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 Toi Moana)
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 Toi Moana Rotorua Lakes Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council Tauranga City Council	Cr Te Taru White (Alternate) Mr Nick Chater (Lakes Community Board) Cr Lani Kereopa (Alternate) Cr Andy Wichers Cr Grant Dally (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 Toi Moana	Maru Tapsell Karena Bird (Alternate) Cr Jane Nees
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.

Recording of Meetings

Please note the public section of this meeting is being recorded and uploaded to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s website in accordance with Council's Live Streaming and Recording of Meetings Protocols which can be viewed on Council’s website. The recording will be archived and made publicly available on Council's website within two working days after the meeting on www.boprc.govt.nz for a period of three years (or as otherwise agreed to by Council).

All care is taken to maintain your privacy; however, as a visitor in the public gallery or as a participant at the meeting, your presence may be recorded. By remaining in the public gallery, it is understood your consent is given if your image is inadvertently broadcast.

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Minutes

24 November 2023

Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority

Ngā Meneti

Open Minutes

Commencing: Friday 24 November 2023, 9.30am

Venue: Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga

Heamana

Chairperson: Cr Matemoana McDonald (Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana) (BOPRC)

Ngā Kopounga

Members: Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana

Cr Te Taru White (Alternate)

Tapuika Iwi Authority

Dean Flavell

Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust

Rawiri Kingi (Alternate)

Rotorua Lakes Council (RLC)

Nick Chater (Lakes Community Board)

Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC)

Cr Andy Wichers

Cr Grant Dally (Alternate) (via Zoom)

Informal Members: Te Komiti Nui o Ngāti Whakaue

Maru Tapsell

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana

Cr Jane Nees (via Zoom)

Te Hunga i Tae Ake

In Attendance: Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana: Pim de Monchy – Coastal Catchments Manager; Jo Watts – Senior Planner (Water Policy); Margaret Courtney – Senior Advisor; Anna Dawson - Land Management Officer; Rawiri Bhana - Senior Advisor (Treaty) (via Zoom); Jenny Teeuwen – Committee Advisor

Western Bay of Plenty District Council: Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour; Jason Crummer - Recreation Planner; Elva Conroy – Consultant; Katy McGinity – Senior Policy Analyst (via Zoom)

External: Roana Bennett – Ngāti Whakaue (via Zoom); Andy Gowland-Douglas - Tapuika Iwi Authority (via Zoom)

Ngā Hōnea

Apologies: Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston – TCC, Commissioner Bill Wasley - TCC (Alternate), Cr Lani Kereopa - RLC (Alternate), Nicki Douglas - Te Tahuhu o Tawakeheimoa Trust, Erin Thompson - Te Tahuhu o Tawakeheimoa Trust (Alternate), and Piki Thomas - Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust for absence; Cr Jane Nees – BOPRC and Cr Te Taru White - BOPRC for early departure.

1. Chair’s Opening Statement

In order for a quorum to be present, Cr Matemoana McDonald, Deputy Chair, assumed the Chair to enable Dean Flavell, Chair, to act as the Tapuika Iwi Authority representative.

Chair McDonald 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 River Authority Meeting - 24 November 2023 - YouTube

2. Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Karakia

A karakia was provided by Dean Flavell.

3. Ngā Hōnea
Apologies

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Accepts the apologies from Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston, Commissioner Bill Wasley, Cr Lani Kereopa, Nicki Douglas, Erin Thompson, and Piki Thomas for absence, and Cr Jane Nees and Cr Te Taru White for early departure tendered at the meeting.

Flavell/Chater

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 - 4 August 2023

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Confirms the Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Minutes - 4 August 2023 as a true and correct record.

Flavell/Kingi

CARRIED

6. Whakaaturanga
Presentations

6.1

Kaituna River Re-diversion - Monitoring results after three years

Presentation: Kaituna River Re-diversion - Monitoring results after three years: Objective ID A4535835

Presented by: Pim De Monchy – Coastal Catchments Manager

Key Points

· Provided recap of the history/timeline of the re-diversion.

· Highlighted the changes in the Kaituna River flow levels since the gates opened in 2020. The tidal flushing in the Maketū Estuary/Papahikahawai Creek area had been hugely beneficial, but there were other effects.

· Survey and monitoring results were provided for:

- erosion of the spit

- E.coli bacteria monitoring in pipi

- water column nutrients and bacteria levels, salinity, and dissolved oxygen (DO) levels

- algae cover

- pipi densities pre and post increased diversion

- sea grass monitoring.

· Highlighted the rock armouring that had been undertaken in the new diversion channel.

· Sheetpile monitoring had uncovered some corrosion which was at the upper end of the acceptable range – will continue to monitor.

In Response to Questions

· Sediment movements were happening as expected and slightly better than hoped for, while acknowledging that the exceptionally wet 2022/23 year had generated high levels of mud and fine sediment in the river during floods, and some of this has deposited noticeably in the estuary. Council was investigating whether the gates could be used as a tool during flood events to reduce sediment yield to the estuary while still allowing flushing flows as much as possible.

· Prior to the diversion in 2020, sand movement was generally east to west heading up the estuary; while post-diversion showed that on average, sand was now moving out of the mouth of the estuary and back into the coastal marine area, causing a deepening of the channel.

· There was a permanent shellfish gathering warning for the Waihī estuary. Shellfish could still be gathered from the Maketū estuary; however, it was not recommended for the first three to five days after rainfall.

· Pipi monitoring results provided were for the Maketū estuary only.

· It was important that warning signs for shellfish gathering at Waihī estuary were clear, easily understood and were clearly visible to the public. Staff would check with Toi Te Ora Public Health and WBOPDC to ensure signage was adequate.

· Some recent international research had shown that seagrass absorbed carbon at rates comparable with trees; this may encourage a greater focus on restoring coastal wetlands from salt marsh seagrass in the future.

10.23am – Cr White left the meeting.

7. Whakahoutanga Kōrero
Verbal Updates

7.1

Chairperson's Update

Presented by: Chair, Dean Flavell

Key Points

· As this was the last hui for the year, acknowledged Te Maru o Kaituna Authority (TMoK) members’ for their hard work over the year and their commitment to this kaupapa to ensure the future was a good one for coming generations.

· On behalf of TMoK, expressed thanks to all council staff involved for their work and commitment to the Kaituna River.

· Expressed pride for TMoK’s Te Tini a Tuna action plan; the programme had been a great success with several projects progressing well over the past year.

· Believed TMoK was a good example of what co-governance could be.

· Extended best wishes to all for a safe and healthy Christmas/New Year holiday period.

8. Ngā Pūrongo
Reports

8.1

Kaituna/Waiāri River Access Project Update

Presentation: Kaituna/Waiāri River Access Project Update: Objective ID A4546035

Presented by: Elva Conroy – Consultant (WBOPDC)

Jason Crummer - Recreation Planner (WBOPDC)

Anna Dawson – Land Management Officer (BOPRC)

Key Points

· Project 11 of Te Tini a Tuna.

· The scope of project included Kaituna River from the Paengaroa area downstream, and the Waiāri Stream.

· Identified three priority areas - Te Kopua (Bell Road), Waiāri Landing, and Waitangi Area, and outlined what needed to/could be done now and what could be done in the future for each area.

· All three areas needed a concept plan and a collaborative approach (tangata whenua, councils and other agencies). Resource consents (BOPORC/WBOPDC) and bylaw authority may be required for the Bell Road and Waiāri Landing areas.

· Future opportunity areas included Otaiparia (83 Ford Road), Muriwharau (Canaan’s Landing, Kenana Road), and Kaituna Oxbow/Paraiti confluence.

· Areas not currently being considered but on the radar included Maungarangi Road, Te Matai Marae, and the Waiāri Water Treatment Plant site.

· The project’s feasibility findings, including indicative costs for the priority areas, would be presented to WBOPDC for consideration in the new year.

In Response to Questions

· The repair and safety issues around the Te Kopua (Bell Road) boat ramp were acknowledged and would be addressed as part of the concept plan for this area.

· BOPRC was currently reviewing their Navigation Safety Bylaws. The review draft would be going to the 14 December 2023 Council meeting for approval for public consultation. The consultation period would be from 18 December 2023 to 29 February 2024, with submission hearings scheduled for early April 2024. The review would be of interest to TMoK as it addressed safe swimming areas in the Kaituna River, and other recommendations in the review may also overlap with this project. The Navigation Safety Bylaws Review consultation document would be provided to TMoK members following the Council meeting on 14 December 2023.

11.05am - Cr Nees left the meeting.

· Boat mooring sites were not currently being considered for the Bell Road area. Suggested this be considered in the development of the concept plan to potentially accommodate a waka hourua festival being considered for two/three years’ time.

· Muriwharau (Canaan’s Landing, Kenana Road) was not currently highly used so was currently being considered as a future development area. Due to its significant historical significance, it was suggested that this be looked at as a priority area now.

· Providing opportunity for the stories of these areas to be told as part of the concept plans, would be considered.

· An invitation was extended to present to BOPRC’s Komiti Māori.

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Kaituna/Waiari River Access Project Update;

2 Provides feedback on the preliminary findings outlined in the attached report.

Wichers/Chater

CARRIED

8.2

Essential freshwater policy programme update

Presentation: Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update: Objective ID A4546201

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

Margaret Courtney – Senior Advisor

Key Points

· Provided overview of the freshwater community engagement activities delivered during April-September 2023, including participation numbers at events.

· Outlined the options being considered for possible retirement and/or restrictions of lowland areas affected by salinity or frequently saturated, to reduce contaminate losses into Maketu and Waihī estuaries.

· Options for stock exclusion and setbacks from water bodies and drains, and restrictions on steep erosion prone slopes would also be considered, including what minimum standards may apply and where. There were different costs and benefits associated with the options being considered.

· Outlined key themes from tangata whenua feedback and the Kaituna specific feedback.

Resolved

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Essential freshwater policy programme update.

Flavell/Wichers

CARRIED

9. Karakia Kati
Closing Karakia

A closing karakia was provided by Dean Flavell.

11.52am – 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:	23 February 2024
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Pim De Monchy, Coastal Catchments Manager
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments
Kaupapa: Purpose:	Te seek TMoK approval to allocate $10,000 towards the new TMoK support contract

New contract to support Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

In the 2021-31 Long Term Plan Bay of Plenty Regional Council allocated some funding for Secretariat Services to support Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority (TMoK) and the Rangitāiki River Forum. This paper outlines a change in the way that these services are to be delivered for TMoK and seeks $10,000 co-funding from TMoK for a proportion of the costs.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, New contract to support Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority.

2 Approves the allocation of $10,000 from Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority’s (TMoK) funds to add to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) budget for the work within the TMoK support contract, spread over the 23/24 and 24/25 financial years.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) set aside funding in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan for a ‘Secretariat’ role to support the Rangitāiki River Forum and Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority (TMoK). During 2023 it was agreed between staff and the Chair of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority to change the approach in use of the remaining funds allocated to focus on making measurable progress towards achieving unfunded or underfunded projects in Te Tini a Tuna, the action plan.

Council staff gauged the interest of local iwi member organisations affiliated with TMoK in doing the work. This process led to negotiation of a contract with Tapuika Iwi Authority to assist Te Maru o Kaituna in achieving its vision, objectives and desired outcomes as specified in Kaituna: He Taonga Tuku Iho and specifically to progress the TMoK and iwi-led projects in Te Tini a Tuna.

2. Scope of the Contract

Te Tini a Tuna Project and resourcing

Deliverables / outputs

Project 9: Pātaka Kai

HR: 1 FTE, 6 months fixed term

Planned Completion Date: Ongoing, but to be contracted until 30 June 2025.

1. Implementation of Kaituna Pātaka Kai Monitoring Plan.

2. Priority habitat restoration projects identified.

3. Implementation of Kaituna Pātaka Kai Restoration Plan.

4. At least two habitat restoration projects completed.

Project 13: Kaituna Community Connection (TMOK River Symposium)

HR: 0.75 FTE, 1-year fixed term

Planned Completion Date: 30/04/2025

5. Seek co-funding and other resourcing.

6. Coordinate and write a symposium plan.

7. Hold a Kaituna River Symposium by 30 April 2025.

Project 13 and Objectives 1 and 2 of Kaituna - He Taonga Tuku Iho: TMOK Tangata Whenua Members Forum

HR: 0.125 FTE, 1-year fixed term

Planned Completion Date: Ongoing, but to be contracted until 30 June 2025

8. Facilitate workshops with the TMOK Tangata Whenua Members to design a forum to support their collaborative, equitable and effective participation in the Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority.

9. Implement the forum and support its aspirations.

Tapuika Iwi Authority’s Pou Taiao Raponi Te Rangikātukua will manage the project and report on the deliverables below with guidance and direction from TMOK’s Chair and Deputy and working in accordance with principles set out in Te Tini a Tuna.

Kia whakakotahi | Integrated thinking and action.

Kia whakapiri | Collective Action.

Kia whakamarama | Collective enlightenment.

Kia whakamana | Community empowerment

The BOPRC budget available for this work is $100,000 spread over two financial years ending 30 June 2025. The Offer of Service from Tapuika Iwi Authority is $110,000 given the staffing and operational costs involved in the 9 deliverables. Rather than reduce the scope, following a discussion with TMoK’s Chair it was considered appropriate to approach TMoK with a recommendation to meet the shortfall from its own budget. If agreed to, the $10,000 line item would be added to TMoK’s annual budgets for 2023/24 ($3,000) and 2024/25 ($7,000).

BOPRC staff would administer the contract.

3. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

3.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

None identified.

3.2 Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change

The matters addressed in this report are not sensitive to the effects of climate change. Staff have also considered the effect of the initiative on greenhouse gas emissions and recommend that there will be no effect.

3.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

Awarding of this contract to Tapuika Iwi Authority will enable them to deliver outcomes on behalf of TMoK in a manner that increases the capacity, capability and involvement of all iwi members in the process. For this reason the proposed approach is considered positive for Māori.

3.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement

This contract will connect TMoK with the wider Kaituna catchment community, particularly through the organisation and delivery of a Kaituna River Symposium through the Community Connection Project.

3.5 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

There is currently a $10,000 shortfall between the BOPRC budget for this work and the amount required to deliver the Offer of Service over the 17 month term ending 30 June 2025. It is recommended that TMoK agree to meet this shortfall from its own budget by adding $3,000 to its approved budget in 2023/24 and $7,000 in 2024/25.

TMoK’s YTD spend is $13,294.80 and its current balance is $173,718.88. Estimated YTD interest earned is $9,895.00 which is not included in the current balance. TMoK has the funds to approve this recommendation.

4. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Award the contract and implement the projects and deliverables, including updates at TMoK meetings and status reporting through the TMoK Biannual Status Report.



Pūrongo Ki: Report To:	Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Rā Hui: Meeting Date:	23 February 2024
Kaituhi Pūrongo: Report Writer:	Merehine Waiari, Senior Advisor and Herewini Simpson, Kaihautu (Te Amorangi Lead)
Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo: Report Authoriser:	Kataraina O'Brien, General Manager, Strategic Engagement
Kaupapa: Purpose:	To inform Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority of the draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 that Toi Moana will be consulting on.

Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

Toi Moana are currently working on the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 (LTP). The LTP will set the strategic direction for Toi Moana over the next ten years, including the work we deliver, and how that work will be funded.

Toi Moana are focused on working collaboratively with Māori as key contributors to strategic direction and leadership in the region. We recognise Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority, and the role Council has in administering the Forum. Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority is the co-governance partnership set up by the Tapuika Claims Settlement Act 2014.

We will be consulting directly with tangata whenua from Friday 8 March to Tuesday 9 April on the draft LTP and the kaupapa Māori initiatives that have a direct impact on our partnerships with Māori. Through consultation, tangata whenua will have an opportunity to provide feedback that will help to inform the final decision-making for the LTP 2024-2034.

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority:

1 Receives the report, Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation.

1. He Whakamārama
Background

Every three years we work with our community to create a LTP. The LTP sets the strategic direction for Toi Moana over the next ten years, including the work we deliver and how that work will be funded. Effective consultation with the community ensures that we make the right decisions for future generations. Toi Moana are also committed to ensuring we improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local government decision making, including through the LTP.

We have developed this LTP during a period of change and have developed a new strategic direction that will ensure we can deliver the important mahi for our community while keeping rates affordable. Our proposed new strategic direction has a dedicated community outcome Te Ara Poutama, which focuses on how Toi Moana will continue to work collaboratively with Māori over the next ten years. This will provide direction and identify key actions that are required across Toi Moana to enhance our partnerships with Māori.

This report provides an update on what Toi Moana will be consulting on for the LTP 2024-2034 that are most relevant to kaupapa Māori initiatives and the Kaituna Awa co-governance area.

2. LTP Consultation with Māori

2.1 Partnerships with Māori

The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and the partnership upon which it is founded are an established part of the local government framework. Māori hold a unique role in shaping and contributing to regional leadership and direction.

One of the proposed community outcomes, Te Ara Poutama, builds on Māori partnerships as a key priority and impact area. Through Te Ara Poutama, Toi Moana will work with tangata whenua to support enhanced Māori participation in operational activities, support Māori capacity and capability building, ensure an equitable approach to the four well-beings and delivery of community outcomes and partner with Māori to enhance delivery and share decision-making.

We welcome feedback from Māori on the proposed new community outcome Te Ara Poutama and the activities that will contribute to supporting this strategic direction. TARSG members are encouraged to provide any feedback they wish to which will inform the final LTP decision-making.

2.2 Consultation Questions

Toi Moana will be consulting with the community on three key issues in the consultation document from Friday 8 March to Tuesday 9 April and will be seeking feedback on the options for addressing these issues and any other matters related to our services and rates.

The consultation questions will focus on public transport, regional parks and a staged sell down in our Port of Tauranga Limited shareholding (via Quayside Holdings Limited). In December 2023, we notified iwi leaders that we would be consulting on the potential sell down in our Port of Tauranga Limited shares.

The LTP consultation document will be adopted and made publicly available in March 2024.

2.3 Direct Engagement with Māori

We are inviting direct engagement with iwi authorities, co-governance entities and other Māori leaders with our Māori Councillors on the draft LTP during the consultation period.

We will also be holding online wānanga in each of the three Māori constituencies on the following dates:

· Mauao: Thursday 14 March 2024 at 12.30pm (online and in person)

· Ōkurei: Monday 18 March 2024 at 12.30pm

· Kōhī: Thursday 21 March 2024 at 12.30pm

The online wānanga will primarily be focused on the kaupapa Māori initiatives within the draft LTP but will also cover the three key issues Toi Moana are consulting on. Attendees can ask our Māori Councillors questions and discuss the issues and options with other key staff to help inform any feedback.

Council staff will also be attending community events during the consultation period. Further details regarding the community events and online wānanga will be available through the Participate webpage and emailed to our Māori contacts list.

3. Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

3.1 Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

There are currently high engagement demands on Māori, which may make it difficult for Toi Moana to secure Māori participation during the consultation period.

This is being mitigated through pre-engagement where possible, however the LTP consultation document is still in draft and the consultation questions may be subject to change. Any significant changes will be notified to Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority and other co-governance entities and iwi leaders Toi Moana have engaged with prior to the consultation period.

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.

Climate change impacts will be considered by Toi Moana in the LTP and will be supported by Te Ara Poutama regarding how Toi Moana can partner with Māori to address the climate challenges in the future.

3.3 Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

The LTP sets the strategic direction for Toi Moana over the next ten years, including the work we deliver and how that work will be funded. Māori hold a unique role in shaping and contributing to regional leadership and direction as a te Tiriti/Treaty partner.

Council must use the special consultative procedure in adopting the LTP under sections 93(2) and 93A of the LGA. This requires Council to clearly present the significant issues, plans and projects proposed for the LTP and provide an opportunity for the community to give feedback that will help to inform the final decision-making. Under section 81(1)(a) of the LGA, Council must also establish and maintain processes to provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to decision-making.

Toi Moana are committed to providing opportunities for effective consultation with Māori on the LTP 2024-2034, so that Māori are informed and can provide feedback on the significant issues, plans and projects that are relevant for Māori over the next ten years. Toi Moana Māori Councillors and staff are also open to meeting with co-governance entities and iwi leaders to discuss the LTP prior to the consultation period.

3.4 Whakawhitiwhiti ā-Hapori
Community Engagement

CONSULT

Whakauiuia

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

Toi Moana are inviting direct engagement with Māori during the LTP consultation period from Friday 8 March to Tuesday 9 April. This will involve direct engagement with Māori leaders and co-governance entities as well as online wānanga and staff presence at community events.

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

Many of the core functions of Toi Moana directly impact on the mauri of the Kaituna Awa catchment. The services we deliver and how they are funded that are set in the LTP, are therefore relevant to the purpose of the Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority. This includes how we aim to partner with Māori in achieving shared outcomes over the next ten years.

3.6 Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

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

4. Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Following consultation on the LTP, Toi Moana will hold hearings in May 2024. This will provide submitters with an opportunity to speak to Toi Moana Councillors about their submission.

Council will then review all feedback and formally adopt the final LTP 2024-2034 in June 2024.



Report To:	Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Meeting Date:	23 February 2024
Report Writer:	Fiona Wood, Programme Coordinator Integrated Catchments
Report Authoriser:	Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments
Purpose:	To provide an update of Outputs within the Te Maru o Kaituna Action Plan