Civic Honours Awards Ceremony - Hastings

[Pages:16]Civic Honours Awards Ceremony

HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL // 14 JUNE 2016

Order of Ceremony

5.00PM 6.00PM 6.05PM

DRINKS ON ARRIVAL

ARRIVAL OF HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF HASTINGS, LAWRENCE YULE

KARAKIA Kaumatua: Mr Jerry Hapuku

6.10PM 6.17PM 6.35PM

7.10PM 8.15PM

ADDRESS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CIVIC HONOURS AWARDS His Worship the Mayor: Lawrence Yule

GUEST OF HONOUR SPEECH Denise Coulam, Chairperson of the East Coast Council of NZ Red Cross

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS DAVID SYKES LONG SERVICE AWARD // CIVIL DEFENCE JIM EDWARDS ARTS AND CULTURE PAULINE POHATU, TAPUTU KAUTAI, FERN HAWKINS EDUCATION AND YOUTH PHILIP HARMAN SPORT AND RECREATION SHAREE JONES SPORT AND RECREATION LEGUP TRUST EDUCATION AND YOUTH

KARAKIA Kaumatua: Mr Jerry Hapuku

REFRESHMENTS

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Contents

01

ORDER OF CEREMONY

03

WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR

Civic Honour Awards

05

JIM EDWARDS

07

PAULINE POHATU, TAPUTU KAUTAI, FERN HAWKINS

09

PHILIP HARMAN

15

PHOTOGRAPHY + PRINTING

11

SHAREE JONES

13

LEG-UP TRUST

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Message from the Mayor

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 Hastings District Council Civic Honours Awards. Tonight we honour six individuals and one group, each of whom has given many years of voluntary service to the community.

Life always seems to be a rush these days and it can be hard to find time to put your name forward as a volunteer but it is well known that volunteering can have many benefits. Unpaid volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together and helps make the district a better place to live.

One of the better-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people and organisations.

In New Zealand there is a long-standing tradition that regards volunteering as a form of charity, but the best volunteering involves the desire to serve others.

Volunteering is very definitely a two-way street; it can benefit you and your family as much as the cause you choose to help.

While some people are naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a hard time meeting new people. Volunteering gives those people the opportunity to practice and develop their social skills, as they regularly meet with a group of people who have common interests.

The compassion you have shown in volunteering serves as an inspiration to us all. We all know just how stressful it can be for the people who find themselves in need of the services you provide, and I am sure that your words and actions will have gone a long way toward helping them keep their dignity.

Whatever motivated you to become a volunteer, the residents of the Hastings District acknowledge your commitment and are very grateful for the time and energy you have given to your chosen cause.

Again this year, nominations have been received for volunteers from many different walks of life. We are extremely grateful to the nominators who have taken the time to put pen to paper, and highlight the amazing work that the recipients are doing for our community.

As volunteers you are worth your weight in gold. You have given your time and talents without any compensation, and I gratefully acknowledge that contribution to our community. I congratulate those of you who have been recognised with a Civic Honours Award. Your dedication is greatly valued by Hastings District Council and the community alike, and the award you will receive at this ceremony is a token of our appreciation. On behalf of the community, I thank you all for your efforts in helping make Hastings a great place to live and raise a family, and I hope that you have found some reward from all your efforts.

Lawrence Yule Mayor, Hastings District Council

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Jim Edwards

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Ar ts & Culture

The Ng Tukemata-O-Kahungunu Trust was formed in 1990 by Jim Edwards and his wife Marie.

The name means the eyebrows of Kahungunu, well known in the history of the area between Mahia and Wairarapa. The trust was named in an effort to keep the legend of Kahungunu alive and so that the story would be retold every time someone asked about the trust. It was also hoped that the story would provide a link with the past and to traditional Mori values.

The Trust began as an arts and carving collective, helping to restore the self esteem of the hundreds of people who were left devastated by the closure of the Tomoana Freezing works in the 90's. The original group included 28 local artists and carvers and over the past 30 years the trust has touched thousands of lives.

The trust focuses its work on the support of people from all walks of life with disabilities. Jim and Marie identified a need to look after families, keep those who were disabled at home and make sure they're looked after right to the end of their days.

One of the trust's major projects has been the carving of a waka. It was originally moored at Ahuriri but during the millennium celebrations, with Hastings District Council support,

it was relocated to the Clive River where it now rests. The waka is used for training and tourist excursions and has been a focal part of the Waitangi Day celebrations at Farndon Park.

The Ng Tukemata o Kahungunu Trust continues to be a hands-on therapy for those who have a permanent disability. It endeavours to upskill people with disabilities and help them find employment. Funding for the trust has always been very limited and Jim and Marie have had to dip into their own pockets to make up the financial shortfall.

Under the guidance of Jim and Marie, the Ng Tukemata-O-Kahungunu Trust has made a significant impact on the community. It has helped uplift individuals and the region through the dedication and financial support given by these two people.

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Pauline Pohatu, Taputu Kautai, Fern Hawkins

Education & Youth

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