NORTHLAND
Waitangi Day Commemorations Committee
$96,550.00
Karakia - church service. Variety entertainment. 21 gun salute. Sunset ceremony - lowering of flags. Waka karakia. Sports events & children’s activities. One of two major events held at Waitangi.
Waitangi National Trust
$30,000.00
A three-day festival of sport, art, craft, heritage, education, food and New Zealand culture. To include the New Zealand Navy, a Ki o Rahi tournament, displays, demonstrations and cultural performances. The theme for 2012 is 'Nature is best'. To be held from the 4th-6th of February.
Ruebenz Whare Ora Charitable Trust
$1500.00
Bus hikoi and community event for 2 days. Day 1 bus hikoi & history of our rohe in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Day 2 Community celebration 6th February including dawn ceremony, speeches, kapa haka, kai stalls and cultural stalls.
Te Hana Community Development Charitable Trust
$1000.00
Following a powhiri, a mid-morning combined church service is planned for the community and local tangata whenua. Invited dignitaries and guest speakers will include district councillors, iwi and other tribal representatives. Followed by entertainment provided by local bands and kapa haka performances, art and craft stalls and refreshments including a hangi lunch.
AUCKLAND
Toi o Manukau Inc - Māori Arts and Culture Trust
$9,000.00
Toi o Manukau offers the county's largest one day Waitangi Day commemorative event. With over 35,000 people in attendance this event offers a day for the entire family from all over Auckland, to partake in free live music, dance, entertainment and education on the Treaty of Waitangi.
New Zealand Tamil Senior Citizens Association Inc to combine with The New Zealand Tamil Forum (Inc)
$1000.00
Inviting guest speakers, Māori elders and Tamil academics to explain the Treaty of Waitangi and its significance. Production of a souvenir with articles written by learned people on various aspects of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Auckland Workers Educational Association
$1,000.00
Activities (seminars and internet-based) and resources (brochures) available to all members of the general public, based in public libraries in the Auckland region, increasing awareness and understanding of the significance of Waitangi Day.
Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Incorporated
$1,000.00
Te Herenga Waka o Orewa proposes to hold a "Community Waitangi Day" here on the 4th February 2012. Entertainment by live bands and kapa haka, children’s games and events, food and drink stalls, community education stalls, interactive workshops, ta moko and rongoa Māori.
Piritahi Marae Committee
$3000.00
A variety of wananga, discussion topics and guest speakers including Justice Mick Brown and topics on and about the Treaty to inform and educate the community. Stalls from community groups, kapa haka performance, local entertainment, hangi and workshops on kapa haka, karanga, whaikorero, mahi toi and waka.
Auckland Deaf Society Incorporated
$2000.00
Training for Deaf New Zealanders to 1) increase awareness of the significance of Waitangi Day and gain a better understanding of the implications and consequences of the Treaty of Waitangi and 2) to explore any associated implications and consequences for achieving greater recognition and inclusion of the Deaf culture and NZSL in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Culture Company Reading4U Incorporated
$500.00
To celebrate the Treaty by speaking (reading) it out loud as Māori was transmitted when Māori first signed the Treaty. To encompass the journey of the Treaty, we want to start and end at Orakei Marae. Along the journey we will read the Treaty in Māori and in one other language in each stop along the way. To share and promote the Treaty with other language communities we would like to invite them to translate or interpret the Treaty in their language.
Huakina Development Trust
$2500.00
A free Waitangi Day event providing information about the Treaty of Waitangi through quizzes and info stalls with a particular focus on the Waikato-Manukau copy of the Treaty, fun whanau sports, local talent, musical difference, bouncy castles, pampering of kuia and kaumatua along with school holiday programmes taking part in Waitangi Day poster & flag design competitions.
Manurewa Community Events Trust
$2000.00
Waitangi Day Commemoration event held over 6 hour period that will showcase the many cultures that make up our community through dance, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, cultural performances, information stands, community groups, schools, marae and food stalls with many interactive activities to inform our community of why we celebrate this day.
New Zealand Nepal Society Inc
$1000.00
NZNS would like to commemorate Waitangi Day 2012 with an event at a marae. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and Māori culture among NZNS members through sharing of New Zealand history and culture including arts, crafts, music and food.
Papakura Māori Events Incorporated
$2000.00
Opening ceremony involving Mana Whenua, an award ceremony honouring mau rakau tauira, presentation by 5 local Iwi educating the community on the significance of the signing of the Treaty.
Pukekohe Pythons Rugby League Sports Club
$1000.00
Whanau day of sports activities, korowai creations, arts and whanau entertainment. Starting with a powhiri, entertainment for kids including bouncy castle, band and sports.
South Auckland Family Violence Network
$500.00
On the 2 February 2012 there will be a hui that SAFVN are facilitating in Mangere and we would like to have a celebration with the community in regards to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. A powhiri at 9.30 with history of the area and relationship with community. Entertainment from the local school and kohanga reo. Balloons and face painting for the kids. A quiz. Local Pacific leaders to speak about partnership. And a hangi.
Te Runanga a Iwi o Te Oranga Ake
$2500.00
Fun day in the Mt Wellington community. Including our early childhood centre Nga Tamariki Puawai, local neighbourhood watch group, police, youth workers and our wider community. To include Treaty history and Māori taonga, cultural performances and kai for manuhiri.
WAIKATO
Tamil Society Waikato Inc
$500.00
Local dignitaries including members of Parliament will be invited to speak on the importance of Waitangi Day. This will be followed by questions and answers session.
Kawhia Tourism
$2,000.00
A traditional Māori kai festival with entertainment including kapa haka, traditional Māori crafts and a variety of stalls. The MC will honour the Treaty throughout the event.
New Zealand Russian [Waikato] Friendship Society
$2000.00
To hold a concert celebration akin to our 25th Anniversary "Thanks to NZ". Concert and artworks. This will be a concert event Commemorating Waitangi Day & will invite the populace to be engaged in commemorating this great historical event. To be held in February.
BAY OF PLENTY
Tauranga City Council/ Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Committee
$2500.00
A community dawn service at the base of Hopukiore - Mount Drury to begin at 6.30am. Following the dawn service kaumatua, kuia and dignitaries will be invited for breakfast at Whareroa Marae. At 9am a community celebration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi will begin with speeches from civic leaders, an open forum for community and key note speakers. This will conclude with kapa haka performances at 11am.
Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust
$3,000.00
Rotorua's Official Waitangi Day Celebration. There are 6 key areas of focus; cultural workshops, health & wellbeing, interactive arts & crafts, food, entertainment and wearable arts and the aim of this event is to strengthen cultural relations within our community.
Paeroa Community Support Trust
$1,500.00
One nation - 2 partners & many cultures. Community event on Monday 6th February in our local domain, in a village like setting celebrating the Māori concepts of hauora involving local citizens. Music, activities for kids, hangi, etc.
Rotorua Ngongotaha Rail Trust Inc
$2000.00
We wish to host a fun filled day for the whole whanau by celebrating the cultural diversity in our community. We will achieve this through performances and displays from different cultural and community groups, loads of free activities, food stalls and community stalls. A day that will embrace whakawhanaungatanga.
HAWKE’S BAY / GISBORNE
Ka Pai Kaiti Trust
$1,500.00
Our Waitangi Day celebrations will incorporate our annual Te Tiriti Quiz, it will also provide historical education around the treaty and provide family activities during the day. To include community stalls, a water slide run by the fire department, games run by Sidewalk Sunday, local entertainment, kapa haka and local artists showcasing their thoughts on the Treaty.
Te Wananga o Tamaki Nui A Rua Inc
$1,000.00
A whanau concert, talent contest, picnic area, bbq, hangi and drinks, talent quest and performances.
The Māori Millennium Committee
$2000.00
A free Waitangi Day event providing information about the Treaty of Waitangi through quizzes and info stalls with a particular focus on the Waikato-Manukau copy of the Treaty, fun whanau sports, local talent, musical difference, bouncy castles, pampering of kuia and kaumatua along with school holiday programmes taking part in Waitangi Day poster & flag design competitions.
Wairoa District Council
$3,000.00
Treaty of Waitangi Week 2012. A series of workshops based on the Human Rights Commission model with the theme: can you see yourself in the Treaty? As well as story telling workshops focused on stories of the district, nationally, internationally, and using a mixture of local story tellers and live stream broadcasts. Community groups will also be invited to put up static or manned displays on site.
Te Rakato Social Services Charitable Trust
$750.00
A noho at the marae with dawn karakia, sharing stories, places and whanau. Followed next day by a market day at Opoutama Community Centre with information, education and skype whanau and family.
Whakatohea Research & Archive Trust
$1500.00
Opening of Te Whare Taonga o Te Moana a Toi 2012 exhibitions. Cultural performances - Opotiki Mai Tawhiti. Tout of Opotiki Museum. Shared lunch - Te Papaka o Te Whakatohea.
TARANAKI
New Plymouth District Council
$3,000.00
The Waitangi Day event is designed to entertain, educate and commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in a fun, family-friendly environment. It will include cultural displays and entertainment on an outdoor stage, a 'kidzone' with a range of free activities for young people, Māori cultural workshops and a Waitangi education area.
Paepae in the Park
$2,000.00
The Paepae in the Park is a celebration that is held every year to celebrate the Treaty of Waitangi. The event involves young and old with song & dance. We engage a top national band and encourage all our local artists to perform on the day.
MANAWATU / WANGANUI
Nga Tai o te Awa
$3,000.00
A family festive fun day for the community which will involve fun activities, food and craft stalls, exhibitions including taa moko artists. A waka racing event will also be held which will include teams from NZ and abroad. The day will end with an evening of entertainment on the river with local artists.
Hi Matangi Moana Waka Society Incorporated
$2000.00
Waitangi Day Waka Tangata Time Trials. Four teams of 20 compete with the support of their whanau in a day of racing in a waka tangata on the water at the Hokowhiti Centennial Lagoon in Palmerston North. Followed by a hakari and whakaari that are threaded with the theme of the Treaty.
Otaihape Māori Komiti Incorporated (OTMK)
$1700.00
A community family day with a focus on Te Ao Māori. Participants will be able to take part in a three hour concert/show that will include waiata, skits, debate and other entertainment. We will also have information stalls, free food, competitions, children's play area and kaumatua tent. Local artists will be showcased and audience participation encouraged. The projects is a smoke-free, alcohol and drug free event.
WELLINGTON
Porirua Community Arts Council Inc
$9,000.00
The Festival of the Elements uses the arts (in all forms) to celebrate the cultural diversity in our community which has been made possible by the founding document of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Orongomai Marae Community Centre Trust
$2,000.00
Orongomai Marae open day featuring a speaker on the Treaty of Waitangi, ethnic groups performing, haangi, and generally a day of celebration.
Port Nicholson Block Trust (Wellington Tenths Trust)
$5,000.00
A regatta to celebrate waka and waka ama on the Wellington waterfront. To include a stage with performances, food stalls and other water based activities on the lagoon. To be based around the wharewaka in conjunction with the Wellington City Council who plan to contribute $60000.
Te Runanganui o Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui
$5,000.00
'Te Ra o Te Raukura', an event for the community to celebrate the Treaty and its meaning as the Founding Document and to enjoy cultural displays, health exhibitions, local music groups, school kapa haka groups and sports.
Kapiti Coast District Council
$1,500.00
Commences with a traditional powhiri to welcome the community to the commemorative activities and formal speeches to mark the significance of Waitangi Day for Aotearoa and for the Kapiti Community. Following the formal events, the community will have a chance to participate in the many planned gala festivities including entertainment, hangi, competitions and craft stalls.
Masterton District Council
$2,500.00
A whanau picnic targeting primary/pre-school age children and their families to be held on Waitangi Day in the Park. Free activities & entertainment targeting our tamariki. Food will be available but a price limit of $5 limit will be set. Second event is a community debate to be held the Thursday before / after Waitangi Day. Debate topic will be Treaty related & debated by local celebrities. Tickets will be sold at a small fee to the debate only.
NELSON/MARLBOROUGH
Te Awhina Marae o Motueka Society Inc
$2000.00
Family orientated day of music; food; children’s activities; traditional Maori arts/crafts and games; information re the Treaty, Mana Whenua Iwi, other entities, local stories and history. To be held Sunday February 5th as Whakatu Marae is Nelson is hosting the Waitangi Day Festival for the Nelson Area in 2012 then the marae will alternate the hosting in future years.
Te Rerenga o te Ra Incorporated
$500.00
An interactive public performance on the Picton Foreshore. Te Rerenga o Te Ra will perform local waiata, poi, rakau and haka for the local and tourist population. They will be able to participate and learn in this experience.
WEST COAST
Grey District Waitangi Day Community Picnic Committee
$2,000.00
To hold a community celebration on Waitangi Day 2012 for all people from all cultures at no cost. To encourage visitors to our town to participate in the event. A day that starts with a welcome, followed by entertainment, BBQ n hangi lunch, bands, ice creams, local Māori arts n crafts and books and information on display.
Te Runanga o Ngati Waewae Incorporated Society
$1500.00
Arahura Marae Waitangi Day celebrations begin with powhiri, karakia, and speeches by iwi and community leaders followed by kai. Whanau activities will include kapa haka traditional skills workshops, including raranga, whakairo and waiata. Te Waipounamu Māori Heritage Centre - pounamu interpretation panels and information on display one month before Waitangi Day celebrations. Cultural interpretaion tours including reciting pakiwaitara and presentations about pounamu and traditional Māori life will be presented to the public.
CANTERBURY
Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum
$3,000.00
Waitangi Day includes a traditional welcome at the marae to officials and guests with the Governor General's speech delivered by him or his representative. Symbolic waka landings in the region. Citizenship ceremony performed by the Mayor Christchurch City Council. Hangi to be served.
Hakatere Māori Komiti Trust
$500.00
Waitangi Day Whanau / Pa Wars. A sports whanau day at the marae to involve families from all over the district.
Kaiapoi Community Board
$2500.00
A re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty of Tuahiwi, local schools performing kapa haka, running fund raising food stalls, a range of musical entertainment, and a parade.
Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network Inc
$2500.00
Multi Cultural Bite! is a multi cultural festival that provides an opportunity for different ethnic groups in the community to showcase their culture. This is achieved through performing arts and ethnic food.
OTAGO
Araiteuru Marae Council Incorporated
$1500.00
An evening event to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi that will include a mihi whakatau, a guest speaker, four presentations from Araiteuru Marae affiliate groups and a supper after the closing karakia. To be held the evening of Friday 3rd February as people will be travelling away to spend time with whanau.
SOUTHLAND
Queenstown Lakes District Council
$2000.00
Free to the public event in the Queenstown Gardens on Waitangi Day to promote cultural awareness and partnership to the wider community. Māori performances, bands, Nga Kete Matauranga, display of Māori art, face painting, waka ama, weavers, mirimiri free for adults as well as having Southern Institute Māori language tutors available to promote Māori language courses.
OUTER ISLANDS
Chatham Community Focus Trust
$2000.00
We will begin with a karakia by a local kuia or kaumatua then a commemorative service will follow led by Alfred Preece the local Mayor. We are currently working with our local kapa haka/music club to provide the community with a musical performance followed by a light meal. There will also be whanau orientated activities organised to include a quiz, flax weaving and a colouring competition.
