ISSUE FORTY-EIGHT: WHĀ TEKAU MĀ WARU DECEMBER 2017
Heke Tuna Whānau Day a Huge Success
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Wai 85 – Pouākani lands claim takes another step forward Wairarapa Moana Trust – Chairperson’s Report Rutu Namana – Trustee Profile Raumahora Waata – Trustee Profile Highlights from 2017 AGMs Education Funding 2018 Whaiora Goodness A Walk Down Memory Lane Shareholder/Beneficiary Search WMI Merchandise Farm Report – WMI Bull Management Seminar WMI Profiles: Denis Collins and Simon McLachlan Office Closure Dates 50 Unclaimed Dividends
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Early Polynesians were skilled sailors and navigators, people of the water, who long before they arrived in Aotearoa had explored and inhabited the many islands of the Pacific Ocean. When they arrived here in the twelfth century one of the first places they settled was the south Wairarapa coast. Around the sixteenth century they moved from the Wairarapa coast to Wairarapa Moana where tuna rich in protein and essential fats sustained them well into the 20th century.
who is the co-ordinator of the Tukutuku Mentoring Programme, College of Creative Arts, Massey University Wellington. This mentoring programme employs senior students to mentor their younger peers and one of their roles is to deliver a community project each year.
Thus, begins the story of the tuna. The dependence of Māori on tuna as a food source and an economy underpins the history of the Wairarapa. This story of a culture interwoven with its environment has been the focus of a project adopted by six south Wairarapa schools.
The title of this year’s project was Te Heke Tuna ki Onoke Mural/Community Day, the migration of tuna to Onoke, and celebrated the juvenile eels migrating back to Onoke. It also coincided with the signing of the Declaration of Independence which happened on the 28th October 1835.
This initiative of the Pirinoa Whānau Group has been supported by Dale-Maree Morgan
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Pirinoa, Kahutara, Featherston, Saint Teresa’s, Martinborough and South Featherston joined the kaupapa which progressed in three stages. First the delivery of the story by the schools to their middle and senior students followed by an art exhibition of the student’s own interpretation and finally a whānau day of interactive events and the creation of a mural to eventually be erected at Onoke. The art exhibition, curated by Massey University College of Creative Arts Honorary Research Associate, Dr Patricia Thomas, was opened in the Pirinoa Hall with 112 exhibitors. Those teachers, parents, students and art lovers who attended were treated to an impressive display of creative art and the students in attendance presented with prizes for their participation. Dr Patricia said the goal of the exhibition was to help different parts of the community to understand each other and while low participation of students at the exhibition itself was disappointing she felt that some may have excluded themselves because it was Māori led. Matua Nelson Rangi, a former student of Pirinoa School and chairman of Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, spoke of witnessing the heke tuna, the eel migration to the ocean to breed. “At that time the tuna would gather at the lake mouth straining to make it to the ocean. Channels would be dug in the sand to direct the tuna to a place where they could be harvested into waiting sacks. If the waves breached the sand spit into the lake the tuna broke into a frenzy with the waters foaming and swirling and the tuna making a barking noise”. Matua Nelson also spoke of the decline in tuna especially the long-finned species and attributed it to the drainage of their habitat.
The whānau day was held Saturday 28 October with perfect weather and like-minded people sharing kai, music, art, and each other’s company. Dale-Maree Morgan explained the intent of the day was to encourage the community to own the project and by valuing and understanding the environment, ensure its longevity. The main event was the painting of a three-dimensional mural featuring tuna which was led by Kahungunu artists Ephraim Russell and Israel Birch who painted the background while several students added the tuna.
A highlight for many was the opportunity to sail on a waka, something not seen on Lake Onoke very possibly in living memory. There were food and craft stalls as well as live music by Featherston’s Warren Maxwell, of Trinity Roots, Wellington musician Steve Hunt and local mana whenua group, Manahau. Brett Cockeram from Greater Wellington and Zoe Studd from Mountains to Sea Wellington presented a live indigenous fish exhibit with long and short-finned eels and other species which make up what we know as whitebait. Co-organiser Reuben Raihania Tipoki said the day was all about lifting the profile of Wairarapa Moana and raising awareness of the history, culture and ecology of our local waterways. Tipoki believes that education and building community is the key to rectifying past mistakes both culturally and ecologically. The feedback about the day has been fantastic and the organisers are looking forward to next year. Article: Mary Tipoki and son Raihania.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Wairarapa Moana wishes to convey thanks to
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Wairarapa Times-Age, Wairarapa News, Wairarapa Midweek, Wairarapa Archive and other media agencies for providing photographs and news items that are regularly published in the Wairarapa Moana Mailer. Special thanks to our Wairarapa Moana shareholders and whānau and all
our Māori and Pākeha organisations for sharing your stories and photographs with us all. Without your support and willingness, the Mailer would not be an exciting and informative publication.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you all.
Wai 85 – Pouākani lands claim takes another step forward “The decision by the Waitangi Tribunal in October 2017 that our application for the return of lands around the Maraetai Dam is within their jurisdiction is a significant step forward,” said Kingi Smiler Chairman of the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation. PROGRESS OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS
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Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Trust (NKKWTNAR) agrees in principle settlement with the Crown which does not take account of all WMI treaty claims. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Committee of Management (WMI CoM) lodges application with the Waitangi Tribunal for the return of lands around the Maraetai Dam. Special hui called by WMI CoM to discuss with shareholders progress with Wai 85. Shareholders ask WMI CoM and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Trust (NKKWTNAR) to work together to try and find a solution which will enable everyone to “move forward together.” WMI CoM meets with NKKWTNAR Settlement Trust. Agreement to jointly seek meeting with Crown to discuss “unique” aspects of Wai 85 claim. Waitangi Tribunal advises consideration of Wairarapa Moana application is within its jurisdiction, and seeks further information on shareholder support for application. NKKWTNAR Settlement Trust advises WMI on 29 November 2017 that they no longer support a joint meeting with the Crown to try and find a solution which would enable us all to move forward together.
Results of shareholder resolution by postal or online vote We received from shareholders resounding support for the resolution: I support the action taken by the Committee of Management, Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation, to seek an urgent remedy hearing with the Waitangi Tribunal for the return of lands taken by the Crown for the Maraetai Power Stations. The voting results were as follows: (%) of Shareholder Shareholder Vote Votes
Poll Vote
(%) of Poll Votes
YES
664
94.45%
17,001,222
80.32%
NO
36
5.12%
4,145,263
19.58%
Thank you to all our shareholders for your continued support of this important kaupapa.
Next Steps The WMI CoM will now report this result to the Waitangi Tribunal and await their advice on the hearing timetable for this application.
WMI CoM seeks feedback from shareholders by way of postal / online vote on application for return of lands around the Maraetai Dam in line with a request from the Waitangi Tribunal.
Shareholder Search – Can you help? We would like your help to trace descendants of shareholder Rangi Kakapi Thompson. Any information you may be able to share with us will be most appreciated. Call Ngaere on 0800 662 624 or email ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz
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Wairarapa Moana Trust October is always an extremely busy month for the Trust. Firstly the attendance at our Roadshows alongside the Incorporation and the office. Then the main AGM held in Greytown this year. This year I had the privilege of attending, for the first time, the Gisborne and Auckland Roadshows and my second year at the Wellington Roadshow. At each Roadshow it was humbling to see how much our shareholders and their descendants appreciate the work done by the Incorporation, the Trust and the office. It’s especially special for me to meet those that descend from Whatahoro Jury. This AGM we welcomed back Rutu Namana to the Trust and welcomed our newest trustee Raumahora Waata. We are fortunate to have two very knowledgeable, passionate and respected members of our extended whanau joining the Trust. I look forward to working with you. I would like to acknowledge Mihirangi Hollings for her time and contribution to the Trust. Mihirangi brought a wealth of knowledge of both the education sector and te reo Māori to our Trust.
We thank Mihirangi for the work she did; renaming of scholarships in te reo Māori. These were not just simply translated into te reo; they were well researched and thought through. A legacy to be very proud of. Mihirangi was also very instrumental in the re-establishment of the wānanga. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koe Mihirangi. You will be missed!
“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro nōna te ngahere Ko te manu e kai ana te mātauranga nōna te Ao” There were many highlights of the year but one that stands out was the Wairarapa Moana Trust, Marae Trustee training workshop. Key agencies like IRD, Māori Land Court, Māori Land Consultants, Charities Commission reps, Financial Consultants and WM office all presented relating to good trustee management practise, responsible duties and accountability.
Rutu Namana Trustee Profile Tēnā koutou, tēnā tatou katoa Ko Tararua te maunga Ko Wairarapa te moana, Te Karu o te Ika Ko Takitimu, ko Kurahaupo ōku waka Ko Kahungunu raua ko Rangitāne ōku iwi Ko Whatonga me Tamatea-arikinui ngā tangata Ko Ānaru Rongotua Namana rāua Ko Valencia Irirangi Piwari ōku matua. Nō reira ko Rutu Namana tōku ingoa. E ngā mana, e ngā reo, rau rangatira mā, ngā taonga o Wairarapa Moana, kei te mihi, kei te mihi, kei te mihi. He whakaaro aroha ki te hunga kua moe, me rātou, tātou e ora ana tonu nei, heoi anō, haere e ngā mate, ā tihei mauri ora. I whānau mai i te hohipera i Whakaoriori i te wā o te ataahuatanga o te puawaitanga o ngā putiputi, o ngā rākau. Ka tipu ake au i runga i te marae o Papawai. Ka haere au ki te kura tuatahi Greytown Primary me te kāreti Kuranui. “Ka kai ana ahau te miro kei te wareware au te mātauranga”. Ko te ngāhere māku. Nō reira mā te wā.
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E toru ngā tamariki, tokorua ngā tama me tētahi tamāhine anake. Tokorima ngā mokopuna. He kaitakawaenga ahau mō te Poari Hauora a-rohe o Wairarapa. Ko te hauora hinengaro tōku mahi. Mā tēnei mahi ka taea au ki te kite te poharatanga o Rutu Namana tētahi o tātou whānau kei roto i te hapori. Ko tōku mahi kei roto i te kaupapa o te moanatanga, hei tautoko, hei poipoia ngā uri o Wairarapa Moana. Kei te piki, ki te hiki ki te tihi o te maunga a tikanga, kawa me te whakapono. He arohanui māku mō tēnei tūmomo mahi, he moemoea te mahi nei. Nō reira e kuia mā, e koro mā, ngā tamariki, mokopuna tēnei he mihi mahana ki ngā taonga purotu o Wairarapa Moana.
Aue! Aue! Aue! Hi!
Marae T rustee T raining
The Trust received positive feedback regarding the presentation to our whānau/shareholders at the AGM. It was particularly humbling to receive feedback from Kim Workman who was instrumental in forming the Trust back in the 80s. The current Trust will always be grateful to all those that have served their whānau, our shareholders and their descendants through their time on the Trust since its establishment. With the extended timeframe this year we were able to present in detail the work we have done in our main core areas: Education, Marae Development and Moanatanga plus the updates with our Financials and required changes to our Constitution. We always appreciate and note feedback from the floor. We have one more meeting for the year, to be held Saturday the 16th December. This year we identified the need to do all our strategic/annual planning in December rather than February as we have always done. At this meeting, we will discuss and confirm which trustee will lead each portfolio.
We look forward to another year in 2018 and will ensure we keep you updated through our regular contributions to the Mailer. We are always grateful to the support the Trust receives from the Incorporation and the office.
“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takimano” Deborah Davidson Chairperson Wairarapa Moana Trust
Raumahora Waata Trustee Profile Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Rangitumau te maunga Ko Ruamahanga te awa Ko Kurahaupo me Tākitimu ngā waka Ko Rangitāne me Ngāti Kahungunu ngā iwi Ko Ngāti Hāmua tōku hapū Ko Te Ore Ore ata kata o Hinemataki tōku marae Nō Whakaoriori ahau Ko Robert Te Moananui Akiwa Aporo rāua ko Dawn Hinetakitira te ata Raetea Aporo ōku mātua. Ko Raumahora Acquatania Mario tōku ingoa, nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. I spent my formative years in Martinborough, then moved to Masterton. I was raised by parents that fostered the values of whānau, community connectedness and with their guiding influence, to succeed at whatever I choose to do. As such I am firmly grounded in “ko wai au” who am I. I am happily married, have raised a loving son and enjoy the gift of being a nana to three beautiful mokopuna, whom will strengthen our whakapapa for generations to come.
I was employed with the Ministry of Social Development working with Study Link in Poneke, and as a Case Worker at the Masterton Office. I now work for Rangitāne o Wairarapa as part of the Care and Protection Team and Whakapapa Researcher. I am Raumahora Waata experienced in administration, event management, public relations and networking. 2015-2016 I was the chairperson of Te Ore Ore Marae and this year, I have continued with Te Rito o te Reo Karanga journey with twelve other wāhine from six Wairarapa tī puna whare. I am grateful for being elected to the board of Wairarapa Moana Trust and will ensure all strategic goals and outcomes are realised.
Ko to ngākau ki ngā taonga a o tī puna In your heart lay the treasures of your ancestors
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Highlights from AGMs Whaiora waka on site
Early Friday evening, shareholders arrived for the pōwhiri at Papawai Marae. Time was available to catch up with friends, whānau and new acquaintances. After dinner shareholder registrations began along with a helpdesk to support those who wanted to register to the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa- Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Settlement Trust. Kino kē te mahi o ngā kaitiaki me te whānau o Papawai Marae. We recognise and appreciate the time and effort you give in order to prepare and look after those arriving and staying on the Marae. Our sincere thanks for a job well done. At the AGM we were fortunate to have the Whaiora waka down from Taupo. With the help of Eileen Bowden from Miraka and our General Manager, Nick Hume, the three flavoured smoothies of berry (blackcurrant and boysenberry), green (spinach and lime) and gold (passionfruit and carrot) were available for tasting during the lunch break. The berry flavour was also available for purchase at a reduced cost on the day. Due to a double booking at Kuranui College we were committed to a mid-afternoon finish and while we completed the meetings slightly over time, the fast and efficient work of the technicians, Dan Brown and his team, ensured that we were ready to move out when the next group arrived. The Wairarapa Moana Trust meeting commenced at 9.30am with karakia, mihi and waiata led by Rutu Namana. The Chair, Deborah Davidson, provided an overview of the strategic plan highlighting tasks achieved in 2016-17 and tasks for the 2017-18 period. Mihirangi Hollings presented the education portfolio with a summary on the different types of funding available through the Trust and outlined the change, to Te Reo Māori, of the scholarship names. Past scholarship recipient Te Aniwaniwa Hurihanganui was invited to speak about her journey into the realm of journalism. Her commitment and passion to succeed shone through in her presentation. She acknowledged her two brothers Aperahama and Tama who also received past scholarships. Tiraumaera Te Tau gave an overview on Marae Development for the year and spoke about the two trustee training hui that were held for the tī puna Marae Trust and Committee members, both of which were well attended and well
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received. An on-going goal of maintaining regular contact with Marae is one of the high priority areas of focus. Deborah, and Rutu Namana, presented the Wairarapa Moanatanga portfolio, covering both the CD and Lake Book. Rutu is a facilitator and participant of the Whakakaha Paepae Te Pou Pūmau programme and presented this section while reaffirming the Trust’s cultural provision to shareholders and whānau and reported that the two whakakaha paepae programmes, ‘Te Reo Karanga’ and ‘Te Pou Pūmau’ were progressing well and achieving outcomes. The Performance Report for the year ended 31 May 2017 was presented by Anaru Smiler. He also presented the resolutions for changes to the Trust’s Constitution. This encouraged thoughtful discussion from the floor. Approval for all recommended changes to the Constitution were agreed to. Amy Kerr and Associates were approved to be the appointed Reviewer of the Financials for 2017/2018; and the 2016 Minutes were passed with no amendments or matters arising. There were two vacancies to the Board of Trustees due to the rotation of Mihirangi Hollings and the resignation of Wayne Pitau. An election was not required as two nominations were received, for the two positions, at the close of nominations. We welcome newly appointed trustee Raumahora Waata and returning trustee Rutu Namana. They were both invited to speak to the meeting. Three items were raised in general business: • The first item related to Marae expenses and the provision of increased funding especially with regard to insurance and maintenance. • The second item requested that consideration be given to supporting Hau-a-Riki Marae, Martinborough. • Larry Jessup from Hastings promoted his sports teams entered into the Pa Wars at the Kahungunu AGM in November. The teams will wear printed tee shirts
(L-R): Robert Hills Whānau; Te tēpu kaumātua; Tame Matiaha, Tom Mulligan, Mahia Mikaera.
promoting their affiliation to Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae. Larry encouraged other whānau to support their Wairarapa Marae in a similar manner. On behalf of the trustees and whānau of Wairarapa Moana, Deborah Davidson acknowledged retiring trustee Mihirangi Hollings for her dedication, commitment and support to the Trust. The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation meeting commenced at 12:45pm with a welcome from Chairman Kingi Smiler, followed by Maumahara acknowledging shareholders and whānau who had passed away during the year. The election to the Committee of Management was the first agenda item and as there were three nominations for two positions each candidate, Gillies Baker, Anne Carter and TeHoripo Karaitiana, was given an opportunity to introduce themselves prior to voting. Charmaine Kawana confirmed the result at the end of the meeting with the two highest-polling candidates being Anne Carter and TeHoripo Karaitiana. TeHoripo Karaitiana and Sonya Rimene presented the Business Update with an outline of the vision and values statements and a comprehensive review of the year’s activities. Nick Hume presented the Incorporation’s Accounts as audited by Crowe Horwath. A number of questions were responded to before the accounts were adopted. Murray Hemi presented the proposed dividend as recommended by the Committee of Management. A total gross dividend of $800,000 inclusive of Māori Authority Tax Credits was approved unanimously. Anne Carter provided an update on the WAI 85 Treaty Claim specific to the Pouākani lands. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Settlement Trust Chair, Ian Perry, was invited to address the meeting. It was confirmed that Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and the NKKWTNAR Settlement Trust members had met several times since August to discuss a path forward. The Auditor and Share Valuer were re-appointed for another year; the 2016 Minutes were approved; and the 2018 AGM will be held on October 27th at Masterton.
Pre-AGM Roadshows (L-R) Hastings; Wellington.
One item of General Business was received from the floor: A request was made for direct descendants (non-shareholders) to be given speaking rights at the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM. The Committee of Management will consider this request. The meeting concluded at 3:18pm with karakia. The draft AGM Minutes will be distributed to shareholders with the March Mailer.
PRE-AGM ROADSHOWS 2017 This year pre-AGM Roadshows were held for the first time in Australia. Shareholders and whānau were very appreciative of the business updates and the opportunity to connect with each other. Those living in Brisbane and Perth met in June and July and those in Sydney and Melbourne during September. Wairarapa Moana will look to continue these visits in the future and consideration will be given to their regularity. Thank you to all who attended and supported these roadshows. Notification was provided for the New Zealand roadshows via the Mailer, a letter to shareholders in the specific regions and information on the website. Thank you to shareholders and whānau who indicate their attendance as this helps to estimate numbers for the venue and catering. While we realise there may be situations beyond your control, a call to the office if circumstances change is really appreciated. The following graph provides the attendance numbers for the last two years.
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Rotorua
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WAIRARAPA MOANA
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Education Funding 2018 Scholarships are available to descendants of an original Wairarapa Moana owner. Criteria is applied to all funding.
Future Leaders Scholarships Ngā Kete o Te Wānanga – Tertiary Scholarships are targeted at students studying a diploma, degree, masters or PhD. Ngā Mahi Ā-Rehe – Trade Training & Apprenticeship Scholarships are provided to those studying and working towards a trade or an apprenticeship.
Poutama Grant Funding These grants are provided to allow whānau to undertake a course of training that will assist them to take the next step in their careers. This could include either further training or employment opportunities.
Te Kete Uruuru Tau Scholarships Two special scholarships available to various fields within agri-business. Enquiries welcome, application forms will be available in the New Year. To register your interest to receive an application for study in 2018, call Dallas: 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 trust@wairarapamoana.org.nz
WHAIORA Goodness The new Whaiora website has gone live at
www.whaioragoodness.com. It is our primary sales channel for Whaiora, allowing consumers in New Zealand to purchase Whaiora online and have the product delivered directly to their homes. The first product available online is the Berry flavour, and will be followed closely by the Green flavour available in mid-November. We are planning for the third product, Gold, to be available in early December. The launch into retail stores is planned for the beginning of December with Farro Fresh (5 x Auckland stores) and selected Nosh outlets confirmed for supply. These retail outlets are the premium end of NZ retail, and being able to supply Whaiora to them is a key step to positioning Whaiora as the most prominent wellness brand in NZ. We are currently working through negotiations with key partners in Singapore, and hope to have these concluded for supply of Whaiora in their market to commence before the end of this year. Stepping out today is a major achievement for Miraka which was to one day sell our own branded products directly to consumers. We will continue our quest to provide naturally balanced foods to consumers who are conscious of their health and well-being. The launch of the Whaiora website makes this a reality. Miraka CEO Richard Wyeth says a woman in a service station once said to him, “You wouldn’t believe how proud I am of what you’ve achieved out there. I’m a shareholder in Tuaropaki (a supplying dairy farm) and to see your tankers driving down the road and see that company starting with a green paddock, turning into something, gives me a huge amount of pride.” With Christmas only weeks away, we hope you visit the Whaiora website, share the link with your whānau and hopefully be tempted to purchase a can or two of Whaiora.
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A Walk Down Memory Lane Wi Duncan’s Night Owls
WAIRARAPA MOANA MERCHANDISE The office has a selection of Wairarapa Moana books and clothing available for purchase. NAU MAI TAKU KURA MOKOPUNA A collection of customary waiata, karakia and tauparapara from Wairarapa. Book with CD $10 each WAIRARAPA MOANA: THE LAKE AND ITS PEOPLE The story of the North Island’s third largest lake complex from history to environmental problems. $35.00 each
Photo: Stratton whānau collection-Wairarapa Archive.
Named band members: Standing far left; Dick Tatere. Front left sitting; George Manuhera and Wi Duncan. The wording on the banner reads; Wi Duncan’s Night Owls. All music supplied by Gramophone and Radio Coy Dannevirke.
Shareholder/ Beneficiary Search The Incorporation has had mail returned to the office for the following shareholders or trustees. If you are able to provide any relevant information or contact details, please call Ngaere on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624. Garthue Tangiora McRae Tamihana Heremaia Whānau Trust Janet Ada Marie Edgecombe Michelle Marie Reiri Noeline Ngahuia Brown Brett Robert Ditfort Alexandra Karaitiana Cecelia Piki Gardiner Brian John Gordon Eruha Te Whaiti
Ruth Anamia Pike Trust Rae Patricia Gordon Norman Pendue Rangi Brent David Stuart Nuku Pirimoana Piwari Mooney Ngatuere Faye Ella Ropiha Raymond Patrick Gordon Cheryl Looner Neville Kerry Hesketh
Men’s and Women’s Polo Shirts Colours: Black or White Sizes: S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3 XL $28.00 each Men’s and Women’s Sleeveless Vests Colours: Black or Navy Blue Sizes: S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3 XL $56.00 each
Caps and Beanies Colour: Black One size fits all $12.00 each
Umbrella Colour: Green/White $20.00 each
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WMI Bull Management Seminar Wairarapa Moana Incorporation held a Bull Management seminar for staff on their Ropiha Photo Bull Seminar 1 – Caption: Class Session Road farm on Wednesday 15 November. Photo Bull Seminar 2 – Caption: Clarry Church Organised by WMI General Manager, Nick Hume and new Operations Manager, Denis Collins, the training day enabled on-farm staff the chance to learn about bull handling from experts. “It’s about improving staff skills,” says Nick, “giving them knowledge and confidence for what is a regular part of their on-farm work. Taking the fear out of the task and ensuring both staff and animals are safe and risks minimised.” “We were fortunate to have Clarry Church, regarded as one of the leading bull handlers in New Zealand and Australia, to assist,” said Denis. Clarry, who is from Rerewhakaaitu and is of Te Arawa and Ngāti Maniapoto descent, has been handling bulls since childhood. He’s in demand as a horse and bull wrangler for films, been involved on the rodeo circuit most of his life and worked all over Australia mustering cattle and wild bulls and in Canada on ranches raising bucking bulls and horses for the rodeo circuit. Clarry spoke about the methods staff could use to ensure their safety and efficiency and ways they could ensure the bulls being moved could be kept as calm and stress free as possible. “Bulls are staunch,” said Clarry, “so you have to educate them, get to know them, understand their hierarchy and read them individually. There are basic rules that must be followed; never turn your back, get them used to you and dominate them. Have simple tools. Use what you have,” said Clarry, “a hat, a bucket, a piece of plastic pipe. It doesn’t need to be sophisticated,” he said. Clarry, Denis and Bruce Eyres of DairyNZ stressed the importance of staff planning how they will handle the bulls ahead of time, work out an escape route, ensure they’re never cornered, watch to see how the animals are behaving and always be aware that it’s unexpected movement that triggers sudden aggressive behaviour.
Clarry Church
Following the classroom session the group moved to the yards to observe Clarry and Denis separate a group of bulls, singling out the two largest beasts and moving them into another pen, whilst Bruce Eyres gave commentary. It was a salutary lesson in animal husbandry, with virtually no words spoken between Clarry and Denis, who moved quietly and with authority, directing the animals with the minimum of agitation. Later, during a question and answer session WMI staff were able to reflect on what they had learned. Clarry pointed out: “If a bull is behaving badly, put it back out to grass, if it’s in a bad mood why bother, try it another day.” “Like people,” he added wryly, “in the naughty boy’s corner!” Bruce Eyres of DairyNZ said that he’s been involved in many animal handling sessions but this WMI programme is the first specific training seminar for bull handling he’s heard of. “It’s an excellent idea,” he said. “Moving bulls is part of life on a farm, so giving staff knowledge in this way is exceptional. Cows have daily routines but bulls don’t. Being aware and knowing the basic techniques as demonstrated by Clarry and Denis can only enhance the safety and wellbeing of on-farm staff,” he said.
Notification of a Deceased Shareholder Ka mate he tete, ka tupu he tete. Man dies and another replaces. Death is never easy to announce and we will all find ourselves in this position some time in our lives.
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There are instances when the office is unaware of a shareholder having passed away and so correspondence and the Wairarapa Moana Mailer continues to be sent to the deceased shareholder.
On some occasions whānau members have become upset when mail addressed to their loved one continues to arrive at the address on the share register. It would be greatly appreciated if whānau could let the office know of shareholders who have passed on. Give us a call so we can update the share register and support the whānau to succeed. Contact Ngaere on 0800 662 624.
Denis Collins – Operations Manager
Simon McLachlan – Technical Analyst
New Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Operations Manager, Denis Collins, is no stranger to the dairy world. Denis, who holds a Graduate Degree with Honours in Agricultural Science has been involved in farming his whole life. He’s had an association with WMI for eighteen years and managed a dairy conversion on McLean Road in Mangakino.
Simon McLachlan, who has recently started with Wairarapa Moana Incorporation as the farm Technical Analyst has a wealth of skills and experience. With a Degree in Applied Science (majoring in Agriculture), a Diploma in Agriculture and an extensive work history in the agricultural science field, Simon is looking forward to utilising his experience to help progress the WMI farm quality standards.
Denis has done some dry stock farming but, he says, it’s been a predominantly dairy career. Brought up in West Auckland near Waimauku, and on a sheep farm at Rerewhakaaitu near Rainbow Mountain, Denis has spent much of his working life around the Bay of Plenty and the Central Plateau. Denis has been a share milker and has had extensive experience as a farm consultant in the King Country. He worked for DairyNZ and was a Regional Leader and has been a finals judge for the Ahuwhenua awards. He has been a farm manager for Inghams and has developed and implemented strategies to effectively engage large corporate farms, including Māori Corporations on the Central Plateau.
Simon, who was raised on a dairy farm near Morrinsville, says farming is everything to him and he still loves going back and working on the family farm, which is now a dairy heifer grazing unit. He’s committed to high technical standards and pushing for improvements. Simon worked as Progeny Test Co-ordinator for CRV Ambreed in Hamilton, where his skills were utilised to the maximum, maintaining the highest level of breeding techniques and data bases and working with farm clients as well as analysing genetic trends for the CRV Ambreed bull teams.
Denis was there at the beginning of Miraka and was their first Milk Supply Manager and was deeply involved in gaining the trust of the original suppliers when Miraka commenced operations. He recently spent some time dairying in the South Island. He prefers the Central Plateau farming operations though, he says.
Simon has also worked in Southland as the Operations Technician for Blue River Dairy, a sheep milking company. It’s the same techniques, says Simon, the same skill sets and the same deep knowledge of dairying requirements, but the animals are smaller, that’s all. It broadens the dairy knowledge base which can only be positive.
Denis says his life is farming, farm development and the dairy world.
Simon also worked on a number of Landcorp properties over a five-year period as a Farm Technician where, as well as monitoring crop pasture and soil standards, maintaining farm databases and overseeing regular farm systems, he was involved in the development of the PAM-IAR (individual animal) database for Landcorp’s animal breeding programme.
It’s a good life says Denis and he wouldn’t change it for the world. There’s so much to do and develop in strategic and technical terms, says Denis. Farming, and being able to advance development and management is great. It’s a complete life, he adds.
The whole technical side of farming is fascinating says Simon, constantly working to improve standards in breeding, farm and pasture standards, production and performance and always keeping abreast of new techniques. It’s ongoing, immersive and totally absorbing he says.
The Wairarapa Moana office will close 4.30pm Thursday 21 December 2017 and re-open Monday 15 January 2018. Wishing you all a safe and happy Holiday.
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