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 ~ Sing along if you know it ~
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me...
Twelve piupius swinging,
Eleven haka lessons,
Ten juicy fish heads,
Nine sacks of pipis,
Eight plants of puha,
Seven eels a swimming,
Six pois a twirling,
Five - big - fat - pigs!!!!
Four huhu grubs,
Three flax kits,
Two kumara,
And a Pukeko in a Ponga Tree!
The holiday season is just over there, waving its jolly red hand and telling me to pay off my laybuys, buy more Christmas wrap and check the list twice, cos its stink to miss out anybody on Christmas morning. Some celebrate the end of the year; some celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ; some keep on doing that good mahi during Christmas/New Years. We'll be enjoying Christmas Day with a hangi and will probably stay with our mum and dad in Rotorua for the New Years Countdown (where do you plan to be?)
As this is our second to last issue for 2007, we here at RANGIKAINGA and TangataWhenua.com thought it a good time to highlight Maori businesses who sell unique items which will be much appreciated when the whanau opens their gifts this year. Buying Maori-made is a great way to support our community and celebrate the creativity, innovation and
enterprise
that make us Maori MEAN!
First is Te Pono Design Ltd created by Vicki Morehu (Atihaunui-a-Paparangi) - Te Pono offer a variety of contemporary Hei Tiki not to be missed. They also offer a men's range which includes cuff links and Hei Tiki with a little less "bling" as well as cool key rings in stainless steel that can be made in any name. This is especially great for whanau with lots of names that are hard to get personalised gifts for (like Potaua, Nikolasa and Atutahi).
Vicki
has always been creative and found her passion for Maori Art whilst studying at University. It really kicked in when she took her tamariki to a Hei Tiki exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery in 2005.
Some of the results are what you see on her website today... Vicki says "this mahi brings me enjoyment, fun and warmth and a reminder of my passion". She has a new line, which can be seen here. Also of note are her Matariki collection. Click here for larger images of her Hei Tiki line.
 Books are great to give as presents and there are three books of exceptional note that we'd like to mention. The first is Kupu, by Hana O’Regan and Charisma Rangipungai, a fresh, dynamic and engaging new poetry
book in Maori and English. The poems in KUPU
cover a wide range of themes and topics: from
issues of identity, te reo and culture revitalization
to love’s highs and lows, politics, motherhood,
dreams, desires and much, much more.
Whether you are a student of the Maori language, a
teacher looking for new material to share with your
students, someone interested in New Zealand poetry
or just after a good read, KUPU has something for
you! Please send your book order for KUPU to Ake
Associates Ltd; 14a Aston Drive, Northshore,
Christchurch 8083, or alternatively send your order by
email to charisma@akeassociates.co.nz. Buy direct from
the publishers for
$30.00 + p&p.
 The second is Treading Water - Rob Hewitt's Survival Story. In February 2006, Rob Hewitt went missing while diving in the sea off the Kapiti Coast. Seventy-five hours later, he was found in the water alive. This inspirational book chronicles the spiritual journey Rob made during that time.
It traces Rob Hewitt's humble beginnings, through the childhood events that shaped him, his career in the navy, and the days and nights adrift at sea and how the ordeal changed his life. You can buy this book direct from
Huia Publishers or look out for it in bookstores.
Finally, Paul Diamond's 'Makereti - Taking Maori to the World' is not to be missed. This stunning pictorial book is a beautiful record of Makereti, distilling the many sites of her life's journey and bringing together her public experiences with some very personal
insights. Guide Maggie Papakura was known the World-over, yet at the same time, not known - as a women of strength; as a guide; as a scholar; as a leader - this book helps shine a brilliant light on the life of an extraordinary women and is a must have to all good book collections. You can purchase this great read in bookstores for
$ 45.
 Another great gift idea have been created by Ake
Associates. These four jumbo-sized mugs with Maori whakataukï (proverbs) to help the drinker learn and
speak the Maori language over a nice hot cuppa. "Kapu Korerorero" or speaking cups come in a set of four mugs. Each mug in the set has a
different set of proverbs or sayings relating to a particular theme.
These mugs were created to help learners and speakers of the Maori language use their skills
more often.
'Ka körero Mäori ka ora tö tätou reo'
If we speak the language it will survive for future generations
Proverb themes for this set of mugs include:
- Sayings for your darling or sweetheart
- Sayings to mihi or praise someone and their achievements
- Sayings to encourage one in their work or endeavours
- sayings to praise or honour a person
All mugs come in white with black print. Only $30 for a set of four. Postage
and Packaging additional. Contact Ake Associates on info@akeassociates.co.nz for more
details.
 Music is always great to give and if you want to support a Maori-owned online music store, then go no further than MaoriMusic.com, a Maori-owned company who affiliate to Ngati Kahungunu. You can pay by credit card and now customers based in Aotearoa can pay by bank transfer. MaoriMusic.com has the work of over 100 artists available and Adam Whauwhau's new album Tukuna Mai ($24.99) is there as well. Most CDs run between $14.99 and $39.99.
A great site that offers Kawau Design New Zealand. This company was founded and developed by Miriana Ikin (Ngati Rarua, Ngaiterangi, Ngati Ranginui).
 Miriana has committed herself and her company to providing a touch of Aotearoa culture to homes in New Zealand and the world. Kawau Design products are more than just beautiful wares, they have the thought and spirit of the local artisans behind them.
Miriana launched the company in 2005 at the World Indigenous Peoples Education Conference in Hamilton to rave reviews. Since then a retail design store has been opened in Otorohanga and an online range of high quality environmentally friendly Aotearoa designed home-ware and clothing has been created. The New Zealand designed product includes bed linen, table linen, indoor/outdoor furniture, crockery, stationery, cosmetics, perfumes, clothing, jewellery, candles, art, sculpture, books and music. Prices range from $7 for a Tiki note pad to over $1000 for artwork.
 MaoriDesignz offers an wide array of items, heru (combs), kete, paintings, clothing, vases and specialty soaps (to name a few). This site carries an awesome range of taonga that can be purchased online and shipped direct to you. Most prices aren't set but if you email admin@maoriauctions.co.nz you'll get a response back right away.
If you are interested in buying any item displayed, and want to know more about it, or that doesn't have a price on it, just email MaoriAuctions to and request a quote or take a look at www.maoriauctions.co.nz you may find it up for auction. Also, most artists displaying goods in these galleries are quiet happy to ship anywhere in the world. Just ask and they will let you know how much the extra postage will be.
 Theresa Reihana authentic Indigenous Maori Art and Design. Her Paintings and Art feature native flora and fauna of Aotearoa, New Zealand, traditional Maori arts and cultural influences that reflect the connection of Maori to the sea and sky and the natural world around them. She has
produced a range of Maori greeting cards which feature her unique and original cultural Imagery. 2 sets of 3 feature whakatauki, traditional Maori proverbs. Cards are $4 each (minimum order 4 cards). She also produces limited addition prints ranging in price from $70-$325.
Ae, and we still a few Ahurei Bags left and are happy to take bulk orders. First come, first served. We have two sizes left:
 Shoulder bag - 36cm wide x 32cm high x 8cm side/bottom gusset
Monster bag - 50cm wide x 39cm high x 14cm sides/bottom gusset
If you are interested in purchasing a bag simply deposit $10 per bag + 1.50 per bag (bulk purchases will cost less to ship) postage to our Account (ASB) 12-3249-0011817-000 , (Account Name) P BIASINY-TULE. Use your first and last name as a reference and  email us your shipping address along with the number and type of bag/s you would like, once we receive your payment we'll send the bag/s out to you.
 A nice gift to give you is a subscription. Tu Mai offers two options for subsciptions.
If you purchase a 12 issue subscription ($58), you can select 3 back issues of your choice FREE! Purchase a 6 issue subscription ($30), and select 1 back issue of your choice FREE! All prices include postage and GST (within New Zealand only).
A one year subscription to Mana magazine (6 issues) for $30 is another great option.
Of course this time of year is not simply about giving and receiving, it's about being with whanau, relaxing, being thankful for what we do have and striving for a better more inclusive tomorrow. Kia ora!
Note: We are keen on featuring more great gift ideas, so if you know of anyone please send us you like and we will review it for inclusion in our final 2007 issue.
 Mauri Ora Associates provide consultancy services and training to the Health and Education Sectors. Having achieved solid growth over recent years, the next stage of development requires a General Manager to assist in achieving desired levels of performance. Mauri Ora Associates seek candidates with supervisory and project management experience in health, education, business or related sectors.
The ideal applicant will have strong leadership skills, a flair for operational management, good relationship-building skills, relevant tertiary qualifications, and effective communication skills including both written and verbal abilities. Duties will include supervision of company offices, contractors, and staff, project management, strategic planning, and implementation of our business plan.
To apply in strict confidence, or obtain an application form please contact David Jansen on 021 729 474 or visit www.mauriora.co.nz.
Applications close Monday 17 December 2007.
 For several months now, we have been discussing the option of creating a Charitable Trust and finally came to a decision. We have found that virtually all our objectives have charitable aims, so it made sense to create a Trust in which to manage the many projects we have lined up.
So, we are pleased to announce that we have
received
Charitable Trust status under the name TangataWhenua.com
Charitable
Trust. At the moment Nikolasa and I are the only Trustees, but we are in the process of
eliciting
some incredibly skilled and talented people to join us. Thanks to all who answered our call and gave us valuable advice on how to proceed, it is more than appreciated!
 Email Hoaxes - These hoaxes arrive in the form of an email. Generally, hoax emails contain bogus warnings usually intent on frightening or misleading readers, such as bogus messages regarding a new virus, some sensational emotion-producing story or promotion that sounds too good to be true.
From the recent hoax circulating of the holocaust being struck off the curriculum in the UK and Bill Gates sharing his fortune with YOU to an urgent Australian police warning and a poor baby being burned in a fire receiving 3 cents every time you forward the message all these messages are
fraudulent
and have associated risks and costs (i.e. lost revenue, increased web traffic and spam concerns).
Here is a good website on how to spot email hoaxes, but what we here at TangataWhenua.com do is simply cut and paste the subject line (of the offending email) into Google and 10/10 times have come up with details on the Hoax.
About.com has this to say about these hoaxes:
"Email hoaxes in particular spread false information from person to person with astonishing rapidity by encouraging recipients to forward dubious documents, chain letter-style, to everyone they know. Web hoaxes can also consist of bogus websites designed to fool users into believing they are visiting legitimate home pages which in fact present false or misleading information. Regardless of the specific form it may take, what distinguishes any hoax from mere error or folklore is that it is deliberately deceptive."
So e hoa ma, you've been warned :)
Climate Change Feedback: We had the following email sent in response to last week's feature and value the points made:
"You didn't mention the one positive thing that everyone can do to sequester some CO2 out of the atmosphere-that is grow your own food plants and increase the carbon in your soil by incorporating organic matter-seaweed, manure, old plants. There is enough focus on reducing emissions; there is too little attention being given to the opposite process i.e. taking carbon out of the atmosphere. Regards, the BIOFARM team."
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| Over the year we've come across several useful health-related websites and wanted to share them with you:
 Te Puawai Tapu is an independent kaupapa Maori public health organisation specialising in sexual and reproductive health issues for Maori. Te Puawai Tapu operates as a charitable trust and was established in 1990 by prominent Maori women, including Dr Irihapeti Ramsden and Dr Papaarangi Reid.
Te Puawai Tapu is governed by an 'all Maori' Trust Board, and has an 'all Maori' staff. The organisation is based in Wellington, New Zealand. Funded by the Ministry of Health, local District Health Boards and the Health Research Council of New Zealand, the aim of Te Puawai Tapu is to improve the sexual and reproductive health of Maori. They also have a Bebo site which you can check out here.
 Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is a tribally based, Not-For-Profit Incorporated Society and a living example of the Treaty of Waitangi and Tino Rangatiratanga. Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki serves all those in their rohe under a Kaupapa Maori philosophy in the business of wellness management and support. Click here to view their website.
 Mauri Ora Associates are a Maori-led clinical health consultancy based in Hamilton and Auckland. Their major areas of activity include clinical and cultural training, advice on Maori health development, capacity building, management, facilitation, mentoring, service development, reviews and audits, planning and funding advice and research. For more information check out their website.
We were pleased to hear the recent accouncement by the Alcohol Advisory Council of their appointment of two new Council members, Anne Hobby and Helen Moriarty.
Anne Hobby brings with her a wealth of experience in her specialised field and well developed networks with Maori and public health. Ms Hobby is the Manager of Te Rapuora O Te Waiharakeke Trust (the
first Maori Health Provider to be set up in the South Island), a Maori Health and Social Services agency in Blenheim. She has extensive experience in the provision of services for alcohol dependence and addiction, and in public and mental health. |
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|  We've recently received a panui announcing a casting call for the feature film 'The Volcano.' Click here to listen to Taika Waititi talk about the film.
The film is being directed by Taika Waititi and produced by Ainsley Gardiner and Cliff Curtis, the film makers of 'Eagle vs Shark' and 'Two Cars, One Night'. The film is scheduled to shoot during Spring 2008 in the East Coast area. They are looking for strong Maori faces for lead roles.
- Children aged 8-12yrs
- Kuia aged 60-80yrs of good health
If you know of any children who are confident with lean body types who have strong dark Maori faces then please email The Casting Company and provide two photos - one of their face and another photo which shows their
body type.
Please include their name, phone numbers and area they live in.
 They are also looking for a Kuia aged 60 - 80yrs of good health. Nanny can be any body shape, in the story she has a bad hip and has trouble getting around, but good health is necessary because filming can be demanding. If you have a Nana or Aunty who fits the brief please encourage her to come along.
They are currently holding Casting Calls in the East Coast area (Rotorua and Whakatane were covered over the weekend (Dec 1-2). If
you have any friends or whanau based there who fit the character
descriptions, then please let them know they are welcome to come along
to the final call:
- GISBORNE -
Ilminster Intermediate,
De Lautour Rd, Gisborne
Sunday 9th December,
10 - 2pm
Please forward this email to anyone you feel may know of someone who
fits the brief and encourage them to send their details on.
The Ngapuhi Festival 2008 will take place 26-27 January 2008 at Northland College in Kaikohe. Stall applications now open, close on December 6th so be quick!! Applications available from Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi offices. For more info contact Lahni Sowter
027 480 0491 festival08@ngapuhi.iwi.nz.
 Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from Maori and Pacific artists to be part of the New Zealand delegation attending the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts in Pago Pago, American Samoa in July 2008. The festival is recognised as the premier event for enhancing regional relations and preservation of the Pacific's cultural heritage. Artists who are interested in being considered for the delegation can access the criteria requirements and application forms from the Creative New Zealand website, Creative New Zealand offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch or from the Aotearoa Delegation Project Manager. Applications close 06 December 2007 so be in quick!! For more info click on the link above or contact Mikki-Tae Tapara
09 373 3068.
 We were recently forwarded a press release from a lecturer in Amsterdam who recently published the book "Once Were Warriors: The Aftermath" and thought we should pass it on. In 1990 unknown Maori author Alan Duff suddenly became both famous and notorious in New Zealand for his first novel Once Were Warriors . The violent story of a poor urban Maori family aroused much controversy in New Zealand society, and the Maori community in particular. Many Maori commentators condemned the novel for its negative and allegedly racist portrayal of the indigenous Maori people, accusing Duff for ‘hanging out the dirty linen' and ‘blaming the victim'. Four years later, the homonymous film by Maori director Lee Tamahori led to similar fame and controversy.
On the one hand, critics strongly disapproved of the commercial indigenous film on social, political and aesthetic grounds. On the other hand however, Once Were Warriors became one of the most successful motion pictures in the history of New Zealand cinema, grossing over 6.7 million NZ dollars in the national box office and reaching a large international audience. Once Were Warriors was not just a novel or film, but a powerful cultural representation which had a significant impact on New Zealand society.
In the book Once Were Warriors: The Aftermath Dutch film scholar Emiel Martens, lecturer in Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam, examines the impact of Once Were Warriors in New Zealand by exploring the two cultural representations (with a strong emphasis on the film) and their aftermath in postcolonial New Zealand society: Why did Once Were Warriors cause such a controversy within the Maori community? Which were the underlying metaphors of the public debate on both the novel and the film in New Zealand society? And what did the heated reception of Once Were Warriors say about the position and identity of the indigenous Maori people within modern New Zealand?
Bringing together a wide variety of popular and academic texts, the author discusses these urgent questions in relation to timely New Zealand and wider postcolonial issues such as racial stereotypes, cultural politics, ethnic relations, indigenous media and Maori identity. As an interdisciplinary Cultural Studies endeavour, this book is surprisingly accessible and will prove interesting reading for anyone who wishes to know more about indigenous filmmaking in postcolonial New Zealand.
The Panapa, Watikena, Kukume, Haira Whanau Reunion is on. To register please contact Please contact Ngaroma Maika 0800 524 428. The reunion will be held 30 December - 4 January at Wahiao Marae at Whakarewarewa.
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|  The new Insolvency Act 2006 came into force on 3 December 2007. The Act reforms the existing personal insolvency regime presently administered under the Insolvency Act 1967. The main change brought in under the new Act is the introduction of a new alternative to bankruptcy, the No Asset Procedure (NAP) which will be filed with and administered by the Official Assignee.
Since the implementation of the Insolvency Act 1967, there has been a marked change in the type of debtors going bankrupt. Bankruptcy is no longer solely employed by people seeking relief from their business debts. Easy access to credit has lead to the emergence of debtors or a debtor whose debts are not attributable to business but to consumer type debt such as credit cards, personal loans, and other general household debts.
The NAP has been introduced in an effort to recognise the change in the nature of personal bankruptcy in the last 40 years. Almost two thirds of current bankruptcy estates involve debtors with few, if any, assets to realise and no means of making repayments to creditors. Bankruptcy and the associated three year restrictions have been deemed inappropriate and punitive for consumer type debtors in such situations. The following outlines the key criteria you must meet to be considered:
- No realisable assets
- Not previously in a NAP
- Not previously bankrupt
- $40,000 maximum debt (excluding student loan and fines)
- No means of repaying debt
The NAP provides debtors with a once in a lifetime relief from their debts and gives them the opportunity to rejoin and make a positive contribution to the economic community after 12 months. Obviously such a
procedure
is not to be entered into lightly but it is something to consider, if you would like more info on this click here.
 Ahuwhenua Trophy - BNZ Excellence in Maori Farming Award 2008 applications are now being sought and will close 21 December 2007 at 5pm (entry is free). Judging will occur in early March 2008 and three finalists will be announced in mid March 2008 followed by a field day on each farm in April.
An awards night evening to honour the finalists and announce the supreme title winner of Maori Dairy Farmer of the Year will be held on Friday 6 June 2008. Entry forms are available from all offices of the Maori Trustee and Te Puni Kokiri or from Joan Nathu by phoning 04 819 9205 or nathj@tpk.govt.nz.
- Media release for launch of the Ahuwhenua Trophy
- Presentation at the launch of the Ahuwhenua Trophy
- Sponsors of the Ahuwhenua Trophy - BNZ Excellence in Maori Farming Award 2008
 A strategic partnership between Ngai Tahu and Tainui was heralded at the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two iwi. The MoU signals a closer and more cooperative relationship.
Ngai Tahu's investment arm, Ngai Tahu Holdings Corporation, recorded a $80.3 million net profit in the 2006/07 financial year, up from last year's $9.3 million result. While Tainui Group Holdings, the commercial arm of Tainui, reported a net annual surplus of $64.3 million in July this year, down from $69 million a year earlier.
This collective approach is sure to maximise existing interests in property development and fisheries, industries which both iwi deal in. This collaborative approach will also assist in realising opportunities in new sectors. A joint committee was formed to scope out potential opportunities.
The two iwi are worth a combined $1.2 billion.
Existing directors Craig Norgate, Keith Sutton and Matanuku Mahuika have been reappointed to the board and new directors Wayne Peters, Fred Cookson and Harry Mikaere were also appointed. The recently-appointed chairman Robin Hapi's term expires in three years. The appointment of the three new directors increases the board to seven members.
Wayne Peters is a lawyer with 26 years' experience in commercial, property and financial law. Mr Peters started his own legal firm, Wayne W Peters and Associates, this year after almost 20 years as a partner at Thomson Wilson Solicitors in Whangarei. He acts for many iwi and hapu organisations and represents major Northland commercial clients in a wide range of matters as well as serving on the board of the Auckland Law Society and the New Zealand Law Society. He has been instrumental in Ngati Wai fisheries development.
Fred Cookson is a director of Te Ohu Kaimoana and will provide a link between AFL and its major shareholder. He is a chartered accountant with 18 years' public practice experience and is a senior partner in the firm Cookson Forbes KCSM Ltd based in Opotiki. Over the years, Fred has worked throughout the Waiariki and Tairawhiti districts with iwi organisations as they manage farming, horticulture, forestry and fishing assets. Fred has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand.
 Harry Mikaere is trustee of the Hauraki Maori Trust Board and has 30 years' experience in practical, technical and policy aspects of the New Zealand fishing industry, including more than 20 years aquaculture experience growing mussels and oysters. He and his wife Ruth own a number of marine farms in the Hauraki Gulf . Harry is currently an interim director in Aquaculture New Zealand Ltd, a director of the Ngati Kahungunu Asset Holding Company, a director of Treaty Tribes Coalition and the Hauraki Maori Trust Board's nominated director on Hauraki Fishing Group Ltd and Tai Moana Marine Farms Ltd.
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The United League of Indigenous Nations has been formed. This international initiative was formally ratified by Aotearoa in Whakatane on November 28, 2007. Twenty-three iwi, hapu and hapu collectives have ratified the United League of Indigenous Nations Treaty at the hui.
The treaty, which has already been signed by indigenous nations from Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand, establishes an international political and economic alliance. The treaty seeks to advance the common interests of indigenous nations on the impacts of climate change on their homelands, promotes trade and commerce among Indigenous Nations, brings cultural properties under the protection of the laws of Indigenous Nations, protects the human rights of Indigenous Peoples and asserts traditional rights to cross international borders.
The hui was hosted by Te Hono o Mataatua (The Mataatua Assembly), which represents the interests of the iwi of Mataatua and sent a representative to the original signing ceremony.
Dr Hirini Mead, Chairman of Te Hono o Mataatua and Te Runanga o Ngati Awa, one of the original signatories to the treaty, said, "Today marks an important step in the promotion and enhancement of the rights of indigenous nations. It is clear from the failure of the New Zealand Government to endorse the United Nations' Declaration on Indigenous Rights that we have to take action to ensure we protect our rights."
Dr Mead said that he expected more iwi to sign once they had the chance to discuss the treaty among themselves. The signing was witnessed by representatives of the Sucker Creek Cree Nation on behalf of the original signatories.
 An interim Governing Board was established, with Aotearoa being represented by Aroha Te Pareake Mead.
"The signing ceremony honours the commitment Aotearoa made on 1 August 2007, at historic negotiations conducted on the homelands of the Lummi Indian Nation near Bellingham, Washington" said Dr Pita Sharples.
"The United League gives a foundation to the vision to come together as indigenous nations, to pursue common priorities such as the threat poses by global warming, the protection of cultural and intellectual property rights, the advancing of an international indigenous economy, models of development and our broadest social and political health" said Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples. He went on to commend Ngati Awa and Mataatua for "their leadership in this initiative" saying that the Maori Party would be very interested in the "possibilities created by a unified voice for indigenous peoples around the world" .
For those of you who have been wondering when Aotearoa Cafe would be back online, the good news is that they became live (once again) on 2 December.
According to the AoCafe Team however, the bad news is that due to the recent
misappropriation
of the Aotearoa Cafe server by police under the guise of terrorism raids, which lead to the recent downtime, and the worst news of all is that the servers were eventually returned with the hard drives (including the backup drives), damaged in such a way that none of the data was able to be recovered from the forums or any of the websites hosted on that server.
This leaves those running the site in the sad position of having to start again and is a great loss to the online Maori communities as years of people sharing whakaaro had created a unique knowledge base of information about te ao Maori, a truly indigenous resource made by Maori.
 A new website has been launched "in solidarity those affected by the recent 'anti-terror' raids in Aotearoa/New Zealand." October 15th Solidarity offers news and analysis of the raids and aftermath, support groups across Aotearoa and more.
The 17 people who were arrested in the raids of 15th October are all out on bail now and charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act will not be laid. However, 16 people - people from Tuhoe, Te Atiawa, Maniapoto, Pakeha; indigenous activists, anarchists, environmental and anti-war activists, are still facing charges under the Arms Act. On this site you can find out how to get involved in local support groups, where and when events are happening and how to make a donation.
 Through Creative Communications, Conscious Collaborations are 'Conscientising' and Mobilising the Masses, Artists from Aotearoa and Hawaii have stepped forward to express themselves on this kaupapa and support the people affected by the State Raids. On Friday 7th December a fundraiser event will be held for those affected by State Raids
Cornerstone Roots - Unity Pacific - Batucada Sound Machine - Damn Native - Nat Rose - DLT - Miss B Me - Antonio Maioha - BT - Miss Ginger Hawaiian MC - LadiSix will perform.
This will take place at the Kings Arms, 59 France Street Newton, Auckland.
Tickets: $20 presales $25 at the door.
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|  In December this year, three Aboriginal Traditional Owners will travel from tropical Far North Queensland to the cooler latitudes of the Chatham Islands, some 700km east of the New Zealand mainland. They are travelling at the invitation of the Moriori, who are among the traditional owners of the Chathams. The work by the Aboriginal men is part of the Traditional Knowledge Revival Pathways (TKRP) project which we featured in Issue 6 (2007). This project was initiated by senior Kuku Thaypan Elders Drs Tommy George and George Musgrave (deceased) who reside 'on country', in the township of Laura in Cape York Peninsula. The TKRP project developed a methodology and information management system which assists Traditional Owner groups to work together to record, protect and use their traditional knowledge for the benefits of current and future generations.
 The methodology involves recording traditional owners talking on their country, about their traditional practices, and the electronic storage of this footage. It also allows previously recorded information - written, visual or aural – to be placed in the knowledge repository. The repository is constantly able to be added to, developing along with the traditional knowledge it holds.
Once placed in the repository, the material can be analysed and categorised. The information can be designated public, or private, and restricted to appropriate members of the traditional owner group. It can also be categorised into subjects that allow it to be used in mainstream management processes – relating to a particular resource, species or geographic region.
Project leader Victor Steffensen adds that, “traditional knowledge can contribute so much to improving the condition of country. All that is needed is for people to look, listen and learn.”
The TKRP team will be in New Zealand for two weeks from 3 December to 16 December. While they are here they will also be meeting and presenting to a number of hui of interested tangata whenua and governmental groups.
For more information, please contact:
Hui will be held on the following days:
- Tues 11 December, Te Wananga o Raukawa, Otaki 10am-2pm
- Friday 14 December, Taharangi Marae, Rotorua 1pm-3pm
- Saturday 15 December, Manawanui Marae, Pt Chevalier, Auckland 1pm-3pm
Please also see www.tkrp.com.au.
 Te Marautanga o Aotearoa: He tauira hei korerorero has been released for consultation. The document was launched on 15 November 2007.
Te Marautanga sets the direction for teaching and learning for the 17,500 students in New Zealand's 350 primary and secondary Maori-medium schools; schools that use te reo Maori for all communication, including teaching. Ministers Horomia and Carter encouraged educators to lead discussions in their local communities about Te Marautanga. Consultation on the draft is underway until 22 April 2008. A series of regional workshops will be held to get feedback. Click here to download a copy. For more info contact
Kiritina.Johnstone@minedu.govt.nz.
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| An excellent interactive multimedia online resource for young people dealing with depression has recently been launched.
The Lowdown provides youth-relevant info on depression, and advice on dealing with it. A range of singers, TV celebrities and sports stars have contributed to the website and shared their experiences with depression, including Brooke Fraser, Dave Gibson from Elemeno P, Op Shop's Jason Kerrison, Paul Roper from the Mint Chicks, rapper Scribe, former All Black Ma'a Nonu and TV presenter Jaquie Brown. The website aims to help young people recognise and understand depression, and encourages them to seek appropriate help, or puts them in touch with trained professionals.
To date, over 25,000 calls have been made to the Depression Helpline. Research shows that young people are less likely to respond to these commercials by seeking help than adults. They tend not to visit GPs and are less likely to use helplines, preferring to get support from other sources such as their friends, family, the Internet, magazines and school counsellors.
Ra Whakangahau Festival is the annual festival of Kapahaka for primary and intermediate school children from Tauranga & Western Bay of Plenty areas. It is a non-competitive event giving children of all cultures the opportunity to participate in a safe and supportive environment. Over thirty schools are expected to attend to an estimated audience of 3,000 including families, schools and the wider community. This cultural event is the highlight of the calendar year for school students across the Western Bay Of Plenty. The festival will be held 6-7 December from 9am-3pm at Maungatapu School in Tauranga. For more info contact Mrs Sue Horne 07 544 0858.
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|  Maori Players off to Paris: Young Maori Women players, Janei Leota (Tainui) Te Hau Winitana (Te Atiawa/Ruapani/ Tuhoe) and Taryn Mason-Moana (Tainui) have been selected to represent Oceania in the upcoming
prestigious
Youth Women's Handball Tournament 'Mondialito' in Paris, France, Dec 11-17, 2007.
The tournament involves 12 of the world's top young women's teams in the age group, Under 17 years, and will be held in conjunction with the 2007 Women's World Handball Championships in France.
The team's assistant coach is Marie Winitana (Te Atiawa/Ruapani/Tuhoe). The Oceania team, with players from 6 different nations, will spend 8 days rounding off their training and playing preparation in Korea.
Whilst the team is expected to finish in the last four places the tournament is geared to preparing the same players for the 2008 Youth Women's World Championships in Slovakia where Handball New Zealand will be participating.
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