We are please to inform you that the Waihao Marae is now open for business following the Covid-19 lock-down.
There are a few changes to daily operations (such as contact tracing), but you are now able to make bookings for your school/group/committee once more.
We hope to see or hear from you soon!
The Executive have determined that even though we are now in Level 2, there still remains a risk to Whanau as we have not been in this Level long enough to determine how safe we are regarding community transmission.
The Executive considered holding a Whanau Hui at the Marae for the June Hui but as there are still a number of requirements in place and there was the possibility, depending on how well we go under Level 2, these might change. So rather than make arrangements and then have to cancel them it was agreed that we would proceed with a June Whanau Meeting via Zoom however we are all very hopeful and are planning for our August Whanau Hui to be held at Waihao (and of course Zoom will still be an option available).
In the meantime, the Marae remains closed. Staff will be starting to transition to the Marae over the next few weeks, but it is only staff who are currently authorised to be there. Please respect this as we have an obligation to ensure the safety and health of our staff also. If you do turn up you may be asked to leave.
Some may see this is a conservative approach to re-opening our Marae but we are very mindful of the impacts of the virus and the risks to our Whanau in particular and so have chosen to put these safety risks ahead of anything else. Our Upoko has supported this view and advises that the Rahui placed at the beginning of this process has not yet been lifted, so we would expect that our cultural approach to this will continue to be respected.
The Executive have a meeting on the 2 June (via Zoom) where we will look at all health information available at that point and consider if we are comfortable easing these restrictions. Even if they are eased there may still be some restrictions in place so that we continue to ensure the health and safety of all who come onto the Marae, but we will keep you informed of these as we go.
In the meantime, we wish you all well, stay safe and we hope to see those that can travel, back at Waihao in August.
Nga mihi
The April Whanau Hui will go ahead as scheduled, however will be via ZOOM only.
A link will be posted out to all our whanau on Google Groups. If you are not receiving emails from this, please contact the office today and we will add you. Email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.
Nga mihi
While the marae and office are closed due to the covid-19 pandemic, the office staff will continue to work from home as best as they can.
Announcements and updates will be posted on Google Groups and on Facebook. A specific page has been set up on Facebook called “Waihao Whanau Covid-19 Info Page” and we encourage all whanau to join this and the regular Facebook group “Waihao Marae – AKA – Maori Road”.
Keep in touch with your whanau and check in on everyone.
‘He Waka eke noa.’ We are in this together.
Stay safe and be well.
Attached is a copy of the Position Statement Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka released by Riki Dallas in July 2019.
The Executive board of Te Runanga o Waihao endorse this paper, and will be taking this into consideration within our takiwā.
Te Rūnanga o Waihao Holdings Limited
Notice of
Directors Election Meeting
This meeting will be held following the AGM on
26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate
Sunday 6th October 2019 at 10:30am
Lunch will be provided following the meeting.
Agenda:
Nomination forms may be obtained from the Waihao Marae Office on 03 689 4726 or email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and are to be received by the Waihao Marae Office no later than 4.00pm, 1 October 2019.
Te Rūnanga o Waihao Incorporated
Notice of
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
As per Section 8 of The Rules
This meeting will be held
26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate
Sunday 6th October 2019 at 10:30am
Lunch will be provided following the meeting.
Agenda:
For further information please contact
Waihao Marae Office 03 689 4726
waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
RSVP 4.00pm 1st October 2019
We are pleased to announce the re-appointments of Jo McLean as Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Juliette Stevenson as Alternate Representative for Waihao.
On behalf of the Appointments Committee of Te Rūnanga o Waihao, we congratulate both Jo and Juliette and wish them all the best.
The Appointment Committee invite applications for Te Rūnanga o Waihao Representative and Alternate to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
This appointment is at the highest level of governance for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and as such the committee invites applicants with relevant skills to apply and must meet the criteria detailed below.
Appointment of Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu Representative and Alternate
Nominees for the positions of Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Rūnanga Representative:
i) may be required to demonstrate an understanding of the TRoNT structure, TRoNT decision-making processes and the cultural, political, social and economic issues facing the tribe;
ii) must be registered members of TRoNT;
iii) must be Registered Voting Members and have demonstrated active participation in the Rūnanga in the last three (3) years;
iv) must have attended the AGM preceding the consideration and appointment of the TRoNT Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Rūnanga Representative by the Appointment Committee;
v) must have signified in writing his or her willingness to accept nomination; and
vi) must have shown long and continuous service in the interests of the Rūnanga.
Skills desired for the position:
Functions of Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu Representative
In accordance with the Charter, the TRONT Rūnanga Representative or Alternative Rūnanga Representative will represent the Rūnanga at all meetings of TRoNT. They have a responsibility to the Rūnanga to:
Facilitate a pre-TRoNT meeting with Rūnanga members in writing prior to the General Meeting;
Report outcomes post-TRoNT meeting to Rūnanga members in writing prior to the General Meeting;
Adhere to any protocols in the job description as deemed appropriate by the Rūnanga Executive; and
Attend Rūnanga Executive meetings when requested by the Rūnanga Executive.
The committee invite applicants to attach a current curriculum vitae and cover letter detailing skills and attributes for the role to their application.
For information and application forms please contact the Te Rūnanga O Waihao Office, on behalf of the Appointment Committee Chair:
Email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
Ph: 03-689-4726
Applications close 5pm, Friday 23rd August, no late applications will be received.
The committee intends on interviewing successful shortlisted applicants the weekend of 7th September, at Waihao Marae. Applicants must be available for this date.
Enrol to vote in the local elections
The local elections are being held in October this year when we choose who will be on our local councils and health boards.
It’s an important choice because councils and health boards make decisions about services we use every day in our local communities, like hospitals, buses, rubbish collection, parks and pools.
You need to be on the electoral roll to be able to vote in the local elections. It’s easy to enrol or update your details. Take a few minutes to do it now, so you’re ready to vote. Go online at vote.nz, or call 0800 36 76 56 to ask for an enrolment form to be sent to you.
You can enrol and vote if you’re 18 or older, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and have lived in New Zealand for more than one year continuously at some time in your life. You can also enrol when you turn 17, then when you turn 18, you’ll be ready to vote.
The local elections are held by a postal vote so you need to be enrolled at the right address to get your voting papers from the council in the mail. Anyone who was enrolled before 16 August will be sent voting papers. Anyone enrolling or updating their details after 16 August will need to contact their local council to arrange a special vote.
Local councils start sending out voting papers on 20 September and voting closes at midday on Saturday 12 October.
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