Huihuinga O Te Kāhui Māori O Taitokerau
Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party

Thursday 5 July 2018 at 11.00am

 

 

AGENDA
RĀRANGI TAKE

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party

5 July 2018

Rārangi Take O Te Kāhui Māori O Taitokerau

(Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party Agenda)

 

Meeting to be held in the Council Chamber

36 Water Street, Whangārei

on Thursday 5 July 2018, commencing at 11.00am

 

Please note: working parties and working groups carry NO formal decision-making delegations from council. The purpose of the working party/group is to carry out preparatory work and discussions prior to taking matters to the full council for formal consideration and decision-making. Working party/group meetings are open to the public to attend (unless there are specific grounds under LGOIMA for the public to be excluded).

 

NGĀ MANA WHAKAHAERE

(MEMBERSHIP OF THE Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party)

Co-Chair, Councillor Paul Dimery

Co-Chair, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine,  Pita Tipene

Councillor Mike Finlayson

Councillor Bill Shepherd

Councillor Penny Smart

Councillor Joce Yeoman

Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, Juliane Chetham

Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Georgina Connelly

Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa, Rihari Dargaville

Ngāti Kuta, Patukeha, Michelle Elboz

Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia, Te Huranga Hohaia

Ngāti Kuta Patukeha, Shirley Hakaraia

Hokianga o Ngā Hapū Whānau, Patu Hohepa

Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi, Mike Kake

Ngāti Manu, Kitty Mahanga

Ngātiwai Trust Board, Henry Murphy

Ngātiwai Trust Board, Phillip Ngawaka

Te Parawhau Hapū Authority Charitable Trust, Mira Norris

Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia, Nora Rameka

Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpui, Fred Sadler

Te Whakapiko Hapū, Rowan Tautari

Hokianga o Ngā Hapū Whānau, Rudy Taylor

Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Kuri/Te Hiku O Te Ika Marae Trust, Bundy Waitai

Te Waiariki, Ngāti Korora, Ngāti Takapari Hapū/Iwi Trust, Joeann Walters

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine, Teina Wells-Smith

Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Malcolm Welsh

 

 


 

KARAKIA / WHAKATAU

 

RĪMITI (ITEM)                                                                                                                                                                Page

1.0       WHAKAPAHĀ (apologies)   

2.0       WHAKAPUAKANGA O MUA (declarations of interest)

3.0       Ngā Rīmiti (Items)

3.1       Record of Actions – 10 May 2018                                                                                                          4

3.2       Removal and Replacement of Absent Members                                                                           10

3.3       Proposed amendment to Ngā Kupu Pānga | Terms of Reference                                          11

3.4       Te Tai Tokerau Māori and Council Marae Based Hui                                                                   21

3.5       Māori Technical Advisory Group Update                                                                                          22

3.6       Te Taitokerau Maori and Council Working Party pānui Ngā Karere o Taitokerau             23

3.7       Waiora Marae Te Taitokerau Maori and Council Working Party marae-based hui          24

3.8       Update on Long Term Plan 2018-2028                                                                                              26

3.9       Provincial Growth Fund: Council funding applications                                                                45

3.10    Update: 2018 Representation Arrangements Review                                                                 47

3.11    Biosecurity update: Mycoplasma bovis                                                                                            85

3.12    Biosecurity update: Myrtle Rust                                                                                                          87   

   


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.1

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Record of Actions – 10 May 2018

ID:

A1078152

From:

Sally Bowron, Governance and Engagement Team Admin/PA

 

Executive summary

The purpose of this report is to present the Record of Actions of the last meeting (attached) held on 10 May 2018 for review by the meeting.

 

Attachments

Attachment 1: 2018-05-10 - Te Taitokerau MÄ?ori and Council Working Party Minutes 10 May 2018 - [A1066438]  

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

22 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party  ITEM: 3.1

5 July 2018Attachment 1

Tuhituhi o ngā Mahi O Te Kāhui Māori O Taitokerau

Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party Record of Actions

 

Meeting held in the Council Chamber

36 Water Street, Whangārei

on Thursday 10 May 2018, commencing at 11.00am

 

 

Tuhinga (Present):

Co-Chair, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine, Pita Tipene

Co-Chair, Councillor Paul Dimery

Councillor Mike Finlayson

Councillor Bill Shepherd (arrived 2.15pm)

Councillor Penny Smart

Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, Juliane Chetham

Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Georgina Connelly

Ngāti Kuta, Patukeha, Michelle Elboz

Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia, Te Huranga Hohaia

Ngāti Manu, Kitty Mahanga

Ngātiwai Trust Board, Henry Murphy

Te Parawhau Hapū Authority Charitable Trust, Mira Norris

Te Whakapiko Hapū, Rowan Tautari

Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Kuri/Te Hiku O Te Ika Marae Trust, Bundy Waitai

Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Malcolm Welsh

 

I Tae Mai (In Attendance):

Huihuinga i te katoa (Full Meeting)

NRC Chief Executive

Kaiarahi Kaupapa Māori

Kaiarahi Tikanga Māori

PA/Team Admin Governance and Engagement

Huihuinga i te wahanga (Part Meeting)

GM - Governance and Engagement

GM – Regulatory Services

GM – Environmental Services

Biodiversity Manager

Communications Manager

Biosecurity Manager

Resource Management Planning and Policy Manager

Policy Development Manager, Planning and Policy

Coastal Monitoring Manager

Biosecurity Specialist – Science and Planning

Land Management Advisor

Economist

 

The meeting commenced at 11.10am.

Karakia / Whakatau

Secretarial Note: The opening karakia and mihimihi by members Waitai and Tipene was held at the beginning of the non-elected members caucus session.

Whakapahā/Apologies (Item 1.0)

Councillor Joce Yeoman

Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa, Rihari Dargaville

Ngāti Kuta Patukeha, Shirley Hakaraia

Ngātiwai Trust Board, Phillip Ngawaka

Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia, Nora Rameka

Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpui, Fred Sadler

Hokianga o Ngā Hapū Whānau, Rudy Taylor

Te Waiariki, Ngāti Korora, Ngāti Takapari Hapū/Iwi Trust, Joeann Walters

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine, Teina Wells-Smith

 

Secretarial Notes:

·    No apologies were received prior to the meeting from members Hohepa, Kake, Walters or Wells-Smith. Apologies were given at the meeting by members for Hakaraia, Ngawaka and Taylor

·    Ngāti Hine advised that Wells-Smith has resigned as a member and will seek to replace him.

Whakapuakanga o mua (Declarations of Conflicts of Interest) (Item 2.0)

It was advised that members should make declarations item-by-item as the meeting progressed.

 

1.            Record of Actions – 8 March 2018 (Item 3.1)

It was agreed that the Record of Actions was an accurate record of what transpired at the last meeting.

Secretarial Notes:

·    Thanks were given to Members Hohaia and Smart for Co-Chairing the March 2018 meeting

·    There has been no response to the invitations to Ministers from TTMAC caucus members

·    It was agreed to put two items onto the agenda under General Business (time permitting): (A) Council Processes; and (B) Mana Whakahono a Rohe | Iwi Participation Agreements.

 

2.            Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Regional Marae Based Hui (Item 3.2)

This paper was to confirm the location and hosts for the four regional marae-based hui for 2018, which are valued for their honest feedback from tangata whenua. It was recognised that the proposal for back-up marae was not culturally practical. Instead, hosts will take care to mitigate the risk by having contingency plans.

Agreed action points:

·    That the four regional marae based hui are as follows:

 

Date

Regional Host

7 June 2018

Mira Norris, Te Parawhau / Central region

9 August 2018

Bundy Waitai, Te Hiku / Far North region

11 October 2018

Pita Tipene, Ngāti Hine / Mid-North region

6 December 2018

Te Uri o Hau / Lower North region

·    That Kaiarahi Tikanga Māori will contact each marae to agree the agenda, do the event planning, brief the councillors and invite appropriate staff to ensure the hui is productive for all attending.

Secretarial Note: The table below reflects changes made subsequent to the meeting, as members confirmed their marae’s availability.

Date

Regional Host

7 June 2018

Bundy Waitai, Te Hiku / Far North region

9 August 2018

Te Uri o Hau / Lower North region

11 October 2018

Pita Tipene, Ngāti Hine / Mid-North region

6 December 2018

To be confirmed at 5 July formal meeting

 

3.            Council Governance Structure Review - Natural Resources Working Party membership (Item 3.3)

Due to the amalgamation of the Marine Management Working Party into the Natural Resources Working Party, members were asked to consider and recommend changes to membership of the Natural Resources Working Party.

Agreed action points:

·        That the Natural Resources Working Party members be Chetham (contact), Norris, Hakaraia and Murphy.

 

4.            Freshwater Improvement Fund (FIF) projects (Item 3.4)

The Biodiversity Manager and Land Management Advisor provided presentations on two FIF projects: Dune Lakes; and Northern Wairoa River. The presentations covered the projects purpose and scope, funding, their collaborative approach and stakeholders. Staff fielded questions about the impact of farming practices on soil health and sediment, flood mitigation, and how Māori and council could work together to advise Ministry for the Environment on the catchments that Taitokerau considered were most vulnerable. 

Agreed action points:

·        That a possible topic for a future agenda be the science around soil health and erosion, and its impact on water quality.

 

5.            Other Working Parties update (Item 3.5)

The Other Working Parties report was accepted as read. A wide-ranging korero followed about the value of members participation in working parties and how their input is framed to the wider Taitokerau iwi/hapū. 

Agreed action points:

·        That Co-Chair Dimery will explore how TTMAC’s Terms of Reference might be amended to reflect that TTMAC is not a representative forum of Taitokerau iwi and hapū, that the recommendations they make are on information provided by staff, and that the members wholly support iwi and hapū’s mana to make decisions about their own issues

·        That members concerns about the robustness of the working party process is discussed with staff and suggested solutions brought back to the next formal meeting.

Secretarial Note: The discussion regarding working party participation and how that is communicated to Taitokerau iwi and hapū was continued during General Business (A) Council Processes, when the Chairman was present.

 

6.            Proposed Regional Plan for Northland Update (Item 3.6)

The Policy Development Manager spoke to this paper and advised that hearings on the Proposed Regional Plan will start mid-August.

 

7.            The Long Term Plan 2018-2028 (Item 3.7)

Group Manager Governance and Engagement spoke to the paper and answered questions about what key issues were consulted on, council’s core business, the different process for the Regional Land Transport Plan and different council’s responsibilities for flood controls and drainage schemes.

 

8.            Update: Māori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG) (Item 3.8)

The report was taken as read. The korero that followed discussed the  possibility for a caucus workshop on Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreements once MTAG had provided its advice back to TTMAC.

 

9.            Whakāturanga/Presentation Report - Inter-regional Marine Pest Pathways Plan (Item 3.9)

The Biosecurity Manager presented an overview of the threat of marine pests, what initiatives Northland is taking to prevent their spread, and the work being done on an inter-regional approach from Bay of Plenty upwards. This prompted a discussion about how members could help educate about and support this kaupapa to protect the marine environment.


 

Agreed action points:

·        That members apply influence through their iwi and hapū channels to support this kaupapa

·        That staff and members collaborate on signage/education so people know that their iwi/hapū support the council’s pest management strategy.

 

10.       Whakāturanga/Presentation Report - Overview of Coastal State of the Environment Monitoring (Item 3.10)

Marine Research Specialist, Coastal Monitoring presented on the coastal monitoring done by the council for resource consents, environmental incidents and state of the environment (SOE), with a focus on the SOE monitoring for water quality, sediment and estuaries. There was also discussion about how the information on broader scale ecological health fed into the Proposed Regional Plan and the importance and increasing use of sensor technology to improve the data collected.

 

11.       Whakāturanga/Presentation Report - Infometrics Economic Data and Information (Item 3.11)

The council’s Economist demonstrated the Northland Regional Economic Profile, a web-based database hosted by Infometrics that contains a wide range of economic information from GDP and  exports to employment, productivity and businesses (at  https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Northland+Region). He also answered questions about demographics affecting household income and Māori employment patterns.  

 

12.       General Business (Item 3.12)

(A) Council Processes

Millan Ruka, Te Uroiori, addressed the working party regarding the appointment of the Regional Plan hearings panel. While it was accepted that the process for appointing a commissioner lies with the council, there was concern about the way in which it had been communicated to Mr Ruka. Similar to the korero in Item 3.5, it was agreed that care needs to be taken not to misrepresent TTMAC participation in working groups as a collective decision. It is advice given on the information presented by staff to one or two members. It is not intended to bind or usurp the mana of any iwi or hapū.

(B) Mana Whakahono a Rohe

This topic was dealt with adequately during discussion of other meeting items.

Agreed action points:

·        That staff be advised to ensure their language avoids the impression or suggestion that there is a collective will regarding TTMAC working party advice.

 

Conclusion

The meeting concluded at 3.45pm with the karakia by member Hohaia.


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.2

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Removal and Replacement of Absent Members

ID:

A1076947

From:

Sally Bowron, Strategy and Governance Team Admin/PA

 

Rīpoata/Report

The purpose of this paper is to advise of members who have resigned and those absent without apology and their removal from Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC Working Party).

 

Clause 8 of the Ngā Kupu Pānga |Terms of Reference for the TTMAC Working Party states:

 

“Membership of the group shall cease if a member:

·    Resigns, or

·    Fails to attend at least three consecutive meetings over the period of one year without tabling an apology or request for leave of absence.”

 

Co-Chair Pita Tipene advised at the 10 May TTMAC meeting that Teina Wells-Smith has resigned. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine will put forward a replacement nomination in due course.

 

Two members, Phillip Ngawaka (Ngātiwai Trust Board) and Joeann Walters (Te Waiariki, Ngāti Korora, Ngāti Takapari), have failed to attend four consecutive meetings between December 2017 and June this year, without tendering an apology.   An email was sent to both members on 8 May 2018 reminding them of the TTMAC Working Party attendance requirements.  No response was received from either member.  It’s therefore recommended that both members be removed from the working party.

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia/Recommended actions

1.    That the report ‘Removal and Replacement of absent members’ by Sally Bowron, PA/Team Admin, Governance and Engagement and dated 28 November 2017, be received.

2.    That, in accordance with the Terms of Reference, Ngātiwai Trust Board and Te Waiariki, Ngāti Korora, Ngāti Takapari, along with members Phillip Ngawaka and Joeann Walters be sent a letter advising them that they have been removed from TTMAC Working Party due to four consecutive absences respectively, without apologies.

 

 

 

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

21 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.3

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Proposed amendment to Ngā Kupu Pānga | Terms of Reference

ID:

A1079570

From:

Sally Bowron, Governance and Engagement Team Admin/PA

 

Ripoata/Report

An agreed action from Item 3.5 of the 10 May meeting of the Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) was:

 

“That Co-Chair Dimery will explore how TTMAC’s Terms of Reference might be amended to reflect that TTMAC is not a representative forum of Taitokerau iwi and hapū, that the recommendations they make are on information provided by staff, and that the members wholly support iwi and hapū’s mana to make decisions about their own issues”

 

This report provides a proposed amendment to TTMAC’s Ngā Kupu Pānga |Terms of Reference for members to consider (Attachment 1) and, if in agreement, put forward as a recommended change to Council’s August meeting.

 

The proposed additional text is included under the Purpose section of the attached Terms of Reference and is provided below for your convenience:

 

“Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party members can only provide advice based on information presented.  Council acknowledges that iwi and hapū representative members advice does not usurp the mana of iwi and hapū of Taitokerau to make decisions and representations to council on issues of important to them.“

 

Recommended actions

1.                                   That TTMAC supports the proposed amendment to the Ngā Kupu Pānga |Terms of Reference, and for it to go to Council’s August meeting for approval.

 

Attachments

Attachment 1: Draft amended TTMAC Terms of Reference  

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

 26 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party  ITEM: 3.3

5 July 2018Attachment 1

                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ngā Kupu Pānga | Terms of Reference 

Te Taitokerau Māori-Kaunihera Rōpū Mahi Tahi | Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party 

 

 

 

Date:              1/09/2017

Author:                      Rachel Ropiha

Version:        13

 


Kohikohinga | Table of contents

Te Taitokerau Māori-Kaunihera Rōpū Mahi Tahi | Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party.

Kohikohinga | Table of contents.

1.         Kupu whakataki | Background. 3

2.         Ngā Rōpū | The Parties. 3

3.         Te Kaupapa | Mission Statement 3

4.         Te Pae Tawhiti | Vision Statement 4

5.         Ngā tikanga | Values. 4

6.         Ngā whainga | Purpose. 4

7.         Ngā tāngata | Membership. 4

8.         Hurahia me whakapi | Removal and replacement of members. 5

9.         Ngā heamana | Co-chair’s. 6

10.      Te wahanga | Term of appointment 6

11.      Whakamahinga | Operation. 6

12.      Arataki tangata | Member induction. 6

13.      Papā o te pānga | Conflict of interest 7

14.      Hokohitanga o ngā hui | Frequency of meetings. 7

15.      Kōrama | Quorum.. 7

16.      Utunga | Payment 7

17.      Whakapai ngā tautohe | Conflict resolution. 7

18.      Pūrongorongo | Reporting - accountability. 8

19.      Arotakenga | Review.. 8

20.      Tuku mana | Delegations. 8

 

 


 

1.    Kupu whakataki | Background

There are specific legislative obligations for Local Government to:

·    Take appropriate account of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and;

·    To maintain and improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local government decision making processes. 

 

Recognising this, in the 2016 – 2019 triennium, council sought to establish a formal working party of council as one means to achieve this.

 

This Terms of Reference recognises that this agreement is not intended to be a legally binding document, but rather a document that encourages and supports a long-term relationship between Northland Regional Council and Māori of Taitokerau.  

 

It also recognises that although two distinct partners, each bringing their own particular perspective to the table, that Māori and council may share some common aspirations in regards to the environmental, social, cultural and economic future of our shared region.

 

It’s understood and acknowledged by council that the Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party member can only provide advice based on information presented and that iwi and hapū representative members advice does not usurp the mana of iwi and hapū of Taitokerau to make decisions and representations to council as they see appropirate.

 

This agreement also appreciates that it will be through goodwill and cooperation that trust will develop and therefore a relationship based on mutual respect.

2.    Ngā rōpū | The Parties

This agreement is between Māori of Taitokerau and Northland Regional Council.

Taitokerau Māori

Northland Māori are extremely passionate about their heritage and give regard to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of this country and recognises a partnership between Māori and the Crown, for Māori, further cementing the intent of He Whakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nū Tīreni (1835 Declaration of Independence).

 

The statement of intent in regards to these for Māori is:

He Whakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nū Tīreni (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi provide the foundation doctrines of authority and partnership that are being sought by hapū in Government, including Local Government.

Northland Regional Council

The Northland Regional Council (council) is the regional authority with responsibilities defined in the Local Government Act 2002, which provide for its obligations to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. 


 

3.    Te Kaupapa | Mission Statement

He tumu herenga waka | The anchorage of canoes

This whakatauki is a metaphor that represents a:

·    Forum that emphasises and advocates the Māori world view

·    Means by which to integrate the Māori perspective into processes and policy

·    Stable platform for whānau, hapū and iwi to connect and communicate with

·    Safe haven for open and forthright discussion

·    Provides strong leadership in consultation with Māori communities.

4.    Te Pae Tawhiti | Vision Statement

He waka hourua, eke noa | A re-adzed voyaging canoe upon which everyone may embark

This whakatauki is a metaphor that represents:

·    Partnership

·    A challenging journey requiring determination and collaboration

·    The application of Te Ao Māori in our journey eg. the wairua dimension

·    Understanding, caring for and adapting to our natural environment

·    Self-reliance and a sustainable economy.

5.    Ngā tikanga | Values

The following engagement principles will guide the committee in the pursuit of its purpose:

·    He kanohi Māori – Application of the Māori World View.

·    Mahi tahi – Increased collaboration.

·    Me whakatau mā roto i te kōrero – a willingness to talk things through.

·    Kaitiakitanga – Dedicated stewardship.

·    Ngākau pono - Being true to the cause.

6.    Ngā whainga | Purpose

To advance a model of Māori engagement that supports environmental and economic priorities across the region:

·    Monitor and advise on council’s compliance to its obligations to Māori under the Local Government Act 2002 and the Resource Management Act 1991 (assurance and compliance function)

·    Provide advice to council on topics referred to it by council

·    To develop pathways (and processes) that will achieve lasting and meaningful relationships between Māori and council

·    To ensure the views of Māori are taken into account in the exercise of council functions.

 

Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party members can only provide advice based on information presented.  Council acknowledges that iwi and hapū representative members advice does not usurp the mana of iwi and hapū of Taitokerau to make decisions and representations to council on issues of important to them.

 

7.    Ngā tāngata | Membership

The working party will comprise up to 30 members in total consisting of:

§ Five elected members, and

§ Twenty five non-elected members from Taitokerau Māori.

The twenty five non-elected members, as a priority, are to be made up from:

One member from each of the 9 Mandated Iwi Authorities[1]

One member from each of the hapū Treaty settlement entities[2], and

One member from each of the following Taitokerau tangata whenua groupings*:

          Ngāti Hine,                             Te Whakapiko,

Ngāti Manu                             Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari

Hokianga O Ngā Hapū           Ngāti Kuta, Patukeha

Ngāti Rēhia                            Te Roroa

          Te Parawhau                          Te Hiku o Te Ika Marae

 

*(These tangata whenua groupings have shown a commitment to the kaupapa from the initial conception of the working party and represent a broad cross section of Northland Māori and will remain in place.)  

 

It is to be noted that these terms of reference, as they pertain to membership, are subject to change as the working party evolves.  

 

Nominations received from iwi or hapū not currently represented on the working party will be presented to council for ratification following consultation with the working party co-chairs.  Such nominations must be accompanied with documentation, to the satisfaction of the co-chairs, that the nominee has formally been mandated by iwi or hapū to represent them on the working party.

 

The following procedure will be followed once working party membership reaches 30 and a nomination is received from iwi or hapū not currently represented on the working party:

1.   Priority will be provided for one member from each group as indicated above.

2.   The working party will seek to achieve as wide and even representation as possible.

3.   Those groups with two representatives on the working party will need to reduce their representation to one.

4.   Once full representation is achieved from all priority groups listed above, then new membership is only available by attrition.

 

Tangata whenua can provide an alternate nomination to act on behalf of absent members.

8.    Hurahia me whakapi | Removal and replacement of members

Each respective entity (as noted in section 7) will undertake its own selection and mandating process to identify representatives for the working party.

 

When selecting its members, entities are encouraged to consider gender equality, and the range of skills and experience required for the group to adequately perform their role.

 

Changes to member representation needs to be formally notified to council.  As the entity already has a position on the working party, a change in personal does not require endorsement as required in section 7.  For clarity, section 7 relates to new entities seeking to join the working party.

 

Membership of the group shall cease if a member:

·         Resigns, or

·         Fails to attend at least three consecutive meetings over the period of one year without tabling an apology or request for leave of absence.

 

A member can be removed from the working party by council, following receipt of a recommendation passed by 75% of members of the working party present and voting, under exceptional circumstances where the behaviour of the member is considered detrimental to the effective operation of the group.

 

If a member resigns or is removed from the group, the working party will work to fill any vacancies as soon as possible. 

9.    Ngā heamana | Co-chair’s

Provision has been made for this working party to have a co-chair arrangement.  The following process will be undertaken to fill the position of co-chairs:

 

Council will appointment one elected member (and proxy) as their representative to act as co-chair.  The non-elected members of the working party will appoint a co-chair (and proxy), from the non-elected members.  Both recommendations are to be endorsed by council.  

 

At least one co-chair must be present at the formal meetings and marae based hui of the working party.

 

Besides chairing meetings, the co-chairs (or proxy) will be responsible for:

·    Attending agenda preview meetings and reviewing working party actions prior to circulation

·    Be available to vet prospective applications for membership onto the working party

·    Assist in mediation if and when required, in the first instance.

10.  Te wahanga | Term of appointment

The standard term of appointment will be three years – consistent with the term of local and territorial authorities – in this case, the 2016-2019 local body triennium.  The term of appointment can be less than three years if a member:

·    Resigns

·    Misses three consecutive meetings, or

·    The working party is disbanded.

 

A member can be appointed for a second term should their representative group re-endorse their selection and nomination. 

11.  Whakamahinga | Operation

Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the senior manager responsible for this working party and shall attend all meetings and hui in this capacity.

The CEO or such person as he may from time to time appoint and other council staff designated by him will be responsible for the maintenance and servicing (provision of venue, minute-taking, catering) of the group.  

Support of the committee extends to council’s controlled organisation, NorthlandInc through the CEO and staff.

12.  Arataki tangata | Member induction

All new members joining the working party will receive an induction pack which will include the Terms of Reference, relevant policies and procedures and information outlining the council’s function and processes. 

13.  Papā o te pānga | Conflict of interest

Members will be asked to complete a conflict of interest form at the beginning of each year they sit on the group.  A conflict of interest log will be maintained by the officer responsible for liaising with the group.

14.  Hokohitanga o ngā hui | Frequency of meetings

The working party will meet up to a maximum of 10 times a year.  These will alternate between a formal meeting of the working party which will be held at the council’s office in Whangārei and workshops at marae focusing on local issues (i.e. up to five formal meeting and five marae based workshops.)  

 

While any working party member is welcome to attend the marae based workshops, these workshops will not constitute a formal working party meeting and therefore no working party actions can be agreed.  Working party members hosting regional hui are eligible for meeting fee allowances.

 

When the full working party meets at the Whangārei office of the regional council a meeting room will be made available before or after the meeting of the working party in order for the Māori members of the working party to meet.

15.  Kotangitanga | Quorum

The following quorum will apply:

·    At least a third of the elected members (councillors), and

·    At least a third of non-elected members.

 

This ratio will apply to those seats that are currently filled and not include vacant positions. 

16.  Utunga | Payment

Payments for non-elected members of the working party (tangata whenua) for meeting attendance and mileage will be in accordance with the councils ‘Appointed Members Allowance Policy’ and in accordance with this Terms of Reference.  

Payments include

·    Meeting allowance for formal meetings of the Working Party

·    Mileage (one claim for vehicle)

·    Attendance at regional hui for those of the regional hui rohe, and

·    Delegated sub-working parties endorsed by council.

17.  Whakapai ngā tautohe | Conflict resolution

Should conflict occur, the co-chairs and the group will be responsible for working together to resolve the conflict in the first instance.  If the conflict persists, the council will only intervene at the request of the majority of the working party members.

18.  Pūrongorongo | Reporting - accountability

The working party, through the co-chairs will provide a summary report to the council following each meeting. 

 

Committee members are expected to report back to and liaise regularly with their respective communities – providing information to their constituents and seeking their feedback.

 

Officers of council will be responsible for promoting the working party and any initiatives developed (once considered and approved by council), to the wider public through a range of media including print and radio promotion, the council’s website and social media.

19.  Arotakenga | Review

The Terms of Reference will subsequently be reviewed as required.  All changes to the Terms of Reference will be subject to the approval of Northland Regional Council through a recommendation made by the working party.

20.  Tuku mana | Delegations

The working part has no delegated authority from council.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                                                    


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.4

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Te Tai Tokerau Māori and Council Marae Based Hui

ID:

A1076638

From:

Abraham Witana, Kaiarahi - Tikanga Māori and Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori

 

Rīpoata/Report

At the May meeting of Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC), hosts for the regional marae based hui were identified. Due to unforeseen circumstances these have had to change with one marae unable to commit to hosting. This leaves our December hui date without a host marae, with Te Uri o Hau and Ngāti Hine hosting the August and October hui respectively. 

The purpose of this report is to confirm a location and host for the 6 December 2018 regional marae based hui. Should no hosts be identified at this meeting, council will direct staff to seek and confirm a marae venue on behalf of the TTMAC Working Party.

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia/Recommended actions

1.         That the December 2018 regional marae based hui are as follows:

Date

Regional host

Host Marae

Location

6 December

_________________

_________________

_________________

 

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

22 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.5

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Māori Technical Advisory Group Update

ID:

A1077540

From:

Abraham Witana, Kaiarahi - Tikanga Māori and Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori

 

Rīpoata/Report

The Māori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG) have been tasked by Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) to provide advice and recommendations to TTMAC and eventually council on:

1.         Council’s resource consents processes; and

2.         Mana Whakahono a Rohe.

The first meeting of MTAG was held during May, with a further meeting scheduled for June cancelled due to hazardous weather conditions.

 

To date MTAG have been investigating how other councils process resource consents, if they involve tangata whenua, and, if so, what mechanisms are used to streamline the process. 

 

They have also been discussing the issues council identified with regards to Mana Whakahono a Rohe as well as going through the legislation and guidance developed by Ministry for the Environment.

This work is ongoing with the June meeting being rescheduled to allow for three workshops.

 

 

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

22 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.6

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Te Taitokerau Maori and Council Working Party pānui Ngā Karere o Taitokerau

ID:

A1076705

From:

Abraham Witana, Kaiarahi - Tikanga Māori and Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori

 

Rīpoata/Report

Ngā Karere O Taitokerau, the second issue of the Te Taitokerau Maori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) e-newsletter, was sent out to 221 contacts on Tuesday 19 June 2018. It was opened in total 65 times. Of the 65 opens, eight were by TTMAC members.

 

To assist council staff to strike that right balance of stories, staff request that TTMAC members provide their views on the content of the latest pānui along with any other relevant feedback to ensure the pānui is reflective of the work of TTMAC. This will provide staff with guidance to assist with the drafting of the third edition of the pānui.

 

The pānui will be displayed on the screen during discussion on this paper.

 

 

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

22 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.7

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Waiora Marae Te Taitokerau Maori and Council Working Party marae-based hui

ID:

A1076722

From:

Abraham Witana, Kaiarahi - Tikanga Māori and Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori

 

 

 

Rīpoata/ Report

The first TTMAC marae based hui for 2018 was held on 7 June at Waiora Marae, Ngataki.

Committee members in attendance were Te Hiku o Te Ika Marae Trust representative Bundy Waitai, TTMAC co-chair Cr Dimery and Chairman Shepherd and Finlayson. TTMAC was supported by the council’s Chief Executive, senior management and staff, including the Kaitāia Area Officer Manager.

The hui was well attended with approximately 20 whānau participating in the day long hui. TTMAC extend considerable thanks and gratitude to Bundy Waitai for arranging and facilitating the hui at short notice and to the whānau of Waiora Marae for hosting the hui.

 

Summary of discussion

1)    Waimāori, resource consents, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and regional planning

 

Concerns were raised about the way applications for resource consent were processed with the Motutangi Waiharara Water Users Group (MWUG) application for consent used as an example. Key issues related to:

·    Lack of consultation of mana whenua, marae and local communities prior to consents being lodged with council

·    The marae and mana whenua were not advised of the consent application

·    Wanting council to advise mana whenua as soon as the council knows about an application for resource consent, even if they haven’t yet been lodged

·    How to streamline a process of involving mana whenua in consent processes

·    A need for council to better understand the environmental and cultural values and relationship between Ngāti Kuri mana whenua and their resources

·    Ngāti Kuri hold an annual hui on Ngāti Kuritanga which councillors and staff were encouraged to attend to gain an understanding of Ngāti Kuri cultural and environment values

·    A request for support to run capacity workshops based at the marae

 

The concerns regarding resource consents and how these are processed were answered at the hui. 

The MWUG application was processed as limited-notified with both Waiora Marae and the Ngāti Kuri Trust Board identified as affected parties. As such both received copies of the application. Staff also spoke to a Board trustee and advised that both the marae and Trust Board were considered to be affected parties.

In regards to timeframes for processing resource consents, these are prescribed in the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and therefore council has to work within these confines.

It was noted however, that the Māori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG) – a subcommittee of TTMAC – was currently reviewing the councils consent processes with a view of streamlining this. It was also noted that the Te Hiku representative on TTMAC was a member of the subcommittee working on this kaupapa.  

However, it was acknowledged that council could do more to raise its own capacity in regards to understanding cultural values in association to natural resources.  In this regards it was acknowledged the annual Ngāti Kuri wananga could be a good training opportunity for councillors and staff. 

Council also made a commitment to work with whānau and assist with hosting RMA 101 training to be held at Waiora Marae rather than in Kaitāia.

2)    Greater participation in decision-making of council

This discussion dove-tailed into the resource consent conversation. Mana whenua wanted to be able to influence national, regional and local policy development and processes – both planning and consenting. Asking what opportunities existed that enable the participation of ngati Kuri in decision-making.

 

Council congratulated Ngāti Kuri on the recently finalising their Iwi Environmental Management Plan and lodging this with council. Noting that this was one way to influence regional and district policy development and considering applications for resource consent.

 

It was also noted that TTMAC was another avenue to sit with council. That this committee through MTAG had had a lot of input into the proposed plan through technical advice. And that three members had sat on the Regional Planning Committee which made the final decisions on the plan. This was input into the plan and decision making at the highest level as well as the technical input.

 

3)    Tourism in Te Hiku

Mana whenua provided an overview of their aspirations with regards to tourism in their rohe, noting this was hampered by the lack of critical infrastructure.  Communication and connectivity were key components to industry growth but also, on the ground infrastructure such as clean modern toilets and while it was acknowledged this was a district council role. It was the lack of expenditure to not just modernise but to bring Te Hiku up to the standards of elsewhere in the north that needed addressing.

 

It was noted that applications to the Provincial Growth Fund were being sought for areas like Kerikeri and Whangārei, but councils needed to consider other areas of the region and how they might benefit from this fund.

 

George Riley, Māori Economic Development, Northland Inc, presented to the hui information about Northland Inc and his role within it to support Māori economic development initiatives.

 

Staff from council and Northland Inc will now work through the issues and provide a responce to member Waitai for the purposes of reporting back to those who attended the hui.    

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

22 June 2018


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.8

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Update on Long Term Plan 2018-2028

ID:

A1076320

From:

Kyla Carlier, Strategy Specialist and Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori

 

Whakarāpopototanga/Executive summary

This report updates the working party on the progress of the Long Term Plan 2018-2028, which was adopted on Thursday 21 June.  The Long Term Plan sets council’s strategic direction and work for the next ten years and beyond, and how the work will be paid for.

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia/Recommended actions

That the report “Update on Long Term Plan 2018-2028”, from Kyla Carlier, Strategy Specialist, and dated 20 June 2017, be received.

 

Tuhinga/Background

Council’s Long Term Plan has now been adopted, and includes significant new funding to do more to clean up waters, to manage pests, and to provide better flood infrastructure to protect vulnerable communities. 

 

The plan has been under development for more than a year.  The proposals were developed in consultation with the TTMAC Maori Technical Advisory group over a series of three intensive workshops during the second half of 2017, and took in to consideration feedback from the community received during a period of pre-consultation gathered during a series of six ‘pop-up’ sessions held around the region, and via an online survey, which asked people what they valued about Northland.

 

Once the proposals were developed, council carried out an extensive formal consultation process.  This included seven ‘Have Your Say’ events held around the region, which presented an opportunity for the community to present views to councillors in person, as well as to better understand the proposals.  Over 2,200 submissions were received during the consultation period, covering a wide range of opinions on all topics. Approximately 1500 submissions were pro-forma submissions that supported the regional sporting facilities rate with reference to a sports hub in Kaitaia. 

 

A deliberations meeting was held on 16 May, where councillors considered the feedback received in relation to each of the proposals, and made decisions about whether to proceed as proposed.  Overall the feedback received in relation to the proposals was very positive, with the community indicating that they understood the need to spend more on critical areas of council activity.  In consideration of this, council opted to proceed with the proposed work.

 

The resulting plan is particularly ambitious, with significant new funding allocated to water management, pest management and flood infrastructure.  

 

The main new areas of work that received funding were:

·    More funding for water quality initiatives, including developing a council-owned Far North poplar and willow nursery to assist erosion control, more environmental monitoring and an increase in council’s Environment Fund

·    More funding for pest management work around the region, including a new allocation of funding to carry out kauri dieback response, funding for projects in western Northland, and for five identified high-value pest control areas.

·    New flood schemes for urban Kaitaia, Kaeo-whangaroa, Whangarei urban, and Punguru, and more investigation into a flood scheme for Taumarere-kawakawa.

 

Council is also going ahead with proposed new spending for Maori relationships, including:

·    $100,000 per year for a full-time equivalent staff member (including associated overhead costs) to effectively resource Māori engagement

·    $5000 in 2018/19 and 2020/2021, increasing to $7000 in 2022/2023 and continuing every second year following, for sponsorship of the biennial Māori Business Awards

·    $2000 in 2018/19, increasing to $6,000 from 2019/20, for a Northland Regional Council Tai Tokerau Māori scholarship.

·    $55,000 every year from 2020/2021 for a new Māori internship position (including associated overhead costs)

·    $10,000 per year from 2019/2020 onward to support the Māori initiatives fund

 

A summary of all decisions made and resulting areas of spend are included in the ‘Long Term Plan 2018-2028 Summary of decisions’, attached to this report.

 

 

Attachments

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

20 June 2018

 


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Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                       item: 3.9

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Provincial Growth Fund: Council funding applications

ID:

A1076617

From:

Darryl Jones, Economist

 

Whakarāpopototanga/Executive summary

This paper provides background information on central government’s Provincial Growth Fund and a summary of the projects approved to date in Taitokerau and those that council has submitted for funding. 

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia/Recommended action

1.         That the report ‘Provincial Growth Fund: Council funding applications’ by Darryl Jones. Economist and dated 19 June 2018, be received.

 

Tuhinga/Background

Through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), central government has committed to investing $1 billion per annum over three years in regional economic development.  The PGF aims to lift productivity potential in the provinces. Its priorities are to enhance economic development opportunities, create sustainable jobs, enable Māori to reach their full potential, boost social inclusion and participation, build resilient communities, and help meet New Zealand’s climate change target.  All provinces are eligible for funding, however, Tairāwhiti/East Coast, Hawke’s Bay, Tai Tokerau/Northland, Bay of Plenty, West Coast and Manawatū-Whanganui have been identified for early investment.

 

As at 16 June, around $136 million has been allocated to a total of 51 projects.  Eighteen Northland projects have been allocated funding totalling almost $61 million or 44% of allocated funds.  These projects are listed below.  Northland will also benefit from the multi-regional projects which include the Upper North Island Port Study. 

 

Figure 1. Allocation of PGF funding by region as at 16 June 2018

 

 

 

Table 1. Northland projects funded by the PGF as at 16 June 2018

 

Council has submitted three projects to the PGF: Northland Sustainable Farm Afforestation, Kaitāia Flood Resilience, and Prefeasibility for Water Storage in Northland.  These projects build on or align with council’s existing work programmes.  A summary of the three projects is provided below.

 

Table 2. Northland Regional Council projects submitted to the PGF for funding

Project name

Proposal

Current state

Northland Sustainable Farm Afforestation

Requesting $15M to fund a three-year project to provide an afforestation service targeted towards erosion prone land and riparian planting to improve water quality.  The service would be available to all landowners and promote both native and exotic planting. 

Received advice from central government to apply to the Hill Country Erosion Programme

Kaitāia Flood Resilience

Requesting $3M to assist with the capital costs of the flood protection upgrade works that have a total cost of $15M

Awaiting response from central government 

Prefeasibility for Water Storage in Northland

Requesting $2M to carry out a prefeasibility assessment of four potential water storage scheme options identified in the Scoping Study completed in mid-2017

Council is working closely with central government to develop full proposal

 

Northland Inc. is working closely with, and providing support to, a wide range of PGF applicants, including some of those that have already been allocated funding.  One project that Northland Inc is taking the lead on is to secure funding from the PGF to continue to expand digital connectivity in the region.

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

21 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                     item: 3.10

5 July 2018

 

 

TITLE:

Update: 2018 Representation Arrangements Review

ID:

A1076564

From:

Chris Taylor, Governance Support Manager

 

Whakarāpopototanga/Executive summary

The purpose of this report is to update the TTMAC Working Party on the 2018 Representation Arrangements Review.  It provides information regarding the statutory requirements for council to conduct a review, the Initial Proposal currently released for consultation and the process going forward.

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia/Recommended actions

1.         That the report ‘Update: 2018 Representation Arrangements Review’ by Chris Taylor, Governance Support Manager and dated 22 June 2018, be received.

 

 

 

Tuhinga/Background

The Local Electoral Act (LEA) 2001 requires all local authorities to carry out a Representation Arrangements Review at least once every six years.  A review for the Northland Regional Council (NRC) is required to be undertaken in 2018 because it is now six years since the last review was conducted in 2012. 

 

The council’s last review of representation arrangements applied to the 2013 and 2016 triennial elections, whereby NRC has nine councillors [3]elected from seven constituencies with the Te Hiku, Hokianga-Kaikohe, Coastal North, Coast South and Kaipara constituencies having one councillor each, and the Coastal North and Whangārei Urban constituencies each having two councillors. 

 

The preliminary stages of a representation review require the council to consider two issues being:

·    the choice of electoral system – First Past the Post (FFP) or Single Transferable Vote (STV); and

·    whether to introduce Māori representation.

 

The council resolved on 20 March 2017 to retain the FPP electoral system, and on 24 October 2017 not to introduce Māori representation.

 

By 31 August 2018 the council must now determine:

·    The proposed number of constituencies;

·    The proposed name and boundaries of each constituency; and

·    The proposed number of councillors to be elected for each constituency.

 

The Local Government Commission (LGC) has issued guidelines identifying the factors that need to be taken into account in conducting a review.  These factors include:

1.    Regional communities of interest;

2.    Effective representation (the optimal number of members); and

3.    Fair representation of electors (compliance with the +/- 10% requirement).[4]

Introduction

The 2012 Representation Review resulted in significant changes after having the same representation arrangements for over 20 years.  These changes were driven by the council’s desire for a more equitable governance structure that embraced the diversity of the region and would take Northland forward into the future. 

 

In the six years since the last review, the region has performed strongly with the population and economy growing above the national average.  This growth has provided the opportunity to fine-tune how Northlanders are represented in local government by proposing changes to some of the council’s constituencies.  The Initial Proposals attached to this report provides the detail and reasoning behind the proposed changes.  All Northlanders now have the opportunity to say what they think before a final decision is made.  Any changes made will apply to the next local authority elections in October 2019.

 

2018 Representation Arrangements Review – Initial Proposal

Council confirmed the Representation Arrangements Review Initial Proposal at its meeting on

21 June 2018.  Key aspects include:

 

·    Keep the number of councillors (nine) and constituencies (seven) the same

·    Shift the Te Hiku boundary so communities around the Mangonui Harbour are in the same constituency

·    Make Coastal South smaller – this constituency’s population has grown by almost 20% since our last review

·    Adjust the Whangārei Urban boundary slightly so the semi-rural area in the north-west becomes part of the Coastal North constituency

·    Adjust the boundary between Coastal Central and Coastal North slightly for expected future population growth

·    No changes are being proposed to the Kaipara or Hokianga-Kaikohe constituencies.

 

All changes are illustrated in red on the map below and explained further, including detailed constituency maps and demographic profiles, in the Initial Proposal attached to this report.

 

Map

The impact of the changes proposed in terms of fair and effective representation are explained in the following table:

 

Constituency

2017 population estimate *

Number of councillors

Population per councillor

Fits +/- 10% rule

Te Hiku

19,860

1

19,860

Yes

Hokianga-Kaikohe**

16,120

1

16,120

No

Coastal North

42,160

2

21,080

Yes

Whangārei Urban

41,440

2

20,720

Yes

Coastal Central

20,070

1

20,070

Yes

Coastal South

17,760

1

17,760

Yes

Kaipara

18,060

1

18,060

Yes

 

175,470

9

 

 

**With an estimated population of 16,120, the Hokianga-Kaikohe constituency is below the +/-10% population requirement of LEA 2001.  At the last representation review in 2012, this constituency was granted an exemption from this requirement by the Local Government Commission (LGC) on the basis of Hokianga-Kaikohe being an isolated community of interest with unique characteristics[5].  This constituency has a distinct demographic profile, is very sparsely populated with limited infrastructure and rugged topography.  Extending boundaries to comply with the +/- 10% rule would amalgamate more communities of interest with little in common.  An appeal will be made again to the LGC as part of this representation review for non-compliance with the +/- 10% rule.

Next steps

The process going forth and related timeframes are as follows:

 

Public submission period

23 June to 24 July 2018

Community Meeting – Maungatapere

(6 – 7.30pm at the Office Cafē)

 

3 July 2018

Public hearings on submissions received

31 July 2018 (and 30 July and 1 August if required)

Deliberations

14 August 2018

Adoption of Final Proposal

21 August 2018

Public notice of Final Proposal

25 August 2018

Objection/Appeal period

25 August to 26 September 2018

Forward material to LGC

By 15 January 2019

LGC decision

By 10 April 2019

 

NB:  The timetable above may be subject to change (within statutory requirements) depending on the amount of public interest in the process.

 

Attachments

Attachment 1: The Northland Regional Council Representation Review 2018 - Inital Proposal  

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Jonathan Gibbard

Title:

Group Manager - Governance and Engagement

Date:

 22 June 2018

 


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Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                     item: 3.11

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Biosecurity update: Mycoplasma bovis

ID:

A1077757

From:

Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori; Kane McElrea, Biosecurity Manager - Partnerships and Strategy and Curtis Harris, Biosecurity Incursion Management Officer

 

Whakarāpopototanga/Executive summary

Mycoplasma bovis, a bacterium that causes illness in cattle was found in the Oamaru area in July 2017. The Government has since agreed with dairy and beef sector partners to attempt to eradicate the disease from New Zealand.

 

 

Tuhinga/Background

Mycoplasma bovis is bacterium that causes illness in cattle that affects their welfare and production. It doesn’t infect humans and presents no food safety risk. The disease is found worldwide and is not considered a disease of relevance to trade by the World Animal Health Organisation. There are also no regulatory restrictions for meat and dairy products due to the presence of Mycoplasma Bovis.  

 

Cattle that are slaughtered in New Zealand as part of measures to control the disease are processed in line with standard procedures. As transportation can cause stress which is a trigger for displaying illness, before leaving a farm, the cattle are assessed by vets to confirm they are fit for transport. At the processing plants, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) veterinarians reassess the heath of each animal before slaughter.

 

This is the first time the disease has been found in New Zealand and is an Unwanted Organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993.

 

How is it spread

Mycoplasma bovis is spread from animal to animal through close contact and bodily fluids such as mucus and also milking equipment. Calves can be infected through drinking milk from infected cows.


However, the disease is mostly spread through the movement of cattle from farm to farm. Movement restrictions preventing the spread of stock from infected properties is one of the best measures to contain the disease.

 

Farm equipment may also be a way the disease is spread, especially if equipment comes in direct contact with infected animals such as artificial insemination instruments.

 

While vehicle movement on farms pose very little biosecurity risk all infected farms are under strict legal controls under the Biosecurity Act and all vehicles require comprehensive cleaning and disinfection before leaving properties.

 

The response

Since the discovery of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand, Ministry for Primary Industries has put in place strict controls to prevent further spread as well as carrying out extensive national surveillance to determine the distribution of the disease in New Zealand. The government is also developing plans with farmers for animals from known infected farms.

 

The government, along with the dairy and beef industries, have agreed that an attempt will be made to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis. Currently the disease is still not widespread (37 infected farms and some 260 suspect farms out of 20,000) and there is just one strain of the disease present in New Zealand which indicates a single source of infection.

Currently there are no confirmed cases of Mycoplasma bovis in Northland. However, Northland Regional Council (NRC) is assisting MPI with the Mycoplasma bovis response. Council has appointed a staff member to assist.  The council staff member is carrying out the role of an Incident Control Point Manager, which is a compliance position which includes serving Notices of Direction and Restricted Place Notices.

There are currently seven Notices of Direction and one Restricted Place Notices in Northland. The notices are in place while ongoing surveillance for Mycoplasma bovis disease is being carried out. This includes restricting the movement of stock and other risk goods onto and off the property. 

Staff will be available at the meeting to answer questions, otherwise the latest updates can found at link below:

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/protection-and-response/responding/alerts/mycoplasma-bovis/

 

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Bruce Howse

Title:

Group Manager - Environmental Services

Date:

22 June 2018

 


Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party                                                                                                     item: 3.12

5 July 2018

 

TITLE:

Biosecurity update: Myrtle Rust

ID:

A1077807

From:

Kane McElrea, Biosecurity Manager - Partnerships and Strategy; Rachel Ropiha, Kaiarahi - Kaupapa Māori and Curtis Harris, Biosecurity Incursion Management Officer

 

Whakarāpopototanga/Executive summary

The purpose of this agenda item is to provide an update on the national response to the fungal disease Myrtle Rust that affects plants in the Myrtle family, including pōhutukawa, manuka, rātā, ramarama, lilly pilly and others.

 

 

 

Tuhinga/Background

Myrtle Rust has been found in 11 locations – Northland, Auckland, Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Taupō, Gisborne, Manawatu, Wellington and Tasman. It is also found in abundance on Raoul Island in the Kermadec group north-east of Northland.

 

Myrtle Rust spores are microscopic and can easily spread across large distances by wind, insects, birds, people and machinery. Because the fungus can spread so easily it is recommended that if you know or suspect you have found plants infected with Myrtle Rust, don’t touch it, take a photo and call 0800 80 99 66 (MPI).

 

The response

 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Department of Conservation, along with help from local iwi, nursery industry and local authorities ran a year-long operation to attempt to contain and control the fungus and determine its spread.

 

However, it is now known that Myrtle Rust has spread to many parts of New Zealand with 731 sites confirmed nationwide, 33 of which are in Northland. There are also limited tools available to manage the disease, especially knowing how easily it can be spread. Therefore, from 1 May this year, MPI adopted a new approach to management of Myrtle Rust which involves the scaling back of operations and surveillance in known affected areas. Instead, the response is transitioning to long term management with options (for management) being explored by a myrtle rust working group.

 

In the meantime, MPI are continuing to encourage people who believe they have seen signs of the rust to call the MPI 0800 number, and while many restrictions have now been lifted, they may still use this as a management tool.

 

Biosecurity staff will be present at the meeting to answer any questions.

 

 

Authorised by Group Manager

Name:

Bruce Howse

Title:

Group Manager - Environmental Services

Date:

22 June 2018

    



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[2] Te Uri o Hau, Te Roroa and Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trusts.

[3] To note, the maximum number of councillors permitted under the LEA 2001 for a regional council is 14.

[4] Refer to section19V of the Local Electoral Act 2001

[5] Local Electoral Act 2001 S19V(3)(i)