Christmas Message from the Chair

As 2022 draws to a close, it is a good time to take stock and look back over the last year, and the six months since the AGM in July.   For me there have been several highlights and lowlights in 2022.  On a personal level my whānau have weathered some difficult times in the… Continue reading Christmas Message from the Chair

Cancellation of the Ngati Hikairo Options Hui Planned for 9 December 2022 at the Kawhia Community Hall

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Te Runanganui o Ngati Hikairo are cancelling the hui on Friday 9 December 2022 to go through the options for negotiating our Treaty Claims. We will continue with the next hui in Kawhia on 2 January 2023 for those that will be in Kawhia during this time, and we intend to… Continue reading Cancellation of the Ngati Hikairo Options Hui Planned for 9 December 2022 at the Kawhia Community Hall

Virtual and Face to Face Hui

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Kia ora whanau.  As advised in our last postings, the virtual and in person hui begin on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The Virtual Hui Meeting Dates The Virtual Hui are on the following dates: A. Tuesday 15 Nov 2022 at 7 pm (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81525062667 ) B. Tuesday 22 Nov 2022 at 7 pm (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81525062667 ) C. Tuesday 29… Continue reading Virtual and Face to Face Hui

Information hui for Ngāti Hikairo Remaining Waitangi Tribunal Claims and the mandate process.

Korōria ki te runga rawa, nana nei ngā mea katoa. Rātou kua wheturangitia mihia, tangihia. Ngā mihi ki te Kingi, Tūheitia me tōna whānau. Ki a tatou te iwi o Ngāti Hikairo ka piki te ora, tēnā tatou katoa. Te Runanganui o Ngāti Hikairo is providing information hui for our iwi with respect to the… Continue reading Information hui for Ngāti Hikairo Remaining Waitangi Tribunal Claims and the mandate process.

Kei te matua takoto rā o runga o Mòkai Kainga, e tangi ana te iwi ki a koe. Kei te reo o to matua me nga korero i haria e ia ki ngā hau e whā o te motu, whakawhiti atu ki Te Waipounamu, takoto mai. Kei te whānau pani, kia kaha tonu, tēnei to iwi e tuku aroha atu ana ki a koutou.

It is with deep sadness that we hear of the passing of Nick Tuwhangai. Nick was a treasured kaumatua who provided strong leadership and support for his whaanau, hapuu and iwi.  His absence will be keenly felt by us all. He tuku aroha tino nui ki toona whaanau whaanui e noho pani i teenei waa… Continue reading Kei te matua takoto rā o runga o Mòkai Kainga, e tangi ana te iwi ki a koe. Kei te reo o to matua me nga korero i haria e ia ki ngā hau e whā o te motu, whakawhiti atu ki Te Waipounamu, takoto mai. Kei te whānau pani, kia kaha tonu, tēnei to iwi e tuku aroha atu ana ki a koutou.

Kua hinga he tootara teitei oo Ngaati Hikairo, Wahine tangi haehae, he ngaru moana, e kore e maataki.

He wahine toa, he wahine maaia, he wahine kaha i roto i toona aroha moo toona iwi. E, Vinnie, moe mai raa i raro i te korowai o ngoo tuupuna e tatari ana mou. Ma taatou te hunga ora hei taka i nga roimata, te hupe me te poouri hei whakamahu ana i te ngaakau.… Continue reading Kua hinga he tootara teitei oo Ngaati Hikairo, Wahine tangi haehae, he ngaru moana, e kore e maataki.

Communication with the Waipapa Trustees regarding WAI 30 and Remaining Claims for Ngati Hikairo

The Runanganui met on Monday to consider some of the statements that have recently been made regarding the WAI 30 Waitangi Tribunal Claim for Ngati Hikairo. The Runanganui decided that it would be helpful to clarify its position regarding all Waitangi Tribunal Claims, including WAI 30. Click here to review the attached letter that was… Continue reading Communication with the Waipapa Trustees regarding WAI 30 and Remaining Claims for Ngati Hikairo

Are You Joining the AGM by Zoom?

If you are, here are some tips about joining in and taking part in a mass meeting by Zoom. Mics off Cameras on For most computers when you are in a zoom meeting your mic will be on.  If it is and you speak or there is a loud noise in the background, the hosting… Continue reading Are You Joining the AGM by Zoom?

Nominations for Officers and Executive Committee Members for Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo

Below are the biographies of the 9 Tribal Members who have put their names forward for Nomination to the Executive of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo.  Three of the nominations are for Officers (one each for the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) and six as Executive Committee Members.   Please note that the Rangatahi Representative and… Continue reading Nominations for Officers and Executive Committee Members for Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo

Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo AGM 2022 Update

As whanau will recall, the Executive Committee decided that it would change the Annual General Meeting for 2022 from a virtual only hui to include a face-to-face hui. The AGM date was also changed to allow for the organising of a venue, catering, and audio-visual equipment. To remind whānau the revised published meeting dates and… Continue reading Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo AGM 2022 Update

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