E te whānau whānui, e te iwi katoa o Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Kua pā mai te karanga o te aituā ki Takapuwāhia Marae, nā reira kua whakakorengia tā tātou hui whakamaumahara mō te whare tūpuna a Toa Rangatira hei āpōpō i whakaritea.

Tuesday 15^th May 2012 – Postponed

Due to a tangi in the whanau this has been postponed until further notice.

Ka nui hoki te mihi aroha ki te whānau pani i tēnei wā o te pōuri, o te mamae.

Nō reira, tēnā rā tātou katoa

Contact (04) 237 7922

Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Inc – Strategic Hui – POSTPONED

Please be advised that due to the passing of Wilmarae Rodriquez (nee Ruruku) the Strategic Planning set for tomorrow has now been postponed.

Tuesday 15^th May 2012 – Postponed

We will advise when a replacement date will be set.

Contact Jennie (04) 238 4952

Tēnā koutou katoa e ngā whānau whānui o Ngāti Toa Rangatira puta noa i te motu.  He karere tēnei ki a koutou.

The Runanga is currently seeking ideas from iwi members for concepts and themes for a Ngati Toa iwi exhibition that will open at Te Papa in 2014 and run for 2 years.

No concept or theme will be too big or too small and we value the ideas that you will send through to us.  An example of a theme could be people, taonga, our heke and so much more.  We have a creative iwi and we know that the perfect theme is out there we just need you to help us realize it!

This is the first step in this journey and there will be more opportunities to participate.  Keep watching for panui.

Your ideas can be emailed through to runanga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz or for more information you can phone Jennie on (04) 238 4952.

Mauri ora e tātou mā

Diane Stevens Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded in memory of Diane Stevens, Nurse Practitioner, in recognition of outstanding achievement in Nursing Education.
ORA TOA PHO is offering the Diane Stevens Scholarship to the value of $2500 to one 3rd year Whitireia Nursing Student from the BN Maori programme.

ORA TOA PHO is offering Education Scholarships to the value of $500 to four 3rd year, Maori or Pacific, Whitireia Nursing Students.

ORA TOA PHO is offering Education Scholarships to the value of $500 to four 2nd year, Maori or Pacific, Whitireia Nursing Students.

ORA TOA PHO is offering Education Scholarships to the value of $500 to six 1st year,
Maori or Pacific, Whitireia Nursing Students.

ORA TOA PHO is offering Education Scholarships to the value of $500 to one Midwifery student of Ngatitoa descent studying at Massey University, Wellington campus.

ORA TOA PHO is offering Education Scholarships to the value of $500 to four medical students of Ngatitoa descent studying at Otago University or the University of Auckland.

Forms: Application forms for the 2012 Ora Toa PHO Education Scholarships are available online at: www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz:
Or by contacting:
Te Iringa Davies
Ora Toa PHO Manager
Ph: 04 237 0110
Email: teiringa@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Or Pick up an application form from the
Ora Toa Health Unit
22 Ngatitoa Street, Takapuwahia
Porirua

Applications Close: Completed applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than: 5.00pm, Monday 30th April 2012

Ora Toa PHO Scholarship Application 2012

Associate Health Minister Hon. Tariana Turia has announced that the Hauora Maori Scholarships 2012 are now open for applications from Maori students seeking support to either start or finish their studies in health related courses.

“These scholarships have been established to support Maori to enter into health related fields of study, while also recognising their contribution to their community,” said Hon. Turia.

“They are funded through the Maori Provider Development Scheme to achieve greater participation by Maori in the health and disability workforce, ensuring the delivery of health services relevant and culturally appropriate for Maori.”

Students can apply under one of the eleven categories; Community Health Workers, Dieticians, Dentistry, Health Management, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Postgraduate and Undergraduate.

“Our Maori health workforce is facing great pressure and I am pleased that this new putea will help to start meeting the demand” said Hon. Turia.

“As part of the Hauora Māori Scholarships, one Excellence Award is granted in each category and two scholarships for each of the John McLeod and Te Apa Mareikura awards.”

Applications can be completed online via the Ministry’s Māori Health website (http://www.maorihealth.govt.nz) from 28 February to 6 April 2012.

The Ministry of Health receives over 800 applications each year for the Hauora Māori Scholarships.  The scholarships are open to any student who:

• is enrolled and attending a University , Polytechnic, Wananga or College of Education
• is studying a health related, NZQA accredited course
• can demonstrate a commitment to and/or competence in Māori health and well-being studies
• has whakapapa and/or cultural links with te ao Māori or Māori communities.

Students may apply only once a year, and in one category.

If you would like any more information or support on putting together your application phone 0800 686 223 and press option 2 to speak to a Customer Service Representative or email customerservice@moh.govt.nz.

The results for the 2012 Runanga Board Election have now been declared.

We would like to take this time to acknowledge our retiring Chair, Riki WiNeera for the contribution he has made to the Runanga and iwi over the past 4 years. In his role as Chair Riki has been party to the signing of the Aquaculture Settlement and our History Treaty Claims, Agreement in Principle.

We would also like to thank the members of the Board who have retired as part of this rotation process, Hyrum Parata and Te Ariki WiNeera. They have been committed members of the Runanga over the period of time they have served.

Thank you to all those that stood for the positions of the iwi elected representatives.

The results are:

Te Taku Parai
Evan Hippolite
Willis Katene
Ian Parata
Hohepa Potini
Toarangatira Love

Thursday February 23rd 2012.

Nga mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa.

We are back on board for 2012 and the staff here at the Runanga are looking forward to keeping you informed of iwi events and business as they arise.

We have a few panui to kick off the year so please note dates and times and we ask you to share these panui with whanau that may not have email access.

Moteatea – Te hui tuatahi

Moteatea will commence on Tuesday 31st January

Whare tupuna – Takapuwahia Marae

6.30 – 8pm each Tuesday

Waitangi Day 6th February – Paekakariki

Waitangi Day will be hosted in Paekakariki at Campbell Park (down by the Camp Grounds).

A powhiri will commence at 10am and we ask Ngati Toa whanau to be part of the powhiri.

There will be entertainment for all ages, kai, crafts, kapa haka, and fingers crossed Ta moko by Taryn Beri.

Iwi voting

Reminder that voting for the Runanga Board Member candidates is now open and votes can be caste via post or online.

Voting closes on the 22nd February via post and online and 23rd February in person at the Runanga.

If you have recently registered and are awaiting voting information you can contact the Runanga on 04 2377 922 or email runanga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz.

Whitireia Park Summer Walk

The Runanga in partnership with Greater Wellington Regional Council will be hosting a guided walk of Whitireia Park. Come and listen to the korero about Kupe, Ngati Toa and the history behind Whitireia. A great hikoi for the whanau.

This hikoi starts from the top carpark at 6.15pm on Thursday 16th Febraury.

Kia ora whanau,

Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Inc Annual General Meeting 2011 will be held:

Date: Thursday December 1st 2011
Where: Puna Ora, cnr Ngatitoa and Te Hiko Streets, Takapuwahia, Porirua
Time: 4.30pm

Items of Business: Annual Report(s)

All enquiries to: (04) 237 6070 or (04) 237 7922 or

Email: runanga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz