Te Hono o Mataatua (Mataatua Assembly) Incorporated
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
Te Tohu o te Ora o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Social and Health Service Trust
Te Reo Irirangi o te Manuka Tūtahi
The Mataatua Declaration on Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples 1993
Sustainable Management of Customery Fisheries - Mai i ngā Kuri a Wharei ki Tihirau Forum
Te Tapatoru ā Toi - Joint Management Committee, Department of Conservation
Sharing Power, A new Vision for Development, www.sharingpower.org.nz
The Objects of the Incorporation are as follows:-
Represent the interested of Mataatua in agreed national and international forums Coordinate with central and local government to coordinate deployment of the social, educational, environmental and economic resources Identify opportunties for joint economic opportunities Establish networks for information sharing Seek the development and protection of the individual and collective interests of members Do anything necessary or helpful to the above purposes.
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Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi was opened in 1992 and officially became a wānanga in 1997. Awanuiārangi is one of only three institutions designated as wānanga under the Education Act 1989. The formation of Awanuiārangi was an important step, which recognised the role of education in providing positive pathways for Māori development. Since, that time the institution has offered a range of qualifications, from community education programmes to Certificates and Diplomas, and on to Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees.
The name Awanuiārangi is linked to the whakapapa (genealogy) of the Mataatua canoe, which landed at Whakatāne. Many tribal groups claim descent from the Mataatua canoe and the ancestor Awanuiārangi. Among them are Te Whanau-ā-Apanui, Whakatōhea, Tuhoe, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Whare.
Although Awanuiārangi has strong links to the people of Mataatua, its doors of learning have always been open to all iwi and all New Zealanders.
Awanuiārangi also recognises that our aspirations are linked to and expressed by other indigenous people throughout the world. We acknowledge a common experience for tangata whenua and indigenous people everywhere.
Since it's inception, Awanuiārangi has always been mindful of its mission - "Rukuhia te mātauranga ki tōna hōhonutanga me tōna whānuitanga" "To pursue knowledge to its greatest depths and broadest horizons"
Established in 1989 to provide Matua Whangai Services to Iwi, the organisation grew from a small Level 1 Care and Family Support Service to an approved Iwi provider of Social Services and a provider of Health Services through the Ministry of Health and District Health Board. The need to merge the health policy arm formally known as Te Tohunga Ora Mo Ngati Awa, with the Social Service arm of Te Runanga o Ngati Awa, was recognised by the Iwi and in 1997, Ngati Awa Social and Health Services (NASH) was constituted and mandated to provide all social and health services to Ngati Awa. Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust (NASH) has reverted back to its given name, "Te Tohu O Te Ora O Ngati Awa" received from the kaumatua of Ngati Awa. This is a reflection of the organisations continued drive to provide and reflect a more culturally and spiritually ground service to the Iwi of Ngati Awa. Today, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngati Awa is one of the largest maori health providers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty continuing to develop its social and health initiatives whilst providing a comprehensive and seamless suite of health and social related services, which will benefit both Iwi and the wider community.
Background From the late nineteen eighties in the idea of a Ngāti Awa radio station was mooted. A formal meeting to discuss setting it up was held on the 18th September 1989 and was attended by Ruth Harley of the Broadcasting Commission along with Ruiha Ruwhiu, Te Taute Eparaima and Hirini Moko Mead of Ngāti Awa. Tumeke On 14th June 1990 a three week trial AM frequency broadcast took place to coincide with the Ngāti Awa week celebrations. The idea was to promote Te Reo Māori in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It was also deemed to be a way to develop Ngāti Awatanga and raise the esteem of the iwi. The broadcast was organised by Rangiwhakaipo (Dinny) Jaram and the Radio Committee. That was the beginning of the station now known as Te Reo Irirangi o Te Manuka Tutāhi, although almost a year would pass before the station would begin permanent operation as Tumeke under the guidance of Te Reo Irirangi o Ngāti Awa Trust. People During the time between the trial AM broadcast and the launch, Iwi radio was a subject under increasing discussion. On the twenty-third of October 1990, Hirini Moko Mead put forward a case for Ngati Awa ownership of AM and FM frequencies at the Waitangi Tribunal hearing at Waiwhetu Marae, and on the second of November 1990, Ngati Awa was visited by Ministry of Commerce for discussion on tribal radio. Tribal radio was again the focus of discussion at a meeting early the following year at a Broadcasting Commission dinner in Rotorua attended by Wira Gardiner, Dinny Jaram, Hirini Moko Mead, Api Mahuika, John Clarke, Hiwi Tauroa and Maurice Williamson MP. The following day, the twenty third of February saw a huge Hui at Tamatekapua, (Papaiouru Marae), where Hirini Mead presented the Ngati Awa case with respect to broadcasting. Meanwhile, volunteers were undergoing training in aspects of broadcasting under George Ngatai, who had had some broadcasting experience at that time. Staff numbered approximately eleven, including full and part time staff, and included Maori and Pakeha. On the 6th April 1991, Tumeke FM went to air on 95.4 FM after months of preparation. The frequency was changed shortly thereafter to 98.4 FM, after 95.4 frequency was allocated to another iwi station on the instruction of the Ministry of Commerce. Tumeke FM operated from first floor premises on The Strand in Whakatane with Dinny Jaram as its inaugural manager. Te Reo In the early stages of Tumeke broadcasts, there was a substantial amount of Te Reo Māori broadcast. An estimate from an announcer at that time was forty to sixty percent, with the bulk of daytime shows being mainly in Māori. Of a pool of seven announcers at that time, only two were fluent in Te Reo Māori. Levels of Te Reo Māori content fluctuated over time. Following a bold proposal to the trust in 1994 coupled with a drive to increase advertising revenues, Te Reo Māori use was to an extent temporarily compromised, in order to retain and attract advertising revenue. After a short period in the central business district of Whakatane. Tumeke moved to the Kingsway Mall in Kopeopeo, a suburb of Whakatane. Premises comprising two rooms separated by another unrelated business accommodated separate administration, and On Air/Production facilities. Under Ross Hanlen, a radio consultant from Radio Geyserland in Rotorua, and interim Manager of Tumeke at that time, the station was consolidated into one room as a cost cutting measure. Te Ao Hurihuri In 1994, under the management of John Simpson, one of the most contentious decisions in the history of the station was made. It was resolved to increase the station's commercial profile. The main on-air identifying name of the station was to be changed to "The Sun on 98 FM" and its Mäori equivalent "Tama ki te Rā". The project was designed to create a more viable commercial base on which the station would progressively grow quality Māori language content over time. Te Māngai Pāho provided the base operational funding of Sun FM, while the increased advertising revenue permitted further language development. The measure was seen as necessary and appropriate response at the time as the survival of the station was considered in the light of funding uncertainties. "The change", said Mr Simpson, "minimised the risk of TMP funding uncertainties". From 1996 Manager Vivian Hahipene began the task of rebuilding te reo Mäori capacity in the station aiming to increase the amount of Māori available to our audiences while ensuring that financial viability was maintained. Following Vivian, Edward Pryor continued the project to increase Mäori language content and quality. In spite of the difficulties faced by the Sun and many other stations. A dearth of quality Māori music and Māori language programming existed. The Sun however rose to the challenge and fulfilled its obligations, sacrificing some of its advertising revenue in the process. Managers In September 1997 Edward Pryor passed away suddenly and after Ngarangi Chapman's short period of interim Management, George Ngatai was appointed Station Manager. The levels of Māori language content continued to rise throught a number of methods, including the production of programmes, and airing them, which enabled the station to apply for ‘incentive funding'. After the departure of George Ngatai, William Pryor, affectionately called "koro" by staff and visitors to the station, was appointed interim Manager in 1999 and continues to provide guidance to Sun FM staff.
Background From the late nineteen eighties in the idea of a Ngāti Awa radio station was mooted. A formal meeting to discuss setting it up was held on the 18th September 1989 and was attended by Ruth Harley of the Broadcasting Commission along with Ruiha Ruwhiu, Te Taute Eparaima and Hirini Moko Mead of Ngāti Awa.
Tumeke On 14th June 1990 a three week trial AM frequency broadcast took place to coincide with the Ngāti Awa week celebrations. The idea was to promote Te Reo Māori in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It was also deemed to be a way to develop Ngāti Awatanga and raise the esteem of the iwi. The broadcast was organised by Rangiwhakaipo (Dinny) Jaram and the Radio Committee. That was the beginning of the station now known as Te Reo Irirangi o Te Manuka Tutāhi, although almost a year would pass before the station would begin permanent operation as Tumeke under the guidance of Te Reo Irirangi o Ngāti Awa Trust.
People During the time between the trial AM broadcast and the launch, Iwi radio was a subject under increasing discussion. On the twenty-third of October 1990, Hirini Moko Mead put forward a case for Ngati Awa ownership of AM and FM frequencies at the Waitangi Tribunal hearing at Waiwhetu Marae, and on the second of November 1990, Ngati Awa was visited by Ministry of Commerce for discussion on tribal radio. Tribal radio was again the focus of discussion at a meeting early the following year at a Broadcasting Commission dinner in Rotorua attended by Wira Gardiner, Dinny Jaram, Hirini Moko Mead, Api Mahuika, John Clarke, Hiwi Tauroa and Maurice Williamson MP. The following day, the twenty third of February saw a huge Hui at Tamatekapua, (Papaiouru Marae), where Hirini Mead presented the Ngati Awa case with respect to broadcasting. Meanwhile, volunteers were undergoing training in aspects of broadcasting under George Ngatai, who had had some broadcasting experience at that time. Staff numbered approximately eleven, including full and part time staff, and included Maori and Pakeha.
On the 6th April 1991, Tumeke FM went to air on 95.4 FM after months of preparation. The frequency was changed shortly thereafter to 98.4 FM, after 95.4 frequency was allocated to another iwi station on the instruction of the Ministry of Commerce.
Tumeke FM operated from first floor premises on The Strand in Whakatane with Dinny Jaram as its inaugural manager.
Te Reo In the early stages of Tumeke broadcasts, there was a substantial amount of Te Reo Māori broadcast. An estimate from an announcer at that time was forty to sixty percent, with the bulk of daytime shows being mainly in Māori. Of a pool of seven announcers at that time, only two were fluent in Te Reo Māori. Levels of Te Reo Māori content fluctuated over time. Following a bold proposal to the trust in 1994 coupled with a drive to increase advertising revenues, Te Reo Māori use was to an extent temporarily compromised, in order to retain and attract advertising revenue.
After a short period in the central business district of Whakatane. Tumeke moved to the Kingsway Mall in Kopeopeo, a suburb of Whakatane. Premises comprising two rooms separated by another unrelated business accommodated separate administration, and On Air/Production facilities. Under Ross Hanlen, a radio consultant from Radio Geyserland in Rotorua, and interim Manager of Tumeke at that time, the station was consolidated into one room as a cost cutting measure.
Te Ao Hurihuri In 1994, under the management of John Simpson, one of the most contentious decisions in the history of the station was made. It was resolved to increase the station's commercial profile. The main on-air identifying name of the station was to be changed to "The Sun on 98 FM" and its Mäori equivalent "Tama ki te Rā".
The project was designed to create a more viable commercial base on which the station would progressively grow quality Māori language content over time.
Te Māngai Pāho provided the base operational funding of Sun FM, while the increased advertising revenue permitted further language development. The measure was seen as necessary and appropriate response at the time as the survival of the station was considered in the light of funding uncertainties. "The change", said Mr Simpson, "minimised the risk of TMP funding uncertainties". From 1996 Manager Vivian Hahipene began the task of rebuilding te reo Mäori capacity in the station aiming to increase the amount of Māori available to our audiences while ensuring that financial viability was maintained. Following Vivian, Edward Pryor continued the project to increase Mäori language content and quality.
In spite of the difficulties faced by the Sun and many other stations. A dearth of quality Māori music and Māori language programming existed. The Sun however rose to the challenge and fulfilled its obligations, sacrificing some of its advertising revenue in the process.
Managers In September 1997 Edward Pryor passed away suddenly and after Ngarangi Chapman's short period of interim Management, George Ngatai was appointed Station Manager. The levels of Māori language content continued to rise throught a number of methods, including the production of programmes, and airing them, which enabled the station to apply for ‘incentive funding'. After the departure of George Ngatai, William Pryor, affectionately called "koro" by staff and visitors to the station, was appointed interim Manager in 1999 and continues to provide guidance to Sun FM staff.
The 'First International Conference on the Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples' was held in Whakatane from June 12 to 18, 1993. This resulted in the Mataatua Declaration on Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples', commonly referred to as the Mataatua Declaration.
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Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua. Care for the land, care for the people, progress into the future.
Te Tapatoru ā Toi is a new approach to bicultural partnership in the management of Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve and Ōhope and Tauwhare Pā scenic reserves.
As part of the Ngāti Awa settlement, the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 required the Minister of Conservation to delegate certain reserve management powers in order to recognise Ngāti Awa values and relationships with three places:
Subpart 5 of the Act established a joint management committee representing the Crown, Ngāti Awa and the community. This committee, called Te Tapatoru ā Toi, is vested with management responsibilities for Te Tapui Tokotoru (the collective name of the three reserves). The settlement legislation creates strategic management oversight and a number of decision-making functions for Te Tapatoru ā Toi. It has been constituted to provide leadership and direction for the future conservation of Moutohorā, Ōhope and Tauwhare Pā reserves.
The membership includes:
The inaugural members of Te Tapatoru ā Toi were appointed by the Minister on 1 November 2005 (NZ Gazette 2005/5132) for a term of five years.
Read more about Te Tapatoru ā Toi by visitng the Department of Conservation web site.
This Conference is a multi-disciplinary conference that builds on the vision of "A world where equity is at the root of a dynamic harmony between people and nature, as well as among peoples. A world of diversity, productivity and integrity of natural systems. A world in which production and consumption patterns are sustainable. A world where cultural diversity is intertwined with biological diversity and both generate abundant livelihoods opportunities."
(IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy: Vision Statement)
The Conference brings together scientists, economists, indigenous leaders, environmentalists, academics, policy makers in national governments and international agencies, and many others who care about the quality of heritage this generation passes on to future generations. The Conference also focuses on the need for policy and decision makers in Governments and Corporations to accommodate a greater level of inclusion of indigenous peoples and all citizens, in national and international policies on the management and governance of bio-cultural resources, and advocates the rights of mother earth - the planet.
It is a partnership between two global organisations/networks - the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic & Social Policy (CEESP), and two Māori (indigenous) organisations, Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Awa (a tribal authority) and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (a tribal university).