KMK Reo Māori Awards
Te Hokowhitu Toa o Te Reo 2015
E te tī, e te tā, ka rere kā mihi ki a koutou katoa.
The purpose of the KMK Reo Māori awards – Te Hokowhitu Toa o Te Reo 2015 is to celebrate and honour our stalwarts, those warriors and champions of te reo, to acknowledge those who are no longer here with us and to celebrate those who continue to lead the charge.
The awards will promote and celebrate the achievements and contributions of whānau, individuals, rūnaka and community groups to the revitalisation of te reo Māori within the Kāi Tahu takiwā. They aim to promote further engagement of iwi members and the wider community in language revitalisation and also create a sense of pride in what has been accomplished, to generate inspiration for others following in recipients’ footsteps.
We are now calling for nominations for these awards. There are two sections to the awards. The first section calls for nominations for the following six categories:
Te Pā Harakeke – Whānau commitment and leadership in te reo
Taniwha Hikuroa - For contributions to Te Reo In the South Island
Te Tautōhito - Reo teacher of the year
Ruahine Crofts Award – Excellence in Composition
Mātātahi Matatū – Kāi Tahu Rakatahi Reo Warrior (15-25 years old)
Te Puna o te Kī – Kāi Tahu Kaumātua Reo Champion
Aoraki Matatū - Life time commitment to te reo in Kāi Tahu
One award winner will be selected from each category in this this section.
Te Pā Whakawairua – Kāi Tahu Papatipu Marae Reo Champions
The second section is open to our Papatipu Rūnaka to nominate their chosen Papatipu Marae Reo Champion, Te Pā Whakawairua.
This section could have a possible maximum number of 18 recipients, as each of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu are able to nominate a recipient for this award.
Please refer to Category Criteria for an explanation on each category.
Nominations for awards are now open and will close Friday 23 October 2015. Judging will take place on the 27 October 2015. Finalists in each section will be notified on Friday, 30 October 2015. An official awards presentation ceremony for finalists and invited guests will be held at Toitū Settlers Museum, Dunedin on the evening of Friday 20 November 2015.
The purpose of the KMK Reo Māori awards – Te Hokowhitu Toa o Te Reo 2015 is to celebrate and honour our stalwarts, those warriors and champions of te reo, to acknowledge those who are no longer here with us and to celebrate those who continue to lead the charge.
The awards will promote and celebrate the achievements and contributions of whānau, individuals, rūnaka and community groups to the revitalisation of te reo Māori within the Kāi Tahu takiwā. They aim to promote further engagement of iwi members and the wider community in language revitalisation and also create a sense of pride in what has been accomplished, to generate inspiration for others following in recipients’ footsteps.
We are now calling for nominations for these awards. There are two sections to the awards. The first section calls for nominations for the following six categories:
Te Pā Harakeke – Whānau commitment and leadership in te reo
Taniwha Hikuroa - For contributions to Te Reo In the South Island
Te Tautōhito - Reo teacher of the year
Ruahine Crofts Award – Excellence in Composition
Mātātahi Matatū – Kāi Tahu Rakatahi Reo Warrior (15-25 years old)
Te Puna o te Kī – Kāi Tahu Kaumātua Reo Champion
Aoraki Matatū - Life time commitment to te reo in Kāi Tahu
One award winner will be selected from each category in this this section.
Te Pā Whakawairua – Kāi Tahu Papatipu Marae Reo Champions
The second section is open to our Papatipu Rūnaka to nominate their chosen Papatipu Marae Reo Champion, Te Pā Whakawairua.
This section could have a possible maximum number of 18 recipients, as each of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu are able to nominate a recipient for this award.
Please refer to Category Criteria for an explanation on each category.
Nominations for awards are now open and will close Friday 23 October 2015. Judging will take place on the 27 October 2015. Finalists in each section will be notified on Friday, 30 October 2015. An official awards presentation ceremony for finalists and invited guests will be held at Toitū Settlers Museum, Dunedin on the evening of Friday 20 November 2015.
NOMINATION FORM
Please fill out this nomination form and submit before 5pm, 23 October 2015.
Please send any appropriate information to support your application to Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, PO Box 799, Dunedin or email paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Telephone 0800 524 824
Please refer to Category Criteria for an explanation on each category.
Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards 2013
In 2013, the Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards were held at Ōtākou Marae, in the then new whare kai, Hākuiao.
The recipients of the 2013 awards are:
| Mātātahi Matatū | Henare Te Aika-Puanaki |
| Te Puna o te Kī | Edward Ellison |
| Te Tautōhito | Lynne-Harata Te Aika |
| Te Taniwha Hikuroa | Komene Cassidy |
| Aoraki Matatū | Tahu Pōtiki |
| Ruahine Crofts Award | Charisma Rangipunga |
Te Pā Whakawairua
| Awarua Rūnanga | William (Bubba) Thompson |
| Waihōpai Rūnaka | Cyril Gilroy |
| Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka | Joseph Wakefield |
| Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou | Edward Ellison |
| Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki | Matapura Ellison |
| Te Rūnanga o Moeraki | Patrick Tipa |
| Te Rūnanga o Waihao | Wendy Heath |
| Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio | Tutoko Wallace-Jones |
| Te Taumutu Rūnanga | Puamiria Parata-Goodall |
| Wairewa Rūnanga | Iaean Cranwell |
| Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) | Te Whe Phillips |
| Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura | Victor Manawatū |
| Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga | Teena Henderson |
Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards 2010
The In-augural Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards were held at Ngā Hau E Whā Marae, Christchurch. The awards were also a part of the 10 Year Celebrations of Kotahi Mano Kāika
The recipients of the 2010 awards are:
| Mātātahi Matatū | Corban Te Aika |
| Te Puna o te Kī | Jacko Reihana |
| Te Tautōhito | Hana Merenea O'Regan |
| Te Taniwha Hikuroa | Kiwa Hutchin |
| Aoraki Matatū | Ruahine Crofts |
