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NOTICE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
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I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SINCERE CALL
OUT TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS TO
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR PASSION FOR OUR
KAUPAPA, THE SUPPORT WE HAD FOR
EACH OTHER AND THE REASON BEHIND WHY
WE DO WHAT WE DO!
OUR NEED IS STILL GREAT BUT WE WILL NEVER GET
THERE IF WE
DON'T UNITE AND PUT OUR ALL IN TO WHAT WE BELIEVE IN.
He Mea nui
O Te Ao??? He
Tangata, He Tangata, He Tanagata!!
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PA WARS
2010...another great day...read more by clicking
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PA WARS 2010
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About
Us
TeTirohanga-A-Iwi is the name of a group of people based in Brisbane.
We originate from a small group of truck-drivers,
some of us are work companions, some of us are the wives and
some of us are friends of friends or we just heard about the
Kaupapa of this group through a function or word of mouth.
Regardless of where we originate,
we have come together
in an effort to materialize a vision that has been with our people,
here in Brisbane, for a very long time.
Each week someone loses someone, and each week another family
struggles with the preparations of a tangi. Seeing this happen time and
time again, is what created Te Tirohanga-A-Iwi.
At this moment in time the Maori People do not have a PLACE
that has been built by them, or specifically for their cultural
purposes, but the need is tremendous.
The members of Te Tirohanga-A-Iwi have this Vision above all else...
to see the benefits that such a GOAL will be for Brisbane.
We have the passion to succeed...
the Wisdom to overlook tribal and even cultural differences for a
common purpose and Union, because we each remember that we
are not Tangata Whenua (the first people of the land)...
and we carry the Wairua to complete the Vision.
Our individual talents and passion build into a collective union
that creates such a Wairua(spirit) and that is what
we as individuals offer the Kaupapa.
As all things must begin somewhere, we begin at the beginning.
Our first step is to secure land... a big section of land that will
be able to be developed as money allows for a gradual expansion.
Our first buildings will be for that most important necessity of having
a PLACE for our Loves Ones who have passed on, to lie, and for
the accommodation of the family and friends who attend the Tangi.
That is the only thing that we work for at this stage.
There is much more to come but for now we focus on that one GOAL.
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Our
Kaupapa
In February 2006 a group of truck drivers attended a
funeral
on the Gold Coast.A conversation arose concerning the lack
of
Resources Maori people have in Brisbane.
This conversation was the birth of
“Te Tirohanga – A – Iwi”
“Vision of the People”
Our Marae and Whanau back in Aotearoa are always there in
times of need i.e Tangi, hui, weddings, etc…
Here in Brisbane, when tragedy strikes we find that along with the grief
there is much more to organize.
Firstly somewhere our Loved Ones can lie for a Tangi.
Then accommodating and catering for family who travel from
near and far.The Hearts of the People who give of their homes for
use,
Koha and other needs can lessen this.
BUT IT NEED NOT BE THIS WAY ! !
We are aware that groups have preceded us in an effort to build a Marae.
But our thoughts are that a Marae will bring too
many limitations and difficulties. The Maori population grows daily
here,we have different iwi where KAWA and TIKANGA differ.
Our aim is to concentrate on a Community Type Place.
A place that can be used for different purposes aside of tangi and
still maintain the same principles as a Marae.
“Te Tirohanga – A – Iwi” has always held an OPEN policy.
Anyone is welcome at our meetings.
There is only ONE GOAL.
To have A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE
UTILISED BY ALL,
FOR ALL PURPOSES.
We will march forward LIKE OUR TIPUNA with this goal in mind.
Keep the positive attitude that we began with, and our
VISION WILL BE ATTAINED…
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PA WARS 2009
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23rd August, 2008 was our ROARING 20's evening. What a great evening
even though the turn out wasn't as great as what it could have been.
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Our member Norman Hunapo is residing at the Beenleigh Nursing home at
the moment. Some of us went there on Sunday 27th April to awhi Te Whanau
a Hunapo, when the Kapahaka Roopu did a performance.
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The Tui Teka Tribute Night was by far our best Fundraiser to date.
Check out the wirte up and have a look at the Youtube photo album.
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MEETING WHEN: SUNDAY,
October 10 WHERE: Delamere Residence
TIME:
10am
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PANUI
October
2010
Our Pa
Wars has come and gone, we now look to new fundraisers and need to go forward.
Next up
on the discussion board is a Springfest Luau. Pig on a spit and some fun to be
had...also a drivers social which has been our calling card since we began. The
Springfest Luau will be a fundraiser for the month of October and the Drivers
Social another idea for November.
Some
urgent attention required for our managing members. Will have that sorted at the
next meeting scheduled for 10 October.
July
2010
WOW!!
another awesome day full of laughing Maori, and kids having fun.
We had it
a little more on the organised path this year but still room for
improvements.
Next up
the agenda...???
May
2010
All go
for the Pa Wars on Saturday July 17th, 2010.
Gardens
are booked, and now looking to fill up the team reg's and stalls.
A
farewell coming up for one of our FOUNDING members, Maurice Edwards. We are sad
to see him go, but glad of an opportunity to have an Ambassador on our
homeland!!! WOOHOO!!
We have
some new members this year. Welcome to Jimmy and Rebecca Mills. Awesome insight
and experience in fundraising...and finally the get up and go to finally get us
singing our own songs!!! Thank you Aunty Becs!!
We can't
get the song out of our heads...maranga, te iwi...hmmm...mmm
April
2010
The AGM
was held on April 11.
We had a
slight postponement to allow for our books to be checked over by an accountant.
Elections
were held. Thank you to Anaru Tahi and Len TeKani for stepping in for a smooth
election. We have a few changes this year.
CHAIRMAN-
Aaron Delamere
CHAIRMAN
ASSISTANT/ADMIN - Sara Delamere
SECRETARY
- Melissa Hunapo
TREASURER
- Rana Steinhardt
ENTERTAINMENT-
Joanne Dickson
ENTERTAINMENT
ASSISTANT-Billy Beckham
All go
for another year!!
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Our Pa
Wars plans are coming along.
March
2010
We're
back underway wth new plans for a successful 2010 Pa Wars. It's gone off with
a bang and our members are rearing to go.
We also
have our AGM coming up on the 27th, so new elections! Please put this on your
calenders, not far off.
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