KEY POINT SUMMARY
TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI AWA BOARD MEETING
JUNE 2014
PRESENT:
1.
Ngā Maihi
Regina O’Brien
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Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manukorihi Tarau
Ngai Tamaoki
Keld Hunia
Ngai Tamapare
Paul Quinn
Ngai Tamawera
Alf Morrison
Ngāti Awa ki Poneke
Serenah Nicholson
Ngati Awa ki Tamaki Makaurau
Hakahaka Hona
Ngāti Hāmua
Miro Araroa
Ngāti Hikakino
Stan Ratahi
Ngāti Hokopu ki Hokowhitu
Maanu Paul
Ngāti Hokopū ki te Whare o Toroa
Dayle Hunia
Ngāti Maumoana
Puti Koopu
Ngāti Pukeko (Chair)
Joe Mason
Te Kahupake
Mihipeka Sisley
Te Pahipoto
Tuwhakairiora O’Brien
Te Patuwai
Marcia Wahapango
Te Rangihouhiri
Manu Glen
Te Tawera
Pouroto Ngaropo
Tuariki
Meri Hepi
Warahoe
Aubrey Kohunui
Wharepaia
Materoa Dodd
22.
Ngāti Rangataua
- Te Kei Merito
Apology- Proxy M Heitia
1.
1.1
OPIHI/MARINA DISTRICT PLAN HEARING
Environmental Commissioners have released their report regarding the Opihi/Marina
District Plan hearings. Management are satisfied that the likelihood of a marina
precinct in this area is greatly reduced. Ngati Hokopu requested that an an appeal be
lodged before 18 July 2014. A report that identifies rationale for appeal is being drafted.
2.
2.1
KIWI TRUST MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
Management met with the Kiwi Trust and are working through operational matters. The
drafting of an MOU between TRONA and the Trust is in progress.
3.
3.1
CONSERVATION OF WHAKAIRO AT TE WHARE MATAATUA
A plan for the conservation and restoration of whakairo at Mataatua Wharenui is
underway. Photographs of whakairo inside and out of the whare have been completed.
Once photographs of whakairo stored at the Army Hall have been taken the conservator
will then be able to prepare a report for Board consideration.
4.
4.1
AHUWHENUA TROPHY WINNER
Congratulations to Taranaki farm Te Rua o Te Moko, winner of the Ahuwhenua Trophy.
5.
5.1
NAGHL DIRECTORSHIP
Sir Wira Gardiner has rescinded his resignation and will continue to serve until his
rotation in October. Sir Wira will not be seeking re-election.Graham Pryor was removed
as a Director of NAGHL to take effect immediately. Paul Quinn was appointed as a
NAGHL Director to serve until rotation in October. A comprehensive process for NAGHL
Directorships (2) will be implemented in October. r.
6.
NZ MAORI COUNCIL URGENT CLAIM TO TREATY OF WAITANGI TRIBUNAL – TE
REO STRATEGY
The NZ Maori Council has lodged a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal and is awaiting the
Crown’s response. The Council has received support from 22 primary, intermediate,
state, charter and private schools. Over 5,800 students are participating in Te Reo
Tuatahi programme.
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7.1
TRONA STANDING COMMITTEES
Draft terms of reference for the re-defined Audit Finance and Risk Committee and
Appointment and Remuneration Committee, were tabled for consideration . It was
proposed to finalise the terms of reference at the July TRONA meeting. Feedback is
requested to the Chair of the Review Committee
8.
8.1
KAHUI KAUMATUA REPORT
On the 24 June the Principal of Edgecumbe College gave a presentation on the levels of
achievements and outcomes for young people at Edgecumbe College.
8.2
An update from Della Te Pere confirmed preparations are well underway for the Ngati
Awa Te Toki festival. The Ngati Awa website and facebook will be updated to reflect
progress.
8.3
An update regarding the conservation and preservation of taonga specifically Mataatua
Wharenui was provided by the CEO. The Kahui Kaumatua consider it time for Ngati
Awa to have its own whare taonga so that all the taonga still in storage can be seen. A
group of kaumatua will visit the Army Hall to view stored taonga.
8.4
A request for more Ngati Awa to attend major events occurring throughout the motu
was noted. The next important event which could be considered for improved coordination is Kingi Tuheitia’s coronation.
8.5
The Runanga is supporting Whakatane RSA preparations for the World War 1
Commemorations scheduled for next year. The organising committee are erecting a
carved waharoa at Mitchell Park in memory of all the Ngati Awa servicemen. Te
Runanga o Ngati Awa is planning an exhibition at Te Manuka Tutahi commemorating
the stories and lives of Ngati Awa WW1 soldiers and their whanau. Whanau are asked
to contact Research and Archives to be involved.
8.6
Hemana Eruera and Maanu Paul sit on the board of the Kaunihera Tekaumarua which
has been set up to care for the kingitanga and unite all Maori across the motu.
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9.1
AOTEAROA MAORI CHOIR
Aotearoa Maori Choir was given permission to perform on the atea of the Mataatua
Wharenui on Sunday 2 November 2014 at 2.30pm to commemorate WW1.
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10.1
NGATI AWA MANA WHENUA
The Whakaruruha talked about the encroachment of our boundaries by neighbouring iwi
as a concern and Ngati Awa needs to be assertive about our mana whenua.
Enid Ratahi-Pryor QSO
Chief Executive
Copies of this monthly meeting summary are available upon request from either the office of Te
Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (07 307 0760) or via email on Rūnanga@Ngātiawa.iwi.nz
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