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Page 1: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 2

1 KUPU WHAKATAKI 3

11 Chairpersonrsquos Report ndash Te Kei Merito 3

12 Commissioners Report 5

2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES 6

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE 7

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES 8

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES 9

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR 11

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW 12

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve 12

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve 17

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve 19

8 CONCESSIONS 21

81 Moutohorā - concessions 21

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits 21

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve 21

84 Tauwhare Pā 21

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018 22

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANA PLAN MILESTONES 22

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE 23

APPENDIX I 24

APPENDIX II 26

APPENDIX III 28

IMAGES Supplied by Department staff Neil Hutton and David Finn

1 KUPU WHAKATAKI

11 Chairpersonrsquos Report ndash Te Kei Merito

Pair of Kaka on Moutohorā

Tātai ngā whetu ki te rangi mau tonu mau tonu tātai te tangata ki te whenua ngaro noa ngaro noa toi tū te mana ō te whenua tū tonu tū tonurdquo

ldquoThe starry hosts of heaven abide there forever the hosts of men upon this earth pass away into

oblivion to be forgotten whilst the authority dignity and integrity of the land remains immutablersquo ldquoMā te ngaruru ō Te Tāpui Tokotoru kei raro i te maru ō Te Tapatoru ā Toi ka noho momoho ngā taonga koiora taonga tuku iho hei oranga wairua mō ngā whakatipurangardquo As the three iconic reserves in the care of Te Tapatoru ā Toi flourish opportunities abound for future generations to enjoy their unique cultural and ecological dynamics ldquoAnei te tuku atu i ngā mihi ki te tini te mano ku mene atua ki ngā Hawaiki katoa rātau te tūtutanga ō te puehu te whiunga ō te kupu i ngā wā i takatū ai rātou kāti waiho mā hūpe me roimata e whakaea Te Tapatoru ā Toi (TTāT) will be remiss if it did not pay homage to the multitudes of our departed ones who have embraced their earth mother Papatūānku and have assembled in the everlasting paradise of Hawaiki nui Hawaiki Roa Hawaiki Pāmamao they the progenitors of oratory and repositories of wisdom who although their memories will eventually dissipate into the annals of history they have carved their heritage as indelible reminders of their ecological and cultural conservation ethics ideologies and precepts into our hearts

On behalf of the committee I am indeed honoured to append a brief but sincere synopsis to this Annual Evaluation of TTāTrsquos endeavours for the operational year July 2017 ndash June 2018 To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation Board TTāT acknowledges and offer our salutations and gratitude for the wonderful support that your organisations has demonstrated during the tenure of this Annual evaluation and report TTāT functions are encapsulated under subpart 5 (sections 71-78) of the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 (NACSA) and as the result of our strategic mandate we have exercised to the best of our ability the deference of high-level function considerations including sensitive conservation values political consequences social inferences economic implications This implies that TTāT is aware of the parameters in which its responsibilities liersquos and therefore does not impinge on the Ministerrsquos mandate and authority and by astute prognosis of the issues with which we are confronted by we have avoided the possibility of litigation and consequently avoided bringing the department into opprobrium I am mindful of the WhakatauākīProverb ldquoE kore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ano rekardquo ldquoThe kūmara should avoid pontificating its own sweetnessrdquo However there is a divergent ldquoHākaritia a ringa raupārdquo ldquoCelebrate the deeds achieved by dedicated handsrdquo I therefore take this opportunity to acknowledge the TTāT team for their commitment dedication and unity of purpose and for keeping the conservation and cultural waka on an even and unremitting course I also take cognisance of the wonderful support provided by the Whakatāne Office under the auspices of the Commissioner Jade King-hazel and the rapport that has prevailed since the inauguration of TTāT I will not attempt to traverse the 2017 ndash 2018 strategic and operational landscape in this Chairpersonrsquos acknowledgement which is the prerogative of this Annual Report Noho ora mai i raro inga manaakitanga ō te runga-rawa tūturu whakamaua kia tīna

Noho ora mai i raro i te maru ō Te Kaihanga

Te Kei Merito

Chairperson

12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel

Ka tangi te tītī

Ka tangi te kākā

Ka tangi hoki ko au

Tihei Mauri ora

Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā

mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a

tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi

kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa

As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved

on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board

representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of

the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support

and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with

outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob

Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty

Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments

and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle

Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving

forward

The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive

of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department

Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership

collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our

reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a

integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in

harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community

the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa

The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction

function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for

this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to

develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP

and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga

In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this

committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the

supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to

ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves

Jade King-Hazel

Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki

2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle

The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee

cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and

protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them

to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are

To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner

To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative

conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas

To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents

To support and encourage the development of relationships and

To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having

regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation

under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The

Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to

the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has

Political implications

Social implications

Economic implications

Similarly the Committee may obtain legal

advice involving such conservation

political social and economic

implications It may also seek legal advice

when proposing revocation suspension

or amendment of a permit license

concession consent authorisation or

other similar document that has not been

requested or agreed to by an affected party

The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed

sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic

Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the

New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the

conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard

to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites

The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te

Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following

people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year

Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)

Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)

Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa

Dayle Hunia Crown appointee

Lynda Walter Crown appointee

Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 2: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

1 KUPU WHAKATAKI

11 Chairpersonrsquos Report ndash Te Kei Merito

Pair of Kaka on Moutohorā

Tātai ngā whetu ki te rangi mau tonu mau tonu tātai te tangata ki te whenua ngaro noa ngaro noa toi tū te mana ō te whenua tū tonu tū tonurdquo

ldquoThe starry hosts of heaven abide there forever the hosts of men upon this earth pass away into

oblivion to be forgotten whilst the authority dignity and integrity of the land remains immutablersquo ldquoMā te ngaruru ō Te Tāpui Tokotoru kei raro i te maru ō Te Tapatoru ā Toi ka noho momoho ngā taonga koiora taonga tuku iho hei oranga wairua mō ngā whakatipurangardquo As the three iconic reserves in the care of Te Tapatoru ā Toi flourish opportunities abound for future generations to enjoy their unique cultural and ecological dynamics ldquoAnei te tuku atu i ngā mihi ki te tini te mano ku mene atua ki ngā Hawaiki katoa rātau te tūtutanga ō te puehu te whiunga ō te kupu i ngā wā i takatū ai rātou kāti waiho mā hūpe me roimata e whakaea Te Tapatoru ā Toi (TTāT) will be remiss if it did not pay homage to the multitudes of our departed ones who have embraced their earth mother Papatūānku and have assembled in the everlasting paradise of Hawaiki nui Hawaiki Roa Hawaiki Pāmamao they the progenitors of oratory and repositories of wisdom who although their memories will eventually dissipate into the annals of history they have carved their heritage as indelible reminders of their ecological and cultural conservation ethics ideologies and precepts into our hearts

On behalf of the committee I am indeed honoured to append a brief but sincere synopsis to this Annual Evaluation of TTāTrsquos endeavours for the operational year July 2017 ndash June 2018 To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation Board TTāT acknowledges and offer our salutations and gratitude for the wonderful support that your organisations has demonstrated during the tenure of this Annual evaluation and report TTāT functions are encapsulated under subpart 5 (sections 71-78) of the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 (NACSA) and as the result of our strategic mandate we have exercised to the best of our ability the deference of high-level function considerations including sensitive conservation values political consequences social inferences economic implications This implies that TTāT is aware of the parameters in which its responsibilities liersquos and therefore does not impinge on the Ministerrsquos mandate and authority and by astute prognosis of the issues with which we are confronted by we have avoided the possibility of litigation and consequently avoided bringing the department into opprobrium I am mindful of the WhakatauākīProverb ldquoE kore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ano rekardquo ldquoThe kūmara should avoid pontificating its own sweetnessrdquo However there is a divergent ldquoHākaritia a ringa raupārdquo ldquoCelebrate the deeds achieved by dedicated handsrdquo I therefore take this opportunity to acknowledge the TTāT team for their commitment dedication and unity of purpose and for keeping the conservation and cultural waka on an even and unremitting course I also take cognisance of the wonderful support provided by the Whakatāne Office under the auspices of the Commissioner Jade King-hazel and the rapport that has prevailed since the inauguration of TTāT I will not attempt to traverse the 2017 ndash 2018 strategic and operational landscape in this Chairpersonrsquos acknowledgement which is the prerogative of this Annual Report Noho ora mai i raro inga manaakitanga ō te runga-rawa tūturu whakamaua kia tīna

Noho ora mai i raro i te maru ō Te Kaihanga

Te Kei Merito

Chairperson

12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel

Ka tangi te tītī

Ka tangi te kākā

Ka tangi hoki ko au

Tihei Mauri ora

Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā

mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a

tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi

kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa

As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved

on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board

representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of

the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support

and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with

outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob

Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty

Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments

and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle

Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving

forward

The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive

of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department

Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership

collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our

reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a

integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in

harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community

the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa

The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction

function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for

this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to

develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP

and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga

In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this

committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the

supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to

ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves

Jade King-Hazel

Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki

2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle

The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee

cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and

protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them

to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are

To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner

To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative

conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas

To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents

To support and encourage the development of relationships and

To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having

regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation

under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The

Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to

the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has

Political implications

Social implications

Economic implications

Similarly the Committee may obtain legal

advice involving such conservation

political social and economic

implications It may also seek legal advice

when proposing revocation suspension

or amendment of a permit license

concession consent authorisation or

other similar document that has not been

requested or agreed to by an affected party

The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed

sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic

Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the

New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the

conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard

to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites

The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te

Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following

people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year

Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)

Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)

Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa

Dayle Hunia Crown appointee

Lynda Walter Crown appointee

Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 3: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

On behalf of the committee I am indeed honoured to append a brief but sincere synopsis to this Annual Evaluation of TTāTrsquos endeavours for the operational year July 2017 ndash June 2018 To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation Board TTāT acknowledges and offer our salutations and gratitude for the wonderful support that your organisations has demonstrated during the tenure of this Annual evaluation and report TTāT functions are encapsulated under subpart 5 (sections 71-78) of the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 (NACSA) and as the result of our strategic mandate we have exercised to the best of our ability the deference of high-level function considerations including sensitive conservation values political consequences social inferences economic implications This implies that TTāT is aware of the parameters in which its responsibilities liersquos and therefore does not impinge on the Ministerrsquos mandate and authority and by astute prognosis of the issues with which we are confronted by we have avoided the possibility of litigation and consequently avoided bringing the department into opprobrium I am mindful of the WhakatauākīProverb ldquoE kore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ano rekardquo ldquoThe kūmara should avoid pontificating its own sweetnessrdquo However there is a divergent ldquoHākaritia a ringa raupārdquo ldquoCelebrate the deeds achieved by dedicated handsrdquo I therefore take this opportunity to acknowledge the TTāT team for their commitment dedication and unity of purpose and for keeping the conservation and cultural waka on an even and unremitting course I also take cognisance of the wonderful support provided by the Whakatāne Office under the auspices of the Commissioner Jade King-hazel and the rapport that has prevailed since the inauguration of TTāT I will not attempt to traverse the 2017 ndash 2018 strategic and operational landscape in this Chairpersonrsquos acknowledgement which is the prerogative of this Annual Report Noho ora mai i raro inga manaakitanga ō te runga-rawa tūturu whakamaua kia tīna

Noho ora mai i raro i te maru ō Te Kaihanga

Te Kei Merito

Chairperson

12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel

Ka tangi te tītī

Ka tangi te kākā

Ka tangi hoki ko au

Tihei Mauri ora

Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā

mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a

tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi

kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa

As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved

on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board

representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of

the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support

and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with

outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob

Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty

Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments

and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle

Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving

forward

The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive

of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department

Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership

collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our

reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a

integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in

harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community

the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa

The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction

function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for

this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to

develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP

and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga

In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this

committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the

supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to

ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves

Jade King-Hazel

Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki

2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle

The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee

cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and

protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them

to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are

To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner

To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative

conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas

To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents

To support and encourage the development of relationships and

To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having

regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation

under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The

Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to

the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has

Political implications

Social implications

Economic implications

Similarly the Committee may obtain legal

advice involving such conservation

political social and economic

implications It may also seek legal advice

when proposing revocation suspension

or amendment of a permit license

concession consent authorisation or

other similar document that has not been

requested or agreed to by an affected party

The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed

sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic

Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the

New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the

conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard

to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites

The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te

Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following

people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year

Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)

Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)

Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa

Dayle Hunia Crown appointee

Lynda Walter Crown appointee

Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 4: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel

Ka tangi te tītī

Ka tangi te kākā

Ka tangi hoki ko au

Tihei Mauri ora

Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā

mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a

tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi

kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa

As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved

on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board

representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of

the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support

and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with

outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob

Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty

Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments

and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle

Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving

forward

The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive

of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department

Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership

collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our

reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a

integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in

harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community

the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa

The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction

function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for

this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to

develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP

and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga

In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this

committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the

supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to

ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves

Jade King-Hazel

Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki

2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle

The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee

cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and

protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them

to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are

To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner

To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative

conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas

To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents

To support and encourage the development of relationships and

To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having

regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation

under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The

Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to

the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has

Political implications

Social implications

Economic implications

Similarly the Committee may obtain legal

advice involving such conservation

political social and economic

implications It may also seek legal advice

when proposing revocation suspension

or amendment of a permit license

concession consent authorisation or

other similar document that has not been

requested or agreed to by an affected party

The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed

sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic

Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the

New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the

conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard

to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites

The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te

Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following

people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year

Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)

Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)

Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa

Dayle Hunia Crown appointee

Lynda Walter Crown appointee

Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 5: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle

The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee

cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and

protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them

to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are

To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner

To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative

conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas

To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents

To support and encourage the development of relationships and

To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having

regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation

under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The

Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to

the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has

Political implications

Social implications

Economic implications

Similarly the Committee may obtain legal

advice involving such conservation

political social and economic

implications It may also seek legal advice

when proposing revocation suspension

or amendment of a permit license

concession consent authorisation or

other similar document that has not been

requested or agreed to by an affected party

The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed

sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic

Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the

New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the

conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard

to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites

The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te

Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following

people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year

Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)

Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)

Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa

Dayle Hunia Crown appointee

Lynda Walter Crown appointee

Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 6: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims

Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation

under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The

Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to

the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has

Political implications

Social implications

Economic implications

Similarly the Committee may obtain legal

advice involving such conservation

political social and economic

implications It may also seek legal advice

when proposing revocation suspension

or amendment of a permit license

concession consent authorisation or

other similar document that has not been

requested or agreed to by an affected party

The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed

sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic

Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the

New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the

conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard

to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites

The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te

Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following

people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year

Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)

Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)

Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa

Dayle Hunia Crown appointee

Lynda Walter Crown appointee

Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 7: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 8: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES

Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa

Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko

Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Lynda Walter | Community Representative

Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 9: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea

Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Dayle Hunia | Community Representative

Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in

environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy

that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of

boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay

of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative

Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki

No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle

is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi

averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd

Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020

Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative

Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 10: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR

The committee met formally six times during the financial year

bull 9th August 2017

bull 11 October 2017

bull 8th November 2017

bull 7th February 2018

bull 2nd May 2018

The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to

administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field

trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman

As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to

six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits

and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy

Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)

Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT

rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority

Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 11: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW

The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the

three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more

notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year

71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and

tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was

overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work

Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community

Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the

island to its current stature

Drone aerial image of Moutohorā

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 12: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā

Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and

whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island

Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local

schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the

functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu

capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for

TTāT

Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp

recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a

ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the

Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation

Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding

Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Kuru White on Moutohorā

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 13: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being

monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring

two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged

between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the

significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds

of hours volunteer work

Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā

Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā

On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery

programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to

the island in the near future

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 14: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017

Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th

November 2017 was cancelled due to weather

conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on

the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest

experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural

practice together

Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still

successful on all accounts The Department are

privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of

a cultural practise and look forward to many more

harvests in the future

Weed Control on Moutohorā

Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign

observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink

and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through

the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial

contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne

Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese

walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in

the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational

year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species

Weed Control run on Moutohorā

Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 15: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

Storm on Moutohorā

Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and

subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In

addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat

and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland

Photo by Paul Hunter

Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā

Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the

public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)

FY Visits Total

20122013 18 185

20132014 50 492

20142015 68 762

20152016 82 1171

20162017 63 989

20172018 54 685

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 16: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking

tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local

government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking

tracks throughout the year

Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve

Kiwi Tracker Walk

The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that

focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this

education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful

opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a

focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the

20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate

Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School

Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers

FY Count Change from Previous FY

20102011 12824 008

20112012 18517 044

20122013 15196 -018

20132014 17100 013

20142015 13007 -024

20152016 11554 -011

20162017 12165 005

20172018 12059 -001

Environmental Plan Signing

On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group

Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the

Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This

Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the

following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and

Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve

This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of

the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by

landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term

Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie

Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman

of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)

73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare

continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories

traditions and events

Tauwhare pā by air

Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project

The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since

mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the

committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of

refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage

utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the

committees is working through to develop the updated signage

Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers

Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to

draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa

FY Count Change from previous FY

20102011 2109 NA

20112012 2615 024

20122013 2749 005

20132014 1825 -034

20142015 3215 076

20152016 4437 038

20162017 5387 021

20172018 5628 004

Aerial image of tauwhare pā

8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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8 CONCESSIONS

The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of

national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession

activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below

81 Moutohorā - concessions

Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors

to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th

November 2020

Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017

to 31st December 2021

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for

radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake

recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose

of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring

equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031

82 Moutohorā Landing Permits

Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour

on Moutohorā

Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest

83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in

November Expires 30th September 2024

Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023

Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to

Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018

84 Tauwhare Pā

Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022

9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018

The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual

work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more

specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key

deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe

This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the

three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies

10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

MILESTONES

The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides

direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed

evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be

redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a

new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving

provision for more aspirational activities

Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 22: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation

Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke

has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the

Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include

consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process

Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

Page 23: Table of Contents...To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation, Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation

APPENDIX I

MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018

Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve

1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016

2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational

a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free

3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010

4 Fire protection measures in place and operational

a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)

5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives

a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010

6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-

Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific

7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires

a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational

8 Research strategy completed

a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012

9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard

operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised

10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013

11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs

a 20092010

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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Ōhope Scenic Reserve

1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018

2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented

a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme

3 Improved visitor facilities completed

a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013

4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed

a Interpretation panels 20132014

5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018

6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed

a Not yet complete

7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018

8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed

a 10 year milestone due 2018

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management

a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management

b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management

2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013

3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed

a Not yet completed

4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018

5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed

a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information

6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000

used as guide for on-going management

APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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APPENDIX II

TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE

NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)

71 Interpretation

bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash

Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established

under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987

Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977

joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance

with this subpart

jointly managed sites meansmdash

bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and

bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Minister means the Minister of Conservation

Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island

described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52

of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in

attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

Membership of joint management committee

72 Appointment of members of joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee

in accordance with section 73

(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the

Gazette

(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the

notice of appointment and may be reappointed

(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove

members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)

73 Constitution of joint management committee

bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of

bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister

bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the

Director-General

bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the

Director-General

(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint

a chairperson

74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee

bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers

powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of

the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement

(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their

powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of

the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to

grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)

Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones

in accordance with section 86

(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash

bull (a) must be in writing and

bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84

(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister

from exercising the powers and functions concerned

75 Functions of joint management committee

bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash

bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and

bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand

Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in

relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites

76 Advice on conservation matters

bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and

the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the

advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the

jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following

bull (a) the development of conservation policy

bull (b) conservation management

bull (c) annual business planning

77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites

bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the

Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board

established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly

managed sites

(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the

powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed

sites

APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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APPENDIX III

DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT

Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)

Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given

The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush

S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves

The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified

S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes

The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only

S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation

Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve

Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977

Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve

S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale

Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management

Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing

S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves

Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale

General Powers

Sections of the Reserves Act 1977

Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers

S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit

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