$45k of Scholarships Available Now
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Te Arawa Fisheries is again offering scholarships to Te Arawa people pursuing tertiary study. For 2010, $45,000 worth of scholarships will be available.
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. |
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Check out our New Website and Win 10kg of Kaimoana!
Te Arawa Fisheries launched its exciting new website on 18 December 2009. All Te Arawa people who register online by 31 March 2010 will go into the draw to win 10 kilograms of seafood. The website provides beneficiaries with access to information about our organisation and the benefits it provides at the touch of a button.
Chairman, Ron Roberts, was excited about this initiative which will enable our Te Arawa people to stay informed about how Te Arawa Fisheries is utilising the 2004 fisheries settlement to deliver benefits to beneficiaries. He said that, “our new website opens up the opportunity for our people all around the world to stay connected to Te Arawa and the many exciting initiatives occurring here”.
The new website puts a wealth of material at users’ fingertips including information about the benefits available from Te Arawa Fisheries. Te Arawa people will be able to log on and register as a beneficiary and apply for scholarships available. Marae are reminded that Te Arawa Fisheries will provide kaimoana to all tangihanga held on a Te Arawa marae and further details are now available online.
So, check out the new website at www.tearawafisheries.maori.nz and enter the draw to win some kaimoana! |
Te Arawa Director Investigates Global Opportunities
Director, Ngaroma Tahana, joined other iwi delegates and Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) on an international field trip. Delegates ventured to Hong Kong, China, United Kingdom and Spain. Ngaroma saw the trip as an exciting opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the global seafood sector and in particular Sealord's international business.
As part of the hikoi the group visited Sealord's operations in all the countries visited. The group concluded their trip with the World Summit on Sustainable Fisheries, the International Fishing Exhibition and the Aquaculture Development conference all held in Vigo, Spain
Returning home Ngaroma now has a marathon of mahi ahead of her which will no doubt be of great benefit for us here in Te Arawa. Ngaroma said the trip has given her greater insights into the global fishing industry which has allowed her to have a greater appreciation of the directions that Te Arawa Fisheries will be looking to take in the future. Expect to find our seafood on the supermarket shelves of Hong Kong or Europe soon! |
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Ngati Rangiwewehi Research History
Ngati Rangiwewehi is looking to instill excitement about Ngati Rangiwewehi fishing practices as part of an Iwi Partnership Project with Te Arawa Fisheries. The aim being to develop an Iwi Fisheries Strategy which will ensure the success for future fisheries goals for the iwi. This initative will carry out research on customary/traditional and contemporary fishing practices and sites, entail a wananga for iwi to reflect on tikanga and whakapapa as it relates to aquaculture and fishing related practices and investigate the feasibility of Koura Tau at either Taniwha Springs or Hamurana Springs will be investigated
For more information contact the Project Manager, Lee-Anne Bidois on info@rangiwewehi.com. |
Te Arawa Iwi Debate Moana Protection
Over 50 people joined Te Arawa Fisheries for a hui held at Whakaue Marae on Thursday 3rd September 2009. Among those that attended were representatives from our 11 iwi who gathered to discuss the development of a customary fisheries management plan for Te Arawa, the establishment of an entity to represent Te Arawa for customary fisheries matters and Te Arawa’s aquaculture development.
The biggest areas of discussion concerned the eradication of pollution from lakes and rivers feeding pollutants into the marine environment. Coastal iwi suggested developing their own plans which feed into an overarching plan.
A desire was also expressed to move forward with the establishment of an entity to represent Te Arawa for customary fisheries matters. The current efforts of the Maketu Taiapure were acknowledged but as only 4 of the 12 Te Arawa iwi were represented this group did not embody all. A further hui is planned for February 2010. |
CHANGING FACES ON THE TRUST AND COMPANIES
Te Arawa Fisheries acknowledges the resignations of Whaimutu Dewes and Glenn Hawkins as directors of the Companies since 2006 and expresses appreciation for their significant contributions throughout this period of establishment. We also welcome some new faces to both the Trust and the Companies.
Huru Maika
Huru Maika now joins Te Arawa Fisheries Trust Board as the Tuhourangi representative. Huru is the third of the Maika brothers to represent Tuhourangi. Huru believes his “working history and life experiences make him a very well rounded individual.” He is looking forward to working alongside my whanaunga to assist with the issues faced by our hapu. |  | Peter Reid
Peter Reid joins our organisation as a company director. He affiliates to Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Rongomai and Ngati Pikiao and is a third generation fisherman. He is currently the Fishing Operations Manager with Pelco NZ Ltd in Tauranga and has over 30 years experience in the fishing industry. |  | Stuart Burns
Stuart Burns has also been appointed as a company director. He is a chartered accountant with over 30 years’ experience. He is currently the Chief Executive of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. In addition to his accounting and management experience, Stuart has particularly strong skills in all aspects of investment portfolio management and, in particular, New Zealand listed equities, venture capital/private equity and property. |  | |
Annual General Meeting
24 February 2010, 6pm
Te Ao Marama, Ohinemutu |
Register to receive your benefits
Register now and ensure all your family of Te Arawa descent have registered too.
Registration forms are now available:
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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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