangi and Ngāti Whakaue tribal estates on Mount Moerangi.
This taonga is sited on the boundary of Tūhourangi and Ngāti Whakaue tribal estates on Mount Moerangi.
Image (pictured above): Stephen Parker
Te Pūtake o Tawa background information
Te Pūtake o Tawa (also known as Tawa Forest Hub at 516 Tarawera Road) was developed as part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development to provide additional recreational access to the forest, as well as opportunity for new commercial developments. The hub opened in October 2020.
To date Mountain Bike Rotorua and Tūhourangi Tribal Authority have both been granted concessions to operate within Te Pūtake o Tawa.
Mountain Bike Rotorua holds a concession for providing bike hire, retail and a forest shuttle service.
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority have partnered with a combination of other local businesses (Whakarewarewa Village, Mitai, and Grounded Café) to provide a food and beverage offering, and retail space.
The Whakarewarewa Forest Development has received a $7.09million Government investment managed by Kānoa - REDIU, which has been used alongside $7.5million from Rotorua Lakes Council, to enhance the forest amenity and improve the experience for all. This is a collaborative project between CNI Iwi Holdings Limited and Rotorua Lakes Council, with the support and guidance of mana whenua. Timberlands has also supported the development of Te Pūtake o Tawa.
For more information on the Whakarewarewa Forest Development project visit visiontoaction.nz.
Nominations wanted for kai vouchers
As we head into the festive season it can often be a difficult time for whānau. We recognise this time is going to be even more challenging given the year that we’ve had.
So, we would like to ask for your help so we can support some of our whānau through this time. We're asking for your nomination of Tūhourangi whanau members who you know would appreciate a small kai voucher to help.
Please email your name, name of person/whānau you're nominating, the number of people in their household and their contact details by Friday, 11 December.
Email: ngarepo@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
We hope that next year we might be able to provide this support a kanohi with a new initiative ‘rua wiki’ to have regular kai tahi with you all in 2021.
Ngā mihi maioha,
Your TTA Trustees
POSTPONED: Joint Tūhourangi | Whakaue Wānanga
Friday, 20 November 2020
Preparation for 21st Pōhiri
Tūhourangi at Te Pakira | Whakaue at Tunohopu
Saturday, 21 November 2020
Hīkoi to Pakotore and Maketū
All gather 9.00am at Te Pakira
Sunday, 22 November 2020
Workshop and Tūhourangi Book Launch
All gather 9.00am at Te Pakira
Please reply to ttangarepo@xtra.co.nz or txt 027 291 3002 if attending.
Te Pūtake o Tawa
Te Pūtake o Tawa is a mountain bike hub located within the Whakarewarewa Forest and is currently owned by Central North Island Iwi Holdings Ltd (CNI).
Although mana whenua belongs to Tūhourangi and Ngāti Whakaue, it is CNI who make all decisions in relation to what the forest will be used for. CNI represents 8 iwi, including Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa on behalf of all Te Arawa affiliates. They also work closely with the Rotorua Lakes Council who hold the recreational Crown Forestry License.
What this means is that Council also make decisions along with CNI when it comes to providing access to forest users including mountain bikers.
CNI and RLC recently ran a public process that called for businesses to operate food, beverage, retail and mountain biking services at the new hub. We’re excited to have been successful in our bid to offer food, beverage and retail services and will be working closely with Tūhourangi-owned local businesses to provide these offerings.
This is a monumental time for Tūhourangi because it’s the first time since prior to the eruption where we’ve had our own people operating businesses of significant scale on our whenua, particularly within the forest.
However, the main driver in our pursuit of this opportunity was that it positioned us well to support our whanau in business, and their kaimahi, as they recover from the impacts of COVID-19. We know all too well of the affects suffered by closures at places like Whakarewarewa Village.
The concessions for businesses to operate will be in place for the next two years after which they have the right to renewal for a further year. We believe this is in place as plans to have a more permanent commercial base are worked through by CNI and Council.
Whilst this concession isn’t forever, we believe as mana whenua, it’s the best possible step in the right direction and we’re delighted that CNI have acknowledge the contribution our people can make to the hub.
A ceremony at the hub took place on Thursday morning, hosted by CNI and RLC and will begin operating on Labour Weekend. Make sure to pop out and have a look with the whānau!
Mauri ora!
Te Whare Kōrero o Tūhourangi
Tēnā koutou e te iwi! Anei ētahi karere o te wā:
1. Thu-Fri 30-31 May, Wānanga ki Ruatāhuna.
Last year Tūhoe came to Pukekaikāhu to share stories & whakaaro. We have been invited to Ruatāhuna to hear their kōrero and walk the whenua. This will run from about midday Thur (leave Rotorua) to mid afternoon Fri (arrive back).
2. Tūhourangi Ahurei
After considered discussion, the Ahurei venue has changed. Thank you Apumoana for your mahi in organising and planning thus far. The venue and time will now be Te Rau Aroha Wharekai, Whakarewarewa, Sunday 9 June 2019, 10am. All are welcome!
Contact me for more information.
Mauriora!
Hākopa
Te Pakira Wānanga
Wānanga Itinerary for Te Pakira wānanga, Friday 11th - Saturday 12th September 2020
Friday, 11 September 2020
7.00pm
Mihi / Karakia
Whakawhanaungatanga
Waiata – E to, e te Ra
Karanga
Pōhuatau
Whakapapa
Saturday, 12 September 2020
9.00am
Mihi / Karakia
Whakawhanaungatanga (new arrivals)
Waiata
Pohuatau
Whakapapa
10.45am
Tangihanga Process and Workshops
1.30pm
Whaikōrero
Paepae Aspects – Tikanga / Kawa in Practice
3.30pm
Karakia
Events Postponed
As a consequence of the Prime Minister's announcement that Aotearoa New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 (and the greater Auckland area to Alert Level 3) on Wednesday, 12 August at midday for three days, we have made the decision to postpone all events sponsored by Tūhourangi Tribal Authority until further notice.
This includes Rua Wiki (kai) this Thursday (13 August) evening and Wānanga on this Friday and Saturday (14-15 August) are postponed until further notice.
Visit our COVID-19 page for information and assistance.
Na Te Whare Korero o Tūhourangi
– Rangitihi Pene, Ngarepo Eparaima, Hakopa Tapiata, Matetu Mihinui, Aneta Morgan, Watu Mihinui
Culturally significant lands at Waimangu to return to iwi ownership
Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust (Te Mana) and Tūhourangi Tribal Authority (TTA) are pleased to announce that one year on since the Deed of Undertaking was signed between the two Iwi, they have been successful in jointly negotiating with the Crown for the return of culturally significant lands at Waimangu and Otūkapuarangi.
This milestone means that, Ngāti Rangitihi has resolved the overlapping claim issues it has with Tūhourangi and can proceed with voting on its Deed of Settlement. If the Ngāti Rangitihi Deed of Settlement is ratified and signed, Tūhourangi will then be able to have land returned that was not available when it settled with the Crown in 2007.
This pioneering agreement for the return of lands that were once the centre of many historic disputes for both Iwi, will mean Ngāti Rangithi and Tūhourangi stand to be both the joint business and landowners of Waimangu Volcanic Valley. This includes 80 hectares of concession land, currently leased from the Department of Conservation, for the operation of the eco-tourism business Waimangu Volcanic Valley Limited. The annual concession fee will now be paid to the joint iwi owners instead of to the Department of Conservation.
Te Mana Chairman, Leith Comer says this process has provided a unique opportunity for the two Iwi to work together to pursue common objectives at Tarawera.
“This agreement recognises the close overlap of Ngāti Rangitihi and Tūhourangi in a special part of the world, which features significantly in both our tribal stories,” says Mr Comer.
“Through this journey, we have rediscovered our close whakapapa, historical and cultural ties and we look forward to a strong, enduring and positive relationship with Tūhourangi post-settlement.
“Ngāti Rangitihi is pleased that, together with Tūhourangi, our people can now truly own and be the kaitiaki of Waimangu, and further develop our eco-tourism business there.
“We are also happy that we have been able to use the Treaty Settlement process to enable Tūhourangi to have the land at Otūkapuarangi returned to them, an area which is of particular cultural significance to them and which was originally part of the land awarded to them by the Native Land Court,” says Mr Comer.
TTA Chairman Alan Skipwith says that in achieving such a result through the joint negotiations, the concerns regarding overlapping interests at Tarawera and Rotomahana have been addressed, enabling the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement negotiations to be completed, so that Te Mana can bring to Ngāti Rangitihi members a Deed of Settlement to vote on. signing.
“The agreement will see mutual benefits for both Iwi and signals a new era in post-Treaty Settlement relationships among neighbouring Iwi,” says Mr Skpiwith.
Both Iwi acknowledge that this outcome would not would not have been possible without the vision and collaboration of all those who were committed to this innovative approach to resolving overlapping interests: the Ngāti Rangitihi and Tūhourangi negotiators; Minister Little and the team from Te Arawhiti; and also to the tīpuna and koeke of both Iwi, past and present.
“This work has been ongoing since 2015 and now we should all be very proud of the outcome and the return of these hugely historical Tūhourangi tribal lands at Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Otūkapuarangi,” says Mr Skipwith.
“Putting aside our differences in this way, despite the mamae of the past, will enable Tūhourangi and Ngāti Rangitihi to continue working together to develop the cultural, economic and environmental values of our whenua, through sustainable environmental tourism.
“The return to Iwi of the lands at Waimangu and Otūkapuarangi will mean that our future generations can reconnect with the tribal lands that their ancestors once roamed.”
Ngāti Rangitihi will be able to vote on their Deed of Settlement from Friday 24 July to Sunday 23 August 2020. If the Deed of Settlement is approved, the agreements between Te Mana and TTA will come into effect once the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement has passed through legislation in 2022.
“We encourage all of Ngāti Rangitihi to ensure they are registered so they can vote and have their say on this important part of our settlement journey,” says Mr Comer.
“This settlement is a comprehensive one, that will unlock immense value for Ngāti Rangitihi.”
TTA Pānui - Q2, 2020
Kai ngā mana, kai ngā reo tēnei ka mihi.
Tūhourangi e whai ake nei ngā pitopito kōrero o te wā,
Kia noho mārama ai tātau, tēnā koutou.
Over the last months our Trustees have been working closely with the Te Arawa COVID-19 Response Hub to collaborate on our relief response across the rohe.
In our second pānui, we keep you updated on that work, as well as news from across our three marae, and most importantly, on our mana whenua work – and the fantastic result of the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement.
If you are not receiving our pānui and would like to, please sign up here. To read this quarter’s pānui, click here.
Nā mātou,
TTA Trustees
Ngāti Rangitihi Settlement
Back in February 2020 we provided an update of the settlement process at a series of hui-ā-marae. We received unanimous support from the hui to finalise the joint negotiations with Ngāti Rangitihi for the return of Waimangu and Otukapuarangi blocks.
We should all be very proud of the outcome and the return of these hugely historical Tūhourangi tribal lands at Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Otukapuarangi, particularly given our own settlement was completed as full and final back in 2007 without these two settlements.
This means our joint tourism business at Waimangu will now pay the annual concession fee to our joint iwi owners (Tūhourangi and Ngāti Rangitihi) instead of to the Department of Conservation. Further, in addition to having Waimangu returned, Tūhourangi will now have 30ha along the shores of Lake Rotomahana returned in our own name.
This work has been ongoing since 2015 and would not have been possible without the vision and collaboration of some key people. We wish to acknowledge Leith Comer and the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement team, Minister Andrew Little and the team from Te Arawhiti that worked tremendously hard to facilitate this innovative approach to resolving overlapping interests, our koeke both past and present who bestowed their mana, and our team of negotiators with special acknowledgement to Rangitihi Pene and Shane Gibbons.
The Ngāti Rangitihi Deed of Settlement was initialled last week and they now enter their ratification process with a number of hui around the motu scheduled for August.
We are pleased to advise the key objectives and outcomes for Tūhourangi via the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement are:
Ngāti Rangitihi would remove any claim and or acknowledgement over all Tūhourangi lands (Parekarangi 6) as awarded in the NLC; Achieved
Jointly negotiate the return of Waimangu Volcanic Valley 135ha shared 50/50 undivided title with Ngāti Rangitihi via the Ngati Rangitihi settlement; Achieved 30ha via the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement as cultural redress
The above claim exceeded the cultural redress available under the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement, however the crown offered an additional 50ha to be purchased at a preferential rate (crown valuation $1.628m). The hui-ā-marae unanimously supported the TTA proposal to negotiate the purchase up to that amount; Achieved 50ha at iwi valuation $666,999
Return of Otukapuarangi 50ha sole title to Tūhourangi as cultural redress via the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement; Achieved 30ha
Return of Otukapuarangi 50ha sole title to Tūhourangi as cultural redress via the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement; Achieved 30ha
Tūhourangi would make no claim in respect of the Ruawahia block awarded by the Native Land Court to Ngāti Rangitihi; Agreed
Te Whakarewatanga Ake: Hui-ā-iwi
Tū te winiwini, tū te wanawana, tū te ihihi ki a Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao.
Kai te whānau, kia wairua pai te Ngākau, kei warewaretia, te mano tini whāioio kua rūpeke atu ki Matangireia, ko te kōrerohanga nui o mate.
Haere, whakangaro atu rā.
Kai ngā kanohi ora, whakamaua te huarahi tika ki te pae tawhiti.
COVID-19 has deeply affected our pā and community of Te Whakarewarewa.
A hui to consider how to create new pathways that bring about a positive future for the Village is called for:
Sunday, 28 June 2020 | 10am - 12pm
Wāhiao Whare tupuna, Te Pakira Marae
KAUPAPATAKA:
Karakia
Mihimihi
Tirohanga Whānui – Visioning
He mahere haere whakamua – plan for progress
He rōpu whakatere – establishing a steering group
Karakia whakamutunga
Hākari
Nā te Paepae o Te Pakira Marae
This will be an open inclusive forum for anyone who has a vested interest in the pā to contribute positively to the kōrero.
Please let your whānau know and encourage everyone to attend.
Hui-ā-marae
We are holding a series of hui-a-marae to update beneficiaries on the status and planned actions in regards to the agenda items listed below.
Agenda:
1. Confirmation of mandate and beneficiary agreement to proceed with legal action against Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa in respect of the inequitable devolution of Settlement assets.
2. Confirmation of mandate and agreement to finalise joint iwi agreements in respect of the Ngāti Rangitihi Treaty Settlement.
Venues Dates and Times as below:
• Hinemihi: Wednesday, 26 February 5pm – 6.30pm
• Apumoana: Thursday, 27 February 5pm – 6.30pm
• Te Pakira: Saturday, 29 February 1pm – 3.00pm
Please come along to ensure you are kept informed.
RLC signals return of land at Punaromia
A message from our TTA Chairperson, Allan Skipwith:
Kia ora e te whānau,
The return of this parcel of land at Punaromia relates to the land on which the Tarawera Café sits which is approximately 355m2 and was first brought to the TTA attention by Mauriora Kingi.
TTA trustees and the Rotorua Lakes Council operational staff have been investigating the area and various options that could enable this land to be returned to Tūhourangi; today we had the opportunity to present the proposal to the first Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee’s meeting of the new Council.
We spoke of the significance that this land has to Tūhourangi – it was overwhelming to listen to the Counsellors speak positively in support of the proposal and then to have the unanimous vote followed by spontaneous clapping from all those in the council chambers!
This is a significant first step in a process that Councillors asked to be completed as quickly as possible.
The café is owned by the current operator who late last year purchased the building and took over the lease arrangement with the RLC which expires in 2023. We are disappointed to have not had the opportunity to take this over ourselves as a first step toward complete ownership.
Heoi ano, a great start and one that would not have been possible without the strong working relationship built with the Mayor, councillors and their operational team. We will keep you updated.
The Rotorua Daily Post has already picked the story up – you can read more about it in this post.
TTA Pānui - Q1, 2020
Kai ngā mana, kai ngā reo tēnei ka mihi.
Tūhourangi e whai ake nei ngā pitopito kōrero o te wā,
Kia noho mārama ai tātau, tēnā koutou.
Our Trustees are working to provide a better future for Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao. A number of key decisions will be made in 2020 and it’s important all of our beneficiaries are registered so we can share these and other important information for Tūhourangi.
If you or one of your whānau have not registered, please contact the Tūhourangi office or visit our website. If you think you may have changed address / phone number or other details, please use this form.
Part of keeping wider whānau informed is this – our first Tūhourangi Tribal Authority pānui. We’ll be sending these out at least quarterly. This one includes the return of precious taonga, important information on our upcoming TTA elections, changes to our Trust Deed, an update on Lake Rotokakahi, and more.
To read our first panui, click here.
Nā mātou,
TTA Trustees
Tūhourangi Uri Visits to Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Check it out whānau! Free visits for all Tūhourangi registered iwi beneficiaries to the beautiful Waimangu Volcanic Valley on any day of the year.
This generous offer replaces the ‘Iwi Open Weekends.’
Contact Ngarepo (Ngarepo@tuhourangi.iwi.nz) at the Tūhourangi office if you’d like to book, including the number and names of your guests. Please allow five working days to have this sorted for you.
Ngarepo will confirm availability with the Waimangu office then confirm with you if that date is available – or suggest an alternative date/time. You must be registered with Tūhourangi Tribal Authority to take up this offer.
The Offer:
FOC Walk and Boat Cruise (boat cruises subject to availability) at Waimangu for all Tūhourangi and Ngāti Rangitihi registered iwi beneficiaries.
Valid until further notice.
The Process:
Beneficiary contacts respective iwi office (ngarepo@tuhourangi.iwi.nz) who will validate the request.
Iwi office contacts Waimangu via email 48 hours out from the visit date via nature@waimangu.co.nz with details on numbers and names*.
Waimangu checks availability and either (1) confirms the booking or (2) suggests another date if space is not available (space on the boat that is…the walk is highly unlikely to be unavailable).
Iwi office advises the manuhiri
Manuhiri arrive and enjoys a great visit at Waimangu!
*exceptions to this process may occur very occasionally which would mean a phone call from the respective iwi offices (or one of our board members).
NOTE: if the visit is not prearranged using this process then the manuhiri are to pay for entry fees.