Cultural+self+review






 * Here is our new signage at Ruawharo. We hope that New Plymouth and Palmerston North may soon have someting similar.**

// ** Nicki Dowling interviews Barry and Maia as they investigated the meaning of the word Kaituruki... (and Heather types...)**//


 * As we were thinking of what we might be called, Ngaire Wilson suggested the word Kaituruki which for her, meant support from behind, someone who had your back. Maia's knowledge of the word turuki was limited to the chant "turuki, turuki, paneke, paneke..." and knew it in this context (the chant), not as individual words.

A common name used by Maori advisers is kaitakawaenga. Maia asked two native speaking Maori advisers/kaumatua, Te Kepa Stirling and Blackie Pohatu from Team Solutions about their thoughts as to the suitability on the name Kaituruki for adviser. They immediately started chanting "Turuki turuki, paneke paneke..." In the end their advice was that we could call ourselves whatever we wanted, however Kaitakawaenga was the accepted term.

Barry and Maia with the Williams dictionary, found turuki to have many meanings. For example; //grow up, in addition,// as the sucker of a tree //reinforce,// maintain the force of a rahui** travel by short stages come as a supplement, follow//
 * //anything supplementary or by way of support

By adding Kai at the beginning, the word becomes a noun, so Kaituruki means the person who...e.g. kaiwhakarongo - person who listens; kaituruki - someone who supports

The chant ("turuki, turuki, paneke, paneke..." ) is used as a form of exit from the stage at the end of a performance. It literally means, stand, move, stand, move. Perhaps we need some more research and discussion around what this means for us at CED.

Of interest is that the term "Aroturuki" means "monitor" as in monitoring children's learning.**

CED 17/7/07
See Nik's material on Karakia Please add your group's summary. Discussions lead to us all thinking about how we can follow the lead of Ruawharo in getting to know our region? We need to gather baseline data around reflecting on our work. We will continue our discussions via skype calls. date TBD.
 * Morning discussion**
 * Afternoon Discussion**
 * 1. What are the next steps for working in bicultural ways?**

3. What are the next steps for ways of working? 4. What are the next steps for CED activities and events? 5. What are the next steps for resources? 6. What are the next steps for consultation and developing relationships with tangata whenua and wider community? 7. What are the next steps for Treaty of Waitangi undrestandings? 8. What are the next steps for assessing / evaluating in bicultural ways? 9. What are the next steps for CED documentation and correspondence? 10. What are the next steps for consultation? 11. What are the next steps for facilities / visuals? 12. What are the next steps for staffing? 13. What are the next steps for recruitment? 14. What are the next steps for sustainability? Poutama Pattern** As Tane climbed up to get the three baskets of knowldege known as Nga kete e toru, his brother Whiro who was the atua (god) of pestilence attacked him. This climb is represented in the poutama pattern on the tukutuku panels in the wharenui by the upstroke (the climb) and the horizontal strokes (the atack). The three baskets of knowledge are Tua Uri - potential, Aro nui - world today, Tua atea - world in the future. Tane brought the baskets back for the Ira tangata - the spiritual essence of the people(? - we are open to correction on this interpretation).
 * 2. What are the next steps for language / Te Reo Maori?

Ruawharo Focus Day
20/21 June Held at the world famous (in Hawke's Bay) 'Potter Marae', this was an amazing, rich experience for all who managed to get there. Some were lucky enough to have two days, others made it for one. For those who couldn't make it, the pipi were so juicy and fresh you could hear the waves crashing as they melted in your mouth. We will share our experiences soon through postings and pictures to show how much we reflected and grew during the experience. Heather

Ruawharo - the story in English
I have translated some of my book here,,,,,not word for word but I hope it helps you all understand this famous Tupuna, who our institution is named after. http://www.teara.govt.nz/NewZealanders/MaoriNewZealanders/CanoeTraditions/6/ENZ-Resources/Standard/6/en This is a link to the ending of the waiata - Ruawharo

Local Legends
The Ill Wind of the East Coast (thanks Nik)