• When: Thursday 28 January 2021 10.00am-12.00pm
• Where: K.I.T.E, 5 Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim

Come along if you have any queries relating to

• Successions to whenua Māori
• Trusts
• Any other area that you may need support with relating to your whenua

We will also be bringing with us information on the changes to our Act, Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993 which come into effect on 6 February 2021.

Read more about the upcoming changes

We will have two kaimahi available, so feel free to drop in or contact us in advance to organise an appointment

Contact for more information:            

Joanna Gordon (Pae Manawa, Te Kooti Whenua Māori Te Waipounamu)

Joanna.gordon@justice.govt.nz

021 0232 4133

For over 100 years Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has been providing high quality education for the communities of Te Tauihu o te waka a Māui and Aotearoa.  NMIT recently signed a MOU with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the education aspirations of Iwi.

More than 100 qualifications

NMIT offers over 100 qualifications from certificates through to masters, including micro-credentials, short courses, certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes.

Te Toki Pakohe is the institute's home of Matauranga Māori courses, including Te Reo (Level 1-5) Ngā Toi & Raranga (Level 3). Our team of tutors are dedicated advocates of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and have a commitment to sharing their passion and experience with others.

Small class sizes, modern facilities

NMIT students experience a dynamic place to study with programmes that offer small class sizes, personalised tutor support and modern facilities. A large number of our programmes are available part-time, online or by blended learning. Close ties with industry, Iwi and community allows NMIT to offer work placements, apprenticeships and industry specific scholarships across a number of programmes.

Te Puna Manaaki

No matter which programme of study you enrol into- Te Puna Manaaki (Māori learner Support Services) are available to assist you with your journey. Our experienced staff offer one-to-one advice and support sessions, tutorials, study wānanga, and a range of workshops to help you achieve your study goals. We are located within Te Toki Pakohe, our space includes whānau rooms with computer facilities, study areas, kitchen facilities, and space to meet with peers or tuākana.

Nō reira, e tai mā, nau mai haere mai!

Contact us directly to discuss your plans for 2021: maorisupport@nmit.ac.nz

Helpful links

• Experience NMIT: nmit.ac.nz/experience-nmit
• Upcoming intakes: nmit.ac.nz/study/upcoming-intake
• Study areas: nmit.ac.nz/study/our-study-areas
• Study for free at NMIT: www.nmit.ac.nz/study/study-for-free
• Scholarships: nmit.ac.nz/scholarships
• Book a career conversation:  nmit.ac.nz/career-conversation
• Request a brochure online: nmit.ac.nz/forms-and-brochures/request-a-brochure

Get the new academic year off to a flying start: Take advantage of the new scholarship $1000 scholarship from NMIT, which will be matched by Ngāti Rārua to bring the total to $2000.

NMIT recently signed an agreement with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of our whānau, hapu and iwi.

More than 100 qualifications

NMIT offers over 100 qualifications from certificates through to masters, including micro-credentials, short courses, certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes.

Te Toki Pakohe is the institute's home of Matauranga Māori courses, including Te Reo (Level 1-5) Ngā Toi & Raranga (Level 3). Our team of tutors are dedicated advocates of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and have a commitment to sharing their passion and experience with others.

Small class sizes, modern facilities

NMIT students experience a dynamic place to study with programmes that offer small class sizes, personalised tutor support and modern facilities. A large number of our programmes are available part-time, online or by blended learning. Close ties with industry, Iwi and community allows NMIT to offer work placements, apprenticeships and industry specific scholarships across a number of programmes.

Te Puna Manaaki

No matter which programme of study you enrol into- Te Puna Manaaki (Māori learner Support Services) are available to assist you with your journey. Our experienced staff offer one-to-one advice and support sessions, tutorials, study wānanga, and a range of workshops to help you achieve your study goals. We are located within Te Toki Pakohe, our space includes whānau rooms with computer facilities, study areas, kitchen facilities, and space to meet with peers or tuākana.

Nō reira, e tai mā, nau mai haere mai!

Contact us directly to discuss your plans for 2021: maorisupport@nmit.ac.nz

Deadline for applications is 12 February 2021.

Aim of the Scholarship:

To support learners of Ngāti Rārua whakapapa studying at NMIT who show the potential to make a significant contribution to their whānau, hapu and Iwi.

Application due date: 5.00pm – 12 of February 2021

Selection criteria:

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Enrolled on a full-time or part- time programme at NMIT
• A statement of approx. 500 words demonstrating the need for financial assistance and show you have the potential to become an ambassador for NMIT and Ngāti Rārua whanui.
• The applicant must have whakapapa to Ngāti Rārua and the ability to register.
• The applicant may also need to attend a Scholarship panel interview if required.

What do you receive?

The scholarship is a one-off payment towards course fees to the maximum value of $1,000. Ngāti Rārua has generously offered to match the $1,000 scholarship. Ngāti Rārua will liaise with the recipient to pay this directly to them.

What do you need to commit to?

• Must attend the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony in 2021 at the Nelson Campus
• Agreeing to be available for promotional purposes by NMIT and Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust.

This page will be updated as new opportunities come in.

Contracts Analyst – Te Kiwai Fixed term (24 months) / Full time

Kia hiwa rā

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu works on behalf of the nine iwi of Te Waipounamu to determine the best ways to support whānau.  The commissioning agency model contributes to realising the power of Whānau Ora by developing strategies based on four guiding principles:

• Kotahitanga - collaborative approach to integrated solutions and delivery
• Kāinga focus - local solutions. Whānau initiated solutions are best.
• Panoni hou - innovation through investing in new solutions, encouraging social innovation and entrepreneurship to incentivise new services, new approaches and integrated solutions
• Kōkiritanga - partnering for success

Te Kiwai fund emerges out of a new partnership with Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu that will benefit tamariki and rangatahi Māori in Te Waipounamu, that are missing out on physical activity opportunities due to financial hardship.   The fund has been named Te Kiwai from “ko koe ki tēnā, ko au ki tēnei kīwai o te kete”; a joint activity in the uplifting for wellbeing for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the context of whānau.

The purpose of the fund centres on supporting the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi Māori who are in circumstances of financial hardship and who are eligible to receive support. A key objective for the fund is to break down barriers to participation, provide financial support for tamariki and rangatahi in the context of whānau who are experiencing financial hardship and missing out on physical activity opportunities. The funding will be facilitated through two existing funding mechanisms : RUIA fund and Puna funding.  

The Contracts Analyst – Te Kiwai is responsible for providing data administration, contract management, project coordination and general administrative tasks to enable to  organisation to tell an accurate and compelling story of Whānau Ora in the context of Te Kīwai Fund.

The Contracts Analyst  - Te Kiwai - will help maintain databases and communicate with entities around data and reporting. This will include promoting, managing and administering Te Kiwai funding on behalf of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. It will involve public speaking and engagement wtih rangatahi across Te Waipounamu.

You will be known, on the ground in the community supporting rangatahi in the context of whānau to achieve their aspirations, identify areas of upskilling and resource rangatahi to develop their capability.  Your sound relationship management, engagement skills and effective communication skills will see you succeed in these roles.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Navigator Tinana approach with support to approved entities to negotiate and manage contracts
• Manage contracts, track progress
• Ensure required information is loaded into the CRM in line with reporting timeframes
  
  You will have:
• Proven experience working with rangatahi Māori and within a kaupapa Māori environment
• Knowledge and experience with the Whānau Ora approach
• Demonstrated confidence in the use of Client Record Management systems (CRM)
• Strong monitoring and report writing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity and experience with a range of physical activities

More information and how to apply

For confidential enquiries, please contact
Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or
Sacha Mac Donald 027 386 9288.

Alternatively you must apply with your cover letter and resume to the following link https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=7926.

Applications close 28 January 2021.

Find more jobs at https://www.teputahitanga.org/recruitment

Kaiarataki, Te Pataka Incorporated

Te Pātaka Inc was established in June 2020 to support Māori whānau who experience hardship by referring them to services within the Marlborough community who might meet their wider wellbeing needs; and/or to provide packages of care to support their short term hardship needs.

In the spirit of kotahitanga, also provide support to pātaka based at both Whakatu Marae and Te Awhina Marae.

O TĀTOU WHAIPAINGA – OUR VALUES

In all our activities we seek to realise, and encourage others to demonstrate our identified values of whakapapa, tikanga Māori, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, tohungatanga, rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, wairuatanga and kotahitanga.

Our kaupapa is that no whānau go hungry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Kaiarataki to join our team based at Wairau. This role has two key purposes:

• To support the day to day oversight of pātaka based at Wairau, Whakatu and Te Awhina.
• To implement Te Pātaka Inc annual workplan.

This is a fantastic role and opportunity that will suit someone who is looking for part time work and enjoys working towards positive outcomes for Māori whānau.

Download the position description

All applications to Admin@tepataka.co.nz.

Applications close 30 January 2021.

Kaiwhakahaere Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Charitable Trust

• Direct report to the Board
• High profile, influential role
• Leadership and commercial responsibilities

Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Charitable Trust is a newly formed entity representing the eight iwi of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui. Created in response to the impacts of COVID-19, the overarching purpose of the Trust is to create the best conditions for whānau to thrive.  

Strategic priorities include, Whāngai – Feeding our People, Tāwharautia – Shelter and Support, Whiwhi Mahi – Work and Training, Whai Oranga – Holistic Wellbeing and Whakawhiti – Communication, co-ordination and advocacy.

Reporting to the Chair of the Board, the Kaiwhakahaere is responsible for establishing and managing the Trust and leading the achievement of the Trust’s vision and objectives.  This will be achieved through building a highly effective team and developing relationships with the Board, Iwi, hapū, and whānau, advocating for their interests.  

Your broader operational responsibilities and accountabilities span financial, leadership, operational oversight, Board reporting and supplier/contractor management.   You will develop partnerships with a broad range of organisations, providers and agencies, including local and central Government to deliver on the strategic priorities.  

To be successful in this role, you will need an affiliation or understanding of the dynamics of Te Tauihu iwi and established networks within iwi, hapū and whānau. You will have proven experience as an Operations or General Manager, preferably within a start-up organisation and can demonstrate skills across all aspects of business leadership and management.  

You will be familiar with Tiriti o Waitangi and its application and competency in te reo and tikanga Māori is highly desirable.  Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and facilitation skills are essential, combined with a proven track record of successfully developing and delivering strategic outcomes.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape a positive future for iwi, hapū and whānau in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui.

View job description

Apply online ASAP

For further enquiries please contact Odette Shearer ph 021 2708657 or email odette.shearer@intepeople.co.nz

Māori Engagement Adviser - Rata Foundation

Can you bring strong relationship management skills and analytical skills, along with a passion to support hapori to realise aspirations?

E pātuki te manawa o te Rātā, he oranga mō te iwi.

Rātā Foundation is the largest philanthropic funder in Te Waipounamu, positioning it as unique and independent in the region's philanthropic community.

Over the last 30 years, they have assisted hundreds of organisations through grants, totalling over $600 million, to create positive outcomes for communities across Waitaha, Te Tau Ihu and Wharekauri with the aim to create positive change within communities, by supporting and promoting innovation and learning amongst their stakeholders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The role of Māori Engagement Advisor aligns with their purpose of investing in communities. This busy role will work closely with the Team Leader, Cultural and Community Relationships and the Community Investment Team members to engage with hapori Māori and the wider community, manage grant applications and funding relationships.

Mōu | About you

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• High level of Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to gather data from a range of sources
• Customer focused
• High level relationship building skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and an ability to self-manage
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valued team member and ability to work well with others
• Adaptive and able to respond positively to change
• Ability to catalyse partnerships
• Well-developed facilitation skills

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of tikanga, Te Ao Māori and how to engage with iwi, hapu and whanau.  They will demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with diverse groups - resulting in positive outcomes for communities.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you are seeking a role where investing in communities to bring about intergenerational change, then apply now.  In return, you will be part of a great team of professionals investing in its people, offering career growth and individual development opportunities and a host of other benefits.

Please contact Roz Grant 0226871790 and apply through seek.

Job boards        

The jobs boards are updated frequently and are a good source of new opportunities.

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We have high demand for work-ready people to help support business to deliver essential services across the country. We can help you find the right job in your region.

Work the Seasons

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Looking for work? Here you’ll find information about careers, training and links to jobs available in our primary industries - on our vineyards, forests, farms, orchards and seas.

Connected NZ

If you want to find a job, find staff, get options to train or retrain or find business support - head to connected.govt.nz.

Current vacancies at Kono

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Vacancies

More Te Tau Ihu vacancies

• Tasman District Council
• Nelson City Council
• Marlborough District Council
• Nelson Marlborough DHB
• TradeMe Nelson Tasman jobs
• TradeMe Marlborough jobs
• Te Putahitanga

Free courses at NMIT

Kia ora koutou

We are pleased to be able to offer the following two Adult and Community Education programmes for free, available either face to face, blended or fully online in a variety of locations:

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the iwi of Te Tauihu


To increase the understanding and awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi within the regional context of Te Tauihu o te Waka a Māui (Top of the South Island of New Zealand). It will give individuals and workplaces increased confidence to support their continuing engagement with the iwi of Te Tauihu.

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Discuss the key principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi, and how they relate to Te Tauihu
• Explain early Aotearoa/New Zealand history, inclusive of both Māori and non-Māori viewpoints
• Identify the iwi of Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

The course is 40 hours long and can be undertaken in any of the following ways:

• Face to face - 40 hours delivered face to face in various locations throughout the region, 2 hours per week
• Blended - 20 hours face to face in various locations throughout the region, 1 hour face to face and 1 hour online per week
• Online - 40 hours online undertaken at your own pace and the comfort of your own home or office.

Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu

This course will introduce te reo me ona tikanga Māori within the context of Te Tau ihu o te Waka a Maui (Top of the South Island of New Zealand). Students will be introduced to cultural concepts and practices, pronunciation, greetings, songs, and forms of language appropriate to work, home and community contexts.

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Prepare and deliver a paku mihi according to set instructions
• Learn and perform a waiata
• Learn and perform a karakia, demonstrating understanding of appropriate associated tikanga according to Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Iwi

The course is 40 hours long and can be undertaken in any of the following ways:

• Face to face - 40 hours delivered face to face in various locations throughout the region, 2 hours per week
• Blended - 20 hours face to face in various locations throughout the region, 1 hour face to face and 1 hour online per week
• Online - 40 hours online undertaken at your own pace and the comfort of your own home or office.

How to enrol

• Download and fill out the attached document to the best of your abilities / knowledge or contact us to be sent a form.
  NMIT application form
• Indicate on the enrolment form under Programme Details the name of the programme and delivery i.e. Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu - Blended
• Email to maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz or drop it into one of our NMIT campuses


Got a question or need help?

• Email maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz, or
• Come see us at Te Toki Pakohe, D Block at the Nelson Campus, or
• Phone 03 546 3620
  

Find out about other NMIT courses on their website.

Practical help for re-training

The Tertiary Education Commission has created a new COVID-19 hub on careers.govt.nz with support and practical help people who have lost their jobs during COVID-19.

Nau mai!, Haere mai!

This wānanga will be packed with not only learning the history of the whenua but shared Māori rugby experiences from whānau, pathway opportunities for Māori rugby and our plan forward for Te Tauihu Māori rugby. We look forward to seeing you at our wānanga.

• Saturday, 16th January 2021,
• Māori Pa Road, Delaware Bay
• 11 am Pōwhiri

Register for our wānanga

Presented by Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Maui Māori Rugby Board.

Te Pātaka o Wairau are excited to host our next Māori Night Market on Friday 5 February 2021 (Waitangi Weekend). We love to enjoy the atmosphere created and many wonderful business’ Toi Māori art and craft, rongoā and especially your beautiful kai so whānau ma nau mai, haere mai, hoki mai.

We are seeking stallholders for the next Te Pātaka o Wairau, being held at Seymour Square on Friday 5 February 2021, open to the public from 4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m.

Te Pātaka o Wairau is a celebration of small to medium sized Māori businesses, providing you with an opportunity to showcase your products and talent to the general public during an evening of Māori kai, arts, products, kapa haka and entertainment. It’s all about celebrating Te Ao Māori, and it’s all about whānau!

The event celebrates the Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne and Ngāti Toa connection to the Wairau River, respecting how important the river is to their wellbeing through the generations.

Under the umbrella of the three local manawhenua iwi, Ngati Rarua, Rangitane and Ngati Toarangatira, we invite you to enjoy this free event as part of Waitangi Day celebrations.

More information

• Stallholder guidelines and information
• Registration form

To receive the early bird rates, your registration and payment must be received by the 21 December 2020.

No registrations will be accepted after Thursday 28 January 2021.

Contact

Any questions whānau please email, txt or call.

• Contact: Te Ra Morris
• Phone: 021 943 983
• Email: tera.morris@teputahitanga.org
• Like their page to stay up to date  https://www.facebook.com/TePatakaoWairau

It’s been a challenging year and now is the time to rest and recharge as we look forward to 2021.

On behalf of all the trustees and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua we wish you all good health and happiness in the year ahead.

Meri Kirihimete,

Kia atawhaitia i te tangata i muri i a ahau, kia pai te noho.

Paimārire

Project Mahitahi is seeking ideas for a logo to represent the vision for this work that will be recognisable, and will symbolise the many partners working together to achieve that vision.

There will be prizes for all four entries selected to progress to completion, with the creator of the winning entry working with a professional designer to see the logo through to a completed stage.

More information

For further information and to find out how to participate, email: susan.moore-lavo@ncc.govt.nz.

The competition runs from now until 5pm 5 February 2021.

About Project Mahitahi

Visit the Nelson City Council website to learn more about this project

Header photo: http://nelsontasman.nz

E wehi ana ki ngā atua, he maungārongo ki te mata o te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa, ahakoa ko wai, ahakoa nō whea.

Ki ngā mate o te tau, kua whakamana te karanga o ō tātou tūpuna, haere, haere, haere...

E te iwi whānui, tēnā koutou

It is with pleasure that we present the annual report for 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020, a year where we continued to progress the rights, interests and advancement of Ngāti Rārua, despite not having a full contingent of staff. This in a large part is due to the kaha of Trustees and a small, but highly committed workforce.

Download the 2020 Annual Report

The Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) Consumer Council is taking expressions of interest to fill three positions.

The Consumer Council is an advisory group to Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH). It is comprised of community representatives who provide a strong voice for the community and consumers on health service planning and provision. The council provide input into a wide range of initiatives and projects. They also share stories and themes from the community to help NMH understand what matters and what’s happening for health consumers across our region.  We are looking for people who have the following attributes:

• A genuine interest in the health sector and wants to advocate for a consumer-centred health service
• Experience of the health system to advocate for consumer interests
• The confidence to ask questions and share your views in a group and with staff
• A range of connections and networks in the community, and an ability to bring the voices of the community to the group

There is more detail information, including the expression of interest form on our website here:  https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/quicklinks/about-us/governance/consumer-council/join-the-nmh-consumer-council/

Organisations can also nominate people so if you know of someone and they are happy to be nominated we would love to have a nomination from you.

Expression of interest close on 29^th November 2020.

Contact for more information

Lorellin Syben

Improvement Facilitator - Consumer Engagement,
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board

Lorellin.Syben@nmdhb.govt.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua and Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Maui (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, NMIT) have this week signed a memorandum of understanding to improve access to education and retraining opportunities, as well as give local students pathways to employment.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham said the agreement was of mutual long-term benefit to both parties.

“This connects directly into our strategic goals as an iwi,” he said.

“It means we can increase access to quality education options in our region for our whanau, hapū and iwi. Together with the scholarships we offer, it provides options for people to re-train or upskill, which is incredibly important in the time of Covid-19.

“In addition, our iwi businesses can provide employment opportunities to NMIT students and graduates – meaning local people can get local jobs.”

The agreement means Ngāti Rārua and NMIT will work together to:

• Promote Ngāti Rārua and their businesses to NMIT students who align with the iwi, kaupapa and or businesses of Ngāti Rārua
• Promote tertiary education at NMIT to iwi, hapū, whānau,staff and haporiof Ngāti Rārua
• Drive increased participation in Ngāti Rārua scholarships and in tertiary education at NMIT
  

Mr Graham said the agreement was long term, but had flexibility. “However the world may change, good education leads to meaningful work, I’m delighted NMIT and Ngāti Rārua can work together to ensure we make the most of our local talent and our opportunities.”

E ai ki ngaa korero e tika ana, kia atawhai i te tangata i muri i au, kia pai te noho.

NMIT Chief Executive Officer Wayne Jackson said the agreement strengthened the institution’s commitment to the local community.

“More than ever we need strong links between community, education and employment. This agreement will help us achieve that.”

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is pleased to invite all Registered Members to the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Details are:


Venue: Marlborough Room, Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred Street, Blenheim


Date: Saturday 21 November 2020


Start: 10.30am

AGM Agenda:
1. Karakia, mihimihi, welcome
2. Annual Report for year ending 31 March 2020
3. Confirmation of 2019 AGM minutes
4. Confirmation of Auditor for year ending 31 March 2021
5. Farewell of retiring Trustee and welcome to incoming Trustee
6. Lunch

Documents

The 2020 Annual Report and 2019 AGM minutes will be available after 16 November 2020 for registered members from:
• Tokomaru House, 15 Kinross Street, Blenheim;
• Whakatū Office, 56 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson;
• the AGM; or
• by emailing admin@ngatirarua.co.nz

Introducing Kia Pai te Noho - our strategic plan

Kia Pai te Noho is the strategic plan for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua for 2020– 2040. The strategy enables the successful fulfillment of tūpuna and their generations who dreamed of a better life for their uri whakatipu/ descendants, those who forged a new home and adapted to survive and thrive in the top of the South Island - ‘Te Tauihu’.

The whakatauaki derives from Te Tana Pukekohatu, mokopuna of Turangapeke. His ōhākī charged descendants to:

Kia atawhaitia i te tangata i muri i a ahau, kia pai te noho.
Be kind to all peoples, live well.

Copies of Kia Pai te Noho will be distributed at the AGM in November, and will available on www.ngatirarua.co.nz and at offices in the near future.

Updated 2 November

Tēnā tātou e te whanau. This page explains some of your options for support during this time and links to official information.

Contact us

We are here for you and ready to assist.
0800 642 847
matou@ngatirarua.co.nz

Read full Covid-19  information from Te Waiora - Nelson Marlborough Health

Read advice in Te Reo Māori from covid19.govt.nz

We are at Alert Level 1

Aotearoa is at Alert Level 1.

Alert Level 1 information

• Practice good hygiene - stay home if sick.

Keep track of where you have been

The Ministry of Health has launched its official contact tracing app called NZ COVID Tracer. It is available for download on both Google and Apple online stores.

Visit the NZ COVID Tracer webpage.

Visit covid19.govt.nz for the latest information

Where to get tested

1. At your regular GP clinic or iwi healthcare provider
2. At an after-hours medical centre, listed on the Nelson Marlborough Heatlh website at: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/covid-19

About COVID-19 asymptomatic testing during Alert Level 1

• Testing is free – regardless of citizenship or visa status.
• You do not need to be enrolled with a general practice.
• You do not need to self-isolate after the sort of asymptomatic testing described here.
• Results are usually available within 48 hours.

Covid-19 information for parents and whānau from the Ministry of Education

If you have any questions about tamariki going to kura or school events, read the Ministry of Education website

Whanake: Job and training opportunities

We regularly update our page of job and training opportunities.

Mauri Ora fund

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua uses the Mauri Ora fund to support whānau to hold wānanga on whakapapa, reo me ōna tikanga and other activities. You can apply for up to $5,000+GST at any time.

Read more about the Mauri Ora Fund

Regional Business network - support for whānau business

Are you a business owner of a small to medium enterprise? If you could get up to $5000 approved funding for professional advisory services, and it was an easy straight forward process would you apply for this funding?

If you said yes to both continue reading.

Kaupapa Atawhai

Are you or your whānau struggling due to COVID-19?

Kaupapa Atawhai has been created to provide some immediate assistance to our most vulnerable whānau who have been impacted by COVID-19 and the resulting government restrictions.

It is designed to support those in need, such as:
- Kaumātua
- People who are unwell
- People who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Kaupapa Atawhai is a joint project between:
Ngāti Koata Trust
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua
Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust
Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust
Wakatū Incorporation

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Accommodation and assistance

If people have an urgent need for accommodation, then they can call MBIE Temporary Accommodation Service on 0508 754 163.

If financial assistance is required to use that accommodation, then call MSD on 0800 559 009.

Other important phone numbers include:

• Call the free government helpline  0800 779 997 or on 0800 22 66 57 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).
• Call or text 1737 – free, anytime – to talk with a trained counsellor
• Call Healthline 0800 358 5453
• Call your local GP
• Call 111 in an emergency

Funding for community groups

The Community Capability and Resilience Fund is a  $36 million fund is available from 1 August 2020 to support community  initiatives that support the rebuild and recovery from COVID-19.

Read more on the MSD website

Virtual karakia Monday nights at 7pm

E te whānau, please join us online every Monday night for a combined Te Tauihu virtual karakia.

This was instigated last week as part of the temporary change in tikanga around tangihanga. It was so lovely to see faces from across the rohe, so it’s been decided to run it every Monday night at 7pm.

Here’s Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō cultural advisor and Omaka Marae general manager Kiley Nepia to tell you all about it.

Anyone with a connection to Te Tauihu is welcome to join. All you need is a phone or computer – and just make sure you have downloaded the Zoom software.

When: Every Monday at 7pm
Link: https://zoom.us/j/342520144
Meeting ID: 342520144

Mauri ora!

This notice formally declares elections results and provides details of the AGM.

Declaration of Result of Trustee Election, and Notice of Annual General Meeting for Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust and Ngāti Rārua Settlement Trust

Nominations Received

Nominations for three (3) Trustees of the Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust and Ngāti Rārua Settlement Trust (collectively known as Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua) closed at 4pm on Thursday 15 October 2020. The following members have been duly nominated:

• LUKE, Andrew (Anaru)
• PIGGOTT, Rima
• THOMAS, Renee

As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, a physical election is not required, and Andrew (Anaru) LUKE, Rima PIGGOTT and Renee THOMAS are duly declared elected trustees.

Annual General Meeting

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua are pleased to announce that an Annual General Meeting will be held at the Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred Street, Blenheim at 10.30am on Saturday 21 November 2020.

Matters to be discussed at the Annual General Meeting are as follows:

1. Karakia timatanga
2. Mihimihi
3. Annual Report for 2019-2020
4. Appoint Auditor
5. Farewell and welcome Trustees
6. Lunch (12.30pm)

The Trust’s Annual Report and 2019 AGM minutes will be available after 16 November 2020 from the Trust offices at 15 Kinross Street, Blenheim and 56 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson or www.ngatirarua.co.nz or at the AGM.

Dated at Blenheim, 21 October 2020

Dale Ofsoske, Returning Officer
Independent Election Services Ltd
for Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust & Ngāti Rārua Settlement Trust

With the help of Te Pūni Kōkiri, we’re initiating a pilot community housing repair programme to reduce the number of Māori living in unhealthy, unsafe or substandard housing situations in Te Tauihu. We're starting this work in Wairau and we need 10 whānau Māori who need assistance to make vital repairs to their whare.

If you live in your own whare in Wairau and you need some essential repairs done to make it more healthy or secure, please let us know as soon as possible.

This is a limited time pilot offer.

• Phone 03 577 8468 or 0800 642 847 Leave a message with name, address and best contact details.
• Email: admin@ngatirarua.co.nz

Who can get help?

Any whānau who own and live in their houses in Wairau can apply to get essential repairs done to make their homes healthier and safer. There is an assessment process to complete and if you whānau meet the TPK criteria, contractors will then come and look at the work that needs to be done. The last step will be identifying the first 5 homes to undergo repairs. We hope that this pilot will be so successful that it can be rolled out across Te Tauihu in the coming year.

Get in touch - don't delay

If you are Māori, you own your home and your whare needs essential repairs to make it more healthy or secure, please let us know as soon as possible.

This is a limited time offer.

• Phone 03 577 8468 or 0800 642 847 Leave a message with name, address and best contact details.
• Email: admin@ngatirarua.co.nz

Please spread the word.