Contents
1. Karakia Whakatuwhera Opening Karakia
2. Ngā Hōnea Apologies
Apologies
Resolved That the Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Group: Accepts the apologies from Chairman Doug Leeder and Tiipene Marr for late arrival, and Mayor Victor Luca, Pouroto Ngaropo, Sandie Rota, Jim Schuster, Phill Thomass and Te Haukakawa Te Rire for absence tendered at the meeting. Comer/Immink CARRIED Ngā Pūrongo Reports Ngā Whakatau e Hiahiatia Ana Decisions Required 2.1 Appointment of a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Chris Ingle, General Manager Integrated Catchments facilitated the process for appointing a Chairperson for the Strategy Group. Resolved That the Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Group: Receives the report, Appointment of a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. Selects System B as the voting system to appoint the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. Tunui/Campbell CARRIED Nominations for Chairperson: Nominations were called for the appointment of the Chairperson. Leith Comer was nominated for the position. No further nominations were received. Appoints Leith Comer as the Chairperson of the Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Group for a term of two years pursuant to Part 2, section 126(2) of the Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Act 2022. O’Brien/Campbell CARRIED Leith Comer assumed the Chair and recognised members for their vote of confidence. 9:36 am – Tiipene Marr entered the meeting. Nominations for Deputy Chairperson: The Chair called for nominations for the position of a Deputy Chairperson. Pouroto Ngaropo was nominated for the position. No further nominations were received. Appoints Pouroto Ngaropo as the Deputy Chairperson of the Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Group for a term of two years pursuant to Part 2, section 126(2) of the Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Act 2022. Awhimate/O'Brien CARRIED 3. Whakawhanaungatanga Introductions from Members
Ngā Pūrongo
Appointment of a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
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4. Whakapuakanga o Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
5. Ngā Pūrongo Reports
Inaugural Meeting Administrative Matters
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Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Document
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A Paper on Mauri o Tarawera Awa - Te Awa o te Atua
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Tarawera Catchment current state
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Freshwater Policy Programme interface with Tarawera Awa Restoration Group
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6. Whakahoutanga Kōrero Verbal Updates
Partner Members: General Discussion of Resource Management Act and Three Waters Reform Submissions
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7. Karakia Kati Closing Karakia