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Post conference reportAugust 2016

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Contents

Acknowledgements 1

Executive summary 3

Pōwhiri 5

Conference costs 6

Conference coordination 6

Attendees 7

Conference feedback 9

Conclusion 15

Appendices 17

Appendix 1 18

Appendix 2 20

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AcknowledgementsWe would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to all the people involved in the planning and delivery of the Te Ōniao Conference 2016.

We acknowledge and thank our Waikato Regional Council (WRC) councillors Tipa Mahuta, Timoti Bramley, Stu Kneebone and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) Chairman Doug Leeder, Māori constituency councillors Awanuiarangi Black (Mauāo), Arapeta Tahana (Ōkurei) and Tīpene Marr (Kōhī). We also acknowledge Chief Executive Mary-Anne Macleod, General Manager Strategy & Science Fiona McTavish and WRC Chief Executive Vaughan Payne as well as staff from both Councils’ who supported the kaupapa. Their combined efforts in convening the conference and for their involvement in the pōwhiri and conference proceedings are much appreciated.

The conference would not have been possible without our line-up of inspirational speakers who reminded us of their passion and interpretation of the conference theme “Te Mauri o te Wai”. A huge thank you to Tamati Kruger, Chris Battershill, Caine Taiapa, Antoine Coffin, Willie and Linda Te Aho, Rāhui Papa, Rangi Matamua, Lara Burkhardt, Ngāti Haua Mahi Trust, Bill Kerrison, Te Horipo Karaitiana, Taparoto Nicholson, Gina Mohi, Celia Witehira, Roku Mihinui, Tauranga Moana iwi members and the Matauranga Māori Project Team. We acknowledge our Emcee Tamati Waaka who guided and entertained us throughout the two days.

Many thanks to Antipodes water for their generous sponsorship. Thank you also to Jo’el Komene who provided the authentic lunchtime entertainment.

We acknowledge and thank Te Arawa tangata whenua and staff at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Blue Baths catering for supporting our conference and providing us with sustenance.

We wish to acknowledge the many staff that assisted behind the scenes and during the conference:

Marshall Marsh (IT support).

Phillip Jones, Anne Nillesen and Rachael Musgrave (Graphics and documents).

Julie Barraclough and Sarah Fagan (Publications).

Lisa Tauroa (Photographer).

Tania Walker (Videographer).

Hariata Ngatai (Communications).

Tu O’Brien, Beverley Hughes, Anaru Vercoe, Clarke Koopu, Nathan Capper, Michael Carey, Matemoana McDonald, Raina Meha-Rangitauira (Workshop chairs).

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa, Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry of Prime Industries, WRC – Healthy Rivers, Elections, Water allocation; BOPRC – Matauranga Māori, Environmental Enhancement Fund, Geographical Information Systems, Freshwater, Groundwater, Emergency Response Management (Information Display Stands).

Volunteer coordinator Eddie Sykes and the team of volunteers including Jane Waldon, Namouta Poutasi, Nassah Steed, Tutahanga Douglas, Mary McLaren, Kerry Gosling, Natalie Ridler, Stephanie MacDonald, Nikora Heitia, Marley Ahipene, Emma Reed, Jenni Sommerville, Jacqui Henry, Rangipare Ngaropo, Rik Tauroa, Dan Van Nistelrooy, Raoul Fernandes, Rupana Keno (Volunteers and Note Takers)

The Project Team of Kataraina O’Brien, Melissa King-Howell, Rangi Hetet, Michael Carey, Sandy Hohepa, Kerry Heitia and Awhina August we sincerely thank you all.

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“I'd like to thank Toi Moana for allowing Waikato to co-host this great conference. 'Te Oniao' recognises that the relationships between the waka of the Waikato and Toi Moana go back centuries, so it is great to carry on that tradition through this conference. In addition to working with the same tāngata whenua, the issues across our regions are similar, so it makes sense to create a forum to share knowledge and information on how we are advancing common kaupapa. Nō reira, nei rā te mihi ki Toi Moana. Tena koutou katoa.”

Vaughan Payne (CEO Waikato Regional Council)

“We were privileged to co-host the ‘Te Ōniao’ conference with the Waikato Regional Council (WRC). Relationships with our neighbouring council are important and when the opportunity came along to co-host the conference for the benefit of two regional communities we were both collectively on board. It is important to both councils to showcase the significance of ‘Te Mauri o Te Wai’ in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions, where knowledge, skills and experiences can be shared.

Mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata"

Mary-Anne Macleod (CEO Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council)

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Executive summaryThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) through its Long Term Plan (LTP) and Annual Plan delivers biennial Māori Conferences to foster and enhance Māori capability in the region. The conferences have provided a platform to share information, knowledge and skills used to foster and build relationships and capability. The event is also our way of demonstrating manaakitanga for the contributions made by Māori to support Council, our koha back to the community.

BOPRC was proud to be hosting the third biennial Māori conference with Waikato Regional Council this year. This partnership was a great opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and resources for the benefit of two regional communities.

On 21-22 July 2016, Te Ōniao – Te Mauri o Te Wai took place at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre in Rotorua, New Zealand. The event showcased the significance of the freshwater space and its importance to Māori including Mātauranga Māori and kaitiakitanga. Te Ōniao is a conceptual reference chosen to depict the relationship between various waka including Tainui, Mataatua, Takitimu and Te Arawa.

The two-day event saw over 200 people across both regions in attendance. The opening address by Tamati Kruger provided a remarkable interpretation of ‘the essence of water’ leaving the audience wanting to hear more to setting the tone for the entire conference. Chris Battershill and Caine Taiapa presented their thoughts on Western Science and Mātauranga Māori. Antoine Coffin spoke about Healthy Rivers – Wai Ora plan explaining some of the key elements of the plan change including factors affecting food gathering, swimming and special characteristics on the Waikato and Waipa rivers and their tributaries from a Māori perspective. Willie and Linda Te Aho presented their thoughts about Iwi leaders and Māori water rights. Rahui Papa presented on their plans in the Waikato for restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations. A series of workshops were delivered by Bill Kerrison who spoke about the future of our Tuna in the Rangitāiki. Te Horipo Karaitiana gave attendees an insight into Māori land opportunities. Taparoto Nicholson gave his perspective of geothermal tāonga. Gina Mohi and Antoine Coffin spoke around the role of a Māori Hearing Commissioner and what’s needed with regards to providing good submissions and good evidence.

The opening address on Day two by Rangi Matamua ensured attendees came back for more. Rangi spoke about Ngā wai o Matariki and explained the significance of the stars and correcting some of the perceived myths around Matariki. Lara Burkhardt presented her thoughts from a lawyer’s perspective on whether an iwi allocation of freshwater can be achieved under the current statutory framework or whether changes needed to be made. Participants attended the next set of workshops which included Te Rautaki Taiao o Raukawa facilitated by Celia Witehira, Tauranga Moana Pan tribal Resource Management Plan with Matemoana McDonald and Roku Mihinui facilitated the TALT and Freshwater Management in Te Arawa workshop.

An invigorating presentation by Ngāti Haua Mahi Trust talked about their work on the ground in the Waikato region, from a rangatahi perspective. Their mission is to strive to grow a thriving, committed work force dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our environment.

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Pōwhiri

Te Arawa welcomes the manuhiri.

Tikanga Māori and cultural practices continue to be upheld and promoted in our work and this was demonstrated throughout the conference from the pōwhiri to the poroporoaki at the closing of the conference. The pōwhiri took place in the concert chambers at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and was well attended by tangata whenua from both regions. We would like to acknowledge Monty Morrison for his assistance in coordinating the hau kainga to support this kaupapa, and to Te Arawa waka, Te Arawa tangata tēnā koutou katoa.

Monty Morrison welcomes the manuhiri. Councillor Black welcomes the manuhiri.

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Conference costs The conference was jointly funded by the BOPRC and Waikato Regional Council with Waikato contributing $30,000.00 and BOPRC contributing $40,000.00. The overall cost of the event came in under budget at $59,509.75.

The Event Manager was well supported by staff from the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Councils. A contributing factor for operating under budget was all the in-kind resources that were available including IT, Communications, Publications and management support.

Antipodes sponsored our conference.

Conference coordination Te Ōniao Conference 2016 was led by a dedicated team from both regional councils. To assist the team to deliver the conference plans, Awhina August of Māoriworks was engaged to manage and oversee the logistics of the conference. The support staff included IT, communications, graphics, publications and the dedicated volunteers on the day. We are very thankful for the ongoing support and enthusiasm shown by the entire team who helped with the conference.

Kataraina O'Brien & Awhina August

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Attendees We received 185 registrations via the online survey monkey system, 64% of whom were from the Bay of Plenty region and 36% from the Waikato region. Over 200 people attended Te Ōniao Conference over the two days.

There was an over-whelming positive response by iwi and hapū across both regions at the Conference. 34% of attendees living in the Bay of Plenty came from the Kohī region with 28% from the Ōkurei region. 15% of the registered attendees living in the Bay of Plenty did not disclose which iwi or hapū they were representing.

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KohĪ34%

Mauao23%

Ōkurei28%

Other15%

Registered attendees in theBay of Plenty region

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The chart below shows the iwi or hapū those living in the Waikato region were representing.

The following facts can be extracted from the data:

1 Of those that selected their iwi and hapū, Ngāti Haua made up 21% of the total number of attendees who travelled from the Waikato region.

2 Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Raukawa showed the next highest at 10% each respectively.

3 46% of attendees who said they lived in the Waikato region did not disclose their iwi, hapū or marae.

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Attendees enjoying the speakers. Attendees enjoying lunch.

Maniapoto10%

Ngāti Hauā21%

Ngāti Koroki2%

Ngāti Mahanga

2%Ngāti Mahuta3%

Ngāti Wairere1%

Whakatohea1%Te Arawa

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Raukawa10%

Tuhourangi3%

Other46%

Registered attendees in the Waikato region

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Conference feedback Responses from attendees provide insight into individual experiences which gives the organisers greater understanding on what worked well and areas that can be developed further. Below is a summary of the 74 evaluations received at the Conference.

Did you enjoy the conference? Why?

98.6% of respondents said they enjoyed the conference. The most popular highlights of the conference were the calibre of the speakers, the kaupapa, networking and the knowledge and information shared.

“The conference gave me enlightenment to see some progress where I felt would never be”

“Rarangahia…. Weaving people together”

“Very educational, great variety of speakers and well organised”

Chris Battershill (speaker). Tamati Waaka (Emcee).

Rahui Papa (speaker). Antoine Coffin (speaker).

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Did you get value from the kōrero of the key note presenters?

Attendees enjoyed the high calibre of speakers at the conference. All speakers were commended on their passion, depth of knowledge and presentation skills. Tamati Kruger was rated the best overall presenter with attendees saying that he was “Absolute gold, so knowledgeable and insightful”.

Attendees also enjoyed Rangi Matamua’s presentation stating that “his presentation and whakaaro (thoughts) are perspective changing”, and that they enjoyed “every ounce of his kōrero”.

Tamati Kruger (speaker). Rangi Matamua (speaker).

Caine Taiapa (speaker).

Lara Burkhardt (speaker).

Willie Te Aho (speaker).

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Did you get value from the workshop presentations, if so why?

We received 115 responses for this question. 97% of which were of a positive nature. The three most popular workshops were those of Mātauranga Māori, The future of the Tuna in the Rangitāiki and The role of Māori hearing commissioners. These workshops also had the highest number of attendance during the conference.

State of our tuna in the Rangitaiki workshop. Matauranga Māori workshop.

Gina Mohi and Antoine Coffin (facilitators). Māori Land Opportunities workshop.

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What topics/kaupapa would you like to see at future conferences?

Of the 32 responses received for this question, 10 of those indicated they would like to see more Mātauranga Māori topics at future conferences. Topics around fisheries, Tuna, Whitebait and other species are also an area of particular interest. Other subjects of interest included:

1 Water related economic issues, ownership, consenting.

2 Water conservation, allocation, quality.

3 Tools/support in development, EMPs, research, hearings.

Waikato River

How did you find the following?

Below are some quotes from attendees during day one and day two of the conference.

Venue

“Excellent, very good, well resourced, very user friendly, plenty space, great manaakitanga, tino pai, accessible, massive”.

“Big, spacious, good, rawe, neutral space, nice venue, great venue good parking”.

Refreshments

“Kai reka, all good, well presented, excellent, reka, high standard, pai ngā huarakau”.

“Good, delicious, appropriate, healthy, good variety and selection, excellent, pai hoki, love healthy lunches”.

Council staff

“Very helpful, all those involved should be proud, lovely, tino pai, wonderful, good people orientation”.

“Excellent, very helpful, awesome effort, well organised, very friendly, great opportunity to network with staff appropriate to what hapū is trying to do, courteous, fantastic, great having t-shirts”.

Entertainment

“Beautiful, more of it, relaxing, o for awesome”.

“Absolutely soothing and enjoyable to listen to, cool, pai hoki, rawe, Tamati was entertaining, loved listening to the puhoro”.

MC

“Best MC ever, cheeky, knowledgeable, you did really well having Tamati as your MC, breath of fresh air to the usual MC style”.

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Do you think the BOP Regional Council and Waikato Regional Council should continue holding future conferences for tangata whenua?

Of the 35 responses received for this section, all feedback received was of a positive nature. The conference provides for the sharing of knowledge and resources for the benefit of both regions. Te Ōniao “demonstrated great leadership by both organisations”. This was an “absolutely excellent hui and an important one to share knowledge and opportunity to network”.

“It was inspiring, great networking”.

“I would encourage this conference annually”.

“Very good hui for all participants”.

“They work well together”.

“Wicked networking and knowledge”.

“Me haere tonu ngā mahi pēnei hei ako te iwi”.

“Sharing knowledge wider is great”.

“Council to council, iwi to iwi, waka to waka”.

“Excellent gathering of likeminded people”.

“Nice positive environment to discuss all these different issues”.

“Continued education and role modelling needed to assist and nurture ongoing change for all Māori”.

An attendee. Councillor Timoti Bramley (Waikato).

Waaka Vercoe. Councillor Tipa Mahuta (Waikato).

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What were the highlights of the conference for you?

We received 67 responses for this question with the following themes highlighted throughout:

Excellent key note speaker knowledge especially Tamati Kruger and Rangi Matamua.

Appreciated the opportunity to network and build relationships.

Free registrations was a bonus.

Free parking, whanaungatanga, whakapapa, te reo Māori, Mātauranga Māori.

Accessing information about support for hapū in regards to environmental issues.

Do you have any suggestions for improvements/enhancements?

Of the 47 responses received for this question the following recommendations were provided for future conferences:

Extend the conference to three days.

More wahine speakers would be great and more presentations from people on the ground.

More rangatahi involvement.

Extend opportunity for input from the floor, plenty of capability within the people.

Use technology to live stream to participants who cannot physically attend.

More interactive workshops and ensure presenters address the kaupapa of the conference.

Ensure venues are kaumātua friendly.

Invite pākeha attendance – local council, community representatives and the general public.

More practitioners and less academic.

Ngāti Haua Mahi Trust speakers.

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Some of the many attendees.

ConclusionIn conclusion, Te Ōniao has provided a valuable opportunity for the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Councils to collaborate and co-host an event that shares knowledge, resources and ideas relating to Te Mauri o Te Wai - a kaupapa that is significant to both regional communities.

The conference was well attended with over 200 participants from both regions highlighting the appreciation and support for this conference. The purpose of the conference was to provide an opportunity to foster and develop the capacity and capability of Māori and we feel this was achieved.

There were significant aspects of the conference that influenced participants thinking towards the management and conservation of fresh water namely Tāmati Kruger’s presentation which provided an alternative way of thinking about “mauri” and its practical application to the natural environment.

This year’s programme included topics around Kaitiakitanga, Mātauranga Māori, Māori land development, Rangatahi presentations and Te Mauri o te Wai Māori all of which were topics recommended by tāngata whenua from the 2014 Conference evaluations. We recognise and value the importance of feedback in our work and we are committed to taking on all feedback and lessons learnt for the planning of the next Māori Conference.

The conference would not have been possible without the continued support and leadership for this important kaupapa from our Chairman, Māori constituency councillors, BOPRC Executive Leadership Team, WRC councillors and Chief Executive Vaughan Payne and his team.

Thank you to our team of dedicated staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for your contribution to making the conference a success.

The conference feedback we received indicated over-whelming support by the regions for this kaupapa. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with iwi and hapū as building strong relationships is extremely important. The Māori conference continues to provide a platform for ongoing positive engagement with Māori and fosters Māori capability and growth in regional decision-making.

The project team agrees that the collaboration between the councils has been a huge success providing many benefits including sharing of resources, promoting consistent messaging by local government to Iwi and hapū and enabling common Iwi partners to interface with councils easier. In addition to these, the collaboration has broken down barriers and fostered relationship building at multiple levels.

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Appendices

TE ŌNIAO21 - 22 Hōngongoi 2016Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre1170 Fenton Street, Rotorua.

TE ŌNIAO - ‘TE MAURI O TE WAI’ CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

DAY ONE - THURSDAY, JULY 21 20168:00 am Registration Main foyer

8:30am Pōwhiri Concert Chambers

9:00 am Wā Paramanawa/Morning Tea Main foyer

9:30 am OPENING ADDRESS• Chief Executive Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Mary-Anne Macleod• Chief Executive Waikato Regional Council - Vaughan Payne

Banquet room

9:45 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Tamati Kruger – Te Wai Banquet room

10:30 am Guest Speaker: Chris Battershill/Caine Taiapa – Te Mauri o Te Wai: Expectations and synergies of Mātauranga and Science

Banquet room

11:35 am WĀNANGA/WORKSHOP SESSION 1

WORKSHOP 1 WORKSHOP 2 WORKSHOP 3

The future of our tuna in the Rangitaiki - Bill Kerrison

Māori Land Opportunities - Te Horipo Karaitiana

A Māori Perspective in Geothermal Taonga - Taparoto Nicholson

Concert Chambers West Wing East Room 1

12:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Antoine Coffin - Healthy Rivers Banquet room

1:15 pm Kai o te Rānui/Lunch Main foyer

2:00 pm WĀNANGA/WORKSHOP SESSION 2



Project Update on Mātauranga MāoriProject Team

Role of Māori Hearing Commissioners Gina Mohi


3:00 pm Guest Speakers: Willie and Linda Te Aho – Iwi Leaders/Māori Water Rights Banquet room

3:45 pm Wā Kapu tī/Afternoon Tea Main foyer

4:00 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Rāhui Papa – Whakapapa o Te Wai Banquet room

4:45 pm Review and Reflection/Programme overview Banquet room

5:30 pm Whakawhānaungatanga/Networking Main foyer

DAY TWO - FRIDAY, JULY 22 20169:00 am Karakia Main foyer

9:15 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Rangi Mataamua – Ngā wai o Matariki Banquet room


10:20 am Guest Speaker: Bridget Bailey – Enabling an iwi allocation of freshwater: Is it a radical change?

Banquet room



Te Rautaki Taiao a RaukawaCelia Witehira

Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plan - A Pan Tribal Resource Management Plan - various

TALT & Freshwater Management in Te Arawa - Roku Mihinui

East Room 1 East Room 2 West Room

12:00 pm Kai o te Rānui/Lunch Banquet room

1:00 pm Rangatahi Perspectives – Ngati Haua Mahi Trust Banquet room

1:30 pm Poroporoaki Banquet room

2:00 pm Karakia Whakamutunga Banquet room


TE ŌNIAO - ‘TE MAURI O TE WAI’ CONFERENCE PROGRAMMEDAY ONE - THURSDAY, JULY 21 2016

8:00 am Registration Main foyer

8:30am Pōwhiri Concert Chambers


9:30 am OPENING ADDRESS• Chief Executive Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Mary-Anne Macleod• Chief Executive Waikato Regional Council - Vaughan Payne

Banquet room

9:45 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Tamati Kruger – Te Wai Banquet room

10:30 am Guest Speaker: Chris Battershill/Caine Taiapa – Te Mauri o Te Wai: Expectations and synergies of Mātauranga and Science

Banquet room




Māori Land Opportunities -Te Horipo Karaitiana

A Māori Perspective in Geothermal Taonga - Taparoto Nicholson

Chair: Tu O’Brien Chair: Beverley Hughes Chair: Anaru Vercoe


12:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Antoine Coffin - Healthy Rivers Banquet room

1:15 pm Kai o te Rānui/Lunch Main foyer

2:00 pm WĀNANGA/WORKSHOP SESSION 2



Project Update on Mātauranga MāoriProject Team

Role of Māori Hearing Commissioners Gina Mohi

Chair: Tu O’Brien Chair: Clarke Koopu Chair: Nathan Capper


3:00 pm Guest Speakers: Willie and Linda Te Aho – Iwi Leaders/Māori Water Rights Banquet room

3:45 pm Wā Kapu tī/Afternoon Tea Main foyer

4:00 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Rāhui Papa – Whakapapa o Te Wai Banquet room

4:45 pm Review and Reflection/Programme overview Banquet room

5:30 pm Whakawhānaungatanga/Networking Main foyer

DAY TWO - FRIDAY, JULY 22 20169:00 am Karakia Main foyer

9:15 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Rangi Mataamua – Ngā wai o Matariki Banquet room


10:20 am Guest Speaker: Bridget Bailey – Enabling an iwi allocation of freshwater: Is it a radical change?

Banquet room



Te Rautaki Taiao a RaukawaCelia Witehira

Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plan - A Pan Tribal Resource Management Plan - various

TALT & Freshwater Management in Te Arawa - Roku Mihinui

Chair: Michael Carey Chair: Matemoana McDonald Chair: Raina Meha-Rangitauira

East Room 1 East Room 2 West Room

12:00 pm Kai o te Rānui/Lunch Banquet room

1:00 pm Rangatahi Perspectives – Ngati Haua Mahi Trust Banquet room

1:30 pm Poroporoaki Banquet room

2:00 pm Karakia Whakamutunga Banquet room

TE ŌNIAOTE MAURI O TE WAI

SPEAKER INFORMATION


TAMATI KRUGERTūhoe Te Uru Taumatua

Tūhoe

Te Mauri o Te Wai

Tāmati Kruger (BA (Hons) in Māori Studies, 1978) is a Māori advocate and social and political analyst who has dedicated his career to the development of his iwi.

From the Ngāti Koura, Ngāti Rongo and Te Urewera hapū of Tūhoe, Tāmati was instrumental in securing the largest Treaty of Waitangi settlement to date ($450 million) for the Central North Island Iwi Collective. He is now a director of CNI Holdings, representing Tūhoe.

More recently, Tāmati was chief negotiator of the Tūhoe-Te Urewera Treaty of Waitangi Settlement, which lasted six years from 2009 to 2014. The landmark settlement included a Crown apology for historical grievances, a social service management plan for the Tūhoe rohe and a financial and commercial redress package totaling $170 million.

The settlement also included legislative changes to transfer Te Urewera National Park to its own separate legal entity, looked after by the Te Urewera Board, of which Tāmati is chair.

Tāmati’s contribution is not limited to his tribe. He chaired the Second Ministerial Māori Taskforce on Whānau Violence and developed the Mauri Ora Framework and was awarded the Kahukura award in 2013 in recognition of this work.

He was a finalist in the 2012 New Zealander of the Year awards and was the Supreme Winner of the Marae Investigates Māori of the Year in 2014. In 2015 he was a recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award by Victoria University.

TE ŌNIAOTE MAURI O TE WAI

SPEAKER INFORMATION

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CHRIS BATTERSHILL The University of Waikato

Te Mauri o Te Wai: Expectations and Synergies of Mātauranga and Science

Chris Battershill became the inaugural Professor and Chair of Coastal Science with the University of Waikato in January 2011. He has returned to New Zealand following twelve years as leader of the Marine Resources and Biodiversity Teams at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, focusing on

conservation, oil and gas industry development, new species aquaculture and biodiscovery. From an MSc in environmental toxicology (Maui Environmental Program), he completed his PhD at Auckland University in reef ecology in 1986 then undertook a 3 year Research Fellowship funded through the National Cancer Institute (US) based at the University of Canterbury.

CAINE TAIAPAManaaki Te Awanui

Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi, Te Rarawa, Ngati Pikiao

Western Science relationships to water

Caine is the General Manager and Research Leader for the Manaaki Te Awanui Charitable Trust. His primary role is to facilitate and coordinate environmental research projects.

His work within Tauranga Moana and other areas within New Zealand has led him to works very closely with hapu and assist in identifying goals for hapu research aspirations within their respected environments. Hapu-led work that Caine has been involved in includes the use of matauranga to develop indicators for marine and coastal monitoring; identifying impact responses to mahinga mataitai and shellfish restoration and education.

ANTOINE COFFINTe Onewa Consultants

Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Raukawa

Healthy Rivers

Antoine has twenty years’ experience in Māori resource management, cultural heritage planning, community engagement and facilitation. He has worked in regional and local government, private sector, non-government organisations, community groups and academic institutions

and held a number of community and iwi leadership positions.

In 2013 he was awarded NZ Planning Institute’s ‘Nancy Northcroft Planning Practice Award’, the Institute’s supreme award for excellence in planning practice for project managing and writing the Ngati Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan.

Antoine is currently the Mātauranga Maori Technical Leader for Healthy Rivers Waiora and Technical Advisor to the Rotorua Wastewater Project Cultural Assessment Committee.

MC - TAMATI WAAKAOf Te Whanau a Apanui, Tūhoe and Ngāti Pūkeko descent, Tamati’s primary interests are Māori oral literature, te reo Māori, and Māori performing arts. Tamati currently lectures at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, is the leader of the national champion kapa haka group Te Kapa Haka o te Whānau-a-Apanui, and is called upon frequently in providing expert opinions on things Māori.

Last year Tamati represented Mataatua Iwi in their case before the Rena Resource Consent Commission in Tauranga and explained from a Mataatua view the impacts on Mana and explained different types of mauri. This year he will also provide expert advice on behalf of Maungaharuru Trust before the Environment court.

DAY 1 - KEY NOTES

OPENING ADDRESS:Chief Executive Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Mary-Anne Macleod

Chief Executive Waikato Regional Council Vaughan Payne

LINDA TE AHOTe Piringa Faculty of Law, The University of Waikato

Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Waikato - Tainui

Iwi Leaders/ Māori Water rights

Linda Te Aho is an Associate Professor at Te Piringa Faculty of Law. Linda teaches and researches Māori and Indigenous legal issues. Appointed by Waikato-Tainui as a guardian mandated under the 2010 Settlement for the co-management

of the Waikato River ecosystem to develop the long term vision for its holistic restoration, Linda went on to help negotiate the Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Treaty Claims, which resulted in refining the co-management regime for the River and providing for a new regime for the ownership and management of lands situated in and around her ancestral mountain, Maungatautari.

WILLIAM TE AHOTe Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu.

Iwi leaders/Maori water rights

Willie is a lead technician for the Iwi Chairs Forum (ICF) Rights on Iwi Rights and Interests in freshwater and Ture Whenua Māori. He project manages ICF input to the Marine Reserve Act changes. Willie has acted as lead negotiator and strategic advisor for a number of Treaty settlements, a director on

Manaaki Whenua (Landcare), and Senior Manager, Partner Relations for Carter Holt Harvey. Having served as General Manager of Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa in the early 1990s, Willie is now the Managing Director for Turanga Group Holdings Limited and Turanga Leasing Limited.

RAHUI PAPANgāti Korokī Kahukura Trust

Kei te wai te oroko me te whanake o te ora

Noted orator and expert in Tainui oral history Rahui Papa is Co Chair of the Ngāti Korokī Kahukura Trust and has represented Pōhara Marae on the Waikato-Tainui tribal parliament, Te Kauhanganui, since its inception. Rahui is a long time member of Waikato-Tainui’s executive board, Te Arataura.

He has a background in education as a former teacher and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga. He is also Chair of the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Committee. Rahui is a director of Tainui Group Holdings Ltd. He chairs community organisations in the North Waikato area, focussing on skills development for unemployed.

BILL KERRISONRangitāiki River Forum

Te Arawa, Tainui, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Awa, Tūwharetoa and Norwegian

The Future of our tuna in the Rangitāiki

Waiohau local and eel expert Bill Kerrison was acknowledged for his efforts to care for tuna (longfin eels) at the Morgan Foundation NZ River Awards in 2014.

Mr Kerrison received the award for his work in developing specialised eel transfer equipment, site-specific processes and

purpose built fish passages that help to mitigate the effects of built structures in the Rangitāiki River on threatened native fish (including the New Zealand longfin eel).

Bill Kerrison is an inspiration to the whole community. He and his whānau have been working hard to care for the Rangitāiki for most of his life; their passion and commitment is contagious.

The trap and transfer programme that Bill operates together with the Kokopu Trust, provides an invaluable means to protecting the tuna stocks of the Rangitāiki for the benefit of current and future generations. We are acutely aware that without the work that Bill does, there is a real likelihood that tuna stock in middle and upper Rangitāiki catchment could eventually be lost.

Mr Kerrison is a founding member of the Kokopu Trust, and in 2012 he was made a Distinguished Science Fellow by Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi for his outstanding contribution to the conservation of freshwater fisheries and community education.

TE HORIPO KARAITIANAHe Mauri Ohooho

Ngāti Kuhungunu, Kurakura Kai Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Rapuwai, Hāwea

Māori Land Opportunities

Te Horipo Karaitiana has extensive economic development experience, he is a sound strategic thinker and activator with strong commercial skills. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Management, and Master of Business Administration degrees, and has completed programmes with Massey, Lincoln, Otago and Stanford Universities together with the Institute of Strategic Leadership.

With over 30 years of experience from a wide range of governance and executive roles in the private, public, Māori and community sectors. This has spanned several industries including dairy, mixed livestock, forestry, tourism, education, seafood, investments, horticulture, technology and economic development. He is deputy chairman of a large agribusiness with assets in excess of $250m.

Te Horipo understands and applies his personal blueprint to achieve transformation through high performing teams. His mantra is to ‘have fun doing cool stuff with people that can change the world’ and his focus and interest is in targeted initiatives that can make a difference.

TAPAROTO NICHOLSONTe Puia

A Māori perspective in Geothermal Tāonga

In 2010 Taparoto returned to Te Puia as its GM Visitor Experience. In this role he was responsible for most aspects of the business operations. His current role is Pou Tuarā ki te Tumuaki, this role allows the business to invest more in key strategic relationships management, with some emphasis on local hapū and Iwi while providing cultural support to the

CEO and business where appropriate.

Taparoto is a member of the Waiariki Māori Geothermal Advisory Group, Rotorua Geothermal Liaison Group and has recently accepted an invitation to Join the New Zealand Geothermal Associations Board as an Observer Member.

MATAURANGA MĀORI PROJECT TEAMAn investigation to show how Matauranga Māori can be aligned to Western Science and western methodologies with the purpose of developing a Matauranga Māori Framework and Guide for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to do this.

Matauranga Māori is a system of knowledge supported by tikanga Māori (customs), whakapapa (genealogy) and practices of Māori. Matauranga Māori recognises the relationships to the Taiao, ngā Tangata Whenua and Te Ao wairua and draws and draws on observations and experiences.

This workshop will be an interactive discussion about the BOPRC Matauranga Māori project and from the perspectives of both Tangata Whenua and Council.

BOPRC staff will discuss the methodologies to investigate and gather information for the project and which will be used to develop a Matauranga Māori Framework and Guide.

Local- practitioners will share their whakaaro and experiences with Matauranga Maori and provide their views to the discussion on how the alignment and interface of the two paradigms of Matauranga Māori and Western methodologies can help strengthen Council processes in caring for our environment.

GINA MOHIRole of Māori Hearing Commissioners

Gina holds a Master of Science degree, with a double major in Resource and Environmental Planning; and Earth Sciences. Gina has worked in this field for many years, and specialises in the area of Māori resource management to ensure that and traditional environmental pedagogies (i.e. principles and values of Kaitiakitanga and matauranga Maori) are integrated into resource management and environmental planning

solutions. Gina has been actively involved in the affairs of Ngāti Rangiwewehi since 2003, particularly in the area of environmental management and restoration, and was instrumental in the development of the Ngāti Rangiwewehi Environmental Unit. Gina is currently a RMA certified Independent Commissioner and has sat on a number of complex resource consent hearings in the Bay of Plenty. She is also involved with a number of Maori land trusts either as a trustee or as an advisor on resource management matters. In 2015, Gina was elected onto the Te Tatau o Te Arawa Board. and is the board’s elected member on the Rotorua Lakes Council’s RMA Statutory Policy Committee.

RANGI MATAMUAThe University of WaikatoTūhoeNgā wai o Matariki

Associate Professor Mataamua of Tūhoe, is based in the School of Māori and Pacific Development at Waikato University. As the Director of the Centre of Māori and Pacific Research and Development he is heavily involved with research development and postgraduate studies. Associate

Professor Mataamua has undertaken significant research in the areas of Māori astronomy, Māori language revitalisation, Māori culture and broadcasting. In his MA thesis Doctor Mataamua focused on traditional Tūhoe weaponry, and his PhD examined the role of Māori radio in Māori language revitalisation. Associate Professor Mataamua is a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te reo Māori and Te Mata Pūnenga, and sits on a number of boards including Society for Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART).

LARA BURKHARDTHolland BeckettNgāti Whātua, Ngā PuhiEnabling an iwi allocation of freshwater: Is it a radical change?

Lara has over 15 years’ experience specialising in environmental and resource management law, acting for a range of private, corporate and infrastructure clients at all stages of consenting development and in relation to compliance and enforcement matters. Lara has particular

experience in freshwater policy and planning, acting for the energy and utility sector. Lara also acts for a number of iwi entities and land trusts/incorporations in the Tauranga and Rotorua areas.

Lara joined Holland Beckett in January 2009 and became a partner in 2011. Prior to this she worked in Auckland, Melbourne and London. Originally from Whangarei, Lara is of Ngāti Whātua descent. She is a Board Member of the Tauranga Māori Business Association and a Trustee of the Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga Trust.

CELIA WITEHIRARaukawa Charitable TrustNgāpuhi, Te RarawaTe Rautaki Taiao a Raukawa

Celia Witehira is currently employed as an Advisor, Policy and Strategy in Pūtake Taiao at Raukawa Charitable Trust. Prior to this position, she held the role of Kaiwhakarite with the Waikato Regional Council. Celia has a Bachelor of Applied Science and has worked in the co-management relationship space for over 5 years. Her passion is driven by her desire to leave a healthy environment for the next generation, where tangata whenua have the tools, resources and knowledge to actively participate in fulfilling their kaitiaki responsibilities.

Underpinning Te Rautaki Taiao a Raukawa (te Rautaki Taiao) is the acknowledgement that people are inextricably linked to the environment. Our social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being is dependent on the welfare of the environment. Iwi Environmental management plans are tools that assist iwi, hapū and marae to express their issues, aspirations, and priorities in relation to the environment. They can assist in proactive and effective engagement in and shaping of: current and future policy, planning processes, and resource management decisions.

This workshop will look at the way in which Te Rautaki Taiao was developed and the implementation on the ground. This will include the kete for kaitiaki - practical ways that our marae and uri can grow their knowledge in their care for the environment, and the application of the Wai component.

TAURANGA MOANA PAN TRIBALThe Pan Tribal Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plan

The Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plan (2016) is a pan tribal Iwi planning document developed to articulate the collective vision and aspirations of Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Pukenga and Ngati Ranginui and their associated hapu in relation to Tauranga Moana (including the Harbour, surrounding lands and waters).

The plan’s foundation is built on Mātauranga Māori (as it relates to Tauranga Moana) and applies the values, principles and beliefs of the iwi to caring for their natural environment.

The Plan’s Project Team will showcase the plan and share the journey taken to complete it. They will discuss how they embedded Mātauranga Māori into the plan. They will also discuss the resource management aspirations and actions of the iwi as they move to a post treaty landscape.

ROKU MIHINUITe Arawa Lakes TrustTALT and Freshwater Management in Te Arawa

Roku Mihinui was born and raised in the village of Whakarewarewa where contributing to the wellbeing of whanau and hapu in the Marae setting was the norm.

This was both complimented and challenged by a unique and natural geothermal environment that demanded understanding and respect to co-exist harmoniously.

These experiences have provided a solid foundation for his personal and professional development in forestry, education, tourism, environmental development, social services, justice services, policy development and Treaty settlements.

He is currently the Tumu Rautaki Taiao of the Te Arawa Lakes Trust responsible for managing the environmental aspects of the Te Arawa Lakes Treaty Settlement and sits on many bodies that variously reflect his background.

Through the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act 2006 the ownership of 14 lakebeds in the Rotorua district were returned to 62 Hapu of Te Arawa under the mana of the Te Arawa Lakes Trust.

Many Te Arawa still feel aggrieved that only the lakebeds were returned and not the water column and airspace above them as in their firm view all 3 components constitute the moana in its totality and cannot be separated.

Recognising and providing for “Te Mana o Te Wai” through various mechanisms is a way of ensuring “Te Mauri o nga Moana” is acknowledged and protected.

NGĀTI HAUĀ MAHI TRUSTHow the trust operates, its goals and aspirations and some of the activities it has been engaged in.

Our Mission Statement is…

He whakahauhau no tatou te Ngāti Hauā Mahi Trust, hei

whakatupu, hei whakapakari, hei whakanui i te hauora

Tangata me te Taiao.

Our organisation strives to grow a thriving, committed work

force dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our environment.

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