KEY POINT SUMMARY
TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI AWA BOARD MEETING
JUNE 2013
PRESENT:
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Ngai Taiwhakaea
Joe Harawira
Ngai Tamaoki
Patrick Salmon
Ngai Tamapare
(9.30am)
Huia Brown
Ngai Tamawera
Monte Aranga
Ngāti Awa ki Tamaki Makaurau
Hone Stipich
Ngāti Hāmua
Miro Araroa
Ngāti Hokopu ki Hokowhitu
Tani Wharewera
Ngāti Hikakino
Stan Ratahi
Ngāti Hokopū ki Wairaka
Charlie Bluett
Ngāti Maumoana
Steffan Haua
Ngāti Pukeko
Joe Mason
Ngāti Rangataua (Chair)
Te Kei Merito
Te Kahupake
(10.20am)
Mihipeka Sisley
Te Pahipoto
(9.20am)
Charlie Elliott
Te Patuwai
Riritahi Williams
Te Rangihouhiri
Manu Glen
Tuariki
Meri Hepi
Warahoe
Aubrey Kohunui
Wharepaia
(9.25am)
Materoa Dodd
Ngā Maihi
Regina O’Brien
Apology
Bruce Aranga
Apology
Ngāti Awa ki Poneke
Te Tawera
Pouroto Ngaropo
Apology
1.
TE TAUMĀHEKEHEKE O NGATI AWA (AHUREI)
1.1
All of our hapu members as well as our Poneke and Tamaki Iwi members have made an
approach of interest to support Te Ahurei o Ngati Awa. Della Te Pere of Ngati Hamua
has received nine confirmed hapu representatives for Te Roopu Ahikaa o Ngati Awa.
Ten other hapu have confirmed their support and will be forthcoming with their
mandated delegates. A meeting to progress Te Roopu Ahikaa o Ngati Awa is set down
for 20 July 2013. Contact Della Te Pere for more details.
2.
WHAKATANE DISTRICT PLAN
2.1
The Runanga will provide assistance to hapu wishing to make submissions to the
Whakatane District Plan. A series of hui will be held, dates will be notified.
3.
AOTEAROA CONSTITUTION CONVERSATION
3.1
Constitution Conversation is a government initiative to hold a series of hui throughout
the country inviting individuals, communities and Maori to share their views on
Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitution and make written submissions. The closing date
for submissions is 14 July 2013.
4.
REGIONAL AQUACULTURE AGREEMENT
4.1
The Runanga approved the draft Regional Aquaculture Agreement. The purpose of the
Agreement is to satisfy the Crown’s obligations under the Settlement Act in relation to
“pre-commencement space”. Aquaculture space after 1 January 2005 is not subject to
this agreement. An amount equal to 20% of the value of the space (approximately
$2,085,311) is being offered for distribution amongst 11 Iwi and for Ohope Harbour
$22,000 between Ngati Awa and 2 other Iwi.
5.
ELECTIONS
5.1
Election of Hapu Representatives will take place this year. Members should receive a
notice in the mail calling for nominations by 6 August closing on 27 August 2013.
Warwick Lampp was appointed as the Election Officer.
6.
TRONA 2013/2014 BUDGET
6.1
The 2013/2014 budget was approved.
7.
TE ARA POUTAMA – MAURI ORA
7.1
Ngati Awa Access to Firewood
7.1.1
7.2
7.2.1
7.3
7.3.1
Several Ngati Awa Whanau took the opportunity to collect firewood from the recently
harvested Eucalyptus block on Ngati Awa Farm through April and May. While the initial
open days were well attended, TRONA has continued to provide access for Whanau
and staff that have come into the office. The block is now closed to access for mass
planting of indigenous and exotic trees in July 2013.
Kiwi Tracker Proposal
Te Runanga O Ngati Awa has provided conditional support for the Kiwi Tracker outdoor
educational experience for intermediate aged school children to be located within the
Ohope Scenic Reserve. The Kiwi Tracker proposal is a joint initiative between the
Whakatane Kiwi Trust and the Whakatane West Rotary Club and will involve the
upgrade and partial re-routing of an existing bait station track, the construction of a
day shelter and the development of permanent workstations and interpretation panels
along the track route
Ngati Tuwharetoa Holdings Ltd – Otarahanga Pumice Quarry
A cultural impact assessment was issued to Ngati Tuwharetoa Holdings Ltd for a
proposed pumice quarry on Otarahanga Farm in Kawerau. Te Runanga O Ngati Awa
identified Rua Maruka Pa a Ngati Awa pa site, immediately to the northwest of the
proposed quarry but not within the quarry itself. Maruka was a battle hardened
warrior chief and expert cultivator of crops. The area around Rua Maruka Pa has the
most extensive remnants of Kumara pits in the District. As the area is of significance
to Ngati Awa and Ngati Tuwharetoa, TRONA has requested that Ngati Awa be included
in details of an accidental discovery protocol provided by the Tuwharetoa (BOP)
Settlement Trust for dealing with any koiwi or taonga that may be discovered during
the quarry works.
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7.4
7.4.1
7.5
7.5.1
7.6
7.6.1
Department of Conservation – Slip Repairs & Construction of a Pedestrian
Footbridge, Moutohora
TRONA has provided written support for proposed slip repairs and the construction of
5 metre pedestrian footbridge on the southern coastal walking track at Oneroa
(Sulphur Bay), Moutohora. The proposed works will secure the alignment of the
southern coastal walking track which is an integral route for access to the eastern end
of the Island. Te Tapa Toru a Toi will be visiting Moutohora in July (weather
permitting) to inspect progress at Oneroa and future track upgrades for access to
Raetihi Pa.
Whakatane District Council – Matata Sewage Initial Assessment
Te Runanga o Ngati Awa (along with Ngati Tuwharetoa BoP and Ngati Rangitihi) was
invited by Whakatane District Council to provide an initial response to a number of
sites in and around Matata to be considered for potential wastewater treatment and
land disposal for the proposed reticulation of sewage in Matata Township. WDC’s
request for initial consideration of the areas identified will assist in the short listing of
potential sites for more detailed investigation. While Te Runanga o Ngati Awa
identified cultural values associated with many of the sites a detailed assessment of
options for the project will be undertaken once more information is available.
Mauri Enhancement Projects on Ngati Awa Farm
Te Runanga o Ngati Awa is progressing mauri enhancement projects at Maraetotara
and Awarapatuna Streams and Maungateone in Ohope. Te Runanga o Ngati Awa is
currently working with Regional Council for the development of a constructed wetland
system at Awarapatuna which will be undertaken over the 2013/2014 summer period.
The Awarapatuna project will be one of the largest constructed wetland systems in the
Bay of Plenty reinstating natural ecological values and reducing sediment discharges
to Ohiwa Harbour. Retirement fencing alongside Maraetotara Stream has been
completed in preparation for planting. Over the winter more than 10,000 native trees
and shrubs will be planted at Maraetotara and Maungateone. Ngati Awa contractors
will carry out the majority of planting with opportunities for Ngati Awa and the wider
community to be involved.
8.
TE ARA POUTAMA – TOI ORA
8.1
Ngati Awa Development Trust
8.1.1
8.2
8.2.1
A meeting of the Ngati Awa Development Trust is scheduled for July 2013. This will be
the inaugural meeting of the new Board. The table below will trackthe progress of the
Trust as they start to create theirpathway forward.
Ngati Awa Farming Cadetships
Tamaku Perese (Pahipoto)and Matangireia Ngaropo (Te Tawera) were successful in
each gaining a placement on Tumurau Farm as Farm Cadets. All 11 applicants were of
a very high calibre with Tamaku and Matangireia rated very highly as a result of their
dairy farming credits and experience. On the 1 June along with the contract manager
and farm staff the cadets moved into their whare supported by their Whanau and
shareholder representatives. A karakia was performed by Strategic Cultural Advisor
Pouroto Ngaropo.
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9.
TE ARA POUTAMA – TURANGAWAEWAE
9.1
Otaramuturangi Urupa
9.1.1
9.2
An application to the court to determine the ownership of Otaramuturangi Urupa, in
Matata has been set down for hearing at the Maori Land Court in Rotorua for 22
August 2013. The court case seeks recognition of Ngati Awa as mana whenua of Ngati
Awa at Matata and the ownership of Otaramuturangi by the western hapu of Ngati
Awa, Ngati Rangihourhiri II, Ngati Hikakino and Te Tawera. Ngati Awa Kaumatua the
late Te Hau Tutua, Joe Mason, Pouroto Ngaropo and former Chief Executive of Te
Runanga O Ngati Awa Jeremy Gardiner have previously lodged evidence with the
court. Further evidence and research is required and is currently underway.
Motiti Island and Otaiti (Astrolabe Reef)
9.2.1
Management have been working closely with the hapu of Te Patuwai to exercise
kaitiakitanga over Motiti Island and Otaiti. This has included meetings with the
owners of MV Rena and the boats insurers and other Iwi. Legal proceedings in
relation to the removal of the wreck MV Rena have been on going and at no cost to Te
Runanga O Ngati Awa. One specific proceeding is our lodgement as a party to an
appeal against the BOP Regional Council plan to downgrade Otaiti from outstanding
natural character to high natural character.
9.2.2
TRONA has a special relationship with Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti), which is greater than
the general public interest. TRONA exercises kaitiakitanga over Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti)
and Motiti Island through its hapu Te Patuwai. As part of TRONA kaitiakitanga over
the Island and Otaiti TRONA will be applying for a Customary Marine Title to continue
to protect the cultural, spiritual and historical interests of Te Runanga O Ngati Awa.
9.3
Koiwi Found at Whakatane Hospital Site
9.3.1
Koiwi of a 400-500 year old kuia has been found at the Whakatane hospital car park in
June 2012. The koiwi have been reburied at Ohuirehe Urupa and Te Runanga O Ngati
await an archaeologists report.
10.
PANUI
10.1
Unveiling of new carvings Toi te Huatahi and Whatonga will take place on Thursday 25
July at 10am at Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi.
10.2
A celebration of the Tarawera River works will take place on 19th October at Rangitihi
Marae
10.3
The Rangitaiki Primary School Kapahaka Festival is being held at Kokohinau Marae on 6
July 2013.
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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