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NGATI AND HEALTHY
Free Community Aerobics
Tone & Groan
Tuesday & Thursday 10 – 11am
St Johns Hall
Ruatoria
Aqua Aerobics
Tuesday 4.30 – 5pm
Tikitiki School Pool

Are you ready to downsize your clothes size?
If you have answered yes to that question then perhaps we can help each other.
This person is looking for a group of likeminded people (men or women) to undertake a 12 week challenge with her.
For more information
Contact: 021 11 99 085

ENROLMENTS FOR LEVEL 2 CARPENTRY IN MATAKAOA
Enrolments are now being taken for those interested in Level 2 Carpentry. Based at Te Waha o Rerekohu, the course is 42 weeks long, 4 days per week, 9am-3pm.  Learn how to make fences, build decks, furniture, dog runs, chicken coops, planter boxes etc. Community groups or marae interested in hosting a project, need to have all resources available, and must apply in writing to Steve Phelps at Tairawhiti Polytechnic. Local contact for this course is Ani & the team at Te Puna Manaaki a Ruataupare 06 864 4407

STILL ENROLLING FOR HAPU DEVELOPMENT
Te Ururangi o Te Matauranga will be taking enrolments for the Diploma in Hapu Development until mid March, so it is not too late!  If you're unsure what is involved, then please join us at Te Puna Manaaki a Ruataupare, Onepoto Beach, for He Ara Kura, a bridging programme run by Te Aroha Kanarahi Trust PTE. Run from the 8-12 March, we will take the fear out of tertiary study for you. Nau mai haramai! Contact Ani, Kerry or Jamiessa on 06 864 4407 for more info

What is Council doing in (Waipiro/ Tokomaru Bay/ Rangitukia/Te Araroa/ Hicks Bay/ Ruatoria) A brochure about Council’s plan for the next year will be in your mail soon. Check it out and tell us what you think. Go to www.gdc.govt.nz/have-your-say or join Mayor Meng Foon and his team at a Community Update meeting this month.
Waiapu RSA, Rangitukia Monday 15 March • 2pm
Kawakawa Clubrooms, Te Araroa Domain Monday 15 March • 4.30pm
Onepoto Community Centre, Hicks Bay Monday 15 March • 6.30pm
Uepohatu Marae, Ruatoria Monday 22 March • 6pm
Find what progress Council has made on the issues (Waipiro/ Tokomaru Bay/ Rangitukia/Te Araroa/ Hicks Bay/ Ruatoria) bought up last year and what council is planning  to do this year.
If you don’t tell Council what you think, who will?
Contact Council on 0800 653 800 for more details
NATIONAL SCHIZOPHRENIA WEEK
08 March – 14 March 2010
Wednesday 10th March

NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou are welcome to come and contribute your views about the future of our iwi.
Hamilton
6pm
University of Waikato, Runanga
Room, School of Maori, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, Building A.
Contact: Peace Te Kani peacet@tekohaohealth.co.nz or Linda Smith tuhiwai@waikato.ac.nz
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Wednesday 10th March
Uepohatu Cluster 4 Hui Onepoto ki Rahui Manuka
Will be held at Uepohatu commencing at 6pm
Agenda:
• Foreshore and seabed update
• Set Governing entity to Receive funding
• Point Cluster Co-ordinator a position
• And General Business

Wednesday 10th March 2010
RUGBYSMART COURSE
The NZRU/ACC Rugbysmart course will be held at Ngata Memorial College Ruatoria commencing at 6.15pm.
All rugby coaches from JAB to Teenage Grade and including Senior men’s grade whom participating in this years rugby fixtures are advised that this is a NZRU directive. Club management, players and supporters are invited to attend.
Kia ora ra
Jimmy Aupouri
NPEC Rugby Development Officer

Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30
Community Music Classes
Guitar, Keyboard, Singing, basic music theory,
songwriting & more
Ages (10 yrs to Adults)
Students: $3.00 per session
Adults: $5.00 per session
Tairawhiti Polytechnic
RUATORIA
Numbers Limited so please register or get in touch:
Dee & Wuz
- Ph: 8648514 - Txt: 0211418647 -
Email: muzobuzz@xtra.co.nz

Thursday 11th March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou opinions are sought about forming the New Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will receive the Treaty settlement assets from the Crown on Ngati Porou’s Half
Tinatoka Marae 4.00pm
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Friday 12th March
Ruatorea bowling clubrooms, 4pm to 8pm
Arts, Strategy games, Live-Action Role-Playing (Foam Rubber Sword-Fighting) for Rangatahi aged 12 up. Parents are welcome.
These programmes are free
For more details, contact T.K. Ph: 864-3707 or (021) 239-8585

Sunday 14th March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou are welcome to come and contribute your views about the future of our iwi.
Wellington
1pm
Kokiri Marae, 7-9 Barnes St, Seaview
Contact: Puti Mackey
whita-trust@xtra.co.nz
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March
Ngati and Healthy
Father and Son gathering Wananga
5.00pm at Waingakia woolshed
Makarika Valley
What you need: 
• Good footwear, Water Bottle
• Torch/sleeping bag/ foam
• Jacket and warm clothes
• Kai, hooks and sinkers, bait, handline
• Cutlery
There are 20 places available for this Wananga so please reply quickly to secure your spot.
You must register for this event by contacting:
Roger White
021 870 444 or 06 8632890ext 1

Sunday 14th March,
Geoge Nepia Memorial Park, 1pm to 5pm
Arts, Strategy games, Live-Action Role-Playing (Foam Rubber Sword-Fighting) for Rangatahi aged 12 up. Parents are welcome.
These programmes are free
For more details, contact T.K. Ph: 864-3707 or (021) 239-8585

Sunday 14th March
Ruatoria Hotel Pool & Dart AGM Hui
1.00pm located in Hotel Back Room

Friday 19th March
Ruatorea bowling clubrooms, 4pm to 8pm
Arts, Strategy games, Live-Action Role-Playing (Foam Rubber Sword-Fighting) for Rangatahi aged 12 up. Parents are welcome.
These programmes are free
For more details, contact T.K. Ph: 864-3707 or (021) 239-8585

Saturday 20th March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou opinions are sought about forming the New Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will receive the Treaty settlement assets from the Crown on Ngati Porou’s Half
Hinerupe Marae 10.00am
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Sunday 21 March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou are welcome to come and contribute your views about the future of our iwi.
Christchurch
10.30am
Te Awa o Te Ora Trust, 192 Worcester St.
Contact: Chris Marsh
npkw@clear.net.nz
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Sunday 21st March,
Geoge Nepia Memorial Park, 1pm to 5pm
Arts, Strategy games, Live-Action Role-Playing (Foam Rubber Sword-Fighting) for Rangatahi aged 12 up. Parents are welcome.
These programmes are free
For more details, contact T.K. Ph: 864-3707 or (021) 239-8585

Sunday 21st March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou opinions are sought about forming the New Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will receive the Treaty settlement assets from the Crown on Ngati Porou’s Half
Hiruharama Marae 10.30am
Hinepare Marae 11.00am
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Saturday 27th March 2010
Senior Club Rugby begins
There will be no Club rugby during the Easter break.
An updated version of the Club draw can be obtained from the Union office during normal work hours.
Kia ora ra
Jimmy Aupouri
NPEC Rugby Development Officer

Saturday 27th March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou opinions are sought about forming the New Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will receive the Treaty settlement assets from the Crown on Ngati Porou’s Half
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae 10.00am
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Sunday 28 March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou are welcome to come and contribute your views about the future of our iwi.
Auckland (Manukau), 2.45pm to 4.45pm
The Annex, Civic Centre, Manukau
City Council, 31-33 Wiri Station Rd.
Contact: Joni Takitimu-Cook
joni.takitimu-cook@ngatiporouauckland.co.nz
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Wednesday 31st March
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou opinions are sought about forming the New Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will receive the Treaty settlement assets from the Crown on Ngati Porou’s Half
Taharora Marae 5.00pm
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

Thursday 1st April
Duncan Bush Optometrist will be visiting
Ruatoria at the Community Health Clinic
Appointments can be made by ringing the clinic on 86 48316

Saturday, April 2-4th, 2010
Marumaru Pig Hunting Competition from 2-4th April (Easter Weekend)
At Marumaru Tavern, between Tiniroto and Te Wairoa
Lots of prizes up for grabs.  For more details please contact maryanne on 06 8388059

Saturday, April 3, 2010
The KAIWAI WHANAU cordially invite whanau and friends to the unveiling of TANARA (DUNN) KAIWAI
Powhiri 10.45am at Mangahanea Marae, Ruatoria
to be followed by unveiling @ Puke Aroha Cemetery, Reporua Rd, Whakatawai Station, Ruatoria.
Whanau and friends are invited back to Mangahanea marae for refreshments and lunch.

Saturday 10th April
NATIS IN THE CITY !!!
Ngati Porou opinions are sought about forming the New Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will receive the Treaty settlement assets from the Crown on Ngati Porou’s Half
Uepohatu Pavillion 1.00pm
If you can’t make it to the hui or want to learn more visit www.tehaeata.co.nz or contact 0800 NPOROU for info to be sent out to you.

JUNE 16TH 2010
CALLING ALL DESCENDANTS  OF MANUEL JOSE’.
THE BOOK ‘OLIVE BRANCHES’ IS BEING UPDATED AND WE WANT ALL OUR PANIORA WHANAUNGA INCLUDED. SO SEND YOUR UPDATED WHAKAPAPA TO EDDA McCABE BY JUNE 16TH 2010.  FOR DELIVERY DETAILS PHONE EDDA ON 06 8631146 OR E-MAIL eddam@xtra.co.nz.
ALL YOU NEED ARE THE NAMES OF WHANAU BORN SINCE THE LAST EDITION OF OLIVE BRANCHES.  DON’T MISS OUT, GET YOUR WHANAU TOGETHER AND GET YOUR JOSE’ WHAKAPAPA RECORDED IN THE ICONIC OLIVE BRANCHES.  FOR MORE INFO CONTACT EDDA ON 06 8631146 OR E-MAIL eddam@xtra.co.nz.
ALSO FOR THE WHANAU OF MANUEL JOSE’
RELATIVES FROM YOUR SPANISH TURANGAWAEWAE VALVERDE DEL MAJANO (pronounced mahano) WILL BE VISITING TE TAIRAWHITI DECEMBER 2010, AND AN EXCITING PROGRAMME OF EVENTS WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR WHANAUNGA AND LEARN MORE ABOUT SPANISH CULTURE IS BEING ORGANISED.  TO HELP HOST THE MANUHIRI ALL MANUEL JOSE’s OF WORKING AGE ARE ASKED TO CONTRIBUTE $10 – THAT’S IT, NO HOUSIE OR BATONS UP JUST A KOHA OF $10.  Na tou rourou, na taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.  FOR MORE INFO AND BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS CONTACT EDDA ON 06 8631146 OR E-MAIL eddam@xtra.co.nz