NGA MIHI O TE TAU HOU National President’s Desk. “Tena koutou wa tatou wahine me nga whanau huri

noa i te motu. Tenei te mihi maioha kia koutou katoa i

runga i te tumanako harikoa wa koutou Kirihimete i te

taha o te whanau, ana ka tino rawe tenei tau hou.

Ka whakaaro tonu ki a ratou ma, mai nga marae maha

o te motu. Moe mai koutou i te rangimarie i raro i te

korowai aroha o te Atua. Ka haere tonu nga mihi ki a

Kingi Tuheitia, Makau Ariki Atawhai me te kahui Ariki

whanui tonu. Nga manaakitanga o te Runga Rawa ki

runga i a ratou katoa.”      

Greetings everyone. Let’s enjoy a positive and productive 2014! Maintaining optimum health is important and funnily enough, so is laughter. Combining healthy kai, exercise, fun, and a sense of enjoyment, are guaranteed to give a health-giving zest to our lives. There are many kaupapa being discussed throughout the country that includes the wellbeing of our people. I know our wahine contribute to this in tangible ways like providing non-perishable grocery items and clothing to WTITO venues, being very observant where violence may be prevalent, providing kai, teaching and supporting mokopuna i nga Kohanga Reo as well as te tautoko i wa tatou whanau ano.

Ka whakaaro tonu ki nga korero o Princess Te Puea - “Ko te puawaitanga o nga moemoea, me whakamahi.” Dreams become reality, when we take action. The year is already a very busy year for National Executive and National Office. These include:

• Selecting an organisational review committee,

• Going over processes relevant to management and governance, and

• Reviewing our handbook, to name but a few.

Otira kia haere totika tonu to tatou waka, mai te hoe ngatahi. Heoi ano kia kaha tatou wahine ma, ki te tiaki i te tinana me te whanau. Ma te Atua, te Tama me te Wairua tapu e uhia wa ratou manaakitanga, wairuatanga, arohanuitanga ki runga i a tatou katoa.

Tatau Tatau

MWWL National President, Kataraina O’Brien

Feb/March  2014  Tatau Tatau

Te  Ropu  Wahine  Maori  Toko  i  te  Ora  Maori  Women’s  Welfare  League  Inc  

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Na Te Kaiwhakahaere Awhimai Reynolds WELCOME to our very first electronic newsletter “Tatau Tatau” where we will share what we are doing at a national level, as well as, acknowledge what our membership is doing in the community to support wahine and whanau Maori. The League has a proud legacy that spans 60+ years. A legacy we intend to honour and build on through leveraging the advantages of modern technology, thus, expanding our existing kete of knowledge and experiences. The following Strategic Priorities have been identified as a first step in giving sustenance to our vision, our mission and our values: • To promote the kaupapa of the League; • To raise the profile of the League; • To promote the wellbeing of Maori women

and their whanau; and • To increase membership. CLICK HERE for a summarised version of our Strategic Plan.

We are encouraged by the high level of interest in the League’s first national website launched in May 2013, as well as, our Facebook Page. Feedback has been positive and it’s clear people of all walks of life and age, are interested in learning more about the League. Tatau Tatau e-Panui will be published bi-monthly. Should your branch or region like to contribute please contact comms@mwwl.org.nz

Te Kaiwhakahaere / General Manager, Awhimai Reynolds

AFTER 10 YEARS, the League continues to deliver its Whanau Toko i te Ora programme (WTITO). Specifically targeting high needs whanau with tamariki (under 5-years) the programme is fundamentally and proactively based on the League’s founding principals. WTITO kaimahi provide genuine care and unconditional support for whanau. National training is held annually for kaimahi to further support and enhance their ability to deliver to whanau communities.

WTITO Kaitiaki for the Aotea region, Stacey O’Caroll speaks about being a part of recent training. CLICK HERE TO PLAY VIDEO

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DESCRIBED as a trailblazer in the modern era of Maori health services, former Ikaroa Regional Vice President and foundation member of the League, Te Maari Joe was recognised in the 2014 New Year Honours for the second time, for her services to Maori and the community. Te Maari, known also as Marj Joe, has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM). She joins an illustrious group of MWWL women who have been recognised in previous Queens’ Service Honours.

Patrons Te Arikinui, Dame Te Atairangikaahu DBE Patroness Presidents Dame Whina Cooper, ONZ, DBE, JP Miria Logan, MBE Maata Hirini, MBE Ruiha Sage, JP Miria Karauria, MBE Hine Potaka, OBE Dame Miraka Szaszy DBE, JP Dr Erihapeti Murchie-Rehu CNZM, QSO, JP Violet Pou, CBE, Maraea Te Kawa. QSM, JP Dame Georgina Kirby DBE, QSO, JP Dame June Mariu DNZM, JP Aroha Reriti-Crofts, CBE, JP Areta Koopu CBE Druis Barrett CNZM Jacqui Te Kani CNZM Kitty Bennett MNZM

OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Te Kaiwhakahaere, Awhimai Reynolds is excited about building a sustainable future and increasing membership to ensure the legacy of the League is as robust as the founders intended, more than 60 years ago. “It’s our responsibility to build a legacy that accommodates the aspirations of future leaders, in particular wahine Maori and whanau.” Referencing the steady flow of responses from the ‘Expressions of Interest’ form on the League’s website, Awhimai says there are strong indicators that wahine in the 30-40 age group are curious and interested in the League based mostly on a connection through whakapapa. “The common thread in 90% of these enquiries is that at some time in their lives, there’s been a connection to the League that they are keen to revisit, so we want to embrace this legacy which is very exciting.”

Former Ikaroa Regional Vice President, Te Maari Joe

Te Rito Turner-Hughes (7) a potential 6th generation MWWL member

CLICK HERE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM:

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 We're looking forward to the Tainui hosted National Conference in Tauranga from September

23rd -27th. The theme is 'Kia mau, kia Ngawari'. The Mt Maunganui purpose built conference

and sports centre ASB Arena has become popular with many large scale hui.

CLICK HERE FOR TAINUI REGION WEBSITE

KITTY BENNETT MNZM ‘SORT OF’ RETIRES She has been described as a gentile kuia, adorable mum, grandmother, popular past National President, as well as the resident Rockstar for her Wellington branch, Te Ropu Whakawhaiti. At a recent function to acknowledge her retirement from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Enterprise (MoBIE), Kitty was a reluctant centre of attention, only agreeing to a function on the basis it would be low key. Having booked herself to do the Paris Marathon in April, it is obvious things will not be slowing down for this gracious Lady of the League.

Kitty Bennett, MNZM National President 2002 - 2005

SPEECH CONNECTS LEAGUE INTERNATIONALLY One of two keynote speakers, former National President Areta Kopua enlightened the audience with her speech about growing up with the League. She's seen here with Academic, Researcher and League member, Dr Kath Irwin enjoying a day of celebration at the Te Ara Tau Seminar 2014, hosted by University of Victoria, Wellington. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO SPEECH

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LEAGUE TAONGA League branded merchandise aligns with the pride and profile shared by members. For gifts, keepsakes or personal use, the selection of merchandise now available for purchase online is proving very popular. TEE SHIRTS & MORE Branded tee-shirts in orange, red and black are available in sizes Small - XXL. There are also boxed latte cups, sport sized umbrellas and cookbooks for the perfect gift. These can be ordered and paid for online, or by downloading and filling out an order form. If it suits you to phone and order through please do so by calling 04 473 6451. CLICK HERE FOR PRODUCT & PURCHASE DETAILS

PRICES Boxed cups with Te Puea’s inscription: $20 + pp League new edition Cookbook: $20 + pp League Tee Shirts (printed front & back) in orange, red and black: $30 + pp Black umbrellas: $35 + pp USB Sticks: $15 + pp Constitution Booklets: $15 +pp Greeting Cards (blank inside) with envelopes: $40.00 (pack of 10) + pp

Kia Ora! We trust you enjoyed our first edition. Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko i te Ora invites you to subscribe if you haven’t already, and to share the link with anyone you think may be interested. By SUBSCRIBING, you agree to receive future editions and this can be easily actioned by clicking HERE. Should you NOT wish to be a recipient, please advise by clicking HERE and placing UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.

Thank you for your attention.

CONTACT DETAILS MWWL National Office, 24 Burnell Ave, Thorndon, Wellington. Ph 04 473 6451, mwwl@mwwl.org.nz, http://www.mwwl.org.nz

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