Agenda of Rangitāiki River Forum - Friday, 3 December 2021

Rangitāiki River Forum

Membership

Chairperson	Vacant – to be appointed
Deputy Chairperson	Bronco Carson (Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare)
Tangata Whenua Members
One appointed representative each:
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa	Terewai Kalman Karito Paul (Alternate)
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare	Jane Nicholas (Alternate)
Ngāti Tūwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Settlement Trust	Clifford Te Riini Reverend Paora Hunia (Alternate)
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa	Miro Araroa Tuwhakairiora O'Brien (Alternate)
Hineuru Iwi Trust	Mei Winitana Brenda Lewis (Alternate)
Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua	Ngapera Rangiaho
Te Kotahitanga o Ngāti Tūwharetoa	Whakaeke Ritete Ngatoru Wall (Alternate)
Council Members
One appointed members each:
Whakatāne District Council	Cr Alison Silcock Cr Wilson James (Alternate)
Taupō District Council	Cr John Williamson Cr Tangonui Kingi (Alternate)
Up to five appointed members:
Bay of Plenty Regional Council	Cr Bill Clark Cr Toi Kai Rākau Iti Cr Stacey Rose Cr Kevin Winters
Quorum	Three iwi members and three Council members and must include a Ngāti Whare member and a Ngāti Manawa member.
Meeting frequency	Quarterly

Other iwi and local authorities through consensus of the Forum, may join the Forum.

Vision

Te Mana o Te Wai – The First Right to Water is to the Water.

Mission

Te Reo o Te Wai - Te Mana – The voice of the Water, restoring Te Mana o Te Wai.

Purpose

To protect and enhance the environmental, cultural, and spiritual health, wellbeing and sustainable use of the Rangitāiki River and its resources, for the benefit of present and future generations.

Scope

The Rangitāiki River Forum’s scope covers the geographical area of the Rangitāiki River Catchment including the Rangitāiki River, Whirinaki River, Wheao River and Horomanga River as referenced in the following Settlement Acts: Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Act 2012; Ngāti Manawa Claims Settlement Act 2012; Tūhoe Claims Settlement Act 2014; Hineuru Claims Settlement Act 2016; Ngāti Tūwharetoa Claims Settlement Act 2018.

This is a permanent joint committee under the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), and co-governance partnership between local authorities and iwi that share an interest in the Rangitāiki River, and must not be discharged unless all of the appointing organisations agree to the discharge.

Role

· Prepare and approve the Rangitāiki River Document for eventual recognition by the Regional Policy Statement, Regional Plans and District Plans.

· Promote the integrated and coordinated management of the Rangitāiki River.

· Engage with and provide advice to:

§ Local Authorities on statutory and non-statutory processes that affect the Rangitāiki River, including under the Resource Management Act 1991.

§ Crown agencies that exercise functions in relation to the Rangitāiki River.

· Monitor the extent to which the purpose of the Rangitāiki River Forum is being achieved including the implementation and effectiveness of the Rangitāiki River Document.

· Gather information, disseminate information and hold meetings

· Take any other action that is related to achieving the purpose of the Forum.

Decision Making

The Forum must make its decisions by a vote at a meeting and must seek to achieve consensus, be consistent with and reflect the purpose of the Forum and acknowledge the interests of iwi in particular parts of the Rangitāiki and its catchments.

Power to Act

The Forum has the discretion to determine in any particular circumstance whether to exercise any function identified and to what extent any function identified is exercised.

Power to Recommend

To the partner organisations on any matters within the Forum’s delegated role as it deems appropriate.

Rangitāiki River Forum members report directly to their respective organisations.

Rangitāiki River Forum Minutes

3 September 2021

Rangitāiki River Forum

Ngā Meneti

Open Minutes

Commencing: Friday 3 September 2021, 10.30 am

Venue: Via Zoom (Audio Visual Meeting)

Heamana Tuarua

Deputy Chairperson: Bronco Carson (Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare)

Ngā Kopounga

Members: Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Cr Bill Clark, Cr Toi Kai Rākau Iti, Cr Stacey Rose,
Cr Kevin Winters

Hineuru Iwi Trust

Mei Winitana

Taupō District Council

Cr John Williamson, Cr Tangonui Kingi (Alternate)

Te Kotahitanga o Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Whakaeke Ritete

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa

Miro Araroa, Tuwhakairiora O'Brien (Alternate)

Te Runanga o Ngāti Manawa

Karito Paul (Alternate)

Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua

Ngapera Rangiaho

Whakatane District Council

Cr Alison Silcock, Cr Wilson James (Alternate)

Te Hunga i Tae Ake

In Attendance: Bay of Plenty Regional Council: Cr Andrew von Dadelszen, Chris Ingle – General Manager Integrated Catchments, Kataraina O’Brien (Director Strategic Engagement), Nassah Rolleston-Steed (Principal Advisor, Policy & Planning), Anaru Vercoe (Pou Whainga – Principal Advisor), Gemma Moleta (Senior Planner (Water Policy), Ashleigh Grant (Kaikarere Communications Partner), Charles Harley (Team Leader Eastern Catchments), Kendall Smith (Land Management Officer), Glenn Ellery (Data Services Manager), Fiona Wood (Programme Coordinator Integrated Catchments), Mieke Kapa (Land Management Officer), Gina Mohi (Pūtaiao Mātauranga), Michelle Lee (Planner (Water Policy)

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa: Terewai Kalman (Board member), Maxeen Newton (Pou Taiao)

Taupō District Council: Cornelia Dempsey (Co-Governance Manager), Dylan Tahau (Iwi & Co-Governance Manager)

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa: Michal Akurangi (Manager Taiao)

Whakatāne District Council: Astrid Hutchinson

External: Jen Spence, Annie Tangata (Trustpower Limited)

Ngā Hōnea

Apologies: Chair Maramena Vercoe (Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa)

1. Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Karakia

A karakia was provided by Miro Araroa.

Mihi Whakatau

On behalf of the Forum, Miro Araroa provided a mihi of welcome to new appointed members from Taupō District Council, Cr John Williamson and Cr Tangonui Kingi (Alternate), which was supported by presiding Deputy Chair Bronco Carson.

2. Ngā Hōnea
Apologies

Resolved

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Accepts the apology from Maramena Vercoe tendered at the meeting.

Carson/Araroa

CARRIED

3. Whakapuakanga o Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

None declared.

4. Ngā Meneti
Minutes

Kia Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed

4.1

Rangitāiki River Forum Minutes - 4 June 2021

Resolved

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Confirms the Rangitāiki River Forum Minutes - 4 June 2021 as a true and correct record, subject to the following amendments:

· Minute Item 6.1 Forum Members’ Verbal Updates:

o Agenda page 12: Mei Winitana – Hineuru Iwi Trust - second bullet point: Remove reference to ‘Ngāti Tūwharetoa’.

o Agenda page 13: Ngapera Rangiaho – Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua – amend first sentence, second bullet point to read: “Community drop-in sessions held at Waiohau Marae were kaupapa driven and held on a need to basis”.

Rose/Rangiaho

CARRIED

5 Whakahoutanga Kōrero
Verbal Updates

5.2

Forum Members' Verbal Updates

Miro Araroa – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa

· Acknowledged the recent passings of Ngāti Awa leader and kaumātua Dr Joe Mason, Ngāti Awa kaumātua Pairama Ranapia, and respected Tauranga Moana leader and kaumātua Dr Kihi Ngātai.

· Chief Executive Officer Leonie Simpson had resigned from her position, which was currently open for application.

Cr Bill Clark – Bay of Plenty Regional Council

· Sought an update on the installation proposal for toilet amenities on the east side of the Thornton river mouth. Member Miro Araroa responded advising that this matter was being followed up by Ngāti Awa alternate member Mr Tu O’Brien.

Karito Paul – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa

· Toilet refuse and litter at Matahina Dam was getting out of control and needed to be addressed. Noted that this issue had been raised at a previous Forum meeting.

Tu O’Brien (Alternate) – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa

· Degradation of the environment on the eastern side of the Thornton river mouth was becoming an issue. Mr O’Brien had made an individual submission to the Whakatāne District Long Term Plan (LTP) but had not as yet received any feedback.

Cr Wilson James – Whakatāne District Council

· The LTP submission for installation of toilet amenities at Thornton river mouth was part of the Whakatāne District LTP.

· Would make enquiries regarding the above matter and litter issues at Matahina Dam.

10.44 am - Cr Tangonui Kingi withdrew from the meeting.

Mei Winitana – Hineuru Iwi Trust

· Materoa Brenda Lewis had been appointed as Hineuru Iwi Trust’s alternate on the Forum. A letter of formal notification to the Forum would be forthcoming.

· Ngāti Hineuru’s position on where it sat with the Forum would be articulated in a written statement in future.

· Noted the contentious relationship held with Meridian Energy in relation to a windfarm that had been setup on the mountain range of Tītīokura.

· Recently underwent a haerenga of places of interest/waahi tapu and streams that come from the mountain range that fed into Pouarua swamp at Matai Road, for which several iwi had interests. Looked forward to extending an invitation to the Forum in the near future to revisit those places of interest.

Whakaeke Ritete – Te Kotahitanga o Ngāti Tūwharetoa Trust (TKNT)

· Tauhara hapū had formed a good relationship with Contact Energy in relation to the development of the Tauhara geothermal power station. It was anticipated to employ up to 500 people, with the first option going to tangata whenua. To date, 50 tangata whenua had been employed. A letter of intent was being considered to seek the return of the whenua at a future point in time.

· Had contacted representatives of the East Taupō Lands Trust who had conveyed their interest in supporting a proposed Forum haerenga (field visit) to the source of the Rangitāiki awa.

· Affected hapū of rangatira whenua were forming good relationships with Taupō developers who wished to implement tikanga/kawa into their development processes.

5.3

Inclusion of added Iwi Representation on the Rangitāiki River Forum

Mei Winitana, member for Hineuru Iwi Trust spoke to this item.

Key Points:

· Ngāti Hineuru wished to seek inclusion of their association with the Rangitāiki awa within Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki (the River Document).

· Recommended that the Rangitāiki River Forum prepare for Ngāti Hineuru’s inclusion in the River Document, and associated Members’ Guide and Standing Orders.

· Noted that Ngāti Tūwharetoa (ki Taupō) and Ngāti Rangitihi (in the future) may potentially wish to seek the same inclusion.

· A report would be provided to a future Forum meeting for consideration.

Key Points - Staff:

· Principal Advisor Nassah Rolleston-Steed gave an overview of the processes for amending the River Document, as outlined on page 18 of the agenda.

· Pages within the River Document had already been dedicated to iwi associations, and it would be fair and reasonable to include the associations of other iwi that had joined the Forum following the enactment of the Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Settlement Acts.

Key Points - Members:

· Considered it would be a simple process to include and provide for iwi associations within the River Document.

Items for Staff Follow-Up:

· Liaise with Mei Winitana regarding any advice or assistance needed with reporting and preparing an update to the River Document.

6. Ngā Pūrongo
Reports

Ngā Whakatau e Hiahiatia Ana
Decisions Required

6.1

Membership Changes

Presented by: Cornelia Dempsey, Co-Governance Manager, Taupō District Council

Key Points:

· Cr John Williamson had been appointed as Taupō District Council’s primary member and Cr Tangonui Kingi as the alternate.

· Cr Williamson provided background on his third term as a Taupō District councillor alongside Cr Kingi and his roles on Council: environmental portfolio, member of Te Kōpu ā Kānapanapa, and Co-Chair of Te Arawa River Iwi Trust (TARIT)/Taupō District Council Committee.

· Looked forward to meeting members in person and contributing to the Forum.

· Noted that Cr Kingi had been in attendance earlier at the meeting, but was experiencing issues with internet connectivity.

Resolved

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Receives the report, Membership Changes.

2 Confirms the appointments of Cr John Williamson and Cr Tangonui Kingi representing Taupō District Council, replacing existing members Cr Kylie Leonard and Cr Anna Park.

Rangiaho/Araroa

CARRIED

6.2

Participation of the RRF in the Essential Freshwater Policy Programme

Presentation - Participate Online Engagement – NPS-FM Values and Environmental Outcomes: Objective ID A3924434

Website link: Mapping our treasured freshwater sites | Participate BOPRC

Anaru Vercoe presented the report, which was followed by a presentation from Gemma Moleta and Ashleigh Grant on the Regional Council’s Participate BOPRC online engagement tool for mapping freshwater sites and values.

Key Points:

· Referred to the options outlined in the report and sought a decision on how the Forum may wish to participate in the Essential Freshwater Policy Programme (EFPP).

· In response to the Forum Chair’s request for members’ feedback, one response had been received suggesting that the Forum collaborate with
Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority to consider common matters.

· Tangata whenua had a distinct and crucial role to participate and identify Mātauranga, mahinga kai and associated tohu, which was separate to the Forum’s role to align participation with its purpose and functions.

· In considering the participation options, the Forum would need to manage what was possible within its workload.

Key Points - Members:

· Participation options should align with the purpose, vision and objectives of the River Document.

· Regarding sub-regional hui, Ngāti Hineuru, Ngāti Whare and Ngāti Manawa had held informal discussions based on shared interests and whakapapa.

· A level of confusion and frustration had arisen from two separate external workshops that had been held for tangata whenua by the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM); and the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) on the Three Waters reform. From a Maori perspective, Three Waters, NPSFM and Te Mana o te Wai (TMoTW) were interrelated, but were being dealt with in silos.

· Suggested a Forum workshop co-facilitated by Regional Council staff, MfE and DIA representatives may help to clarify matters.

· The Forum was in a unique position to bring iwi views together.

· Iwi had existing documents that may enhance understanding and relationships.

In Response to Questions - Staff:

· Option B: establish and run workshops with tangata whenua on TMoTW and Mahinga Kai – may provide an opportunity for the Forum to hear tangata whenua views, gain understanding, connect and establish stronger relationships.

· Option D: Participation in selection of hearing commissioner nominations (tangata whenua representative) – the Forum’s role could be to help facilitate the process, but would not override the recommendations of tangata whenua.

· The NPSFM was being led by MfE and the Three Waters programme sat with the DIA. In addition, the Water Services Act had also raised a number of issues for tangata whenua.

· Suggested that staff provide clarity for the Forum on the NPSFM, Three Waters and TMoTW matters at a future workshop, and suggested that Council Chairman Doug Leeder, who sat on the national freshwater implementation group, may be able to provide further context and understanding.

Presentation – Participate BOPRC

Key Points:

· Presented two online participation webpage tools that were now live and available to the wider community and tangata whenua to identify freshwater values that would help the National Objectives Framework vision, values, objectives, attributes and limit setting for the region’s freshwater management units.

· A number of values had already been identified through past involvement of the Rangitāiki freshwater community group, Regional Policy Statement (RPS) Change 3 and iwi/hapū management plans, however the online participation tools allowed further input to be provided.

· Information that was identified as sensitive could be withheld from public accessibility.

· Kaupapa Māori page

o Was dedicated to tangata whenua to identify and map freshwater values through a kaupapa Māori lens

o Could be adjusted to reflect specific values

o Required a link, password and completion of registration to access

o Pages could be secured where data sovereignty wished to be maintained.

o Online links were available to resources such as TMoTW, Te Hononga: Māori Regional Engagement Plan and Mātauranga Māori documents

o Online engagement tool was an additional option under Te Hononga

o Iwi members could contact Anaru Vercoe in the first instance, if interested in accessing the Kaupapa Māori page.

· People could follow the pages to receive updates.

· Nicola Green (Principal Advisor, Policy & Planning) would present to the Forum in the near future on how the River Document and Change 3 to the RPS could be incorporated into the vision requirements under the NPSFM.

· Management of conflicting land values would be directed by the NPSFM.

Items for Staff Follow Up:

· Provide further information to Ngapera Rangiaho on the Participate online engagement pages.

Resolved

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Receives the report, Participation of the RRF in the Essential Freshwater Policy Programme;

2 Requests a dedicated workshop on Te Mana o Te Wai, and extends an invitation to Regional Council Chairman Doug Leeder to attend and provide a national context/overview.

Araroa/Winitana

CARRIED

11:53 am – Cr Tangonui King entered the meeting.

11:54 – Whakaeke Ritete withdrew from the meeting.

6.3

Whakatāne District 2021 Representation Review

Presented by: Cindy Butt, Manager Governance Services | Tumu Mana Whakahaere

Key Points:

· Provided an update on key changes that had been made by the Whakatāne District Council at its meeting on 17 August 2021:

o A decision had been made on the names of the general wards (Rangitāiki, Whakatāne-Ōhope and Te Urewera) and Māori wards (Rangitaiki, Whakatāne -Ōhope and Toi ki Uta).

o The following changes to general ward boundaries were proposed:

§ Area from Golf Links Road to Shaw Road to be transferred from the Rangitāiki general ward into Whakatāne-Ōhope general ward.

§ Southern part of the Rangitāiki general ward that included Te Mahoe Village was proposed to be transferred into the Te Urewera general ward.

· The Rangitāiki Māori Ward and the Te Urewera sub-division of the Murupara Community Board did not comply with the legal requirement of population balance, therefore the Local Government Commission would make a decision on the proposal.

In Response to Questions:

· Rationale regarding the composition of the proposed wards was balancing communities of interest and population criteria, as a requirement under the Local Electoral Act, noting the challenge of having large pockets of rural and conservation land in areas with little population.

· Te Mahoe Village residents had not been consulted, but welcomed the opportunity to engage if there was interest from them.

· Encouraged submissions to be made to the representation proposal, and for any concerns to be outlined.

12:05 pm – Cr Stacey Rose withdrew from the meeting.

Key Points - Members:

· Te Mahoe residents primarily had whakapapa connections with Te Teko and may have an issue with the proposed boundary change.

· Ngapera Rangiaho had been in contact and would be following up with the Chair of Te Mahoe Village Community Trust and village residents who were aware of the representation proposal.

· Questioned whether a submission from the Forum on the representation review process was within the scope of the Forum’s purpose.

Resolved

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Receives the report, Whakatāne District 2021 Representation Review.

Winters/Rangiaho

CARRIED

Hei Pānui Anake
Information Only

6.4

Rangitaiki Catchment Programme Reporting

Presentation - Upper Rangitaiki Focus Catchment Programme Update: Objective ID A3927446

Charles Harley presented the report, followed by a presentation from Kendall Smith on the Upper Rangitāiki Focus Catchment Programme.

Key Points:

· 2021/2022 Annual Work Plan had been delayed due to the Councils’ Long Term Plan processes, for which programme budgets were now confirmed.

· Presentation on the Upper Rangitāiki Focus Catchment Programme outlined the following:

o Catchment summary and land use

o Key issues: high nitrate, eutrophic levels and land erosion due to pumice soils which influence mobile nutrients into groundwater

o Project progress report card for May 2021

§ Noted great uptake by landowners with significant investment going into environmental protection

§ 2021-23 Work Plan was supported by substantial funding from Central Government.

o Staff were working with farmers to assess nutrient losses, nitrogen reduction scenarios and how these would impact operations.

o Next Steps:

§ Continue fencing waterways and wetlands, mitigating critical source areas (low land), implementing good management practices, help farmers understand the issues and mitigation, and develop long-term water quality data sets

§ Work with Regional Council science/policy teams to identify nitrogen reductions required

§ Would like to develop relationships with local iwi and hapū

Key Points - Members:

· Noted the following reporting corrections:

o 2020-2021 Annual Report results and highlights (page 48 of the agenda) - Installation of the flying fox at the reserve at Lake Aniwaniwa had been funded by Holly’s Playground Committee and overseen by the Whakatāne District Council.

o 2020-2021 Annual Report (page 70 of the agenda) – Lake Aniwaniwa shade sails had been 50% funded by Holly’s Playground Committee.

o 2021-2022 Annual Work Plan (page 90 of the agenda) - Lake Aniwaniwa regional playground facility was developed in conjunction with Holly’s Playground Committee (not the Galatea Reserves Committee); development of the walkway was being undertaken by the Galatea Trails Trust; and KPI/Deliverable fourth bullet point was in conjunction with Holly’s Playground Committee (not the Murupara Community Board).

· Whakatāne District Council were liaising with the Department of Conservation in regards to a solution for toilet amenities on the eastern side of the Thornton river mouth, which was still a work in progress. Cr James would provide an update on this at the next Forum meeting.

· Pest control and wetland restoration at Karamuramu wetland had seen positive results in the first year with regeneration of bird life. Commended the work being undertaken and the involvement of rangatahi/youth groups.

In Response to Questions - Staff:

· Would follow-up with Whakatāne District Council staff regarding the reporting corrections for Lake Aniwaniwa.

· Rangitāiki catchment fish surveys were on hold due to new NPSFM reporting requirements for ecosystems and habitats, which needed survey criteria to be re-grouped.

· Staff were waiting for release of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity to provide direction on future work.

· Wallaby surveillance and control along the western river edge at Matahina was planned within the 2021/2022 annual work plan.

· Nitrogen in the upper catchment was predominantly diffuse nitrate, which was difficult to pinpoint, therefore staff were targeting farm practices.

· The cause of high eutrophic levels was from land use and free pumice soil, which posed a challenge for nitrogen reduction.

· Eutrophic levels were often impacted by high nitrogen and phosphorus levels, which could also affect water quality downstream.

Items for Staff Follow Up:

· Provide a communication update on wallaby surveillance and control at Matahina.

Resolved

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Receives the report, Rangitaiki Catchment Programme Reporting.

Carson/Paul

CARRIED

7. Whakaaturanga
Presentations

7.1

BOPRC Environmental Data Portal Demonstration

Website link – https://www.boprc.govt.nz/environment/maps-and-data/environmental-data

Presented by: Glenn Ellery, Data Services Manager

12:47 pm – Cr Iti withdrew from the meeting.

Key Points:

· Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s (BOPRC) Environmental Data Portal made data that was collected and held by BOPRC publicly available for use.

· The portal followed Central Government open data standards and principles, met national data quality standards and had been designed to protect data where needed.

· The home page provided a video on how to use the portal, along with frequently asked questions.

· Data searches and sets of reports could be saved, exported, downloaded and shared with others.

· Issues and enhancements were frequently considered for how to make the portal more user friendly and to add further value to how the data could be used.

· Provided an overview of some of the portal’s features – air quality, river levels, water quality, wave buoys (Bowentown and Pukehina), interactive map, extensive list of search parameters, recent to historical data.

· Contact details for any queries was available on the portal home page.

In Response to Questions:

· Work was underway to provide river flow warning lines via the dashboard to provide context of river heights during heavy rainfall events.

· Improvements for using the portal via a mobile app were being discussed with the developer, however noted that mobile phone functionality was unlikely to ever be the same as computer/laptop functionality.

Key Points - Members:

· Commended the portal as a great tool.

8. Karakia Kati
Closing Karakia

A karakia was provided by Miro Araroa.

1:05 pm – the meeting closed.

Confirmed

Bronco Carson

Deputy Chairperson, Rangitāiki River Forum



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Rangitāiki River Forum
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	3 December 2021
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Shari Kameta, Committee Advisor
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Yvonne Tatton, Governance Manager Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments
Kaupapa: Purpose:	To confirm the appointment of new members onto the Forum and consider the appointment of a new Chairperson.

Change in Membership and Appointment of a Chairperson

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

The report seeks to confirm changes in Forum membership for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa (TRONM) and Hineuru Iwi Trust; and for the Forum to consider the appointment of a new Chairperson.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Receives the report, Change in Membership and Appointment of a Chairperson.

2 Confirms the following appointments onto the Rangitāiki River Forum:

• Terewai Kalman as the appointed member for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa, replacing Maramena Vercoe; and

• Brenda Lewis as the alternate member for Hineuru Iwi Trust;

3 Selects System B as the voting system for the election of a Chairperson.

4 Elects __________________ as the Chairperson of the Rangitāiki River Forum.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

Changes in Membership

Advice has been received of the following membership changes for the Forum:

1. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa (TRONM) has appointed Terewai Kalman as their appointed member, replacing Maramena Vercoe who has stepped down to focus on other priorities for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa.

2. Hineuru Iwi Trust has appointed Brenda Lewis as their alternate.

Terewai Kalman and Brenda Lewis are welcomed to the Forum and acknowledgement is made to Maramena Vercoe for her substantial contribution having served on the Forum for nine years since the Forum’s establishment in May 2012, serving as the Deputy Chair for the first three years and then the Chairperson for the last six and a half years.

Appointment of a Chairperson

Maramena Vercoe’s resignation from the Forum has created a vacancy for the Chairperson’s position which needs to be appointed. Provisions for the election of the Chairperson are set out under the Forum’s Standing Orders 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4 as follows:

• The Forum must decide by resolution to use one of two voting systems (as set out in section 2 below) when electing people to the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson positions.

• The appointment must be decided at a meeting by vote and by the majority of members present and voting.

• The appointment is for a term of 3 years, unless the Chairperson resigns or is removed by the Forum during that term, and may be reappointed by the Forum.

Chairperson Appointment Protocols

At its meeting on 4 December 2020, and after seeking direction from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa Board and Te Runanga o Ngāti Whare Board, Tangata Whenua Forum members discussed and continued to support the requirement that a quorum of the Forum must include both a Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare appointed member. This has also traditionally carried through to the Chair and Deputy Chair positions being held by appointed members from these two founding Treaty Settlement partners on a rotational basis.

2. Voting System for election of Deputy Chairperson

The Forum must resolve to use one of the following voting systems, as set out in the Forum’s Standing Orders:

“System A

(a) requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives the votes of a majority of the members of the Forum voting; and

(b) has the following characteristics:

(i) there is a first round of voting for all candidates; and

(ii) if no candidate is successful in that round there is a second round of voting from which the candidate with the fewest votes in the first round is excluded; and

(iii) If no candidate is successful in the second round there is a third, and if necessary subsequent round of voting from which, each time, the candidate with the fewest votes in the previous round is excluded; and

(iv) In any round of voting if 2 or more candidates tie for the lowest number of votes, the person excluded from the next round is resolved by lot.

System B

(a) requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives more votes than any other candidate; and

(b) has the following characteristics:

(i) there is only one round of voting; and

(ii) if 2 or more candidates tie for the most votes, the tie is resolved by lot.”

It is recommended that the Forum selects System B as its voting system.

3. The Voting Process

The following provides the steps in the voting process:

1. Forum resolves to adopt a voting system and the procedure in the event of a tie.

2. The Deputy Chairperson calls for nominations for the Chairperson (nominated and seconded).

3. Nominees may be allowed up to 10 minutes to make a presentation.

4. Voting for the appointment of the Deputy Chairperson as per the agreed system.

5. Chairperson declared elected.

In agreeing the voting process, ground rules are also agreed.

Ground Rules

a) A member may nominate or second themselves.

b) Any member may call for a Division – where the names of members voting for and against and any abstentions, are taken down in random order.

4. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

4.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

There are no significant risks associated with this decision.

4.2 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.

4.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature where there are no significant implications for Māori associated with the decision.

4.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement

Engagement with the community is not required as the recommended decision relates to internal Forum matters only.

4.5 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

There are no material unbudgeted financial implications and this fits within the allocated budget.

5. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

The Chair will assume the role for a term of three years until December 2024, unless they resign or are removed by the Forum during that term.



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Rangitāiki River Forum
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	3 December 2021
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Nassah Rolleston-Steed, Principal Advisor, Policy & Planning
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments
Kaupapa: Purpose:	Seek approval to amend Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki (the River Document) to incorporate Hineuru iwi narrative

Incorporating Hineuru narrative within Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki – Pathways of the Rangitāiki River Document

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

Ngāti Hineuru iwi seek their traditional associations with the Rangitāiki River tribal narrative be inserted into ‘Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki – Pathways of the Rangitāiki’ (Rangitāiki River Document). Text has been developed on behalf of the Hineuru Iwi Trust and is submitted for the Forum’s endorsement. The changes proposed are not considered material and staff recommend the River Document is updated to incorporate the Ngāti Hineuru traditional associations narrative without the need for a formal public consultation process.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1 Receives the report, Incorporating Hineuru narrative within Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki – Pathways of the Rangitāiki River Document.

2 Adopts the Ngāti Hineuru tribal narrative text included in section 2 below for insertion into ‘Ngā iwi me ona kōrero – Traditional associations with the Rangitāiki River’ section of the River Document without the need for a formal public consultation process.

3 Directs staff to replace the online River Document version linked to Toi Moana’s website with the latest version containing Ngāti Hineuru tribal narrative.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

At the 3 September Rangitāiki River Forum hui Ngāti Hineuru iwi sought inclusion of text within the River Document to recognise their traditional associations with the Rangitāiki River.

Forum members agreed it would be a simple process to update the River Document to include additional iwi associations with the Rangitāiki River. Regional Council staff were instructed to assist Mei Winitana, where required, to report back to the Forum suggested amendments Ngāti Hineuru seek to recognise their traditional associations with the Rangitāiki River.

2. Ngāti Hineuru Traditional Association

Hineuru Iwi Trust have prepared the following text proposed to be inserted into the ‘Ngā iwi me ōna korero -Traditional Associations’ section of the Rangitāiki River Document:

Ngāti Hineuru

Ko Titiokura te maunga

Ko Mōhaka te Awa

Ko te Rongopai me Piriwiritua ngā whare

Ko Te Hāroto te marae

Ko Hineuru te Iwi

Ko te Rangihīroa te Tangata

Ko Mataatua te waka.

Hineuru and her first husband Kiripakeke produced a son, Rangihurituni; her second husband, Rakauwhakapuna, a descendant of Tangiharuru, also produced a son, Tokowaru Rakauwhakapuna. Hineuru shared her lands between them and the descendants of Rangihurituni became known as Ngāti Hineuru.

Hineuru are tangata whenua within their rohe. They have held and continue to hold ahi-kā-roa (long occupation) since the original inhabitants first settled the land. The Hineuru rohe, although in a mountainous region, was in a pivotal position as it was the main access routes for iwi between Ahuriri to Taupō Nui a Tia, Toi Te Huatahi (Bay of Plenty) and further to Waikaremoana.

The north and north-eastern expanses^{^[1]} of the rohe are comprised of the Rangitāiki and Kaingaroa plains, which were traditionally seasonal mahinga kai areas rather than settlement. The core areas of occupation were the high-altitude lands located to the south of the plains. Many ‘areas of interest’^{^[2]} are shared or border those with Ngāti Whare and Ngāti Manawa, especially the upper reaches of the Rangitāiki river.

Indisputably, Ngāti Hineuru claim continued recognition of kaitiakitanga/ guardianship, trusteeship, and decision-making in respect to waterbodies and catchments within its area of interest. This kaitiaki role is an all-encompassing one, providing for the protection of biodiversity, the use and sustainable management of natural and physical resources for present and future generations, and the restoration and enhancement of damaged eco-systems^{^[3]}. Respectfully, we request any activities and collaborations relating to waterbodies and catchments within our area of interest, must be negotiated with Hineuru Iwi Trust.

Staff recommend the Ngāti Hineuru traditional association text be inserted after the Ngāti Tūwharetoa traditional association on page 17 of the Rangitāiki River Document.

3. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

3.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

There are no significant risks associated with amending the Rangitāiki River Document to recognise the traditional associations Ngāti Hineuru have with the Rangitāiki River. As previously reported to the 3 September 2021 Rangitāiki River Forum hui, both the River Document and the respective Claims Settlement Acts 2012 for Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare make provision for reviewing the Rangitāiki River Document.

The changes proposed to the Rangitaiki River Document are not considered material in nature. Under the settlement legislation review clauses if the Forum considers the Rangitāiki River Document can be amended in a way that is not material, they may simply approve the desired amendments by resolution at a Forum hui. The Forum have the discretion to approve the desired amendments by resolution, update the River Document online and notify its availability by public notice and state where it is available for inspection.

3.2 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.

3.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

Amending the River Document is in accordance with the Treaty principles of Partnership, Active Protection and Redress. There are positive effects for Ngāti Hineuru iwi in amending the Rangitāiki River Document to recognise their traditional associations with the Rangitāiki River. The Hineuru Claims Settlement Act 2016 includes a statutory acknowledgement over the Rangitāiki River and its tributaries from its source to the northern outskirts of the Hineuru rohe.

The statement of association of Ngāti Hineuru with the Rangitāiki River and its tributaries is recorded in section 14.6.2 of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Statutory Acknowledgements Compendium. It is worthwhile including the statement for context as follows:

The awa that are located within the Hineuru rohe have great spiritual importance, they are important in their own right, and in their connections to one another. Just as every element of the natural world has its own mauri, each awa in the Hineuru rohe has its own mauri and wairua which is unique to that awa. The wai that flows through the awa symbolises the link between the past and the present and acts as a force of connection: nga awa are the ribs of our tipuna, which flow from the Maunga carrying the lifeblood of Papatuanuku and the tears of Ranginui. The wai in nga awa, therefore create a unifying connection for the iwi with the awa, the spiritual world, and the Maunga itself. Our awa are a significant taonga, they are life-giving and provide both physical and spiritual sustenance.

The tangible linkages between the awa provided the iwi with a system of nga ara, or pathways throughout the rohe, and allowing iwi access the inland. River travel was important to Hineuru for both economic and social reasons.

In the north-eastern outskirts of the Hineuru rohe, the Rangitaiki River acted as the boundary between the Kaingaroa blocks to the west and the Heruiwi 1, Pukahunui and Runanga 1 blocks to the east. In this northern area, the significance of the river was both as a boundary and a landmark; it was not heavily utilised. However further south, the river, originating in the Ahimanawa Range in the heart of Hineuru lands, marked the boundary between the Runanga 1 and 2 blocks. In these lands, the river served as an important mahinga kai and resource.

The Rangitaiki Conservation Area lies within the former Runanga 2 block; the Runanga lands were a part of the core Hineuru rohe, being the location of numerous sites of significance including wahi tapu, kainga and mahinga kai. The lands adjoining the Rangitāiki associated wetlands were of particular cultural and historical significance.

The land which was known as the Runanga 2 block was an area rich in natural resources, although due to its volcanic geography, not to the same degree as the nearby settlement areas such as Tarawera, Te Haroto and Pohokura. For this reason the Runanga block was utilised in a more seasonal, temporal way. The richest part of the block was the southern portion which bordered the Rangitaiki River and the Tarawera block. This land was in Hineuru ownership for many generations; it was the site of numerous sites of significance including wahi tapu, kainga and mahinga kai.

Mahinga kai

The Rangitāiki River and tributaries were abundant with fish species resources, including tuna, trout and the freshwater koura. Hangi stones were also an important resource which were gathered and used to heat dwellings as well as to cook food.

The gathering and processing of tuna, trout and koura was a customary practice that strengthened cultural systems and whanaunga.

The river provided the people with drinking water, the importance of which should not be underestimated. It was a source of wairua, and the river was felt to have healing properties. For example, it was thought to aid with the healing of women after they had given birth. Rivers also provided spiritual cleansing, and the waters were used for the washing of Tupapaku and were also an important part of the process of ta moko. Every river had its own taniwha, and identity and potential use, and it was up to the individual or community to utilise it as appropriate to the particular circumstances. Springs were used particularly for more utilitarian washing purposes.

3.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement

The changes proposed to the River Document are not material. No community engagement is considered necessary to amend the River Document to recognise the traditional associations Ngāti Hineuru have with the Rangitāiki River.

3.5 Te Hāngai ki te Pou Tarāwaho Rautaki
Alignment with Strategic Framework

The changes proposed to the River Document to recognise the traditional associations Ngāti Hineuru have with the Rangitāiki River are in line with the Way We Work Community Outcomes in Council’s Long-Term Plan 2018-28.

3.6 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

There are no material unbudgeted financial implications and this fits within the allocated budget.

The costs associated with amending the River Document are largely administrative although there will be costs associated with publicly notifying its availability and where copies can be inspected. Staff do not propose printing further hard copies of the River Document. Only the e-Plan version will be updated and posted on Council’s website.

4. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Subject to the Forum adopting the text requested by Ngāti Hineuru in section 2 above, staff will update the e-Plan version accordingly and replace the River Document linked to Council’s website and publicly notify the changes in the Whakatāne Beacon and the Rotorua Daily Post newspapers.



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Rangitāiki River Forum
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	3 December 2021
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Nicola Green, Principal Advisor, Policy & Planning
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Namouta Poutasi, General Manager, Strategy & Science
Kaupapa: Purpose:	To provide an update on implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM) and the opportunities currently available to input into the mahi.

Essential Freshwater Policy Programme - Long-term Vision and Environmental Outcomes

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

This report provides the Rangitāiki River Forum (RRF) with an update on implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM). In particular it addresses preparation of a long-term vision for freshwater, freshwater values and environmental outcomes, how these relate to Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki and Regional Policy Statement Change 3: Rangitāiki River, and opportunities to provide input.

An initial discussion with members is sought about a long-term vision for freshwater and environmental outcomes for freshwater values in the Rangitāiki Catchment.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That the Rangitāiki River Forum:

1. Receives the report, Essential Freshwater Policy Programme - Long-term Vision and Environmental Outcomes.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM) provides updated direction to Council on how freshwater should be managed. Council’s work programme to implement the NPSFM (called the Essential Freshwater Policy Programme) will be delivered primarily via changes to the Regional Policy Statement (RPS) and Regional Natural Resources Plan (RNRP) that will be notified in 2024.

The NPSFM sets out a National Objectives Framework (NOF) and requirements to set vision statements. In summary Council must:

· identify freshwater management units (FMUs);

· develop a long-term vision for freshwater in each FMU that expresses what tangata whenua and communities want freshwater in the FMU to be like in the future;

· identify values within FMUs, including the compulsory values (ecosystem health, mahinga kai, threatened species and human contact);

· set environmental outcomes for each value that would achieve the long-term vision;

· identify attributes that help to measure the state of each value and set baseline states for each attribute;

· set target attribute states, environmental flows and levels;

· set rules and other methods, and prepare action plans to achieve environmental outcomes and visions;

· involve tangata whenua in this process; and

· engage with communities in this process.

Council must apply the hierarchy of obligations in Te Mana o te Wai at each step of the NOF process, which prioritises the health and well-being of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems first; the health needs of people (e.g. drinking water) second; and thirdly, the ability of people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural well-being.

2. Long-term visions for freshwater

Rangitāiki River catchment is identified as a draft FMU. Long-term visions for freshwater based on Te Mana o te Wai, and environmental outcomes can be set for this FMU, and/or part of this FMU. Long-term visions must set ambitious but reasonable goals, and timeframes to achieve those goals. Through engagement, we need to establish community and tangata whenua aspirations for the future of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems in the Rangitāiki River FMU.

2.1 Relationship with Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki and RPS Change 3: Rangitāiki River

The Rangitāiki River Forum (RRF) and constituent organisations have invested substantial time and effort into establishing Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki – the Rangitāiki River Document and the RPS Change 3, to recognise and provide for the vision, objectives, and desired outcomes in Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki. Both documents included public consultation processes. Staff also note the Forum has adopted Haerenga Whakamua – Our journey forward on 7 June 2019.

There is clearly an interface between the long-term vision and environmental outcome setting requirements of the NPSFM and these documents. The NPSFM clearly states that “nothing in the NPSFM permits or requires a local authority to act in a manner that is, or make decisions that are, inconsistent with relevant iwi participation legislation and or any directions or visions under that legislation”. Toi Moana is considering published material including the river document, more recent iwi planning documents, advice from the Rangitāiki Freshwater Futures Community Group and forming some working draft options for discussion that:

· deliver the new NPSFM requirements;

· retain and integrate with the Change 3 objectives and policies without change; and

· build on to, rather than repeat the effort invested and engagement to date.

Toi Moana staff request an initial discussion with members about freshwater long-term visions setting at this meeting, and will later report to RRF with a draft vision and outcomes for Rangitāiki after iwi and hapū engagement, and online public engagement.

3. Values and Outcomes Engagement

Toi Moana has launched online public engagement on freshwater values and environmental outcomes, seeking feedback on which rivers, wetlands and lakes in our region that are important to them and how happy people are with the current state. RRF members are encouraged to socialise this opportunity with their iwi, hapū, tāngata whenua, councils and members of the wider community who care about freshwater. To view the ‘mapping our treasured freshwater’ page prior to the meeting please use the following link: https://www.participate.boprc.govt.nz/index.php?cID=501.

Toi Moana has also launched an additional engagement page for tangata whenua access only, to provide opportunities to map their values for Ngā Taonga Wai Māori. Tangata whenua are able to share stories and/or photos of areas significant to them, identify areas where they gather kai, share ngā kōrero o neherā and describe how they fish from ngā taonga wai māori. This could also include areas of importance for tohi (ceremonial practices) or areas where they may gather rongoā or harakeke. The information gathered is not public, but is visible to other tangata whenua participants.

A public map is also available on the Council website to view values already identified throughout the region, including those identified in iwi planning documents, settlement acts, from previous tangata whenua engagement (where this information was not confidential), and from Freshwater Futures Community Group engagement. To view the public webmap see the following link:

https://boprc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d6bf40fcbf9046d2bb0fc421cd52da34

4. Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update

Attachment 1 provides a summary of NPSFM implementation progress made to date, and expected in 2022. In summary, this year has involved a large amount of technical / science investigations and reporting, initial regional policy review, and many meetings with iwi and hapū across the region to find out how they would like to be involved in freshwater management and identify capacity and capability needs. Next year will focus heavily on clarifying freshwater management issues, causes and developing options to address them and Council will continue to progress iwi and hapū involvement.

4.1 Ngā Kaitohutohu advisory group

Ngā Kaitohutohu is a Te Ao Maori and RMA technical advisory group that has been established to help ensure matters relating to Māori and work undertaken by tangata whenua is appropriately provided for in Regional Policy Statement and Regional Natural Resources Plan changes. Members are: Dr Kura Burke, Elva Conroy, Anthony Olsen, Des Heke and Koro Anderson.

4.2 Water quality and ecosystem health reporting tool

Toi Moana has identified current state, baseline state and 10-year trends at all long-term monitoring sites for all national water quality and ecology attributes that have been monitored to date, as well as for some additional attributes. There is a high level of public interest in this information, and so it has now been made available in a tool online. To view this tool, see the following link: https://envdata.boprc.govt.nz/Data/Dashboard/112

5. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

5.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

There are no significant risks associated with matters in this report.

5.2 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. Climate change impacts will be considered as part of implementing the NPSFM and reviewing the RNRP.

5.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

The NPSFM sets out requirements to involve tangata whenua in the management of freshwater and Council is progressing this in accordance with Te Hononga, Council’s Māori engagement approach for implementing the NPSFM.

Te Mana o Te Wai in the NPSFM 2020 represents a significant shift by central government to recognise the importance of tangata whenua involvement in the management of freshwater. Importantly, it signals inclusion of Mātauranga Māori in shaping up the policies that will be included in the notified plan. Tangata whenua have the opportunity to co-create a draft long term vision for the management of freshwater in the Rangitāiki catchment, to then be discussed with the community. This can incorporate the momoea o ngā tipuna, me ngā reanga e heke mai ai (the hopes and dreams of our ancestors and for the generations to come). Long term visions will connect tangata whenua to the role they will play in decision making and in monitoring the condition of Wai Māori.

5.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement

CONSULT

Whakauiuia

To obtain input or feedback from affected communities about our analysis, alternatives, and /or proposed decisions.

Community engagement on freshwater vision, values and outcomes will be primarily online in 2022. In 2023, Council will engage across the region on policy options and implications.

5.5 Te Hāngai ki te Pou Tarāwaho Rautaki
Alignment with Strategic Framework

NPSFM implementation and supporting RRF are both core, non-discretionary Toi Moana functions. They are both supported by the strategic framework and align with aspirations in Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki – the Rangitāiki River Document.

5.6 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

6. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Over the next three months, Council will:

1. Invite iwi organisations and hapū to discuss working draft long-term vision for freshwater and environmental outcomes for Rangitāiki and other FMUs;

2. Seek public feedback via Participate Bay of Plenty (online engagement) on draft long-term vision and outcomes for Rangitāiki and other FMUs;

3. Progress technical work towards identifying water quality and ecosystem health targets that would help us to achieve vision and outcomes for freshwater for all national attributes; and

4. Iwi and hapū continue to be invited and supported to express their values and Mātauranga Māori tohu that could be used to indicate the state/wellbeing of these values.

Tuhinga Tautoko
Attachments

Attachment 1 - Essential Freshwater Policy Programme update for 2021 and 2022 ⇩

[1] The above narrative is sourced from pp.12-16 of the ‘Ngāti Hineuru Deed of Settlement’ (2 April 2015)https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/OTS/Ngati-Hineuru/Ngati-Hineuru-Deed-of-Settlement-2-Apr-2015.pdf

[2] This narrative is composed to include the numerous ‘shared areas of interest’ listed in the ‘Attachments to the Ngāti Hineuru Deed of Settlement’ (2 April 2015)

https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/OTS/Ngati-Hineuru/Ngati-Hineuru-Attachments-2-Apr-2015.pdf.

[3] Item 5.14 page 66, Statutory Acknowledgements prepared by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council last updated 1 May 2019.