Dalkeith Matiaha

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne  (Te Matau-a-Māui/Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa)

Tonganui Scholarship Recipient 2024

Dalkeith seeks to continue his kaupapa, Hī Ika, which for two years has helped rangatahi reconnect with their whakapapa and tikanga Māori through their relationship with Tangaroa.

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Dalkeith started Hī Ika in 2022 as a reintroduction program for rangatahi to their whakapapa and tikanga through moana.

His goal is to run two separate wānanga/retreats, one in Wairarapa and one in Wellington, that will go for two-three days each with a max of 25 participants per event.

The Tonganui scholarship funding will be utilised to co-design, develop, deliver, and evaluate a wānanga experience for Pakeke (including women) from across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions. The programs kaupapa will further extend the Brothaz of Tangaroa and Hī Ika kaupapa through advancing kaupapa and mātauranga tuku iho within western management and knowledge systems about the realm of Hinemoana, Tangaroa, and Kiwa.

The scholarship funds will cover the costs of the co-design/development, equipment & resources needed for delivery of two wānanga/retreats based on the Marae or in the Taiao (Camping) or suitable accommodation close to the Moana. Co-design and development will require a minimum of two pre-hui to design the layout of each kaupapa for Pakeke. (2x for Wairarapa and 2x for Wellington). Kai supplied and koha to cover time/travel costs. Team: Brothaz of Tangaroa crew and Hī ika team; Guest speakers; Iwi/kaumātua support; Haka/Waiata kaiako. Objectives and goals: Finalise dates for each event (aligned to maramataka); Secure suitable venue or locations; Secure guest speakers/presenters; Finalise agendas for Wānanga/retreats; Risk management Equipment and resources needed for the wānanga / retreats will include: Guest speakers, who will deliver different parts of the kaupapa (koha needed); Transport/Van (koha needed); Cooking gear/gas etc (if taiao based); Venue Hireage (Pool /Marae/accommodation); Screen or projector; Kai/Essentials; First aid/Safety equipment Eg: PLB; Admin/Content and media support (koha needed).