Agenda of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority

Membership

Chairperson	Dean Flavell (Tapuika Authority Trust)
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Matemoana McDonald (Bay of Plenty Regional Council)
Iwi Members One representative each appointed by: Tapuika Iwi Authority Trust Te Tāhuhu o Tawakeheimoa Trust Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust One member jointly appointed by: Tapuika Iwi Authority Trust and Te Kapu o Waitaha	Geoff Rice (Alternate) Nicki Douglas Erin Thompson (Alternate) Piki Thomas Rawiri Kingi (Alternate) Vacant
Council Members One representative each appointed by: Bay of Plenty Regional Council Rotorua Lakes Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council Tauranga City Council	Cr Jane Nees (Alternate) Mr Nick Chater (Lakes Community Board) Cr Tania Tapsell (Alternate) Cr Grant Dally Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour (Alternate) Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston Commissioner Bill Wasley (Alternate)
Informal Members Two informal members with voting rights appointed by: Te Komiti Nui o Ngāti Whakaue Bay of Plenty Regional Council	Maru Tapsell Manu Pene (Alternate) Cr Te Taru White
Quorum	The chairperson or deputy chairperson and two members appointed by iwi and two members appointed by the local authority appointing organisations
Meeting frequency	Quarterly

Purpose

The purpose of the Authority as set out in the Tapuika Claims Settlement Act 2014 is the restoration, protection and enhancement of the environmental, cultural and spiritual health and wellbeing of the geographical area of the Kaituna River Catchment as shown on deed plan OTS-209-79.

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

Role

· To prepare and approve the Kaituna River document in accordance with sections 125 and 127 of the Act.

· To monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the Kaituna River document.

· To support integrated and collaborative management of the river.

· To work with local authorities and crown agencies that exercise functions in relation to the Kaituna River:

§ to monitor the state of the river environment

§ to monitor the effectiveness of the management of the river

§ to engage with iwi in relation to their interests in the river and to consult them on how to manage the river.

· To provide advice and recommendations to local authorities:

§ relating to projects, action or research designed to restore, protect or enhance the health and wellbeing of the river

§ on appointment of commissioners to hear and decide applications for resource consents under the Resource Management Act 1991 that affect the river.

· To facilitate the participation of iwi in the management of the river.

· To monitor the extent to which the purpose of the Authority is being achieved, including the implementation and effectiveness of the Kaituna River document.

· To gather information, to disseminate information and to hold meetings.

· To take any action that the Authority considers is appropriate to achieve its purpose.

· The Authority may seek to obtain funds to enable it to perform its functions.

· Other iwi and local authorities may join the Authority through consensus of the Authority or through legislation.

Decision Making

The Authority 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 Authority and acknowledge the interests of iwi in particular parts of the Kaituna and its catchments.

If the Chair or Deputy Chair considers that the meeting is unlikely to achieve consensus on a matter, the decision on the matter may be made only by a 70% majority of those present. The Chair and the Deputy Chair of the Authority may vote but do not have a casting vote.

Power to Act

The Authority has discretion except as provided for in section 116(2) (a) of the Tapuika Claims Settlement Act to determine in any particular circumstances whether to perform any function specified and how and to what extent any function specified is performed.

Power to Recommend

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

The Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority members report directly to their respective organisations.

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Minutes

20 May 2022

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority

Ngā Meneti

Open Minutes

Commencing: Friday 20 May 2022, 9.30 am

Venue: Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, and via Zoom (Audio Visual Meeting)

Heamana

Chairperson: Dean Flavell (Tapuika Iwi Authority Trust)

Heamana Tuarua

Deputy Chairperson: Cr Matemoana McDonald (Bay of Plenty Regional Council)

Ngā Kopounga

Members: Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Cr Jane Nees (Alternate)

Tapuika Iwi Authority

Geoff Rice (Alternate)

Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa

Rawiri Kingi (Alternate)

Rotorua Lakes Council

Nick Chater (Lakes Community Board)

Cr Tania Tapsell (Rotorua Lakes Council)

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Cr Grant Dally

Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour (Alternate)

Informal Members: Te Komiti Nui o Ngāti Whakaue

Maru Tapsell

Manu Pene (Alternate)

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Cr Te Taru White

Te Hunga i Tae Ake

In Attendance: Bay of Plenty Regional Council: Cr Andrew von Dadelszen; Chris Ingle – General Manager Integrated Catchments; Pim De Monchy – Coastal Catchments Manager; Jo Watts – Senior Planner (Water Policy); Reuben Gardner – Senior Planner (Water Policy); Gemma Moleta - Senior Planner (Water Policy); James Dare – Environmental Scientist – Water Quality; Kirsty Brown – River and Drainage Assets Manager; Rawiri Bhana – Māori Policy Advisor; Riki-Lee Ainsworth - Planner; Jenny Teeuwen – Committee Advisor; Claudia Cameron – Committee Advisor

Western Bay of Plenty District Council: Matthew Leighton – Senior Policy Analyst

External: Mokoera Te Amo – Tapuika Iwi Authority and Te Kapu o Waitaha; Jane Walden - Co-Governance Secretariat; Elva Conroy and Hemi O’Callaghan - Pataka Kai Project

Ngā Hōnea

Apologies: Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston (Tauranga City Council), Commissioner Bill Wasley (Tauranga City Council), Erin Thompson (Te Tahuhu o Tawakeheimoa Trust) for absence, Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) for lateness and Cr Tania Tapsell (Rotorua Lakes Council) for early departure from the meeting.

1. Chair’s Opening Statement

Chair Dean Flavell formally opened the hui and advised that the hui was being recorded and that the recording would be uploaded to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council website and could be accessed via this link: Te Maru o Kaituna - Zoom Video Recording - 20 May 2022 - YouTube

2. Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Karakia

A karakia was provided by Mr Manu Pene.

3. Ngā Hōnea
Apologies

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Accepts the apologies from Commissioner Shad Rolleston, Commissioner Bill Wasley and Erin Thompson (for absence), Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour (for lateness) and Cr Tania Tapsell (for early departure from the meeting), tendered at the meeting.

Tapsell/Flavell

CARRIED

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

None declared.

5. Ngā Meneti
Minutes

Kia Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed

5.1

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Minutes - 25 February 2022

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Confirms the Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Minutes - 25 February 2022 as a true and correct record.

Nees/McDonald

CARRIED

6. Whakaaturanga
Presentations

6.1

Pataka Kai Project Update

Presentation: Pataka Kai Update: Objective ID A4101453

Presented by: Elva Conroy and Hemi O’Callaghan (Pataka Kai Project – Tapuika)

Key Points

· The purpose of the project was to enhance habitats for kai awa, and to enable hapū and iwi to demonstrate, in a practical way, kaitiakitanga of ngā awa me ngā taonga of the Kaituna River.

· Work completed to date included desktop research and the formation of a Working Group.

· The focus for the next twelve months was to develop and implement a fisheries monitoring plan and connect whānau, hapū and iwi to the project.

· The monitoring and management programmes would be line with the natural cycles of the tuna (eels), inanga (whitebait), kōura (crayfish), kākahi (freshwater mussels) and watercress.

· Working collaboratively with Tapuika and Waitaha.

· Looking at specific sites to take priority over the next year. One area in particular was the Parawhenuamea Stream.

· Invaluable advice and support had been received from Raponi Wilson (Department of Conservation) and Dr Kura Paul-Burke.

9.56am - Cr Tapsell withdrew from the meeting.

In Response to Questions

· The Parawhenuamea Stream was only one of a half dozen options and was chosen as a starting point for the project because of the nature of the stream and the importance of it culturally. What effect, if any, the old Te Puke landfill site had on the stream, was yet to be determined.

· Connecting to other research programmes in the region had not happened to date, but would happen when the project was more established.

· Delays with the Te Wai Māori contract had now been resolved.

Key Points - Members

· Thanks were expressed for the excellent update and getting the project to this point.

· The forum was reminded that Te Maru o Kaituna had a budget and funding from the budget could be made available to assist this project. The forum would be included in any budget decisions.

· It was suggested that the seven hectares of available land belonging to Tapuika and Whakaue just downstream of the Tauranga Eastern Link bridge across the Kaituna river, on the eastern side, would make a suitable area for a research station and would be a great place for learning.

7. Whakahoutanga Kōrero
Verbal Updates

7.1

Chairperson's Report - Verbal Update

Presented by: Chair Dean Flavell

Key Points

· The Chair welcomed Jane Waldon who had been appointed to the newly formed Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority and Rangitāiki River Forum Co-governance Secretariat position.

· AFFCO had advised that they were working through the issues raised at the first resource consent pre-hearing as well as working on draft conditions. These would be presented and discussed with submitters at a second pre-hearing meeting to be held on 24 May 2022.

· Regional Policy Statement (RPS) Change 5 (Kaituna River) hearing dates had been set for 11 – 13 October 2022.

· Last week, NZ Landcare Trust had facilitated an online discussion for the North Island on building meaningful catchment partnerships and hearing from Māori-led catchment groups about their mahi and insights. The Chair had been invited to sit on the panel for this discussion.

· An invitation to attend the DairyNZ and TAML Farm Wetland Environment Field Day at Maketū on 26 May 2022 from 11am to 1pm was extended.

· The work that Te Maru o Kaituna was doing would be promoted at the Te Kete o Matariki event at Te Puke on Thursday 23 June (education day with local schools), and Friday 24 June (community celebration day).

The following verbal updates were also provided

· Mr Nick Chater – Lakes Community Board

- Rotorua Zipline project - involved working with local mana whenua on the restoration of the land bordering the Kaituna River with a long term aim of turning three hectares in to twelve hectares of reserve. Projects to date including putting in 750 metres of stock fencing, removal of feral goats, and the planting of around 10,000 plants. The zipline was officially opened on 5 May 2022. Feedback to date, particularly from local iwi, was positive.

· Cr Te Taru White – Bay of Plenty Regional Council

- Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Quayside Holdings Ltd and Tapuika, work was forging ahead with the expressway connection to the Rangiuru Industrial Park.

- Provided a brief update on the Waihī Estuary restoration project.

10.36am – Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour entered the meeting.

· Cr Grant Dally – Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC)

- WBOPDC had progressed well with the marae wastewater project. Work needed to be completed by 30 June 2022.

- Te Puke/Maketu Reserve Management Plan was due to be adopted by WBOPDC on 14 June 2022.

- The Te Puke History and Cultural Heritage Signs project was looking to provide new signage around Te Puke as part of a heritage trail.

· Mr Geoff Rice – Tapuika Iwi Authority Trust

- A riparian project was underway on Otukawa farm. The farm bordered the Kaituna in parts on the northern side of Pah Road. The project included refencing and replanting with the aim to improve the waterways in the area.

· Cr Jane Nees – Bay of Plenty Regional Council

- Regional Council’s Environmental Enhancement Fund was open for applications. $300,000 would be available in the new financial year.

8. Ngā Pūrongo
Reports

Hei Pānui Anake
Information Only

8.1

Te Maru o Kaituna Action Plan March - May 2022 Status Report

Presentation: Te Tini a Tuna March - May Quarterly Report: Objective ID A4101299

Presented by: Pim de Monchy, Coastal Catchments Manager

Key Points

· An overall status update of projects showed that 10 of the 18 projects were on track, six projects had some slippage and two projects were yet to start.

· Updates were provided for Project 1 (Output 1B) – Upgraded pump station at Ford Road, Project 4 – Waitepuia Focus Catchment, Project 7 (Output 7A) – Te Pā Ika Wetland, and Project 11A – Kaituna River access.

· Operations Update:

- The Bay of Plenty Regional Council (Regional Council) Maritime team had been working with Kaituna River locals and landowners to install “Slow Down for Swimmers” signage at identified swimming ‘hot spots’.

- Regional Council had made an offer to Western Bay of Plenty District Council of $250,000 to undertake hardscape/landscaping at the Kaituna Mole with initial conversations indicating a new public toilet, carpark resurfacing and general landscaping in the carpark area being considered.

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Te Maru o Kaituna Action Plan March - May 2022 Status Report.

Dally/Flavell

CARRIED

8.2

Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update

Presented by: Jo Watts, Senior Planner (Water Policy)

Key Points

· Regional Council’s online engagement tools Participate and WET (Water Ecology Tool) were demonstrated.

In Response to Questions

· All submissions entered via the Participate tool were considered and evaluated. The tool was an opportunity for anyone to have their say.

· Trend analysis for WET attributes included ten years of data. If ten years of data was not available, this was noted on the attribute.

· Most Territorial Authorities (TA) in New Zealand were reporting trends on a ten yearly basis. This provided trend information that was still relevant, but went beyond the variability that could occur over short terms.

· There were four sites within the Kaituna Freshwater Management Unit (FMU).

· Data collected from WET would also be available via the Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) platform so the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) could also access the data through LAWA.

· The WET tool was in its second iteration. It was expected that the tool would go through a number of further iterations in the future so that as much feedback as possible could be obtained.

Key Points - Members

· It was suggested that staff consider providing demonstrations of the online engagement tools at the Te Kete o Matariki event at Te Puke (23 – 24 June 2022).

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update.

Flavell/Dally

CARRIED

8.3

Kaituna Catchment Control Scheme Advisory Group Update

Presented by: Kirsty Brown – Rivers and Drainage Assets Manager

Key Points

· The purpose of the report was to facilitate better communication flow between the Kaituna Catchment Control Scheme Advisory Group and Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority.

· The report provided an overview of key topics discussed at the advisory group’s recent meeting on 4 April 2022.

In Response to Questions

· Capacity review modelling for the Te Puke Stormwater project had been completed. The project was now moving into the next stage looking at possible mitigation options or solutions to offset any adverse effects on the scheme from development in Te Puke.

· Riparian planting provided a number of benefits for flood protection and maintenance of drains, and staff continued to support and work in this area.

· Staff were working closely with the Rangiuru Industrial Park as part of their resource consent application and the park’s drainage issues would be included in this.

Key Points - Members

· Concern was expressed regarding the further delay in the Ford Road Pump Station project with the cultural assessment. The project was longstanding and with many delays and every delay was costing the ratepayers more money.

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Kaituna Catchment Control Scheme Advisory Group Update.

Flavell/Kingi

CARRIED

9. Karakia Kati
Closing Karakia

A karakia was provided by Mr Geoff Rice.

12.00 pm – the meeting closed.

Confirmed

Dean Flavell

Chairperson, Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	19 August 2022
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Pim De Monchy, Coastal Catchments Manager
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments
Kaupapa: Purpose:	To report the Authority’s 2021/2022 financial position and propose the Authority’s 2022/2023 budget.

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Annual Report and Budget

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

This report summarises the financial position of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority (the Authority), provides a draft Annual Report for the 2021/22 year, and presents a draft 2022/23 Annual Budget for consideration.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Annual Report and Budget.

2 Adopts the attached 2021/22 Annual Report;

3 Notes the current balance set out in the Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Statement of Financial Position;

4 Adopts the Annual Budget for 2022/23 to achieve its priorities, acknowledging the role of the newly engaged Secretariat and contributions from partner agencies.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

As part of the Cultural Redress under the Tapuika Deed of Settlement, Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority was provided with funding of $250,000 as a contribution to the operations of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority and preparation of the River Document.

The purpose of the funds is set out in the Tapuika Claims Settlement Act as follows:

Administrative and technical support of Kaituna River Authority

5.54 On the effective date, the Crown will provide $250,000 to the Kaituna River Authority as a contribution to the costs of:

5.54.1 the initial operation of the Kaituna River Authority; and

5.54.2 the preparation and approval of the first Kaituna River Document.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) is responsible for the administrative support of the Authority and must hold account separately and spend the funds as directed by the Authority.

BOPRC must complete an annual report each year ending 30 June for the preceding 12 months, describing the Authority’s activities and explaining the relevance of the activities to the Authority’s purpose and functions, this is said report.

2. 2020/21 Annual Report

2.1 Financial Report – 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Funds
Opening Bank Balance – as at 1 July 2021		$189,860.00
Plus receipts
Interest Credit		$4,174.32
		$4,174.32
Less expenditure
Consultancy advice in relation to AFFCO submission	-$580.00
	-$580.00
Closing Bank Balance – as at 30 June 2022		$193,454.32

For the period 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2022, the Authority made a profit after expenses of $3,594.32 from the accrual of interest.

2.2 Activity Report

The Authority had a relatively quiet year. Actions are summarised in the attached Annual Report.

3. 2022/23 Annual Budget

Noting the funds available, the Authority may wish to identify actions during 2022/23 that require funding, and then approve a budget for the year to achieve them. For example, the items listed in Table 1 below. However, there is the potential for overlap with the role of the ‘Co-governance Secretariat’ funded by Bay of Plenty Regional Council through its Long Term Plan 2021-31, whose scope has not been finalised (but includes providing independent support to the work of Rangitāiki River Forum and Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority).

Table 1: Potential budget items for consideration by TMoK

Item	Potential cost	Secretariat role?
Involvement in hearings process for Change 5 to the Regional Policy Statement	$10,000	?
Involvement in hearings process for resource consents such as AFFCO that TMoK has submitted on	$5,000	?
Implementation of Project 3: Consented takes and discharges	$5,000	?
Implementation of Project 9: Pataka Kai (noting co-funding available)	$5,000	?
Implementation of Project 10: Community Connection	$5,000	?
Implementation of Project 13: Kaituna Cultural and Historic Heritage	$5,000	?
Implementation of other projects in Te Tini a Tuna	$0	?
Other?	$0	?
Total	$35,000

Note that costs borne by member organisations in their work to support the Authority are not included in this budget as they are expected to lie where they fall, including costs associated with the Authority’s Secretariat.

4. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

4.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

There are no significant risks associated with this matter.

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

There are positive significant implications for Māori associated with this matter, as it gives effect to a co-governance entity’s action plan arising out of a treaty settlement.

4.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement

Engagement with the community is not required as the recommended decisions relate to administrative 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 next annual report and budget will be completed following the June 2022 year-end and presented to the Authority.

Tuhinga Tautoko
Attachments

Attachment 1 - 2022-08-19 Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Draft Annual Activity Report 2021 2022 ⇩



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	19 August 2022
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Jo Watts, Senior Planner (Water Policy)
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Namouta Poutasi, General Manager, Strategy & Science
Kaupapa: Purpose:	To update Te Maru o Kaituna on Essential Freshwater Policy Programme implementation progress relevant to the Kaituna co-governance area.

Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

This report provides Te Maru o Kaituna (TMoK) an update of Toi Moana’s Essential Freshwater Policy mahi relevant to the Kaituna co-governance area since the last committee hui in May. This update highlights opportunities for tangata whenua and TMoK to be involved and includes:

· Encouraging iwi involvement in the freshwater policy kaupapa prior to broader public engagement in 2023;

· An update on the online engagement about visions and environmental outcomes;

· Noting further draft policy options and topics are being developed, including Kaituna and tangata whenua specific topics. Toi Moana staff intend to invite iwi to provide input into these, prior to broader public engagement in 2023;

· Regional Policy Statement (RPS) Proposed Change 5 (Kaituna River) hearing has been set down for 11 – 13 October 2022.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1. Receives the report, Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

The Essential Freshwater Policy Programme (EFPP) is Toi Moana - Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s work programme to implement the requirements of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM) and review the Regional Natural Resources Plan (RNRP). Overall, the EFPP continues to be implemented according to Toi Moana’s agreed programme, although some parts are behind schedule.

Tight timeframes are necessary to achieve notification of freshwater changes to the Regional Policy Statement (RPS) & RNRP in 2024 as required by legislation. A timeline / te rarangi wā is shown in Attachment 1. This year, the focus is primarily on developing draft policy options, and continuing to involve tangata whenua. An extensive public engagement period will occur in 2023.

This report provides an update on implementation progress most relevant to the Kaituna co-governance area.

2. Essential Freshwater Policy Programme update

2.1 Draft policy options

Toi Moana staff are now progressing tangata whenua and some targeted partner and stakeholder engagement on working draft policy options for region wide freshwater related chapters of the RPS and RNRP that have been reviewed. These include:

· RPS Water Quality and Land Use, and Water Quantity chapters.

· RNRP Integrated Management, Beds of Water Bodies, Wetlands, Discharges to Water and Land, Water Quantity and Allocation and Land Management chapters.

The RNRP Kaitiakitanga chapter review is progressing and will be made available for tangata whenua engagement in September 2022. The RNRP Kaitiakitanga chapter review is currently under internal review and has been provided to Ngā Kaitohutohu on 2 August for comment (with a follow up workshop is pending). It has also been provided to two external resource management consultants with comprehensive iwi and Māori resource management experience.

Work is also underway on other policy review and development topics including:

· Draft long-term vision and outcomes for Freshwater Management Units (FMU). There will be an opportunity to discuss these at the meeting;

· Water quality targets, limits and options to achieve them in FMUs, including for the Kaituna River catchment. The aim is to have some draft science summary, including for the Kaituna, complete by early September; and

· Groundwater and surface water quantity limits and management options.

The aim is to have draft policy options ready for public engagement in 2023. There are likely to be some gaps. For clarity, no decisions on policy options will be sought from Toi Moana Councillors until late next year.

This is the last TMoK meeting for 2022 (due to local body elections in October 2022). Letters inviting consideration of further draft policy review and development topics will be sent out to tangata whenua, including TMoK iwi organisation members as they come to hand. An EFPP briefing can be provided for any new TMoK members either ahead of or at the first TMoK hui in 2023.

2.2 Tangata whenua engagement

Freshwater is a taonga for tangata whenua. The NPSFM clearly sets out increased expectation of active tangata whenua involvement in freshwater management, including incorporating mātauranga Māori and cultural values, particularly mahinga kai. Toi Moana staff continue to invite and support tangata whenua involvement to the extent they want to, or have the capacity to, be involved. Several iwi are now participating in the freshwater policy mahi whether that be providing input into the draft long-term vision for the Kaituna, considering draft policy options, or via other projects and engagements, including Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Tapuika and Ngāti Pikiao.

Input into the draft Kaituna long-term vision for freshwater

The Kaituna long-term vision for freshwater hui was held on 20 June 2022. A small number of attendees provided constructive feedback. Key themes were ki uta ki tai, further development of cultural concepts, support for swimming, indigenous species, wetland, fish passage and estuary goals.

Involvement in early working draft policy reports

As outlined under the draft policy options section above, tangata whenua, via iwi organisations and co-governance groups have been invited to consider draft region wide policy options, to hold workshops with Toi Moana on these, and to provide feedback. The letter received by TMoK has been forwarded to members and can be discussed at the hui.

One approach may be for TMoK or iwi members to request a briefing for tangata whenua in much the same way as the Kaituna long-term vision hui held on 20 June – inviting those with an interest in the Kaituna to come together and provide collective feedback. Another approach may be to wait until more Kaituna and/or tangata whenua specific draft policy material is available to consider and focus involvement at that time.

2.3 Community engagement

Throughout the remainder of this year, Toi Moana staff will provide information for the public and opportunities for involvement via online engagement and aim to develop community interest and readiness to engage on policy options relevant to them in 2023.

Online engagement on long-term visions for freshwater and environmental outcomes for freshwater values closed on 1 August. Eight contributions were made specifically about the draft Kaituna FMU and some related to the region more broadly. A mix of responses were recorded, some happy with the current state and some wanting significant improvements to values. Some primary sector organisations emphasised the importance of water for their sector and the economy. Of the Kaituna specific responses received people were happy with the recreational and agricultural values but some raised concerns over natural character, ability to safely gather mahinga kai, fishing, ecosystem health and geothermal warm water.

Toi Moana staff are starting to prepare for public engagement throughout 2023. Engagement with tangata whenua is under the guidance of Te Hononga. Tangata whenua engagement will continue to occur alongside the wider engagement process for 2023.

3. RPS Proposed Change 5 (Kaituna River) update

Te Maru o Kaituna made a submission in support of Proposed Change 5 (Kaituna River) to the Bay of Plenty Regional Policy Statement. The hearing is being held on 11 – 13 October 2022 at the Pāpāmoa Community Centre. A letter outlining hearing details has been received by TMoK and forwarded to members. Attendance at the hearing and whether or not to lodge written evidence can be discussed at the hui.

4. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

4.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

There are no significant risks associated with this matter/subject/project/initiative.

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

4.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

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

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 to be included in the notified plan changes. In particular, the NPSFM makes mahinga kai a compulsory value that that needs to be provided for in the setting of objectives, water quality and quantity targets and limits or resource use for freshwater bodies. Toi Moana staff acknowledge iwi and hapū organisations have a heavy workload crossing a wide range of matters, as well as freshwater, and yet still we seek to support and encourage tangata whenua to express their mahinga kai values and the tohu that indicate this value is provided for in freshwater bodies.

4.4 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. See the section on community engagement within this report. In 2023, Toi Moana will commence wider public engagement across the region on policy options and implications.

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

NPSFM implementation, progressing RPS Proposed Change 5 (Kaituna River) and supporting TMoK are all core, non-discretionary Toi Moana functions. All three align with aspirations in Kaituna, he taonga tuku iho – a treasure handed down – the Kaituna River Document and requirements of the Tapuika Claims Settlement Act 2014.

Project 2 of the Kaituna Action Plan is implementing the NPSFM. Other projects also align closely with the NPSFM mahi, for example the Pataka Kai and State of the Awa Project’s will provide information, monitoring for the Kaituna designed by and for tangata whenua with interests in the Kaituna. These projects have potential to provide a collaborative approach to including mātauranga Māori input into the NPSFM process if timeframes and deliverable can be aligned.

4.6 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

There are no financial implications for TMoK associated with this report.

5. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Toi Moana staff will:

1. Continue to invite and support involvement of tangata whenua in draft policy options for region-wide chapters, and in the preparation of draft long-term vision for freshwater and environmental outcomes.

2. Continue to support various iwi led projects to advance their input and advice into this work programme.

3. Continue to progress key policy workstreams at pace, including surface water quantity, groundwater quantity, water quality and ecosystem health in Freshwater Management Units, which includes Kaituna specific work.

4. Continue to develop the Communications and Engagement Plan for 2023.

Tuhinga Tautoko
Attachments

Attachment 1 - Timeline ⇩



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	19 August 2022
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Jenny Teeuwen, Committee Advisor
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Pim De Monchy, Coastal Catchments Manager
Kaupapa: Purpose:	To provide key information regarding the upcoming local government elections.

2022 Local Government Elections Update

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

The Local Government elections are being held on 8 October 2022 which effectively ends the 2019-2022 Council triennium and its associated committee structure and Councillor representative appointments on various co-governance forums.

This report provides key information regarding the upcoming local government elections, the process required to establish the new council for the 2022-2025 triennium and how this affects the Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority’s meeting schedule.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, 2022 Local Government Elections Update .

1. He Whakamārama
Background

Elections of members to all local government councils are held once every three years with the close of polling day for the 2022-2025 triennium being Saturday 8 October 2022. Elections for local government are conducted by way of postal voting.

2. Establishing a new council

Following the elections, the 2019-2022 Council triennium will end and all the Councils’ committees established under the Local Government Act are disestablished. This does not affect any co-governance forums which are established under separate legislation; however, the term for the Councils’ elected representatives on Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority will end.

After the official election results have been declared sometime between 13-19 October 2022, the new Council will be established over the October – December period. This involves swearing the Councillors into office, electing the Regional Council’s Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, undertaking the Councillors’ induction programme, adopting a new governance committee structure and associated appointments of committee chairpersons and deputies, membership appointments to the various committees and co-governance forums, and establishing the 2023 Council and committee meeting schedule. Due to the amount of procedural requirements it is anticipated that Council’s representative appointments won’t be in place until late November therefore is anticipated that the next meeting of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority will be held in early 2023.

In developing the 2023 Meeting Schedule, staff anticipate keeping Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority meetings to the current quarterly meeting cycle and day of the week unless otherwise advised by Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Chair.

3. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

3.1 Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change

The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature only.

3.2 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

The matters addressed in this report are of a procedural nature only.

3.3 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

There are no material unbudgeted financial implications.

4. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Informal notice will be provided of the new Councils’ membership appointments and 2023 meeting dates once they have been confirmed as well as being reported to the next meeting of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority for confirmation.

The 2023 meeting cycle will be modelled on the 2022 meeting cycle. Members will receive notice of the 2023 meeting calendar and meeting invites once the meeting schedule has been confirmed.



Report To:	Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Meeting Date:	19 August 2022
Report Writer:	Fiona Wood, Programme Coordinator Integrated Catchments
Report Authoriser:	Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments
Purpose:	To provide an update on the Te Tini a Tuna – Kaituna Action Plan 2020-2022 Status Report