title: Tū Te Turuturu Nō Hineteiwaiwa - Maintaining Cultural Integrity in the Teaching of Māori Weaving

authors: Turi-Tiakitai, John Reid

subjects: Māori

abstract: “He whatu kōrero mō te whatu
He whiriwhiri kōrero mō te whiri
He rangaranga kōrero mō te raranga”

Despite the development and teaching of an increasing number of Māori focused tertiary programmes, many kaumatua remain concerned that tikanga is being lost. The research reviews the developments that have impacted on the teaching of Māori weaving (raranga, whiri, and whatu) and appraises the current status from the perspective of the oral narratives of Edna Pahewa, Christina (Tina) Hurihia Wirihana and Matekino Lawless. Whilst they would not describe them as such, all three are expert weavers who teach this taonga.
These weavers concur that despite the increased numbers learning these arts and acquiring high capability in the technical skills, many often lack the wairua, tikanga and values and remain apprehensive for the state of the art. Therefore, they believe that mātauranga Māori, spiritual knowledge and Māori tikanga cultural practices must remain central, at the very core of the art form itself and not exist as an academic study or peripheral addendum.
As a result of this study, a model framework, ‘Te Kāwhatuwhatu’ is proposed that advocates for the incorporating of Māori tikanga cultural practices into classes and teaching pedagogy and thereby foster the wellbeing of this cultural legacy and the mana and integrity of Hineteiwaiwa, kia ea ai te kupu

“ka tū tonu te turuturu nō Hineteiwaiwa!”¹

text: Tū Te Turuturu Nō Hineteiwaiwa - Maintaining Cultural Integrity in the Teaching of Māori Weaving “He whatu kōrero mō te whatu
He whiriwhiri kōrero mō te whiri
He rangaranga kōrero mō te raranga”

Despite the development and teaching of an increasing number of Māori focused tertiary programmes, many kaumatua remain concerned that tikanga is being lost. The research reviews the developments that have impacted on the teaching of Māori weaving (raranga, whiri, and whatu) and appraises the current status from the perspective of the oral narratives of Edna Pahewa, Christina (Tina) Hurihia Wirihana and Matekino Lawless. Whilst they would not describe them as such, all three are expert weavers who teach this taonga.
These weavers concur that despite the increased numbers learning these arts and acquiring high capability in the technical skills, many often lack the wairua, tikanga and values and remain apprehensive for the state of the art. Therefore, they believe that mātauranga Māori, spiritual knowledge and Māori tikanga cultural practices must remain central, at the very core of the art form itself and not exist as an academic study or peripheral addendum.
As a result of this study, a model framework, ‘Te Kāwhatuwhatu’ is proposed that advocates for the incorporating of Māori tikanga cultural practices into classes and teaching pedagogy and thereby foster the wellbeing of this cultural legacy and the mana and integrity of Hineteiwaiwa, kia ea ai te kupu

“ka tū tonu te turuturu nō Hineteiwaiwa!”¹

year: 2015

title: Leadership in motion

authors: Nikora, Linda Waimarie

abstract: He honore, he kororia, maungarongo ki te whenua, whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa…pai marire. Paimarie kia ratou kua wheturangitia, ki te maunga tapu ki Taupiri, te okiokinga a to tatou Arikinui, Te Ataarangikaahu. Moe mai, e Rangi. A, ki tana tama, Kingi Tuheitia, me te kahui ariki kei waenganui i a tatou, kei te mihi. Kia a koe Linda, nau te whakamoemiti ki te rungarawa. Tena koe. E te tumuaki, Vice Chancellor, nga mihi o te ata ki a koe. Mauri ora kia tatou katoa. 
When I received the invitation to attend this WILD event, I was both intrigued by the possibilities that such a day might bring, and challenged by the topic that organisers wanted me to speak to. Imagining a small informal and conversational gathering of women, I accepted the invitation. Time passed and I duly received a request for a biographical statement and title of my talk. The event was promoted and in the promotional material, what stood out between circling ruby red panic lights was the venue, PWC. The largest lecture theatre on campus. This was not going to be a talk over a cosy cup of tea. So, what do academics do when they’re stressed and feeling a bit rattled? We prepare papers. So this paper responds to an invitation to speak about leadership (personally and/or professionally)”. I chose the “personally” option, sort of.

text: Leadership in motion He honore, he kororia, maungarongo ki te whenua, whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa…pai marire. Paimarie kia ratou kua wheturangitia, ki te maunga tapu ki Taupiri, te okiokinga a to tatou Arikinui, Te Ataarangikaahu. Moe mai, e Rangi. A, ki tana tama, Kingi Tuheitia, me te kahui ariki kei waenganui i a tatou, kei te mihi. Kia a koe Linda, nau te whakamoemiti ki te rungarawa. Tena koe. E te tumuaki, Vice Chancellor, nga mihi o te ata ki a koe. Mauri ora kia tatou katoa. 
When I received the invitation to attend this WILD event, I was both intrigued by the possibilities that such a day might bring, and challenged by the topic that organisers wanted me to speak to. Imagining a small informal and conversational gathering of women, I accepted the invitation. Time passed and I duly received a request for a biographical statement and title of my talk. The event was promoted and in the promotional material, what stood out between circling ruby red panic lights was the venue, PWC. The largest lecture theatre on campus. This was not going to be a talk over a cosy cup of tea. So, what do academics do when they’re stressed and feeling a bit rattled? We prepare papers. So this paper responds to an invitation to speak about leadership (personally and/or professionally)”. I chose the “personally” option, sort of.

year: 2015

title: The Structure of the Large-Scale Heliosphere as Seen by Current Models

authors: Kleimann, Jens

subjects: Science & Technology

abstract: This review summarizes the current state of research aiming at a description of the global heliosphere using both analytical and numerical modeling efforts, particularly in view of the overall plasma/neutral flow and magnetic field structure, and its relation to energetic neutral atoms. Being part of a larger volume on current heliospheric research, it also lays out a number of key concepts and describes several classic, though still relevant early works on the topic. Regarding numerical simulations, emphasis is put on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD), multi-fluid, kinetic-MHD, and hybrid modeling frameworks. Finally, open issues relating to the physical relevance of so-called “croissant” models of the heliosphere, as well as the general (dis)agreement of model predictions with observations are highlighted and critically discussed.

text: The Structure of the Large-Scale Heliosphere as Seen by Current Models This review summarizes the current state of research aiming at a description of the global heliosphere using both analytical and numerical modeling efforts, particularly in view of the overall plasma/neutral flow and magnetic field structure, and its relation to energetic neutral atoms. Being part of a larger volume on current heliospheric research, it also lays out a number of key concepts and describes several classic, though still relevant early works on the topic. Regarding numerical simulations, emphasis is put on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD), multi-fluid, kinetic-MHD, and hybrid modeling frameworks. Finally, open issues relating to the physical relevance of so-called “croissant” models of the heliosphere, as well as the general (dis)agreement of model predictions with observations are highlighted and critically discussed.

year: 2022-06-01