We
Will Remember - ANZAC Day was a little over a week ago,
and we here at RANGIKAINGA have been discussing what ANZAC
means to us in Aotearoa-New Zealand today. War, it is said,
is an extension of politics, and World War One was a classic
example of this point. When the New Zealand and Australian
armed forces were called, there was little doubt that both
would be fully involved and supportive of the British Empire.
More recently, New Zealand seemed reluctant to join Britain
in the War in Iraq – this had many questioning if there
was still a viable ANZAC relationship, as the Australian
Government committed a large contingent to the war; today,
the taking of an Australian hostage may change this position.
Throughout the country, ANZAC memorials were well-attended,
and the commemoration ceremony in ANZAC Cove, Turkey, had
many Kiwis and Aussies remembering the sacrifices made.
I traveled to Gallipoli in 1994 and was both surprised (and
horrified) to see the conditions of the terrain and the
deep contours of the land. I had been invited, along with
over 20 others from the Allied countries, to work alongside
the Turkish people to replant Gallipoli Cove, which had
been devastated by fire some years earlier – personally,
my only connection to World War One was a Mel Gibson movie
and the day-off we all had on ANZAC Day – from that
moment forward, I would remember the people, the decisions,
the sacrifices, and start to understand what had happened
some 80 years previous – the folly of command, the
bravery of the soldiers, the agony of defeat, the cessation
of conflict. And maybe that’s what ANZAC Day is all
about – understanding – understanding what motivated
our country to heed the call in both World Wars and Vietnam,
understanding the current Defense position of our country
and importantly, understanding history in order to prepare
for the future. Since returning from Turkey, I have learned
more about the New
Zealand Expeditionary Forces, the New
Zealand Mounted Brigade, the Pioneer
Maori Battalion (the legendary 28th), and the inspirational
leadership of Turkish leader, Kemal
Ataturk. So, will we still be remembering ANZAC Day
in the future? I would say yes. Will Aotearoa-New Zealand
re-ignite the ANZAC relationship by joining Australia on
the battlefield? I think maybe. But will we ever forget
the sacrifices made during that fateful engagement? Never...
Yes, We Will Remember.
Mau Taiaha Wananga: We would like to extend our
warmest thanks to Koro Mita Mohi and all the whanau who
helped and supported our brother Dennis, along with 140
others, while on the Mau Taiaha Wananga hosted 2 weeks ago
on Mokoia Island. This was a valuable and important experience
for our whanau, and we deeply appreciated the time and effort
given by the tutors, the helpers and Koro Mita to all who
attended.
The
Health Research Centre offers a wide array of Career
Development grants and awards suchas their
Maori Health Awards. There are two due dates, 20
May 2005 and 21 October 2005. Full submissions must
be in by the due date and there is no pre-enrolment
form. These are personal awards so if you know anyone
making impressive in-roads in the field of health check
out HRC's guidelines and apply! Click here to check
out some of other
awards available.
1. Maori working in Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Services
2. Maori clinical psychologists
3. Maori working in mental health services
4. Maori mental health nurses
5. Maori registrars in the psychiatry training programme,
and
6. Fifth year medical students
Applications close on the 16 May 2005.
Te
Papa's first online exhibition, called Maori
Showbands, features the people, the sounds, the
look, the sensational performing style of an extraordinary
musical era in Maori Showbands. This exhibition enables
this musical phenomenon to come to life. Through stories,
photographs, quotes, scrapbook memories, and music and
film clips, the exhibition presents a fascinating insight
into the sensational rise of the showbands. The parade
of singers, musicians, and bands profiled includes such
greats as the Maori Hi Five, the Maori Hi Quins, the
Quin Tikis, the Maori Premiers, the Maori Volcanics,
and the Howard Morrison Quartet. Check it out!
Experienced
Maori carvers are invited to apply for the Toi Oahu
Residency. Which will take place in September - November
2005. Applications should be made to Te Waka Toi and
close on 6 May 2005. The residency will be at Kamakakuokalani
Centre for Hawaiian Studies at the University
of Hawaii, Manoa. To read an online news article
on this residency click here.
For more information contact Margaret
Te Hiko phone: (04) 498 0714 or for information
on funding click here.
Nga
Aho Whakaari National Conference will be held from
6 - 8 May 2005 at Waiariki Institute of Technology,
Rotorua. The hui is held annually by Maori in Film,
Video and Television Incorporated Society.
Mika
& The Plastic Maori at ZOOHAHA! will be held
between 3 - 8 May at the Old Elephant House at the Auckland
Zoo. Mika & The Plastic Maori are a "rock
tribal cabaret" with sexy dance, acid humour and
fiery vocals. This will be the world premiere of the
show, which will be hitting the international circuit
shortly !Zoohaha! is a new Auckland Zoo event, and part
of the Oddfellows
New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Contact
Jackie
Sanders or by phone: 09-360 4705 or fax: 09-360-3818.
Manawa
taki - the pulsing heart exhibition held at Michael
Hirschfeld Gallery at City
Gallery Wellington will close on the 15th of May
2005. The exhibition celebrates the vibrancy of contemporary
Maori art. 'Manawa taki' brings together a group of
contemporary Maori artists from the Wellington region
or with affiliations to Wellington iwi, showcasing recent
work by Chelsea
Gough, Hemi
Macgregor, Matthew
McIntyre-Wilson, Rachael
Rakena, Ngataiharuru
Taepa, Taika
Waititi and Wayne
Youle. Artwork in the show ranges from short film
to woven metal sculptures, demonstrating the diversity
and energy of contemporary Maori visual culture. A highlight
of 'Manawa taki' is the inclusion of Taika Waititi's
Oscar-nominated short film 'Two Cars, One Night'. Entry
is free. Contact Courtney
Johnston or phone: 04 801 3959, fax: 04 801 3096.
Is Police Brutality a Problem in Rotorua? Crime
rates in Rotorua are on the rise and so are rumors about
police brutality, particularly among young Maori males
who have been arrested by the police. Renee Kiriona
is a concerned member of the public, with no affiliations
to the police, who is doing research about whether or
not police brutality is an issue in Rotorua, and if
it is, what can be done to stop it. If you have been
ill-treated by the police please let me know. Your stories
will be kept confidential. You can email Renee
Kiriona or phone her on 07 345 9192 or 021 162 3928.
.
Bright*Star
Training will be holding, the Essential
Update on Finance, Tax & Law for Mäori Organisations.
The objective of this course is meeting best practice
and ensuring compliance in financial management, tax
and commercial law. This seminar is an intensive and
informative two-day course with the sole purpose of
refreshing your understanding and keeping you abreast
of any recent or upcoming amendments to the rules and
regulations your organisation is governed by. The course
will be held in Wellington on the 25 & 26 July at
the Portland Hotel and in Auckland on the 28 & 29
July at the Heritage Hotel. Presenters include Damian
Stone, Ngati Kahungunu, from Bell Gully. Check
out their website
for more details, this is definitely a course not to
be missed.
At
part of the NZ
Innovation Festival, which showcases and promotes
New Zealand innovation and entrepreneurship in partnership
with industry associations, private sector organisations,
relevant local and central government agencies, educational
institutions, and other innovation stakeholders a day
focusing on Maori
Innovation in the 21st Century will take place on
at AUT Tech Park, Penrose, Auckland on 3 May 2005 (sorry
about the short notice). The day will see Aotearoa's
leading Maori innovators host seminars, presentations
and product demonstrations. Bookings are essential.
Contact Glynes
Fernandes phone: (09) 917 9500.
A
request has come in to help spread the word to Ngati
Whakaue to come and support the presentations of those
giving evidence to the Waitangai Tribunal on behalf of
the hapu. These hearings will begin on Monday 9th May
at Tamatekapua on the opening morning of week 6 of the
which is to support . The allocated time is from 8.30am
to approximately 3.00pm. It is hoped that those attending
can arrange a half day off.
Te
Ururoa Flavel asked that the following information be
circulated. The timetable of
the Waitangi Tribunal hearings to be held at Te
Papaiouru, Ohinemutu from Monday 9th May is available
so if you are Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Rangiwewehi, Ngati
Wahiao, Ngati Rangiteaorere, Ngati Tuteniu, Ngati Te
Takinga, Ngati Tamakari, Ngati Pukenga, Ngati Rangitihi,
then you are encouarged to find out when your whanaunga
are presenting and go and tautoko them. Kia kaha mai
tatou.
Matariki
at Te Papa will be held between 2 - 8 May. The museum
will celebrate the Maori New Year with Starlab sessions,
storytelling, lectures, performance, kapa haka, and
more. For more information email check out the above
website or email Te
Papa or call (04) 381 7000.
ICT
Professional Development for Te Reo Maori Secondary
Teachers will be held 13 May 2005 in Christchurch.
This is a one-day hands on course that explores Maori
educational resources available on the Internet, and
assists te reo Maori teachers with curriculum integration.
For more info contact Lorraine
or phone: (04) 472 9797.
Keep
in mind that on-line Ma
Te Reo applications close nationwide on 13 May 2005
for funding support for projects that contribute to
community-based Maori language regeneration. Contact
Kelly Harding
by phone 0800 628 373 or (04) 471 6733 or by fax: (04)
471 2768.
A
new te reo Maori children's animation series called,
Rolie Polie Olie, will premier on Maori Television at
4.30pm on 3 May 2005.
Also starting on 3 May 2005 at 5pm Te Hamua Nikora
will present a series that showcases the entrants and
winners from Nga Manu Korero Speech Competition 2004.
Just a reminder that the Seventh YMLC 2005 (Young Maori
Leaders Conference is being held 20 & 21 June 2005
at the Wellington Town Hall. Previous Young Maori Leaders
Conferences began in 1939 and the most recent was in
2003. Issues considered at YMLC in this millennium have
been inter-generational transfer of Maori leadership
skills and the development of individual skills for
hapu, iwi and national development strategies for the
next two decades. If you would like to view the programme
and registration info email RANGIKAINGA
and we will send it to you. "Ka tu, ka ora! Ka
noho, ka mate!"
If
you wanna represent then check out the 2005 Waka
Ama Long Distance Nationals t-shirts. They are limited
to 120 shirts, first in first served, so get them now.
Price: $25.00 each. Colours: White or Grey. To order
contact Amy
Provisional
results for Event Two of the AROCA 10k series are
now available.
NKOA
Long Distance Nationals - 26KM/15KM will be held
at Petone, Wellington on 6-7 May 2005 and will be hosted
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association. Note: This
is a NKOA sanctioned event and as such all entrants
must have an NKOA ID Card. No individuals will be able
to compete on the day if they cannot produce evidence
of their membership (both at online registration time
and on the day). Confirmed panui and registration details
now available including course/location/site maps and
accommodation options.
The
Whaingaroa Challenge 2005 (25km/15km) will be held
at Raglan Kopua HolidayPark, Whaingaroa, Raglan on 14
May 2005 and will be hosted by Nga Tai Whakarongo. Events
include: W6 Master/ Open Men/ Women, W6 Junior/Novice
Men/ Women, Open Mixed (3 men/3 Women), W1 Open/ Master
Women/ Men (Rudders optional for W1 races), W1 Junior
Men/ Women (Rudders optional for W1 races), W2 Women/
Men/ Mixed, K1/ Surf ski Men/ Women. All races and categories
require at least three entrants. A course map will be
provided on the day. Registration forms and panui will
be available early in 2005. Registrations close on Friday
6th May.
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We
Will Remember - ANZAC Day was a little over a week ago,
and we here at RANGIKAINGA have been discussing what ANZAC
means to us in Aotearoa-New Zealand today. War, it is said,
is an extension of politics, and World War One was a classic
example of this point. When the New Zealand and Australian
armed forces were called, there was little doubt that both
would be fully involved and supportive of the British Empire.
More recently, New Zealand seemed reluctant to join Britain
in the War in Iraq – this had many questioning if there
was still a viable ANZAC relationship, as the Australian
Government committed a large contingent to the war; today,
the taking of an Australian hostage may change this position.
Throughout the country, ANZAC memorials were well-attended,
and the commemoration ceremony in ANZAC Cove, Turkey, had
many Kiwis and Aussies remembering the sacrifices made.
The
Health Research Centre
Nga
Aho Whakaari National Conference
Mika
& The Plastic Maori at ZOOHAHA!
Matariki
at Te Papa
NKOA
Long Distance Nationals
The
Whaingaroa Challenge 2005
