old favourite, new vibe - u me peace...

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December 2016 Issue 64 A NEW HEART

“U Me Peace” – say these three words to Maraenuians and their eyes light up with happy memories of this annual festival which brought fun, music, friendship and unity to the Maraenui whānau for many years.

Sadly, it has lapsed for well over a decade, but is being

revived again this year by a dedicated group working alongside Tū Tangata Maraenui Trust (TTMT). For the last three months they have been meeting weekly to organise a three-day music/dance celebration at the Shopping Centre Reserve kicking off on Friday 9th December at 1:30 pm

with kapa haka groups from local primary schools and continuing through the weekend with live bands, a talent quest, scooter competitions, dance groups, Miss Maraenui, ending with church services and choirs on the Sunday followed by Carols by Candlelight.

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Sally Crown and Maxine Boag

Old favourite, new vibe - U Me Peace returns

Graham Peek (left) one of the original volunteers of “U Me Peace” sits alongside the new generation, newly-elected City Councillor Api Tapine. Surrounded by taonga of the past, including the “U Me Peace” tokotoko, looking forward to the future.

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...continued from page 1To understand where you’re going you must first know where you’ve come from.Graham Peek was a volunteer at the very first U Me Peace which he places in 1988/89. The event then ran for 13 years with only one year missed during that period. He describes that, at the time, the community needed something positive, especially for rangatahi (youth). “Maraenui was full of state homes and social issues and though they hadn’t lost their spirit they (the people) were down,” he explains. “We had a thriving community centre where folk would come and tell us their concerns. They weren’t interested in trusting outsiders or anyone in a uniform.”

The wider Napier community looked down on Maraenui, he said and outside perception was that the place was “no good.” Mana Kireka worked at the Community Centre and started to brainstorm with the team and youth about what they might want to do to change the mood in town. A festival was decided on and it was the youth who said what they wanted most was peace. This was further developed to acknowledge that everyone had a part to play in making that happen – you and me. U Me Peace was born and by working with local schools, organisers were provided with kaupapa such as “alcohol and smokefree” and the distinctive, recognisable posters that went along with the event.

The event started off being self-funded by members of the community and as it grew, they applied for funds to run it in a responsible and sustainable way. It became a showcase of community talent and attracted national acts, such as Ma-V-Elle who even recorded a video for Coca-Cola during one of the festivals. “Maraenui had so much talent and people couldn’t afford to travel so U Me Peace worked really well for the community.” Over the 13 years audience sizes ranged from 1,000 with up to 8,000 people attending at the height of its’ popularity.

A tokotoko (walking stick) was carved to embody the mauri (spirit) of the event. Long time Maraenui resident Huriana Lawrence tells us about its significance. “The top is spread, shaped to wrap round

the heart. This represents the heart of Maraenui and the community. The whariki patterns represent unity and the other figures pay homage to the local hapū. The toko carries the spirit of the event and community.” Each year it would be present throughout the entire festival, placed on stage and used during opening and closing karakia. A tradition that will continue with this year’s event.

Looking forward

Moving forward from the funding, personnel and bureaucratic issues that plagued the event in its last years, the 2016 version preserves the key traditions and kaupapa of the original including showcasing what Maraenui and Ahuriri have to offer.

As well as a talent quest for locals, the festival will feature big name soloists and groups including Rude Boyz, Smokestack Lighting, Lockdown 06, Suzy Blue, Jadey Philips, Jistar, Ricam Ratima, Flaming Maniacs and Liam Farris. “We are very grateful to Maraenui resident Dave Hannay for organsing and engaging these acts,” said TTMT chair Valentine Irwin. All are performing for free.

Smoke and alcohol free, the kaupapa of this age-old event is all about bringing the community together to have fun in a safe, peaceful setting, said Valentine. Focus will be on both the stage, set up for day and night performances, and the skatebowl, where youngsters on scooters will be offered great prizes in a range of competitions running throughout Friday and Saturday.

The organising team are very grateful to the event sponsors, in particular the Napier City Council, Bikebarn, Sk8zone, MGP pro scooters, EIT and TTMT for providing funding and prizes.

“U Me Peace started through the work of a whole group of passionate people, no one person can take credit. This belongs to everyone,” adds Graham.

With more acts to follow stay up to date on facebook.com/UMePeaceFestival.

In November my Labour caucus colleague and fellow Hawke’s Bay MP Stuart nash and I held four “street corner meetings” in Maraenui.

The meetings were a success, attracting about forty-five attendees who came along with a range of issues for discussion, some seeking assistance and some just wanting to meet their local MPs and have a casual korero.

This is an aspect of politics I really enjoy: meeting people in their neighbourhood and discussing the issues that matter to them.

There were plenty of issues for us to follow-up, and it was helpful to have the opportunity to address people’s questions face-to-face.

It will come as no surprise to readers that the big issues for locals were housing and policing – and how the lack of these are exacerbating social problems in the Maraenui community. Rest assured your

local Labour MPs will continue to advocate strongly on these issues and work to keep the spotlight on areas where our most vulnerable are being let down by the system.

The other advantage to these meetings is that they allow us to engage with people in a different way and hopefully inspire them to feel like it’s worth voting.

Making people feel like politics is relevant to their lives is the great challenge facing our electoral system. We’ve seen this here with the record low turnout at local elections. We’ve seen what can happen overseas when people feel disconnected to the political system.

I’m now preparing for my next round of meetings in Gisborne, which will be followed by meetings in Wainuiomata and Wairoa. However, I will be back for more street corner meetings in Maraenui soon – keep an eye out for a flyer in your letterbox. It will be great to see you there.

Bringing politics to the streets in Maraenui

Meka Whaitiri, Labour MP, Ikaroa - Rāwhiti

Free, fun & family-friendly! All welcome so come along and enjoy! Nau mai haere mai!

U Me Peace Festival, Maraenui shopping centre Reserve,

Friday 9th, saturday 10th & sunday 11th Dec.

Our recent street corner meetings allowed us to hear what issues really matter to the people of Maraenui.

He Ngakau Hou - A New Heart - Maraenui’s Community NewspaperDecember 2016 3

Nelson Park Ward CouncillorsMaxine Boag & Api TapineWe would like to thank the people of Nelson Park Ward for electing us as their City Council representatives for the next three years.

We are committed to serving the people of Napier and are happy to help where we can.

To CoNTaCT us: Maxine: [email protected] 06 835 6495 or 021 024 70484 Api: [email protected] or 0274 599 761

We wish you all the best for the Festive season and for 2017.authorised by a.Tapine 173 Georges Drive, Napier

“Better bang for your buck”, that’s how recently sworn in councillors Maxine Boag and Api Tapine see their successful campaign of “working together” for the nelson Park Ward. "Having two councillors working as a team means we can share the workload and provide strong representation for the nelson Park Ward," said Maxine. For Maxine, a fourth time napier City Councillor, standing for re-election just made sense. “I feel my work (on council) hasn’t finished, and I wanted to have another term to carry on.” As for Api, Regional Learning Co-ordinator at the Maraenui EIT Learning Centre, he was approached by the community to stand for council, and acknowledges his constituents for helping him to find a new way to serve the city and develop himself professionally.

A focus for both Maxine and Api this term is to be approachable and easily accessible to the community. “We want to hold regular ward meetings to try and coordinate the needs for various suburbs and groups within the ward,” says Maxine. “These ward meetings would encourage the community to meet with us and put forward their opinions on issues they feel the council needs to be made aware of,” continued Api. They hope that an informal setting will entice residents to come and have their say.

Both Maxine and Api are passionate about the nelson Park Ward communities and hope to use their skills to progress important issues affecting the community, as well as balancing the needs of Napier as a whole, a requirement and underpinning principle they agreed to when they were officially sworn in. As the first successful

candidate who campaigned as Māori Api also brings a dynamic that may have been missing from the council table in the past. “My professional skills, life experiences and worldview give me confidence in engaging across all levels of the community and iwi,” says Api.

Running as a team was only the start as these two are committed to continuing to work together for the next term. Keep an eye out in future editions of He ngakau Hou and on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/apiandmaxine to keep up to date with what they are doing and how they can support you.

‘Working Together’ for the long haul

Councillors Maxine Boag and Api Tapine at the triennial swearing in ceremony. They intend to continue their platform of ‘working together’ throughout the term.

MOnTESSORI 3-6 has always focussed on embracing a trilingual approach, incorporating English, Te Reo Māori and Spanish languages and tikanga (customs). Founder Vicky Lumsden has worked towards employing specialist teachers with the appropriate skills so children have these rich cultural experiences as part of their learnings each day.

As the roll and community have evolved so too has their cultural calendar of events. Staff work closely with families to put together a calendar that reflects the heritage of the children attending. next year’s calendar already features the national Independence Day of Peru, Chinese new Year, Japanese Children’s Day and an Egyptian event as well

as their established Matariki celebrations.The latest event celebrated Diwali, the

Hindu festival of lights. “Manpreet Kaur, Montessori Assistant, did a fantastic job of leading this event. Children experienced creating Rangoli, a form of art work where colourful patterns are drawn on the floor and then parents contributed to the shared meal and dessert,” explained Vicky. It was a great success with nearly 100 hosted for the get together. Vicky adds, “It’s so important that young children of this generation experience languages and cultures so they learn to be respectful and inclusive as they grow up, especially as New Zealand becomes more multicultural.”

Children enjoying the celebrations

Left: The Montessori 3 – 6 team in traditional attire ready to celebrate Diwali.Right: Children-made Rangoli art. These colourful patterns are drawn onto floors during the time of Diwali.

cultural calendar promotes respect and inclusiveness

Carwen Jones, Year 13, William Colenso College.

Please helP Us tO shaRe the sPiRit OF chRistMas thROUghOUt the cOMMUnity. For many 2016 has been hard. Please consider donating food items and household goods and sharing the spirit of christmas

so that it is a happy time for as many of us as possible.Maraenui Donations disperse these items to families and individuals who have often exhausted all other avenues

including food banks.

Please show your support by dropping your donations to EIT Maraenui. Thank you.

Takin’ iT backCan you spot yourself, or people you know in this late 90’s throw back from U Me Peace festival. See you at this years festival, December 9, 10 & 11 at the Maraenui Reserve.

WITH Te Matatini being held locally at the Hastings Sports Park in February 2017, it may be the first time for some to experience kapa haka at this level.

Following is a quick guide to what each kapa (group) has to perform, as well as the final two profiles of ngāti Ranginui and ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga (nKKH) rounding out the four kapa descending from the Takitimu waka.

Within their performance each group must include six compulsory items; Whakaeke, Waiata ā Ringa, Haka, Mōteatea, Poi and Whakawātea.

The Whakaeke is the entrance section and involves the entire kapa. The Waiata ā Ringa is an action song in which hand (ringa) movements help tell the story.

The Haka is a crowd favourite, a chance for the men to lead the challenge and the entire kapa to express a lot of strength and emotion.

Mōteatea are a traditional style chant distinctive in rhythm and sound. Poi can be either short or long. This item includes swinging around the Poi skilfully while moving into different formations. It is a great entertainment piece.

The Whakawātea is the finale of each performance, the last chance to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

You can be a part of this incredible event by participating in the pōwhiri welcoming all visitors from outside of the areas and kicking off the competitions. Check out the pānui (notice) on this page to see how you can join the practices held in Napier. Earlybird tickets for Te Matatini 2017 are available till December 31 after which, prices will increase. Visit http://www.tematatini.co.nz/festival/buy-tickets/ for more information.


te Matatini 2017 – Takitimu Profiles

QUESTION (PĀTAI) Ngāti Ranginui Ngāti Kahungunu ki heretaunga

Nā wai to kapa i tapaina ki te ingoa “Ngāti Ranginui”/Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga? He kōrero anō tāu mō te ingoa?

Nā ngā kuia/ koroua o Ngāti Ranginui te ingoa nei i tapaina. He moemoeā nō rātou kia mārewa ai ngā taonga tuku iho, kia ora tonu ai te reo me ngā tikanga o Ngāti Ranginui whānui.

E rua ngā taha o tērā kōrero. Ko te taha tuatahi, nā ō mātau pakeke taua ingoa, mai i te kura. I tū tētahi rōpū i te tau 2008 hei rōpū ngahau, hei rōpū tautoko. Nō muri mai ka tīmata tētahi kōmiti whakahaere o te kapa, o nāianei, i tēnei wā, hei kapa whakataetae. I kaha matapakina e mātau ētahi ingoa engari ko tō mātau nei hiahia, kia whakaingoatia te kapa ki tētahi ingoa e hono ana ki te kaupapa o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga. I te mea, ko te hiahia i taua wā rā kia noho te kaupapa o te kura hei tūāpapa mō tō mātau kapa.

Nō hea tō kapa? (Where is your kapa based?)

Nō Tauranga Moana, Tauranga Tangata – Mai Ngā Kurī ā Whārei ki te awa o Wairākei

Ka hāngai ki te kura rā me te pohēhē nui he kapa hāngai ki ngā ākonga ō mua, o nāianei anake engari nō nga uri katoa o ngā marae o Heretaunga mātau. Nō reira, kei reira te kaupapa, kei reira te kura hei pātuwatawata, hei rauhītanga mō te kapa, mō Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga whānui

Nōnahea tō kapa i tīmata ai? (When did your kapa start?)

Wha tekau tau ki muri 2008 (ngahau)2014 (whakataetae)

Tokohia ngā tāngata o tō kapa? (How many people in your kapa?)

Hipa i te wha tekau tāngata He maha.

He pānga tō te nuinga ō ngā kaihaka ki Ngāti Ranginui/Kahungunu, nō ngā hau e whā ranei? (Do most of the people have a connection to Ngāti Ranginui/Kahungunu or are they from lots of different iwi?)

Ētehi nō Ranginui, ētehi nō ngā hau e wha

Ki taku mōhio, ko te katoa.

Ko wai ngā kaitātaki? (Who are the leaders?)

He tira whakarite e kawe ana i te kapa o Ngāti Ranginui

Taihoa e kitea.

Me aha te pakeke ō te tangata kia uru ai ki tō kapa? (How old do you have to be to join your kapa?)

Ka pā atu ki ngā pakeke katoa, ā he wāhanga mā te hunga rangatahi kia uru ai

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Ko wai te/ngā kaitito o ā koutou waiata/haka? (Who writes your songs/haka?)

Tokomaha o rātou, nō Ngāti Ranginui whānui

Ko Raiha Huata, ko Hira Huata, ko Josh Rakatairi, ko Hinematawaia Vercoe, ko Mahina Huata, ko Jeremy Tātere McLeod.

He tini ngā whakaharatau? Kei hea tō wāhi whakaharatau? (Do you have a lot of practices? Where do you practise?)

Ae he maha ngā whakangungu kei mua i te aroaro, kei ngā marae katoa o Ranginui tō mātou wāhi takutaku

Tōna tikanga āe, engari ki tāku kāo.Kei te Whare o Rongokako i Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Kahungunu.

He aha o wawata mō tō kapa? (What are your hopes for your kapa?)

Kia tū te mana o Ngāti Ranginui, kia rauora ake te reo o Ranginui me ōna tikanga/ kawa katoa ki runga i te atea ā Hinerehia, ā Tānerore.

Ko tā mātau pepeha kua tīkina atu mai i Te Aho Matua –“Kia mau tūhonohono te here o te ihomatua”, kia huri tērā hei wawata, hei moemoeā mō tō mātau kapa, kia noho tahi ngā reanga katoa ki runga i te whakaaro kōtahi, kia tuku iho i ngā mātāpono kia ea ngā toi whakaari, ngā toi rēhia, ngā toi a Tāne Rore ki roto o tēnei kapa o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, ā, haere ake nei.

He whakaaro anō tōhau kia whārikihia mā ngā kaipānui o He Ngākau Hōu? (Is there anything else you’d like to say to our readers?)

Ngā mihi mahana kia koutou katoa, he aroha whāereere nō te whānau o Tauranga Moana, o Ngāti Ranginui. Tīhei Tākitimu!!

If you are too shy or haven’t yet ventured into the world of kapa haka and you feel that you can’t do it, come along to our group, come along to our practices for that is our kaupapa to intitiate the spark for the love of haka, and an active contribution to the progression of Māori performing arts in Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga.

Piki Ratapu, Year 8, William Colenso College

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga (NKKH)

Ngāti Ranginui


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It’s all blue. A child’s ability to recognise different colours develops around 18 months of age. However, this does not necessarily mean they will be able to name their colours yet. Even if they can count to 10 and recite their abc’s, they may say that everything from the sky to the grass is ‘blue’ - this is because they are in the beginning stages of a complex learning task. The concept of colours is complicated. They have just learned that socks are socks. Now socks are pink or blue and shoes are blue, too? Also, two things that are called blue are not really the same colour, one can be lighter and one can be darker. So praise your child if they recognise that blue is a colour and focus on naming and practicing one colour at a time.

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CHRISTMAS is coming and the excitement for children across New Zealand is building as this magical, special time approaches.

While it is enjoyable to fulfil our children’s hope on Christmas Day, it can get very expensive. For some, it’s a time filled with worry and stress about finances and instead of eagerly awaiting Christmas morning, they are dreading their incoming credit card bills instead.Our budget advisors have some tips to help minimise the financial strain:• Check your bank statements from last year

to add up what Christmas cost. Include any travelling costs and extra food.

• If possible, put aside a small amount each week into a Christmas savings account

• Make a list of who you will be buying for and what you can afford to spend – some people like to buy for one person each pay day to avoid a ‘big hit’.

• Look into doing a ‘Secret Santa’ for the adults in your whānau to reduce the number of people you ‘need to buy for’.

• Consider homemade gifts like edible/craft ideas, some cost just a fraction of their bought versions.

• Take advantage of sales. If you know what you’re getting someone for Christmas, you can keep an eye out for when that item

comes on sale.• Visit a budget advisor to ensure your budget

is realistic. Contact napier Family Centre for an appointment Ph 843 7280.

• Try out our online budget which makes you consider all sorts of items including presents. Go to www.napierfamilycentre.org.nz

• If you haven’t managed to prepare well for this Christmas, don’t worry, think about implementing the above for next year.

For many of our clients, Christmas is a small event by necessity but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s the memories of fun, love and time spent together that your children will remember and treasure.

Christmas is a time of celebration, joy and togetherness and I certainly hope that these sentiments can be enjoyed by all families in our communities.

napier Family centre’s advice on budgeting for christmas

Memories of fun, love and time spent together at Christmas time are what a family treasures.

Suzanne Stewart - Marketing and Communications Manager

“Caine’s Carnival” Continues to give

It was a breezy but fun-filled day at the third annual “Caine’s Carnival, held at Marewa School, October 29.

The fundraiser, run in memory of Caine Tran who passed away in 2013 shortly after his first birthday, supports local families who have also recently lost a child or suffered a tragedy.

This year’s event honoured three young people aged 2 – 10 who are no longer with us due to cancer. Proceeds were split between their families, a family who lost their Mum, a family who lost their Dad, the Child Cancer Foundation and towards the purchase of a breast pump for the Special Care Baby Unit at Hawke’s Bay hospital.

Founder, Caine’s Mum, Thu-Lena Tran is the founder and instigator of each wonderful event that brings together a number of volunteers to make it happen. “I have a massive support team! Couldn't do any of this without the special people in my world,” she says.

Pukemokimoki Marae Phone: Marae 06 843 8707 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pukemokimoki.co.nz

PukeMokiMoki Marae TrusT Chairman: Tiwana Aranui Trustees: Mihi Jacobs Maureen Mua, Keith Price, Liz Ratima, Mariana Seymour.

Find us at 191 riverbend rd, onekawa, Napier 4110

The marae has been pumping, playing host to a number of varied events including a Wananga facilitated by William Colenso College which brought together educators from across the north island, free weekly health sessions

on Tuesdays provided by Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri, EIT horticulture and cookery classes, Napier and Districts Grey Power's pre-xmas luncheon and most recently a three-day International Indigenous Employment Symposium featuring

a number of experts and visionaries in this area. This is aside from the more traditional uses such as whānau celebrations and tangi. Over the past two months the marae has seen approximately 4,000 people through its doors.

Moving forward into 2017we recently farewelled Marae Coordinator angela Houkamau and she has now relocated with her whānau to her hau kainga, Porangahau. we wish her the best.

Te MaTaTinithe biggest kapa haka festival is coming to Kahungunu and Pukemokimoki will be hosting ngati ranginui during te Matatini 22 – 26 february. Every marae is fully booked and accommodation is at a premium. this is the time to showcase our culture to the world. Join us in celebrating te Matatini. go to www.tekahuoteamorangi.com/venue for further information.

- Pukemokimoki marae – a Place for all -

keePing the hau kainga (home) fires burningWith the marae so busy a number of volunteers came together at short notice, in the only two spare days available, to undertake a stocktake. This allows us to ensure that we have all the tools necessary to continue providing a great experience for everyone who visits.

A huge mihi to all those that came out and helped on Sunday 13 November and to everyone that has helped to keep the marae in tip-top shape over this extremely busy time.

Pukemokimoki is always looking for volunteers, if you want to offer your time and aroha please contact 843 1590 during office hours Monday-Friday and someone will get back to you.

Marae Bookings Bookings at Pukemokimoki have been

simplified to make it easier for whānau and groups to get in touch. Just call 843 1590 during

office hours Monday-Friday or 0210 686 476 after hours or on the weekend.

Please contact us as soon as possible when you have a date for your event as we are

becoming busier and busier. Please note tangi will take preference

over some events as we honour the traditions of marae and Māori

cultural values.



HēMI Wickliffe (31) and Tūrei Ormsby (22) aren’t who you would typically find sitting on the pae (orator bench) at most marae but these young kaikōrero, with a combined age that is less than the majority of their peers, are part of the changing faces upholding traditions and paving the way the for others like them. They are humbled by the trust instilled by those kaumātua who have given the OK for them to share these responsibilities with them.

They agree that many marae are being challenged to find those with the skill, knowledge and flexibility of time to assume roles such as kaikōrero. With a marked generational gap thanks to colonisation those who are younger are surpassing some of their elders when it comes to these traditional skills that are paramount to the continuation of Māori practices.

Hēmi whakapapas to Te Arawa, ngāti Porou, ngāti Kahu and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui. Tūrei is ngāti Porou, Kahungunu and Te Upokorehe. Regardless, they find many comforting connections through the pou that stand inside Omio, the wharenui (meeting house).

Both share that they were somewhat coerced and cleverly coaxed into the kaikōrero roles at Pukemokimoki. “I got tricked,” laughs Hēmi. “I came to pay my respects at a tangi and my uncle then instructed me to take service the next day.” As an Anglican Minister, Hēmi is sure he has attended and served at most of the tangi that have been held at Pukemokimoki over the last five years.

Tūrei came to napier to study under Materoa Haenga and Hiria Tumoana, two inspirational teachers he first came in contact with at eight years of age. He is presently

completing his Doctorate in Māori Mythology, reclaiming ‘Our Gods’. “There is currently no Dr in Māori Mythology. I’m pioneering a field and creating resources for others to learn from,” he explains.

Hēmi’s church commitments and Tūrei’s study commitments are fitted around family and the responsibilities they’ve taken on at the marae. Aside from tangi and whānau events, they make themselves available nearly weekly to the groups that visit the marae for educational and community purposes. “Most of these groups are not Māori. They need a bit of extra support to understand how to do things on the marae and why we, Māori, do things the way we do,” says Hēmi. And while the past is always respected and referenced, these two young men have their fingers on the pulse of the world whānau are living in now and the dynamics of the community. “Our flexibility breeds flexibility. We don’t compromise on tikanga but know and understand enough philosophically to justify and accommodate whānau wishes most of the time.”

While they were both thrown in the deep end, petrified when being instructed to mihi (welcome) manuhiri (visitors) formally before they were teens, their approach means those who come to learn from them will not be dealt the same hand. They understand the process and want to help new speakers learn the art of whaikōreo and connect with the marae. “We will explain to them. Anyone who wants to learn can come and sit by us,” says Hēmi. Tūrei responds, “come, the door is open, i roto i te aroha.”

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With the holidays coming up make sure you and your whānau have enough asthma medication. Accessing doctors and GPs over weekends and holidays can be really expensive so save yourself money, time and worry by being prepared.

We provide free respiratory health checks and consultations Hawke’s Bay wide and can see you in your home, our clinic or community venue. Call us, free from any phone, on 0800 ASTHMA (278 462).

We hope you and your whānau breathe easy these holidays.

Fresh faces lead into the future

In our June edition we reported on Tara Pearce’s then upcoming trip with World Class Dance Tours. She’s now back, with the trip having taking place September 24 – October 8.

While based in California she participated in performances at Disneyland, Hollywood Boulevard and attended a live taping of the final of the current season of Dancing with Stars, in which they got to feature.

Besides dancing, Tara’s highlight included shopping at Sophora and the Citadel Outlets, going to Universal Studios where she saw Bumblebee from the Transformer movies and meeting celebrity Lamar Odom. “It was the best experience of my life,” says Tara. “I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me get there.”

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he ngakau hou meaning “a new heart”

Editor Sally Crown & MCCT advisor Maxine Boag

The changing face of paepae at marae is reflected in the youth of Tūrei Ormsby (left) and Hēmi Wickliffe (right). The young kaikōrero are pictured here with Pukemokimoki kaikaranga, Marcia Crawford.

Dance trip of a lifetime - update

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Performing at Disneyland was one of the highlights of the trip.


Photo credit: Napier City Council

HE Ngakau Hou regular contributor, Year 13 William Colenso College tauira, Carwen Jones is headed to study at the Ara Institute of Canterbury having secured one of the sought-after places on the Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications – Radio Broadcasting.Her first choice for study next year, Carwen was nervous about being accepted to the course with more than 200 national and international applicants. Only 45 hopefuls were interviewed and from that just 20 were selected.

She decided to pursue radio broadcasting after initially being drawn to journalism and writing. “I liked writing particularly in Years 9 and 10 with Mr Fry.” But after spending two years in a school-offered Gateway course she found radio to be her preference. “Working with the voice is more fun and producing entire shows (for Radio Kidnappers) has been really enjoyable,” she says.

Good written skills will continue to come in handy and certainly contributed to her successful application and interview where she was tested

COnTEnT and bubbly, 5-month-old Jeremiah-Taylor (JT) Kemp is a beautiful baby boy who charms anyone who enters the room. You wouldn't know that he suffers from cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease affecting a number of organs in the body, increasing mucus levels and the likelihood of respiratory infections that makes breathing difficult. Diagnosed when he was just a month old coming to terms with his condition has been a learning curve for Mum Cefiro-Jai Kemp (19), but one she is mastering as she navigates specialists appointments, emergency hospital visits, research, medications and daily physiotherapy that she does herself.

Whānau support is crucial to both herself and JT as was demonstrated recently by five generations, 15 family and community members, coming together to participate in the 5km and 10km events, part of the napier Half Marathon held October 16. JT was the youngest of the group, pushed round the course by his grandmother Lea Moa (38) while his great-great-grandmother Crete Pinkham (74) was the oldest.

Cefiro-Jai noticed that the annual event was being run to raise funds and awareness for CF, for which there is no cure. She shared a Facebook post letting everyone know she intended to participate and suddenly had family and friends responding letting her know they would do it too. "That was the best part about it. Everyone getting involved and doing it for him (JT)," explains Cefiro-Jai. "It was cool to see everyone show up to support the cause and doing it all together as a family, kids, nans, Mum and aunties. Having all that support was quite overwhelming," adds Lea. Great-great-grandmother Crete Pinkham agrees, “There’s not many families around like us anymore. I’m real proud of us.”

Cefiro-Jai and younger brother Piripi (12) completed the 10km course on the day, while Crete and her sister Myrtle (71) were joined by JT’s grandmother Moe Vaaulu (55), Lea and the rest of their whānau and friends on the 5km circuit. Crete is especially keen to do it again. “Cystic Fibrosis is a horrible bloody sickness. I’d do it again for any sickness but especially those like CF that have no cure,” she says.

Five generations walk to support Jt

Mum Cefiro-Jai is learning to how to parent a child with cystic fibrosis and doing a great job with happy Jeremiah-Taylor whose illness bought whānau together to walk in his honour.

Radio Broadcasting career calls Carwen

Five generations completed the event in honour of five-month-old JT. Pictured here - Left BackCefiro-Jai (CeeJaye),Akinehi (Aki),Leahnna (Miss) Teizahr-Tre, Great great Grandmother "Nanny Mahue" (Nanny Crete), Great Grandmother Nanny Moe, (holding JT) Nanny Lea. Uncle Piripi (Kneeling) Photo courtesy of Napier Half Marathon.

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The kura extended a welcome to a group of ākonga (students) from Gisborne on November 23. The students and their supporters from Te Kura Kaupapa Maōri ō Ngā uri a Maui (TKKNUM) were in Napier for a noho based at Pukemokimoki Marae for their stay.

Nanny Judy arranged the exchange with a colleague from their kura through their connection with the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI). The visit began with a full

school pōwhiri before the planned hākinakina (sport) activities.

The two senior rumaki (immersion) classes were divided into five teams to face off against the 68 visiting tamariki who ranged in age from 9 years – 12 years of age. Two fields of ripper rugby, two games of bastketball and one Ki-o-rahi field were set up for the tamariki to get active in what turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far.

MaNaakitaNga – PLayiNg host to tE kura kauPaPa Māori ō Ngā uri a Maui

We wish all our whānau and hāpori a safe and happy holiday season. We close on Thursday

15 December 2016 at 1.30pm. We open

at 8am Monday 30 January 2017.

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me

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Samoa 2016

William Colenso College, Arnold Street, Onekawa, Napier. Phone 06 831 0180 - www.colenso.school.nz.

Every two years students have the opportunity to visit and experience another culture and country through our Samoa trip. The ten day trip aims to build confidence and self esteem for our tauira (students). This year’s trip was no different with 20 students and 8 adults travelling during the term 3 school holidays. Following is a memoir from Year 8 student, Layla Christison. The heat hit us the moment we stepped off the plane. The air was thick with humidity and harder to breathe than the air back home.

It took two hours to reach our hotel in Apia. We were so exhausted from travelling that we just went straight to sleep.

The following day we had breakfast and drove to the market, one of my favourite places to visit. They were full of fresh produce, souvenirs, traditional clothing and jewellery.

While we were on the main island of Upolu, we visited a plantation with Nuu who acted as our guide, went swimming and travelled around a lot. The beaches had white-gold sand and the water was aquamarine but offered little relief from the high temperatures – as it was as warm as a bath! The diving hole was amazing, with crystal clear cool water and three cliff-like ledges to jump off.

On Tuesday we took the ferry to the other island of Savai’i, then a three hour drive to our next hotel, The Vaisala! Our days here were filled with swimming, travelling,

walking and eating.

Snorkelling was another awesome experience. We saw brightly coloured fish, sea slug and snakes, huge starfish and coral with luminous tips - the sea was much clearer than diving at home.

The Blowholes in Savai’i were amazing. When coconuts were thrown in, they flew back out and landed all around us!

We also went for a really cool canopy walk whilst in Savai’i. We climbed a spiralling, metal tower with lots of steps, crossed a bridge made of ladders and wooden planks onto a wood structure that wrapped around an old tree. We then walked onto a platform-deck that gave us a view of the whole rainforest.

Swimming with turtles was definitely a day to remember. At one point Dom and I had a turtle lying in our arms while we fed it papaya. The turtles actually looked like moving rocks as the water was quite murky.

On the Thursday before we left, we were treated to a Fiafia Night. A Samoan performance group shared around 12 items with us and we shared ours in return.

When we reached the airport on our last day, a haka was performed for Nuu to say thank you for looking after us so well during our visit. A crowd of people surrounded us and watched.

A trip that I definitely will remember for a long time.

All too soon, it was time to leave.

Tofa Soifua Samoa

Carwen Jones has been accepted into the highly-regarded Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications – Radio Broadcasting course at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

with writing and verbal exercises that got her to think on the spot and articulate her opinions and messages clearly. A full portfolio, including recorded statements was also provided to get into the interview stage.

She is hoping that her future firmly sits in the radio industry and would be happy with any role from promotions or news writing through to announcing. But right now, she’s looking forward to getting stuck into study. “Being with 20 other people who really want to be there and teachers passionate about radio too. It’s going to be really cool.”

Rā whānau Pat MagillCommunity stalwart and ardent social justice advocate

Pat Magill celebrated his 90th birthday with a weekend of special events held across the first weekend of October.

The events brought together well-wishers from throughout the motu (country) and overseas. Walks to promote a

child friendly Napier as well as a hikoi from Pukemokimoki Marae to Otatara Pa saw groups ‘walk the talk’ to

acknowledge Pat’s belief in the power of walk to change lives. Friends and family also joined in the Aotearoa

Morehu event in Pat’s honour with plenty of activities and laughs for everyone during the weekend.

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valUes + can DO attitUDe = aMazing exPeRiences FOR henRy hill

The wall that started it all - Henry Hill tamariki in front of their Values Wall featuring role models John Cena and Valerie Adams.

Henry Hill Principal Jason Williams’ perseverance paid off in Chicago finally nailing down a video message by WWE wrestler John Cena for the school.

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IT’S been a year of proving the Can Kidz “Where kids CAn achieve anything” motto for Henry Hill School in 2016. The motto had always intended to be more than just words, with children constantly reminded that they CAn do anything, but it took on a life of its own when actions started bringing it to life for more than just the school community this year. Showcasing the unique Henry Hill style of ‘walking the talk’ and living their school values, put them on both national and international radars.

This year the school introduced three new values alongside the existing ones of being creative, confident and connected. These were resilience, perseverance and responsibility. While they had always been important it was decided that they would become a real focus for the school starting with their Values Wall.

Identifying role models that represented these values to adorn a wall in the school, Principal Jason Williams was adamant they had to be people that the kids recognised. “We asked ourselves ‘who and what are cool for kids?’ That’s how we came up with John Cena and Valerie Adams.” They are joined on the wall by Marvel character The Incredible Hulk shown smashing through the wall, representing breaking barriers and pushing through challenges.

The John Cena exPeRienCeAfter a disappointing attempt at trying to get the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.) star to record a message when he visited Auckland in August, Jason adopted Cena’s “never give up” motto on a trip to Los Angeles to visit schools in low decile

areas, later in the year.He flew to Chicago especially, sent a

tweet, a follow up to those he’d sent when the Values Wall was painted and when Cena was in new Zealand. Jason arrived at the “meet and greet” armed with his phone, poster and a picture of the kids in front of the wall, all things he was told he wouldn’t be allowed to put in front of the WWE hero. “It was stressful and emotional. I didn’t

want to let the kids down.” And he didn’t. Cena had read the tweet and connected with Jason as he waited in line. He stopped proceedings to share with the packed room who Jason was and why he was there and recorded the video message.

The experience featured on national and international news sites and programmes but most importantly showed the kids what could be achieved with perseverance and resilience. Things didn’t stop there though.

Val’S ViSiTFellow Value’s Wall hero Valerie Adams had also heard about being picked as a role model for the wall and wanted to visit but when the call came through Jason was too busy teaching to take it. “I was looking after 90 kids at the time. TV1 were told they’d need to call back.”

The three-time Olympian visited the school on October 26 accompanied by a Seven Sharp camera crew and was

welcomed with a rousing pōwhiri by the whole school before hanging out with some of the tamariki and getting to see herself on the wall. “She spent two hours with us,” says Jason. “She is a legit role model. Everything you see is her, nothing is manufactured.”

As well as a question-answer session, visiting classes and taking a shot-put workshop Val left a video message for the school too. “Hard work always pays off. Set your goals high, reach them but don’t forget to smile, be happy and enjoy it too. That’s half the battle,” she said.

MoRe To CoMeThese manifestations of their school values have blown the minds of Henry Hill kids, teachers and families and community this year. Jason explains that they plan to create murals featuring other heroes on other walls in the school. next up is Valerie’s younger brother Steven Adams, currently playing basketball in the nBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hopefully a visit from him could be in the near future now they have a contact in Valerie. “She told us she’ll just tell him to come. Play the big sister card,” says Jason.

Valerie Adams visits Henry Hill School in October to see the Values Wall she features on and spend time with students. “She’s a legit role model,” says Principal Jason Williams.

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Te Kupenga Hauora - AhuririOur Vision - A healthy, strong, well-informed Community

Te Kupenga Hauora - Ahuriri offer a stop smoking service designed to support whānau on their smokefree journey. Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri Stop Smoking Practitioners arrange free regular visits, goal setting, quit strategies and access to nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) such as gum, patches and lozenges to give whānau the best possible start to what is often a challenging journey.

For the Hepi whānau the upcoming arrival of a new moko, one who would be living in their whare (home), was the main reason that together they have taken up the challenge. Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri have been supporting the whānau since October.

Dad Ropata, Mum Rose, Son Henare and his partner Lorraine Tuakere are all at different stages of becoming smokefree but are committed to making sure they are before Henare and Lorraine’s baby arrives next April. Nanny Georgina is a great example having quit herself five years ago after forty plus years as a smoker.

While they only ever smoke outdoors, they agreed it is best for baby and themselves if they quit and doing it together is giving them more of a push. “We want to be a smokefree family, not just a smokefree home,” says Ropata.

Both Ropata and Rose have smoked off and on for over 20 years and Henare and Lorraine started as pre-teens. By recognising triggers like stress, habits such as the ‘first thing in the morning ciggie’, trialling different NRTs and continued support from Te Kupenga Hauora - Ahuriri they are figuring out what works for them and what doesn’t. Lorraine has quit while the others have all cut-down considerably which isn’t just good for their health but their wallets too. Ropata explains, “we understand that it’s a journey and don’t beat ourselves up. We’re getting it done, without a doubt!”

To get stop smoking support for you or your whānau call Te Kupenga Hauora - Ahuriri on 06 835 1840.

It’s about whānau – The Hepi’s are getting smokefree

Ropata (standing) Rose, daughter Josephine, Nanny Georgina, Lorraine and Henare are determined to be a smokefree whānau before Lorraine and Henare’s baby is born in April next year.

THe free Family Start programme is successful for a number of reasons but Community Support Worker Megan Wall considers parent buy-in to be the key to transforming parents and tamariki lives.

“We’re here to empower parents so eventually they feel strong enough to be able to do it on their own,” says Megan. The programme focuses on building on parents’ strengths and walking alongside them in a non-judgemental but educational role, giving parents facts and support as they need it. It aims to create long term positive futures for whānau through a series of home visits for expectant mothers and those with tamariki under five years of age.

Family Start is voluntary and therefore how willing a parent is to participate and buy into the process has a huge effect on them reaching the goals they identify at the beginning of the programme. “There are some that just soak everything up and go from strength to strength,” explains Megan.

Meena (26) is one of those parents. Living apart from her husband and isolated from

whānau she is raising three year old and six month old daughters and has been working with Megan through Family Start. In three short months she has grown in confidence enough to have her three year old in early childhood education, socialising and getting to know other mums and has arranged to start a Certificate in Animal Care at EIT next year. Having completed her previous education in Māori she had been nervous about undertaking study in English but has found her children to be the motivation she needed. “I want to challenge myself and test my strength,” she says. Raised rurally Meena has always loved animals and the course offers a path way to a number of jobs. “I want my girls to know I did something good for all our futures and made the most of opportunities available.”

Family Start is a FREE programme that focuses on health, education and social aspects of raising tamariki and overall whānau wellbeing. For more information call Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri on 06 835 1840.

Empowerment leads to brighter futures with Family Start

The FREE Family Start programme has helped Meena to gain confidence as a parent. Next year she starts a Certificate in Animal Care at EIT.

STAff from Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri have been training together and supporting each other to participate in a number of local fitness events this year. These include Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis, Pak n Save run/walk, Shed 2 triathlon series, Ironmāori ¼ and ½ events, Mitre 10 MEGA walk and the Harbour to Hills half-Ironman scheduled for early 2017.

With varying levels of fitness amongst the team, like most work-places and whānau, having Whānau Ora Navigator, Stanford Trainer and tri-athlete Faryn Ngawaka on staff to train and help keep everyone motivated has been key to getting everyone across the finish lines so far not to mention the finish lines they’re yet to tackle. Here are his top tips for encouraging participation and training.

• Enteralocalevent-challengingbut alsoachievable.

• Organiseregularteamexercise activitiesandsessions.

• Holdregularteamexercisesessions andhui–theygiveyouachanceto celebrateandacknowledgeprogress madebyindividualsandthegroupand identifybarriersandchallenges.

• 'EnvironmentCreation'-createan environmentthatisgoingtofosterand encouragepositivebehaviourse.g.

»Getorganised-haveyourtraining gearreadythenightbefore-it's onelessexcuseinthemorningto 'not'train

»Kai-ifyoudon’thavenaughtykai around-youwon’teatit.SIMPLE!

»Surroundyourselfwith'like- minded'people.Peoplewhohave similargoalsandpeoplewhohave apositiveinfluence

• Treatyourself!Allowsmalltreatsto acknowledgethegoodworkyouhave done.

• Set'mini-goals'alongtheway-this willensuremotivationlevelsstayhigh.

If we can do it, so can you - Team TKHA are doing it!

All our Services are MOBILE and FREE. Call us on (06) 835 1840All stories featured and additional information about our services can be found at www.tkh.org.nz

Prepared for TKHA by Kotare Services. [email protected]

Our Vision - A healthy, strong, well educated and informed community

•StopSmokingService•CommunityNursing•DentalHealthEducator•FamilyStart

•KiaPikiTeOra(Suicide Awareness/Prevention)

•ManagingYourHealthProgramme (Stanford Training)

•School-BasedNursing

•MobilePrimaryNursing&HealthPromotion

•SocialWorkersinSchools•WhānauOra•YouthServices

Our Services:How we can help YOU and YOUR whānauWe offer a range of health and social services for the betterment of our community. We are mobile and can come to you if needed and don’t forget that these services are FREE. Contact us on(06) 835 1840 orvisitwww.tkh.org.nzformoreinformation. As well as our usual services, we can offer you specialist care at our Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic.

DeCeMBerFriday 23 - With the exception of our Youth Service, the rest of our office wil close at 4pm and re-open on Wednesday 4 January 2017.

JanuarYWednesday 4 - Office reopens (9am).

FeBruarYWednesday 15 - Kahui Pakeke (9am-12pm).

upCoMing events

everY tuesDaY/tHursDaYNurse-led Clinic (Appointment required. Ring Ruth Wheatley on 835 1840 extension 716).

onCe a MontHEar, Nose & Throat (ENT) Clinic. (Appointment required. Ring Ruth Wheatley on 835 1840 extension 716).

Responding to the community: Marae-based health servicesEARLIER this year Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri spoke with a number of residents in the community to find out what they wanted or felt they needed from health services. Ease of access and regularity were two of the most common points raised and since then Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri has gotten to work establishing a free weekly clinic held at Pukemokimoki Marae each Tuesday afternoon.

With the marae a busy hub of activity the health clinics have already supported a wide spectrum of whānau.

Exercise sessions have attracted a number of rangatahi, the stop smoking team conduct Carbon Dioxide tests and provide nicotine replacement therapies, some of our new Pasifika families have attended this being their first connection with a local health services provider and whānau are meeting with the registered nurse around a number of health issues. These consultations mean they are getting a better understanding of their conditions.

From kaumātua to babies everyone is welcome. “It’s been wonderful to see whānau come and the marae be used to help improve community health and hear the kōrero they have to offer about what the marae means to them,” says Community Health Services Manager Nancy Taane.

The free clinic takes place at Pukemokimoki Marae, Riverbend Road, each Tuesday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. You are welcome to book in prior by calling 835 1840 or just dropping into the marae. If there is a prior booking or tangi the clinic is instead held at Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuiriri, 5 Sale Street, Napier.

REGISTEREd Nurse Ruth Wheatley has returned to Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri after departing in 2007 for nine years working at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison and she is excited to be back doing what she loves in a place that she loves.

Primary nursing in the community is her passion and reacquainting herself with the community she worked in for six years before her Corrections position is something she is really looking forward to. Ruth has over 35 years nursing experience including time spent in emergency departments, private and public hospital wards and even the Australian Flying doctor’s Service working with the Aboriginal community.

Returning to Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri in October Ruth has noticed an expansion of social services since she was last part of the team. “It’s great to see the on-site clinic service well established as well as a continuation of the mobile nursing that goes out into homes,” she says.

Ruth will be providing FREE primary health services, “basically anything you might go to see a practice nurse for at your GP,” she explains.

She is available to whānau either through the clinic with or without an appointment, at Pukemokimoki Marae on Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm and for those who would like to see her in their home just call 06 835 1840 to book a time.

OPENDOOrSEESNurSEruTHrETurN

Registered Nurse Ruth Wheatley returns to Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri after nine years. In response to community feedback, Te Kupenga Hauora

– Ahuriri are delivering a free weekly health clinic from Pukemokimoki Marae Tuesday afternoons, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Nau mai, haere mai – Everyone welcome.

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