NGĀTI KERE RONGOMARAEROA MARAE Issue 4

Ngāti Kere
Rongomaraeroa
Marae

May 2018
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Porangahau Branch of
Māori Women’s Welfare
League AGM, Elections
and year in Review!
Annually, the league members of Porangahau gather to review their year, plan for the future and elect their
executive. 2018 was no different. As we gathered at our AGM we remembered those that had gone before us,
the wonderful role models and the rich history of our Branch. Porangahau Branch is now into the 63rd year and
still going strong.
The election of executive saw the retirement of our wonderful President of 26 years Tangi Taiki. Her dedication
and guidance were acknowledged appreciation was shared for the work she had done while in the office of
President. It is now time for her to relax and enjoy the league as a valued life member and matriarch. Others
stood down from their positions and were also acknowledged for their contribution.
The new executive is:
President Angela Houkamau Vice President Mitarina Tipene
Secretary Tangi Taunoa Treasurer Maraea Clarke
On the first Monday of each month our branch holds either a craft day or a branch hui. You are welcome to
attend these.
Calendar of events:

11th June 10:00am Branch Hui 10:00am

2nd July 10:00am Craft Day 10:00am

If you are interested in joining our branch and working together for the benefit of our people, our community
and the league, then come along. New members are always welcome. TATAU TATAU
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Tamatea Ariki Nui

Porangahau was out in force in Wairoa and certainly made sure the locals knew Tamatea/Porangahau/Ngāti Kere were in the house.
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What’s up down at
the Pa
by Your Trustees
Over the months of Feb to now, some of the
highlights at the Marae were/are:

 Church service (1st Sun of each

month)
 Hui-a-hapu to consider use of
reservation
 Unveiling of Turoa Hokianga
 Visit from TKKM of NK ki Heretaunga
 Business Planning retreats
 Tamatea Ariki Nui
 Te Reo Maori Wananga
 AGM for Maori Committee, Marae and
MWWL
 Governance Training
 Tangihanga

Coming up in the following months

Check out the Marae Calendar either by clicking on the link on our facebook page or
clicking here
https://www.facebook.com/NgatiKerePorangahau/app/605855243192670/
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Summary of Trustee March/May 2018 Activities

These months were about the upcoming AGM and triennial elections for
the Marae Trustees. The nomination process was circulated,
nominations and bios received from each candidate and circulated to
those on the email distribution list. Those standing were Aimee
Hutcheson, Lisa Walker, Hiraani Hutana, Nicholas Sciascia, Piri Galbraith
and Raina Ferris.
Governance Training – this had been organised by the previous Trustees
and the first of three weekend wananga held on the 5 th and 6th of May.
This was well attended by 20 keen akonga. EIT’s Johnathon Sibley
shared his knowledge while allowing the hapu members present, to
come up with their own solutions and ideas.

On 28th April the AGM was held at Rongomaraeroa Marae. After annual The next wananga is on 26th May. If you were unable to attend the first
reports were presented those present were provided ballot papers while wananga you are still able to catchup and participate on the 26th May.
each potential Trustee spoke to the people. All expressed why they had
agreed to stand and what they saw as the pressing issues for them
should they become Trustees. The meeting then voted.

Newly elected Trustees were: Aimee Hutcheson, Lisa Walker, Hiraani

Hutana, Piri Galbraith and Raina Ferris. As per the Charter two trustees
remained – Helena Winiata and Graham Rapaea.

These trustees will meet in May to discuss roles and responsibilities and
to appoint their Chairperson and other executive office holders.

Work as usual – On going maintenance is being carried out as usual and

an electrician has been contracted to repair the lighting in the
wharepaku and Kere areas whilst also hard wiring the external spot light
and making recommendations for improved lighting in the wharenui.

Stocktake – A new stocktake of the contents of the wharekai has been

undertaken and will be presented to the new Trustees.

Hui-a-hapu – this was to discuss a concept plan for utilization of the

reservation between the urupa and the bridge. Some had expressed
concerns with having a building on the reservation so the idea was
shelved.

Heating – New heat pumps have been placed in Te Poho.o Kahungunu

and are wonderful for these cold evenings. The remote is a carefully
guarded item as they cost $147 to replace.
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Ahuriri Houkamau (Chairperson) Annual Report for
2017/2018
Jan 2017
MWWL were at the marae every Wed and Thurs
making hats for Matatini, by mid Feb they made over
150 which was a huge effort considering their small
team and limited knowledge on how to make hats.
Mike Mohi rang to say that Te Taiwhenua o Tamatea
have a role on Hawkes Bay regional Council to put
forward issues from our Taiwhenua. Roger Maaka was
stepping down and he recommended someone from
Porangahau.
12th Feb 17
First trustee meeting for the year. Paul Sciascia put
forward as our member for the HBRC.
Our 3 reps from Taiwhenua are, Paul, Brian Gregory
from Tapairu and Mike Mohi.
13th Feb 17
Tip, Angela and I attended Tamatea Taiwhwenua
meeting. Was given a very good explanation of why
we should be part of the Taiwhenua. In summary,
Roger Maaka says we are better off as a body with the
other marae especially with the treaty settlement
monies coming up. This also gives us a bigger voice at
Regional and local council. .
15th Feb 17
Bowen McLean invited 2 Chinese tour operators to
Porangahau to show them what we had here. Bo, Paul
Sciascia and I took them to Taumata sign then back to
the marae for a kōrero. They seemed very interested
in us and asked lots of questions. Be interesting to see
what comes of this. Things I got out of meeting.
We need some pamphlets about us for visitors to take
home.
We need to make up a marae package
4 March 17
Hui ā hapū to Finalise and adopt changes to Charter.
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7 March 17
Manuhiri from Mana Maori Kura o Maraenui (Te Kaha
about 100) stayed for 2 nights. They enjoyed their
stay. They were here about 9 years ago and liked it so
much they came back again. Few of us went down to
be with them, show them around Porangahau, shared
some local stories about Waipuna, Taumata and the
beach. Kura put on a show it was awesome. A few of
us saw them off in the morning. Nice visit.
11 March 17
MWWL hui. Good turnout about 50.
16 March 17
Trudy Hales will contact me re dates that will suit in
Nov to hold a marae day (Spring Fling). Will cost the
marae $250 but they will do all marketing and
bookings. They liked the idea of having a flax weaving
day. 1 morning and 1 arvo workshop. Pohiri to start
each session. Manuhiri can make something to take
home. Cost per head to be worked out.
21 March 17
Joe MacDonald contacted Tip re urupa. Roadworks
guys want to move drain along the front, closer to the
fence. It seems the sides of the road need
strengthening so this will affect the drains.
We had concerns about them encroaching onto our
land. Tip, Alan Wakefield and I had a hui with the
engineer at the urupa. Alan told them that there could
be bodies buried in that area where they planned to
put the drain. After discussion engineer agreed they
could not move that close to the fence, they will find
other avenues.
29 March 17
60 new mattresses, pillows and cases, sheets arrived
at the marae. PSGE bought these for all the marae in
Heretaunga and Tamatea
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3 April 17
Trustee meeting today-Margaret Simeons first hui.
Angela is contracted to Trustees as an administrator.
21 April
Tangihanga
30 April 17
Busload of tourists from Napier arrive at marae about
40+ of them. Organised by Rob Mclean. Manuhiri
made a lot of comments about cleanliness of marae
and they loved the rauawa carvings.
Big mihi to Selwyn and Puti
A big mihi to our kaitiaki o te marae
17 May 17
Rep from MACA group asked Trustees for $500+ for
the MACA group to lodge court claims. This was
followed up with an email from Erin
30 July 17
Hui a hapū called by MACA group. Their report back
on their movements plus a report on hapū structure.
Katrina (Morehus daughter) and Mike Wereta brought
onboard because of their interest in the kaupapa. We
met after hui, Katrina will look into a strategic plan for
hapū. Mike will do some homework on what other iwi
have done with their settlement monies.
Aug 17
Attended a hui at Tamatea Taiwhenua re bulk
insurance. A girl called Bonnie Parkes is driving the
kaupapa. Sounded awesome, invited her to marae to
present the concept on 10 Sept.
9-10 Sept 17
Wānanga reo spearheaded by Helena. David Tipene,
Helena and Pakake Winiata and myself kaiako. After
wānanga finished on Sunday, Bonnie Parkes
introduced bulk insurance concept to the hapū
followed by MACA hui.
11-17 Sept 17
Contacted Max Chatfield re accepting plans and the
costs. Received message he won’t be back at work
until November.
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Mon-Weds had heater people in to do quotes for new
heating system
Been trying to catch possums in the wharenui all week
with no luck.
18 Sept 17
Called the pro possum catcher will meet him on Weds.
Reckons he’ll get rid of them overnight.
Bonnie Parkes re visited marae to measure marae up
and sign our marae on for bulk insurance.
20 Sept 17
Mārama Fox visited the marae today. Pretty good
turnout.
Possum catcher arrived, set traps in whare roof and
surrounding trees.
22 Sept 17
Turfreys guy showed up to service the gas system on
wharenui side.
Maureen came around to share her plan re Spring
Fling. Her and Roseanne have and are making plenty
of taonga to display. Looking forward to the day.
L4 Waka ama noho from Fri to Sun (50+ of them).
Plenty of rave reviews about the facilities.
24 Sept 17
Reihana and David had their speel today for the marae
rep on the PSGE.
7-8 Oct 17
Spring Fling weekend was awesome. 3 groups – 10am,
2pm, then 5pm. Everyone loved their time weaving
with the team and Alan had an awesome setup
outside Kere with fishing nets and kites he had made.
The ladies did an excellent job with displays and
teaching in the whare. Excellent weekend, as far as
organizing goes I wouldn’t do much different.
Because of bad weather the beach activities were
cancelled so we did a few extra things this morning like
planting trees and Maureen and co did more weaving
with those that wanted to.
Weavers – Maureen, aunty Tangi, Hine Thorne,
Roseanne Tahuparae
Cooks – Puti Matete, Wiki and Hēmi Brown+mokos.
Ngā mihi nui ki a rātau
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9-10 Nov 17
Overnight visit From Flemington school. Porangahau
school came to marae for pōwhiri, most of them
stayed till after dinner. 100ish students split into 4
groups and did different activities, raranga, trip to
Taumata, kōrero about whare and art. They seem to
enjoy the activities. School were very disciplined, very
polite and mixed well amongst age groups and also
staff and parents. Very impressed with the behavior.
18 Nov 17
Marae Golf tournament. Morehu as an organiser did a
good job. Marae made money, golfers were happy so
good results were achieved.
He pīki mihi ki ngā kaimahi. A big thank you to
everyone that makes these days so successful. From
the cooking team to the BBQ team to the registration
and score keeping team to all the whanau who
generously donated prizes and of course the golfers,
tēnā koutou katoa.
24 Nov 17
Confirmed with Max Chatfield that we accept his
quote. As per the quote he has gotten in touch with a
Structural Engineer. He can’t look into the job till
January. If everything goes well we will be ready to
build in Feb 2018. But we need the funds to build new
ablutions and new sewerage system. Max knows a
specialist that will contact us.
Nov
Angela applied for and was successful at getting
$2500 funding from The Ministry of Culture and
Heritage. This funding is to celebrate the signing of
The Treaty Of Waitangi.
June 25th is when Te Hapuku Greening signed the
Treaty. We need to do something to commemorate
that.
2 Dec 17
Retirement dinner for John and Betty Galbraith.
Dec 7
Porangahau School Camp
31 Jan 18
Tangihanga. Body brought to marae for karakia then
to the urupā.
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4 Feb 18
Overnight visit by Chinese children and 2 Chinese
adults. This was initiated by the McLean whanau. I
think this will grow bigger in the future. The group
enjoyed their experience. Our marae team did an
awesome job hosting with a beautiful kai, nice
pōwhiri. Ka rawe ngā rā!
14 Feb 18
New heaters installed in wharenui and old ones taken
away.
15, 16, 17 Feb 18
John Te Amo and his crew from Centralines cut down
and mulched the poplar trees along the front of the
marae. We can now see the marae clearly and we
won’t get the mess from the trees every year. Big mihi
ki a rātau and also to Puti and Hine who put lunch on
lunch for them Fri and Sat as a little thank you.
21 Feb 18
Signed off Engineer report at Max Chatfields office.
This is needed to get ablution plans ok’d.
25 Feb 18
Hapū hui re kiosk on the reserve. Being a new idea
everyone seemed a bit shell shocked. A lot of
questions and concerns a few liked the idea but i don’t
think anyone was ready to make a yay or nay decision.
Decision was to send the idea out on email and get
wider feedback. We will work out a new date for
another hui a hapu then make a decision.
Kaumatua hui – a lot of discussion but not really
focusing on solving any one thing. Decision to hold bi
monthly hui to discuss tikanga of the marae. Next hui
have a topic of discussion ie tikanga of powhiri at
tangihanga. I think we should start with marae prep
before body arrives.
8-10 Feb
Moko kauae hui. Amazing few days
3rd March
Turoa Hokianga unveiling.
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4 March 18 Papatawa school from Dannevirke came for an

David Tipene brought down Jonathon from EIT in
introduce the Māori governance training program. He
did a very good presentation and everyone there
signed up on the program. We’ve worked out the
dates to start, program will be delivered on the marae,
weekend wānanga styles.
5 March 18
Higgins contractors put in new water line and meter.
Kura kaupapa Māori o Kahungunu ki Heretaunga on
the marae today. 150 students-50 adults.
21-23 March 18
Deanne Thomas (Tipene) brought her work group
from Wellington for a work retreat. They had a good
noho, they seemed very happy with marae and stories
we shared about the rohe. Another group leaving
Porangahau happy.
24-25 March 18
EIT Reo class noho.
Margaret Simeon moving to Taupo to live so she won’t
be standing to be a Trustee again.
overnight stay. A small but happy group. Most of the
tamariki and parents had not had a marae experience
before. They enjoyed themselves and we enjoyed
having them. Selina Wakefield is one of the teachers,
her Maureen and Alan shared kōrero about the marae
and the area of Porangahau. Nice mihimihi before
they left. Awesome having these schools visit the
marae.
21 April 18
Tamatea Arikinui perform at the Ngāti Kahungunu
regionals at Te Wairoa. Did us proud.
28th April 18
Triennial Elections
Trustees staying on-
Helena Winiata and Graham Rapaea
Trustees Standing Down-
Ahuriri Houkamau, Margaret Simeon and
Tipene Tutaki

25 March 18 Newly Elected Trustees for the next three years:

Porangahau Māori Committee AGM. Whole new Aimee Hutcheson
group elected in. Hiraani Hutana
Raina Ferris
Had 2nd part to Kiosk hui. Because of too many people Piri Galbraith
not liking the idea of putting something next to urupā
Lisa Walker
the idea was squashed. Didn’t bother putting the
proposal to the vote just told everyone we’d drop the
idea so it became a non-issue. Everyone seemed Regular Activities
happy with that. Church - monthly
Trustee Meetings – monthly
28 March 18
Marae Reo class – weekly, plus 3 weekend wānanga in
Civil Emergency Meeting held at the Marae. Over 70
the 17 week program.
people from all over the district attended. Plans were
drafted for Te Paerahi beach, The Porangahau Village Tamatea Arikinui - regular bi-monthly practices
(both sides of the bridge) and for the rural areas. These Kurawaka - regular Karanga classes
will be written up by the Civil Defense team and put
out to the community to continue to work on. Great Future Plans
effort by all present.
Short term
New Buildings – Plans to be accepted by Council
11 April
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Long Term
Reo Strategy – Weekly reo classes on the marae
learning reo and waiata.
Hapū structure – Governance Training starts 5th May
9am at the marae and continues for another two
weekend wananga.

Ngā mihi to those who keep

the marae looking beautiful
day in and day out.
Alan and Maureen Wakefield who look after the
gardens, lawns, spray the parking areas, look after the
wharetipuna and all attached whare.

Puti Matete and Hine Thorne who keep our wharekai

sparkling.

Joe MacDonald who maintains Kaiwhitikitiki Urupā.

Aunty Tangi, Raina, Haana and now Rauwena Barlow.

We are fortunate to have kaikaranga that live close by
and can make most of the pōwhiri at the marae.

A huge thank you to all of those that supported Angela

and I during the last 10+ years that we were both
members of the Marae Committee and the Marae
Trustees.

Te ahi kā, ngā kuia/koroua e pupuri nei i te mana i te

mauri o tō tātau marae.

Tēnā tātau katoa

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To seek input from hapu on various matters
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Keep an eye on our
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Issue 4
500 Club keeping the
Marae doors open
To all Whanau and supporters
of Rongomaraeroa Marae.
In 2010 Marina Sciascia offered the idea of a 200 club to the
Marae Committee which was implemented and has run
since. In 2016, the Trustees changed the club to the 500
club and contributions increased.
After the recent AGM Marina again put out a pānui for people
to contribute to the day to day running of the Marae by
contributing to this Club. It was encouraging the number of
people pledging to start contributions.
The concept is straight forward. If 500 whanau of the Marae,
contributed $5.00 per month there would be $2500 towards
the daily up keep of the Marae. We currently have 106
contributors – well short of the 500 we need.
We know you love your Marae
contribute but don’t know how
We know you are proud of how the
Marae looks now let’s keep it looking great
Start an automatic payment to
Rongomaraeroa Marae
at Westpac Waipukurau
account no: 030779 0133949 00
We are aware that many of you by reason of location or other
commitments are unable to participate actively in the daily
affairs of the marae and this is one other way to contribute.
We would like you to seriously consider the above donation
option in the interests of the marae’s future. If we can reach
our target of 500 people this will seriously take some
pressure off the committee and allow them to devote more
time to the bigger projects planned.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact our administrator Angela Houkamau (contact
details as per last page) or any of the Trustees.
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Tēnā koutou te whānau o Pōrangahau, Ngāti Kere, Ngāti Pīhere, Ngāti Manuhiri hoki.
2018 AGM and election of committee members was held at the Marae, on 25th March. Those in attendance
numbered 40. This was a wonderful sight as many had not been seen at an AGM before, were present and
engaged in the outcomes from this hui.
After the usual presentation of financial and annual reports, the meeting was handed to Haana Wilcox to
conduct the election portion of the meeting.
Congratulations to those that have stepped forward to be part of the Porangahau Māori Committee moving
forward.
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Study Te Reo Māori with Ahuriri

Ahuriri is offering the following programs
NZ Certificate in Te Reo Māori [Level 2] 6months part time starting Feb 2019,
NZ Certificate in Te Reo Māori [Level 3] 6months part time starting July 2018
and July 2019.
These programs are designed for those with no or limited Te Reo Māori. If
you are at all interested in understanding and speaking our beautiful native
language then make sure you contact Ahuriri for further information.
All classes start with a shared kai.
Call Ahuriri on 06 8555 217 or 022 6719737
https://www.eit.ac.nz/subject-areas/te-uranga-waka/
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Anyone wishing to contribute to this newsletter or wishing to make suggestions

on content and circulation then please contact the Trustees via the contact
details on this page.
CONTACT DETAILS
This is a hapū information sharing vehicle therefore your comments and input are
necessary for the successful growth of this newsletter.

Rongomaraeroa Marae
PO Box 80, Porangahau
27 Pah Road, Porangahau
Phone: 06 8555333
Other info
Administrator – Other useful sites on facebook
Angela Houkamau
 Porangahau Info – this is a landing page that has links to as many as
Rongomaraeroa.marae@gmail.com possible, facebook sites that involve activities in and around Porangahau.
Ph: 06 8555217 or  There is also a Porangahau events calendar at .
https://teamup.com/kscd269fokrh6m4bx3 . This calendar is growing in
0272643524 popularity as a place to see what’s happening in our village and beyond.
 In need CHB is a page where you can give or receive support in the form
of free items.
Facebook page (you can post or
leave a private message)

Facebook Group – establish for

Hapu to communicate with
each other on Hapu matters.

https://www.facebook.com/NgātiKe
rePorangahau/

Rongomaraeroa Marae A/c No.

030779-0133949-00