Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Rārangi Take (Agenda) NOTICE IS GIVEN that the next meeting of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group will be held in Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga on: Friday 11 December 2020 COMMENCING AT 9.30 am
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Fiona McTavish Chief Executive, Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana 3 December 2020 |
Membership
Chairperson (Appointed by the Group) |
Cr Matemoana McDonald (Bay of Plenty Regional Council) |
Deputy Chairperson (Appointed by the Group) |
Charlie Tawhiao (Ngāi Te Rangi) |
Tangata Whenua Members |
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Two appointed representative each: |
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Ngāti Ranginui |
Te Pio Kawe Vacant |
Ngāti Pūkenga |
Rehua Smallman Keepa Smallman |
Ngāi Te Rangi |
Pia Bennett |
Council Members |
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Four appointed representatives from: |
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
Cr Norm Bruning Cr Stacey Rose Cr Paula Thompson Cr Jane Nees (Alternate) |
Two appointed representatives each: |
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Tauranga City Council |
Cr Kelvin Clout Cr Heidi Hughes |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
Cr Grant Dally Cr Mark Dean |
Observer – Department of Conservation |
Jeff Milham |
Quorum |
The Advisory Group is not required to follow Standing Orders |
Meeting frequency |
Quarterly |
The Tauranga Moana Advisory Group acts under a partnership agreement between iwi and local authorities and the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Statement of Purpose. The Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective Deed of Settlement, once passed into law, will require a Tauranga Moana Governance Group to be established. To prepare for the Governance Group, this Tauranga Moana Advisory Group has been established. The Advisory Group meet, share information and provide direction to staff of partner agencies until replaced by the Governance Group.
He aha ai - Purpose
Whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga are the basis on which we want to move forward together.
To continue building strong working relationships to support and enhance the health of our harbour and catchments.
Ngā turanga - Role
The role of participants in the Advisory Group is to:
§ Whakataurite - coordinate: oversee and contribute to the work that partners do in the harbour and catchments
§ Whakarongo - listen: ensure the views of the hapu, iwi and wider community are represented in the work we do
§ Whakawhanaungatanga - involve: promote and support hapū, iwi and the wider community participating in our work
§ Whakatohatoha - share: provide regular updates to, and share information with partners
§ Whakakotahi - integrate: promote the integration of our work so we can achieve our purpose together
Power to Recommend
To the partner organisations on any matters within the Advisory Group’s delegated role as it deems appropriate.
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group members report directly to their respective organisations.
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group 11 December 2020
1. Karakia
Whakatuwhera
Opening Prayer
2. Ngā
Hōnea
Apologies
3. Wāhanga
Tūmatanui
Public Forum
3.1 Tidal Discoveries, Citizen Science in the Bay of Plenty - Estuary, Dune and Stream Monitoring in and around Tauranga Harbour
Presented by: Emma Richardson - Founder and Director, Discoverythrunature
4. Ngā Take
Tōmuri
Items not on the Agenda
5. Raupapa o Ngā
Take
Order of Business
6. Whakapuakanga o
Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
7. Ngā
Meneti
Minutes
Kia
Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed
7.1 Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Minutes - 18 September 2020 1
8. Ngā
Pūrongo
Reports
8.1 Appointment of New Representative for Tauranga Moana Advisory Group - Ngāti Pukenga 1
Attachment 1 - Change in Membership - Ngati Pukenga - Keepa Smallman 1
8.2 Tauranga City Council Membership Change on Tauranga Moana Advisory Group 1
Attachment 1 - Tauranga Moana Advisory Group - Replacement for Cr Abrie 1
8.3 Ngā Potiki Membership Request 1
Attachment 1 - Ngā Potiki Membership Request - Report to TMAG 18 September 2020 1
9. Whakaaturanga
Presentations
9.1 Te Maru o Kaituna River Document Presentation
Presented by: Dean Flavell - Chairperson of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
At approximately 10:30 am:
9.2 Tauranga Bunker Barge Project Presentation
Presented by: Taz Tawhara and Andrew McNaught - Representatives from Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited
10. Ngā
Whakamārama a Ngā Rōpū
Update from Partners
10.1 Ngāi Te Rangi
10.2 Ngāti Ranginui
10.3 Ngāti Pūkenga
10.4 Western Bay of Plenty District Council
10.5 Tauranga City Council
10.6 Bay of Plenty Regional Council
11. Ngā
Whakamārama a Te Papa Atawhai
Conservation Update
11.1 Department of Conservation
Presented by: Jeff Milham
12. Ngā
Pūrongo
Reports continued
12.1 Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report 1
Attachment 1 - 2019 20 Annual Report Tauranga Moana Programme 1
13. Whakahoutanga
Kōrero
Verbal Updates
13.1 Water Shortage in the Bay of Plenty - Verbal Update
Presented by: BOPRC Regulatory Compliance Specialist Steve Pickles and Data Services Manager Glenn Ellery
13.2 Whareroa Marae - Verbal Update
Presented by: Sarah Omundsen
14. Ngā Take Tōmuri Hei Whakaaroaro
Consideration of Items not on the Agenda
15. Rā
Hui Whai Ake: 9 April 2021
Next Meeting Date: 9 April 2021
16. Karakia Kati
Closing Prayer
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Minutes |
18 September 2020 |
Ngā Meneti
Open Minutes
Commencing: Friday 18 September 2020, 9.30 am
Venue: Cruise Deck, Club Mount Maunganui, 45 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui
Heamana
Chairperson: Cr Matemoana McDonald Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana (BOPRC)
Heamana Tuarua
Deputy Chairperson: Charlie Tawhiao Ngāi Te Rangi
Ngā Kopounga
Members: Tauranga City Council (TCC): Cr Jako Abrie
Ngāi Te Rangi: Pia Bennett
BOPRC: Cr Norm Bruning; Cr Stacey Rose; Cr Jane Nees (Alternate)
Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC): Cr Mark Dean
Observer: Jeff Milham - Department of Conservation
In Attendance: BOPRC: Cr Lyall Thurston; Chris Ingle – General Manager Integrated Catchments; Pim De Monchy – Coastal Catchments Manager; Reuben Gardiner – Senior Planner (Water Policy); Hemi Barsdell – Asset Management Specialist; Hamish Lass – Senior Projects Officer (Marine & Freshwater); Russell Knutson – Team Leader Western Catchments; Sanjana France – Communications Partner; Heidi Fraser – Programme Coordinator Integrated Catchments and Merinda Pansegrouw – Committee Advisor
TCC: Radleigh Cairns - Environmental Programme Leader
WBOPDC: Matthew Leighton - Senior Policy Analyst
Others: Matire Duncan (Ngā Potiki)
Ngā Hōnea
Apologies: Cr Kelvin Clout – TCC; Cr Grant Dally – WBOPDC; Te Pio Kawe – Ngāti Ranginui; Kylie Smallman – Ngāti Pūkenga; Rehua Smallman – Ngāti Pūkenga; Cr Paula Thompson - BOPRC
1. Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Prayer
A karakia was provided by Charlie Tawhiao.
2. Ngā Hōnea
Apologies
Resolved That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group: 1 Accepts the apologies from Cr Kelvin Clout, Cr Grant Dally, Te Pio Kawe, Kylie Smallman, Rehua Smallman and Cr Paula Thompson tendered at the meeting. [Rose/Abrie] [CARRIED] |
3. Whakapuakanga o Ngā
Take Whai Taha-Rua
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
None received.
4. Ngā Meneti
Minutes
Kia
Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed
4.1 |
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Minutes - 19 June 2020 |
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Resolved That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group: 1 Confirms the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Minutes - 19 June 2020 as a true and correct record. [Bruning/Abrie] [CARRIED] |
5. Ngā Whakamārama
a Ngā Rōpu
Update from Partners
5.1 Ngāi Te Rangi
Ngāi Te Rangi Representative Charlie Tawhiao provided the following verbal update:
Key Points:
· With previous hui postponed due to Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions, Tauranga Moana and Hauraki kaumātua would commence mahi of working towards mending the fractured relationship between their iwi groups caused by the Crown's approach to Treaty negotiations
· The focus would be on tikanga and whānaungatanga, instead of differences
· Partnerships were important: although partnerships where not always without challenges, it did not mean the partnerships were unhealthy; it merely forced parties to negotiate/re-negotiate the spaces between them. Of importance was to accept difference and to be mature enough to disagree in an adult way and to find an agreed way forward
· Highlighted his understanding of the definition/concept of mana whenua as being the extent of authority over land exercised by each iwi in relation to its neighbours. He stressed the importance of neighbours acknowledging mana whenua. Ultimately this underpinned everything that were currently under consideration with Hauraki
· Iwi of Tauranga were currently in conversation with the Ministry of Justice about matters relating to a rebuild of the Court House that was no longer fit for purpose. In addition, on the basis of mana whenua, deliberations were also taking place on the required reform of the legal system (“Reimagining the Criminal Justice System”)
· From the Iwi Chairs’ Forum perspective, future focus points would be data/the 5G spectrum and water.
5.2 Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Cr Mark Dean and Senior Policy Analyst Matthew Leighton provided a verbal update, highlighting the following:
Key Points:
· The proposed return of ownership of Panepane Purakau Matakane Island back to the 5 Matakana Hapū was currently in progress: the Panepane Purakau proposal had closed on 31 August 2020 and Council staff would now analyse submissions whereafter Council would deliberate on the proposal and make a final decision at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 29 October 2020
· The following would change under the proposed return of ownership:
o Ownership of Panepane Purakau would change from WBOPDC to the representative hapū of Matakana Island
o Council would create a public reserve (approx. 7 ha) around the existing Panepane wharf; this area would remain in Council ownership and management
o In addition to retaining ownership of the area around Panepane wharf, Council would create a 20 metre wide esplanade strip for public access along the coastal boundary of the land
· Dredging at Tanners Point was ongoing to improve boat access around the boat ramp
· Finalisation of Flood Modelling (for rural areas/small rural settlements around the harbour) due to be released in October/November 2020 – would show rainfall associated flooding for 100 year event)
· Development of inundation tsunami modelling – due to be released at the end of 2020
· The Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway was nearing completion – recently had a positive meeting with Ngāti Kahu and TCC on the way forward – details regarding an alternative route would be released soon
· Te Puna Catchment Plan to be released soon.
5.3 Tauranga City Council
Environmental Programme Leader Infrastructure Radleigh Cairns highlighted TCC key work streams as follows:
Key Points:
· TCC’s Water Team was currently putting 3 waters reform funding proposals together for projects that met the government’s three waters reform objectives. These included significantly improving safety and quality of drinking water services, and the environmental performance of wastewater and stormwater systems. Proposals included pump station and pipeline renewals as well as projects that looked to improve environmental impacts of the wastewater and stormwater networks
· The future proofing Cameron Road project recently received CIP funding ($45M) for the design and construction of Stage 1 (Harrington Street to Seventeenth Avenue) and planning for Stage 2 (17th Avenue to Barkes Corner). The project was identified as not only providing economic stimulus but strongly supporting the Te Papa intensification and plan change projects already on-going. Programmes of work for upgrading three waters infrastructure in parallel to the project would be included in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan. The project aimed at including improvements in safety, bus and cycle networks as well as improving the streetscape and connecting the stories and sites of Te Papa peninsular through placemaking. Engagement with partners, stakeholders and the wider community would be vital for successful delivery of the project and would be ongoing beginning in early October 2020. Construction of Stage 1 was anticipated to start mid 2021 with completion by 2023
· The Wastewater Management Review Committee adopted a new Environmental Mitigation & Enhancement Fund Policy Manual in August 2020. Next steps would include the appointment of an independent panel to assess applications against the eligibility and assessment criteria prior to opening for applications in January 2021
· The committee also approved the final 5 yearly Monitoring Upgrade and Technology Review Report required under the council’s main wastewater discharge consent
· The Kopurererua Stream Realignment preliminary design report had been completed and work was underway on a comprehensive engagement plan with an initial stakeholders meeting planned for late 2020
· TCC was currently negotiating an agreement with Waka Kotahi (NZTA) around access, stormwater and servicing for the Smith’s Farm special housing area as part of the Tauranga Northern Link project.
5.4 Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Cr Norm Bruning outlined BOPRC priorities as follows:
Key Points:
· The fourth Mount Industrial Environment Network meeting took place in July 2020 and attracted 55 business delegates. The focus of the meeting was to clarify the PM-10 off-set rules which have come in as a result of the Airshed
· Sea lettuce season: dynamics were variable and difficult to predict. Last season over 700 tonnes were collected and composted from the Matua area, whilst no collections were required in the season before
· The Land Management Team was implementing its "Focus Catchment" programme to address water quality across the Waitao, Kopurererua, Te Mania and Uretara catchments around the harbour. Over 10 km of new fencing and 20 ha of land retirement had occurred on farmland above Kaiate Falls in the Waitao catchment, keeping animals out of waterways and critical source areas to improve swimmability, which would then be monitored over the coming summer bathing season
· The Hi-cane spraying season on kiwifruit was almost over. This season the hotline attracted 25 calls relating to spray·. BOPRC staff have worked closely with NZ Kiwifruit Growers to ensure spray contractors knew the rules
· A project was underway to ensure dairy farms have correct water take consents for dairy shed wash-down
· The private landfill in Tauriko had closed in June. This meant there were no private green and demolition waste landfills currently operating in the catchment
· Maritime Vessel Taniwha, which was built in 2009, has recently had a mid-life refit. A new Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle has been purchased and was due to arrive at the end of September. This was an important tool which would assist with aid to navigation maintenance, mooring management and emergency response in Tauranga Harbour. On 6 July, log vessel Funing experienced a loss of power while exiting Tauranga Harbour. As a result the vessel came to rest at the base of Mauao. Rescue of the vessel was successful with no oil or other pollution reported.
6. Ngā Whakamārama
Te Papa Atawhai
Conservation Update
6.1 Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation District Manager Jeff Milham provided a verbal update, outlining the following:
Key Points:
· On 15 September 2020 the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announced a $19 million investment over four years in an important forest restoration project involving a partnership between the Department of Conservation, iwi/hapū, the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Councils, community conservation groups and organisations such as Forest and Bird across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato
· The $19 million in funding and the pest and predator control work it enabled would help protect rare species – focus of the funding would mainly be animal pest control and kauri protection
· The Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges Forest Restoration Project comprised six areas or ecological hubs covering more than 240,000 hectares from Te Aroha to Tokoroa, with specific conservation goals for each area
· Mahi/implementation of the “what” and the “how” would now commence
· On top of the $19 million Jobs for Nature funding, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council was contributing $1.5 million over five years into animal pest control on public conservation land which would start in 2020/21.
10:37 am - The meeting adjourned.
10:59 am - The meeting reconvened.
7. Ngā Pūrongo
Reports
Ngā
Whakatau e Hiahiatia Ana
Decisions Required
7.1 |
Ngā Potiki Membership Request In view of the apologies received from Ngāti Ranginui representative Te Pio Kawe and Ngāti Pūkenga representatives Kylie Smallman and Rehua Smallman for today’s meeting, the consensus was that the item be deferred to the next meeting to enable all parties to the partnership agreement to consider the Ngā Potiki Membership request.
Ngā Potiki representative Matire Duncan was acknowledged and welcomed to the meeting and allowed the opportunity to address the members. She thanked members for the opportunity and supported the deferral to enable all iwi/hapū representatives to participate in the deliberation on the membership request. Key Points – Members: · The Ngā Potiki membership request had raised valid questions relating to mana whenua in Tauranga Moana · The mana whenua based Marine and Coastal Area application lead by Ngā Potiki was very inspirational and had highlighted mana whenua issues in Tauranga that would need to be resolved · The impact of the membership request on the Tauranga Moana Framework and Pare Hauraki Collective Settlement Deed also needed to be considered by the iwi representatives · Ngāi Te Rangi representative Charlie Tawhiao indicated that iwi/hapū representatives would consider the matter and provide a progress report at the next meeting. Co-ordination of the discussion would be undertaken by iwi representatives. · The Ngā Potiki’s membership request had also highlighted the need to review the status of the Advisory Group to progress urgent mahi required as dictated by the rapid development taking place and the consequent pressure on the area. The Advisory Group needed to influence the development process (the 2004 SmartGrowth expectations had been exceeded – co-governance input into future documents would be crucial) · Ngāi Te Rangi was confident that a settlement agreement would be reached · The Advisory Group offered a useful platform and was beneficial as it allowed an opportunity to continue building strong working relationships and creating a culture to support and enhance the health of the harbour and catchments · The focus of the Group could be expanded to include the sharing of knowledge and looking at strategy/progressing the work programme for Tauranga Moana.
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Resolved That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group: 1 Defers the report, Ngā Potiki Membership Request, to the next meeting of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group scheduled for 11 December 2020 to allow the iwi/hapū representatives to consider the request and report back to the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group. [Bruning/Abrie] [CARRIED] |
8. Whakaaturanga
Presentations
8.1 |
Renewal of the non-Scheme Waterway Management Consent Stakeholder Engagement Presentation 1_Renewal of the non-scheme Waterway Management Consent Stakeholder Engagement: Objective ID A3629591 Presented by BOPRC River and Drainage Asset Management Specialist Hemi Barsdell. |
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Key Points: · Renewal of consent 64684 was currently at the pre-notification stage and anticipated to be notified for public submissions later this year · Consent would apply to all waterways, but would exclude all rivers and drainage maintenance scheme areas · The consent would primarily be used when Council was approached by landowners and enabled Council to provide for its statutory functions of providing advice around soil conservation, water quality management and natural hazard mitigation · Work completed under the consent might include removal of vegetation and sediment build-up, bank erosion repairs, removal of small-scale debris and enhancement work to improve ecosystem habitat · For each work project under the consent, a specific management plan would be prepared prior to work occurring · In response to feedback received from tangata whenua, staff had included proposed conditions within the consent application form to provide for engagement, particularly with tangata whenua · The consent was wide-reaching and related to waterways, therefore staff were keen to engage with Iwi/tangata whenua on the process, and welcomed feedback from any groups that would like to be engaged. Key Points - Members: · Expressed concern about the volume of consultation feedback required from tangata whenua representatives (“death by engagement”) and iwi/hapū’s capacity to respond effectively to various Territorial Local Authorities requiring input. The current situation was not sustainable · Suggested that feedback be provided to submitters, advising how their comments had been incorporated/addressed.
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National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management - Te Mana o Te Wai Presentation 2_ Te Hononga Presentation - Tauranga Moana Advisory Group: Objective ID A3629593 Presented by BOPRC Senior Planer (Water Policy) Reuben Gardiner. |
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Key Points: · Key shifts for freshwater policy work · Te Hononga - possible engagement options · Kaupapa Māori workstream · The language had shifted from involvement towards a more collaborative approach with tangata whenua · Kaupapa Māori provisions effectively meant that we were not merely consulting but working alongside tangata whenua · Mātauranga Maori had been given emphasis in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) – thus strengthening the involvement of tangata whenua · Working with tangata whenua around tikanga and protocols to ensure safety and integrity of Mātauranga Māori · Te Mana o te Wai framework would be integrated through the plans - would start with objectives and vision in RPS, then region wide overarching objective/policies in the Regional Natural Resources Plan (RNRP), then more specific provisions that gave effect to this in RNRP region wide activity chapters and WMA objectives, policies, limits. Key Points - Members: · Territorial Local Authorities needed to work together and move as one - not in separate silos · Possible risks needed to be mitigated proactively · The management of plan changes should not happen in isolation · Future conversations on mana whenua would be required · Councils needed to be brave and challenge central government where required as they had more experience and understood mana whenua.
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Inter-Regional Marine Pathways Plan Presentation 3_Marine Biosecurity Tauranga Moana Advisory Group: Objective ID A3629597 Presented by BOPRC Senior Projects Officer (Marine & Freshwater) Hamish Lass. |
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Key Points: · 2019/20 BOP Charybdis Surveillance (The Asian paddle crab) o Difficult to catch - in first 18 months only caught 8 Charybdis in Tauranga Harbour, from 1200 traps o Charybdis numbers in the Tauranga Harbour had grown considerably in the last year o Ōhiwa Harbour Charybdis represented a further range extension of this species · Mediterranean fanworm surveillance Tauranga Harbour 2019 -2020 o All fanworm were removed by divers and all vessels where fanworm were detected were cleaned o Demolition wharf incursion may have occurred due to an in water clean · Inter-Regional Pathways Plan o Joint marine pest pathway plan applied within the coastal marine area of all four regions that set a requirement for all craft to meet biofouling hull standards when moving o Inter-Regional Pathway Pan would help manage the spread of marine pests via working in a consistent manner across the Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions o The Partnership had been considering how best to manage the inter-regional spread of marine pests. This work had included seeking communities’ feedback on marine pest issues and options via a discussion document in 2019 o Council had agreed that the partnership develop a formal proposal for an inter-regional marine pest pathway plan under the Biosecurity Act 1993.
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9. Whakahoutanga Kōrero
Verbal Updates
9.1 |
Whareroa Marae Air Quality Issues Recommendation Update BOPRC General Manager, Integrated Catchments Chris Ingle provided a verbal update on progress made following a recommendation made to BOPRC and TCC on matters relating to Whareroa Marae air quality issues: |
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Key Points - Staff: · Both Councils had agreed to take action following Tauranga Moana Advisory Group’s June 19 2020 recommendation for the urgent development of an action plan and the commissioning of an independent, comprehensive report to investigate the potential for instigating a managed retreat of surrounding pollutant industries · Next steps would be the drafting of an independent report by Paul Beverley, Partner at Buddle Findlay, jointly funded by BOPRC and TCC · Paul Beverley was scheduled to visit Whareroa marae during the week of 21 September 2020 · Once the draft report had been finalised, Paul Beverley, as a first step would present the report to the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group.
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Discussion – Review of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group meeting format Chairperson Matemoana McDonald invited members of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group to share their views relating to the current format of the Group’s meetings and suggestions on the format/agenda/procedures for future meetings: |
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Key Points - Members: · In view of the apologies received from Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pūkenga representatives for today’s meeting, their input on this important topic would be required as part of ongoing future discussion on the matter · It was vital to progress from an Advisory Group format to a co-governance forum/authority and advance constructive mahi · Past inspections-in-loco/tours of the harbour had been informative; future tours to the catchments area/bush would be useful · Presentations on the contents of the Te Maru O Kaituna River Document and the Rangitāiki River Forum’s Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki/Pathways of the Rangitāiki would be useful/inspirational for the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group as it would provide a practical example of where the Group would be going · Presentations on the Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plan 2016-2026 would be valuable · Should continue with updates on the combined Programme for Tauranga Moana/Dashboard of activities, highlighting the annual work plan projects for BOPRC, TCC and WBOPRC as well as shared projects · There were a lot of proactive preparations that could be undertaken to prepare for settlement · Should not wait for legislation/treaty settlement to be finalised, in the interim, mahi should continue · The gap caused by iwi not having a technical co-ordination support should be considered · Suggested that, based on the 24 marae located in the Tauranga Moana area, consideration be given that these marae be given an opportunity to provide input/presentations to TMAG on matters relating to the health of the harbour that were important to them. One possibility would be to allow 15 minutes per meeting as part of the public forum on a rotational basis. This would help hapū connect to the forum, without necessarily allowing a permanent seat around the table · Caution should be taken to ensure that the TMAG not become a dumping ground for general issues; the key focus should remain the harbour and it’s catchments. However, the people of Tauranga Moana remained the most important. |
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Item for Staff Follow Up: · Staff to take into consideration the above key points raised by members of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group with regard to the agenda/format of the Group’s future meetings.
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10. Ngā Take
Tōmuri Hei Whakaaroaro
Consideration of Items not on the Agenda
Nil
11. Rā Hui
Whai Ake: 11 December 2020
Next Meeting Date:11 December 2020
Noted
12. Karakia Kati
Closing Prayer
A karakia was provided by Charlie Tawhiao.
12:45 pm – the meeting closed.
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Confirmed
Cr Matemoana McDonald
Chairperson, Tauranga Moana Advisory Group
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Pūrongo
Ki: |
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group |
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Rā
Hui: |
11 December 2020 |
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Kaituhi
Pūrongo: |
Merinda Pansegrouw, Committee Advisor |
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Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: |
Yvonne Tatton, Governance Manager |
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Kaupapa: |
To advise members of a change of membership |
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Appointment of New Representative for Tauranga Moana Advisory Group - Ngati Pukenga
Whakarāpopototanga Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust has advised an amendment to their representatives on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group.
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Ngā
tūtohutanga
Recommendations
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the report, Appointment of New Representative for Tauranga Moana Advisory Group - Ngati Pukenga .
2 Notes the replacement of Kylie Smallman with Keepa Smallman as the interim representative for Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group.
Te Renunanga o Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust Kaiwhakahaere Violet Smallman has advised a change in the Ngāti Pūkenga membership on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group as per correspondence received 30 October 2020. (Refer Attachment 1)
2.
Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations
2.1
Ngā Mōrea me Ngā
Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations
There are no significant risks associated with this matter/subject/project/initiative.
2.2
Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature and there is no need to consider climate change impacts.
2.3
Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature and there is no need to consider climate change impacts.
2.4
Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature
2.5
Te Hāngai ki te Pou Tarāwaho Rautaki
Alignment with Strategic Framework
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature.
2.6
Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications
There are no material unbudgeted financial implications and this fits within the allocated budget.
Attachment 1 - Change in Membership - Ngati Pukenga - Keepa Smallman ⇩
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Pūrongo
Ki: |
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group |
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Rā
Hui: |
11 December 2020 |
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Kaituhi
Pūrongo: |
Merinda Pansegrouw, Committee Advisor |
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Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: |
Yvonne Tatton, Governance Manager |
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Kaupapa: |
To advise members of a chance of membership |
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Tauranga City Council Membership Change on Tauranga Moana Advisory Group
Whakarāpopototanga Tauranga City Council has advised of an amendment to their representatives on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group.
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Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the report, Tauranga City Council Membership Change on Tauranga Moana Advisory Group ;
2 Notes the resignation of Jako Abrie as a Councillor at Tauranga City Council;
3 Notes the appointment of Councillor Heidi Hughes as the Tauranga City Council representative on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group, replacing Jako Abrie.
1. He Whakamārama
Background
Following Jako Abrie’s resignation from Tauranga City Council City, the Council, at its meeting held on 17 November 2020, resolved that Councillor Heidi Hughes be appointed as the replacement representative for Tauranga City Council on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group. (Refer Attachment 1).
2. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations
2.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations
There are no significant risks associated with this matter/subject/project/initiative.
2.2 Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature and there is no need to consider climate change impacts.
2.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature.
2.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature.
2.5 Te Hāngai ki te Pou Tarāwaho Rautaki
Alignment with Strategic Framework
The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature.
2.6 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications
There are no material unbudgeted financial implications and this fits within the allocated budget.
Attachment 1 - Tauranga Moana Advisory Group - Replacement for Cr Abrie ⇩
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Pūrongo
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Tauranga Moana Advisory Group |
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Rā
Hui: |
11 December 2020 |
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Kaituhi
Pūrongo: |
Merinda Pansegrouw, Committee Advisor |
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Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: |
Tone Nerdrum Smith, Committee Advisor |
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Kaupapa: |
Consideration of membership request |
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Nga Potiki Membership Request
Whakarāpopototanga The Ngā Potiki Membership request was considered at the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group meeting held on 18 September 2020. Following consideration, the item was deferred to the next meeting scheduled for 11 December 2020 to enable all parties to the partnership agreement to consider the Ngā Potiki Membership request.
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Ngā
tūtohutanga
Recommendations
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the deferred report, Nga Potiki Membership Request (Attachment 1) for further consideration.
1. He Whakamārama
Background
The Ngā Potiki Membership request was considered at the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group meeting held on 18 September 2020. (Report attached as Attachment 1)
In view of the apologies received from iwi representatives for the 18 September 2020 meeting, the consensus was that the item be deferred to the next meeting to enable all parties to the partnership agreement to consider the Ngā Potiki Membership request.
The resolution by the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group on 18 September 2020 was as follows:
“That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group defers the report, Ngā Potiki Membership Request, to the next meeting of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group scheduled for 11 December 2020 to allow the iwi/hapū representatives to consider the request and report back to the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group.”
2. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps
Iwi/hapū representatives to report back to the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group following consideration of the membership request received by Ngā Potiki at the 18 September 2020 Tauranga Moana Advisory Group meeting.
Attachment 1 - Nga Potiki Membership Request - Report to TMAG 18 September 2020 PDF ⇩
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Pūrongo
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Tauranga Moana Advisory Group |
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Rā
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11 December 2020 |
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Kaituhi
Pūrongo: |
Heidi Fraser, Programme Coordinator Integrated Catchments |
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Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: |
Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments |
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Kaupapa: |
To provide Tauranga Moana Advisory Group members with the Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report. |
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Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report
Whakarāpopototanga The purpose of this report is to provide the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group with the 2019/20 Annual Report for the Tauranga Moana Programme. The annual report outlines progress against the 2019/20 annual work plan. |
Ngā
tūtohutanga
Recommendations
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the report, Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report.
1. He Whakamārama
Background
The Tauranga Moana Programme was formally established in 2013 to deliver on the community’s expectations for the health of the Tauranga Harbour. The Programme coordinates, prioritises and delivers on work related to the harbour and catchment.
The Tauranga Moana Advisory Group was established in 2014. The aim of the Group is to share information and provide direction to staff of partner agencies until a formal Governance Group is established.
The Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report is provided in Appendix 1 and measures performance against the annual work plan. Programme highlights are captured on page 2 of the report.
2.1 Achievements
· Coast Care’s education programme was delivered to 1,850 students across Tauranga Moana. 2,580 volunteers donated 4,506 hours of their time and planted 34,700 plants across 6ha of dunes this season.
Through Coast Care PGF funding, support has been provided for Matakana Island to develop skills in environmental monitoring and plant identification.
· Acquisition of the reserve for the Te Tawa ki Tahataharoa wetland project has been completed. Design planning in conjunction with Pirirakau is being undertaken.
· The Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway is open for use between Ōmokoroa and the northern end of the SH 2 Wairoa River Bridge. Discussions continue with parties on plans for the final section connecting into Tauranga city’s urban cycleway network.
· The Regional Wastewater Management Group have developed a regional best practice guide for the management of wastewater overflows.
· Two major landowners above the Kaiate Falls catchments have signed Environmental Programmes and works have commenced. In total 20ha of land will be retired.
· The Waterline schools programme has been presented to 16 schools involving 2,190 students. An online learning module was developed ensuring schools still had access to the Waterline programme during COVID levels four and three. The Great Waste Race programme was delivered to 28 kindergartens.
· Marine Biosecurity staff carried out comprehensive surveillance across Tauranga Harbour. 3,155 boat hulls, 41.2km of marina pontoons, 115 mooring blocks, 1,251 marine/wharf piles and 4km of hard structures were inspected.
A total of 1,024 hours were spent searching for Mediterranean fanworm and Styela clava. Mediterranean fanworm was detected at 24 sites (12 vessels, 9 benthic sites and 3 structures). A large infestation (827) were found at Demolition Wharf on the seafloor. Styela clava was detected at 6 sites (1 vessel and 6 structures).
· Asian paddle crab numbers have increased significantly in the last year with 42 caught from 295 crab traps, up from five in 2018/19.
· BOPRC has decided not to pursue further development of the mangrove mowing hovercraft and will instead continue with current contracted manual labour control. In the 2019/20 year contractors manually controlled 41.44 ha of mangrove seedlings.
· Flood hazard maps and design levels for the Uretara Stream have been updated. This project is now complete.
3. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations
3.1 Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change
Climate Change considerations will be factored into projects undertaken by the three agencies. For example, implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and cycleway/pathway creation. Ongoing adaptation by the Programmes is necessary to respond to the impacts of climate change.
3.2 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori
Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Pūkenga have articulated their collective vision and aspirations in relation to Tauranga Moana through the Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plans 2008 and 2016-2026. The priority issues, outcomes and actions identified in the Iwi Management Plans influence the work undertaken through the Tauranga Moana Programme. The three Iwi are partners in the programme, and oversee the programme as members of the Taranga Moana Advisory Group.
4. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps
The Programme will continue implementing approved projects throughout 2020/21.
Attachment 1 - 2019 20 Annual Report Tauranga Moana Programme ⇩