TE ĀWHINA MARAE O MOTUEKA INCORPORATED SOCIETY - MARAE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019
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TE ĀWHINA MARAE O MOTUEKA
INCORPORATED SOCIETY
MARAE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
2019
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TE AWHINA MARAE
District of Motueka, Lot 2 DP 1506
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WHAKAPAPA
Ko Pukeone, ko Tū Ao Wharepapa ngā maunga
Ko Motueka, ko Riuwaka ngā awa
Ko Riuwaka te puna ora
Ko Ngāti Rārua, ko Te Ātiawa ngā iwi
Ko Ngati Turangāpeke, ko Ngāti Pareteata ko Puketapu ngā hapū.
Ko Te Āwhina te marae
Ko Turangāpeke te whare tupuna
Ko Te Āwhina te wharekai.
‘NGĀ URI O NGĀ HEKENGA’.
War & conflict in the North led to epic journeys by our tūpuna of Ngāti Rārua & Te Ātiawa from
Kawhia and Taranaki to Te Tau Ihu during the 1820s. By the 1830s, after a series of migrations and
conquests lasting 6 years, our tūpuna had settled in the Riuwaka/Motueka/Marahau areas. Marriages
formed alliances, and territories from Golden Bay across to the Marlborough Sounds were occupied.
The original name of the whenua on which Te Āwhina Marae (TAM) stands is Te Maatu. It was
renamed ‘The Big Wood’ by European settlers. This was a large fertile forest with occupations and
cultivated gardens. The township which developed, eventually became known as Motueka.
The arrival of European settlers in 1841 led to Te Maatu being divided up, classified into Native
Reserves (Tenths lands) or sold, with 918 acres given to the Anglican Church (Whakarewa Estates) under
Crown Grants, to establish a school. The first church built on Native Reserve Lands was Te Awa Mate,
which was burnt down, to be replaced by Te Ahurewa in 1897.
The loss of their whenua hurt the iwi, and after many years in the courts, less than half the land
was returned in 1993 by Act of Parliament, and the ‘Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust’ (NRAIT) was formed.
The NRAIT whānau/hapū are the beneficial owners of the Whakarewa Estate Lands. The remaining
tenths lands are now administered by Wakatū Incorporation which was established in 1977.
Declining Māori population over the years (disease, war & land alienation etc) left only a few families
who have retained unbroken ahi kaa to this day.
Post World War 2, Māori from all over Aotearoa gravitated to Motueka for seasonal work. Social
gatherings & whānaungatanga became a part of life with marriages and lifelong friendships were forged.
The ahi kaa whānau soon found themselves being the host to many, and a thriving community grew.
Te Āwhina “Community Hall” opened in 1958, adjacent to Te Ahurewa. The original building was a
gift to the Māori, accepted by the mana whenua, and together, ahi kaa & maata waka established a
turangawaewae for the people.
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During the 1980s during the “Māori Renaissance”, TAM was re-established as a Pa. It was a hive of
activity with many ACCESS and MAccess courses being run for the unemployed. Buildings were relocated
and renovated for offices, health centre, carving room, music room, kokiri, and other ancillary
requirements. In 1984 Te Kohanga Reo o Te Āwhina was opened. A carving school with 6 tauira began in
1987 under the tutelage of Tohunga Whakairo John Mutu. Te Āwhina thrived with a focus on traditional
arts and crafts as the community worked together to build and embellish the wharenui. In 1990 the
wharenui ‘Turangāpeke’ was opened and two years later 6 Kaumatua Flats were completed. The Pa was
re-established!
During the last 20 years many whānau have returned to live in Motueka and Te Tau Ihu, with large
numbers also travelling to attend the Annual General Meetings of the Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa Iwi
Trusts, NRAIT and Wakatū Incorporation, which attract anywhere between 200-600 members. Numbers
have been growing steadily over the years with significant resources now being invested in whakapapa
and connecting whānau to their Legacy.
Iwi are now Post Settlement and have land and resources to assist to re-build our Pa and establish a
Kainga.
LOCATION
Motueka looks up to ngā maunga, Tu Ao Wharepapa & Pukeone. An ancient name & a fire beacon,
the water from the maunga feeds life into the awa which sustains the whenua. Motueka is known for its
fertile soil, where horticulture has long been a thriving industry, & boasts a coastline abundant with
kaimoana.
MAORI RESERVATION
Te Āwhina Marae is situated at 133 Pah St, Motueka,
on land which was reserved for Māori as part of the New
Zealand Tenths. Title was eventually transferred to
Wakatū Incorporation in 1977. On 18 December 1982
Wakatū Incorporation agreed to vest the land as the Te
Āwhina Marae Māori Reservation (shaded blue).
The Māori Reservation is administered by 8 Te
Āwhina Marae Land Trustees who are elected from the
whānau who whakapapa to the land on which Te Āwhina
Marae and Te Ahurewa Church are sited.
The current Land Trustees are: Paul Morgan [Chairperson] representing Wakatū Incorporation, John
Katene, Ropata Taylor, James Wheeler, Paia Riwaka-Herbert, Ropata Stephens, Barry Mason (deceased),
James MacDonald (deceased).
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TE ĀWHINA MARAE O MOTUEKA INCORPORATED SOCIETY
Te Āwhina Marae was incorporated (# 548376) under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on 15 th
May 1992. It was registered as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005 on 30 June 2008
(CC37457).
The Mana Whenua of Motueka are Ngāti Rārua & Te Ātiawa. The Community of Te Āwhina Marae is
made up of mana whenua, Maataa waka & others.
“Membership” of the whānau of Te Āwhina Marae is currently not by subscription. Those who
whakapapa to the lands of Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa in Motueka, and Maata Waka (Māori from other
areas) who have an ongoing and active relationship with the Marae, are automatically “members” of the
whānau, and number in the hundreds. Anyone else in the wider community who demonstrates active
support of, and involvement with, Te Āwhina is also regarded as part of our whānau.
GOVERNANCE
Board of Trustees:
Te Āwhina Marae o Motueka Incorporated Society (TAM) is governed by a Board of Trustees,
consisting of a maximum of 10, and a minimum of 5, members representing the iwi, hapū and whānau of
Te Āwhina, and maata waka. The Board meets monthly and the AGM is in May or June.
Trustees are elected for 3-year terms. Trustees may also be seconded for a particular purpose.
The Current trustees are: Lorraine (Larry) Bailey [Chairperson], Russell (Barney) Thomas [Deputy
Chairperson], Joy Shorrock, Rima Piggott, Renee Kelly, Miriana Stephens, Aneika Young, Juanita
Semmens, Maihi Barber. The Tumuaki, Ann Martin, is the Secretary.
The Board has appointed the following sub-committees to manage the myriad of responsibilities and
ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
Sub- Trustee Staff Roles & Responsibilities
Committee Members All – approve relevant policies. Attend sub-committee
meetings as needed. Report, and make recommendations, to
whole Board.
Finance Renee Ann Monitor, & recommend approval of, monthly financial reports.
Recommend approval of budget & annual audited accounts.
Approve expenditure of over-budgeted/unbudgetted amounts.
Property Rima Ann Annual property inspection.
Develop annual R & M plan with priorities & budget.
Ronald
management of Kaumātua Flats.
Health & Aneika, Rima Ann, Ensure all hazards/risks are identified & managed.
Lisa Ensure all signage is correct & in place.
Safety
Ensure all staff & users of TAM are aware of H & S
requirements
Manaakitanga Larry, Barney, Ann, Monitor manaakitanga issues.
Joy, Maihi Have input into purchasing plan & budget.
Lisa
Ensure kawa & tikanga is respected and upheld.
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Mātauranga Miriana, Ann Lydia – MHS BoT representative. Monthly report to TAM BoT.
Juanita, Maihi Liaise re educational opportunities for whānau/community.
/Education
Marae Barney, Joy, Ann Oversee the development of plans & budgets.
Redevelopment Miriana Recommend employment of project manager, contractors,
& Funding architect etc.
Point of contact for Project Manager & Architect.
Keith Palmer & Paul Morgan - independent members
Legal Miriana, Renee Ann Lead Constitution review.
Kerensa – Provide advice about any legal issues.
Advisor
Personnel Larry, Miriana Ann Oversee the role of the Tumuaki & complete annual
performance appraisal.
Manage any issues or complaints related to the work of the
Tumuaki and/or Trustees.
Appoint members to relevant Appointment Panels.
Environment Aneika, Joy Ronald Develop environmental strategies including the Para Kore
programme & monitor its success.
Hauora Ann Keith is a Director of TPO of which TAM is a shareholder.
Provide regular & annual reports to TAM BoT.
Te Uma Urupa Larry, Joy Ann In conjunction with NRAIT representatives manage Te Uma
Urupa.
Meet as required
Tourism Miriana, Joy, Ann Develop Tourism Strategy
Renee, Aneika
MOEMOEĀ/VISION
Te Āwhina Marae is a living, thriving, and enduring Marae for the whānau, hapū and iwi of Motueka.
Āwhi mai, Āwhi atu
KAUPAPA/PURPOSE
To live and breathe ngā uara (our values) of whānaungatanga, manaakitanga, rangatiratanga,
kaitiakitanga, wairuatanga, mātauranga, and kotahitanga.
ĀWHINATANGA
Hei Āwhina i te Whānau me Ngā Iwi Katoa
Te Āwhina Marae supports the marae whānau, our community, and their aspirations.
This is inherent in our name and is the overarching value which guides us.
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NGA UARA/VALUES
We are guided by the values and principles of our tūpuna
Manaakitanga
We will provide quality hospitality and service to our manuhiri and communities
Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri
Whānaungatanga
Our people are valued: relationships are important, and we maximize the value of our networks.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata .
Kaitiakitanga
We will ensure that our marae is sustainable as we are the custodian of our legacy
Toitu te whenua, whatu ngarongaro te tangata.
Rangatiratanga
Self Determination
Tama tu, tama ora, tama moe, tama mate
Kotahitanga
Our strength will be in our collective unity
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
Wairuatanga
We acknowledge the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual worlds.
Nga wai e rua; he ira tangata, he ira Atua
Mātauranga
The kete of knowledge
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Hikitia te pae tata kia maua.
NGA POU/FOUNDATIONS
Tikanga
Our customary beliefs are integrated into all areas of Te Āwhina Marae
Manaakitanga / Hospitality & Care
Is fundamental to our environment and behaviour
Kotahitanga/Unity
Working together for the collective benefit of the marae whānau, hapū, iwi and community
Mātauranga /Knowledge & Learning
Providing culturally appropriate learning environments which encourage the creativity and growth
of our hapū and community, and enhance our traditional knowledge
Hauora / Health & Wellbeing
Creating and maintaining a healthy whānau, marae environment and community, supported by
culturally appropriate Hauora services.
Toitu Te Marae / Sustainable Marae Development
Te Āwhina Marae has effective leadership, is financially secure, structurally adequate, and has a
unity of direction to meet the aspirations of the hapū and community.
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TE ĀWHINA MARAE OPERATIONS
STAFF
Management: The management of Te Āwhina Marae is the responsibility of the Tumuaki
Staff: 7 employees: 2 Full-time; 5 Part-time
Ingoa/Name Services/Position Full/Part Iwi/hapū/other
Time
1 Management/Administration/Finance/Property
Ann Martin Tumuaki/Manager F/T Pakeha
Lisa Heath Office & Finance Administrator/Wharekai F/T Pakeha
(interim) Coordinator
2 Whanau Ora Navigator Contract
Sean Delany Whanau Ora Navigator P/T Te Aupouri
Pikiora Spooner Whanau Ora Navigator P/T Ngāti Tama
3 Tu Pono: Te Mana Kaha o te Whanau Contract
Lesleigh Gray Tu Pono Navigator P/T Ngā Puhi
Pikiora Spooner Tu Pono Navigator P/T Ngāti Tama
4 Ronald Malcolm Kaitiaki Cleaner/Caretaker P/T Waikato
(interim)
6 John Mutu Tohunga Whakairo/Master Carver P/T Ngāti Mutunga,
Ngāti Tama
SERVICES
Te Āwhina Marae was established to provide Manaakitanga to the Maori community of Motueka and
the surrounding areas, and this continues to be its prime purpose. Many volunteers assist to make this
happen.
The fully carved wharenui, Turangaapeke, was opened in 1990. Its sleeping capacity is 40. The
wharekai, also called Te Āwhina, can seat a maximum of 170.
Since the 1980s when Access and Maccess programmes were established, it has also become a
venue for education & training services. In more recent years, with the support of Nelson Marlborough
Institute of Technology (NMIT), NZQA, the Tertiary Education Commission, and Te Wananga o Aotearoa,
many other educational courses have been delivered to the community. Currently, computer education
classes are being delivered by a private contractor, and Te Reo classes by Te Ataarangi.
Contracts delivered under the TAM banner during 2018/19 include
• Whānau Ora Navigator Service – empowering whānau (funded by Te Pūtahitanga o Te
Waipounamu)
• Whānau Ora Tu Pono: Te Mana Kaha o te Whanau – whānau living safe and healthy lives in safe
places also (funded by Te Pūtahitanga)
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• Whai Take - Finding Purpose. A week-long Tikanga Māori programme for Department of
Corrections clients.
A Gym was opened in 2007 which is available to the whānau and wider community at minimal cost:
$30 per year registration. It currently has approximately 40 registered members. Although popular,
particularly with Rangatahi, the building needs major maintenance.
Te Āwhina Marae has sponsored 2 Waka Ama teams in the past. Many of the team members were
rangatahi of Te Āwhina Marae, coached and managed by the Motueka Waka Ama Club. Collaboration
with, & support of, the Motueka Waka Ama club is ongoing.
Carving/Whakairo has been a feature of Te Āwhina Marae since the 1980s, with John Mutu,
Master Carver, continuing to provide services to the Marae and wider community. Through carving he
also provides therapeutic support to Tangata Whaiora (Mental Health Service users), Whānau Ora
participants, unemployed whānau, and some Rangatahi (youth) who have difficulty coping within the
formal education system.
Mau Rākau classes are held every Wednesday evening for whānau of all ages who wish to
participate.
Kapa Haka has been revitalised during 2018 with ‘Te Kapa Haka o Te Āwhina Marae’ performing at
the regional competitions in June for the first time in thirty years. Newly formed ‘Mana Tamariki o Te
Āwhina Marae’ performed at the Junior regionals in September, which reflects the enthusiasm now being
shown throughout the community. Practices for both groups are weekly, with weekend wānanga as
competitions get closer.
Tipu Hou – fortnightly marae-based learning for senior classes of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia te
Matangi
Mana Maori - fortnightly marae-based learning for (mainly Māori) students of all ages from local
primary schools, organised by the Resource Teacher of Māori
KAUMĀTUA FLATS
6 x 2-bedroom Kaumātua Flats were opened in 1992 to provide low cost and secure housing for
Kaumātua. Kaumātua tenants actively support the activities of TAM according to their abilities and
provide advice and guidance to the staff and Board.
A further 1-bedroom flat is also available, but is not suitable for kaumātua.
RELATIONSHIPS
Te Āwhina has whānau connections with the governing bodies of Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa ki te Tau
Ihu, NRAIT and Wakatū Incorporation, along with other Māori organisations such as Te Ataarangi, Te
Kohanga Reo o Te Āwhina, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi, Motueka Maori Wardens, Motueka
Maori Committee, Parklands School Whānau class, Kono Horticulture, and others.
We also have both formal and informal connections with many schools and organisations in the
Motueka Community, & staff and whānau are regularly called on for cultural advice and guidance, and to
provide a venue for a variety of hui and meetings.
Te Āwhina Marae also has representatives appointed to the Management Committees/Governance
Boards of Motueka High School, Motueka Museum, and Te Uma Urupa.
Page 9 of 18MARAE USAGE
TAM has been used for cultural purposes eg tangi, hui, wānanga, celebrations, etc on an average of
111 days annually during the past 4 years. This does not include other community meetings, education
courses etc. Usage is increasing year on year.
Organisations which regularly use TAM for cultural purposes, visits, hui, education/training courses
etc are
• Te Runanga o Ngāti Rārua – biennial AGM; 4x Board meetings per year; whānau wānanga as
needed
• Te Ātiawa o te Waka-a-Maui Trust - biennial AGM; 4x Board meetings per year; whānau
wānanga as needed
• Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust (NRAIT) – Ohu Maatu weekend wānanga which includes their
AGM; whānau hui as needed; some training courses; management meetings for Te Uma
Urupa
• Wakatū Incorporation – staff training wānanga; annual week-long Taiohi wānanga; biennial
Ahi Kaa wānanga; pōwhiri for manuhiri, often from overseas; occasional whānau wānanga
• Kono Horticulture – annual pōwhiri for RSE workers; pōwhiri for manuhiri, often from
overseas; staff training wānanga; dawn blessings
• Te Ataarangi – weekly te reo classes & quarterly wānanga
• Kaumātua Activities – monthly movie; weekly ukulele & weaving classes
• Primary Schools – average of 8 x ½ day visits per year; some staff development hui
• Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tuia te Matangi – annual noho; occasional visits for curriculum
purposes, fortnightly He Tipu Hou programmes.
• Motueka High School – annual teacher-only day; whānau class noho marae; class visits for
curriculum purposes
• Motueka pre-schools and childcare centres – average 2 visits per year; some staff
development hui
• Safe Families Motueka – a collaboration of agencies working to prevent whānau violence –
monthly meetings; biennial community consultation hui
• Motueka Kai Fest – monthly meetings
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology – computer classes; noho marae for various
courses eg Culinary School of Arts, social workers, international students, tourism; Matike Mai
• Open Polytech – Horticulture course
• Whenua Iti Outdoors – 4x Manaaki Tapoi (Māori Tourism) week-long courses per year
• Te Piki Oranga & Other Health providers – weekly programmes eg Sit and be Fit, Sing Your
Lungs Out. Pōwhiri for new staff.
• Strengthening Families – average 2 meetings annually
• Youth Justice – average 2 Family Group Conferences annually
• Vision Motueka – occasional meetings
• Te Haerenga o Motueka – 2 or 3 wānanga annually
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS); West Virginia University, Ohio University –
approximately 10 noho annually with an expected increase of these visits.
TE PIKI ORANGA
Te Āwhina Marae first began delivering health services under contract to the Ministry of Health,
Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board, & Nelson-Bays PHO in the early 1990s and have strengthened
and expanded since.
Page 10 of 18Te Piki Oranga is the Maori Wellness Provider established in 2014 to deliver Kaupapa Māori services
on behalf of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and Ministry of Health, across Te Tau Ihu o te
Waka a Maui (the top of the South Island). Te Āwhina Marae is a shareholder of Te Piki Oranga and has
one Director on their Governance Board.
The Motueka site of Te Piki Oranga is at Te Āwhina Marae based in 3 newly renovated buildings
which were completed in 2015 and 2018. Our two organisations have a close relationship and are often
involved with the same whānau.
Current contracts are:
• Clinical Nursing Adult Māori Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Children & Adolescents’ Mental Health Services
• Maori Health Services - Whānau Ora (Family Health)
• Social Worker Te Ha - Quit Smoking
• Tamariki Ora Kaumātua Ora Te Pae Oranga
While the target group for these services is Māori, no-one who wishes to access support is excluded.
TE KOHANGA REO O TE ĀWHINA
Te Kohanga Reo o Te Āwhina (TKRoTA), a
pre-school whose focus is the revitalisation of Te
Reo Māori, has been part of the TAM complex
since 1984. In 2016 they moved into a new
building which is larger and provides up to date
facilities, allowing them to cater for more tamariki.
The whānau of TKRoTA are also whānau of
TAM. TAM values the input of the Kohanga
Whānau into the many activities hosted by TAM.
Page 11 of 18TE AHUREWA HISTORIC CHURCH
The oldest building on the site, Te
Ahurewa Church, was built in 1897, replacing
Te Awa Mate Church which stood to the
north near the Awa Mate tributary of the
Motueka River. Te Ahurewa carries an
Historic Place registration. Anglican Church
services are held here on the third Sunday of
each month.
Te Ahurewa is managed by the Motueka
Māori Committee in conjunction with Te
Āwhina Marae.
THE FUTURE
Te Āwhina Marae has developed a proposal for a long-term Community Transformation Programme
which will bring all our dreams together. The vision is for Te Āwhina to develop the capacity of its
whanau and become a hub for services – Cultural, Education, Health, Justice, Social, Cultural Tourism etc
- for the Maori Community (but not exclusively) of Motueka and the surrounding districts.
The programme includes the redevelopment of all the buildings which are old and in need of major
maintenance. The whānau has chosen the option of rebuilding and extending the complex rather than
spending millions on required upgrading.
Consultation:
Community Consultation regarding the future of Te Āwhina Marae and progression of the redevelopment
to date, has been completed through:
1. 2006: 2x whānau hui.
2. 2007: 1 whānau hui - attendance 20
Initial plans for new wharekai/wharenui complex developed. Presented at AGM –
attendance 25
3. 2008: Site Development Hui with whānau and Land Trustees – attendance 46
Revised Wharenui/wharekai complex plan presented to AGM – attendance 26
4. 2009: Ablution Block upgrade completed.
5. 2010/2011: Ongoing discussions with Kaumātua, whānau, kaimahi, Ngāti Rārua & Te Ātiawa
Iwi Trusts, Wakatū Incorporation, Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust, health service providers (now Te
Piki Oranga) and Te Kohanga Reo o Te Āwhina (TKRoTA).
Updates provided to the Mārae whānau at each AGM which promoted further discussion.
Rebuild and relocation of TKRoTA to be a priority – to be managed by the TKRoTA whānau.
Concept plan extended to include other facilities including new, more suitable buildings for the
health services.
6. 2012/13: Stage 1: TKRoTA relocation & Hauora complex – Land lease signed; Final plan
developed & architect employed; Resource Consent approved
Page 12 of 18TKRoTA managing their own building project
7. 2014: Building Consent approved for the Hauora complex.
Special Marae Development whānau hui in September looking forward to the future
staged development of the main marae complex. Attendance 31.
Request to lease more land for marae/Papakāinga expansion presented to the Wakatū
Incorporation AGM and approved by the whānau in attendance.
8. 2015: Trustees consulted privately with the hau kainga families of Te Āwhina Marae to ensure
they were fully in agreement with, & understood, the proposed development.
Stage 1 of the Development Plan completed.
Concept plan for the staged redevelopment of the marae complex was developed -
Version 1 was presented at 2015 AGM (attendance 24) & approval to further progress
this was given.
9. 2016: Te Piki Oranga moved into the health complex
Concept Plan V2 presented at the AGM - attendance 22
Te Kohanga Reo o Te Āwhina moved into their new whare.
10. 2017: Marae Redevelopment Sub-Committee established to progress the Marae & Papakāinga
building renewal programme. Monthly reports to TAM Board
AGM attended by 22. Concept Plan V 3 presented.
A group of 10 sub-committee members and whānau completed a hikoi to several Ngai
Tahu marae which have recently built new complexes. A very valuable visit. A report was
presented to the Board in June.
Papakāinga/Marae Development hui with designers, funders, & advisors. Te Āwhina
Marae Papakāinga Trust established.
Whānau Hui in December to present newly revised plans for the wharenui/wharekai
complex (V 4) – 24 present.
9. 2018: Plans presented to Hau Kainga whānau for more detailed input
AGM attended by 22. Concept Plan V5 presented.
Tourism sub-committee appointed to investigate/develop a Cultural Tourism Strategy for
TAM – 2 whānau hui completed. Attended by 18 & 26 respectively.
Interviews with whānau to inform the Marae Development Plan
10. 2019: Concept Plan V6 confirmed
In January 2019 a hui was held with Mana Whenua whānau to present a progress report
and the Marae Development Plan.
Page 13 of 18Redevelopment Stage 1:
The relocation and rebuild of Te Kohanga Reo o Te
Āwhina, and the establishment of a health complex
including a new office building with consultation and
meeting rooms to be tenanted by Te Piki Oranga,
with a multi-purpose room alongside, was completed
in 2015.
A third building was added in 2018 to accommodate
expanded health services.
Redevelopment Site Plan V6:
This includes a complete rebuild of our cultural complex, extended carparks, and the establishment of a
20-unit Papakāinga.
Page 14 of 18THIS IS OUR VISION
Te Āwhina Marae is a living, thriving, and enduring Marae for the whānau, hapū
and iwi of Motueka.
Āwhi mai, Āwhi atu
‘Reciprocity’
WHAT DO WE WANT FOR OUR MARAE?
‘Ma te Whānau, mo te Whānau’ - ‘for the whānau by the whānau’
• To be the cultural and spiritual centre for the Māori community of Motueka and the
surrounding rohe.
• Kotahitanga and whānaungatanga – the Marae re-development will bring us together,
including Maata Waka
• Manaaki Tangata – our gathering place, meeting the needs of all age groups
• Kaitiakitanga – healthy resilient whānau, healthy whenua, healthy wai
• Rangatiratanga – cultural wellness, leadership, education and prosperity underpinned by our
values and tikanga
• Papakāinga - affordable and healthy homes, supported by Whānau Ora, health, education &
social services
• TAM will be sustainable and profitable, easily maintained and managed.
• TAM is a Whare Wānanga for the intergenerational transition of traditional knowledge. Te
Kohanga Reo o Te Āwhina is well established. The addition of an “Education Centre” is an
extension of this.
• We want change. The current infrastructure is old. We need to be intentional about our
environmental footprint and how we participate in the digital world i.e. state of the art
technology
HOW WILL WE TAKE OUR PAST INTO THE FUTURE?
‘Titiro whakamuri kia mōhio ai koe ki te huarahi kei mua i a koe’
Inspiration, design and planning needs to be drawn from our past and our present to be taken into our
future - carvings, motifs, tukutuku, raranga, rākau, monuments etc will be retained and incorporated into
the new buildings.
• The whānau will be involved.
• Te Ahurewa will be restored.
• Recording and documentation of our histories will be completed, and wānanga held for
whānau to learn whakapapa, reo, waiata, moteatea, karakia, tikanga etc.
• The re-development provides an opportunity for the revival of traditional arts and the learning
of new, more contemporary, styles.
• Our stories will be told by us in culturally appropriate ways and through appropriate
channels - we are the kaiako and kaitiaki of our Mātauranga.
• Maata Waka and our wider community have played an historical and supportive role to TAM
and our Iwi. This relationship must continue.
Page 15 of 18HOW WILL WE DRAW WHANAU TO THE MARAE?
“He aha te mea o te Ao, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata”.
• TAM is warm and welcoming with a variety of activities being provided to meet the needs of
all ages eg wānanga, mahi toi, kapa haka, social and educational opportunities
• The whānau who are “at the coal-face” are involved and looked after i.e. health services,
education / training etc.
• Encouraging more celebrations to occur at the Marae eg birthdays, AGMs, weddings, Te
Ipukarea etc. We need facilities which are ‘fit for purpose’.
• Papakāinga - desire of our whānau to live at the marae.
• Providing sustainable enterprise and employment opportunities eg tourism.
Communication is very important – we need to know, and develop, the most effective channels
for connecting with each other.
HOW WILL WE ENGAGE D ISPERSED HAPU MEMBER S?
‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini’
• Strengthen Whakapapa connections – we all have a responsibility to do this
• Work closely with our entities i.e. Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa Iwi Trusts, NRAIT & Wakatū
Inc. to connect with our whānau – local, national, and global
• Utilise technology to ensure communications are effective – website, social media, live-
streaming of events, Pānui, email, etc.
• Provide opportunities for whānau to participate in projects, wānanga, hui, special events
etc, utilising those with specialist skills.
“Te Āwhina Marae is the place to be” - A place that we are proud of, a place that we care for, a
place where we belong.
HOW WILL WE ENSURE SUCCESSION?
‘Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi’
• Prioritising the revitalisation of Te Reo, Tikanga, Whakapapa, Whānau.
• Wānanga - inter-generational transmission of knowledge and skills i.e. hangi, cleaning,
wharekai duties etc.
• Active succession planning & training for leadership / all roles.
• Rangatahi focus i.e. project based applied learning / some of the current education
initiatives are not working.
HOW WILL YOU MAINTAI N AND PROTECT THE FU TURE OF THE MARAE?
• Whānau are connected, care for, are cared for (reciprocity) and are active on their
marae.
• Maintaining our ahi kaa, kawa me ōna tikanga.
• Ensuring our Kaumātua and children / youth / families are valued and provided for in
everything that we do - guidance, support, decision making etc.
• Ensuring our leadership, and operational model, is fit for purpose, based on our values
and tikanga.
• Work with and engage better with our Iwi trusts & entities.
Page 16 of 18• Incorporate technology / planning for it where appropriate and cost-effective: Renewable
energy, solar and wind / green technologies.
• Enterprise initiatives are relevant to our whānau and are based on our values and tikanga
THIS IS HOW WE WANT TO TAKE CARE OF OUR MARAE FOR OUR HAPU
CULTURAL:
• Being part of existing initiatives (Matike Mai, whakapapa wānanga),
• Strengthening partnerships (Kōhanga Reo, Te Ataarangi, Iwi Trusts, entities),
• Holding wānanga – cultural revitalization – tikanga/kawa, kapa haka, arts programmes
(whakairo / raranga) etc
• Collaborating with our Iwi and entities on identified initiatives (eg Te Reo),
• Ensuring our taonga is documented / recorded and properly looked after.
FACILITIES:
• We want the Marae to be redeveloped – new wharenui, wharekai, mahi toi spaces,
ablutions, offices, maintenance facilities etc.
• We need the appropriate infrastructure (broadband / stormwater / energy etc.) that
supports the physical well-being and eco footprint of our entire complex
• We want a Papakāinga to provide our whānau with an opportunity for inter-generational
living in healthy and affordable homes
• We want an education /cultural tourism hub which will provide training opportunities
and education for our whānau and generate more revenue for TAM
HAUORA (HEALTH):
• Provision of existing and new hauora programmes/services for our whānau of all ages
• Develop maara kai to provide kai for the marae and our whānau
• Develop rongoā knowledge and skills,
• Ensure we provide spaces/facilities for physical activity & sporting opportunities
• Develop a facility to allow mirimiri, Māori practitioners, dentists, GPs, and other selected
health professionals to deliver marae-based services, to meet the needs of our whānau.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY:
• Ensure our leadership, enterprises and business models are underpinned by our values
and tikanga
• We aspire to excellence and viability in all that we do to support the prosperity of our
whānau.
Page 17 of 18THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO DO FOR OUR MARAE:
• Complete the ‘Marae Development Plan’ and submit it as part of the Oranga Marae
funding application by the end of March 2019.
• Complete the Community Transformation Plan (CTP) by the end of July 2019.
• Involve whānau in the design of the Papakāinga; the internal fit-out design of the
wharenui, wharekai etc; the creation of the required carvings, tukutuku etc for the new
buildings; and the landscaping of the whole complex
• Develop the Papakāinga design and plans, and secure funding for capital works by the
end of 2019, aiming to commence construction in 2020.
• Complete all requirements for the development of the Marae complex by the end of
December 2019, aiming to complete construction by the end of 2022.
• In collaboration with our tribal entities and external funders, complete a multi-year
Cultural Wellness programme for our whānau, including the development of Te Reo, by
the end of June 2019.
• Complete the TAM Tourism Strategy by the end of June 2019.
Whānau Hui, 10 February 2019
The following resolution was put to the hui:
That the whānau of Te Āwhina Marae endorses this Marae Development
Plan.
Carried unanimously
TE ĀWHINA MARAE O MOTUEKA
Incorporated Society
133 Pah Street
MOTUEKA
7120
Telephone: 03 528 6061 Website: www.tam.org Email: info@tam.org.nz
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