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 Nga Mihi o te Tau Hau, Happy New Year Whanau!
We hope you have enjoyed a restful, safe and festive holiday season.
First, our deepest and most sincere wishes to those whanau who have lost loved ones at this time. To you, an excerpt from the poem 'No Ordinary Sun' by Hone Tuwhare:
Tree let your naked arms fall
nor extend vain entreaties to the radiant ball.
This is no gallant monsoon's flash,
no dashing trade wind's blast.
The fading green of your magic
emanations shall not make pure again
these polluted skies . . . for this
is no ordinary sun.
O tree
in the shadowless mountains
the white plains and
the drab sea floor
your end at last is written.
Many of the passings united us as a family, others as a nation. Today, however, we will reflect and remember, your smile, your life, your love. Haere, haere, haere ra.
The year has now begun and into it we journey. All across the country, we have heard stories of whanau visiting whanau; families heading out to the beach for a swim and a barbie; some heading back into the bush; others (like us) worked through the holidays. We celebrated weddings, danced at the Jambalaya Festival here in Rotorua and got more involved in hapu & iwi politics, which is both terrifying and satisfying. Now, a few weeks into 2008, we look ahead to the year to come.
The big events on our horizon are the Ratana Celebrations, Waitangi Day, the 150th celebrations of the founding of the Kingitanga, the Beijing Olympic Games and our niece Te Aroha starts her first day at school. Do you remember your first day at school? I remember my mum walking me into this big room at Sunset Primary (Rotorua), that had a huge blackboard and lots of other little people just like me. That day, I made my first 3 friends who I would stay with all throughout my school life - I also learned I wasn't good at math or spelling... These days I'm a whiz at spelling and I'm getting better everyday with the math... our baby Atutahi can count to 24 now, so that's a good start for any 3-year old.
There is also the General Election - one of the main events for the year, as it will surround us, absorb us and in some instances, annoy the heck out of us. Do you recall the last election, when a certain Dr had thousands of people agreeing to his every word. Yes, that was Dr Pita Sharples. (There was also another Dr, Don or something or
other, who annoyed the heck out of some of us; many respected him but I identified more with Dr Sharples.) Well, we'll be seeing more of him, Tariana Turia, Te Ururoa Flavell and Hone Harawira this year. We also anticipate watching Metiria Turei, Pita Paraone, Ron Mark & Winston Peters stand and represent their party and policy with pride.
There will be many talking points being talked into this election but the pitched battle will see Labour square off against National, with the Maori Seats
playing a potentially powerful role once the dust has settled. I have my own views and preferences but will keep those private...at least for now. If you're interested in talking more, please send an email here. Otherwise, to all the volunteers, families, friends, new young voters, returning electoral veterans, campaign managers, media teams, cooks, cleaners, drivers, husbands, wives, children and expectant candidates - to you, we bid good luck and safe travels.
We will be starting a new txt-based business soon, as well as increasing our video and podcast media - this will increase our communications profile and helps us provide you with improved access to Maori news, views and information online. Our coverage of events will increase (more personal stories, photos), we'll be organising our own events throughout Aotearoa, hope to bring you more archival and historical information and Google Maori will go live. So please, keep tuning into our webpage (www.tangatawhenua.com), keep expecting our
fortnightly
panui RANGIKAINGA and continue to live life Maori. Chur.
Kia tau te Rangimarie whanau!!~
na The Biasiny-Tule whanau
Kia tau kia tatou katoa
Te atawhai o to tatou ariki
a ihu karaiti
me te aroha o te atua
me te whiwhinga tahitanga
ki te wairua tapu
ake ake
Amine
Keep a look out for our next issue, the Waitangi Day Special, Kia Ora!
Waitangi Day Festival '08, Waitangi Day 9am-6pm, in Okahu Bay, is set to kick off. For the first time in Auckland's history, local iwi Ngati Whatua o Orakei and Auckland City Council will collaborate to host the city's first free celebration of Waitangi Day and its significance for Aucklanders.
Volunteers: Ngati Whatua o Orakei are looking for volunteers to help educate people attending the event on the zero waste policy on the day. In return, volunteers will get to experience being part of the crew and staying overnight on 5 February at Orakei Marae with other volunteers and participants - this is a really great opportunity for those who have never experienced staying on a marae!
To register as a volunteer or get more information please contact Teri Davis on 09 336 1670 or teri@ngatiwhatuaorakei.com.
Chief Executive Officer
Poutiri Trust
 Location : Te Puke
Closes: 15 February 2008, 5pm
A rare opportunity...
to lead whanau, hapu and iwi...
across Mataatua, Te Arawa, Takitimu.
Poutiri Trust...
a network of 20 health providers...
a training and audit company...
two GP practices...
and a multi-million dollar budget.
This is a highly challenging position...
for a CEO with effective leadership skills...
who can take the organisation to a new level ...
driven by a passion for Maori development.
If this sounds like you, contact Julie Te Amo on 07 573 6413 jteamo@poutiri.com for application details. Applications must then be received by 5pm Friday 15th February 2008
General Manager
Te Hau Ora O Kaikohe
- Reports directly to the Board Chairman
- Overall responsibility for service delivery
- Strong relationship management skills
Te Hau Ora O Kaikohe is a community and Maori provider delivering health and social services to the Kaikohe community. It has an annual revenue of $1+m with 22 employees.
If you're motivated by building a strong services business with potential for growth, leading a team of committed people and having an impact on community-based initiatives, this role is for you.
An understanding of the health and social services sector and experience with government agency contracts will be desirable in managing a range of stakeholders. Preferably tertiary qualified with a proven track record in a senior management role, you'll be capable of ‘rolling up your sleeves' to get the job done.
An excellent communicator and relationship builder, your integrity and understanding of tikanga Maori is essential.
The remuneration package is competitive and includes a vehicle.
For further information: Send an email to THOOK@outcomes.co.nz to get an email-application pack. The structured application has been designed to be completed in place of submitting a CV.
Applications close on 24 January 2008
Completed applications should be returned via email by 5:00pm on
Thursday 24th January 2008 at the latest.
Confidentiality is assured.
And apologies to the reader who spotted this last year - whoops. The Leap Year is this year in 2008 and wasn't in 2006. Gees, must've been running off my own calendar. Anyway - does anyone have any special plans for Friday 29th February 2008?
Te Arawa CNI Iwi and Associated Claims are organising the following hui:
What: Hui with CNI Forest Crown Facilitator, Wira Gardiner
Where: Tamatekapua Marae, Ohinemutu
When: Wednesday 23rd January 2008, start @ 9.30am, meeting 10.30am-12.30pm
This meeting will provide an update and an opportunity for CNI claimants to speak with Crown Facilitator, Wira Gardiner. Could whanau all attend early so that we may discuss issues to present before Mr Gardiner arrives.
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| Pram Walking Groups are now being set up and will run until 12 March 2008. They will be held at the following locations: Kiwi Esplanade, Rotary walkway and Casacdes walkway.
All mothers, fathers, Caregivers and your tamariki come along for a 30-45 minute casual stroll with others alike. It's a great way to get your tinana moving and enjoy the great outdoors. Wednesdays: Feb 13 (Kiwi Esplanade, Mangere) (Meet corner of Coronation Rd & Kiwi Esplanade) Mar 12 (Cascades Walkway, Pakuranga) (Meet at Millhouse Reserve Carpark) Time: Meet at 10:15am for 10:30am start Venue: Various (see above) No need to register join us today! Bring you pram, buggy or stroller, a hat and sunscreen for both you and your child. For more info contact Kristen Ross
027 218 3046.
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has awarded $1.5M towards the development of the Maori health research workforce through its Career Development Awards programme.
Among the award recipients are two outstanding postdoctoral Maori health researchers who have each been awarded Postdoctoral Fellowships to continue to develop their areas of research.
 Dr
Te Hereripine
Sarah-Jane Paine (Tuhoe) from the Sleep/Wake Research Centre at Massey University in Wellington has been awarded the HRC Eru Pomare Research Fellowship in Maori Health (we highlighted Dr Paine's research in Issue 5 2007). Dr Paine will embark on an innovative programme of research that will advance the sleep health of all New Zealanders. This includes continuing her research into the circadian body clock and how this clock regulates sleep timing and undertaking a comparison of the prevalence of circadian rhythm sleep disorders in Maori and non-Maori, and examining relationships with age, sex, night work and socioeconomic deprivation. Dr Paine also plans to develop best-practice guidelines to improve health service delivery for Maori.
 Dr Lynne Pere (Kai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu, Kati Mamoe, Rangitane, Ngati Porou) from the Health Services Research Centre at Victoria University of Wellington will use her Postdoctoral Fellowship to investigate indigenous mental health. Dr Pere will research the influence of culture on the meanings that indigenous peoples from New Zealand, Australia and Canada, who have experienced mental illness, impart to their illness and the subsequent implications of this for mental health service delivery and policy.
An important part of the HRC's mission is to foster the Maori health research workforce in New Zealand. Eleven Maori Health Research Career Development Health Research Council of New Zealand Te Kaunihera Rangahau Hauora o Aotearoa
Awards were made in the 2007 year. These include one Rangahau Hauora award, two Masters awards, five PhD awards and two Postdoctoral Fellowships.
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|  We were greatly saddened by the passing of Matua Hone Tuwhare, the following appreared in the Epoch Times.
Hone Tuwhare, one of New Zealand's most distinguished poets, passed away last week, aged 86. Tuwhare died in hospital on January 16, after a long illness.
Tributes flooded in for the man of Ngapuhi-nui-tonu who made a huge contribution to New Zealand literature.
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark paid tribute to Tuwhare: "Hone Tuwhare was a distinguished poet, playwright, and writer of short fiction. His poetry contained powerful imagery of our land, sea, and legends, and often expressed strong views on contemporary issues." Maori Party MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone Harawira said, "Hone Tuwhare was a great artist, and a great philosopher whose real talent was his simplicity."
"You just have to look at his poetry, to see his love of people, and his deep sadness at the impacts of man on the world," Harawira said.
Tuwhare was honoured in the inaugural Prime Minister's Literary Awards in 2003, along with the late Janet Frame and the late Michael King.
He won two Montana Book Awards for poetry: in 1998 for Shapeshifter, and in 2002 for Piggy Back Moon.
He was honoured as the Te Mata Poet Laureate in 1999, and held Auckland University, Hocken Library, and Burns Fellowships. In 2005 his poems were set to music by artists as diverse as Don McGlashan, Goldenhorse, and Whirimako Black.
Tuwhare lived the last part of his life at Kaka Point, about 25km southeast of Balclutha. He was born in Kaikohe, and will be buried in the heartland of Ngapuhi having lain in state for two days at Te Kotahitangi Marae. Tuwhare is survived by three sons.
 Ko te patu o te poi – The beating sound of the poi will be held 3 February at Canterbury Museum
from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm in the
Visitor Lounge, Level 3. You are invited to come along and learn how to use natural materials such as flax and bullrush to make traditional poi. Members of the acclaimed weaving collective Korowai Tahi will demonstrate techniques and answer questions in this free, hands-on workshop as part of the 2008 Waru Pacific Arts Festival. Free admission, bookings are essential. For further information contact the Canterbury Museum discovery@canterburymuseum.com 03 66 9429 ext 817.
Between the ages of naught and two it is important to stimulate children's sensory
motor development. Experienced practicing artist A.D Schierning and her (infant) son will introduce you to the many fun ways that you can be involved in your child's learning. You will be given recipes and ideas that you and your child can enjoy together at home long after the course has finished. Children will learn about colour and texture, develop small muscle skills and improve coordination. As they develop their own creativity children will learn to express original ideas and feelings.
At this level your child will still be getting an introduction to the ideas of sculpture with play dough and clay as well as the basic principles of painting and printmaking
Come along and have some goopie messy fun together! Suitable for pre-school aged tamariki. For more info contact
Renee Tanner renee@tetuhi.org.nz 09 577 0138. The 8 week course starts Monday 18th February from 9:30am - 10:30am and costs $80.
 The Hero Festival will be held between 1 - 24 Feb at various venues in Auckland. The Hero Festival celebrates Auckland's gay community and includes a full programme of cabaret, dance, arts, theatre and comedy. No doubt it will be vibrant and dynamic. To view a list of events click here or visit their website.
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|  TangataWhenua.com would like to provide you with an exclusive look into the Digital Future Summit 2.0 which took place in Auckland in November of last year. Robyn Kamira (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri) has prepared an insightful report on the Summit and the key issues that the Summit sought to examine. Importantly, Ms Kamira provides a fresh and unique Maori perspective that you won't find anywhere else.
Among other things Ms Kamira suggests that although recent reports confirm that Maori are amongst the top entrepreneurs in the world, that we are risk-takers, she ponders why that entrepreneural spirit has not spead to more development of Maori online businesses (we have a few thoughts of our own and will post them next issue). Her account details the many interesting presentations given on the day combined with an intelligent narrative which is evident thoughout.
Please be the first to have a read! If you would like to comment on it please email us so we can include your thoughts in our next issue.
Robyn has been an IT practitioner for 18 years, developing software, training, managing and strategising for a number of Iwi/Maori and Government projects through her company Paua Interface Ltd. Robyn's recent international experiences have begun to reveal the state of ICT developments around the world - and has shed light on the position of Maori on the world scene.
Robyn Kamira BSocSci (CompSci/Maori), PGDip (Mngt Systems) is of Te Rarawa and Te Aupouri Descent is a Founding Trust Member of Te Waka Wahine Wa-Hangarau - Society for Professional Maori Women in Information Technology and is also on the Government's Digital Strategy Advisory Group.
Auckland City Council has recently reviewed the way we 'do' community development, and there are a number of positions available as a result of this. (See the positions listed below)
The link to the web page where is www.aucklandcitycareers.govt.nz.
Please feel free to assist by forwarding this to any of your friends/networks who may be interested. Full job descriptions are available on the web page.
PS if community development is not exciting enough, there's also a job going for an elephant keeper! Oh and if you do apply please let them know that you came to them via TangataWhenua.com.
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|  In 2007, Te Ata Tino Toa sought to have the Maori flag flown from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, but were turned down by Transit NZ.
In 2008 they invite you to celebrate '5 days of tino' from February 1-5.
Te Ata Tino Toa are asking you to celebrate tino rangatiratanga by flying the Maori flag. By February 6 the flag could be flying normally.
Think about adopting local flag poles for the tino flag and other high profile places in your area the flag can fly from. Even a sticker for your car will support the kaupapa.
The NZ flag gets to fly all year on the Auckland Bridge so we want Transit to share the space with the Maori flag. Help this kaupapa by celebrating '5 days of tino' in your area.
To celebrate '5 days of tino', fly the tino rangatiratanga flag in your area. Approach your local kura, kohanga, businesses, local council etc asking them to share their local flag poles with Maori. Let them know about the positives of building the relationship with Tangata Whenua. Click here to view Te Ata Tino Toa's letter to NZ Transit.
Background information:
For the meaning of the tino rangatiratanga flag go to:
http://aotearoa.wellington.net.nz/back/flag.htm
Buy flags at Aotearoa House shops on Karangahape Road, Cuba St (Te Whanganui a Tara) and in Whakatane. Check out the Maori art shop in Taihape and the Toi Mana Maori at the Arts Centre, Otautahi, or email flag suppliers hinewhare@xtra.co.nz or tkm40@hotmail.com. Check out www.aotearoahouse.com.
Note: The Koori flag has been recognised in Australian law since 1996. It flies from school, council buildings, government buildings etc.
Once again, Te Ata Tino Toa is challenging Transit NZ and the Government to fly the Tino Rangatiratanga/Maori Flag on the Auckland Harbour Bridge for Waitangi Day 2008.
To promote the Maori flag on this day, they have a Haki Campaign in place and are calling on all comrades to tautoko financially with a koha. The aim is to stay consistent in our stand to fly the Maori Flag using Creative Resistance with Media support. This will ensure that we are seen and heard as Tangata Whenua this coming Waitangi day.
How to contribute:
To do this Te Ata Tino Toa require resources for the Action. So dig deep e hoa ma and give a koha in support. Details for Donations: Via Paypal on the CC site www.conscious.maori.nz or cheques to be made out to: Conscious Collaborations, Po. Box 91, Bulls. Wire or Transfer Details: Bank account - Conscious Collaborations Charitable Trust, 38 9005 0969057 000. Bank Name: KiwiBank, Kiwibank Limited, 155 The Terrace, Wellington 6332, New Zealand. SWIFT: bknznz22.
Or contact: Tia Taurere 021 311 815, Teanau Tuiono 0274 321123
 A reminder that the closing date for all Historical Treaty Claims is 1st September 2008 - Information about the Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Act 2006, which introduces a closing date for the submission of historical claims to the Waitangi Tribunal, is available here.
For further information about the Historical Treaty Claims closing date email TOWAAmendment2006@tpk.govt.nz or call 04 819 6055.
For more information about how to make a claim, visit the Waitangi Tribunal website or contact: Waitangi Tribunal
Level 2 / Papa 2
Caltex Tower, 141 The Terrace
PO Box 5022 Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Waea / Phone 04 914 3000
Waea / Fax 04 914 3001
Printed copies of legislation may be purchased from Legislation Direct or ordered through some bookshops. Copies are also available in many public libraries.
For information about the legislative process see the New Zealand Parliament website.
 It was recently reported that the Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of the Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights of Indigenous People and the Secretary General's Special Representative on Human Rights Defenders sent a communication to the New Zealand government on the government's actions in relation to the terror raids.
The letter put to the government a number of allegations, including, that the police operations involved unnecessary disturbance of the life of one Maori community, namely Ruatoki, and searches of a school bus by armed police officers. These allegations, the letter states, have led to the claim that the operations targeted the entire Maori community.
 It records that the Solicitor General decided that he could not authorise charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act. The letter also records the reports of surveillance of some groups including reports of interception of telephone calls and monitoring of computer accounts since 2005.
The letter then expresses the authors' concern that the arrests may be connected to activities in defence of the rights of Maori people, and particularly the land rights of Tuhoe. Concern is also expressed that the proposed amendments to the Terrorism Suppression Act, if adopted and implemented, would not be in accordance with international human rights standards.
Finally, the authors urged the Government to take all the necessary measures to guarantee that the rights and freedoms of concerned persons are respected and, significantly, that the accountability of any officials guilty of violations of the law or international human rights standards is ensured.
Indeed it will be interesting to see how the Government responses to such serious concerns. We keenly intend to keep you informed...
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| There will be a series of Free Summer Writing Workshops in Rotorua running from 28-30 February at Waiariki Institute of Technology. Kick start your writing with Create08 - a series of three writing workshops. Includes "Strange Fruit" led by Brian Potiki. Workshops are FREE but you must register with Denize Croker, Waiariki Institute of Technology. Contact Denize Croker
0800 824 274.
The Maori Education Trust (MET) scholarships for 2008 are now open. MET is financed from private bequests and trusts set up from individuals or businesses. A primary function of the Trust is to provide and administer scholarships in education for Maori students. In addition to MET funded awards, the trust is also contracted to administer scholarships on behalf of the Ministry of Education and other agencies. Click below for the following:
 A reminder that the Call for Abstracts for the World Indigenous Peoples Conference: Education (WIPC:E) closes February 11 2008. WIPC:E is a triennial conference of international significance that attracts peoples from around the globe to celebrate and share diverse cultures, traditions and knowledge with a focus on world Indigenous education (last held here successfully in Aotearoa, 2005). The purpose of WIPC:E is to provide a forum to come together, share and learn and promote best practice in Indigenous education policies, programs and practice.
To be held on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne, Australia from 7th - 11th December 2008, WIPC:E 2008 will be a celebration of our diverse cultures, traditions and knowledge. It will provide us with the opportunity to showcase our efforts to provide educational experiences suitable to our individual and unique communities and will be a time to rejoice in our strengths and capacity to uphold our traditions and knowledge systems. It will also be a chance to consider how we, as Indigenous people, would like to see education shaped into the future to meet our needs. It is Australia's Indigenous peoples' vision that WIPC:E 2008 will be solidly embedded in community knowledge.
WIPC:E has also provided a useful document by the UN looking into who indigenous people are.
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| Hip hop dance classes with XQWIZIT who recently performed at Christmas in the Park and can be seen on Maori televisions popular Rangatahi series 'Haa' will be held Tuesdays: Feb: 12,19, 26 and Mar 4,11,18 6-7pm at Manukau Square, Manukau City. Get involved, it's a great way for the rangatahi to get fit and have fun! For more details contact
Kristen Ross 027 218 3046.
 The World Hip Hop Champs 2007 will feature - Saturday January 26 at 7.00pm on Maori TV.
The funkiest, phattest street dancers in the world - including Kiwi crew Dziah - feature in this five-part series which captures all the action from the World Hip Hop Dance Championships.
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World Indigenous Touch 2008 is being held at Parrs Park in Glen Eden the 24-26 of January. This event is being brought to you by Waitakere City Council and Maori Touch NZ with support from Te Puni Kokiri.
Come along and witness the inaugural world indigenous touch tournament, hosted by Maori Touch NZ.
Registrations to date have come from Ireland, Samoa, Cook Island, Fiji, Australian Koori, Chinese, Pacific Unity and Japan with Maori being the host Indigenous Nation. It is anticipated that between 6,000 to 8,000 spectators are expected to be entertained throughout the tournament with indigenous clothing and craftwork, indigenous food, songs & dancing, examples of indigenous health and welfare.
or more info contact
Gerald Ngawati maoritouchnz@xtra.co.nz 09 816 9365.
Mata Wai Tuwharetoa, Turangi Waka Festival will be held 2-3 and 6 February at Tokaanu Tail Race, State Highway 41 in Turangi. An open invitation is extended to anyone who is passionate about waka and enjoys coming together on the water. The weekend leading up to Waitangi weekend will include races for waka ama and hoe waka. If it floats we'll race it, as long as it means we're all on the water! the last day, Waitangi day is a fun whanau day out on the water. This is a free public event for everyone to enjoy. Contact
Gloria Reihana
07 386 7097
fax: 07 386 6037.
Triathlon @ Maketu will be held 24 Feb at The Park in Maketu. There will be 2 Courses - Standard 300m swim, 10km bike and 3.5km walk/run or Challenge 400m swim, 20km bike and 6km walk/run. All members of the family are encouraged to participate together (must be over 8 years old) Special Offer: Whanau team of three = $30.00 . Enter before 8 February 2008 and be in the draw to win prizes to the value of $600.00. Late entry fee of $10.00 applies after this date and also to registrations on the day. Contact Jen
07 533 2926.
 NZ Maori Golf Championships: And the Champions Are...? - The Kapiti-Horowhenua region produced perfect weather to play the finals of the 71 st NZ Maori Golf Championships held at the Levin Championship Links Course and the Otaki Golf Club.
The matched played in conditions brought out the best of all the finalists who had encountered both very hot and very wet conditions during the week, then the wind came. It proved that each of the winners proved themselves during this week of competition.
At Levin Golf Club the match play competition produced new champions for 2008 with the highlight being the win by local Levin boy Andrew Henare over Haupai Puha from Te Marua in the Senior Mens division. Andrew is currently the golf professional at Maraenui and will be turning to the professional ranks over the next few weeks.
Nellie Tulisi from the Waitiriki club also maintain her good form and like Andrew won the stroke-play and match-play titles. Nellie played another local player Maraea Durei from Palmerston North to become the Silver Ladies Champion. In the Bronze Ladies division Rachael Williams from Northland beat Jacqui Joseph from Judgeford to take out both the stroke-play and match-play events.
Moving to the Otaki Golf Club the champions in their respective divisions include:
| Intermediate Men's strokeplay |
Brian Shailer (Tokoroa) |
| Intermediate Men's matchplay |
Martin White (Whangarei) |
Junior Men's strokeplay |
Ohaki Wetini (Te Teko) |
Junior Men's matchplay |
Ryan Braybrook (Te Marua) |
Masters Stableford |
Murdoch Tahere (Pirongia) |
Masters Gross |
Noel Coombe (Pahiatua) |
Master Nett |
George Raerino (Kawerau) |
Golden Girls Stableford |
Girlie Ngawharau (Patutahi) |
Golden Girls Gross |
Tui Tahiwi (Otaki) |
Golden Girls Nett |
Lois Amaru (Wanuiomata) |
NZ Maori Golf Championships: Awards Evening - The 71st New Zealand Maori Golf Championships being held in the Kapiti Horowhenua region culminated in the Awards evening at the Tatum Park Centre which hosted the event for the week. The Right Honourable Parekura Horomia and Hon Nanaia Mahuta were special guests at the gala evening which attracted over 350 people.
The awards evening celebrated the success during the week of golfers in which over 110 receive recognition for their efforts.
The major highlight for local golfer Andrew Henare receiving the highest award for the Senior Men's Championship. Andrew in his speech acknowledged many people who have helped him in his journey to date. Barry Judd a mentor and caddy for the week was paid a special tribute. Andrew's family including his grandfather Joe Henare were there to share in this auspicious occasion. Andrews whanau from Ngati Tukorehe and Ngati Wehiwehi also sang waiata and a haka for Andrews achievements.
The korowai presented to Andrew and Ladies Champion Nellie Tulisi was a special moment for both. Celebrations continued long into the night with live music and auctions for golf paraphernalia were part of the evening programme.
Te Iwi o Ngati Tukorehe also provided a banquet and kaimoana and other delicacies to feed the masses.
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Parent and Child Art Class will be held at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts
