Waitangi Day 2009 Commemorative Events

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14 January 2009

Waitangi Day 2009 Commemorative Events

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage today announced $276,500 of Government funding for Waitangi Day events throughout New Zealand. The grants are given to encourage widespread participation in Waitangi Day events.

The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events that celebrate New Zealand’s identity by commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and promoting stronger national and community ties.

The fund’s 2008 allocation covers 63 events across the country, ranging from a multicultural community festival in Porirua to formal dawn karakia and entertainment on the Chatham Islands. It also makes a contribution to official celebrations at Waitangi, Bay of Islands.

The full list of events receiving support can be viewed on the Ministry’s website at www.mch.govt.nz.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage administers the fund and assesses applications. Criteria include: encouraging community participation and achievement, promoting a cultural experience and event, and providing participants with an opportunity to learn more about the Treaty of Waitangi.

Attached are the grants for Waitangi Day 2009.

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GRANTS FOR WAITANGI DAY 2009

NORTHLAND
Network Waitangi Whangarei Incorporated
$1,000.00
A public meeting in Whangarei featuring two speakers reflecting on the “State of the Nation” in terms of the Treaty relationship and to provide an education stall at Waitangi.
Waitangi Day Commemorations Committee
$82,000.00
A programme of events including dawn karakia, flag raising, waka karakia, sports events, 21 gun salute, waka ki uta, and sunset ceremony.
Waitangi National Trust
$25,000.00
A three day celebratory festival at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, encouraging learning about the estate and about cultures of NZ through music, arts, crafts and sports.
Baylys Beach Society Incorporated
$850.00
A fun day on Riripo Beach for all of Kaipara district, consisting of sports competitions, performances by cultural groups, and other activities.

AUCKLAND
Toi o Manukau Inc - Maori Arts and Culture Trust
$9,500.00
A major event to celebrate and enhance the fellowship between Maori and all other communities that make up Manukau City through the sharing of arts, crafts, music and food.
New Zealand Tamil Senior Citizens Association Inc
$1,000.00
Cultural performances and entertainment by children and young people followed by talks from Maori and Pakeha speakers and a panel discussion.
Waitakere City Council
$2,500.00
An open day at Hoani Waititi Marae that will provide visitors with a marae experience, an opportunity to learn about Maori culture and to learn about the Treaty.
Papakura Marae Society Inc.
$1,000.00
Guided bus tours visiting historic Maori sites in and around Papakura, a Treaty workshop, Maori arts and crafts displays.


Tamaki Ngati Kapo Inc.
$2,000.00
A multicultural event in Mangere encouraging iwi and ethnic groups to join Kapo (blind) Maori in promoting awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi through waiata and mini-plays.
The New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple Society Incorporated
$1,000.00
Release a Tamil translation of the Treaty. A speech competition for children on the Treaty, a family sports day on Waitangi Day, and a cultural concert shortly after Waitangi Day.
Ngati Whatua o Orakei Corporate Ltd
$7,500.00
A day of celebration at Okahu Bay to include dawn ceremony, speeches, children's entertainment, kapa haka, musical entertainment, kai and merchandise stalls.
Rodney Rams Rugby League and Sports Club
$500.00
An event at Whangateau Domain for the community with hangi, refreshments, kapa haka, bands, other entertainment and a talent quest.
White Cloud Choir of Auckland Incorporated
$500.00
Hold an event to commemorate Waitangi Day by singing songs written by the choir that express their love for NZ.
Migrant Action Trust
$1,000.00
An event aiming to give recently arrived Filipino family migrants an understanding and appreciation on the importance and significance of the Treaty of Waitangi to all New Zealanders. The day will include a marae visit, hangi and Filipino foods, games and a quiz.
Poonga- Tamil Community Education
$1,000.00
To hold a workshop for Children to explain the importance of Waitangi Day. The day will include craft making, a marae visit and learning about Maori culture.

WAIKATO
Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa Charitable Trust
$7,500.00
Staging a multicultural festival for all residents of Hamilton featuring live performances, children’s activities, information stalls, food stalls and a Treaty forum.
Waikato Ethnic Council Inc.
$1,000.00
To enable the 16 member organisations to take part in the main Hamilton Waitangi Day commemorations.

Waka Tangata Trust
$2,000.00
A Waitangi Day picnic at Maketu Marae. Kawhia. Bringing together the wider community to celebrate Waitangi Day with sharing a waka experience, culture and sport.
Kawhia Tourism Trust
$3,000.00
Kawhia Traditional Maori Food Festival: Maori foods from land and sea, all day family entertainment, Maori arts and crafts, bands, and kapa haka.
Waikato Hispano Latino Cultural Group Inc
$700.00
A multicultural day and evening of celebrations in Hamilton including kapa haka, soccer, musical entertainment, dance, activities and kai.
The Music and Arts Waikato Trust - Arts Waikato
$2,000.00
"Bring a Treaty Partner to Breakfast" in Hamilton celebrates the Treaty of Waitangi where one person is Maori and their partner must be a "Treaty partner" ie: someone who arrived after the signing of the Treaty.

Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council/ Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day
$1,000.00
Community dawn service on the summit of Mauao (Mt Maunganui), followed by breakfast at Whareroa Marae.
Ngaiterangi Iwi Incorporated Society
$5,000.00
A celebration of nationhood at Mt Maunganui featuring a concert by local artists, music, food, games and entertainment.
Whakatane District Council
$2,500.00
A cultural festival to include information sharing about the Treaty of Waitangi, waka ama, sport competition, road safety event, cultural dance/song and food from ethnic groups and a historic trail.
Te Runanga o Ngati Awa
$1,500.00
Traditional commemoration of the signing of the Treaty at Whakatane on 16 June 1840.
Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust
$3,000.00
To celebrate and promote Waitangi Day by the community coming together to do workshops, displays, entertainment and performances.
Omaiosphere Trust
$2,500.00
A celebratory day at Omaio Marae with the theme "He Tapu Te Tiriti- The Treaty is Sacred; and invite key note speakers, youth and kaumatua to share the day.

Te Runanga o Ngati Whakaue ki Maketu
$1,000.00
A morning service on Te Pukemaire, a hikoi to historical battlegrounds within Maketu, recounting of the battle and a BBQ.

HAWKES BAY/GISBORNE
Ka Pai Kaiti Trust
$2,500.00
A one day event in the Kaiti community, Gisborne commemorating Waitangi Day including educational activities, resources, whanau activities, entertainment, competitions, food and information stalls.
The Maori Millennium Committee
$7,000.00
Commemorating the Treating signing in Hastings with a water pageant, entertainment, sports, stalls and workshops.
St Francis Co-operating Parish of Clive-Haumoana
$150.00
An ecumenical church service for the community of Clive and districts.
Te Wananga o Tamaki Nui A Rua Inc
$3,000.00
Waitangi eve celebration at the pa in Dannevirke. A family event including a picnic, talent quest, fun giveaways, four one-person narratives and a concert.

TARANAKI
New Plymouth District Council
$6,500.00
A series of community events held at Puke Ariki that encourage wide participation to positively reflect and commemorate the signing of the Treaty. Includes performances, children’s activities, food stalls and workshops.
Paepae in the Park
$3,000.00
A music festival in Patea with national and local talent on display.

MANAWATU/WANGANUI
Palmerston North City Council
$5,000.00
A commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with Maori cultural performances, Pacific arts and crafts, and other activities.
Hinengakau Development Trust
$3,500.00
A day of celebration of nationhood in Taumaranui involving stalls, entertainment, children’s activities, touch rugby and waka races by the Whanganui River.
Nga Tai o te Awa
$5,000.00
A family festival in Whanganui, including food and craft stalls, exhibits by local artists, and a waka regatta. Ends with evening entertainment on the river.

WELLINGTON
Porirua Community Arts Council Inc
$9,500.00
A major festival using art forms to celebrate the cultural diversity of the city.
Orongomai Marae Community Centre Inc
$3,000.00
Orongomai Marae, Upper Hutt open day featuring a speaker on the Treaty of Waitangi, ethnic groups performing, hangi, and generally a day of celebration.
Wellington Tenths Trust
$5,500.00
A celebration of Waitangi Day for the whole community at Waitangi Park with a concert and stalls.
Te Runanganui o Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui
$9,500.00
A community day to celebrate Waitangi Day held at Te Whiti Park, Lower Hutt. Performances by local musicians, cultural displays, health exhibitions, kapa haka, sports and stalls.
Kapiti Coast District Council
$2,500.00
An event in Levin to promote wide Kapiti community participation through history, presentations, food stalls, entertainment, exhibitions and general stalls.
Masterton District Council
$2,000.00
An afternoon of music, dance, food and art representing and celebrating the different ethnic groups of the community.
Kaitiaki o Kapiti Trust
$2,000.00
A guided boat tour/historical talk to Motungangara Island where the Treaty was signed in the Kapiti area. Then on to Kapati Island for a powhiri and kai.

NELSON MARLBOROUGH
Waikawa Marae Inc
$2,000.00
A powhiri to welcome visitors to the marae in Picton followed by guided tours of the wharenui and the Treaty 2U information bus.
Whakatu Marae Inc
$3,000.00
Open day at Whakatu Marae, Nelson, with powhiri, kapa haka, raranga and whakairo demonstrations, market day for, Maori oki, and events around te reo.

WEST COAST
Reefton Who Cares Inc
$1,000.00
A shared meal of hangi and foods from other nationalities in the community, a sports day, "kiwiana" arts and crafts activities and planting of native trees.

Grey District Waitangi Day Community Picnic Committee
$2,000.00
A community picnic run with local iwi which involves music, cultural experiences, Treaty information, free activities and food.
Kati Huirapa Ki Puketeraki Runaka
$1,000.00
To take a group of kaumatua, pakeke and whanau to the tribal celebrations being held at Awarua Marae in Bluff.

CANTERBURY
Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum
$5,000.00
Formal celebrations between the Crown and Iwi involving waka and cultural groups and the wider community celebrating multicultural diversity.
Belfast Community Network Inc.
$3,000.00
A day of celebration at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve- including live performances from cultural groups, information kiosks and stalls.
Ashburton Art Gallery Incorporated
$500.00
A commemorative Waitangi Day exhibition, "TOHU" is curated by Oamaru based film maker Bronwyn Judge. It explores issues associated with the Waitaha Tribe.
Christchurch Art Gallery
$2,000.00
A range of activities including art installations, film screenings, live music, literature, fashion, food and education programme.
Christchurch City Council
$5,000.00
Classical Sparks - an annual concert on the eve of Waitangi Day featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, kapa haka and fireworks.
Amuri Area School
$200.00
A duathlon - walk/run and cycling.
Te Tai O Marokura
$3,000.00
A multicultural event in Kaikoura with powhiri, kapa haka, contemporary New Zealand music, taonga puroro, Treaty workshops and market stalls.
Hakatere Maori Komiti Trust
$2,000.00
Marae celebration in Ashburton with activities running throughout the afternoon to encourage whanau to work together, learning new crafts and waiata.

Te Roopu o Tane Mahuta Trust
$3,000.00
Day of celebration in Kaiapoi to include entertainment, Maori and Western cuisine, cultural performances, sharing of local Treaty information, activities, and a full Maori waka.

OTAGO
Waitaki District Council
$1,000.00
To provide training about the Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Maori values to the community.

SOUTHLAND
Hauora Social Services Charitable Trust/ Piki Ora House
$1,000.00
To hold workshops in Gore aimed at raising awareness in the community of the intent of the Treaty.
Te Oruanui Incorporated Society
$600.00
Marae open day on Waitangi Day for residents of Ohai, Nightcaps and surrounding area including a BBQ feast, games, activities and speeches about what Waitangi Day means to those in Western Southland.
ESOL Home Tutors (Southland) Incorporated
$500.00
Taking a group of learners, tutors, committee members and their families to the Te Rau Aroha Marae at Bluff to attend the Waitangi Day Celebrations and also visit the Bluff Museum.

CHATHAM ISLANDS
Chatham Community Focus Trust
$2,000.00
An event for all residents starting the day with a prayer followed by songs accompanied by guitar. Then games and entertainment and a spit roast pig for lunch.

Government House
$48,000
A garden party on Waitangi Day hosted by the Governor-General at Government House Auckland and a function hosted by the Governor-General at Waitangi.

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