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SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
Te Arawa Fisheries is again offering scholarships to Te Arawa people pursuing tertiary study. For 2011, $45,000 worth of scholarships will be available. Part of the scholarship is a wananga for all successful applicants.
This initiative is part of the strategy of Te Arawa Fisheries to see 500 Te Arawa people through this programme and into skilled employment. Each scholarship is worth $1,000 and is available to Te Arawa people studying at a tertiary institution for the duration of their studies. Applications may be submitted online via our website at www.tearawafisheries.maori.nz.
Applications close 4.00pm Friday 11 March 2011. |
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TE ARAWA ENTERS GLOBAL SEAFOOD MARKET
Te Arawa Fisheries is proud to announce its investment in the establishment of a landmark joint venture that is taking New Zealand seafood to the world. The Iwi Collective Partnership (ICP) will manage over 15,000 tonnes of fish annually on behalf of 12 north island iwi, including Te Arawa. The seafood products derived from this multi-million dollar business will be sold in New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Russia, the United Kingdom and the USA.
Te Arawa is leveraging the assets that it received in 2006 from the Crown in settlement of its rights to commercial fisheries. Te Arawa Fisheries Chairman, Ron Roberts, said that, “our iwi have been fishing the oceans for centuries. This is a way of continuing that legacy on a global scale in partnership with New Zealand’s leading seafood companies including Moana Pacific, Sanford, Pelco and Tahi Marine”.
The ICP is the biggest collective of iwi in the fisheries sector comprising reprentatives from Nga Rauru, Ngaiterangi, Ngati Awa, Ngati Manawa, Ngati Porou, Ngati Ruanui, Taranaki Iwi, Ngaitai, Te Rarawa, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Whakatohea and Te Arawa. Te Arawa Fisheries General Manager, Shane Heremaia, acknowledged that, “by collectivising iwi fisheries resources in the ICP we can not only optimise returns but develop opportunities that create economies of scale and build capacity, capability and participation within the fisheries sector. We want to build a thriving seafood economy in the Bay of Plenty that will benefit not only our iwi, but the wider community.”
“Our strategy is to extract the greatest value from the seafood value chain to maximise revenues. So we are not only leasing our quota but also catching, processing and marketing our seafood as well”, said Heremaia.
Te Arawa Fisheries Chairman, Ron Roberts, said, “For us, its all about the prudent management of our fisheries settlement assets to generate greater benefit for our 11 iwi of Te Arawa. Maximising our revenues through the ICP increases the benefits that we provide in the form of tertiary scholarships, seafood training grants, iwi development funding and customary fisheries initiatives. It’s as simple as that.”
“And its about our responsibility as kaitiaki”, said Roberts. “By being actively involved in the management of our fisheries and marine resources through the ICP, we can help ensure that our moana is sustainably managed so that it can be enjoyed not only by ourselves, but by future generations of New Zealanders for many years to come”.
Iwi from around New Zealand were welcomed to Wahiao Marae at Whakarewarewa on 24 November 2010 to celebrate the establishment of this historic initiative.
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TE ARAWA FISHERIES RANGATAHI SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS RECIPIENTS
Te Arawa Fisheries proud to be the sponsor of six rangatahi scholarships that were presented at the 2010 Te Arawa Sports awards. The recipients were:
Tuhoto-Ariki Pene, Ngati Rangiwewehi, the Central Region, North Island, Northland, Wellington Champion and 5 time National BMX Champion
Ricaia Warren, Te Arawa, who holds boxing titles including the CNI Champion, Waikato Champion and North Island Golden Glove Champion
Camden Te Kani-McQueen, Tuhourangi, 2010 Runner up Junior Open Squash National Tournament as well as taking out numerous other regional competitions
Aperahama Hurihanganui, Tuhourangi, Ngati Whakaue Head boy of Rotorua Boys High School 2010, member of the Raukura Kapa haka team which came second at the Secondary School National Competition and Aperahama came second at the National Manu Korero competition
Oriwa Thyne, Tuhourangi, Ngati Wahiao, Oriwa plays for the midlands U18 and U21 hockey teams and the Maori Womens U21 Teams for the past two years.
Charlizza Harris, Tuhourangi, Charlizza is a youth advisor at Upper Hutt City Council, was a organiser of Bouncy Bullys and Stix n Stonz aimed at changing attitudes about bullying, Charlizza was the leader of Nga Hoe Akerautangi Kapa Haka Group and has spoken at events including the National ALAC Conference.
We wish all recipients as successfull 2011 in both sporting and academic areas. |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe AGM was held on 23 February 2011 at Mataikotare Marae, Te Ngae Junction, Rotorua
The AGM Report for 2011 is available on our website www.tearawafisheries.maori.nz.
SEAFOOD INDUSTRY TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPAs part of our strategy to assist people into skilled employment, Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa Waka Fisheries Trust Board has developed the Te Arawa Fisheries Training Programme. The first intake of these students will began their Certificate in Maritime and Fishing Technology programme 14 February 2011. Te Arawa Fisheries has 10 scholarship recipients enrolled in the programme which aims to develop skills that are needed to work as a deckhand on a wide range of vessels within the maritime and seafood industry. An awesome opportunity with employment outcomes highly likely!
Register to receive your benefitsRegister now and ensure all your family of Te Arawa descent have registered too.
Registration forms are now available:
From office PO Box 1896, 1192 Haupapa Street, Rotorua
By phone 07 349 3227
By email info@tearawafisheries.maori.nz
Online www.tearawafisheries.maori.nz
Kaimoana for Tangihanga Did you know we supply fish for all tangihanga held on Te Arawa marae?
We think that it is important for our iwi to support our whanau in times of loss. For that reason, we provide kaimoana for all tangihanga held on Te Arawa Marae. In the event of a tangihanga, contact Pare Hakaraia at our office on (07) 349 3227 to arrange the kaimoana. |
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