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Mihi from the Chair | JAMIE TUUTA
Tenā tātou katoa
I'm pleased to report that at last month’s special general meeting at Urenui Pa, eligible members voted unanimously to pass the resolution to adopt the proposed changes to the Rūnanga charter. The amended charter will take effect once we receive confirmation from Te Ohu Kaimoana that the changes comply with the Maori Fisheries Act 2004. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend the hui and vote on this important kaupapa. Many years, and a lot of hard work went into ensuring the review took place in a way that allowed uri from all over the motu from as far South as the Chatham Islands all the way to Auckland, to have their say and contribute whakaaro. It's an important milestone for the Runanga and we'll soon see the impacts of the review in terms of improving the way in which we do things.
I also want to mihi to one of our rangatahi, Daniel Potaka, who made the New Zealand Maori Rugby League 17s team earlier this year, and recently played with the team at the Nationals in Rotorua. Its great to see our young ones excelling in what they do.
There are a lot of hui and wānanga happening all around the Taranaki rohe in the coming months. We have our own maunga wānanga happening early in September, and later this month Te Reo o Taranaki are holding a reo wānanga at Waiokura Marae. I encourage all of our whanau to get involved and reconnect as much as possible.
Enjoy this months pānui.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Jamie
WHANAU talent
Daniel Potaka| NZ Maori League 17s
Daniel receiving his team jersey
“I always knew he had it in him – it was just getting that breakthrough he needed. He’s been dedicated to his training.”
Taranaki schoolboy, Daniel Potaka, is making a name for himself on the rugby league field. At just 17-years-old, he has been selected on the
NZ Maori Rugby League team, following a stellar performance at the recent NZMRL Rangatahi tournament in Rotorua.
It’s little surprise the Waitara High School student is an up-and-coming rugby league star. He’s been playing the game since he was 5-years-old and both his parents, Raniera Potaka and Karewa Ngaia, have represented New Zealand in sports.
His dad Raniera said Daniel’s feeling pretty stoked about making the NZ Maori team.
“I always knew he had it in him – it was just getting that breakthrough he needed. He’s been dedicated to his training.”
Daniel’s future goals are to attend university or play league in Australia’s NRL. He’s already signed with player/agent Wayde Rushton from Rush Sports and is hoping to trial for a couple of Under 18 teams later this year.
We wish you all the best Daniel. We’ll be keeping an eye out for you in the future.
Daniel with his team at the Nationals in Rotorua
KAITIAKITANGA | Myrtle Rust Iwi Training Day
CALLING ALL ECO WARRIORS!
MPI and Maori Biosecurity Network are providing a training opportunity for iwi to be able to identify Myrtle Rust and know what to if we come across it.
To protect the sites that are significant to Ngati Mutunga, we need more people trained so that in Spring we can survey our properties and check to see if they've been affected by Myrtle Rust.
When: 22 August
Where: Muru Raupatu Marae
For more info: Contact Marlene at the Runanga office - wahitapu@ngatimutunga.co.nz or phone 06 7523247, 022 2900 762.
News in Brief
OKOKI PA HISTORIC RESERVE UPDATE
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga approved the Draft Reserve Management Plan for Okoki Pa Historic Reserve at its recent meeting. A public meeting to discuss the Draft Reserve Management Plan for Okoki Pa Historic Reserve will be held on Wednesday 9 August at 7pm at the Urenui Community Centre. This is an opportunity to view the proposed management options for this reserve.
Further information on the draft management plan can be found on our website.
NGĀTI MANIAPOTO OVERLAPPING AREA OF INTEREST
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga received correspondence detailing the Ngāti Maniapoto area of interest which extended to our north eastern rohe. The board resolved that it did not support the Ngāti Maniapoto area of interest overlap into our rohe. We have advised Ngati Maniapoto of our position and will meet with them in the near future.
Opportunities
TE PŪTEA WHAKATUPU TRUSTEE LIMITED
A recent resignation from the board of Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trustee Limited (the corporate trustee of the Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust) has created a vacancy on the board.
The trust manages funds on behalf of its beneficiaries under the 1992 Māori Fisheries Deed of Settlement, in order to promote education, training, and research, including matters that relate to fisheries, fishing, and fisheries-related activities. The current directors of the company are Norm Dewes and Willie Jackson.
If you are interested in being on the board, visit the Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust website at www.tpwt.maori.nz for more information.
Applications close Friday 18 August 2017 at 5pm.
TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL - SUMMER JOB
Taranaki Regional Council is inviting applications from university students interested in holiday work this summer.
Work that may be available includes hydrology, scientific field work, administrative and laboratory assistance. Applicants must be enrolled in a tertiary qualification; completed a minimum of one year of study and intending to return to fulltime study in 2018; have at least a restricted drivers licence and be able to competently drive a manual car.
TRC receives a large number of applications for its summer roles and preference is given to returning students and students who are children of current staff.
The closing date for applications is 29 September 2017. For more information click here:
https://trc.careercentre.net.nz/job/summer-students-opportunities-2017-2018/stratford/173
TE PŪTAKA REO 2017
WAIOKURA MARAE | 3 day wananga
Are you interested in improving your Taranaki reo?
Pūtake Reo community wānanga are held twice a year for all learners of Taranaki reo, with the first wānanga happening from 25 - 27 August 2017 at Waiokura Marae in Manaia. All stages of proficiency are welcome. Participants will be grouped with others of similar learning needs. Workshops cater for beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Register online by clicking on one of the following links:
UPCOMING EVENTS
9 August, Urenui Community Centre
Public Meeting to discuss Okoki Pa Draft Reserve Management Plan
An opportunity to discuss the Reserve Management plan for Okoki Pa. 7pm start.
25 August, Copthorne Grand Central, New Plymouth
Te Ara Ririki - Survival, Recovery, Development
One-day conference on Whanau Trauma Informed Support. For more information contact Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki on 06 758 5795. Starts at 9.30am – 4.30pm.
2 - 3 September, Urenui Marae
Maunga Wananga - What Are Our Aspirations for Maunga Taranaki?
A wananga to explore how we as a people can help care for our tupuna maunga and inform the Taranaki Maunga Settlement. Register by emailing Colleen at cbtuuta@xtra.co.nz
Tena koutou katoa!
It’s always pleasing to see promising young talent from our uri excelling on a national level. Daniel Potaka has a bright future ahead and we look forward watching him rise amongst the ranks of rugby league.
As you can see from this month’s panui, there’s a lot going on within our uri that could use your input. The board makes decisions we believe will benefit our people, so it is important that you help guide us in the decision-making process. We invite you to attend all public hui and ask questions on anything you’re not sure about.
There’s also a great opportunity for one of our whanau to be a voice on the board of the Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trustee Limited, which will be both a challenging and rewarding role for someone with the right experience.
Stay well this winter.
Mauri ora
Paul
If you have any whanau stories you want to share with us please email us at comms@ngatimutunga.iwi.nz