Agenda of Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum Meeting

Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum Meeting Agenda

29 July 2020

Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa Ki Takutai Partnership Forum

Membership

Joint Chairpersons	Tony Wihapi and Reon Tuanau
Members	Mayor Garry Webber Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour Cr Grant Dally Cr Mark Dean Cr James Denyer Cr Murray Grainger Cr Anne Henry Cr Christina Humphreys Cr Monique Lints Cr Kevin Marsh Cr Margaret Murray-Benge Cr Don Thwaites
	Raiha Biel (Tapuika Iwi Authority) Bob Leef (Ngati Taka) Elva Conroy (Ngati Tuheke) Julie Shepherd (Te Runanga o Pirirakau) Kevin Tohiariki (Te Whānau o Tauwhao) (Otawhiwhi) Manu Pene (Ngati Whakaue ki Maketu) Manu Wihapi (Tuhourangi) Matire Duncan (Nga Potiki) Nessie Kuka (Ngai Tuwhiwhia) Raiha Biel (Tapuika Iwi Authority) Riki Nelson (Ngati Te Wai) Sam Hema (Ngati Tuheke) Tania Turner (Ngati Whakahemo) Te Uta Rolleston (Ngai Tamawhariua ki Matakana) Tiki Bluegum (Ngai Tamawhariua)
Quorum	50% Elected members & 50% Iwi and Hapu representatives.
Frequency	Bi monthly

Purpose

Better outcomes for Māori, a sustainable environment and healthy empowered communities.

Te Pae Tawhiti/Vision:

A district where the environment is protected and enhanced; people and communities are healthy, prosperous and empowered.

Te Kaupapa/Mission:

Our relationship is an “equal partnership” recognising the strength of working together to achieve better outcomes for our communities.

Ngā Tikanga/Principles:

• Courageous, committed, proactive and evolving

• Good faith, mutual respect and understanding

• Effective management / Kaitiakitanga

• Effective governance / Rangatiratanga.

1. Forum and Membership

(a) A Forum shall be established to address issues and leverage opportunities relating to Māori

(b) Iwi and hapū that have interests within the territorial boundaries of Council are entitled to have one primary representative on the Forum. Should the primary representative be unavailable to attend any meeting, an alternate may substitute and be accorded the same rights as the primary representative.

(c) His/her Worship the Mayor together with all Western Bay of Plenty District Councillors shall comprise Council representation on the Forum.

2. Selection of iwi and hapū representatives

(a) Iwi and hapū representatives shall be determined by those iwi and hapū who have representation on the Forum. Iwi and hapū shall advise Council of their respective representatives by providing the following;

(i) Minutes of an advertised hui-a-iwi/hui-a-hapū where a resolution was passed appointing a representative to the Forum; or

(ii) A letter of appointment from the Chairperson of an iwi or hapū governance entity that has the authority to appoint iwi/Hapū representatives (where such a governance entity exists).

(b) Once membership on the Forum has been confirmed in accordance with clause 2(a) above, representatives shall be re-validated every three (3) years, at the same time as local body elections and in accordance with the criteria set out in these Terms of Reference. The position of Chairperson shall be decided at the first meeting of a new triennium.

(c) If iwi/hapū wish to replace their representative on the Forum prior to the end of the three year term of a sitting representative, the process outlined in 2(a) above applies.

NB: If Council is notified that a primary representative for an iwi or hapū has been appointed by way of both 2(a)(i) and 2(a)(ii) and that representative is not the same person, the person appointed by way of 2(a)(i) shall be recognised as the representative for that iwi or hapū.

3. Functions

The Forum shall:

(a) Develop an annual work programme from Te Ara Mua.

(b) Monitor the implementation of Te Ara Mua with prioritised actions and identify funding requirements.

(c) Recommend actions to enhance Māori capacity and capability that will contribute to Council’s decision making processes for inclusion in the development of the Long Term Plan.

(d) Ensure that Council’s legislative obligations to Māori are met by providing monitoring and oversight of those obligations (see Schedule B for relevant legislation).

(e) Build Council understanding about Treaty of Waitangi settlements (including statutory acknowledgments) and identify their implications for Council (including decision making processes).

(f) Where it deems it necessary, make recommendations to Council and its committees.

4. Meetings

(a) Official meetings of the Forum shall be held bi monthly. Meetings may be held in the Chambers of Council or at any other venue that the Forum may decide upon.

(b) His/Her Worship the Mayor shall be the Chairperson for the inaugural meeting of the Forum. Thereafter two Chairpersons, one from Tauranga Moana and one from Te Arawa, shall be selected from among the iwi and hapū representatives at the conclusion of the inaugural Meeting to chair subsequent meetings.

(c) The role of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson shall alternate between Tauranga Moana and Te Arawa each meeting. This is to reflect the mana of the respective iwi and hapū that those Chairpersons represent.

(d) The Chairpersons are invited to participate in the workshops of all Council Committees. The workshops provide an opportunity to give Council direction on important matters. Having iwi and hapu members participate in those workshops enables Council to meet its statutory obligations outlined in Schedule B of these Terms of Reference.

(e) The Group Manager Policy, Planning & Regulatory Services shall be responsible for resourcing the Forum together with relevant staff members.

(f) The Forum does not preclude individual iwi or hapū from working with Council on matters of their own concern or from progressing Mana Whakahono-a-Rohe agreements in accordance with the Resource Management Act, nor does it preclude iwi and hapū representatives or Council representatives from holding workshops outside of official meetings of the Forum on issues specific to an iwi, hapū and whānau.

(g) The members of the Forum may agree to appoint representatives from among their membership to external representation forums (such as the SmartGrowth Combined Tangata Whenua Forum).

(h) Agenda material that is specific to the kaupapa of the Forum can be provided by either iwi and hapū or Council.

5. Quorum

In order to ensure the validity of proceedings at a meeting, the minimum number of attendees required is 50% Elected Members and 50% iwi and hapū representatives. Resolutions of the Partnership Forum (except those covered by the Dispute Resolution clause at 6 below) shall be passed if a majority of members are in favour.

6. Dispute Resolution

(a) In the event that a dispute arises in terms of the meaning/operation of these terms of reference the members will resolve the matter amongst themselves.

(b) In the event that a dispute arises in terms of the decision making powers of the Partnership Forum the members will resolve the matter amongst themselves.

(c) Disputed issues under 6(a) and 6(b) above, shall be put to the Forum as a resolution to be voted on. The resolution is passed if it is supported by at least 80% of the members.

(d) Dispute resolution processes shall take account of Ngā Tikanga/Principles of these terms of reference.

7. Review of Terms of Reference

The Māori Relationships and External Adviser and the Workforce Development and Cultural Adviser accept the responsibility for reviewing the Terms of Reference and recommending updates as deemed necessary. The Forum must agree to any changes to the Terms of Reference.

Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum Meeting Agenda

29 July 2020

7.2 Te Tini a Tuna - Kaituna Action Plan 2019-2029

File Number: A3702482

Author: Matthew Leighton, Senior Policy Analyst

Authoriser: Rachael Davie, Group Manager Policy Planning And Regulatory Services

Executive Summary

1. Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority have developed and adopted ‘Te Tini a Tuna – Kaituna Action Plan 2019-2029’.

2. The action plan gives life to the Kaituna River Document and identifies the work we will do collectively.

Background

3. Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority is a co-governance partnership made up of iwi representatives from Tapuika Iwi Authority Trust, Te Kapu Ō Waitaha, Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust, Te Tāhu o Tawakeheimoa Trust, Ngāti Whakaue, and council representatives from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Rotoura Lakes Council, Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

4. The purpose of Te Maru o Kaituna is the restoration, protection, and enhancement of the environmental, cultural and spiritual health and well-being of the Kaituna River. This covers the full Kaituna catchment up to Lake Rotoiti. There are 1,197km of waterways in the Kaituna catchment, which include the Kaituna, Mangorewa and Paraiti rivers and more than 24 tributary streams.

5. In June 2018, the Kaituna River Document ‘Kaituna, he taonga tuku iho – a treasure handed down’, (available online https://cdn.boprc.govt.nz/media/765798/kaituna-river-document-final-v2-proof-4.pdf) was approved. This sets the strategic road map for the river and has the vision:

E ora ana te mauri o te Kaituna, e tiakina ana hoki mō ngā whakatupuranga ō nāianei, ō muri nei hoki.

The Kaituna River is in a healthy state and protected for current and future generations.

6. Councils must; ‘have regard to’ the document when making resource consent decisions; must ‘recognise and provide for’ the document in resource management planning documents; and must ‘take into account’, the document, when developing Long Term Plans, bylaws or making decisions under the Local Government Act 2002.

Te Tini a Tuna – Kaituna Action Plan 2019-2029

7. Te Tini a Tuna – Kaituna Action Plan 2019-2029 (available online https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3483001/content and attached), has been developed over the past year. It gives life to the Kaituna River Document, translating its words into actions.

8. There are three priority actions and two enabling actions. Each action has a series of projects associated with it, which are themselves a mix of new and existing initiatives.

PRIORITY ACTION 1:

Take collective responsibility for improving the health and well-being of the Kaituna River and its tributaries

PRIORITY ACTION 2:

Create a network of healthy and diverse Kaituna habitats and ecosystems

PRIORITY ACTION 3:

Connect our communities and visitors to our River and to our projects

ENABLING ACTION 1:

Collect good information about the Kaituna River and its tributaries.

ENABLING ACTION 2:

Establish a Kaituna River restoration and enhancement fund.

WBOPDC related actions

9. WBOPDC is a lead or joint lead on six projects and is a key partner in six others. Details for each project and timings are included in the action plan.

Lead or joint lead:

3	Consented takes and discharges project
4	Focus catchment action plan project
8	Kaituna habitats network project
11	Kaituna River access project
12	Kaituna cycleway/walkway project
17	Kaituna catchment network mapping project

Key partner:

1	Lowland drain and drainage canal improvement project
7	Wetland re-creation project
10	Kaituna community connection project
13	Kaituna cultural and historical heritage project
15	Coastal park network project
16	State of the Awa integrated monitoring and reporting project

10. Several of these projects are existing initiatives, met within current operational work, or are currently planned. Some may require consideration through the upcoming Long Term Plan processes.

Regular reporting on the status of actions and projects is anticipated to keep Te Maru o Kaituna updated and enable oversight of progress being made. This will be facilitated by BOPRC.

Attachments

1. Te Tini a Tuna - Kaituna Action Plan 2019-2029 ⇩

Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum Meeting Minutes

10 February 2020

UNCONFIRMED

MINUTES OF Western Bay of Plenty DISTRICT COUNCIL
Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum Meeting
HELD AT THE Opureora Marae, Matakana Island, Tauranga
ON Monday, 10 February 2020 AT 10:08am

1 Present

Chairperson Reon Tuanau - Tauranga Moana (Ngai te Rangi), Mayor G Webber, and Councillors G Dally, M Dean, J Denyer, M Grainger, A Henry, C Humphreys, M Lints, M Murray-Benge, J Scrimgeour and D Thwaites

K Tohiariki (Te Whānau o Tauwaho (Otawhiwhi)), M Pene (Ngati Whakaue ki Maketu), R Biel (Tapuika), M Wihapi (Tuhourangi), B Leef (Ngati Taka), T Bluegum (Ngai Tamawhariua), S Hema (Ngati Tuheke), N Kuka (Ngai Tuwhiwhia), Julie Shepherd (Pirirakau), R Nelson (Ngati te Wai), Te Uta Rolleston (Ngai Tamawhariua ki Matakana), and T Wihapi (Te Arawa ki Takutai), and C Bidois (Ngati Ranginui).

2 In Attendance

M Taris (Chief Executive Officer), G Allis (Deputy Chief Executive), R Davie (Group Manager Policy, Planning and Regulatory Services), K Elder (Governance Manager), P Tapsell (Workforce Development and Cultural Advisor), C Nepia (Maori Relationships and Engagement Advisor) and T Ruru (Governance Advisor).

Reon Tuanau opened the meeting with a mihi followed by a karakia from M Samuels.

C Bidois (Ngati Ranginui) greeted the hapu and presented a koha (gift) to the haukainga on behalf of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

Reon Tuanau (Chairperson)

· Acknowledged the first partnership forum meeting to be held on marae.

· Honoured and privileged to hold the meeting at Opurerua Marae, Matakana Island.

· Welcomed the Partnership Forum and congratulated the successful Elected Members.

· Highlighted the important topics on the horizon for tangata whenua, such as: Panepane, Hauraki cross claims, Marine Area Coastal Act discussions, Oranga Tamariki, and the Mana Wahine kaupapa.

3 Apologies

Apology

Committee Resolution 2020/1

Moved: Mayor Garry Webber

Seconded: Cr Margaret Murray-Benge

That the apology for absence from Cr K Marsh be accepted.

Carried

4 Declarations of Interest

Nil

5 Public Excluded Items

Nil

6 Reports

7.1 Te Ara Mua Review

C Nepia (Maori Relationships and Engagement Advisor) presented the report and responded to questions.

Key Points

· Te Ara Mua was a strategic plan developed by the Partnership Forum 3 years ago.

· Outlined issues of significance for Māori in the Western Bay district.

· The report outlined a number of completed matters and prioritised the revised actions moving forward.

· Central Government had proposed legislation regarding the rating issues of Māori land and how Council processes could free up Māori land for development.

· Council had more discretion as to how it addressed rating issues within the District. Western Bay was involved in a joint agency working group with WBOPDC, Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC), Tauranga City Council (TCC), Hapū and whānau who were wanted to develop land for housing.

· Council had supported two members from the Partnership Forum to attend the Making Good Decisions and Chairs training.

Staff in response to questions:

Meetings on marae

· Holding partnership forum meetings on Marae wasn’t a focus over the last triennium, mostly because of the workload implications for the marae community hosting the hui. However on this occasion the haukainga invited Council to Opurerua Marae to discuss topics of importance for the hapū.

· It was highlighted that tikanga (Māori custom) would always take precedence over meetings, in times of tangihanga (funerals). The meeting would need to be postponed or venue moved.

Making Good Decisions Programme

· Council had historically committed to funding two Partnership Forum members each year to go through the Making Good Decisions Programme. This was about building capacity within Iwi and hapū.

Papakainga

· Staff clarified that Council had worked hard over the years to remove as many regulatory barriers as it could in order to encourage papakainga. However, there is still the requirement to apply for building consents and/or resource consents.

· Council was only one part of the papakainga development process. Successful papakainga projects focussed on developing partnerships and collaboration across all stakeholders in the process, including banks when looking to secure finance.

· It is encouraging that Central Government is focussing closely on housing, including the development of Māori land for housing.

· In Western Bay of Plenty District marae were located in Rural Zones. The two councils (Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council) had collaborated to align District/City Plan provisions around papakainga a number of years ago. The Joint Agency Group (JAG) helps to ensure that land trusts/whanau had the same supportive experience whether trying to develop papakainga within Tauranga City or Western Bay of Plenty District.

· The Bay of Plenty Regional Council, when drafting its Onsite Effluent Treatment Plan, did so to encourage the efficient development of Māori land for papakainga.

Points from Partnership Forum Members

· Members were interested in exploring papakainga within a workshop.

· Highlighted the need for a system of 10 key performance indicators as they were concerned about deliverables. They should be applied to all Māori projects to demonstrate how they were progressing.

· Concerned that tangata whenua were not involved in the decision making process regarding papakainga.

Committee Resolution 2020/2

Moved: Riki Nelson

Seconded: Nessie Kuka

1. That the Māori Relationships and Engagement Advisor’s report titled “Te Ara Mua Review” dated 10 February 2020 be received; and

2. That the Partnership Forum approve the revised actions and the priorities identified for Te Ara Mua in this report.

Carried

Elected Members and Partnership Forum members introduced themselves.

2 Presentation by hapū of Matakana Island

Members of the hapū presented on the importance of Panepane.

Key Points

· Hapū had been in discussions with Council about Panepane for 20 years. They were fortunate that Council Kaimahi (staff) and Elected Members had permitted them to talk about Panepane at the meeting.

· Panepane (180 hectares approximately) was taken under the Public Works Act in 1923 for the navigational aids.

· The land was significant to the hapū as it was next to their maunga and tupuna were buried there. The hapū were the kaitiaki of Matakana Island so it was their responsibility to look after it.

· A member was employed by a local forestry company for the past 15 years. He worked with the Department of Conservation undergoing summer patrols monitoring native birds nesting in the sand dunes. Changes to Panepane had been identified as the dredging had caused a shift in the sand. Panepane was a breeding area for dotterels, however they had seen a decrease in bird life due to the impact of boats, jet skis and public access. Members of the public would track through the bush, tamper with traps, relieve themselves and litter. The current toilet could not cater for the amount of people accessing Panepane point.

· Members were concerned with the fire risks as people were lighting BBQ’s and gas burners on the island.

· A resident of Rangiwaea Island shared his perspective on the importance of Panepane and Purakau. It was a significant kai gathering area and many tupuna were buried there. He believed it was important to get the whenua back to further entrench their history for future generations.

· Hapu of Matakana Island

o Ngati Tauaiti, Ngai Tamawhariua, Ngai Tuwhiwhia, Te Ngare, Tauwhao

· Members of the hapū highlighted various activities and projects on the island:

o Fishing and hunting

o Sailing and waka ama

· Highlighted the importance of restoration on the island. A member had been involved in the community for 15 years doing various restoration projects on Matakana Island, Waikato and Napier. Developed strategies to look after taonga (treasures). Marae often depicted aspects of nature, animals, tuna and plants as it was important to pass on stories of the environment to future generations. Creating diversity and job opportunities stemmed from the restoration projects.

· Hapū aspirations could not be achieved alone as they needed financial support from BOPRC and WBOPDC to carry out positive initiatives.

· Paikea was one of the tupuna who ownership of Panepane and Purakau was vested in, their descendants wanted the land returned.

· A member used sustainable energy (solar panels) to generate power for his cow shed. Power was monitored on an application with surplus energy powering three extra houses.

· Rangiwaea considered sustainable housing for whānau, kaumatua and kuia and looked at opportunities for younger generations. Papakainga was built on the island with four 2- bedroom flats for kaumatua and kuia, along with one 3-bedroom house for whānau.

· Considered sustainable sewerage systems to service the marae and papakainga in the future. Looking to build houses in areas with sewerage, power and wastewater access for families that would like to return home.

· Five new orchards were developed on the island. Increased employment opportunities and future proofed opportunities for future generations.

· Hapū considered themselves as kaitiaki of the whole island. They worked together as a community to build passion amongst their people to care and look after nature.

· Concerned with erosion and the impact on significant urupā.

· Discussed the impact of Rena and the hurt and trauma their people still carried. The experience imprinted the passion and love for nature into the younger generation.

· Hapū aspirations:

o Waited patiently for the return of Panepane for many generations

o Panepane title to be placed into hapū trust in perpetuity

o Register Panepane as Māori reservations

o Plant native trees

o Strengthen relationship with other land owners including the port of Tauranga

o Kaitiakitanga

o Co-management arrangement of the wharf, barge, ramp, toilets and access areas for health and safety.

· Issues for the Hapū

o Erosion

o Water

o Threat of fires during the summer seasons

o Climate change; storms; rising seas

o Panepane wharf health and safety issues, signage

o Wandering boaties

o Rubbish.

· 32 children were enrolled at Matakana Island Primary School. Taught children to hold fast and stand strong in their identity. Focused on traditional methods of looking after taiao (environment), fishing, reading tides and instilling the importance of kaitiakitanga. School exposed the children to different kaupapa (topics) such as the occupation of Ihumatao.

· Younger generations knew how to grow māra (plant) in accordance with the moon. They learnt about what was important to them at Matakana Island.

· Hapū representatives were on iwi boards. It was important to keep strong connections with home. Next generation were fighters.

· Concerned that developers were looking at housing/land development on the island with a prospectus of 30 – 130 houses. The current community had 70 houses on Matakana. Concerned that developers did not have tangata whenua in mind when proceeding with developments.

· Panepane/Purakau was taken in 1923 under the Public Works Act (97 years ago). No record of any compensation paid. The land was no longer required for the use for which it was taken. Believed that Council had an obligation to hand it back at the cost they paid for it.

· Council had leased the land to forestry companies for a profit. Questioned the use of that money since 1923.

· R Rolleston recited the whakapapa (genealogy) of the hapū and historical connection to Panepane and Purakau.

· Panepane stood for heads bobbing in the water after the battle.

· The right tikanga/kawa was to return the land to the hapū as they were the kaitiaki of the land and all ancestors that were buried there.

· C Bidois as vice Chair of te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ranginui (iwi) strongly supported the request of the hapū. This despite the history of battle between Ngāti Ranginui and Ngai te Rangi, who the hapū of Matakana Island belong to.

· Ownership was a crown/pakeha terminology.

· Council had the power to right a Crown wrong. It would be a decision that would be remembered for the right reasons. Councillors aren’t often presented with that type of opportunity. Highlighted the importance of learning the history of the whenua (land).

· The return of Panepane and Purakau was about two things: 1. Ownership, 2. Return of the mana to the hapū (kaitiakitanga over that land).

· Hapū needed tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty) to survive on the island.

· Trust established in 2016 and was registered in name of the 5 hapū.

· Palmer family were among the first generation of the original owners.

Mayor G Webber thanked the hapū for their presentation and advised the following:

· Outlined the process moving forward.

· In December 2015, Council unanimously agreed to consider discussing the return of Panepane/Purakau on the condition that they could negotiate with an entity that represented all hapū of Matakana Island.

· Hapū had worked together to form the Trust. Council would now follow a robust process to respect different parties.

· If Council was to return the land, then it would be returned to a Trust of the hapū of Matakana and Rangiwaea islands. If disagreements continued within the different factions on the island then the issue may continue for generations to come.

· Council would attempt to do what was right, but were bound by legislation and accountable to the wider public.

The Chairperson acknowledged the kōrero centred on Panepane in terms of the historical connection and future aspirations for preservation. Acknowledged how the name Panepane came about. The spiritual albatross would collect the wairua (spirit) of the person who passed away at the marae from the bottom of Mauao.

All tangata whenua highlighted the importance of the severing that took place and how it still had an impact on people today.

Acknowledged all kaikōrero.

Ka mau te wehi kia koutou katoa.

Committee Resolution 2020/3

Moved: Cr Kevin Tohiariki

Seconded: Cr Monique Lints

That the presentation from the representatives of hapū of Matakana island be received.

Carried

Committee Resolution 2020/4

Moved: Cr Tiki Bluegum

Seconded: Cr Monique Lints

That the Tauranga Moana/Te Arawa Ki Takutai Partnership Forum recommend to the Policy Committee that it commence the process to effect the transfer of Panepane/Purakau as broadly outlined in the resolution of Council dated 15 December 2015.

Abstained: Cr Christina Humphreys

Carried

The Chairperson thanked the Partnership Forum Members, Elected Members, attendees and specially thanked the haukainga for sharing their kaupapa and kōrero with everyone.

The Chairperson declared the meeting closed with karakia whakamutunga (closing prayer) from R Rolleston.

The Meeting closed at 12:16pm.

The minutes of this meeting wil be confirmed at the next Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum

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CHAIRPERSON

Tauranga Moana / Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum Meeting Agenda

29 July 2020

9 Reports

9.1 Te Arawa ki Takutai and Tauranga Moana Partnership Forum appointment of Tangata Whenua representative to the SmartGrowth Leadership Group

File Number: A3805735

Author: Chris Nepia, Māori Relationships and Engagement Advisor

Authoriser: Rachael Davie, Group Manager Policy Planning And Regulatory Services

Executive Summary

1. The terms of reference for the Te Arawa ki Takutai and Tauranga Moana Partnership Forum (the forum) gives the forum the power to appoint members to external representation groups. The forum is able to appoint one Tangata Whenua Member to the SmartGrowth Leadership Group. It has been requested that the forum confirm its representative on the SmartGrowth Leadership Group.

Recommendation

1. That the Māori Relationships and Engagement Advisor’s report titled “Te Arawa ki Takutai and Tauranga Moana Partnership Forum appointment of Tangata Whenua representative to the SmartGrowth Leadership Group” be received; and

2. That the forum appoints___________________ as the Tangata Whenua representative of the forum on the SmartGrowth Leadership Group

Background

2. SmartGrowth was established in 2002 to provide a unified vision, direction and voice for the future of the Western Bay of Plenty. Membership of SmartGrowth includes Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tangata Whenua of the Western Bay of Plenty. SmartGrowth also works collaboratively with Government Agencies such as the NZ Transport Agency and a number of forums such as the Combined Tangata Whenua Forum, the Strategic Partners Forum and others to progress its mahi.

3. The SmartGrowth Strategy has six key outcomes that drive SmartGrowth’s work being –

· Visionary leadership and collaboration

· Sustaining and improving the environment

· Building community

· Growing a sustainable economy

· Recognising cultural identity and change

· Integrated planning

4. In 2013 the SmartGrowth Strategy and Implementation Plan was updated providing a strong focus on the next 20 year planning period.

5. The SmartGrowth Leadership Group is the governance arm of SmartGrowth, it is chaired independently and includes as its members the Mayors of the two local authorities, the Chair of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, councillors from all three of the member Councils, Tangata Whenua representatives and Government Agency representatives. The SmartGrowth Leadership Group provides oversight to the work progressed through SmartGrowth.

6. The Tangata Whenua representatives on the SmartGrowth Leadership Group are appointed by the Te Arawa ki Takutai and Tauranga Moana Partnership Forum (1 member), Te Rangapu Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana (1 member) and the Combined Tangata Whenua Forum (2 members).

smartgrowth and tangata whenua representation

7. Tangata Whenua are involved in the work of SmartGrowth at three levels, through membership of the SmartGrowth Leadership Group, through the work of the Combined Tangata Whenua Forum and as individuals.

UFTI (Urban Form and Transport Initiative)

8. UFTI has emerged as a major project within the work of SmartGrowth and is a coordinated approach that brings together different plans and projects from across the Western Bay of Plenty to take the sub-region forward in a unified manner. It is intended to deliver an integrated, strategic and shared funding programme that defines the immediate and future priorities in key social and economic areas including transport, urban development, education and housing.

9. The current government has placed strong emphasis on spatial planning which better integrates land use, infrastructure, funding and opportunities for stronger partnerships between local and central government, iwi and the wider community. Going one step further the Government has signalled its desire for these spatial plans to be developed jointly with local government and tangata whenua.

10. COVID-19 has also provided a unique opportunity to work together to ensure greater social, environmental, cultural and economic outcomes as New Zealand works hard to counter the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the country.

He Manukura

11. The directive to ensure that spatial plans are developed jointly with local government and tangata whenua is reflected in the work of He Manukura. The latest report on the work of He Manukura identifies Tangata Whenua technical feedback on the UFTI work programme and the work being done to communicate with hapū and iwi of the Western Bay of Plenty and collating their feedback. A member of the team involved in developing He Manukura will speak further to it the report is provided here at Attachment 1.

12. It is clear that Tangata Whenua have an important role to play in the work of SmartGrowth and its associated projects. The role of a Tangata Whenua representative on the SmartGrowth Leadership Group is varied and challenging. In giving due consideration to who the forum might appoint as its representative on the SmartGrowth Leadership Group, a list of key responsibilities and person specification are provided as Attachment 2 for the forum to consider.

Attachments

1. He Manukura Report ⇩

2. Te Arawa ki Takutai and Tauranga Moana Partnership Forum Representative to SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Key responsibilities and person specification ⇩