xXn7}7*($iH}pBqdYh$9".eu sfCNoNl|qXgf=tu^o699;%'kN WNqbeB Our next obstacle was the St James Walkway, a well used and pleasant intermediate level hike through some stunning country.We jumped off the bus at the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre just past Lewis Pass. Pizza and chips did not disappoint, nor the Sprig and Fern American Pale Ale and her fruity and delicate flavorings. The view from the saddle down the Sabine River was incredible, easily in the Top 3 views weve seen in this entire odyssey. Opening karakia Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana Hei huarahi m tatou I te rangi nei Aroha atu, aroha mai Ttou i a ttou katoa. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all, forever and ever, amen. A small percentage of our love for Nelson is reserved for the fantastic Burger Culture where we had lunch. We were around 1000m above sea level so that played its part, but it was bizarre after the blazing heat of yesterday and the huge high pressure system sat over the entire country. %PDF-1.3 We lovesingingtogether. LinkedIn -, , Marina Sobko, , . Top to bottom: Bill crossing the Upper Travers River; Bill in the frosty Anne Valley; Sarah at the tame Ada Pass; a rare DOC sign. Karakia Rwhiti. The 11 days of food in his bag contributed to his arrival some hours after us despite being on the same boat. As with the St James Walkway before, Travers Sabine Circuit has a Big Day too. The usual suspects. Upon conquering the vertical challenge away from the lake, it was now a case of working our way around the gigantic Mount Robert before dropping into a hollow by Speargrass Creek, home to its eponymous hut. hb```a``d`f`/fd@ A+s,b`hjP``#@='|wsg+ The first step was the 5km between us and Upper Travers Hut, a steady 300m climb along the crystalline Travers River was a breeze and covered well ahead of DOCs suggested time. Before we start, an appeal. Fallen trees are always fun because you have two options; The Turtle or The John Wayne". There are widespread reports of Ukrainian state security services arresting and torturing leftists. 15 minutes pass to no avail until around the corner comes a mid 2000s Mazda 3. You sense he is in no rush today. New Zealand, Tel +64 3 479 8081 Tangaroa @ Rwhiti. Amine, Honour and glory to God Bill was struggling due to not drinking enough water so stops were perhaps more regular than would have been preferred. 3 0 obj << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> \"I wrote Kia Hora Te Marino as a companion piece to Baba Yetu. 2 0 obj Where you heading? Paul (my mates call me bad santa") enquires. N Rongo It was impossibly cold but refreshing and essential after the days sweaty end. The hut retained so much of the late evening heat that only our silk liners were needed for warmth overnight. The normal route to Nelson would mean dropping us of at the St Arnaud turn off from State Highway 7 and would mean hitching the final 25km into town. Following the mornings chilly start, it was now baking hot. Feeding our spiritual needs also with the bread of life Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te krohirohi i mua i t huarahi. Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. Whiti ora ki te whai ao ki te ao mrama. TIKI E! from the sea With the introduction of Christianity to New Zealand in the 19th Century, new karakia were written to acknowledge the Christian God and Jesus Christ. o te wai Mori Amen. Use these lyric and video guides, have apractice at home, then join inwith us next time you are at a school event. He maungrongo ki te whenua Lord, develop a new heart Haumia, god of cultivated kai. Just three hours to go until the end of this leg and a potential rest day in the town of St Arnaud on Sunday. Unfortunately, being by the river, there was a huge colony of Sandflies all around so opening a window was out of the question. Let us show respect for each other, for one another. 30 minutes took 20 and we lunched in the lakeside Sabine Hut, knowing we still had five hours to go, we took drastic measures and ate an extra wrap each. Nogo. Kia pupuri Theres a chance! Mahi--tahi . We had just the 5 hours to walk that day so a slow start saw us remain in the hut until 9am. The development of language, programmes, contexts for learning, signage, landscaping and building developments at Waimairi School are all informed and guided by an extensive cultural narrative document gifted to us by Ngi Tahu. We had a brief stop for lunch and fueled up for the final 2km to the hut, the map indicated we would cross the East Branch, sidle the lower sections of Mount Franklin and then the hut would be at the confluence where the East Branch meets the West Branch and it becomes the Sabine River.Sometimes lunch comes and goes with no noticeable boost, but today it supercharged us and we conquered the remainder quickly. To clear, to free the heart, the body and the spirit of mankind Unuhia, unuhia Rapa, 14 Whiringa -nuku, 2020. Our trip to the West Coast was a brief but enjoyable one. Kia hora te marino, Te marino araMo ake tonu ake. We turned to follow the Ada and enjoyed the tremendous views the confluence of these giant valleys provided. Desperate times call for desperate measures.Speargrass Hut was the next waypoint and our destination for the evening. We had been treated to such well made and clear tracks on the St James that the jagged and rooty path slowed our pace significantly. The piece also ends on the same soft wordless 'ooh' that begins the entire Calling All Dawns song cycle, thus making it a complete circle.\" Christopher Composed by: Christopher Tin Performed by: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Lucas Richman (conductor), Jerome KavanaghMaori Haka performed by Ben Mullon, John Mullon, Jordan Young and Tangaroatuane Produced by Gregg Greenwood #ChristopherTin #TheInspirationThread #KiaHoraTeMarino -----CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHER----- Visit https://www.christophertin.com for concert updates, sheet music, performance resources, lyrics, merchandise, and contact information. Karakia timatanga: Whaia, whaia, whaia Te Urutapu nui a Tne Tne te waiora Tne te pkenga Tne te wnanga Tne te whakaputa nei Ki te whaiao, ki te ao mrama Thei mauri ora. The most notable thing about the morning was that, on February 18th (Northern Hemisphere equivalent: August 18th) there was a heavy frost on the ground. Whakapainga nei kai Whats next?This is it everyone, one final section. We smashed out the remaining distance very swiftly, our light bags facilitating light feet.We got to the road and up went the thumbs. The grass grew longer and the camber of the track grew more unpredictable. Our efforts received a significant boost when we had a moment of Te Araroa dj vu, much like on the ridgeline of Mt Pirongia, some 2000km back, we were presented by a gift from the gods: surprise boardwalk. It was hard work, it was steep and rocky and long, but we loved it. We dried off, headed back to town for fish and delectable beer-battered fries then an early night.Sarah had a tough night and did not sleep well. Cease the winds from the west Mori ki Otago 4 0 obj y33r{9<6a28jr9Zs,o zS.,Y6A@gMIP.Ji%eK}x:mF%ORGzG;(=RPh`` Bills tumble in the river this morning now less comic as the water in his shoes now turned to ice and encrusted his boots with a glacial shell of frost. From the cradle to the grave we are forever learning. Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana Hei huarahi m ttou i te rngi nei Aroha atu aroha mai Ttou i a ttou katoa Hui ! With us both wilting in the afternoon heat, we consulted the map and were delighted to see the Hut was just 800m away. The dirty tan color of the little hatchback suggests the owner has had a lapse in judgement in the past and might err again by stopping for us. A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day. Mori ki Otago <>>> An afternoon of chatting with the Department of Conservation Rangers was followed by a very tasty, if only for its variety, potato and spinach curry and then an early night. Whngaia hoki mtou wairua ki te taro o te ora Scattered by the windwashed by the rainandtransformed by the sun,all doubts are swept awayandall restrains are cast down. Wishing wed been a bit more lavish in our culinary plans, we filled our food bags and pressed on.The track follows and crosses the Boyle River as you dip in and out of open country and beech forest. Ko Papatnuku e takoto nei The map in Boyle Flat Hut suggested it was 6 hours to Anne and a further 4.30 to Christopher. Home. Inside all of us The tranquil and well loved Trip Inn in Westport was home to us, and our tremendous beef nachos for a night. Let the strength and life force of our ancestorsBe with each and every one of usFreeing our path from obstructionSo that our words, spiritual power, love, and language are upheld;Permanently fixed, established and understood!Forward together! o te wai tai Ko Ranginui e t iho nei Cannibal Gorge Hut is equally as idyllically placed as Ada Pass, with cracking views of the rocky peaks of the Spenser Mountains all around. The Ranger we had met that morning suggested it would be 75 minutes from hut to saddle so we readied ourselves for some hard work. Last updated: Wednesday, 14 October 2020 | We spent an hour grumbling in the now intense heat about the trail. from the fresh waters (May peace be widespread, may the sea glisten like greenstone, and may the shimmer of light guide you on your way)Progress: 2847.5km 94.67%The St James Walkway and Travers Sabine Circuit. We hopped across the rather bouncy swing bridge (its always fun when the bridge stipulates a one person at a time maximum) and rolled into the tidy abode. Ake, ake, ake Bill went in and picked up the, sadly very predictable, anti-smorgasbord of tuna, couscous, granola and peanut butter. xY$q+o$@3DHi/"H-Zw=,F7mn////~i~O}?^o^~}hu\{_/L/?|_n^/4(_Sg)moiAxh7g@3isy3Z.:ohXxE[vBkNH:Yh6ABluJ,.{v:x:gz'eCz{e;~`2/]^8)`:n|(;Q"ue@V}cY,F~uZgXBBv\ ^ue`B{P@SvZya endobj Kia tau ng manaakitanga karakia timatanga or whakamutunga (for beginning, starting, opening or closing) Kia tau ng manaakitanga a te mea ngaro ki runga ki tn, ki tn o ttou Kia mahea te hua mkihikihi kia toi te kupu, toi te mana, toi te aroha, toi te Reo Mori kia tturu, ka whakamaua kia tna! 3@-@:="e4'QA{n& M/5ur5_1$f5K% H2 H% endstream endobj 148 0 obj <>/PageLabels<>]>>/Pages 145 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 149 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 720 540]/Parent 145 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 150 0 obj <>stream Tent up and bellys rumbling we head back to the Alpine Lodge for one of their famous Pizzas. % You can also call Lifeline on. Listen to "Kia Hora Te Marino" from my new compilation EP 'The Celebration Thread'. fan is a handheld fan with 9 LEDs along the rotor blade. Whiti ki runga, whiti ki raro. Cease the winds from the south 1 Tillman Avenue, StrowanChristchurch 8052(03) 352 9208. Start your school day in a nice way and have your students read this out together. stream Driving a pristinely clean 4x4? Co7. The walk would take us up and away from the lake to sidle the west side of Mt Robert some 600m up from the lake. We carry electrolyte sachets for these purposes so we filled our drinks bottles with them and rode the gloriously artificial energy boost up the hill. Glimpses of the surrounding mountains softened the frustrations, but we knew we had 5 hours walking left even after we got to this first hut so we were keen on making quick time and we were not. It was chilly but manageable and wildly refreshing. Program Notes: Kia Hora Te Marino is a setting of a traditional Maori blessing. You can do soHERE. Sarah again listening to Barack Obama and Bill to Quickly Kevin, will he score? (a hugely nuanced podcast based on English football in the 1990s. The noise of the East Branch of the Sabine River was increasing, a positive sign that we were making steady progress. TINA! The easy to follow trail now dropped into a vast valley bordered by the gigantic Mount Federation on one side and the many peaks of the Opera Range on the other. A reminder: please consider donating to our cause, if youve enjoyed this blog and our previous work it would mean so much to us to support this vital cause. from the cultivated gardens He whakaaro pai ki ng tngata katoa Tangaroa, god of the sea. The link again is HERE. We are grateful to the Education Committee of Ngi Thuriri atTuahiwi Maraefor their on-going instruction, guidance and advice as Mana Whenua. Forever and ever We answer, he says hes heading to Nelson (pretty much on the way) so we hop in. o te ngakina The quiet and respectful residents of the hut provided the perfect environment for a monster of a sleep. Karakia Timatanga Dorothy Hutton: Year 6 Teacher Columba College, Dunedin Wendy Webb: Resource facilitator Technology Online Webinar, Years 0-6 Developing Technology Understandings alongside Practice . Franklin Ridge in the foreground dwarfed by the Mahanga Range across the valley. Fortunately the hitch came quickly and we made Nelson by 1.30pm.Nelson is a special place for us, it will be our home after the walk, we have been living in Auckland for nine years and are relishing the prospect of a new life on the South Island. Karakia, in their true essence, are ritual chants invoking spiritual guidance and protection. Contact Us. Opening Karakia May peace be widespread May the sea be like greenstone A pathway for us all this day Let us show respect for . Kia Tau te Rangimarie. Link here: https://christophertin.lnk.to/CelebrationThreadID Kia Hora T. Te atawhai o t ttou Ariki, a Ihu Karaiti If youve enjoyed the blog and enjoyed our journey, we would be so very grateful for your donation. It had become very hot so we headed down to the river after we arrived at the hut for, what can generously be described as, a splash around. Hei oranga m mtou tinana Take hold and preserve it Bill also enquired about a room for the night, it had been a while without a nice bed and a shower, the $170 quote sent us down the road to the campsite. Created by the people behind QI, the irreverent show discusses interesting facts and other bizarre idiosyncrasies in life (Did you know that, less than a year before inviting the lightbulb, amongst other things, Thomas Edison narrowly evaded death when he was riding on the very front of a train and it hit a badger? Me t ttou whai i ng tikanga a rtou m of Maru Some views down from Travers Saddle to the Sabine Valley. Bless this food Technology Online Webinar, Years 0-6 Teaching Technological Knowledge Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana Hei huarahi m t tou i te r ngi nei Aroha atu aroha mai T tou i a t tou katoa Hui !T iki ! The guide for this track explains the etymology of this Hut and Gorge as the site of a Maori battle and subsequent victors feast. Draw together! TINA!Humi e! As is seemingly becoming a theme, we slept incredibly well. Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air. Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana Hei huarahi m ttou i te rngi nei Aroha atu aroha mai Ttou i a ttou katoa . Dunedin 9054 Email maori.development@otago.ac.nz. hbbd``b`@D H W@H"LJ m]~ endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 168 0 obj <>stream Tim joined us shortly afterwards and echoed our wonderment for the location of the Hut. No way! The track sometimes led high into the banks of the river on slippery and awkwardly angled roots, sometimes it would drop you onto the river bed itself and often through muddy pools on the forest floor. Looking back down the valley from Travers Saddle. Kia whakairia te tapuKia wtea ai te araKia turuki whakataha aiKia turuki whakataha aiHaumi e. Hui e. Tiki e! Loose rocks became boulders became a narrow spur, but eternally downhill. Tiki ! Ko Ihu Karaiti t mtou Ariki PO Box 56 The modern and cavernous 27 bed hut played host to just us, Tim (a wiry and instantly recognizable as a tramper, TA SOBO walker) and Mark who is touring the country on his motorbike and with his camera. Hai rahi i ttou mahi stream Dont hesitate to join in with us next time you are at school. It is important however to remember that there are not always appropriate English words which can fully reflect the essence of the Mori words used; often literal translations need to be considered metaphorically. Let the breeze blow over the ocean Opening Karakia May peace be widespread May the sea be like greenstone A pathway for us all this day Let us show respect for each other For one another Bind us all together Karakia Timatanga . Banqer. We bundled in the door and quickly consumed the Green Onion Bluebird chips we failed to eat in town yesterday. Kia whakamaua We needed to get out to the road end early so we could hitch to the start if our next section. The undulating nature of the surrounding environment meant we alternated between sun and shade for the first few hours of our day. r~-59`LHN!\1 Amine, May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, This food has been laid out before us. While simple in definition, it is rich in meaning and vast in breadth and depth. Rongo, suspended high above us (i.e. Our mutual engrossment in our respective podcasts meant we covered distances quickly. When you think of mountain passes it conjures an imagine of an intrepid explorer inching their way up a snow covered cliff in a blizzard using an ice axe and crampons. Surrounded by glorious scenery and walking on the mainly flat riverside path, we made great time and reached Anne Hut at 12.30pm for an early-ish lunch. Here, Te Ao Mori refers to three key areas: Together, these three areas will provide you with a broad overview, and hopefully, a better understanding of Mori culture and Mori realities. Nelson Pelorus Bridge- Havelock- Queen Charlotte Track Finish. Te Reo Mori. The suns warmth thawing us before entering more frost covered vegetation. Paul is reluctantly bringing his mother back to live with him for a few weeks while she recovers. of Rongo When we did set off it was again following a river and gently undulating in soft beech forest. Amen. It is intended to support staff efforts to incorporate te reo Mori me na tikanga into their daily working life. Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au. Sharon. It did mellow a touch, with at least some flat relief between drops. Said of human life. Hei ako hoki i ng mahi m tnei r While the opening wordless chorus is evocative of the maritime imagery found in much Maori writing, the song also makes use of two traditional forms of oratory: the haka, a ritualistic choreographed group dance, and the whaikorero, a form of speechmaking used to . uh4J}#L!2XBmoLoPMXi.O9>8Qz.nPO)sz=XH^)E\khIxzZ;8:WRxFyG^>|ZSq8)Ux]l$[. A tarn beneath the snow spattered Mount Travers. ), A stunner of a sunrise out of Christopher Hut. White bearded Paul (hence the festive nickname) is driving to Nelson Hospital to pick up his Mum whod broken her arm in a fall. They are generally used to ensure a favourable outcome to important events and undertakings such as tangihanga ( the ritual of farewell to our deceased ), hui ( meetings ), unveilings etc., however they can cover every aspect of life. Karakia Timatanga (to start) E te whnau Whia kia marama Kia whai take i roto i u mahi katoa Kia t, kia kaha Kia hora te marino Aroha atu, aroha mai Ttou ki a ttou katoa Everyone Seek the knowledge Have a purpose in everything you do Stand tall, Be strong May peace be widespread Give love, receive love Let us show respect for each other. The food of Tane Decorate your classroom with this nice looking poster with a lovely hand-drawn image of a New Zealand beach with gorgeous pohutukawa trees. May the calm be widespread, May the ocean glisten as greenstone, May the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway. It was overwhelming to look down at the tiny river below and know that was where we were heading. Following the Saddle was the gentlest of gentle descents, fortunately passing over the Saddle had now placed us in a valley where the conditions were far better suited to the suns position in the sky and thus were treated gratefully to its warm embrace. I acknowledge Ranginui who is above me, Papatuanuku who lies beneath me The day started poorly for Bill, he fell into a frigid stream whilst filling up the water bottles, soaking his feet and legs in the process. |dq7:`d~8H^+2B^aM#3Cmd_T|hqClxd?jC/Z$aEM-}+eXa4^/q,ZQ$-5G k*$ The main melody is derived from the two main thematic fragments from Baba Yetu, but placed in reverse order. Match case Limit results 1 per page. %PDF-1.5 Bind us all together. We carried on downwards as the trees became gradually more dense and the trail became more roots than rocks, again a welcome change for us.A check of the map showed we had dropped 700m and had 400m to go, the 700m had been covered over only 2.9km and the remaining 400m was over 3.6k, in summary, mathematically at least, it should mellow somewhat.

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