Agenda of Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting

Terms of reference – Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee

The following common responsibilities and delegations apply to all standing committees.

Responsibilities of standing committees

· Establish priorities and guidance on programmes relevant to the Role and Scope of the committee.

· Provide guidance to staff on the development of investment options to inform the Long Term Plan and Annual Plans.

· Report to Council on matters of strategic importance.

· Recommend to Council investment priorities and lead Council considerations of relevant strategic and high significance decisions.

· Provide guidance to staff on levels of service relevant to the role and scope of the committee.

· Establish and participate in relevant task forces and working groups.

· Engage in dialogue with strategic partners, such as Smart Growth partners, to ensure alignment of objectives and implementation of agreed actions.

· Confirmation of committee minutes.

Delegations to standing committees

· To make recommendations to Council outside of the delegated responsibility as agreed by Council relevant to the role and scope of the Committee.

· To make all decisions necessary to fulfil the role and scope of the Committee subject to the delegations/limitations imposed.

· To develop and consider, receive submissions on and adopt strategies, policies and plans relevant to the role and scope of the committee, except where these may only be legally adopted by Council.

· To consider, consult on, hear and make determinations on relevant strategies, policies and bylaws (including adoption of drafts), making recommendations to Council on adoption, rescinding and modification, where these must be legally adopted by Council.

· To approve relevant submissions to central government, its agencies and other bodies beyond any specific delegation to any particular committee.

· To appoint a non-voting Tangata Whenua representative to the Committee.

· Engage external parties as required.

Terms of reference – Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee

Membership

Independent chairperson	Mr Anthony Fisher
Deputy chairperson	Commission Chair Anne Tolley
Tauranga City Council members	Commission Chair Anne Tolley Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston Commissioner Stephen Selwood Commissioner Bill Wasley
Tangata Whenua members 6 members from the Tauranga Moana Tangata Whenua Collective	Ms Matire Duncan Mr Puhirake Ihaka Mr Nathan James Ms Destiny Leaf Mr Whitiora McLeod Mr Buddy Mikaere
Quorum	Half of the members physically present, where the number of members (including vacancies) is even; and a majority of the members physically present, where the number of members (including vacancies) is odd.
Meeting frequency	Six meetings a year to be held on marae.
Members from Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana to attend meetings	Members from Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana are to be invited to all meetings. At the Chairperson's discretion, Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana members may speak to reports. To avoid doubt only members of the Committee can move or second recommendations or vote.
Hapū presentations	Hapū presentations to be held at the beginning of each meeting. The remainder of the business of the Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee will be held at the conclusion of the hapū presentation.
Minutes	Minutes will be confirmed at each meeting.
Livestreaming of meetings	The meetings will be livestreamed. Livestreaming of presentations by hapū will be subject to permission from the marae.

Rapua te huarahi whanui hei ara whakapiri

i nga iwi e rua i te whakaaro kotahi

Seek the broad highway that will unite the two peoples

toward a common goal.

Membership

Partners Tauranga City Council and "nga hapu me nga iwi o Tauranga Moana" representing Tangata Whenua within the Tauranga City Council rohe (boundaries).

Tangata Whenua representatives are to be those with signed hapu protocols. One of the six Tangata Whenua representatives is to be a Kaumatua. Kaumatua representation is to have the ability to be shared between two Kaumatua if required.

Background

Council is committed to establishing and monitoring appropriate links with Tangata Whenua to enable effective relationships to develop and meet a number of legislative requirements including those under the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act.

1. Tangata Whenua are deemed to be the respective Iwi and Hapū of Tauranga Moana.

2. The Local Government Act 1974 and Local Government Act 2002 contain provisions relating to the exercise of the powers, functions and duties of the Tauranga City Council.

Principles of the partnership

The Partners:

· Recognise the Treaty of Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa NZ.

· Will work with respect, goodwill, honesty, trust and integrity toward the other party and celebrate cultural diversity.

· Recognise that the relationship is a mutual two-way relationship and any changes of the agreement need to involve discussions and agreement between the partners.

· Recognise the need for Tauranga City Council to work within a legislative framework.

· Recognise the independence of each partner, including:

(a) The tangata whenua representatives as a voice for the Māori communities;

(b) Recognise the independence of hapū and iwi;

Role and scope

· To forge an ongoing effective and meaningful partnership between the Tauranga City Council and Tangata Whenua.

· To facilitate meaningful understanding of future impacts on key issues affecting Tangata Whenua and Māori that Council can influence.

The functions and key tasks are:

(a) To bring to the other partner's attention issues / concerns in respect of existing strategy or policy.

(b) To exchange information of mutual interest.

(d) Agree agenda topics for the following three consecutive meetings.

Communication

· To educate the wider community on Tangata Whenua issues.

· To establish and maintain communication and consultation channels within the Council organisation and Tangata Whenua groups.

Monitoring

· To regularly monitor projects, policies and strategies managed or under development by Council which affect Tangata Whenua.

· To regularly monitor progress of key issues identified by Tangata Whenua through reporting of Council and the Tangata Whenua Collective (Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana).

· To monitor the on-going development and process of the Standing Committee.

Power to recommend

· To Council or any Standing Committee as it deems appropriate.

· Reports to Council.

UNCONFIRMED Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum) Meeting Minutes

2 December 2021

MINUTES

Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum) Meeting

Thursday, 2 December 2021

Order of Business

1 Opening karakia. 3

2 Apologies. 3

2.1 Apologies. 3

3 appointment of acting chairperson for this meeting. 3

3.1 Appointment of Acting Chairperson for this meeting. 3

4 Change to order of business. 3

5 Confirmation of minutes. 4

5.1 Minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum) meeting held on 14 October 2021. 4

6 Declaration of conflicts of interest 4

7 Business. 4

7.1 Hapu/iwi presentation - Ngāti Hangarau/Ngāti Ranginui 4

7.2 Tangata Whenua presentation followup updates. 6

8 Discussion of late items. 7

8.1 Civic Redevelopment Project 7

8.2 Chairperson of Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee. 7

9 Closing karakia. 7

MINUTES OF Tauranga City Council

Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum) Meeting

HELD AT THE Hangarau Marae, 219 Bethlehem Road, Tauranga

ON Thursday, 2 December 2021 AT 9.30am

PRESENT: Mr Puhirake Ihaka (Acting Chairperson), Commission Chair Anne Tolley, Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston, Commissioner Stephen Selwood, Commissioner Bill Wasley, Mr Whitiora McLeod, Mr Buddy Mikaere, Ms Rangiwhakaehu (Irene) Walker and Mr Nathan James

IN ATTENDANCE: Koro Nicholas, Tatai Allen, Tim O’Brien, Janice Smith, Michelle Reihana (Ngāti Hangarau), Ngaronoa Reweti Ngata (Ngāti Kahu), Destiny Leaf, Parewhakarau Tapuikuhu, Rawiri Bell, Leanne Faulkner (Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana members) Josh Te Kani (on behalf of Huikakahu Kawe’s whanau) Carlo Ellis (Manager: Strategic Māori Engagement), Keren Paekau (Team Leader: Takawaenga Māori), Cynthia Hamel (Kaiarahi Māori), Coral Hair (Manager: Democracy Services) and Sarah Drummond (Committee Advisor)

1 Opening karakia

Mr Koro Nicholas opened the meeting with a Karakia.

2 Apologies

2.1 Apologies

Committee Resolution TWI5/21/1

Moved: Mr Whitiora McLeod

Seconded: Ms Irene Walker

That the apologies from Matire Duncan and Maru Tapsell be accepted.

Carried

3 appointment of acting chairperson for this meeting

3.1 Appointment of Acting Chairperson for this meeting

Committee Resolution TWI5/21/2

Moved: Commission Chair Anne Tolley

Seconded: Commissioner Bill Wasley

That Puhirake Ihaka be appointed as Acting Chairperson for this meeting.

Carried

4 Change to order of business

None

5 Confirmation of minutes

5.1 Minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum) meeting held on 14 October 2021

Committee Resolution TWI5/21/3

Moved: Mr Whitiora McLeod

Seconded: Commission Chair Anne Tolley

That the minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum) meeting held on 14 October 2021 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Carried

6 Declaration of conflicts of interest

None

7 Business

7.1 Hapu/iwi presentation - Ngāti Hangarau/Ngāti Ranginui

External Koro Nicholas , Chair Ngāti Hangarau Trust

Tim O’Brien on behalf of Ngāti Hangarau

Tatai Allen on behalf of Ngāti Hangarau

Refer to the document “Te Koikoi Karopo - Ngāti Hangarau Hapū Management Plan 2021” which was presented to the Committee as a powerpoint presentation.

Mr Nicholas stated that the key issues in the presentation, while specific to Ngāti Hangarau and their hapū management plan, did reverberate with all hapū in Tauranga.

Key points

· Capacity of hapū to deal with the mahi that was required of them was stretched. Not only in responding to resource consent matters such as the development of hapū management plans, but with other unexpected matters e.g. this week a farmer had located koiwi on his property and a hapū member took time from their day job to work with the farmer.

· Hapū and marae were cultural/social organisations and did not employ people to deal with these matters.

· Since 1886 the mayors of the earlier versions of the now Tauranga City Council (TCC) refused invitations to attend big occasions on the marae, such as the Kingi Mahuta visit in 1886. There has been no mayoral visit to Hangarau marae since 1999. Commission Chair Anne Tolley and the Commissioners were acknowledged for their attendance today.

· The same issues that they were discussed in 1999 with TCC at the first of the raupatu hearings were still unresolved today and related to their housing situation - fear of encroachment, losing land and fear of not been able to build on their own land.

· The hapū were working within a system that was imposed on them and it did not fit their tikanga. When the Crown returned 130 acres after the original confiscation, the land was returned in individual blocks to a few individuals on trust for the hapū. Owners were then split into individual block and became shareholders.

· Potentially an individual management plan would be required for each of the blocks but the resourcing of this alone makes it nearly impossible.

· The rural marae zone had a cap of 50 houses to be built and this was reached in 2011. Since then no houses have been built, as this requires a resource consent.

· The hapū took the Council to the Environment Court twice over the change of zoning of the land from rural to residential (refer to maps in the section on “Development of Whanau land”) and the decision of the Environment Court was in favour of the hapū and stated that the Council needed to come back and consult with the hapū.

· The development of the land was the top priority. There needed to be a mechanism to enable whanau to move back to their land without incurring development contribution costs and resource consent fees which currently stopped development occurring.

· The land block in front of the marae was owned by a group of landowners and there were some house sites on the land. It was important that there be no buildings in front of the marae, however only those landowners could drive those discussions about the direction of their land. This illustrated that the Hapū Management Plan was only as strong as the guidance/input provided by each land block and set of owners/ownership structure.

· The provision of infrastructure, such as water and wastewater, to the land had challenges. The current discussions focused on the costs and timeframes of providing infrastructure and who can join the schemes.

· There was a view that septic tanks created an environmental impact, however a report showing the exact impact of septic tanks had not yet been received.

· The hapū had been having the same type of discussions with TCC since 1999 and it was time for dedicated resources to get these discussions going and make some headway on these matters. As previously mentioned, hapū members had day jobs and the additional workload to develop whanau land was on top of this.

· It was seen as inequitable that hapū were been charged the same fees as developers and this had acted as a barrier to housing and infrastructure development on their land.

· The challenge was also to maintain green space and the rural feel and character of the area and balance that with the need for housing and accommodating the whanau who choose to return to their land. Careful and strategic planning was required to ensure both aspirations were met.

· The hapū was proud of their environmental work and had established Ngamanawa Incorporation, a business with both commercial and native plantings which was now diversifying with a mixture of horticulture and equity investments including kiwifruit and blueberries. A protected area of 2,000 ha, just 45 minutes from the marae, had been established to protect the whenua, wai and taonga species in the Kaimai Ranges such as kiwi, kokako, kauri and tuna heke.

· Ngamanawa Inc was created when various land block owners came together after the 1968 notice to take land for electricity works by the Tauranga Joint Generation Committee. 5,000 acres were earmarked to be taken under the Public Works Act for a hydro scheme. The landowners amalgamated their blocks to challenge the Council. 140 acres were lost through damming, waterways were obstructed, and waterfalls lost. This was a sad loss for the hapū, however they did see the benefits of the electricity scheme for Tauranga and took a community perspective. With the privatisation of electricity assets in the 1990’s, the community benefit role evaporated. However, the hapū have a good working relationship with Trust Power and are working with them on a new business to be called Manawa Energy.

· The hapū had an aspiration to have the land around Omanawa, especially the Falls, returned. Hapū members had been working with TCC to make the Falls safe and could not speak highly enough of the TCC staff involved.

· Ngāti Hangarau expressed their interest in being involved in the development known as Parau Farms.

In response to questions

· The cap of 50 houses in the rural marae zone was an arbitrary figure, it used to be lower and was negotiated to 50. It was time to review that figure. An interim solution was required now to extend the cap to enable houses to be built without having to apply for a resource consent. Waiting for the plan change processes to occur would result in further delays.

· The Commissioners were keen to hear what the hapū needed from TCC and were pleased to see the hapū management plan completed.

· A fund had been established by the Commissioners to eliminate the barrier of development contribution fees for Māori building on their ancestral land. The challenge was to promote the fund and get hapū to use the fund.

Discussion points raised

· TCC understood the opportunity that was presented by Ngāti Hangarau to unlock the development opportunities for the benefit of hapū members. TCC was working through partners, such as Kainga Ora, on other developments with iwi/hapū to assist Māori into homes on their ancestral land and was keen to have conversations around dedicated resources.

· No one would be forced to join a wastewater scheme and currently septic tanks were approved for use.

· TCC support was needed to gain momentum and resourcing was required.

· Processes for interim and longer term solutions could occur concurrently.

· This was the first time that TCC had been presented with the overview of the Ngāti Hangarau Hapū Management Plan and staff were keen to see the full plan and work through all mechanisms to remove blockages.

· The value of discussions occurring at a governance level was highlighted.

· Mrs Ngata (Ngāti Kahu) stated that it was good to hear the korero however actions spoke louder than words. She highlighted the need to get on with the building of houses as building costs were escalating. She outlined the progress that Ngāti Kahu had made with TCC over the cycleway and the development of the Parau Farms, better known to the hapū as Pōteriwhi, but cautioned that the crown agencies and TCC needed to be held accountable for ensuring these came to fruition in the right way. Mrs Ngata stated that every few years a new crop of councillors needed educating and she urged all hapū to keep the fire burning in their belly.

Attachments

1 Ngati Hangarau Hapu Management Plan Final Version 2021 - presented to TW-TCC 2 December 2021

7.2 Tangata Whenua presentation followup updates

Staff Carlo Ellis, Manager: Strategic Māori Engagement

Key points

· This was the first report of its type to update the Committee on actions taken in response to matters raised by tangata whenua at previous meetings.

· This report would be updated at each meeting. This would be set out in a table format for easy reference.

· Discussions were continuing with Ngāti Kahu on the development at Parau Farms – Pōteriwhi and we heard today of Ngāti Hangarau’s interest in this development and would encourage that korero.

· A Matapihi Southern Pipeline Response Group was been established and a Memorandum of Understanding was been developed for this Group.

· Ngāi Tūkairangi and Ngāti Tapu signalled strong support for Whareroa and a range of actions presented were consistent with what Whareroa had been raising in various forums and with Council. The Council was challenged to progress action for the Whareroa community for an exit strategy of heavy industry from the priority area.

· Short term actions had been developed with Manea Ngatai, Whareroa Marae Chairperson, and these were in place to deal with the immediate issues with freedom camping and behaviour at the boat ramp and emergency exits as outlined in the report.

· Judder bars along the road leading to the boat ramp was been investigated by TCC Transport staff and needed consultation with the community, as while judder bars slowed the traffic they created a noise nuisance and there was a need for people to be conscious of the trade-off.

Discussion points raised

· The value of the Commissioners visiting marae in Tauranga Moana to hear from each hapū was highlighted. However the number of marae that could be visited was restricted by the limited amount of time between now and the end of the Commission’s term in October 2022.

Committee Resolution TWI5/21/4

Moved: Commissioner Bill Wasley

Seconded: Commissioner Stephen Selwood

That the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee (Informal Forum):

(a) Receives the Update Report regarding the following meetings:

(i) The meeting held on 15 April 2021 at Wairoa Marae, Tauranga.

(ii) The meeting held on 14 October 2021 at Hungahungatoroa Clubrooms, Matapihi.

Carried

8 Discussion of late items

8.1 Civic Redevelopment Project

The civic redevelopment plans were announced yesterday (1 December 2021). The project consists of a new museum or cultural facility, visitor information and citizens advice facility. A civic whare where future council meetings could be held, a performance and conference venue, hotel, library, and enhanced open spaces. There was also a procession waterfront area, with the prospect for a restaurant or bar on top of some builds.

The plans were developed in conjunction with Ngai Tamarawaho, with Josh Te Kani facilitating this process. The plans would be formally presented at a council meeting on Monday, 6 December 2021.

Information including a video, plans and artists drawings were available on the Council’s website https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/our-future/projects-and-open-consultations/civic-redevelopment-projects

Iwi and hapū were encouraged to make their views on this civic redevelopment project known through the Long Term Plan Amendment process in 2022.

8.2 Chairperson of Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee

With the passing of Huikakahu Kawe, a vacancy existed for the Chairperson of this Committee. The process would be considered in 2022 and involved a recommendation from Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana followed by ratification and an appointment by the Council.

9 Closing karakia

Koro Nicholas closed the meeting with a karakia.

The meeting closed at 12:45 pm.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed as a true and correct record at the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 26 April 2023.

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CHAIRPERSON

UNCONFIRMED Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee Meeting Minutes

15 February 2023

MINUTES

Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Order of Business

1 Opening karakia. 3

2 Apologies. 3

3 Public forum.. 3

3.1 Mr Buddy Mikaere - Fly Tipping. 3

3.2 Ms Leanne Faulkner 4

4 Chairperson’s report 4

4.1 Chairperson Verbal Report 4

5 Acceptance of late items. 4

6 Confidential business to be transferred into the open. 4

7 Change to order of business. 4

8 Confirmation of minutes. 5

8.1 Minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 23 June 2021. 5

8.2 Minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 30 November 2022. 5

9 Declaration of conflicts of interest 5

10 Deputations, presentations, petitions. 5

10.1 Waimapu Marae Presentation. 5

11 Business. 7

11.1 Tangata Whenua Presentations Updates Report 7

11.2 Te Rangapu Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana Report 7

12 Discussion of late items. 8

12.1 Three Waters. 8

13 Closing karakia. 8

MINUTES OF Tauranga City Council

Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee Meeting

HELD AT THE Waimapu Marae, 96 Waimapu Pa Road, , Hairini, Tauranga

ON Wednesday, 15 February 2023 AT 9.30am

PRESENT: Commission Chair Anne Tolley, Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston, Mr Puhirake Ihaka, Mr Whitiora McLeod, Mr Buddy Mikaere, Ms Destiny Walker, Ms Matire Duncan, Mr Nathan James

IN ATTENDANCE: Christine Jones (General Manager: Strategy, Growth & Governance), Carlo Ellis (Manager: Māori Strategic Engagement), Keren Paekau (Team Leader: Takawaenga Māori), Coral Hair (Manager: Democracy & Governance Services), Robyn Garrett (Team Leader: Governance Services), Anahera Dinsdale (Governance Advisor), Allison Flavell, Leanne Faulkner, Matthew Dawson.

1 Opening karakia

Mr Lance Waaka opened the meeting with a karakia.

2 Apologies

Apology

Committee Resolution TW1/23/1

Moved: Ms Matire Duncan

Seconded: Ms Destiny Leaf

That the apologies for absence received from Mr Anthony Fisher, Commissioner Bill Wasley and Chief Executive Marty Grenfell be accepted.

Noted Christine Jones (General Manager: Strategy, Growth & Governance) was present in place of Mr Grenfell.

Carried

3 Public forum

3.1 Mr Buddy Mikaere - Fly Tipping

Key points

· Fly tipping – illegal dumping of material.

· Three trailer loads of dumped material found on Pyes Pa corner. Other sites like Kopurererua Reserve used to dump garden waste.

· Staff and volunteers cleaned rubbish from Otamatea cemetery.

· Names were found amongst dumped rubbish found at site.

· Suggested a sufficient regime to discourage fly tipping. Council had good waste management system in place across the city and waste management sites to take rubbish at a reasonable price. Suggested introduction of fines of magnitude ($2500) and better inorganic service.

· Believed dumping was through sheer laziness.

Attachments

1 Presentation - Buddy Mikaere - fly tipping submission - 15 Feb 23

3.2 Ms Leanne Faulkner

Key points

· Provided members with whakapapa of Ngāti Wakaiti and Ngāti Ruahine, which she received from Kōroua, Gordon Rānui.

4 Chairperson’s report

4.1 Chairperson Verbal Report

External Mr Puhirake Ihaka

Key points

· Commission Chair Anne Tolley thanked the community and marae committee who opened the marae during flooding and cyclone for evacuees. Paid tribute to the families affected by the storms, flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle.

· Te Matatini, National Kapa Haka Festival, to be held in Auckland, February 2023. Groups from Tauranga Moana who competed regionally in 2021 at both Mataatua and Takitimu Waka Regional Kapa Haka Competitions then went on to Te Matatini to perform.

· Port of Tauranga wanted to extend parts of their operation, which had been challenged by iwi and hapū. Iwi/hapū submitted to the courts and hearings were held 27 Feb – 17 March 2023.

· Significant events as the Port had applied for extension 13 years ago. Tauranga iwi and hapū challenged in court and lost. If the Port of Tauranga extended again, iwi/hapū wanted certain conditions in place.

· Was in final settlement process with Pare Hauraki.

Committee Resolution TW1/23/2

Moved: Ms Matire Duncan

Seconded: Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston

That the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee:

(a) Receives the Chairperson’s Verbal Update Report.

Carried

5 Acceptance of late items

Three Waters Reform Update

The above item was recommened for discussion from a hapū member present at the meeting. All Committee member’s and Chairperson agreed to the late item for discuss, no formal resolution was passed.

6 Confidential business to be transferred into the open

Nil

7 Change to order of business

Nil

8 Confirmation of minutes

8.1 Minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 23 June 2021

Committee Resolution TW1/23/3

Moved: Mr Whitiora McLeod

Seconded: Ms Matire Duncan

That the minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 23 June 2021 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Carried

8.2 Minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 30 November 2022

Committee Resolution TW1/23/4

Moved: Mr Whitiora McLeod

Seconded: Ms Destiny Leaf

That the minutes of the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 30 November 2022 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Carried

9 Declaration of conflicts of interest

Nil

10 Deputations, presentations, petitions

10.1 Waimapu Marae Presentation

External Kelly Waaka

Key points

· Ngāti Ruahine hapū was a sub-tribe of Ngāti Ranginui, Takitimu Waka captained by Tamatea-ariki.

· Taiwhanake was a chief who lived on Mauao.

· Spoke about history of Ngāti Ruahine and their establishment in Waimapu.

· Waimapu estuary, Kete-a-Ruahine, was carved by Patupaiarehe who dragged Mauao to where he currently sat.

· Ngāti Ruahine were kaitiaki of Tunakairoro (long fin tuna) which were only found in three other rivers across Tauranga.

· Acknowledged partnership with Crown and Tauranga City Council. Aim to set priorities to maintain customary presence, which Ngāti Ruahuine believed was recognised with the wastewater system upgrade completed at Waimapu Marae.

· Thanked Rangapū for their contribution to Ngāti Ruahine.

· Marae Ora funding stage one completed.

· Stage two, which included technical feasibility, was tracking along. Had a Project Manager Darin Grant managing the many different levels of Stage 2.

· Mana o te wai – Waimapu strived to protect and enhance Kete-a-Ruahine/Waimapu estuary. It had been polluted in the past. Hapū wished to manage and protect their waterways and long fin tuna.

· Explained Ngāti Ruahine’s stance on their need for freshwater management. Discussed navigating connections that helped manage water to remain fresh.

· Trees falling in river caused dams and eroded river bank, urgently aware of bank erosion close to Waimapu Marae urupa. Discussed working together for solutions to manage planting/vegetation and trees along river bank.

· Rangatahi walked along Waimapu Pa Road to catch the school bus. The transport depot was at the Poike Rd end of Waimapu Pa Road. Road believed to be unsafe to walk without a footpath as it had three hidden corners and no signage for speed or pedestrians walking.

· Mentioned it was dark along the road, especially with sun setting earlier in winter. Suggested at least four lamp posts be installed along Waimapu Pa Road.

· Aspirations for a safe access way to Polytech to be built one day.

· Requested guidance in relation to water management to feed the hapū houses.

· Aware that water sources needed to be reconsented in the next 5-10 years.

· Tauranga City Council team in charge of resource consent renewals worked with Rangapū. Opportunity for hapū to work with Council to discuss joint resource consents.

· Waimapu Marae were in the process of being fully set up for emergency management functions.

In response to questions

· Waimapu Pa Road was council owned.

Discussion points raised

· Ground erosion at Waimapu Maraes urupa. Concerns raised for the future of the urupa with the current rate of erosion.

· Marae access was a concern.

· Pou Takawaenga would work with transport to assess the road and safety. Plan and hui with Ngati Ruahine and Council resources.

· Log jam was a Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) matter, TCC would team up with BOPRC to explore the issues and actions.

· Chair Tolley explained to attendees that actions from today would be taken and put into report for action.

· Noted there was another land trust closer to Ohauiti.

· Noted childhood memories and the importance of recognising the contribution of Waimapu whenua/awa and kaumatua to the Tauranga community.

Committee Resolution TW1/23/5

Moved: Ms Destiny Leaf

Seconded: Mr Whitiora McLeod

That the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee:

(a) Receives the “Waimapu Marae presentation.”

(b) Requests staff follow-up on the below:

(i) Infrastructure team survey for a possible footpath the length of Waimapu Pa Road including the installation of four lamp posts.

(ii) Assess reserve for provision of playground and playground equipment.

(iii) Work with Bay of Plenty Regional Council on trees falling into river, clearance of log jams and river bank vegetation/planting.

Carried

Attachments

1 Waimapu Marae Presentation - 15 Feb 23

11 Business

11.1 Tangata Whenua Presentations Updates Report

Staff Carlo Ellis, Manager: Strategic Māori Engagement

Key points

· Gave an update of actions from previous hui.

· Poteriwhi – 6 March evening hui with Ngati Kahu.

· Noted Matapihi Southern Pipeline Advisory Group inaugural hui next month, March 2023.

· Managed entry to Whareroa and renaming road. Emergency exit via airport hoped to limit impact on Māori land.

· Te Pou Takawaenga attended the pōhiri for Ngā Potiki new CEO. He was meeting with the TCC Commission February 2023.

· Wairoa cycleway progress tracked nicely.

In response to questions

· Mangatawa effluent system – marae wished to schedule a meeting with TCC to discuss.

Discussion points raised

· Presentation today from Waimapu Marae would be included in the Te Pou Takawaenga Updates Report table in future hui.

Committee Resolution TW1/23/6

Moved: Ms Matire Duncan

Seconded: Mr Buddy Mikaere

That the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee:

(a) Receives the “Tangata Whenua Presentation Updates” report.

Carried

11.2 Te Rangapu Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana Report

External Matire Duncan – Chair, Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana

Key points

· Report taken as read.

· Rangapū Three Waters reform submission included seven principles for the bill.

· Acknowledged Rangapū members for their continued work and involvement in the process for the Action and Investment Plans.

· Noted Local Government Reform coming up

· Professional development for Rangapū members in 2023.

· Refreshed Rangapū website which included update of photos on the site.

· Housing conference 2023 held in Rotorua.

· TCC Elections – Stacey Te Puehe-Rose, community advisor for the Electoral Commission, worked with Rangapū on outcomes for low voter turnout, how to attract quality candidates, resourcing material, road shows, hui on marae, upping voter registrations. Mentioned the Electoral Commission would be busy with central government elections.

Discussion points raised

· Spatial planning bill – provision for Rangapū to submit on draft spatial planning legislation. Discussion held on the national planning framework and ten year transition to new system. Current planning framework remained until the new framework was formally in place.

Committee Resolution TW1/23/7

Moved: Ms Matire Duncan

Seconded: Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston

That the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee:

(a) Receives the “Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana Report”.

Carried

12 Discussion of late items

12.1 Three Waters

A brief discussion was held on Tauranga City Council and Rangapū positions on Three Water reforms progress. Rangapū and Tauranga City Council had both submitted. First bill had passed through Parliament to set up the regional entities for Three Waters (Entity B for this region). There were two bills before select committee. Commissioners and staff were preparing the organisation for change.

13 Closing karakia

Mr Lance Waaka closed the meeting with a karakia.

The meeting closed at 12:31pm.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed as a true and correct record at the Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting held on 26 April 2023.

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CHAIRPERSON


AGENDA Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting Wednesday, 26 April 2023
I hereby give notice that a Tangata Whenua / Tauranga City Council Committee meeting will be held on:
Date:	Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Time:	9.30am
Location:	Maungatapu Marae 25 Wikitoria Street Maungatapu Tauranga
Please note that this meeting will be livestreamed and the recording will be publicly available on Tauranga City Council's website: www.tauranga.govt.nz.
Marty Grenfell Chief Executive