E tangi ana te marae o Rehua ki ngā mate kua hinga mai ki Waitaha whānui. Nō reira, e ngā mate huhua,haere atu rā ki te kāinga wairua i te rangi. Whakaoti atu. Ngā mihi hoki ki ngā kirimate, kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.  Mauri ora ki a tātou.

Ardie Te Aroha Beazley (Ngā Puhi)

From the Chair

Ka whakamihia, ka whakanuia, ā, ka tangihia ngā tini mate o te wā.  Noho mai rā i ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro.  Okioki mai rā

Huri noa, ki a tātou, nei te whakamiha, nei te mihi kau ki ngā karangatanga maha. Ko te tūmanako ia, e ora ana koutou i te kāinga, i te mahana o tō whare.  Mauri ora ki a tātou.

Kia ora koutou,

Our marae has been very busy with groups welcomed for day visits, wānanga and marae noho. It’s heartening to see Te Whatumanawa Māoritanga o Rehua in such demand and continuing to serve a vital role in the community.

We had a great week of Matariki events in June. Personally the highlight was seeing whānau  rally to manaaki our kaumātua at the luncheon. Everyone was well catered for with delicious kai, great service and entertainment. Our kaumātua networks are strong, the kāhui is active and meeting regularly, and our Kaumātua Service day care programme is going from strength to strength offering needed support and regular weekly activities.

Matariki is a time of planning and planting for new growth and the Trustees and staff have been busy over recent months progressing Te Putahinui o Rehua, our marae redevelopment project.  The first stage plans will see repairs carried out on the wharenui, a new kitchen, redeveloped dining hall and ablution block. We have made great strides recently with the plans approved, the resource consents process underway and tender process for the building phase well advanced. The marae is in a strong financial position to help fund this work and we are also actively seeking external sources of funding. We are hopeful this work can be completed before March next year.

Over the past year we have been utlising the first tranche of funding secured from the Māori Provider Development Scheme to upgrade our computer and phone systems, support the professional development our workforce and create a three year operational development plan. It is exciting to see these work streams progressing and the benefits flowing on to our staff, manuhiri and the marae as a whole.

In August we moved the Rehua archive materials to the Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre located at the Wigram Airforce Museum. This now means all our historical documents and photos are in a safe, state of the art temperature controlled environment until such a time as we are able to make our own arrangements to protect them effectively for the long term. We continue to have access to them whenever we need to and can remove them at any time. We owe a huge debt of thanks to Jill Durney and Takerei Norton from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for helping secure the archive storage space and to Moya Sherriff and the Recovery Centre staff for making the facility available to us.

On October 20 the board is holding its Annual General Meeting at Rehua. Whānau are most welcome to attend.

Nāhaku noa, nā

Phil Tumataroa
Chair

Marae Manager

This year’s Matariki celebrations were a resounding success, with excellent attendance and participation by many from our broad range of communities and organisations.

The Matariki Luncheon held on Wednesday 25 June focused on our kaumātua, with plenty of kai and entertainment. Special thanks to muso “Henare” for his support and waiata and all those who practiced their Māori-oke skills. Everyone also enjoyed an interactive Matariki themed quiz.

On the Thursday Linwood Primary School Kapa Haka performed and we were inspired with an informative presentation on taonga puoro (musical instruments) by Mahina Kaui. Mahina brought more than 20 different taonga puoro with her and the large turnout of children and adults enjoyed the opportunity to touch and use the instruments.

Matariki Whānau Day was held on the Saturday with workshops, kai kourt and market place. Highlights were the mirimiri and romiromi clinic held by Māori healer, Atarangi Muru and supported by local kaimirimiri and whānau.

Kahui Kaumātua

In August the Kahui Kaumātua held a three day noho marae wānanga. The wānanga was attended by about 20 kaumātua. Kōrero included iwi waiata, tangihanga, karanga and whaikōrero. Regular wānanga will be held over the next year so our kaumātua can kōrero on relevant topics. Ruawhitu Pokaia, the Kahui Kaumātua representative on the board is also working with the kāhui to ultimately develop resources on kawa and tikanga pertinent to Rehua Marae and to look at ways we can grow and support our paepae by mentoring our kaikorero and kaikaranga.  Our next wānanga is planned to be held 3, 4, 5 October. If you wish to participate please contact our office 03 355 5615 or Marisa Pokaia 021777094.
Marae BookingsRehua Marae is the perfect venue for wānanga, hui, weddings, birthdays and celebrations for whānau, community or corporate events.For all bookings and enquiries contact the marae:
Phone: 03 355 5615
Fax: 03 355 4964
Email: egapper@rehuamarae.org.nzRehua Old Boys, Girls and Whānau Rehua is building a database of names and addresses and invites all old boys and girls and whānau to contact us with your details. Your information will remain confidential and will allow Rehua to stay in touch with you and let the community know what’s happening at the marae.Please contact Elena Gapper:
Work: 03 355 5615
Email: egapper@rehuamarae.org.nz

Kaumātua Services

This year has seen a resurgence of our service that was established at Rehua in the 1990’s. We are grateful to our Kohanga Reo South Island office, for sharing their facility for our Kaumātua Days and activities. Activities include: waiata (Nga mihi ki a Whaea Te Here Tukaki); tai chi; Mahi Toi, Mahi Raranga and guest speakers and presentations. The service has recently established a Kaumātua Komiti with the membership electing four kaumātua to represent them with matters regarding the service, activities and fundraising.

Maintenance Report

The winter season, has its challenges in maintaining our extensive grounds and gardens to a high standard, we appreciate the support given by community service workers and look forward to planning a working bee sometime in the spring. Watch out for this date and we encourage as many as possible to awhi and tautoko.

Hosting Maori and Pacific Health Forum with guest speakers, Byron Perkins (Massey University) and Eroni Clarke (Matua Raki Pacific Workforce)

What’s coming up!

Polling Booth 2014 Election

Date: Saturday 20 September

Kahui Kaumātua – Noho Marae Wānanga

Date: 3,4, 5 October
Contact office for details

‘Movies at the Pā’

Date: Saturday 4 October
Details coming soon.

Te Whatumanawa Māoritanga o Rehua Annual General Meeting

Date: Monday 20 October
Time: 6pm
We will have the AGM which will include the chair and treasurer’s report followed by kai. For catering purposes please RSVP by 13 October to Elena: egapper@rehuamarae.org.nz if you wish to attend.

Hahi Ratana Church Services

Date: Every third Sunday of the month.
Time: 11am
Followed by a shared kai.

Rehua Marae pānui | October 2013
Ngā Mate o ēnei Marama
Since our last pānui Rehua Marae has hosted two tangihanga.
Mita Edwards – Ngāpuhi
Hemi Walker – Ngāti Porou i te taha o tōna hākoro. Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Tuhoe i te taha o tōna whaea.

From the Chair

Kia ora koutou,
Another year has almost come and gone. On a financial note anyway another year has passed and our accounts are with the auditors making sure all the numbers are correct. In terms of financial performance it has been a successful year and if you would like to find out first-hand how things have gone you are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting to be held at the marae on Monday 27 November starting at 6pm. It will be a chance to review the year and catch up on some of the projects happening at the marae; and share kai.
In March we underwent a quality audit by the Canterbury District Health Board in relation to our Kaumātua Services. We have recently received notice that the Kaumātua Service meets all the requires of the CDHB which is great news thanks to the hard work of our marae management team Raylee and Elena and Maureen and Sammi who run the service. The audit was a good opportunity to refresh some of our policies and procedures right across the marae and stands us in good stead for the future.
We are currently working on a website for the marae having received funding from the Christchurch City Council and plan to have it up and running before the year is out. It will be a place for our marae and trade training history as well as a useful tool for management and Kaumātua Services.
Our church services continue to be well attended with our Kahui Kaumātua meeting regularly following the service. Ruawhitu Pokaia continues to support the kāhui and they are working together to establish tikanga guidelines for the marae.
Last year we held our first Carols at the Pā; and this year we are doing it again on Friday 6 December. Whānau and community groups are invited to run stalls and we have a great line up of entertainment, and of course, lots of carol singing. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy an evening with whānau and friends.

Nāhaku noa,
nā
Phil Tumataroa
Chair

Maintenance Report
We have had a detailed inspection of our sewer and waste water systems undertaken recently. We have experienced some issues with blocked drains over the past few months. A specialised camera was used to determine what the problems are and if they are related to earthquake damage – we will be talking to our insurers about repairs.

Kaumātua Services – Computers in Homes
Computers in Homes is a 10 week course that got under way at Rehua in October. It helps provide whānau in need with a computer and the necessary training and support to use it in the home. We have a full complement of 10 kaumātua from our community taking part in the course and the opportunity to run further courses if there is demand. For a small fee participants are able to purchase a computer and receive free broadband installation and service for a year. The programme is run out of DORA (Mobile Digital Learning Centre) an old school bus that is kitted out with all the mod-cons. This course follows on from the successful e-Kaumātua course run by Hagley Community College.

   
Harry, Tatiana and Ria are pictured with Roz receiving their e-Kaumātua course certificates.

What’s been happening!

New Rehua van
We have been able to purchase a new van for the marae. Our old van has given us good service, but after many years it is tired and ready to go out to pasture. We applied to First Sovereign Trust for a grant and were successful in securing $20,000. We are very grateful and wish to thank the Trust for supporting the marae to provide a valuable asset for our Kaumātua Service and the community. The new van is a 2008 Nissan Caravan capable of carrying 10 passengers with all the mod-cons.

Maureen, Sammi and our new van.

Presentation
Henare ‘Bob’ Tai the former Trustee and Te Whatu Manawa Māoritanga o Rehua chair was recently presented with a pounamu taonga in recognition of his years of service to Rehua Marae and its community. Bob is now based in Tauranga , but still has plenty of reasons to return to Ōtautahi.

Kaumātua Services: Megan Karena
Registered nurse Megan Karena (Ngāti Kahungungu), was welcomed to Kaumātua Services with a pōwhiri held at Purapura Whetu offices on November 4. Megan has just returned from overseas after two years and has been a registered nurse for many years.  Megan previously worked with Hokonui Rūnanga Social Services in Gore and will provide 20 hours a week clinical support to kaumātua utilising our Rehua Marae Day Care services and a further 20 hours working with Purapura Whetu in a postnatal infant project. The collaborative arrangement with Purapura Whetu is unique and welcomed by CDHB as an innovative solution to a Maori Workforce issue.

Audrey Browning (Grandmother), Sharon Lee (Aunty), Megan and Michael Karena (Brother).

Tree planting

Te Mairiki Williams, Sunny West (Teacher) and Tony Simpson (Principal), of Phillipstown School planted a Horopito (Pepper) tree as their koha to the marae and as a memorial tree for the school.

Phillipstown School                                                                           Karamea School

St Paul’s School                                                                                 St Martins School

Marae Hīkoi
The Marae to Marae Hīkoi was held on 4 October. The 6.5km walk from Ngā Hau e Whā to Rehua was organised by He Oranga Pounamu and the Christchurch City Council. Raylee, Sammi and Trustee Maania Farrar joined more than 70 whānau for the walk which was one of 25 planned walking activities for the  Walking Festival held in Christchurch from Friday 27 September to Sunday 6 October.

Calendar – what’s coming up!

Carols at the Pā
If you are interested having a stall download the PDF and complete the registration form: – PDF of Flyer

Annual General Meeting
Date: Monday November 25, 2013
Time: 6pm
Venue: Rehua Marae
Rehua whānau and community are invited to join the Trustees for the AGM. It will be an opportunity to hear about the financial position of the marae, potential options for the redevelopment of the marae and its buildings as well as share a kai and kōrero. Nau mai haere mai koutou. Please contact Elena to RSVP to help with catering.

Church Service
Date: Sunday 17 November, 2013
Time: 11.00am

Kahui Kaumātua Hui
Date: Sunday 17 November, 2013
Time: following Church Service

Christmas Holiday Closures
The marae is:
Closed: Monday 23 December, 2013
Reopen: Monday 6 January, 2014
The marae phone will be monitored during this period for important matters such as tangi.

Marae Bookings
Rehua Marae is the perfect venue for wānanga, hui, weddings, birthdays and celebrations for whānau, community or corporate events.
For all bookings and enquiries contact the marae or call in to the office:
Phone: 03 355 5615
Fax: 03 355 4964
Email: rprice@rehuamarae.org.nz

Rehua old boys, girls and whānau
Rehua is building a database of names and addresses and invites all old boys and girls and whānau to contact us with your details. Your information will remain confidential and will allow Rehua to stay in touch with you and let the community know what’s happening at the marae.

Please contact Elena Gapper:
Work: 03 355 5615
Email: egapper@rehuamarae.org.nz

Rehua Marae Pānui | June 2013

Ngā Mate o ēnei Marama

Maureen Reason (Tainui, Ngāpuhi)

Victor Pikari (Tūwharetoa, Te Ati Haunui a Pāpārangi, Ngāpuhi)

From the Chair

Kia ora koutou, with Matariki in our skies it signifies the start of the Māori New Year – a time for planting and harvesting and new beginnings. It is also a time to celebrate and acknowledge those things that make us unique, but also unite us as Māori and New Zealanders.

At Rehua it has been a time to open our doors to the community and invite whānau in to share and celebrate this special occasion with us. Many hands have helped make this Matariki one to remember, from our kaumātua luncheon, the kapa haka performances to the fabulous range of workshops. We hope you were able to be part of the celebrations – and to all those that contributed to the festivities – we thank you.

It is my pleasure on behalf of the trustees to welcome Maania Farrar to Te Whatu Manawa Māoritanga o Rehua Board. Maania and her whānau have a long association with Rehua and we are excited to have her skills and enthusiasm on the board. Maania attended her first meeting in May. Nau mai, tauti mai e te uri o Waikato.

There has been much to keep the board and the marae management team busy since our last pānui in March. In particular we have been working with the Canterbury District Health Board and Access Health Services to ensure our Kaumātua Services have continuity and the opportunity to prosper. Due to changes in the delivery of health services across the sector and new levels of compliance we have had to make some changes to ensure our services continue uninterrupted.

The kaumātua utilising our services will not notice any changes, but behind the scenes we now have a formal relationship with Access Health Services to fulfill two of the three CDHB contracts. Access is an accredited provider and under their umbrella our long serving staff, Maureen McManus and Sammi Donaldson are able to continue to look after our kaumātua until Rehua is in a position to achieve the new accreditation and delivery standards.

This has provided some challenges, but Rehua has had the full support of the CDHB and Access through-out the process and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude. We have also been assisted by Purapura Whetu Trust in an advocacy role which has proved invaluable. The board believes that ultimately this will create new opportunities to grow and strengthen our Kaumātua Services and the relationships we have in the health sector. There is still plenty of work to be done and we will keep you informed as this progresses.

We are also very pleased that progress is being made to safeguard the Rehua archives that Uncle Terry and Aunty Marlene have done so much work to organise and safeguard. We have an agreement with the Christchurch Public Libraries and the support of the Rehua Kahui Kaumātua to temporarily shift the archives to a safe and secure site where the work to digitise the archives will begin. This is a very generous offer by the library staff and we have every confidence that these taonga will receive the best of care and will be returned to the marae when we are ready to properly care for them for the benefit of future generations. Right now the archives are still at Rehua, but we will be arranging an appropriate way to shift them to their temporary home.

We also want to acknowledge He Toki ki te Rika, Peter McLean and his trainees that have put in many hours of work to help improve the marae and the grounds. Kia ora mai rā.

On behalf of the board I also want to acknowledge the contribution of our kaumātua, those kaikōrero and kaikaranga that take time from their busy lives to whakamana the marae and uphold its tikanga and kawa. Also, we must mihi to our tenants and their staff, Te Puni Kōkiri, Mahaanui Kura Taiao and the Kōhanga Reo that contribute to the unique life and vitality that is Rehua today. Also to our hard working kaimahi Raylee, Elena, Harry and wharekai ringawera who are doing a great job keeping the marae busy and looking pristine and creating a place we can all be very proud.

Noho ora mai
Phil Tumataroa
Chair

Maania Farrar

Born and raised in Ōtautahi Maania Farrar descends from Pare Waikato Pare Hauraki, te waka o Tainui. Maania works for He Oranga Pounamu as the Waka Ora Programme Manager under Whānau Ora. Previously she spent 12 years in the public service sector working under portfolio’s held by Minister Turia. She provided secretariat, advisory and policy support for the Whānau Ora Taskforce from the Ministry of Social Development. In 2011 she was appointed as a Whānau Ora advisor for Te Puni Kōkiri.

Maania’s whānau have a long history with Rehua. Her nanny, Aunty Maera, travelled from the Waikato to Christchurch with Te Puea for the opening of the marae and they have continued to support it since those days.

Kaumātua Services

Our Koroua and Kuia Day Support service has been working with Hagley Community College to run computer courses for kaumātua. Our kaumātua and those being supported by Purapura Whetu Trust have been enjoying a 10 week course every Wednesday introducing and up-skilling them on the world of computers and the internet. On Tuesdays our kaumātua take part in the programme offered by Te Awa o Te Ora which has kindly been supporting our service since the earthquakes, for which we are very grateful. We are looking forward to the day that we will be able to return the day support service to Rehua on a fulltime basis.
If you know kaumātua (aged 55+ Age Related Disabilities) who may be interested in using the service please contact:

Maureen McManus

Phone: 03 355 5615
Mobile: 027 3000955
Email:mmcmanus@rehuamarae.org.nz

Maintenance Report

Since our last pānui we have had a working-bee. Thank you very much to those who were able to come and help, we appreciate your time and support. Though our numbers were small we did a lot of work starting at 8am and finishing at 7pm. We topped and trimmed a lot of over grown trees around the grounds and the following day Harry and I hired a mulcherand

mulched all the branches to spread on the gardens. We plan to have another working-bee later in the year.

We would like to thank He Toki ki te Rika (Māori Trade Training) for the work they have done over the last two months around the marae grounds. They have replaced all the old picket fences by the kaumātua flats, replaced rotted palings on the boundary fences and built a “garden shed” at the rear of the marae. It has seating and a built in ash tray – so it’s not unusual to see the odd smoker enjoying the new “garden shed”.

Many of the materials were donated so the work has been completed with very little cost to the marae. Thank-you to Peter McLaren and his trainees for the very good work they have done. We held a luncheon to say thank-you to the He Toki crew and the partners Te Tapuae o Rehua and Hawkins that do so much to support and grow the programme.

The luncheon ended with a performance from the Aranui High School kapa haka group and presentations by two Māori Trade Training old boys from 1954, Ruk Wainohu and Peg Wairau who lived at the Rehua hostel. They talked about their own trades journeys and how Māori Trades Training supported them. It was wonderful to see things turning full circle 60 years on.

Ngā mihi
Bill

Matariki Celebration

Hundreds of people converged on Rehua Marae this year to celebrate Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year.

Festivities started with an evening of kapa haka and a presentation on cultural mapping by Takerei Norton from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. It was a great evening with about 100 people attending.

The following day was one of the highlights of Matariki with our kaumātua luncheon. About 60 kaumātua were welcomed to the marae and then treated to a delicious lunch with a seafood platter for starters followed by a roast and dessert. They were entertained with waiata by Sharon Russell. It was a beautiful afternoon enjoyed by all and a lovely opportunity to spoil our kaumātua.

Unfortunately Thursday night’s planned events – kapa haka and story-telling by the Christchurch City Libraries had to be cancelled due to a tangihanga.

The culmination of the week was on Saturday with a series of well attended workshops including jewelry making, raranga (weaving), mirimiri (massage), māhi toi (art), storytelling and tamariki activities. There were also presentations about Matariki, rongoā Māori, raranga as well as kapa haka performances. The afternoon was topped off with a hāngī and closed with karakia.

A huge mihi to Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who supported with sponsorship. Also Ngāi Tahu Seafood and Hera Maxwell who gave us a generous kaimoana koha for our kaumātua luncheon, Community Public Health Christchurch City Libraries, Ngā Manu a Tāne, Te Amokura, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi and Mareikura and all those others that donated their time and efforts to make Matariki 2013 a wonderful celebration.

Kaumatua Luncheon:

Calendar – what’s coming up!

The marae has solid bookings every week for the next few months with schools, hapū, iwi and whānau hui, including hosting National Māori Squash Tournament in October. Make a note in your dairies for December when we will be having “Carols at the Pa”.

Held every third weekend of the month
Next Service: Sunday 21 July, 2013
Time: 11.00am

Date: Sunday 21 July, 2013
Time: following Church Service

Marae Bookings

Rehua Marae is the perfect venue for wānanga, hui, weddings, birthdays and celebrations for whānau, community or corporate events.

For all bookings and enquiries contact the marae or call in to the office:

Phone: 03 355 5615
Fax: 03 355 4964
Email:rprice@rehuamarae.org.nz

Rehua old boys, girls and whānau

Rehua is building a database of names and addresses and invites all old boys and girls and whānau to contact us with your details. Your information will remain confidential and will allow Rehua to stay in touch with you and let the community know what’s happening at the marae.

Please contact Elena Gapper:

Email: egapper@rehuamarae.org.nz

Whānau Ora Nurse (0.5 FTE)

Te Whatu Manawa Māoritanga o Rehua has provided a range of services and support to whānau and the local community, ensuring that kaupapa Māori values, beliefs and cultural practices are accepted and promoted as part of the healing and empowering process. An opportunity has arisen and is available for immediate appointment.

Whānau Ora Nurse (0.5 FTE) primarily focusing empowering Kuia and Kaumātua to improve their health and wellbeing. The role is Kaupapa Māori based.

This position represents an excellent and challenging career opportunity for candidates with drive and an ability to share our dedication in supporting whānau in the community.

A position description is available and can be obtained by contacting: Maureen McManus (mail to: mmcmanus@rehuamarae.org.nz) or (03) 355-5615 option Kaumātua Services.

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 18th July 2013.

Te Whatu Manawa Māoritanga o Rehua Marae pānui

Ka tangihia ngā tini mate o te wā. Kua karangahia koutou e Tahu Kūmea, e Tahu Whakairo. Whakawhiti atu rā i te pae o maumahara, ā, waiho atu mātou te tewe muri nei hei hopo, hei haku mō koutou. Rātou ki a rātou, ā, tātou ki a tātou. E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā manukura o te motu, nei Te Whatumanawa Māoritanga o Rehua e mihi kau atu nei, e whakamānawa atu nei. Naia tā mātou pānui tuatahi hei tirotiro mā koutou. E te iwi, nau mai, tauti mai rā.

Kia Ora koutou, it is my pleasure as the new chair of the Rehua Board of Trustees to greet you and introduce our new pānui. It will be a regular newsletter available by email to help keep whānau and friends up to date about what’s happening at the marae.

Many of you will know that a new Board of Trustees was appointed in December last year. On behalf of the new trustees, Rehua whānau and friends I wish to acknowledge the work and dedication of the previous board members. Thank-you to each of you for your service to whakamana the marae and support the special place it holds in our local and regional communities. In particular I must make special mention of Terry Ryan who served on the board for more than 35 years. Terry and Rehua are inseparable and the new trustees are fortunate that he continues to support and guide our work. Also to Bob Tai the immediate past chair for nine years’ service and Marlene Kamo who has been on the board for 15 years and been a supporter of the marae for many, many more. Thank-you also to Te Mairiki Williams, Garry Te Wani and Jacky Te Wani.

The new trustees are Mita “Ted” Te Hae (Waikato-Tainui), William “Bill” Bush (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui), Chris Ford, Paula Rigby (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu), Phil Tumataroa (Ngāti Kahungunu) and myself, Dora Langsbury (Ngāi Tahu). Whare Tamanui (Ngāti Pourou) was also appointed as a trustee, but unfortunately has had to step down from the board for personal reasons. The trustees wish to thank Whare for the work he has done in the short time he was chair and wish him well for the future.

The trustees have had to find their feet quickly as there is a lot happening and a number of pressing issues affecting the marae as a result of the earthquakes. To briefly mention a few we are continuing to develop the strategic plan started by the previous board to help guide the future direction of the marae, we have been working to secure insurance for the marae and its buildings as well as dealing with EQC and the insurers regarding the repairs and remediation required as a result of quake damage. There has been a lot of effort put into securing the financial position of the marae. We have set-up project teams with each trustee taking on responsibility for a different area of expertise. See the trustee profiles below for more detail about these.

It is also appropriate to thank Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu which came to Rehua at the invitation of the previous board and has made available a number of staff and resources to support the marae during this period.

The board also wishes to acknowledge the Rehua staff and our kaumātua, in particular the paepae who take the time out of their already busy days to be at the marae for daily Powhiri and work together day in and day out to ensure the mana and tikanga of the marae continues to be upheld. The board looks forward to being able to keep you up to date with what’s going on at the Rehua and having whānau and the community involved in the activities and future of the marae.

Nāhaku noa,
Nā
Dora Langsbury

Strategic plan

In March we held our third strategic planning hui. Bill and Whare were at the marae early preparing the pork bones and watercress. We had a pretty good turn out with about 40 people representing whānau and community spending their Sunday afternoon together.

There was a lot of good kōrero as the board sought your views on the things that are important as we begin the strategic planning process for the marae. The key themes to emerge were:

• Ensuring we continue to remember and honour the history of the marae and those people and organisations that have supported us over the past 60 years and more.
• Caring for our kaumātua and supporting the provision of services to ensure they are well cared for and able to participate in our community.
• Upholding and respect tikanga so that the marae operates according to the kawa observed by mana whenua.
• Ensure the marae continues to flourish and be available for the community.

We appreciate all the views that were expressed, and heard clearly the aroha and commitment which exists within the community for the marae and the role it plays. As a board we want whānau and the community to be engaged and have a voice in the planning process.

The next step has been to develop a draft strategic plan with some high level ideas and initiatives on how we see the marae developing in the future. We have this completed invite you and the community to attend a hui on Sunday July 8 to present the plan and seek further feedback.

Rehua Marae Strategic Planning Hui

Archives

The Rehua archives project, which sets out to protect the thousands of documents, photos and records of Rehua from the past 60 years, has been on-going for two years. It has been guided by Terry Ryan, and Marlene Kamo has been driving the mahi to locate, identify, sort and store these toanga. She has also been well supported by whānau and the Rehua community.

The project has now reached a stage where all the material collected thus far needs to be professionally archived and protected under conditions that will see it safe from further deterioration and out of harms’ way.

Rehua does not currently have the space or the correct facilities to keep the archive in a manner that will keep it safe, which has been an on-going concern for the board and the project team.

However, we have received a generous offer from the Christchurch City Libraries which is prepared, at no cost, to professionally archive and store the taonga in climate controlled storage facilities. This will mean that all the records will be scanned and digitally archived and placed in the Libraries’ care until we are able to find an appropriate solution at Rehua.

The archives will remain the property of Rehua  and a condition of the agreement is that Rehua can request the archives to be returned at any time. The board has agreed that this is the best solution in the interim and a very generous offer on behalf of the Libraries staff and the Christchurch City Council. Over the coming weeks we will be working with key staff to see this stage progress.

The trustees would like to thank Terry and Marlene for leading the first stage of this vital piece of work.

If old boys/girls or whānau have any personal material donated to the archives project and have questions we invite them to contact the board to discuss the process.

Board of Trustees Appointment process review

The board has received feedback about the process used to appoint the new Trustees. The current process, ratified by the previous board, consisted of seeking written applications from candidates which were reviewed by an appointment committee consisting of Rakiihia Tau, Clare Williams, Norman Dewes and Mark Solomon. Based on the applications the appointment committee selected five people to be offered positions on the board.  Two further Trustees were appointed, one as representative of the Kaumātua and Te Haahi and one by the old boys/girls as their representative.

In light of the feedback received to date the new Trustees have agreed to review the process and to consult with the Rehua community, the Kahui Kaumātua and the Old Boys/Old Girls.

There are a number of options open to us, but currently our preferred option is:

• The Trust Board calls for interest and gives people the opportunity to put their names forward.
• The Trust Board receives and reviews the applications.
• The Trust Board appoints the new Trustee(s) by Resolution of the Trust Board.

We invite you to send us your views about the current process, our preferred process and what you think is an appropriate process for the appointment of Trustees.

This is a timely issue as we have accepted Whare Tamanui’s request to step down from the board and will be needing to find a replacement as soon as possible.

Please send your feedback to:

Email: dora.roimata.langsbury@gmail.com

In writing to:
Dora Langsbury
Rehua Marae
79 Springfield Road
Christchurch

Building and Maintenance

Maintenance is ongoing and there is still a lot to be done around the marae. While the grounds look beautiful, the buildings are looking tired including the wharenui, which has issues with its floor, and the wharekai has a leak when we get a bit of rain.

The Rehua properties have been quite badly affected by the quakes. Engineers have advised that the small annex at the end of Te Koti and the building occupied by the Maori Land Court are not safe but otherwise we are fortunate that all other buildings are safe to be occupied. We are working with EQC and our insurers to assess the damage and a understand our options concerning repairs or rebuilding.

The warrant of fitness for Te Koti (administration Block) has recently been renewed. There are a number of other jobs that need to be done and will take place over the coming months.

Website

The board is beginning to develop a web site for Rehua. The marae has a number of pages on other organisation’s web sites, but does not currently have its own dedicated site. A website will allow us to record the history of Rehua and acknowledge those key people and organisations that have contributed to the whakapapa of the marae.

The site will also be useful to help promote the marae and its services more effectively and will  assist staff  manage bookings and enquiries.

We have secured the domain name www.rehuamarae.co.nz and will begin to develop the site over the coming months. We’ll keep you up to date on progress.

Marae Bookings

Rehua Marae is the perfect venue for wānanga, hui, weddings, birthdays and celebrations for whānau, community or corporate events.

For all bookings and enquiries contact the marae or call in to the office:
Phone: 03 355 5615
Fax: 03 355 4964
Email: maria.tait@rehuamarae.org.nz

Rehua old boys, girls and whānau

Rehua Marae is building a database of names and addresses and invites all old boys and girls and whānau to contact us with your details. Your information will remain confidential and will allow Rehua to stay in touch with you and let the community know what’s happening at the marae.

If you know any old boys or whānau that would like to be involved and informed please encourage them to contact us, or better still let us know and we can contact them.

Please contact Dora Langsbury:
Mobile: 027 228 7968
Home: 03 377 4588
Email: dora.roimata.langsbury@gmail.com

Calendar – what’s coming up at Rehua Marae

June 16 – Soul Sistas – Wahine Pamper Day, massage, hair and make-up, relaxation. An event run by He Waka Tapu.
June 25 – July 1 – Matariki Celebrations
June 25 – Rehua Board of Trustees meeting at 6pm.
June 25 – June 30 – Matariki Exhibition on display in the Wharenui
June 30 – (10am – 4 pm) – 10am – 4pm) Matariki Whānau Day – stalls, workshops, storytelling and waiata.
10am – Rehua Waiata group opening with Karakia and waiata
10 – 4pm – Ron Te Kawa – Zoosh up your wardrobe (20 people $40 pp
10 – 2pm – Areta Wilkinson – create unique Stirling silver ring – (12 people  $30 pp)
1 – 3pm  Authors Gavin Bishop and Ben Brown reading their books. (Wharenui)
1 – 2pm  –  “Muse” Random Acts of Music (Free to participants). A session where whānau will get the opportunity to play an instrument.
July 1 – Rehua Marae Strategic Planning hui. 12.30pm start.
July 23 – Rehua Board of Trustees meeting at 6pm.
August 27 – Rehua Board of Trustees meeting at 6pm.

What’s been happening at Rehua?

Rehua has been very busy over the past months hosting whānau, community, business and school groups from all over the motu. The ability to appropriately host and manaaki our manuhiri is at the heart of our marae.

Whānau wedding

Aaron Nicol (Ngāti Porou) and Alice Manadaniels (Te Aupouri and Te Rarawa) were married at Rehua Marae on May 5 in the wharenui. About 100 whānau and friends gathered for the occasion. Alice works for Te Puni Kōkiri and is based at Rehua. “It was a fantastic day” she says.

The TPK whānau: (left to right) Kara Ruha, Lyndon Waaka, Kim Wetini, Aaron Nicol, Tamai Sinclair,  Alice Manadaniels, Ari Coleman, Meikura Arahanga, Aparonia Arahanga, Mere Graham, Wayne Vargis

Ngāi Tahu welcome the Governor-General

In February, Ngāi Tahu whānau led by Ngāi Tūāhuriri welcomed His Excellency, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Mateparae to Ōtautahi at Rehua Marae.

Sir Jerry and Lady Mateparae visited Christchurch to awhi the people and take part in the anniversary commemorations for the February 22 earthquake.  It was the first time in nearly twenty years that Government House has visited Rehua Marae.

Trustee profiles and photos

	Dora Roimata Langsbury – Chair (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe and Waitaha) I was born and raised at Ōtākou Marae on the Otago Pennisula. As a teenager I was a national level swimmer and New Zealand title holder for surf lifesaving. I trained as a primary school teacher and then went on to have an international marketing and business career in the computer and telecommunications sector, based in Asia and the USA. Since my return to New Zealand I have worked as a marketing and business consultant for Ngāi Tahu and as a business tutor at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, where I now work as the Student Support Advisor for the Ngāi Tahu rohe. I am passionate about the Green Party and have stood as their Te Tai Tonga candidate and are currently their Māori policy convener. I am the Co-Chair of One Voice Te Reo Kotahi and an active member of the Peterborough Village Precinct, the location of Tautahi’s wāhi tapu site.
	Chris Ford – Treasurer I first became involved at Rehua in April 2011 following a request by the Rehua Trust Board that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu provide some assistance for the board.  I live nearby Rehua and have always been curious about the marae so I am enjoying the opportunity to spend time here and get to know what goes on.  My role is to co-ordinate support for Rehua from Te Rūnanga, for example helping support the staff, IT, property management, finances/accounting and legal matters. Since April 2011 the team at Te Rūnanga has put a lot of time and effort into supporting Rehua which has been great.  I am currently the Treasurer of the board. I am married to my beautiful wife Cheryl, and have a 9 year old daughter, Isobel.
	Paula Rigby – Secretary (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Tuhoe) I am the daughter of Rehua Old Boy Paku Rigby, and was at Te Kaihanga Hostel in 1980. I’m honoured to be the Old Boy/Girl representative on the Trust Board. I am actively involved in the Māori arts, as a weaver and kapa haka performer. I am on the funding committee for the Trust and work on events for the Marae.
	Mita “Ted” Te Hae (Waikato-Tainui) I am from Hamilton, but have lived in Christchurch for the past 55 years. Much of that period I have been involved with Rehua, spending time with the old people and supporting the paepae. I have spent many years involved with community work and was honoured to receive a QSO for this work. I am currently employed by the Canterbury District Health Board and am a kaumātua representative on the Trust.
	William Kingita Tepohe Bush, M.N.Z.M (63yrs) (Tū Wharetoa / Te Whānau-A-Apanui) I was educated at Whakatane High School and have lived in Christchurch since 1967. I am a member of the Rehua building committee.
	Phil Tumataroa (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) My father and many of my “uncles” are old boys of Rehua and Kaihanga, so to be able to help support the marae and its special place in Ōtautahi is a real honour for me. I work for Te Rūnanga as the Group Communications Manager. My partner Belinda and I have three children, Madison (12), Phoenix (10) and Noah (8). I am on the communication and funding committees.