TangataWhenua.com: ePanui Issue 13

Google Maori Makes the Frontpage of the NZ Herald!

Well what a week it has been! On the day of Nikolasa's 35th birthday, we received a phone call from Yvonne Tahana of the New Zealand Herald asking if the interview she held with us the day before on the Google Maori project could have a photo accompany it? And could the photographer come around in say, an hour! So in the middle of cooking up a kai huritau for 20 adults and 20 tamariki, were we able to fit in a bit of a photo shoot, which was going to be used on the front page? The front page of the New Zealand Herald whanau!! Ummm - let me check...

The photographer came to our whare in Rotorua (driving all the way from Hamilton with only a few hours notice), asking for an exciting technology photo and reassuring us she would select the best shot to suit the story.

And here it is whanau, the day TangataWhenua.com, Rangikainga and our little whanau business made history - this photo appeared front page of Monday morning's New Zealand Herald.
We awoke to txt and emails of congratulations and more offers of interest and support for the Google Maori Project and for TangataWhenua.com. Nikolasa and I held radio interviews with Radio Waatea, Radio Live, National Radio, 95bFM and NiuFM. The most common questions were "has it been difficult?" and "when will you finish?", prompting the project to now exceed expectations and come in before the 10 week deadline. This public profile lift comes mid-way through the project, so we can clearly see how the end will shape up - in five weeks, we hope to have a first draft for wider discussion. But to learn more, please join this cultural and technological conversation and have your say - please join the Google Maori Project.

We must say though, the increased amount of Maori attention and Pakeha reflection during Te Wiki o te Reo Maori 2007 has been positively good. Watching TV3 head to Japan to hear that a high school there learn and teach haka is again proof that te reo Maori and our cultural heritage can be appreciated overseas. Speaking Maori is something distinct in the international world, and love it or hate it, the rugby version of Ka Mate resonates and leaves an indelible imprint one those who see it.

Questions around dialectic differences, who selects the words that will be seen by millions of viewers, how responsive have Google been to the effort and how involved are we in making Rotorua the Maori Silicon Valley?

So our full appreciation to thos ewho have paved the way before us - digital pioneers like Robyn Kamira, Ross Himona, Karaitiana Taiuru, the New Zealand Maori Internet Society, Te Taka Keegan. Much thanks to Yvonne Tahana and the New Zealand Herald for recognising the Google Maori Project, and again, Kia Kaha, Kia Atawhai, Kia Manawanui to the dedicated project team who remain committed to bringing all of us more te reo Maori online.

Oh, after the photoshoot, we were joined by a house full of whanau who talked, laughed, shot some hoops and watched the kids play as Nikolasa blew out her birthday candles. It was one of those days to remember and we do hope that this encourages more Maori into the fields of te reo Maori, technology, innovative science, research and collaborative decision-making. We'll keep you posted.

Mauri Ora!!!

ART Venture:
on the lookout for Maori creative entrepreneurs

ART Venture, a unique acceleration programme for creative entrepreneurs and producers working in Auckland is on the lookout for candidates for its 2008 intake.

Consultant and journalist Amokura Panoho, who has been involved with ART Venture since its inception and is currently an advisor to the programme, encourages Maori to take up the challenge. "The opportunity to be part of ART Venture builds a strong presence for Maori within the creative economy and sets a good example for managing cultural imperatives alongside business development imperatives" she says.

Now gearing up for its second year, ART Venture is firmly establishing itself as a vital programme for experienced creative entrepreneurs who are serious about accelerating their skills, projects and businesses.

Amokura explains further, "The programme provides the right environment for Maori creative entrepreneurs to accelerate their professional development and to engage with other practitioners who are going through the same process. They can draw on their experiences as they forge ahead to be a part of the global creative economy."

With ART Venture ‘08, up to ten successful participants will get access to a tailored, personal approach that features high-quality workshops, a mentoring programme, global networking and learning, personal, career and business development and future growth strategies.

The programme is funded by ART (Arts Regional Trust: Te Taumata Toi-a-iwi), an arts and creative industries development agency.
Application submissions are due by Friday 10 August 2007. To download an information pack and find out more, go to: www.artsregionaltrust.org.nz/art-venture.
The Human Rights Commission requires two senior staff to work in the area of equal employment opportunities. Click on the links below to be taken to Job Space, where job descriptions and contact details are available.

Principal Advisor EEO (policy focus)

Senior Advisor EEO and Crown Entities (business focus)

The Commission requires:

the Principal Advisor EEO to have experience and understanding of the policy process and working with government

the Senior Advisor EEO and Crown Entities to have experience and understanding of human resources and equal employment opportunities, and have experience of working with employers.

The Commission's current Statement of Intent sets its direction for 2007 - 2010. The strategic goals are derived from its statutory functions and priority actions identified in the New Zealand Action Plan for Human Rights - Mana ki e Tangata, and for EEO from its benchmark document Framework for the Future.

Both positions will support the EEO Commissioner in the delivery of statutory functions which are determined under s17 of the Human Rights Act 1993. The EEO Commissioner has also been given statutory responsibility to provide guidance to Crown Entities on their good employer responsibilities under the Crown Entities Act.

The Principal Advisor EEO will be based in Wellington, and the Senior Advisor will be based in either Wellington or Auckland.

The Commission particularly welcomes applications from women and men , disabled people, and people from Maori, Pacific or Asian communities, and will consider appointing at a more junior level for outstanding candidates who increase the Commission's diversity profile. To express your interest in this role, or to request a job description, please click here.

Applications to be received by midday Thursday 26 July 2007.

Well the forwarding drive was a resounding success and we now have a winner for the beautiful Yummy Mummy Taonga! Whetu Marama Te Ua of Hamilton will receive a unique resin tiki of your choice. Congratulations and thank you for the great enthusiasm in our subscriber drive.

Kia ora to all who have helped to spread the word in making TangataWhenua.com what it is, the most popular ePanui on the web in the WORLD!

And please keep an eye out for Maori Wall Street next issue. This exciting new venture is one aimed at innovative Maori organisations, groups or companies wanting to lift their profile. This groundbreaking online promotions project will see the best of the best come together on one page, displaying your logo, image or picture alongside other premiere Maori groups. If you're interested in learning more and want to take a look at the draft idea, please contact me here.

Bioprospecting or Biopiracy? The current consultation process is focused on gathering and sharing information about bioprospecting in New Zealand and to facilitate a discussion on how a policy framework might be structured. The government is especially interested in hearing from those either actively involved in or affected by bioprospecting activities

Between 23 July 2007 and 13 September 2007, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Te Puni Kokiri will be co-hosting a series of meetings and hui, to which interested parties are invited to attend.

The programme includes three public briefings, two which have just concluded in Auckland and Christchurch. The third will be held in Wellington (Tuesday 31 July, 2007) with 12 regional hui to be held between 23 July - September 2007.

The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the information and issues raised in the discussion document Bioprospecting: Harnessing Benefits for New Zealand. They are part of a wider engagement process which includes a written submissions process.

Details on some meetings are still being finalised so please check this webpage for updates.

In addition to the meetings, two groups will be convened in early September – a reference group to provide Maori perspectives on the main themes from the meetings and a stakeholder group to provide perspectives from other interested parties. The membership of these groups will be expected to be selected through a public-consensus process to be advised at the scheduled meetings. A written report from each of these groups will form part of the submissions process.

Meeting dates for reference groups (both of which will be held at the Ministry of Economic Development are as follows:

12 September: Stakeholder reference group forum
13 September: Maori reference group forum

The following info was sourced from Wikipedia and helps to highlight the challenges indigenous communities face in terms of Bioprospecting.

Biopiracy is a negative term for the appropriation, generally by means of patents, of legal rights over indigenous biomedical knowledge without compensation to the indigenous groups who originally developed such knowledge. A classic case is that of the Rosy Periwinkle (Madagascar Periwinkle). Research into the plant was prompted by the plant's traditional medicinal role and resulted in the discovery of a large number of biologically active chemicals, including vincristine, a lucrative agent useful during chemotherapy. Vincristine was initially patented and marketed by Eli Lilly. It is widely reported that the country of origin did not receive any payment.

Biopiracy allegedly contributes to inequality between developing countries rich in biodiversity, and developed countries served by pharmaceutical industry exploiting those resources.

Bioprospecting is a frequent alternative neutral term or euphemism for biopiracy. While there is still no hard definition, media and academia use this term to imply legitimatacy when speaking about endeavors to capitalize on tribal knowledge of natural resources. However, bioprospecting may also describe the search for previously unknown compounds in organisms that have never been used in traditional medicine.

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Information Service Roadshow 2007 will run between 1 August - 24 August and will tour New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Nelson, Christchurch, Greymouth, Wellington, Hastings, Gisborne and Dunedin. The roadshow and series of hui will promote the launch of the new Autism Spectrum Disorder Information Service. Of interest to anyone dealing with Austism Spectrum Disorder – whether it be the person themselves, parents, caregivers, whanau, family, teachers, or schools. Contact

Janette Searle

09 810 9488

09 810 9458.


	To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, the Central Leader asked seven Auckland politicians the meaning of 10 Maori kupu (words) compiled from a list of "100 Maori words every Kiwi should know". You might be interested to know that the politicians had a 72 percent success rate, we think as basic as these words are there is no reason why they shouldn't have gotten 100 percent! The 10 words put to the politicians were: tangi (cry/funeral), waiata (song), wharepaku (toilet), aroha (love), taonga (treasure), tino rangatiratanga (Maori sovereignty), whakapapa (genealogy), morena (good morning), kaumatua (elder), tamariki (children). Click here for the full list of 100 essential Maori words that every New Zealander should know. TV One broadcast an great piece on Te Reo Maori (2mins 34secs) highlighting the challenge to get Te Reo Maori recognised as an official language and as an educational alternative for our tamariki. If you missed it, click the link above to check it out. Ngutunui wish to share Te Reo Maori in Celebration of NZ Te Wiki o te reo Maori. Their kauapapa is to share Maori humour in waiata and storytelling styles in a light hearted whanau orientated environment on the Marae. Entry fees have been able to be kept at a minimum for wider community accessibility due to our sponsors. Ma Te Reo, TPK, NKII, Te Mana and Te Rangihaeata Oranga. Te Wiki o te reo Maori Show called Nanekoti Nanakia - the Mischievious Nanny Goat is 40 minutes long. The show will run 24th-26th of July at Omahu Marae. Public Show Thursday 6pm. The play is set on the farm and the storyline is about a city home boy called Hori who is a nanakia or mischief teenager. Hori is sent to his koro's farm to learn some valuable lessons in life. He encounters Maro who is the farms hard headed nanny goat. The two have very similar characteristics and attitudes which makes for some fun and games on the farm. There are also the cows, Marilyn and our Haruru who has a flatulence disorder. Maza the posh poaka and of course all farms need a Tame heihei that is Hami the rooster. Koro has his favourite horse and dogs and a lot of aroha for his mischievous moko and life on the farm. We promise a concerto of corny waiata and fun for all. Please find attached a Programme Outline and Poster Panui for your files. Kotahi a Tuhoe now has a holding page available on the web. Over the next couple of weeks the full website will be brought online, so check it out and remember to check back regularly for new and valuable information. A reminder that the Maori Language Dictionary Art Cover Competition is still open. For the past six years the Commission has been developing a monolingual reo Maori dictionary for fluent adult speakers/learners. The dictionary is unique and the first of its kind Importantly, it is a resource developed by Maori for Maori. To celebrate the collective effort of many the Commission has decided to run an art competition that will see the winner’s art piece feature as the cover of the new papakupu reo Maori. Create an art piece about reo Maori regeneration and send it in by 5pm, Monday 20 August 2007 and you could also win $5,000. For more information about the competition click here (details and entry forms are available). Or contact Charisma Rangipunga 021 2777 979 for more info. The Maori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers, have announced the finalists for the Pikihuia Awards for Maori Writers 2007. Twenty-five of the stories will go on to be published in two short story collections due out later this year. The Pikihuia Awards for Maori Writers (formerly the E Tuhi ! Get Writing Awards ) have grown significantly since they first started in 1995, highlighting the success of this literary competition as a platform for emerging Maori writers. Robyn Bargh, Managing Director of Huia Publishers says: ‘I am excited that these Awards have developed into such a high calibre literary competition within the writing community. This is a fantastic platform for the New Zealand voice to be heard internationally.' Past winners and finalists include Paula Morris, Briar Grace-Smith , James George, Isabel Waiti-Mulholland and Kelly Ana Morey, all of whom have gone on to publish books and receive nominations for a range of prestigious book awards both here and overseas. The finalists of the novel extract and short story categories will be published in Huia Short Stories 7 and the finalists of the Maori short story category will be printed in Nga Pakiwaitara a Huia 4. This second collection, entirely in te reo Maori, will also include a selection of Maori language fiction previously published in the Huia Short Stories series. The judges for this year's awards were; Kelly Ana Morey (Best novel extract written in English); James George (Best short story written in English); Barry Barclay (Best short film script written in English); Wena Harawira (Best short story written in Maori); Huia Publishers (Best short story written in Maori or English by a secondary school student). The launch of the two books and the announcement of the 2007 winners will take place at the Pikihuia Awards ceremony at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in September 2007. The awards ceremony will be the finale of the Festival of Maori Writers 2007 which celebrates Maori literature and will take place in the Wellington region from 10 - 15 September. Click here for the list of finalists. On August 10-12, the supporters of Alexander Phillips, considered by many to be a prophet, will unite to celebrate his 90th birthday at Mana Ariki. Over 5,000 of his followers are expected to attend, travelling from all over NZ and from around the world. Alexander Phillips is the founder of Te Kotahitanga Building Society Incorporated which was officially set up in 1961. In 1961 the Kotahitanga Building Society (Inc) came into being representing the Unity of all people under the Grace of God. Mr Phillips later returned to his family estate at Taumarunui to build the renowned Manu Ariki Marae where his work for Te Kotahitanga Building Society grew immensely. In 1975, Mr Phillips began his building projects which have since flourished to the present date. Recipient of the Queens Service Medal (QSM) in 1986 and in June 1995 Mr. Phillips was awarded Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services rendered in helping the Maori people. After more than 64 years of service devoted to the people, the supporters of Alexander Phillips will gather to celebrate in the special 90 th Birthday celebrations. As part of the birthday the Prophet is expected to deliver a special spiritual message to those in attendance. A celebration of the Life of a Prophet and the work achieved in his life-time. For more information on the Maori Prophet, Alexander Phillips, you may wish to e-mail the main office at Mana Ariki, office@mana-ariki.com. Registration for the birthday celebrations close 31st July 2007. There is a fundraising event being held for Papa Hohepa Delamere's unveiling. Te Hamua is MC, concert will include performances by Puawai (Hoani Waititi Kids Kapa Haka) and Nga Tumanako, an Art auction and other performances. Dinner is also provided. The event will be held Saturday 4th August, 6:30pm at Kelston Community Centre, Auckland. Tickets cost $50 per person. For more info contact Tui Paul 09 834 1103. Matua Hohepa was a reknowed Te Whanau a Apanui tohunga, who passed on in 2006. At his tangi thousands of people passed through Whitianga marae near Te Kaha to pay their respects to Mr Delamere, who gave up a successful career as an successful engineer to follow a family tradition of healing. He practiced mirimiri and romiromi massage therapies, as well as using rongoa or traditional medicines. He also taught at kohanga reo, kura kaupapa Maori, wharekura and tertiary institutions including Waitech and Auckland College of Education. At the time of his death he was involved with writing the new hauora or health curriculum for the Ministry of Education. (Kia ora to Waatea News for this background.)

The Ecotourism in Aotearoa Conference which is being hosted by Tai Poutini Polytechnic located in Shantytown, Greymouth, aims to enhance New Zealand's burgeoning ecotourism industry by highlighting success stories and debating key issues around the sector, including how best to promote and manage it. The Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Trust will be there discussing their experiences in this growing sector.

The objectives of the conference are to:

Examine the growing interest in ecotourism in New Zealand and understand some of the issues facing the industry
Provide an environment for debate and discussion amongst operators and industry participants
Review global trends and the impact these will have on ecotourism in New Zealand
Develop strategies to grow and develop the ecotourism sector to deliver the 100% Pure promise

For more info contact Tai Poutini Polytechnic

0800 800 411.

A one-day career workshop for woman wishing to explore the next stages of their career development is being held in Rotorua, Wednesday, August 8th from 9am-5pm. The workshop is ideally suited to women who are at a mid career stage wanting to explore and evaluate their future career aspirations and direction.

The programme is designed to assist woman in aligning their careers with other commitments while also maximising career satisfaction. The workshop uses a combination of tools and techniques and is focused on developing practical strategies and solutions for the next stage of your career journey.

The facilitator is Taria Tahana (Te Arawa, Canadian & Scottish), Managing Director of Tahana Limited, a consulting company delivering services that focus on building capability. Before establishing Tahana Limited in 2004, Taria spent eleven years in the private sector working in corporations such as Ernst & Young, Synergy International and Fletcher Challenge in management, business development and marketing roles both within New Zealand and North America . Taria has a Bachelor of Management (Honours) from Waikato University.

For further information on this workshop contact Taria at Taria@tahana.com or phone 04 495 0839 or to register your interest complete the registration form and email to Taria by 1st August 2007.

The course cost is $250 per person. The cost includes a career assessment and a workbook.

The Companies Office and Inland Revenue have launched a new service allowing you to apply for a company IRD number and register for GST when you incorporate a new company online with the Companies Office. The IRD number and GST confirmation will be sent to you with the Certificate of Incorporation via email from the Companies Office at the time of incorporation.

How it works: Your application is sent to Inland Revenue at the time you incorporate your company. Within seconds a response is returned to the Companies Office containing the new IRD number and GST confirmation. They will then send this to you, along with your Certificate of Incorporation via email.

The Companies Office anticipates that this service will significantly increase the speed in which a business can be created, whilst eliminating the need to complete lengthy paper forms and rely on fax. All forms can now be completed online.

If you are a registered Tax Agent you are also able to link the company to your agency at the same time.

What information will you need?

IRD number of each director
IRD number of one shareholder
Main business activity
Trading name (if different to the company name)
Place of business and postal address

For those of you thinking about the Small Business Expo in Christchurch if you register online you will get a free ticket to attend (a savings of $20)! Click here to find out more.


	On the eve of the opening of candidate nominations for the 2007 local authority elections on Friday 27 July, staff at Massey University are releasing findings of research that highlights the need for candidates to have much greater skills in how they engage with Maori in their communities. The report, titled Maori Engagement With Local Government: Knowledge, Experiences, and Recommendations by Dr. Christine Cheyne and Miss Veronica Tawhai, presents research that explores Maori interactions with local authorities. It reveals that Maori have a considerable interest in the activities of local authorities but that many councillors and staff in local government have limited skills for engaging Maori. Local authorities efforts to secure full Maori participation are important to both upholding the terms of the Treaty of Waitangi and ensuring the health of our democracy says Miss Tawhai. There is some good work now being done by the Electoral Commission in trying to reach young people using innovative ways of communicating with them about getting on the electoral roll, such as texting. However, we need much better efforts by councils themselves as they are the front line. With elections coming up it is important for councils, who run the elections locally, to have strategies for engaging Maori voters, especially rangatahi Maori. We don't want to see headlines again following the elections in mid October that lament low turnout. This report is intended to assist local authorities in their efforts to enhance Maori participation, and stimulate further research by local authorities with Maori in their communities, such as mana whenua. Report release and presentation of key findings: Thursday 26th July, 2.30pm, Kainga Rua, Massey University, Palmerston North (Media Welcome). For any further queries, including copies of the report, please contact: Dr. Christine Cheyne 021 246 7095 or Veronica Tawhai 027 305 4882. TangataWhenua.com strongly supports innovative and cutting-edge methods of encouraging Maori, most specifically rangatahi Maori to vote. Txting is one of the most inclusive ways to register to vote and to vote. It is accessible and fits neatly into the ways in which young people communicate. Using mobile technology for voting has been around for a while. Several countries in Europe allow voting for elections via mobile phones, with London gearing up for it in 2008. Even the Prime Minister of Italy controversially txted everyone to remind them to go out and vote. In San Francisco "Mobile Voter" is being promoted to get people to register and vote. New Zealand Electoral Commission is also looking at the affect mobile technology can have on voter participation, a report written in 2006 entitled "Prompting participation: can a personalised message to the newly enrolled have an impact on turnout?" reports on a personalised messaging experiment and discusses implications for future interventions. We will be lifting the discussion on how to get more young people enrolled and involved at this years local election soon. A Hui-a-Whanau will be held regarding Matihetihe 1B2D2B block is being held Saturday 4th August 2007 at Matihetihe Marae, Mitimiti. Kokianga. The powhiri will begin at 11am. Marae Trustees invites whanau to this special meeting to discuss the proposed boundary variations to Matihetihe Marae. Contact John Martin 09 409 5343 for more info. The Whakawehi Marae Committee are holding a Hui-a-Tau on Sunday 5th August, 2007 at 12pm, Poutu Marae, Manawatu. Contact Tracey Robinson (Secretary) 06 363 7179 027 679 5503 for further details. A Hui-a-Tau for Te Huia Pihopa Ahu Whenua Trust (concerning TAHAROA A7J8C block) is being held Saturday 4th August 2007 at 16 Northolt Road in Hamilton. Contact Geneva Adams 021 5656 62 for more info. Nga Ruahine Iwi Authority will be holding their annual Hui-a-Tau on Sunday 12th August 2007 at Oeo Marae in Taranaki at 1:00pm. For info on this Annual General Meeting contact Christine Henare 06 754 7378. Rakanui 1B Shareholders Hui will be held Saturday 1st September 2007 at Poihakena Marae in Raglan at 10am. For more info contact Monika 027 443 2784.


	A hui/fono for Maori and Pacific science, technology, social sciences and mathematics teachers will be held 1 August at the Royal Society of New Zealand, Science House, 11 Turnbull Street, Thorndon in Wellington. The RSNZ recognises and acknowledges the critical role that Maori and Pacific science, technology, social sciences and mathematics teachers play in the achievements of pupils in these areas and wishes to support teachers so they can better support pupils and is hosting a hui/fono to bring teachers together to discuss piloting such a partnership in the Wellington region. Time: 5pm - 7pm. Contact Julian Taite for more details. On Thursday 19 July 2007 Minister Horomia announced a new suite of Ngarimu Scholarships that will replace the existing Ngarimu scholarships. In 2006 and 2007 The Ngarimu VC and 28th (Maori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board (the Board) reviewed the previous scholarships and designed new scholarships. The new scholarships cover a wider range of purposes from Doctoral, Masters and Undergraduate studies, to a leadership scholarship for enterprising, innovative and influential Maori. Applicants must be Maori and be able to whakapapa to a member of the 28th Maori Battalion. The Board is looking for applicants who share the characteristics of the 28 th Maori Battalion: Te ao Maori me te ao Pakeha (an ability to walk in both Maori and non Maori worlds), Kawa me te Tikanga me te Reo, Rangatiratanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Whakaritenga, Te Wero, Matauranga. Further information on these characteristics is attached in the Application Outline and click here to download an Application Form. The new scholarships have an increased putea which reflect the value of the successful applicant's study. The new scholarships are of similar value to the Bright Futures, Enterprise and Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarships. Maori post graduate students are invited to submit an application for a scholarship grant. Masters level students can apply for up to two years of funds at $15,000 per year. Doctoral level students can apply for up to three years of funds at $25,000 per year. Scholarships will be awarded for one year with a right of renewal on the achievement of agreed milestones. Nau mai, haere atu ra tenei panui ki nga mana, ki nga reo. Haere mai ra ki te wananga i o tatau moemoea ki to tatau reo rangatira, ko nga moemoea era i ata tataitia mai ra i te po. *Ko nga kaikauhau ko:* Timoti Karetu - Nga Waiata Whakangahau a te Hunga Mate Te Haumihiata Mason - Etahi o nga Uauatanga o te Tuhi i te Papakupu Tuatahi Kei te Reo Maori Katoa Ona Korero Pania Papa - “Tukuna Te Reo ki te Marea” - Ko Te Reo Maori i te Ao Papaho Toni Waho, Mana Tamariki - Te Reo o te Whanau Erima Henare, Te Toihau o Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori - Nga Moehewa o Te Taura Whiri Katoa nga kauhau ka kauhautia i roto i te reo Maori anake. Na reira, kia u tatau, te hunga ka whai wahi ki tenei huihuinga, ki to tatau reo rangatira e rangona ai tona mauri, e puta ai a ia ki te ora. Nga utu rehita: $290.00 (kua ta piritia te GST) - Ki te re hita koe i mua mai i te 24 o Here-turi-koka $340.00 (kua ta piritia te GST) - Ki te re hita koe hei muri atu i te 24 o Here-turi-koka Ka kapi i te utu: Te whai wahi ki nga kauhau Nga kai me te whakangahau He pahi, he taputapu I runga i te ahua o te whare ka noho hei whakamarumaru mo tatau, ka taupokina te hunga whai wahi mai ki tona 140 tangata, na reira ko te hunga rehita wawe mai, te hunga ka whai wahi atu. Te Novotel: 40 anake o ona ruma moe 85, kua tiakina e te Novotel mo te hunga hiahia moe ki reira. Kia mohio mai koe kua heke te utu ki te hunga whai wahi. Anei nga utu: He ruma mo te tokorua - $149.00 (kua tapiritia te GST) He ruma mo te tangata me tona kotahi + parakuihi - $166 (kua tapiritia te GST) Ki te hiahia koe kia tiakina t/etahi ruma mou whakapa atu ki te Novotel (06) 3502630. Whakamohiotia a Lucy kua rehitatia koe ki “Nga Moemoea ki Te Reo” i raro i te maru o Tautawhi. Mana e whakarite i te ruma ki tenei utu iti iho. Kati ra, anei matau o Tautawhi e wawata atu nei me kore e waimarie kia tae mai koe kia noho tahi tatau ki te korero i o tatau moemoea ki to tatau reo, te kakano puipuiaki i ohakitia mai e o tatau matua tipuna. For more info contact - Brenda Soutar or Milton Rauhihi, Tautawhi Ltd, 43 Raglan Ave, Papaioea, 06 356 8366 027 256 8366 tautawhi@xtra.co.nz Tena ra koutou nga reo maha o te motu kua tatu mai ki teneki wharangi ipurangi mo teneki kura reo. Nau mai, piki mai koutou ki runga i te takere o te waka o Te Arawa. This waananga will be held between 30th September - 4 October 2007 at Ihenga Marae, Te Whare Takiura o Waiariki. For more info contact Maru Maniapoto 027 575 7812.


	Do you think you can dance, sing, rap, beatbox, kapa haka? If you think your down, then OFF DA HOOK's NATIONAL SCHOOLS HIP HOP & SUPER 10 Kapa Haka Competitions 2007 are just the thing to prove you got game! Comps will be held Sat 29th Sept at ASB Stadium Kohimarama, Auckland. These performances may be aligned to Drama, Performing Arts Unit and achievement standards. This is the 4th year of these competitions. They have been televised every year on Maori Television. The top 3 winners of the dance sections both junior and senior will qualify for the Australian National Groove Dance competitions in Sydney December 2007. If you are interested and would like a registration form, email Te Kawe Ratu for more info 07 828 9013 or 07 828 8080 Fax: 07 828 8080. The Young Maori Leaders Conference will be held 10th - 12th October 2007 in Wellington. At YMLC conferences committed young Maori hear, examine, present and discuss complex issues that affect their lives, their employment, their whanau, iwi and communities now and in the future. For more info contact Te Kohu Douglas 09 360 5166 09 3605167.


	Tainui Sports Limited Funding Grants for 2007 are now open. Applications are now available for tribal members on the Tainui registration database who seek assistance for sports and recreation purposes. The aim of these grants is to promote an active and healthier tribe, through participation, development and achievement in sporting and recreational activities. Individuals must be enrolled and clubs/associations must have a significant number of members registered on the tribal database. Applications close Friday 14th September 2007. Click here for an application. For more info contact Kuiarangi Paki 0800 TAINUI (0800 824684) or visit Tainui's website We've received word that the Mangere Mortal Dragons won their Netball Grade in the College section at the Allied Netball Tournament in Hamilton over the weekend, with two of Senior Mixed Teams coming 3rd in sect 1 & 2. This has been a good pick up for Mangere-otahuhu Netball Centre. Mortal Dragons are made up from players from all around Mangere & Otahuhu and are our 15 reps for Mangere. These girls are at their best, says netball Coach Matua Ramon who is a Level 1 Coach for Mangere and who has had these girls from Y-7 & Y-8-9. Importantly Coach Matua Ramon stresses the need to find a competition that can give his girls more skills Thomas Henry, events Coordinator for Mangere-Otahuhu, is saddened at not being able to supply Senior Ladies teams because of the level that teams are looking for. So many teams have had to go to Counties Papakura or Auckland to look for the better competition. Henry ways we have 74 Kiwi Ferns Primary-Inter-College and Mixed Teams playing at Mangere-Otahuhu Netball Centre and we need to get the Community to support us to get our numbers back up if we are to keep our young players and to run a Senior Ladies Netball competition more regularly.

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