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16-03-2024, we unveiled the kohatu of our māreikura Dame Te Muranga June Batley Jackson at the Māngere Bridge urupā. It was a wonderful service and we mihi to everyone who came along to pay respects to our dear kuia.
Nanna June lived a full life and left behind a legacy that we will never forget.
Moe mai rā e kui., he mana wahine ki a tātou katoa.
Waitangi Ki Manukau, kei te Manukau Superbwol
E te Māreikura, kua wehe atu koe ki te pō. He kuia tēnei I kawea mai ōna āhuatanga motuhake ki tēnei āo hurihuri o tatou.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Dame Temuranga June Batley-Jackson. She was known for her warrior-type leadership, never backing away from advocating for Māori, and was the leading voice in the campaign for Māori in the cities to get recognition.
From 1986 to 2009, Whāea June (Ngāti Maniapoto) stood as the founding Chief Executive Officer of Manukau Urban Māori Authority. Our organization is set out to foster the economic, social, and community development of Maori living in the cities – a kaupapa Whāea June spent her life advocating for.
Along with John Tamihere of Waipareira Trust, she fought for the rights of Urban Māori fisheries assets. Their case went all the way to the Privy Council and is the reason why Urban Maori have rights and recognition today.
Whāea June is also renowned for her 20 years of service on the New Zealand Parole Board, the longest-serving time of any Board member in the country. Then, in 2010, Whāea June was appointed a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order for Public services in recognition of her tireless fight and advocacy for systematic change and rights for Māori.
She was known for her ferocity in advancing kaupapa and her intolerance of ignorance. In a public announcement, Whāea June was described as “Formidable, fearless, and no-nonsense,” by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, knowing the Dame would not hesitate to meet a challenge head-on.
She was not only a great leader and the ultimate Mana Wahine, but also a devoted wife to her late husband Bob, and a wonderful mother and grandmother to her many mokopuna. We will miss her very much.
Nō reira e kui, moe mai rā. Ka mutu, he nui atu ngā kōrero e taea ai te whakatakoto. Ēngari, ko te mea nui ko tō aroha mutungakore ki a mātou. Mā te Atua koe e arataki I tō hikoi whakamutunga.
The Tangi for Dame June is currently being held at Nga Whare Waatea Marae in Māngere. Her final service and nehu-burial will be held this Friday at 10 am where she will lie by her husband at the St James Urupā in Māngere bridge.
'Oho Mai Rangi' From the Darkness to the Light - Toko Kopu speaks
Abuse in State Care.
Ex-Mongrel Mob President, Toko Kopu discusses the direct link between State Care and continued institutionalisation as the backbone and pathway towards gang affiliation.
Below we hear his personal experience with this.
After 42 years of prison and gang life, Toko now dedicates his life towards helping those who have suffered State Care and NZ systematic inadequacies, by giving them the opposite of what he received in State Care, with tools to move forward.
If you or anyone you know have experienced abuse in state care and would like support, please contact our 'Oho Mai Rangi' team at MUMA 0800 866 862.
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This Matariki we have a host of free events lined up for all in our community to enjoy at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae.
From learning about our Māori lunar calendar from renowned expert Rereata Makiha, through to Oro Atua (Māori Sound Healing) sessions and special Matariki wānanga with our Māori language Te Reo Matahīapo teachers, there's a lot happening at our Marae. We'll also have a rongoa Māori (traditional medicine) workshop and presentations to learn about significant Kīngitanga manawhenua kaupapa.
Check our Facebook page Manukau Urban Māori Authority for more information and registration.
Maramataka with Rereata Makiha - June 18
Oro Atua with Jerome Kavanagh - June 21, 22
Matariki Wānanga - Te Reo Matahīapo - July 2,3
Te Paki o Matariki - July 12
Hīkoi to the Museum - July 14
Rongoā Māori Workshop - July 15
Kia hiwa rā kia hiwa rā!!
Whakarongo mai ki ngā Mōrehu!!!!
Hui for Survivors of Abuse in State Care (no media)
Martin Cooper, our well known Rangatira will be facilitating a hui for Survivors of Abuse in State Care at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae Friday 21 May.
Below, Martin leads by sharing his experience of entering State Care - with a message to our people.
This hui is only for survivors of abuse and their whānau to attend. No media permitted. The kōrero will be unrecorded and privacy of attendees will be paramount.
Topics of discussion:
- The Royal Commission of Inquiry of Abuse in Care (what is it)
- Submissions to the Inquiry (is it worth doing)
- Support for Mōrehu (where to for survivors)
- Māori Mōrehu
This hui is brought to our hapori by Manukau Urban Māori Authority.
Abuse in State Care Survivors Hui
Friday 21 May 3-5pm
Location:
Ngā Whare Waatea Marae
31 Calthorp Close
Mangere, Auckland
For catering purposes only please advise if you would like to attend via direct message here on FB or by calling 0800 866 862. No personal information required.
Kia ora ai ki a tātou katoa!
'Oho Mai Rangi' is a series of kōrero and interviews dedicated to bringing to the forefront a discussion on historical abuse of Māori in State Care .
In this kōrero Bernie O'Donnell, our MUMA Chair talks about how Māori ended up in the care of the Crown, the failure of the system to keep an eye on those they were supposed to be keeping safe, and transformation for the survivors.
'Oho Mai Rangi', in it's entirety, is a survivor led support structure here at MUMA that offers resources and advocacy for those of our people who have suffered abuse in State Care.
If you, or someone you know needs support in this area, please don't hesitate to contact us at 0800 866 862 or muma.co.nz
'Oho Mai Rangi'
From the Darkness to the Light
Our Chair, Bernie O'Donnell talks below about his experience in State Care and MUMA's structure of support for survivors, 'Oho Mai Rangi'.
Here at MUMA we understand intimately how difficult the circumstances can be for our people who have experienced abuse in State Care.
We believe it is our duty to hold and protect those within our hapori who have suffered unjustly. If you need help or support, please contact us, so our team may be able to assist you 'ki te oho mai rangi'.
All inquiries will be confidential and we will work closely with you across all areas that you wish.
Ngā mihi aroha e te whānau xx
