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E-PANUI 31 AUGUST 2010

Posted by moana on Aug 30, 2010 - 4:37 PM

Te Rünanga o Ötäkou (Inc)

E-PANUI 31st August 2010

Kia ora koutou

Runanga General meetings

Nau mai, haere mai nga uri o Otakou

To all Hapu members

Runanga meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month.

Next meeting This Sunday, 5th September, 1pm

Preceded by Hakuiao Building Project Wanaka , 10am

Theres been lots of hard work going on in the background – funding applications submitted and lots of korero on our options. And now its time to make some decisions. Come along and have your say!

- Meeting starts at 10am - - Pot-luck lunch at 12 midday -

Come along and wanaka with us to get this project going!!

NAU MAI TAUTI MAI

KAPA HAKA PRACTICES AT TE TUMU FROM 1- 4PM ON THESE SUNDAY’S:

15th August 29th August 5th September 12th September

For the Hui-a-Tau at Karitane, and for the National Manu Korero coming up: Learning Moteatea , haka powhiri and haka Led by Paulette and Komene: Tēnā, tukuna tēnei kia rere atu ki ngā moka katoa o tō tātou hapori (send the word out please!!)

NAU MAI HAERE MAI TAUTI MAI

Kia hiwa ra kia hiwa ra

CHARTER / TE KAWENATA o NGAI TAHU

Sat 18th September – Sun 19th September 2010

This hui will be of high importance to members of Ngai Tahu whanui who have an interest in discussing and reviewing the “Charter of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu”, the underpinning principles, performance and nature of the “contract” between the “members” (ie; Papatipu Runanga) and TRONT.

Please RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by 31st August, 2010

Do you love weaving? Have you always wanted to learn?

The whānau komiti are interested in helping sponsor and organise a Korowai Making project.

We have had some contacts from interested people with a range of weaving skills from none to some. But if we‘re going to get this project off the ground we really need more fully-committed people

We have identified a Master weaver and she has offered her support to teach us but we need to identify at least 5 people who can commit to this long-term project.

Are you one of these people?

Please contact Moana Wesley – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (03) 4780 239

E tū te kahikatea Hei whakapai ururoa Awhi mai, awhi atu Tātou tātou e

Applications are now open for the 2011 intake to the Tū Kahika programme -
the health sciences course at the University of Otago’s Foundation Year-

To prepare for entry to the University of Otago’s Health Sciences First Year, or other health related studies in 2012.

Students targeted for Tū Kahika are those who: - Are of Māori descent - Show academic potential and interest in health sciences and Māori health issues, and want to pursue a career in health - May not have completed relevant science papers to Year 13, or may have fallen slightly below desirable NCEA achievement levels - May benefit from an interim year to polish their academic qualifications through intensive transition studies to prepare them for first year university health sciences papers or other health related studies.

The Tū Kahika Award covers tuition fees and provides assistance towards the cost of accommodation (at a University Residential College) as well as pastoral, cultural, social and professional mentoring.

An outline of the programme, with a downloadable application form, is available on the website http://www.otago.ac.nz/tukahika

2010 Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Competition

It’s that time of year again for Māori students to take up the challenge to use their innovative, creative and vibrant talent to produce high-quality, well-developed, insightful and informative essays. The 2010 Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Competition is now open to all Year 7 to 13 Māori students. This is an opportunity for students to showcase their flair for, and increase their fluency in, written Māori and English.

Teachers, schools, parents and whānau: encourage and support your Māori students, learners, child and whanaunga to create an essay that is articulate, expressive, stimulating and explorative.

Prizes of up to $1000 are offered for winning entries and schools that support their students are also eligible to receive prizes. A full list of essay topics, guidelines and prize values can be viewed and downloaded on the Ministry's website:

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/ngarimuessaycompetition

All entries should be received by the Ministry by 5pm 24 September 2010.

Please contact me if you have any enquires on 04 463 8957 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Atamira Dance Company presents TAONGA: DUST, WATER, WIND National Tour 2010

Atamira Dance Company lit up the international stage in 2008 performing in both Hawaii and New Caledonia. The accolades generated from these seasons have made Atamira more than just ‘world famous in New Zealand’.

Their latest work TAONGA choreographed by Louise Potiki Bryant was unveiled last year at The Auckland Festival. This October TAONGA will go ‘on the road’ and tour to four of New Zealand’s major arts festivals.

The dance is inspired by childhood memories of Louise Potiki Bryant’s Aunty Rona, who has lived on the South Island’s Catlins coast for 82 years. Her experiences are woven with the Maori myth Rona and the Moon’. TAONGA; Dust, Water, Wind is a graceful combination of Maori contemporary dance theatre and traditional Maori instruments (taonga puoro), revealing what is precious in our contemporary lives, how we cope with change and the role of intuition.

Accompanying the performance is Richard Nunns, a living authority on traditional Maori musical instruments.

Atamira is New Zealand’s leading Maori contemporary dance company and comprises New Zealand’s top Maori dancers and choreographers. Atamira create dance works inspired by Aotearoa’s history, legends and contemporary issues as well as their own stories and whakapapa. TAONGA: Dust, Water, Wind plays in four of New Zealand most exciting arts festivals. Tickets $20- $48.

The Body Festival Ngaio Marsh Theatre October 9th and 10th. http://www.courttheatre.org.nz 03 963 0870

Otago Festival of the Arts King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre October 15 and 16th. http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz 03 4778597

Nelson Arts Festival Theatre Royal October 19th and 20th http://www.nelsonartsfestival.co.nz
03 548 3083

Manukau Festival of Arts Genesis Energy Theatre October 27th http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz 0800 4 842538

Kia ora,

There is now a Hui a Tau section on the website at http://www.puketeraki.co.nz
Please check there for regular updated information.

Information will be posted as it becomes available.

You can also download words and audio files for the waiata we are learning.

Regards, Anna

Graduation dates for December are as follows:

December 3rd 10th 14th 17th.

All maori pre-graduation ceremonies will be held at Te Tumu Richardson Building except the Pre-Graduation on the 14th which will be held at the Hunter Centre (opposite the Dentistry School). Venue may change depending on the numbers attending but Te Tumu and the Hunter Centre has been pre-booked for these.

Tickets for Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011 will be on sale from 1 August 2010 through Ticket Direct,
Please see http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz for more information.

Whānau are encouraged to purchase their tickets early to take advantage of the special "Early Early Bird" rate of $45 for four days. Adults at Youth prices! Please get in early to avoid disappointment.

This great price lasts until 30 September 2010 then an "Early Bird" rate kicks in of $65 for an adult for four days. Youth 5 - 17 years are $45 for a four day pass.

From 1 January the standard rate of $85 for four days applies. Daily rates are available but the best value tickets are through the "Early Bird" packages.

MAKE A LIFE CHANGING CAREER MOVE NOW!!

A career as a Corrections Officer if fulfilling, challenging and most of all rewarding. One of my roles at the Otago Corrections Facility is to actively recruit Maori into the role. This is to ensure staff numbers are built upon to lengthen the arms of Kaitiaki and have a greater impact on Maori re-offending rates.

We are looking for persons who are good communicators and team players, remain calm in challenging situations, and who can make sound judgment calls in fast-paced situations.

OCF offers a competitive salary and are committed to developing staff through staff training, on-the-job experiences, secondment opportunities and promotion. You will have the chance to earn while you learn, as well as gain a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information please contact: Anne Robertson, Kaitiaki Services Coordinator 03-417 9323, or email me: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Ōtākou Marae website
http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz Check it out – its growing all the time

There is a calendar on the Web site which is updated regularly. And we have also streamlined our “Hui Booking” system with forms available on the website at http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/index.php/runaka/book_hui (We are trialling this new system so please understand that we may have a few teething problems!!)

Any questions or comments about the design of the site: please forward to Moana Wesley or Paul Potiki (designer of the site) at Moana: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Paul: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Any specific comments about the forms and information on the site please forward to Moana at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

…also check out… Otakou TRoNT representative website
http://www.otakourep.co.nz For the latest TRONT papers, te reo, history and more.

Jobs at DOC this week
follow the link

http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/jobs-at-doc/current-vacancies/

Office Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30-4.30pm Friday 8.30-12.00

Ph 03 478 0352 Fax 03 478 0354

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