In opening the meeting Mrs Grant thanked David Higgins for the invitation to meet with the combined rūnaka on the Moeraki marae and for the warmth of the hospitality extended. Most of the landmarks in Te Manahuna Aoraki are named after ancestors of the waka atua Āraiteuru including the majestic Aoraki. David Higgins was recognised as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to Māori…. HIGGINS, Mr David Thomas. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Mr Higgins … ‘‘The site forms part of important travelling routes for early Maori up and down the South Island, linking to coastal and inland networks,’’ Upoko Te Runanga o Moeraki David Higgins said. All my adult life I have worked for my people," he said. This notice is the Fisheries (Notification of Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for Moeraki Mātaitai Reserve) Notice 2014. or. †Whakakai waipata is a new genus and species of Mysticeti from the Kokoamu Greensand (Chattian, Late Oligocene, 25–27 Ma) of ‘The Earthquakes’, North Otago. Addington, One of the most important things to Higgins was upholding the mana of the marae of his people, he said. David Higgins (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit), upoko runanga for Moeraki, and David Finlay (Queen’s Service Medal) received their honours from Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy in front of gathered guests at Government House. Learning about how we are connected to the land and each other was one of the highlights of the visit. This change of perspective, although in its early stages, has already resulted in Ngāi Tahu Tourism winning the He Kai Kei Aku Ringa award for Māori Excellence in Export at the New Zealand International Business Awards, awarded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. David Higgins (Ngāi Tahu) is the Upoko of Moeraki Rūnanga and a member of the Ngāi Tahu paepae that guided the development of Kā Huru Manu. Te rūnaka o Moeraki Upoko, and Te Manahuna Aoraki board member, David Higgins shares the creation story of Āraiteuru in this video produced by Te Manahuna Aoraki, an environmental initiative NEXT invests in. The stars have aligned for Dark Sky Project, a bold new astro-tourism venture in Takapō. It's probably the most valuable - both for recreational and commercial - [coastal fishery] in the South Island." This purpose has new fulfilment through a joint venture with Ngāi Tahu Tourism. Just awesome that this trail has been put together, maintained and promoted." This notice comes into force on the day after the date of its notification in the Gazette. research projects. Kā Ūpoko o Waitaki: David Higgins, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki; Tewera Kingi, Te Rūnanga o Waihao, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua. Image Gallery. The now retired commercial fisherman said some at the Moeraki meeting yesterday were calling for a 15 … There was clear signage in the area, and Ms Macknight believed fossickers knew it was protected. It is much more powerful this way, experiencing the kōrero among the majesty and power of the whenua, rather than listening to the stories at a wānanga. research projects. Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Oamaru Intermediate. Christchurch 8024. Steam Cafe is the place to come for Oamaru's best home-roasted coffees and home-baked cakes. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Otago Southland area manager Jane Macknight said it was disheartening to find such blatant fossicking and damage. Ross McRobie. Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invited scholarship recipients and members of their whānau to a dinner at the marae on Saturday evening of our July whakawhanaungatanga weekend, where they were presented with their scholarship. Following discussions with Justin Tipa and David Higgins of the Moeraki Runanga, Leanne Kingan and I interviewed Safiya Hunter for the opportunity. Our people are thriving. David Higgins, of Moeraki, the Ngai Tahu customary representative on MPI’s 12-member expert panel, said many were hoping for a lowered recreational take. The new building, named Rehua, boasts a multi-media indoor astronomy experience that combines science and tātai aroraki (Māori astronomy). David and his two siblings, Kerry and John, "were … Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu representative David Higgins emphasised the Moeraki runanga was the body that would be working with Holcim. David Higgins, of Moeraki, the Ngai Tahu customary representative on MPI’s 12-member expert panel, said many were hoping for a lowered recreational take. David says it was the way he was taught, and he is simply following the traditions he was taught before it is too late. Year 7 students were welcomed on to the Moeraki Marae by David Higgins. Retrieved 13 June 2017. We will pay respect to each other, to iwi members and to all others in accordance with our tikanga (customs). “I just have an amazing sense of pride in our tamariki for the respect they gave the process and their own personal … News & Events. Kā Huru Manu is the highly-anticipated result of the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project – a digital atlas that holds over 1000 traditional Māori place names in Te Waipounamu, and their associated histories. Dated at Wellington this 18th day of November 2019. “All my adult life I have been working for our people. He was largely … In 1976 Finlay was a founding member of the Lower Waitaki Golf Club, serving as the club's president for four years. AGREED. David Higgins is on Facebook. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Over Queen’s birthday weekend a number of Ngāi Tahu whānau were recognised for their outstanding contributions to Aotearoa. David Higgins was recognised as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to Māori…. Testimony to the volunteers who have kept alive this place of lifelong learning, local love and lore, Upoko of te runaka o Moeraki David Higgins called upon the older children to say its name with pride while the smallest sung to us of frogs who'd 'reddit' and chickens looking for book book books before enjoying ice creams donated by the Hampden Four Square. It’s the longstanding vision of the founders of Dark Sky Project’s predecessor Earth & Sky, Graeme Murray and Hide Ozawa, whose passion is to preserve and showcase the region’s famously dark skies. One set were whale bones. Over the past four years, the Department of Conservation has had $54 million slashed from its budget. (2016). Leonard-Higgins attended Moeraki Primary School in the small coastal community of Moeraki.She won a scholarship for secondary school tuition and studied at Te Waipounamu Maori Girls' School, where she was head girl in her final year. Sign Up. It was a small farewell at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff, late last year – an end to a relationship that had spanned several decades. Moeraki rūnanga upoko (chief) David Higgins said he was aware of at least two in Australia. Whare Marama Leonard-Higgins (1928 - 2012) was an elder in the Ngāi Tahu iwi of the South Island of New Zealand.. Life. Whare Marama Leonard-Higgins (1928 - 2012) was an elder in the Ngāi Tahu iwi of the South Island of New Zealand.. Life. Sometimes the haerenga, which happens every few years, from the mountains to the sea. FAQ. He is also a member of Te Pae Kōrako, which oversees the work of the Ngai Tahu Archive, including the Tāngata Ngāi Tahu project. The Minister of Fisheries has appointed David Higgins for a further term as a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the mātaitai reserve. Mike Gray (Advisory) Find Us On. Five Ngāi Tahu were recognised; David Higgins, Heitia Hiha, Susan Huria, Fiona Pardington and Staff Sergeant Tina Grant. A mana whenua working party ensured they were able to contribute to the project in a way that celebrated their time-honoured connection to Te Manahuna (the Mackenzie Basin). David Higgins (Ngāi Tahu) is the Upoko of Moeraki Rūnanga and a member of the Ngāi Tahu paepae that guided the development of Kā Huru Manu. Papatipu Rūnanga Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 4 talking about this. He is now also lending his wisdom and experience as the Arowhenua, Waihao and Moeraki rūnaka representative on the board of Te Manahuna Aoraki. What will these cuts mean for Te Waipounamu and Ngāi Tahu? It’s vital that our rural whānau don’t miss out and it was awesome to see our Rūnaka (David Higgins - Moeraki and Suzanne Ellison - Puke) donating a large portion of their allocation to Uruuruwhenua Health in Central Otago. David Higgins resides at his home kāika of Moeraki where he is the Upoko of his local marae. We will respect, foster and maintain important relationships within the organisation, within the iwi and within the community. Current City and Hometown. The minimum size of allowable fish could also increase, he said. He sought to share this with others, and in his wharekura taught Ngāi Tahu tamariki the traditional knowledge and customs that had been handed down for generations. David Thomas Higgins Moeraki Services to Maori. The book emerged from the work of the Ngāi Tahu Archives team on Kā Huru Manu, the amazing Ngāi Tahu digital atlas. As a past chairman of both the Moeraki and Ōtepoti Māori committee, he had the oversight and vision to get Otago University Māori students to write proposals to tautoko the indigenous Kanaak and South African people. He is also a member of Te Pae Kōrako, which oversees the work of the Ngai Tahu Archive, including the Tāngata Ngāi Tahu project. Year 7 students were welcomed on to the Moeraki Marae by David Higgins. “We don’t trade them.” The rocks have been removed from the shore since Europeans first arrived in New Zealand. Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Declaration of Membership park. I’m pleased to announce that Waitaki has a new Taiohi for the Tuia program for this year. They pass through the landscape as the kōrero comes to life. David Higgins (Ngāi Tahu) is the Upoko of Moeraki Rūnanga and a member of the Ngāi Tahu paepae that guided the development of Kā Huru Manu. Vision -Te Moemoeā. For well over 50 years tribal leader David Higgins has been gathering knowledge about the traditions and history of mana whenua across Ngai Tahu’s whole rohe. For services to Māori. Kā Ūpoko o Waitaki: David Higgins, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki; Tewera Kingi, Te Rūnanga o Waihao, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua. Following discussions with Justin Tipa and David Higgins of the Moeraki Runanga, Leanne Kingan and I interviewed Safiya Hunter for the opportunity. Mō tātou ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. Arowhenua marae, a marae tribal meeting ground of Ngāi Tahu and its Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua branch, is … Upoko Te Rūnanga o Moeraki David Higgins said Te Awa Kōkōmuka has great significance. For the Maori, Te Kaihinaki’s cultural significance is perhaps similar to how Europeans relate to Stonehenge, Higgins said. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. At the tender age of 19, following the death of his grandfather, Higgins was appointed as the Arowhenua board member on the Ngai Tahu Maori Trust Board, which was to lodge the Ngai Tahu claim before the Waitangi Tribunal in 1986. Our environment is flourishing. Shania Twain. He is also a member of Te Pae Kōrako, which oversees the work of the Ngai Tahu Archive, including the Tāngata Ngāi Tahu project. Hometown. 1. He is also a member of Te Pae Kōrako, which oversees the work of the Ngai Tahu Archive, including the Tāngata Ngāi Tahu project. David Higgins welcomed the OIS visitors and explained the significance of the images in the mural. Image Gallery. We will strive to ensure that the tikanga of Ngāi Tahu is actioned and acknowledged in all of our outcomes. He has also served in coaching and administrative roles for North Otago rugby. In the 1990s he was instrumental in developing an irrigation solution for the hills and downlands of North Otago, his citation says. FAQ. It was a day of learning about protocol and treasured items. This year I will be also involve Deputy Mayor Tavendale in the mentoring process, which will give Safiya a broader perspective that we hope she will benefit from. It is a haerenga to bring Moeraki stories to life, and to ensure that those on the Moeraki paepae know what they are talking about. I did not expect to receive any award for my work, I am really humbled," Higgins said. David Higgins welcomed the OIS visitors and explained the significance of the images in the mural. Moeraki rūnanga upoko (head) David Higgins said he was aware of at least two in Australia. (2) The appointment— (a) took effect on 22 August 2019; and (b) expires at the end of 21 August 2024. Te Rūnanga o Moeraki is supportive of the company developing a full proposal that will allow for the construction of 3 new homes at Moeraki. Mr Tipa performed a karakia in front of school pupils and staff, the board of trustees, community members, runanga upoko David Higgins, and Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher. In opening the meeting Mrs Grant thanked David Higgins for the invitation to meet with the combined rūnaka on the Moeraki marae and for the warmth of the hospitality extended. Sports Teams. Authorised by G Kircher, 332 Homestead Rd, Oamaru "I'm just a Pa boy from Moeraki," was David Higgins' response to news he had been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Mr Higgins rejected suggestions Waitaha's interest had not been taken into account. Higgins, who has been upoko runanga (leader) for Moeraki since 1987, was recognised for his services to Maori. 2,607 likes. The map was clarified by David Higgins, scanned by Ellen Dorn Levitt, prepared by CVV in Photoshop and printed letterpress from polymer plates by Andrew Miller-Brown on calendared Barcham Green Sandwich. Mike Gray (Advisory) Find Us On. Upoko Runanga for Moeraki David Higgins never thought he would receive such a high honour for his services to Maori. It was a day of learning about protocol and treasured items. He mihi nui tēnei ki te Upoko Rūnanga o Moeraki ki a David Higgins mō āna mahi ki Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu i ngā tau e toru kua hori ake nei. To connect with David, sign up for Facebook today. (2) The appointment— (a) took effect on 22 August 2019; and (b) expires at the end of 21 August 2024. David also oversaw the programme in the Wonderlab and assisted on the first day Elizabeth ran the associated education programme. 117-138. "I am hugely honoured. Higgins, 65, was one of two North Otago residents recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. It’s vital that our rural whānau don’t miss out and it was awesome to see our Rūnaka (David Higgins - Moeraki and Suzanne Ellison - Puke) donating a large portion of their allocation to Uruuruwhenua Health in Central Otago. As the Mayor for Waitaki, I want our great district to become the very best in New Zealand. Mr David Higgins has been Upoko Runanga for Moeraki since 1980 and recently retired as the Moeraki representative on Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu after two terms. David Higgins (upoko of te rūnakao Moeraki) Melanie Jones. The morning’s programme involved speakers from the whole range of interests and values in the Mackenzie, and included a local iwi perspective from David Higgins (Moeraki Runanga), soil information from Dr Les Molloy, ecological values of the basin from Dr Susan Walker (Landcare Research), landscape values by Simon Swatfield (Lincoln University) and freshwater values from Ned … Finlay has served 41 consecutive years on the committee of the Lower Waitaki Irrigation Scheme. 15 Show Place, Gerald Carter. All Blacks. Whānau are engaged. David Higgins Matapura Ellison Te Rünanga o Moeraki Käti Huirapa Rünanga ki Puketeraki Upoko Deputy Upoko Kuao Langsbury Rewi Anglem Te Rünanga o Ötäkou Hokonui Rünanga Upoko Kaiwhakahaere KÄI TAHU KI OTAGONATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 3. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand: Vol. “We don’t trade them.” The rocks have been removed from the shore since Europeans first arrived in New Zealand. Higgins recently retired after serving two terms as the Moeraki representative on Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu. Other. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. OUR APP. 2 Commencement. We were impressed by Safiya and it was an easy decision to offer her the position. “Making the connection” – this carefully formulated phrase signifies a shift in focus for Ngāi Tahu Tourism as they redefine their purpose to embrace the relationship between kaimahi, manuhiri, and iwi. Te Pakihi o Maru was unveiled as Oamaru North School’s new name yesterday, in a ceremony led by Te Runanga o Moeraki chairman Justin Tipa. 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