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NGAPIKI ARTHURTROTRi Board | Koroua

Ki te whai ao ki te ao Marama, ki nga Maunga I runga I te papa o te whenua, ki ngamoana I rere atu, kia tatou me nga whaakaro pai, A Ti Hei Mauri Ora Ko Ngapiki Arthur ahau, Mai te waka o Tainui Ko Ngāti Toa Rangatira tōku Iwi, Ko Ngāti Maniapoto hoki, Ko Toa Rangatira te TupunaWhare, Ko Parehounuku te Wharekai, Ko Parirua te Moana, Ko Kenepuru te Awa, Ko Whitireia raua ko Rangituhi nga Maunga, Ko Takapuwahia te Turangawaewae,Engari, kei te Whanga o Titahi ahau, e noho ana. Anei he korero mo tōku Whanau, Ko Adele tōku Hoa Rangatira, toko ono aku Tamariki,Ko Baden te Maatamua, Whai Muri Ko Lisa, Ko Hayley, Ko Meagan, Ko Casey, tae noaKia Harris te Maatamuri. No Reira Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou Tena Koutou ka toa. In a very brief profile of myself, and for those who are not aware of who I am My nameis Ngapiki Kalvern Arthur, I am the second Eldest son of Pikau Te Rangi Arthur andRangitotoia Otimi Kiore. My dad is the Maatamua of Koro Karewa Moki Arthur andNanny Kauhoe Manuirirangi. I am the proud dad of six beautiful and handsome adult children, and even prouderKoro of Nineteen and soon to be twenty beautiful and Handsome Mokopuna. I have resided here in Takapuwahia and Titahi Bay a large portion of my life and havebeen involved with most activities that happen at our marae and in our Community. I am an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and it’s beenmy privilege to have lived amongst some of the most noble people that I have everknown, and because of the nobility of these people and their efforts, I am the person Iam today. In pondering putting my name forward for nomination to the Runanga, my thoughts goback to those who I mentioned earlier, and feel now is the time to put myself forwardand see how I can in some way assist our Iwi to move forward for the future. I look forward to the future and the directions in which the Runanga will enableus as an Iwi to move ahead. Heio Ano, Ngapiki. K. Arthur

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TAMA COKERTROTRi Board | Koroua

E te Iwi, e nga reo, e nga karangatanga maha o te rohe nei tenei te mihiatu ki a koutou katoa. Ko Tama Coker toku ingoa, Ko Tainui te waka, koNgati Koroki raua ko Ngati Toa oku Iwi. E whai ake nei toku whakapapa ooku tupuna Hanikamu raua ko Ngawaina Te Hiko o Ngati Tama raua KoNgati Toa. First of all I would like to thank the nominee who selected me to standfor this position on the runanga o Toa Rangatira. Kei te mihi ki a koe. Very happy to take on this role if selected as a kaumatua representativeon the Runanga, I also understand that the time has come for mygeneration to step forward, to perform certain ceremonial roles in placeof our kaumatua and also to support the Iwi. I'm also a Te Reo Maori speaker and very familiar with Tikanga o NgatiToa and the Kawa of Tainui. my life experience and the knowledge I haveaccumulated over the years has bought to me to preform certain rolesand duties and the expectations and roles as a kaumatua to uphold themana of our people, and this is what I have to offer. I'm also currently Maori Advisory and Kaumatua for The Royal NewZealand Police College here in Porirua and have been since 1999. Havealso represented Ngati Toa in many cultural ceremonials in the passed. Lastly I would like to thank those who have stood forward for thisposition and hope that you can fulfill this role. No reira, noho ora mai raNaku noa, na Tama Coker

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MAHURENGA WINEERATROTRi Board | Koroua

I am seeking re-election as your Koroua for the Rūnanga Board.

I have lived through a time when being Māori meant you were treated as asecond classcitizen, when it was illegal to speak Te Reo.

In recent times the crown finally recognised the wrongs and impact on oursovereignty and settled our treaty claims, it amazes me how our peopleand Māoridom has advanced over my lifetime.

I believe the future and the prosperity of Ngāti Toa can be built around 4main pillars;

1.       Continuous support of education initiatives2.       Medical services to take care of everyone, but focus on ourKaumatua and promote healthy life style3.       Employment initiatives that create real sustainable job opportunityfor our iwi4.       The main pillar, underpinning & supporting the above 3, is wealthgeneration strategies

It is time to consider bringing in external people who have a track recordand experience to grow an international wealth and accelerate pillarnumbers 3 & 4. The treaty settlement has given part of our sovereigntyback, and we need to make sure we invest in the right initiatives so itgrows and builds to benefit our tamariki and generations to come. Wecould look at other Iwi, for example Tainui and Ngaitahu, as examples onhow to model Ngāti Toa. It is clear to me that we need more transparency & communication withthe iwi. If you agree with this statement and vision of the 4 Pillars, then re-elect me as your Koroua representative. “Kia tuu Pakari ngai tatou nga uri o Ngati Toa Rangatira e nga wa katoa” “Let us stand tall, we the descendants of Toa Rangatira”

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MIRINGA RENETROTRi Board | Kuia

Tena koutou katoa, My name is Miringa Moana Rene better known as Judy. My parents areKurawhakaipo (nee Wineera) and Lucas Parkes Swainson. I am marriedto Ruru Rene Jnr and we have just celebrated 58 years of marriage. Ourfamily include 6 children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  My education includes: -         Porirua School-         Wellington Tech-         W.C.D.E | E.C.E-         Victoria University | E.C.E-         Te Wananga o Raukawa-         Te Kohanga Reo o Ngati Toa As a child growing up in Takapuwahia I spent a lot of time on the Maraelearning about powhiri, tikanga, te reo, manaakitanga, Ngati Toahistory and tradition. Working and waitressing in the wharekai.  Today I am still actively involved with our Kaunihera Kaumatuasupporting our iwi at tangi and powhiri both here and in the widercommunity upholding our tikanga and cultural traditions. Nga mihiMiringa (Judy)

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MARAMA ELKINGTONTROTRi Board | Rangatahi Wahine

I te taha tōku māma ko Maniapoto ratoa ko Ngāti Porou ōku iwi. I te taha tōku papa ko Ngāti Toa rangatira rāua ko Ngāti Koata ōku Iwi. Ko Marama Elkington āhau.  I am number 7 of 8 kids who have grown up on Takapuwahia marae andhave been entrenched in tikanga māori. I whakapapa to Ngati Toathrough my mother through the Te Māunu and Te Hāha line. As well asbeing a direct descendant of the ariki line through Te Hiko O Te Rangi, TeRauparaha, and Toa Rangatira through my Father’s side.  My dad Tai grew up in the Pā along with his whanau. I have grown uphere and consider this to be my home no matter where I go.  I am a rangatahi who is passionate about health and the betterment ofmy own whanau. Subsequently, I want to become a medical doctor andcomplete studies in policy, so that I have knowledge in both the medicaland policy sides of health.  I am currently furthering my reo and understanding of te ao māori withmy whanau. It is my aspiration to be able to speak the reo within 5 yearsfrom now and solve the inter-generational reo gap by teaching my kidsand their kids. Lastly, I am a Waka Ama world champion who is passionate about ouryounger generation. Through empowering them to fulfil their potential toimpact and lead their whanau, hapu and Iwi through the vehicle that isWaka Ama.

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MARSELLA HIPPOLITETROTRi Board | Rangatahi Wahine

Tēnā koutou, He mokopuna tēnei o Te Kohanga Reo o Takapūwāhia, o Te Kura Māori oPorirua, me ngā hui rangatahi o Ngāti Toa. He uri ahau o te whānauHoromona, ko Marsella Hippolite ahau. I have had the privilege of learning much about who we are as Ngāti Toafor most of my life. It motivates me to participate where ever there is anopportunity to serve; organising events, in the wharekai, time withcousins and performing our waiata (when needed). Joining Te Rūnanga o Toarangatira means I would b ring a perspective forwhat the future may mean for those of us who are the mātua fortomorrow. I am currently a Claims Co-ordinator at the Waitangi Tribunal, previouslyworking for Ngāti Toa to give effect to our reo strategy through the iwi'sTe Reo o Te Kāinga programme. I would deem it an honour and privilege to be a member of Te Rūnanga oToarangatira. Heoi ano, i runga i te whakaiti, ka tū ki te kaha o Ngāti Toa.

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Tēnā rā tātou e te iwi, ko Te Uatorikiriki Miracle Solomon tēnei,he mokopuna nā Manuhiri Tuarangi Horomona rāua ko Sophie Rei. I was raised in Opunake, Taranaki, where I attended KōhangaReo and Kura Kaupapa Māori. My family and I returned to Takapūwāhia,Porirua in 2010, I completed my schooling at Te Kura Māori o Porirua.Once I completed school, I returned to Opunake where I currently reside. Although living away, I still try to maintain involvement in the iwi. Duringmy time living in Takapūwāhia, I was involved with a few thingspertaining to the iwi, such as: ·  I was part of the group that worked alongside the council for our newslow down signs around the marae, our focal priority was for the mainlanguage to be Te Reo Māori.·  During the time of our exhibition Whiti Te Rā at Te Papa, I was one ofthe Ngāti Toa rangatahi mentored by Aunty Moana Parata.·  Since the Ngāti Toa hui rangatahi in 2012 I have been an activeparticipant, I have now also gained the opportunity to be one of thekaiako. Like you, my culture and Ngāti Toa Rangatiratanga are keycontributors to who I am. I believe I have the appropriate skills andknowledge for the position available and will do my utmost to share,learn and be a voice for the rangatahi, I will do my utmost to help our iwiprosper into the future.  “...Whakataretare mai ki te rangatahi e hao nei...1” ____________________________1 Kingi Tahiwi, Tau Mai e Kapiti

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TE RAUPARAHA HOROMONATROTRi Board | Rangatahi Tane

Tihei mauriora Ko Whitireia te maungaKo Porirua te awaKo Tainui te wakaKo Takapuwahia te maraeKo Ngati Toa Rangatira te iwi Tena tatau e te iwi ko wai tenei e mihi atu a Ko Te Rauparaha Horomona tenei.He mokopuna o Matiu Solomon raua ko Sue Solomon a me Tuwhareiti Wineera raua koD J McBride. I tipu ake tenei ki te pa tuwatawata o Takapuwahia a i timata nga akoranga moku i reiraki runga te marae. Katahi ki te kohanga reo o Takapuwahia, tae atu ki te Kura Maori oPorirua mo nga tau e 8. Mo te wharekura i wehe atu nei au Ki te Kareti o Te Aute ewhakatangata kia kaha nei hoki au. Ko nga tohu e riro ana nei au i taku wehenga o te kareti nei ara ko te School Prefect 20151st XV 2013-2015kapa hakaWaka amaNCEA level 1, 2, 3UE I taku wehenga i te kura kihai nei au e te uru ki ro whare wananga, akene pea a engari ehiahia noku ki te whai mahi ke. A ka whai mahi nei ahakoa te hunuku mai mahi ki mahi.Maku hoki e tu hei kai awhina i roto i nga wananga reo o Ngati Toa mo nga rangatahi etuku ana te korero, whakapapa, kapa haka a he aha atu ra. A inaianei kei te tu au hei mangai mo te iwi ki te whare taonga o Pataka a e awhi e tiakiana i nga taonga i roto ra. A maku e whakaputa i nga korero tuku iho o Ngati Toa mai ite whakaaturanga o Ngati Toa ko Whiti te ra. Ko taku hiahia mo tenei o nga turanga ki te whakahoki nei au ki te iwi ki te kimi hehuarahi pai moku a mo nga rangatahi o Ngati Toa Rangatira.

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IHAKARA MASOETROTRi Board | Rangatahi Tane

Kia ora, My name is Ihakara Masoe and I am a mokopuna of Ken and OliveArthur and son of Frank and Vanessa Masoe. I am a member of the Toa Rugby Team and have represented our iwi innumerous sports such as rugby league, basketball and waka ama. Likemany I was born and raised in the Pā and I have a great interest anddesire in helping our rangatahi as we are the future leaders of our iwi. I see a great importance for our rangatahi to come together to build unityand to help one another. I have a strong desire to help our rangatahiwhether it be helping our rangatahi find a job, helping them to get on theright track, to study, or keeping our rangatahi safe and our of trouble.

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IHAIA ROPATATROTRi Board | Rangatahi Tane

Kei ngā wehi, kei ngā whakatiketike, tēnā mauriora ki a tātou. Ko Ihaia Ropata toku ingoa, I am 21 years old and I am interested in therangatahi seat to see what more I can hopefully do for rangatahi of NgātiToa from a core perspective. I don’t bring years of life experience nor a great list achievements, but Ido bring passion and a heart for the people of my iwi. For the past fouryears I have had the honour of running the Hui Rangatahi where I get tosee first hand the growth of our rangatahi. I have tried my best to utilisethe pouako role to compose waiata for the iwi, spark excitement withinkids to increase their reo and to bridge more mainstream school kids tothe marae. I know for sure that I am yet to find my place on the maraebut I am eager in doing my part to inspire rangatahi to start findingtheirs. In recent times, I have used waiata of our iwi to bridge different societies.Aotea College students now perform with the hui rangatahi when theopportunities come by. I am in my third year of contracting with theTeaching Council of New Zealand where their main anthem is a songfrom Takamaiterangi. It’s with a simple approach like waiata that hasforged many networks where rangatahi have been at the centre of it all.  With everything I do, I try my best to have rangatahi at the centre ofeverything. So, if chosen for the rangatahi seat on the board, I will makesure to amplify the voices of our future kin and do the best job possible.

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TROTRiKaumatua/Rangatahi Vot ing to

TROTRi Board 2019-2020

Postal and Electronic voting will close5:00PM Wednesday 19 February 2020. (anElectronic voting guide will be posted at alater date) A Special General Meeting where a finalopportunity to vote will be available, will beheld: Where: Takapūwāhia Marae, Old Wharekai,cnr Ngāti Toa and Te Hiko Streets,Takapūwāhia, Porirua When: Thursday 20 February 2020 Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM For further assistance, please contact theRūnanga Office on (04) 237 7922