Huihuinga O Te Kāhui Māori O Taitokerau Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party Thursday 12 March 2020 at 11.00am - 3.30pm

 

12 March 2020

Rārangi Take O Te Kāhui Māori O Taitokerau

(Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party Agenda)

 

 

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,  Marty Robinson

Co-Chair, to be appointed at the meeting

 

Councillor John Bain	Councillor Justin Blaikie	Councillor Jack Craw
Councillor Colin Kitchen	Councillor Amy Macdonald	Councillor Penny Smart
Councillor Rick Stolwerk	Councillor Joce Yeoman	Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, Juliane Chetham
Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Georgina Connelly	Ngāti Kuta, Patukeha, Michelle Elboz	Te Rūnanga Nui o Te Aupōuri, Victor Goldsmith
Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Whātua, Alan Riwaka	Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi, Janelle Beazley	Ngātiwai Trust Board, Hadyn Edmonds
Te Parawhau Hapū Authority Charitable Trust, Mira Norris	Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia, Nora Rameka	Te Rūnanga O Whaingaroa, Toa Faneva
Te Whakapiko Hapū, Rowan Tautari	Hokianga o Ngā Hapū Whānau, Rudy Taylor	Te Roroa, (representative TBC)
Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa, Rihari Dargaville	Ngāti Tara, Victor Holloway	Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine (representative TBC)
Te Rūnanga o NgāiTakato, (representative TBC)	Te Rūnanga A Iwi O Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa,	Ngāti Kuri Trust Board

 

 

KARAKIA / WHAKATAU

 

RĪMITI (ITEM)                                                                                                                                                                Page

1.0       NGĀ WHAKAPAHĀ (apologies)   

2.0       NGA WHAKAPUAKANGA (declarations of interest)

3.0       Ngā Rīmiti (Items)

3.1       Record of Actions – 12 September 2019                                                                                            4

3.2       Appointment of Co-Chair                                                                                                                       10

3.3       TTMAC Working Party Revised Terms of Reference                                                                     11

3.4       Schedule for formal meetings and regional marae-based workshop                                    24

3.5       Re-establishment of the Māori Technical Advisory Group                                                        26

3.6       Non-elected member council working party nominations                                                        28

3.7       Presentation: Drought response                                                                                                         31

3.8       Joint Climate Change Adaptation Governance Committee                                                       32

3.9       Mātauranga Māori                                                                                                                                    34

3.10    Hapū Mana Whakahono a Rohe                                                                                                          37

3.11    Tū i te Ora Scholarships                                                                                                                          56

3.12    Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards 2020                                                               58

3.13    TTMAC representation on Te Maruata                                                                                             61

3.14    Iwi and Hapū Environmental Plans                                                                                                     70

3.15    Tane Whakapiripiri                                                                                                                                   76

3.16    Update on Annual Plan 2020/2021 process                                                                                    85   

   

12 March 2020

 

TITLE:	Record of Actions – 12 September 2019
ID:	A1290214
From:	Sally Bowron, Strategy, Governance and Engagement Team Admin/PA

 

The purpose of this report is to present the Record of Actions of the last meeting (attached) held on 12 September 2019 to be received by the meeting.

 

Attachment 1: Record of actions from 12 September 2019 ⇩  

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Appointment of Co-Chair
ID:	A1290207
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

Council met on 19 November 2019 and confirmed its new governance structure, which included the re-establishment of Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) and continuance of its Co-Chair arrangement to govern TTMAC.

 

In re-establishing TTMAC, council resolved to retain the Co-Chair structure and has appointed Councillor Robinson as the elected member to act as Co-Chair. Council now seeks a nomination from Taitokerau Māori for a non-elected member as the associate Co-Chair.

As such, TTMAC needs to consider and nominate a non-elected Co-Chair and proxy, with nominations being recommended to the next full council meeting for endorsement.

 

1.         That the report “Appointment of Co-Chair” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Honongā Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That TTMAC Māori members nominate ____________________ to be appointed as Co-Chair and that ___________________ be appointed as Co-Chair Proxy.

 

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	TTMAC Working Party Revised Terms of Reference
ID:	A1290223
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

On the 19 November 2019, Council met and confirmed its new governance structure. The new structure included the re-establishment of Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) and the continuance of its co-chair governance arrangement.

 

This paper seeks feedback and endorsement from TTMAC on its revised Terms of References to be recommended to the next full council meeting for approval.

 

1.    That the report “TTMAC Working Party Revised Terms of Reference” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.    That Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) endorse the revised Terms of Reference (including any agreed amendments).

3.    That TTMAC recommend to council:

a)    to maintain the bimonthly formal meetings and marae-based hui

                 OR

b)    to move to quarterly formal meetings and increase the number of marae-based hui.

4.    That TTMAC recommend to council:

a)    to maintain only providing meeting fees and mileage for those non-elected Māori members who are hosting the marae-based hui

                 OR

a)    to move to providing meeting fees and mileage for all non-elected Māori members who attend marae-based hui.

5.    That council staff present the endorsed Terms of Reference and any associated amendments to the Appointed Members Allowance Policy to council for approval at the next full council meeting.

 

In late 2019, meetings of TTMAC, Māori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG) and council were held, to ensure the new Council were well informed prior to confirming its new governance structure. After considering this feedback, council resolved to:

1.    Re-establish TTMAC as a working party

2.    Re confirm a co-chair arrangement

3.    Confirm that all nine councillors be members of TTMAC

4.    Confirm that TTMAC non-elected members will have equal representation on other council working parties.

Other matters that were discussed but not formally resolved by council included:

1.    Whether to continue to have bimonthly formal and marae-based hui or to change to quarterly formal meetings and thus enable more marae-based hui

2.    Confirming that all TTMAC members are welcome to attend marae-based hui and that all members, whether they’re the host member or not, will be eligible for travel allowance and meeting allowance to attend those hui.

 

These two matters were not formally resolved by council but rather set down for further discussion and direction from TTMAC non-elected Maori members. 

 

Note that, should TTMAC confirm their desire for all TTMAC members to be reimbursed for their attendance at regional marae-based workshops, then associated amendments will be required to council’s Appointed Members Allowance Policy to give effect to this request.

 

The revised Terms of Reference (TOR) is attached for members review.  The key amendment to the TOR is to the membership section, with amendments reflecting the new approach to ensuring geographic representation of iwi and hapū members.

 

 

Attachment 1: Revised Terms of Reference ⇩

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Schedule for formal meetings and regional marae-based workshop
ID:	A1290200
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

At council’s 19 November 2019 meeting, it was resolved to re-establish Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC).  The purpose of this report is to confirm the location and hosts (and back-up hosts) for the five regional marae-based workshop for 2020. Should no hosts be identified at this meeting, council will direct staff to seek and confirm marae venues on behalf of TTMAC.

 

 

1.         That the report “Schedule for formal meetings and regional marae-based workshop” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That the regional marae-based workshop are as follows:

Date	Regional host	Host Marae	Location
9 April Back up:	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________
11 June Back up:	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________
13 August Back up:	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________
8 October       Back up:	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________
10 December Back up:	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________	_________________ _________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is the procedure established in previous triennium for hosting TTMAC regional marae-based hui:

1.    Through a formal TTMAC meeting, members are asked to register their interest to host a regional marae workshop and nominate a marae venue for where the workshop will be held. 

2.    The nominating TTMAC members hosting the hui will communicate with whānau and wider hapū from the rohe to invite them to attend the hui and to seek feedback on what they would like to discuss and or any agenda items for the workshop (these matters should relate to council’s key activities).

3.    Once a draft agenda is completed by the host member/s and discussed with the working party chairs, the agenda will be provided to council staff at least two weeks prior the meeting to:

·    Ensure TTMAC is aware of the issues and has the ability to provide a response, seek further information, and ensure appropriate staff are able to attend; and

·    To provide the agenda to all working party members in advance of the marae workshop.

4.    Any follow up required from the workshop, may be provided by staff or through the working parties formal meeting (depending on the nature of the matter).

5.    Advertising and catering of the marae-based workshops will be the responsibility of the host committee member (costs will be covered by council).

For reference, the full schedule of formal meetings for 2020 is provided below.

Date	Venue
Thursday, 12 March	Council Chambers
Thursday, 9 April	Regional marae-based hui
Thursday, 14 May	Council Chambers
Thursday, 11 June	Regional marae-based hui
Thursday, 9 July	Council Chambers
Thursday, 13 August	Regional marae-based hui
Thursday, 10 September	Council Chambers
Thursday, 8 October	Regional marae-based hui
Thursday, 12 November	Council Chambers
Thursday, 10 December	Regional marae-based hui

 

 

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

12 March 2020

 

TITLE:	Re-establishment of the Māori Technical Advisory Group
ID:	A1291548
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

This agenda item seeks endorsement and support from TTMAC, to re-establish the Māori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG) and to review its membership for the 2019-2022 local government triennium.

 

1.         That the report “Re-establishment of the Māori Technical Advisory Group” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That TTMAC confirm the re-establishment of the Māori Technical Advisory Group

3.         That the following nine non-elected Māori members of TTMAC will form MTAG:

1.    _________________________

2.    _________________________

3.    _________________________

4.    _________________________

5.    _________________________

6.    _________________________

7.    _________________________

 

The Māori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG) enhances Māori participation in council to better inform council work programmes, policies and procedures.

The previous membership of MTAG was as follows:

Member	Affiliation
Juliane Chetham	Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board
Georgina Connelly	Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust
Patu Hohepa	Hokianga o Ngā Hapū Whānau
Nora Rameka	Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia
Kipa Munro	Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rehia
Henry Murphy	Ngātiwai Trust Board
Mira Norris	Te Parawhau Hapū Authority Charitable Trust
Fred Sadler	Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpui
Rowan Tautari	Te Whakapiko Hapū
Bundy Waitai	Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Kuri/Te Hiku O Te Ika Marae Trust

During the prior three-year term of TTMAC, the MTAG contributed to the:

·    development of Mana Whakahono A Rohe

·    development of resource consent processes, including more consistent protocol relating to cultural impact assessments

·    inter-regional marine pest management project

·    review of the Resource Management Act

·    reviewing the freshwater quantity limits for fully allocated water bodies, and

·    implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater requirements for setting water quality objectives and limits.

It is expected that, through TTMAC, MTAG will contribute to the following:

·    implementation of Mana Whakahono A Rohe

·    ongoing development of resource consent processes

·    inter-regional marine pest management project

·    reviewing the freshwater quantity limits for fully allocated water bodies

·    implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater requirements for setting water quality objectives and limits

·    developing the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, and

·    other strategic priorities as identified by TTMAC.

 

MTAG was initially established as a seven-member group. However, by the end of the last triennium, it rose to ten members.  It’s recommended, from an efficiency and effectiveness perspective, that TTMAC reconsider MTAG returning to a seven-member group. 

 

In appointing replacement members, TTMAC should recall the primary criteria for appointment is that members have the technical knowledge and experience to provide detailed advice into these plans and processes.  A secondary consideration was to, as best as possible, provide for regional coverage within the seven-member group and availability of members to attend meetings.

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Non-elected member council working party nominations
ID:	A1290194
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

At council’s 19 November 2019 meeting, it was resolved to re-establish Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) as a working party of council. Council also resolved to strengthen TTMAC representation on the following council working parties, by appointing equal membership of non-elected members (of TTMAC) to councillors:

·    Water and Land Working Party

·    Climate Change Working Party

·    Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party

·    Planning and Regulatory Working Party.

Council invites the non-elected members of TTMAC to consider nominating non-elected members onto each of the four working parties. 

 

If no decision can be reached at this March meeting, the invitation will remain open and seats remain unfilled. 

 

1.         That the report “Non-elected member council working party nominations” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party non-elected members nominate:

a.    Five TTMAC non-elected members onto the Water and Land Working Party

(i) ________________________________

(ii) _______________________________

(iii) _______________________________

(iv) _______________________________

(v) ________________________________

b.    Four TTMAC non-elected members onto the Climate Change Working Party:

(i) ________________________________

(ii) _______________________________

(iii) _______________________________

(iv) _______________________________

c.     Four TTMAC non-elected members onto the Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party:

(i) ________________________________

(ii) _______________________________

(iii) _______________________________

(iv) _______________________________

d.    Four TTMAC non-elected members onto the Planning and Regulatory Working Party:

(i) ________________________________

(ii) _______________________________

(iii) _______________________________

(iv) _______________________________

4.         That council staff present these nominations and endorsements to council for approval at the next full council meeting.

 

In the 2016-2019 triennium, non-elected Māori membership on council’s Pest Management Working Party, Natural Resources Working Party and Planning Working Party was limited to one representative per working party. TTMAC non-elected Māori members have consistently sought equal membership of councillors and non-elected Māori TTMAC members on these working parties.

 

As a part of council’s 2019-2022 triennium governance structure review, council considered this further and sought to provide equal representation to reflect the value that Māori representation brings to the working party discussions and to strengthen the partnership between council and Taitokerau Māori.

 

Below are the working parties for 2019-2022 where TTMAC non-elected member representation is sought.

 

Water and Land Working Party

Chair:                                       Cr J Blaikie

Members:                             Cr J Craw, A Macdonald, M Robinson, and J Yeoman

Māori Representation:    Five non-elected members of TTMAC working party

Ex officio:                               Cr P Smart

 

Climate Change Working Party

Chair:                                       Cr A Macdonald

Members:                             Cr J Craw, M Robinson, and R Stolwerk

Māori Representation:    Four non-elected members of TTMAC working party

Ex officio:                               Cr P Smart

 

Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party

Chair:                                       Cr J Craw

Members:                             Cr J Blaikie, M Robinson, and J Yeoman

Māori Representation:    Four non-elected members of TTMAC working party

Ex officio:                               Cr P Smart

 

Planning and Regulatory Working Party

Chair:                                       Cr J Yeoman

Members:                             Cr J Balikie, A Macdonald, and C Kitchen

Māori Representation:    Four non-elected members of TTMAC working party

Ex officio:                               Cr P Smart

 

Similar to TTMAC, these working parties do not have any delegated decision-making powers.  Rather, the purpose of these working parties is to consider and define issues or areas of work, identify options and make recommendations to council (see Working Party Terms of Reference 2019 – 2022 Triennium attached).

 

In considering TTMAC representation on these working parties, it should be noted that these working parties often meet at short notice and for a short period of time (e.g. 1 – 2 hrs).  TTMAC representative’s ability to attend these workshops should therefore be considered as part of nomination considerations.

 

Attachment 1: Working Party Terms of Reference 2019 - 2022 Triennium (separately circulated)   

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Presentation: Drought response
ID:	A1290211
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

The purpose of this presentation will be to update TTMAC on the response to the drought in Taitokerau and the role of the Civil Defence Emergency Management team.

 

1.         That the presentation on drought response by Civil Defence Emergency Management, be received.

Northland’s drought response

Northland’s regional response to the worsening dry conditions is an absolute priority for the regional council which is supporting district councils in their efforts to manage the situation.

As part of our drought response, our hydrology team is stepping-up its monitoring to gauge flow rates in critical rivers and streams. This vital information is provided to district councils to help them make decisions about their public water supplies.

We analyse district councils’ daily water use to help us make our own important decisions, such as issuing ‘water shortage directions’. These allow district councils to legally keep taking the most urgently-needed water but impose extra requirements to ensure it lasts as long as possible.

We’re also taking part in a multi-council campaign to raise awareness of Northland’s exceptionally dry weather and the need for both locals and visitors to heed water restrictions.

In addition, the Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is working with all four councils, emergency services, Northland DHB, the Rural Support Trust, welfare agencies, Government departments and other stakeholders to co-ordinate a region-wide response to the effects of the drought.

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

12 March 2020

 

TITLE:	Joint Climate Change Adaptation Governance Committee
ID:	A1290638
From:	Justin Murfitt, Strategic Policy Specialist

 

The impacts of climate change pose significant risks to Northland’s environment and community well-being. Local government has a number of functions related to reducing the impacts of climate change (adaptation) under the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 2002. It is essential that councils, communities and iwi/hapū work collaboratively to ensure an effective, efficient and equitable response to the impacts of climate change.

Both the Chief Executives Forum and Mayoral Forum have identified the formation of a joint standing committee of the Far North, Whangārei, Kaipara and Northland Regional councils with iwi/hapū membership as a potential option for providing governance oversight for Taitokerau.

TTMAC views and feedback is sought to guide the development of an effective collaborative governance oversight structure for Taitokerau.

1.         That the report ‘Joint Climate Change Adaptation Governance Committee’ by Justin Murfitt, Strategic Policy Specialist and dated 26 February 2020, be received.

2.         That TTMAC provide their views on the formation of a joint standing committee to provide governance oversight of council climate change adaptation activity.

3.         That, if formation of such a joint standing committee is supported by TTMAC, that TTMAC nominates one representative onto the committee and identifies one alternative/proxy representative.

 

Climate change is likely to pose the most significant risks to Northland’s communities and environment in the coming decades.  Our region has an extensive coastline that is home to numerous communities, a large amount of infrastructure and highly valued cultural and ecological sites – many of which are vulnerable to sea level rise to name just one threat.  The impact of a drying climate on the regions water supplies, our primary production sector and unique ecology are other examples of where Northland is likely to be vulnerable.

Local government plays a key role to support our communities to adapt to these impacts through functions relating to the management of natural hazards and the subdivision, use and development of land under the Resource Management Act 1991 and the provision of infrastructure and services to promote community well-being under the Local Government Act 2002.  Climate change adaptation is a complex and uncertain area which is likely to evolve over time as government agencies and our communities come to grips with the implications.It is therefore essential that Northland acts collaboratively to plan how we adapt to these threats to ensure an effective, efficient and coordinated approach is adopted across Taitokerau.

It is also important that an ongoing governance structure is established that will provide for consistent and coordinated adaptation actions that recognise issues, concerns and interests of Maori. Both the Chief Executives Forum (3 February 2020) and Mayoral Forum (24 February 2020) have posed the establishment of a joint standing committee made up of councillors from all four councils and iwi / hapū members as a possible option to provide governance oversight of local government adaptation activity. The formation of joint council standing committees is provided for in the Local Government Act 2002 (Clause 30 and 30A Schedule 7).

It is suggested that the committee, if established, would focus on climate change adaptation as this is predominantly where local government functions lie, rather than reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation), which is primarily a central government role. 

A key function of the committee would be oversight of the work undertaken by the Taitokerau Climate Change Adaptation Group - a joint working group of district and regional council staff tasked with developing a climate change adaptation strategy for Taitokerau. This group is in the early stages of developing the strategy and has been working with the Maori Technical Advisory Group (MTAG). The committee would also have a key role in communicating the importance of climate change adaption in Taitokerau.

While the concept does not propose that the committee have delegated decision making powers (at this stage at least), it would have significant value in ensuring a coordinated and equitable approach to adaptation planning and implementation in Taitokerau. It would also ensure each council and Māori were informed and able to have input into climate change adaptation activity by local government.

A potential structure could see the joint committee having equal representation by elected councillors and iwi/hapū – a total of eight members, with four representatives from councils and four from iwi/hapū.  At this stage it’s suggested that each council engage with iwi and hapū within their jurisdiction to identify one representative (and a proxy).

Advice is sought from TTMAC on the concept of a joint standing governance committee and the potential membership structure outlined above. 

If the concept is supported, TTMAC may wish to identify a representative (and proxy) as the Northland Regional Council nomination, should councils proceed with establishing the Climate Change Joint Committee of council.

Alternatively, TTMAC may wish to share alternative ideas/structures for providing governance input and oversight into local government climate change adaptation planning.

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

12 March 2020

 

TITLE:	Mātauranga Māori
ID:	A1290209
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

The purpose of this agenda item is to establish a process by which council can seek advice and guidance from TTMAC as to how Mātauranga Māori can be valued, and a framework developed to influence council decision making processes and support a consistent approach across council to engage with hapū and iwi.  This will provide clarity and transparency across council processes and decisions, and the necessary robustness to respond in a consistent manner to hapū and iwi engagement and participation in supporting Mātauranga Māori.

 

1.         That the report “Mātauranga Māori” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That TTMAC endorse that the development of a Mātauranga Māori Monitoring Framework be tasked to MTAG for scoping and reporting back to TTMAC before end of June 2020.

 

The Northland Regional Council (NRC) is currently involved in several projects where Mātauranga Māori is integrated as a key component including:

·    Freshwater Improvement Fund – Northern Wairoa

·    Freshwater Improvement Fund – Dune Lakes Enviro schools programme.

While existing Freshwater Improvement Fund projects provide opportunities to develop and trial the implementation of Mātauranga Māori in Northland, these are not guided by any overarching framework or consistent understanding of NRC’s role and how this work will be integrated into NRC processes or supported/rolled out at a regional scale.

Other known non-council lead Mātauranga Māori projects include:

·    Freshwater Improvement Fund – Waipoua catchment – Te Roroa

·    Freshwater Improvement Fund – Primes

·    Te Hiku Lakes – MfE funded Te Mana o te Wai project

·    Te Kawa Waiora – Waimā Waitai Waiora project

·    Tane Whakapiripiri Project – Nga Hapū o Whangārei.

There are a number of other initiatives including citizen science/Mātauranga Māori projects around monitoring of water quality and freshwater ecosystem assessments. Several initiatives are already on going despite having an overarching consistent approach to dealing with such demand.

Legislative and policy setting

The Operative Regional Policy Statement for Northland, Policy 8.1.3 – Use of Mātauranga Māori – states:

The regional and district councils shall provide opportunities for the use and incorporation of Mātauranga Māori into decision making, management, implementation, and monitoring of natural and physical resources under the Resource Management Act 1991.

Method 8.1.8 – Funding and assistance – states:

The regional council will support tangata whenua if they choose to develop and implement a regional Mātauranga Māori based environmental monitoring framework by:

a)    Providing information and advice during the development of the monitoring framework;

b)    Providing training to assist tangata whenua to promote and implement the monitoring framework on an ongoing basis; and

c)    Incorporating the results and recommendations of tangata whenua monitoring in councils monitoring reports.

In addition, Policy CB1(aa)(v) of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) requires each regional council to develop a monitoring plan that “establishes methods for monitoring the extent to which the values identified under Policy CA2(b) are being provided for in freshwater management units. These methods must at least include: Mātauranga Māori”.

Objective

To date, NRC has not progressed these policies or methods and seeks advice and support from TTMAC to develop a consistent approach to supporting the development of Mātauranga Māori at a regional scale.   Specifically, this workstream will seek to:

·    define high level organisational aspirations and vision to ensure a consistent approach is adopted to supporting Mātauranga Māori at a regional scale, and

·    develop a framework to guide council when engaging with iwi and hapū.

Defining the framework

1.    Mātauranga Māori

Mātauranga Māori, or simply ‘Mātauranga’, has come to refer to Māori knowledge, ways of knowing and knowledge generation practices, and it is a broad system that encompasses time, space, place and discipline. [...] Mātauranga is thus a knowledge-generating system, not just the knowledge itself. [...] Mātauranga Māori encompasses all branches of Māori knowledge, past, present and still developing (Mead 2003); thus it includes, but is not limited to, traditional Māori knowledge. Mātauranga is a system into which values are overtly interwoven. Mātauranga is the theory behind tikanga Māori (values, practices, rituals), the ‘procedural knowledge, which is the practice of ideas, beliefs and knowledge of Mātauranga Māori’ (Duncan & Rewi 2018). As such it has echoes of the Data-Information-Knowledge-Understanding-Wisdom hierarchy. Just as ‘Western knowledge’ is wide, broad-ranging, encompassing of philosophy, religion and ethics, and historically and culturally inflected; so too is Mātauranga Māori. (Mercier 2018).

2.    National initiatives – Kaupapa Māori Freshwater Assessments

The Northland Regional Council (NRC) took part in a collective regional council review of kaupapa Māori tools, frameworks and methods available and used by local government across Aotearoa. (Brett Cockeram from Greater Wellington Regional Council and a significant input from the Māori engagement team from Bay of Plenty Regional Council are leading this project.) The overview identified 13 tools, frameworks and methods with a range of common indicators covering five key areas, i.e. meta-physical aspects, cultural and social aspects, species information, mahinga kai aspects, and ecology, water quality and habitat aspects. This indicated that monitoring plans including Mātauranga Māori need to cover a broad range of matters so that they meet iwi and hapū aspirations and understandings of criteria for environmental monitoring. The next step from this review will include defining high level principles of incorporating Mātauranga Māori in monitoring plans for the purpose of managing freshwater resources so that some consistency is achieved around the approach(es) adopted by each local government body across Aotearoa.

3.    Key considerations

Findings from the national review of kaupapa Māori tools and through the implementation of existing initiatives within Northland have highlighted key considerations for the development of an NRC framework around Mātauranga Māori:

·    Mātauranga Māori needs to be undertaken by Māori for Māori

·    Mātauranga Māori will by its nature differ between iwi and hapū according to their particular values and concerns

·    iwi and hapū may not have resources to undertake the monitoring – additional support and capacity within councils may be required

·    Mātauranga Māori will provide a valuable addition to existing assessments of catchment-scale water quality and quantity data. Some of the information collected from iwi and hapū may include sensitive data which needs to be protected

·    iwi and hapū are willing to share key data/information to influence change within council, i.e. regional plan and policies

·    identify NRC needs from a Mātauranga Māori perspective for the purpose of meeting NPS-FM requirements and understanding how this can meaningfully complement freshwater ecosystem assessments

·    any framework must clearly articulate NRC approach and position around deliverables from any Mātauranga Māori programme so that both council and iwi/hapū have a clear and common understanding prior to entering into any arrangements.

Feedback from TTMAC is sought to guide the development of a council Mātauranga Māori Framework.  This framework will help guide council and ensure a consistent regional scale approach is adopted when partnering with iwi and hapū to support the implementation of Mātauranga Māori throughout council. 

Its recommended that this detailed work be delegated to MTAG and that further recommendations from MTAG are brought back to TTMAC for ratification before being presented to council for adoption in June 2020. 

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

 

 

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TITLE:	Hapū Mana Whakahono a Rohe
ID:	A1290210
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

Mana Whakahono a Rohe (MWR) is a tool in the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to formalise the way tangata whenua participate in RMA processes and decision making (such as resource consent processing and development of RMA plans). 

The RMA requires local authorities to enter into discussions to prepare a MWR if instigated by an iwi authority.  However, it is up to council’s discretion whether to enter into a MWR with hapū (should hapū wish to).

Since December 2017, council and Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) have been working together to consider the feasibility of a hapū-based MWR.  The output of that work is a single multi-hapū MWR.

Council has adopted the attached MWR as the basis for a single multi-hapū agreement.

The proposed next step is to approach hapū who have taken an active interest in having a MWR with council.  Council has taken the approach of signing with known interested hapū as an opportunity to test and refine the process of implementation with those that have identified this as a priority.  This approach was endorsed by TTMAC (12 September 2019).

 

1.    That the report ‘Hapū Mana Whakahono a Rohe’ by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori  and dated 25 February 2020, be received.

2.    That TTMAC provide advice on the process of working with interested hapū to enter into a MWR.

3.    That TTMAC hapū representatives identify if their hapū are interested in entering into a MWR with council.

 

Mana Whakahono a Rohe (MWR) is a tool under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) aimed at providing an opportunity for tāngata whenua to form a relationship with local authorities.  The purpose of a MWR is:

a)   To provide a mechanism for iwi authorities and local authorities to discuss, agree and record ways in which tāngata whenua may, through their iwi authorities, participate in resource management and decision-making processes under the RMA

b)   Assist local authorities to comply with their statutory duties under this Act…

(Section 58M, RMA)

MWR’s were introduced into the RMA in 2017 as a result of the Crown wanting to emphasise the importance of tāngata whenua involvement in RMA processes.

A MWR can be instigated by iwi authorities, hapū or council.  If it is instigated by an iwi authority, then council must enter discussions.  However, if a hapū instigates a MWR with council then it is at council’s discretion whether to enter discussions.

In December 2017 council resolved to only enter discussions on a MWR with iwi authorities.  At the time, council raised several concerns with engaging with hapū for the purpose of establishing a MWR, these being:

·    Council’s ability to resource many hapū based agreements given the large number of hapū in Taitokerau; and

·    Complexities, overlaps and inefficiencies associated with multiple inconsistent separate hapū and iwi MWR.

Council endorsed the multi- hapū MWR at its February 2020 council meeting, subject to securing the necessary funding through the 2020/21 Annual Plan consultation process.  The multi- hapū MWR proposed three new initiatives that could not be covered by existing council budgets.  Council is therefore seeking public support to increase rates to cover these new areas of expenditure with include:

·    $20,000 to assist hapū participation in significant resource consent applications

·    $2,000 for RMA training, and

·    $8,000 for tangata whenua training (“making good decisions” course).

Should the draft Annual Plan 2020-2021 be adopted, budget will be available from 1 July 2020.

While council would like to start discussions with hapū who would like to enter into the multi- hapū MWR with council, council will not be able to formally sign the agreement until 1 July (assuming additional funding is secured).

Attachment 1: Hapū Mana Whakahono a Rohe ⇩

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Tū i te Ora Scholarships
ID:	A1290208
From:	Cathy Erstich, Community Engagement Manager and Natasha Stubbing, Marketing and Engagement Manager

 

The purpose of this item is to update TTMAC on the inaugural Tū i te Ora Scholarships and to request TTMAC nominate one appointed member to the Tū i te Ora Scholarships selection panel.

 

1.         That the report of “Tū i te Ora Scholarships” by Cathy Erstich, Community Engagement Manager and Natasha Stubbing, Marketing and Engagement Manager, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That TTMAC nominate a non-elected member to the Tū i te Ora Scholarships selection panel who is available on Tuesday 24 March.

 

Northland Regional Council’s new Tū i e ora Scholarship was set up to recognise and support students to undertake study, research or training that aligns with council’s areas of focus and mission of ‘working together to create a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities.

There are four scholarships available, each worth $3,000, of which two are dedicated to Māori (who whakapapa to Te Taitokerau). The application period closed 14 February 2020 with 72 applications being received. Of these, 54 (75%) of applicants identified as Māori of Te Taitokerau.

 

The scholarship aims to build Māori capacity within Te Taitokerau and provide opportunities for further education, as well as provide a springboard for future environmental leaders and champions.

Eligibility criteria:

·    Are NZ citizens or permanent resident

·    Reside in, have family that reside in or have whakapapa (a genealogical connection) to, Taitokerau

·    Are enrolled (or have an intention to enrol) in a recognised tertiary course of study that directly relates to activities that council delivers

·    Are studying at an undergraduate or higher qualification level.

To assist in determining the recipients of the four scholarships, council is establishing a scholarship selection panel. We are now seeking TTMAC to nominate one non-elected Māori member who is available to join the Tū i te Ora Scholarship selection panel on Tuesday 24 March to identify the successful applicants.

 

Should TTMAC confirm one appointed member to the selection panel, that member is able to claim a meeting fee allowance and mileage for their participation on 24 March.

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TITLE:	Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards 2020
ID:	A1290216
From:	Natasha Stubbing, Marketing and Engagement Manager

 

Right across our region amazing work is happening in our communities to protect and enhance our unique environment. To recognise this, Northland Regional Council (NRC) established an awards programme in 2019.

 

The NRC Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards are about recognising the people and organisations spearheading this amazing work. With the awards providing a chance to highlight and celebrate the incredible contributions that Northlanders are making to help our environment thrive.

This year’s awards evening will be held on Thursday 28 May 2020 at Turners Events Centre in Kerikeri.

 

There are eight categories to cover the broad range of environmental enhancement projects and activities happening in Taitokerau.  Te Tohu Matua - Supreme Award will also be presented for the most outstanding overall entry.

 

This paper seeks a nomination from Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party (TTMAC) for a TTMAC member to be one of the independent members of the judging panel and to ask members to encourage nominations.

 

1.         That the report ‘Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards 2020’ by Natasha Stubbing, Marketing and Engagement Manager dated 25 February, be received.

2.         That Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party nominate a member to be a member of the judging panel. 

3.         That Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party members encourage nominations to the Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards.

 

Caring for Northland’s unique environment and many communities is a huge job. While this is a function of Northland Regional Council, it’s not something we can do alone.

 

Fortunately, there are lots of individuals, groups, schools, whānau, hapū, iwi and businesses all around Taitokerau that are committed to making a real difference.

 

Northlanders are getting rid of pests and helping native life flourish. Waterways and wetlands are being planted and soil conservation practices implemented are improving the way land is managed.

 

While council is investing in biodiversity and biosecurity and working from the hills to harbours to ensure our environment is in a good state for future generations, it’s done alongside these dedicated people who are also investing time and energy, now and for the future.

 

2020 Award categories

The following categories are representative of the broad scope of this amazing work.

Environmental action in the community:

This award recognises individuals or groups who are working collaboratively within their community to protect and improve Northland’s environment.

Environmental action in pest management:

This award recognises individuals or groups who are committed to projects and activities that support pest management in Northland.

Environmental action in education:

This award recognises those in the education sector that are driving learning and action to bring about change on environmental issues. The award is specific to schools, kura Māori, early childhood centres or tertiary institutions, and can include the whole school, groups or individuals.

Environmental action in water quality improvement:

This award recognises those who are taking action to protect and enhance water quality and biodiversity values within water bodies in Northland.

Environmental action in industry:

This award recognises businesses (individual or collective) that demonstrate sustainable practices which contribute to the sustainable development of natural resources in Northland.

Environmental leadership:

This award recognises an individual or group whose leadership, support of others and willingness to share ideas and resources is making a significant contribution to Northland’s environment.

Environmental innovation:

This award recognises those who have demonstrated innovation in protecting, restoring or enhancing Northland’s environment.

Kaitiakitanga:

This award recognises the unique relationship tangata whenua have with natural and physical resources in accordance with tikanga Māori, and is open to whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori organisations.

Te Tohu Matua - Supreme Award: This award will be given for the most outstanding achievement from the eight category winners.

Judging awards

A judging panel will be responsible for deciding the final winners. Northland Regional Council staff will shortlist the entries and make recommendations to the judging panel.

The judging panel consists of a combination of internal and external judges.   Following on from the success and support of the 2019 awards, we are seeking support again from TTMAC for a TTMAC member to be the independent Māori judge for these awards.

Encouraging nominations

A copy of the ‘Guide to entering’ can be found at https://www.nrc.govt.nz/your-council/work-with-us/funding-and-awards/environmental-awards/.

We encourage you to forward the link to your networks and ask then to nominate their community kaitiaki and environmental champions.

This recommendation is now before TTMAC for its consideration.

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	TTMAC representation on Te Maruata
ID:	A1290212
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

The purpose of this agenda item is to identify two Māori non-elected representatives from TTMAC for ‘Te Maruata’ (a sub-committee of the National Council of Local Government New Zealand).

 

1.         That the report “TTMAC representation on Te Maruata” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That TTMAC nominate and endorse the following two Māori non-elected representatives for Te Maruata on behalf of council.

_________________ and ______________________

 

The Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) requires councils to consider and promote the current and future wellbeing of communities.  It also introduced new responsibilities and opportunities for engagement and cooperation between councils and Māori.  

In December 2019, Councillors supported and asked that two TTMAC nominees be identified and confirmed as nominees for Te Maruata.  Councillors also supported this inclusion in the upcoming LTP budget initiatives.

The role of Te Maruata is to:

·    promoting increased representation of Māori as elected members of local government;

·    enhancing Māori participation in local government processes;

·    providing support for councils in building strong relationships with iwi, hapū and Māori groups;

·    providing Māori input on development of future policies or legislation relating to local government; and

·    fostering and supporting a network of Māori elected members and staff of local government for the purpose of sharing information, challenges and aspirations relevant to kaupapa Māori.

If successful, this will result in attendance at two Te Maruata Hui per year and an obligation to inform both TTMAC and Te Maruata of issues and priorities for Te Taitokerau. All costs including flights, accommodation, registration, allowances and mileage will be covered by council.

Te Maruata Hui July 2020

Te Maruata is holding its fifth annual pre-conference Hui for Māori in local government on Wednesday 15 July 2020, in Blenheim (venue TBC).

The hui is an opportunity for Māori elected and appointed members, and members of Te Pae Urungi (the Māori staff network), to share whānaungatanga, hear kōrero from invited guests, discuss matters of common interest and to plan for the future. Te Maruata's Roopu Whakahaere will also provide an update on its work programme and priorities and seek feedback from the hui.

The hui is also an opportunity for Māori elected and appointed members to maximise their participation, increase their awareness of issues of regional and national significance and build their networks by staying on for the LGNZ conference which starts the next day. (Please note - separate registration is necessary for the conference, fees are payable so liaison with your respective Council is essential.)

 

Attachment 1: Te Maruata Call for Nominations ⇩

Attachment 2: Te Maruata Terms of Reference 2019 ⇩  

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Iwi and Hapū Environmental Plans
ID:	A1290506
From:	Arama Morunga, Cultural Advisor

 

The purpose of this item is to update TTMAC on allocation of the 2019-2020 Iwi and Hapū Environmental Management Plan (IHEMP) fund and to provide an update on the 2020-2021 funding round.

 

2019-2020 funding round

Council provides $20,000 annual funding to assist iwi and hapū in the development or review of environmental management plans.  Staff will provide a brief update on the funding and allocation process.

 

For the 2019-2020 IHEMP funding round, we received four applications, totalling $58,000. These were received from:

·         Tapuwae Inc

·         Te Orewai

·         Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa

·         Te Pātu ki Kauhanga.

With funding requests exceeding the annual budget, three of the four applications were successful in securing funding.

2020-2021 funding round

In March 2020 the registration process will start again for the allocation of the 2020-2021 financial year.  This will be promoted via NRC communication channels.  TTMAC members are encouraged to spread this opportunity through their networks also. The criteria for IHEMP Fund applications is attached and can be found at:

https://www.nrc.govt.nz/media/15135/ihemp-2019-application-criteria-pdf.pdf

 

1.         That the report “Iwi and Hapū Environmental Plans” by Arama Morunga, Cultural Advisor, dated 28 February, be received.

 

Attachment 1: Iwi/Hapū Environmental Management Planning Fund Application Criteria ⇩  

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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TITLE:	Tane Whakapiripiri
ID:	A1290215
From:	Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori

 

The purpose of this paper is to seek TTMAC endorsement for MTAG to investigate further the recommendations of Tane Whakapiripiri and how it can support and assist engagement with hapū across Te Taitokerau.

 

1.         That the report “Tane Whakapiripiri” by Auriole Ruka, Kaiwhakahaere Hononga Māori, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         TTMAC endorse MTAG to investigate further the recommendations of Tane Whakapiripiri and how it can support and assist engagement with hapū across Te Taitokerau.

 

In September 2019, TTMAC member Juliane Chetham and Tane Whakapiripiri Project Lead Jason Cooper presented the Tane Whakapiriri project and subsequent report to TTMAC.

 

The Tane Whakapiripiri project was an analysis of the capacity of nga hapū of Whangarei to engage with local government in relation to environmental protection and management.  

 

The report identified five interconnected themes critical to prioritising and lifting hapū capacity:

·    resourcing

·    representation

·    relationships

·    legislation, and

·    hapū mātauranga.

Council is now seeking recommendations from TTMAC on how to better align its existing work programmes with the outcomes of this report.  The report itself is too large to include in this agenda so a copy of the presentation, presented by Juliane Chetham and Jason Cooper, is attached as a summary for your information.

 

Attachment 1: Presentation on the Tane Whakapiripiri report ⇩  

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

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TITLE:	Update on Annual Plan 2020/2021 process
ID:	A1290204
From:	Kyla Carlier, Corporate Planning Manager

 

Council are currently in the process of developing their annual plan for the 2020/21 financial year.  This process includes public consultation to highlight any changes from what was previously approved in the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 (LTP 2018). 

 

This year extra resourcing is being sought to keep up the momentum of the LTP 2018, as well as gearing up for the next round of long term planning and work.

 

1.         That the report “Update on Annual Plan 2020/2021 processence” by Kyla Carlier, Corporate Planning Manager, dated 28 February, be received.

2.         That the Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party members seek to promote this opportunity thought their networks to encourage Māori to participate in this consultation process to inform and influence the council decision. before 27 March 2020.

3.         That a follow up report be provided by the Corporate Planning Manager after adoption of the final Annual Plan 2020/21 in June.

 

In 2018 council adopted their Long Term Plan 2018-2028 (LTP 2018) which set out ambitious new programmes of work including pest management, looking after water and flood protection.  The plan included ten years of budgets for this work.

 

The LTP 2018 was developed with input from the Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party and its Māori Technical Advisory Group through a series of workshops which contributed to the development of the draft proposals.  These then went through a comprehensive public consultation process before final decisions.

 

The first and second year following adoption of a long term plan requires the development of annual plans, which offer the opportunity to respond to real-time changes.  The sequence of long term and annual plans is set out in Diagram 1 below, with the year council are now planning for highlighted in yellow. 

 

For the Annual Plan 2020/21 council are responding to pressures from increased requirements of central government and changes in climate and land use that require good management backed up by solid science.  The annual plan proposes changes to make sure delivery of the third year of the LTP 2018 is on track, while also preparing for more long-term planning in 2021. 

 

To deliver on the third year of the LTP 2018 this annual plan proposes new investment in:

·    Engagement with communities

·    Māori relationships

·    Information technology and data management

·    Supporting the prevention of low-incident pest plants

·    Replacing the engines of the maritime vessel 'Ruawai'.

 

To prepare for the challenges of planning for the next ten years, this annual plan proposes:

·    Expansion of the council-owned poplar nursery to ensure a future supply of poplar poles

·    Investment in water quality and quantity science to provide high-quality data to aid decision making

·    A climate change adaptation strategy to scope out the best way to approach this challenge.

The proposals add an extra $1.4 million to council’s operating budget and $265,000 to capital spend.  For rates this takes the proposed annual increase from 4% to 8.6%, adding an extra $13.60 per household for a year-on-year average increase of just over $30.

 

The annual plan proposals are set out in a consultation document, which is the basis of consultation on the plan.  This document is attached, and is underpinned by supporting information on council’s website www.nrc.govt.nz/annualplan2020 

 

Consultation will run from 26 February – 27 March, with feedback invited online, via email, and hardcopy.  While no hearings are planned, members of the community are invited to let staff know if they wish to talk to councillors about the annual plan proposals and a meeting can be arranged.

 

Council’s annual consultation on user fees and charges is being run concurrently with the annual plan process, with feedback on these invited via the same channels.  Information on changes to user fees and charges can also be found at www.nrc.govt.nz/annualplan2020 

 

The members of the Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party are encouraged to promote this opportunity through their networks for Māori to participate in this consultation process to inform and influence the council decision.

 

Following the close of the feedback period on 27 March, staff will collate all feedback and provide this to council for their consideration during a deliberations meeting scheduled for 12 May.  Final adoption of the Annual Plan 2020/21 is scheduled for 16 June 2020, after which a follow-up report will be presented to the Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party.

 

Diagram 1: Sequence of long term and annual planning

 

Attachment 1: Annual Plan 2020/21 Consultation Document ⇩  

 

Name:	Jonathan Gibbard
Title:	Group Manager - Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Date:	5 March 2020

 

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