NGĀTI TAMATERĀ
Treaty Settlement Negotiations
Post Settlement Governance Entity
Proposal 2012 Ratification
16 -20 July 2012
INFORMATION HUI - PURPOSE
• Discuss the Ngāti Tamaterā PSGE proposal
• Enable in-person voting
INFORMATION HUI - HOUSEKEEPING
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Voting and iwi registration
Crown observers
Media presence
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INFORMATION HUI – PRESENTATION SCOPE
I. Introduction & Background
II. The PSGE proposal - Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty
Settlement Trust
III. Ratification & Voting
IV. Questions & Answers
NGATI TAMATERA PSGE RESOLUTION
“I as a member of Ngāti Tamaterā agree that
the Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust
will be the post settlement governance entity
and the recipient of Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty
Settlement redress”
INFORMATION & BACKGROUND
• Is one of the13 iwi/hapu with historical
treaty claims in Tamaki Makaurau
• Initiated the PSGE proposal early to take
advantage of opportunities arising from the
Tamaki Collective Settlement
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
• Five hui were held with Ngāti Tamaterā to
develop the PSGE proposal (25 March, 15
April, 29 April, 19 May and 27 May)
• On 27 May 2012 seven initial trustees were
appointed
INFORMATION & BACKGROUND
• Negotiations in Tamaki on Marutuahu and
Tamaterā specific redress and in Hauraki
on the Hauraki Collective and Tamaterā
specific redress continue
• Maintain flexibility to evolve the PSGE as
the Ngāti Tamaterā settlement evolves
NGĀTI TAMATERĀ POST SETTLEMENT GOVERNANCE ENTITY PROPOSAL
NGĀTI TAMATERĀ TREATY SETTLEMENT TRUST
PSGE CROWN REQUIREMENTS
• Adequately represents and is fully accountable to all
members
• Transparent decision making and dispute resolution
procedures
• Ensures the “beneficiaries” of the settlement and the
“beneficiaries” of the governance entity are identical
• The Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust PSGE
meets the Crown requirements
STRUCTURE
• It is a private trust called the NGĀTI TAMATERĀ
TREATY SETTLEMENT TRUST.
• Enables the setting up of subsidiaries to
manage commercial and cultural redress
PURPOSE
Receive, manage, administer treaty
settlement redress for Ngāti Tamaterā
ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY
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Trustees accountable to Ngāti Tamaterā
Annual Plan
5 year strategic plan
AGMs
Regular (3 yrs) elections
FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE SETTLEMENT
Incorporates an ability of Ngāti Tamaterā to
withdraw and transfer their fisheries and
aquaculture settlement assets
TRUSTEES
• 5-7 trustees
• Responsible for governance of the PSGE
• Must act for the benefit of all Ngāti Tamaterā
INITIAL TRUSTEES
• Hold office for 1-2 years
• Positions will be rotated so that following the
settlement of the claims all trustees, by the 3rd
year, will be elected.
TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS
Registered adult member 18 yrs and older can nominate
Notice given to members of nominations
Any adult member is eligible for nomination
save a few exceptions
Three registered members need to endorse nomination
Nominee must give written consent and 21
day period to receive nominations
Elections of Trustees
• Only registered members of Ngāti Tamaterā
can elect trustees
• Elections will be held when terms of trustee
ends or vacancy
• 3 year term and trustees are eligible for
re-election
• 28 days notice of an election of trustees and
how votes can be cast
Kaumatua Council
• Authorised to appoint a Kaumatua Council to
advise on matters relating to tikanga, reo,
kawa, korero and whakapapa
• Can’t be trustee on PSGE and member of
Kaumatua Council at the same time.
NGATI TAMATERA PSGE RESOLUTION
“I as a member of Ngāti Tamaterā agree that
the Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust
will be the post settlement governance entity
and the recipient of Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty
Settlement redress”
NGĀTI TAMATERĀ POST SETTLEMENT GOVERNANCE ENTITY PROPOSAL
RATIFICATION AND VOTING
RATIFICATION PROCESS
VOTING PERIOD
2 July – 10 August
2012
RATIFICATION
INFORMATION HUI
16 July -20 July 2012
RATIFICATION PROCESS
• If sufficient support for collective settlement
PSGEs, the Tamaki Collective Deed will be
signed and the legislative process undertaken
• If sufficient support for Ngāti Tamaterā PSGE,
Ngāti Tamaterā will be in a state of readiness
to participate in the Tamaki Collective
settlement.
IMPORTANT YOU HAVE YOUR SAY
• Encourage you to vote
– 18 years or older
– Whakapapa to Ngāti Tamaterā
• If you are registered and didn’t get a voting pack check that we have
your up to date contact details at the Electionz booth or call free 0508
666 104
• If you or your whanau aren’t registered and want to vote go to the
Electionz booth at these hui to get a voting pack or call free 0508 666
104
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION