Green Party delegates are among this afternoon’s manuhiri at Whangaehu Marae, arriving to extend condolences and mihi poroporaki to the whānau, hapū, and iwi of Dame Tariana Turia.
Manuhiri who arrived this morning were led onto the marae by the Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.
Pōwhiri will be held at 9am and 2pm both today and tomorrow, before the nehu (burial) on Tuesday January 7 at 11am.
The livestream will be available on MĀORI+, here on the Te Ao Māori News website, and broadcast live on Te Reo Channel (Freeview channel 10, Sky channel 82) from Sunday January 5, 8.55am, though timing is subject to change.
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That concludes today’s processions. Join us tomorrow for the 9am pōwhiri, as te Pirimia o Aotearoa Christopher Luxon is expected to pay his respects at Whangaehu Marae.
3:45pm: Greens offer condolences
Green Party MP and Te Mātāwaka caucus Chair, Teanau Tuiono, has stood up to be pūkōrero on behalf of Te Pāti Kākāriki (The Green Party) caucus and members.
Party MPs have joined Tuiono, as well as Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick, and Whangaehu Marae this afternoon.
3:15pm: Tuku Morgan reflects
Tukoroirangi “Tuku” Morgan reflects on the life of Dame Tariana Turia, and the importance of her legacy in light of government policies like the Treaty Principles Bill.
2:35pm: ‘He wahine pūkākā mō te mokopuna me te whānau’
Co-chair of Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Raniera Proctor is one of the Manuhiri at Whangaehu Marae this afternoon.
He spoke to Te Ao Māori News and Awa FM about his memories with the late Kahurangi Tariana Turia.
2:05pm: Dame Tariana Turia ‘a visionary’
Dame Tariana Turia is being remembered as a visionary this afternoon by former Women’s Refuge chief executive Merepeka Raukawa-Tait.
“She absolutely had a vision. She wanted to promote that vision, and that was about all Māori, whānau Māori, exceeding in the land of their tūpuna.”
“She had to put up with so much, but she had that fortitude just to remaain focused, and to say ”That’s the way. And the way is our way. It’s Māori, for Māori, with Māori." And she was very clear on that."
1:45pm: Green Party arrives to offer mihi poroporoaki to Dame Tariana Turia’s whānau
We’re expecting representatives of Te Pāti Kākāriki / the Green Party among the manuhiri this afternoon.
In a statement yesterday afternoon, the party said the following:
Green Party MPs will join Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick in attendance at Whangaehu Marae on Sunday at 2pm to gather and offer their condolences and mihi poroporoaki to the whānau, hapū, and iwi of Dame Tariana Turia.
Green Party MP and Te Mātāwaka caucus Chair, Teanau Tuiono, will be pūkōrero on behalf of Te Pāti Kākāriki (The Green Party) caucus and members for the pōwhiri.
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That concludes the livestream this morning. We’ll be back shortly before 2pm.
12:05pm: A call to Te Iwi o te Hīkoi
Te Iwi o te Hīkoi is set to gather at Whangaehu Marae on Monday, January 6th, at 9 a.m. to honour the legacy of Kahurangi Tariana Turia, known fondly as Whaea Tari.
Her bravery and leadership were integral to the movement for the protection of New Zealand’s coastline, Te Hīkoi mō te Takutai.
“The event will be an opportunity for all to reflect on her immense contributions and to honor her memory”, said organiser Eru Kapa-Kingi.
To allow the hau kāinga (local hosts) to prepare for the size of the gathering and avoid overwhelming them during this emotionally charged occasion, Kapa-Kingi is calling for all attendees to RSVP via a direct message to his Instagram account, @tewharewhakaaro.
Read Maioha Panapa’s full story here.
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10:11am: ‘Hakoa ko wai, hakoa nō hea’
Awa FM’s Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara was among the many mokopuna nurtured under the guidance of Kahurangi Tariana Turia.
“Tētahi o ngā maharatanga nui, ko te aroha ki te mokopuna – hakoa ko wai, hakoa nō hea.
“I whakarangatira ia [e] mātau te hunga taiohi, Te Ranga Takapū. [Otirā] ko ngā ohākitanga kua pā ki runga ki tātau i tēnei wā, [kei] te kitea whānuitia i tēnei wa.”
One of my greatest memories [of her] was her love for mokopuna – no matter who you were or where you were from.
She is being honored by the youth – Te Ranga Takapū. And her parting wishes for us are being seen today.
9:50am: Tama Potaka arrives to pay respects
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka is among the mauhiri paying respects today. He spoke to Te Ao Māori News earlier this morning.
In a statement on Friday, Potaka said:
Uia te pō, rangahaua te pō, whakamāramatia mai he aha tō tango, he aha tō kāwhaki?
Whitirere ki te ao, tirotiro kau au, kei hea taku rātā whakamarumaru i te au o te pakanga mo te mana motuhake? Au te pō, ngū te pō, ue hā!
E te kahurangi māreikura, e te rangatira Tariana. Haere rā koe e whae i te whiunga o te kōwhā, i te rā o te waru, ki te rārāngi tapairu ki te rangi, ki te uru kahika nui o te pō tē whakaarahia.
Haere rā e te wairere i hāku kamo, heria te aroha ki ngā toa o Apa Hāpai Taketake, o Te Awa Tupua, o Tūwharetoa, o Rauru Kiitahi e!
It is with deep sadness that I received the news of the passing of Kahurangi (Dame) Tariana Turia, Minister for Māori Development, Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti, and Whānau Ora Tama Potaka says.
“We mourn the great loss of a dedicated leader who did so much for the betterment of Māori before, during and after her Parliamentary career.
“As the first Minister for Whānau Ora, she was a true trailblazer. I acknowledge the significant leadership role she played in the establishment and advancement of this kaupapa. Kahurangi Tariana set a great course for this waka and, thanks to her leadership, subsequent ministers including myself will tautoko the navigation of its continued journey.
“Whānau Ora places the aspirations and outcomes for whānau at the centre, an approach Kahurangi Tariana relentlessly advocated for throughout her many roles.
“I acknowledge her substantial and significant contributions made during her 18 years in parliament from 1996 to 2014. Kahurangi Tariana was the inaugural Minister for Whānau Ora; Disability Issues and Community and Voluntary Sector. She was also Associate Minister in Health, Māori Affairs, Social Development, Child, Youth and Family, Housing, Corrections, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment.
“Her deep manaakitanga for others and an extraordinary ability to relate to people from different walks of life made her an inspiring and effective leader.
“Before national politics, she established Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority in Whanganui, the first iwi-led public health organisation. She was manager at the Whaioranga Iwi Social Services Unit as well as at the Whanganui Regional Development Board Trust.
“Kahurangi Tariana was a tireless and staunch advocate of locally led solutions and fearless to speak out and act on kaupapa that impacted on the wellbeing of whānau. Her service to community was recognised through many awards during her lifetime.
“In this sad time, I offer my sincere mihi, condolences and thoughts to her whānau, her tamariki, mokopuna, mokomoko, hapū and our iwi of Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru, Tūwharetoa and Whanganui. I also celebrate her enormous integrity, contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s identity, and resetting of how public services can be delivered better through Whānau Ora.
“While her tūpuna and ancestors have called her home, her legacy will continue with us for the great benefit of Iwi, Māori and of all Aotearoa New Zealand.”
9:30am
Manuhiri arriving ahead for the 9am pōwhiri this morning.
9:10am: Māori Queen leads manuhiri onto Whangaehu Marae
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po had led manuhiri onto Whangaehu Marae to pay their respects to Kahurangi (Dame) Tariana Turia as the marae opens to the motu.
8:37am
Mōrena and welcome to our live updates at Whangaehu Marae opens up to mourners from across the motu to come and pay respects to Kahurangi Tariana Turia.
Yesterday was reserved for Te Ranga Tupua, an iwi collective representing Ngaa Rauru, Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa, Mōkai Pātea, Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Rangi, and Whanganui.
On Friday, hundreds turned out to pay their respects to Dame Tariana at Pākaitore, the very place she rose to national prominence when she led a 79-day occupation in 1995, before she joined the Labour Party in 1996.
The livestream, brought to you by Whakaata Māori, is due to start at 8:55am.It is available to watch on MĀORI+, or on the Te Ao Māori News homepage.
