Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae. Beach Haven

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1 Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Beach Haven Feasibility Study Final 1 February 2018 designtribe T: (09) W: designtribe.co.nz E: rau@designtribe.co.nz

2 FEASIBILITY STUDY for URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE DEVELOPMENT CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Study objectives SITE DESCRIPTION Other Sites Investigated NEED FOR URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE DEVELOPMENT North Shore Marae DESIGN REPORT WAKA CULTURE LOCAL BOARD CONSULTATION COMMUNITY CONSULTATION IWI CONSULATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS PROPOSED PROJECT STAGING POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES Lottery Marae Heritage and Facilities Foundation North Te Puni Kokiri Māori Potential Fund Kaipātiki Local Board Auckland Council Marae Development Cultural Initiatives Fund Fundraising Strategy REVENUE OPTIONS FOR URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE Tourism Booking fees and koha COUNCIL APPROVAL PROCESSES LETTERS OF SUPPORT BUILDING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN NEW ZEALAND BUILDING DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK Marae development strategies Cultural capability and infrastructure development Physical infrastructure and capability development Administrative Infrastructure and Capability Development Key Focus Areas for Administrative Capability Development P a g e 2

3 18.0 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS / OPERATIONAL COSTS RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDICES APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 SHEPHERDS PARK PLAN APPENDIX 2 SITE PLAN APPENDIX 3 FLOOR PLANS APPENDIX 4 PERSPECTIVE VIEWS APPENDIX 5 BROAD ORDER OF COST SUMMARY APPENDIX 6 R.O.C COMMUNITY GROUPS APPENDIX 7 R.O.C INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS APPENDIX 8 LETTERS OF SUPPORT APPENDIX 9 URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION This Feasibility Report has been prepared by design TRIBE Ltd with the assistance of the Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Charitable Trust. P a g e 3

4 1.0 INTRODUCTION Tēnā koutou katoa The following Feasibility Study discusses the proposed new Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae planned for Shepherds Park, Beach Haven on Auckland s North Shore. This report is prepared in accordance with the offer of service from Rau Hoskins of design TRIBE Ltd. dated 5 th December 2016 provided to the Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Committee and Kaipātiki Local Board. A marae for the Beach Haven, Birkdale and wider North Shore community has been proposed for over 50 years and this Feasibility Study represents the first step in securing approval in principle from the Kaipātiki Local Board for the proposal, prior to further Council and statutory processes required as described later in this document. This report includes discussion on the location and preliminary design of the proposed new Marae facilities including access and parking, the Marae ātea, Wharenui (meeting house), Wharekai (Dining hall), Kāuta (kitchen), Programmes Building, Ablutions block, Administration building and caretaker facility. 1.1 Study objectives The major objectives for the Feasibility Study are to: Ascertain the need for the development of the proposed Marae facilities; Determine the scope and viability of the development; Propose a conceptual building design for the Marae facilities assessing the capital costs, site issues and statutory requirements. 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION The proposed Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae (the Marae) facilities are situated on a portion of Shepherds Park Reserve accessed by road off Cresta Avenue, Beach Haven on Auckland s North Shore. The site is located between the existing Beach Haven Bowling Club to the West and the Birkenhead United AFC (Football Club) to the East. See Appendix 1-4. The new facilities have been designed with careful consideration to the long and relatively narrow western sloping site. While this portion of the Shepherds Park Reserve extends all the way to the Kaipātiki inlet to the north, the Marae is currently proposed for the southern section of the Reserve as per the map shown in Appendix 1. This retains the northern section of reserve as public open space reserve. The proposed Marae site is currently occupied by the Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust depot and the Trust have kindly offered to vacate the site to allow P a g e 4

5 for the Marae development as long as they can have access to a smaller maintenance facility which would be integrated into the marae development. The proposed site is currently partially covered with exotic trees and regenerating native bush and it is proposed to retain as many of the existing mature native trees and integrate them into the marae development. There are several mature Eucalypt trees on the site which will need to be removed mainly because of the falling limb hazard they provide. There are two proposed manuhiri / visitor entry points to the Marae, specifically the existing Cresta Ave vehicular and pedestrian entry to the south and a new northern pedestrian link to a proposed waka berthing area to the north-east of Sunset Bay. 2.1 Other Sites Investigated Over the years a number of other Beach Haven reserve sites have been investigated for the proposed marae with these sites either proving unsuitable or being deemed to be too difficult to gain Local Board and or community support for. A list of the main sites investigated to date are as follows: ESKDALE ROAD PONY CLUB: This is a large site located at the top end of Eskdale Road. Whilst the land area is very large and could accommodate a Marae facility, the Pony Club has been housed on this site for many years. The Marae committee acknowledge that because this group has been there for so long, the possibility of building a Marae complex would meet with significant resistance. The land also has a relatively steep contour and would require major earthworks. This site also sits on a very busy road that has over 12,000 cars passing it every day. KAHIKATEA RESERVE: This is a piece of land that is tucked in the back of an industrial area. There is no infrastructure provision to this park and the Marae Committee have been told that it is a very boggy space. It is sited at the bottom of a cul de sac with no street parking, meaning a carpark would need to be built onsite. The Marae Committee understands that this piece of land was gifted to Council by a local family and that there is a caveat on the land. This would require a long process to obtain access to this site, whilst also costing a large amount of money for infrastructure provision. TUI PARK: Tui Park has been a favoured site for the proposed Marae. The Marae Committee are however aware that the council have spent a lot of money P a g e 5

6 upgrading the resources within the park and that the wider community would be resistant to a Marae facility being built there. 3.0 NEED FOR URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE DEVELOPMENT The development of the Marae is required to help bring the local Māori and wider Beach Haven, Birkdale and North Shore communities together within a culturally conducive environment where te reo me ōna tīkanga (Māori language and customs) can find their full fruition. The Māori community in Beach Haven have longed for a space where they can collectively celebrate and enhance their Māori identity which includes Māori customs, practices, language, values and world views. Te reo Māori is inextricably linked to Māori identity and is the window to te ao Māori /the Māori world. The marae is a safe place where respect for one another is universal, where kaumātua are truly valued and honoured, where children are nurtured and safe. The intention is that the Beach Haven Marae is a space that can provide cultural benefits for all. Most Māori based in the Beach Haven area have whakapapa connections to other areas in Aotearoa, unfortunately some are unable to return to their home marae due to finance and distance while others are estranged from their own marae for a number of reasons. Tangihanga is an extremely important issue within the North Shore Māori community, where there is a lack of appropriate facilities and tangihanga end up being held in small houses, back yards, garages and carports. Emotionally, financially and logistically, backyard tangi are challenging and add to the stress of bereaved whānau who have no choice but to use these inadequate facilities. Since November 2015 Uruamo Maranga Ake have been consulting with community stakeholders to gauge the thoughts of the wider Beach Haven community in relation to a marae for the area. Feedback so far has been overwhelming with the majority of the community supportive of the establishment of a marae. Many families in the area are excited by the potential for new learning opportunities for the whānau and see the marae as a place where non-māori can learn about the Māori world. All of the local schools in the Beach Haven area have expressed their excitement at the possibilities of having a marae complex in their own rohe. There are seven primary schools, one intermediate, and one college in the immediate cluster and all of these schools have indicated that they fully support this project and fully intend to incorporate the facility into their students learning. All of the local pre-school groups within the area (10+) have also indicated the above. Local Church groups are enthusiastic about the possibilities for their use, and have been fully supportive throughout the consultation process. P a g e 6

7 Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae have also had conversations with local sports groups with several indicating that they see this facility as being beneficial to their needs i.e. hosting visiting sports groups etc. According to the 2013 Census, 6615 people in the Kaipātiki Local Board area identified as being Māori. 88% of the Māori population now live in Urban areas and over half of the Māori population are under the age of 24 (Statistics NZ: 2015). Consequently urban Marae like the proposed Beach Haven Marae have an increasingly important role and responsibility to help connect a growing young urban Māori population with their culture and identity. Research commissioned by the Lottery Grants Board in 2010/11 sought to understand the beneficial outcomes for communities that had received grants for capital projects. The following impacts were identified: o Providing a heart for a community; space for the community to be together, to relate to one another and to build community cohesion and enhance participation. o Retaining an essential, accessible service for the community to ensure ongoing community wellbeing. o Hope and revival of the Marae. o Papatūānuku; connection to the land. Research New Zealand, What Works: Communities Facilities Fund and Marae Heritage Fund Capital Projects in communities and community wellbeing, pp. 6. The proposed new facilities will help to maintain and enhance the presence of Māori culture within the community and provide significant learning opportunities for anyone who is interested in the Māori language, culture, visual and performing arts. The proposed Marae will be Mataawaka, open to all iwi but with strong connections to local mana whenua in particular Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāi Tai and Te Kawerau ā Maki. 3.1 North Shore Marae The Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae committee and members are familiar with the operations of the existing Awataha Marae complex located at Northcote. The committee understands that the legacy North Shore City Council was supportive and contributed funds to develop the Marae. The use of the Marae has been managed by the Wilson whānau whose original vision was to establish a Marae for the North Shore area. With the 2010 Auckland Council restructure to include Local Boards the needs of local Māori communities have changed and grown. While the operation of Awataha has expanded to include a health clinic, tourism activities and educational programmes, the original focus on serving a wider North Shore area is no longer relevant given the limitations to the reach of Awataha marae, population changes and the involvement of nineteen iwi groups in the Auckland Council region. P a g e 7

8 The Marae committee see the development of the Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae as complimenting the role of Awataha marae, given the North Shore is currently well under served by Marae facilities relative to the Birkdale, Beach Haven and North Shore Māori population. Furthermore the Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae will add cultural value to a Local Board area that is currently without a community Marae and will be able to support its immediate local Māori population. The Marae committee view the development of a second community Marae in the wider North Shore area as representing a positive Māori aspiration to enhance their cultural presence, save their natural history and to be a place where tikanga and kaupapa Māori can be preserved and shared with the whole community. 4.0 DESIGN REPORT The proposed Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae development has been designed to accommodate both contemporary urban and traditional Marae facilities within a curved West facing complex. (see Appendices 1-4) All marae facilities except the Administration building and attached Caretakers Facility are connected by either internal or covered verandah access enabling convenient all weather and all hours connectivity between core marae functions. All facilities are accessible as required by the Building Code with level entry thresholds. A description of each of the proposed Marae facilities is as follows: Marae ātea: In keeping with the site constraints, the marae ātea is elongated in the north to south direction and is unique in having a waharoa (ceremonial entry) at both ends of the marae to allow for ope (visiting groups) to arrive from both the land via Cresta Ave and sea via the Kaipātiki Inlet. Significant site works are required to create the marae ātea with both excavation and retaining required to the east and filling and retaining to the west. Wharenui: The Wharenui is designed in kite shape with splayed walls opening up to the west. The wharenui can sleep up to 100 people and hold meetings of up to 200 within the 240m² space available. This Wharenui will be used for all significant hui (meetings), tangihanga (funerals) and noho marae (over night marae stays). The size of the wharenui is consistent with modern urban marae across Auckland and responds to the demands of larger group sizes associated with heavily used Mataawaka marae such as Hoani Waititi, Papakura and Manurewa Marae. Wharekai: The Wharekai will be 240 m² seating up to 200 diners at a time with a further 80 diners able to be accommodated on the west facing covered verandah space. As a multi purpose space the Wharekai will be used for all informal gatherings and P a g e 8

9 will be able to be booked and accessed independently of the Wharenui. As with most urban marae the Wharekai will have a larger capacity than the wharenui given that many visitors live close by and do not need to sleep over. Kāuta / Kitchen: The Kāuta will include full commercial kitchen facilities and equipment within a 90m² area. Kitchen deliveries are facilitated by a dedicated drop off area and there are four dedicated ringawera (cooks) parks. Programmes / Arts Building: The 350 m² Programmes/Arts Building consists of two main seminar spaces, a lounge area, meeting room, unisex toilets, office, and an administration space. This building is designed to keep the marae busy most days of the year being able to accommodate a variety or arts and community education programmes including raranga (weaving), whakairo (carving), tārai waka (waka construction). The Programmes building can be accessed off the marae ātea buy foot with vehicular access to the mezzanine level to be provided by the upper level Eastern access way and car parking area. Access to the ground floor from the upper level entry will be via stairs and a lift. Admin Block and Caretakers Facility: Located at the southern entrance off Cresta Ave, the 124 m² administration block consists of an office area, kitchenette, ablutions, and an adjoining care takers facility. Ablutions Block: The main ablutions block is 64 m² and consists of 4 pans and 3 showers for each of the male and female areas, a laundry along with a disabled access toilet and shower. The Ablutions block is accessed directly from both the Wharekai and Wharenui which represents the main flow of people movement on the marae and provides secure night time access to these facilities. Storeroom: The 50m² storeroom will be used to store the 100 mattresses, pillows and Wharenui linen. The storeroom is located next to the Wharenui for ease of access with mattresses stored vertically in racks for ventilation purposes. Car Parking: Carparking for marae use is proposed to be accommodated by both dedicated new as well as existing parking areas plus parallel parking on Cresta Ave. New parking areas proposed consist of Manuhiri parking off Cresta Ave (25 spaces), the Ringawera / cooks parking (4 spaces) and the Stage 3 Programmes parking (28 spaces). It is widely acknowledged by neighbouring sports clubs that there is ample nearby parking already available except for Saturday mornings during the football season. The Marae Committee are open to sharing their dedicated carparking areas when not required for marae activities. Waka Berthing: The waka entrance to the north of the Marae ātea is designed to provide a dedicated ceremonial entrance for waka arriving via the Kaipātiki Inlet. Here P a g e 9

10 waka will be able to be moored in Sunset Bay or pull up at a proposed jetty with manuhiri proceeding by foot via an extension to the existing path network to the waka waharoa. (see also following Waka Culture section) Pedestrian Paths: The proposed new pedestrian paths to the north and south will allow marae access to be integrated within the existing Shepherds Park track network while allowing existing users to continue their uninterrupted use of the Reserve. Please refer to appendices 1-6 for the Locality, Site Plan, Sections, and Perspective drawings 5.0 WAKA CULTURE One of the significant benefits of the proposed Shepherds Park Marae site is the close proximity to the Kaipātiki Inlet as a navigable waterway. With the revival of interest in waka culture over the last 30 years there has been a corresponding resurgence in Māori and wider community engaging in the full range of Māori and Pacific waka forms including waka ama (outrigger canoes), waka taua (ceremonial war canoes) and waka hourua (double hull voyaging waka). To facilitate a strong focus on both waka culture at, and waka arrivals to, the marae a dedicated waka waharoa (gateway) has been provided to the north allowing groups paddling around the Waietmatā, around the mōtu or arriving from Te Moananui a Kiwa alike to moor safely at Sunset Bay and venture by foot to a pōwhiri at the marae. (see Appendix 1) The Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae committee is also fortunate to have a close connection to Stanley Conrad, the renowned waka hourua captain and exponent who is willing to lend his expertise to the development of a waka culture focus at the Marae. At Waitangi, the birthplace of the nation, Taiamai Tours offer visitors the chance to paddle a waka and gain insight into the world of Ngāpuhi. The tribe s ancient histories and stories are shared with paddlers aboard a waka on the tidal estuaries of the Waitangi River. This approach could similarly be applied at the proposed Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae with visitors to the Marae able to experience the on-the-water thrill of manning a traditional Māori waka or seeing one in action. 6.0 LOCAL BOARD CONSULTATION The Kaipātiki Local Board has provided the funding for this Feasibility Study in full awareness of the proposed Shepherds Park Reserve site and been regularly updated on progress of both the Study and the design work which underpins it as follows: 22 nd March 2017 update to the Kaipātiki Local Board with Draft Plans presented P a g e 10

11 for the southern Option 1 site. At this meeting the Marae committee were encouraged to also explore the northern end of the site based on its superior elevation and flatter site with less requirement for Earthworks. This option was carefully considered by the Marae committee and a northern Option 2 Scheme developed and presented to the wider Marae whānau. From this meeting it was decided to remain with the southern Option 1 scheme as it was perceived that the northern site presented difficulties with potential Sports Club and wider community opposition arising. 24 th May 2017 The above decision was communicated back to the Local Board and the southern Option 1 site was reaffirmed as having general Local Board support to form the basis of the final Feasibility Study. 7.0 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Community consultation for the proposed Marae has been substantial as detailed in Appendices 6 and 7 of this document. Over the period of this Feasibility Study the following key Stakeholder groups have been engaged with in addition to the Local Board consultation outlined above: 31 st July 2017 Beach Haven sports clubs 15 th June 2017 Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Whānau Whānui 8 th June 2017 Local Schools Principals 16 th May 2017 Community Kaumātua 18 th April 2017 Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Whānau Whānui 10 th April 2017 Beach Haven / Birkdale Residents and Ratepayers Association As per the detailed reports of each engagement included in Appendix 7, the vast majority of community groups have been strongly supportive of the proposed Marae and its location within the Shepherds Park Reserve. The only real reservations have come from some members of the AFC Football Club who have concerns about pressure on carparking on weekends for which we have indicated a solution for as part of our design scheme. 8.0 IWI CONSULATION The Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Committee have commenced iwi consultation with engagements and communications to date outlined in detail in Appendix 6. The Marae committee are conscious that Mana whenua guidance and support for the proposed Marae is essential and will look to exceed the consultation requirements outlined by Council to ensure strong support. While all 19 Auckland iwi have been made aware of the proposed Marae development, the five main mana whenua iwi targeted for in depth consultation P a g e 11

12 are Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāi Tai and Kawerau ā Maki. Glenn Wilcox of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua has been in contact and expressed their full support for the kaupapa. Pending Local Board approval in principle to proceed with the Marae development, the Marae committee will embark on kanohi ki te kanohi hui with the above five mana whenua iwi groups and use the Panuku Mana whenua monthly forum to communicate with the wider 14 iwi groups. 9.0 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS Dean, Murray & Partners LTD quantity surveyors have supplied a broad order of cost summary that includes cost estimates for the all of the proposed marae facilities. The estimated development costs for the entire Marae complex is $7,079,919 excluding GST. As anticipated the cost of site works and landscaping is significant (over $1.1M) reflecting the site contour and amount of associated earthworks and retaining required. Allowances have also been made for consents / levies, professional fees, and a 5% Contingency sum. Please refer to Appendix 5 for the Dean, Murray & Partners LTD detailed cost summary 10.0 PROPOSED PROJECT STAGING Given the significant estimated project costs above and time required to both raise and apply for funding, it is proposed to develop the Marae in three stages as follows: Stage 1: Earthworks, Marae ātea, Pedestrian paths, Roading, Administration building and Caretakers Facility, Wharekai and Ablutions Block Stage 2: Wharenui including all proposed internal and external decoration including whakairo, kowhaiwhai and tukutuku and Mattress store Stage 3: Programmes Building, upper vehicular access and Parking area. This proposed staging programme is in line with Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) Lottery Grants Board and Foundation North guidance which governs the amount of Marae funding available per development stage. P a g e 12

13 The Administration Block, Caretakers Facility, Wharekai and Ablutions Block are all proposed for the first stage as they will allow for a large range of activities to be accommodated at the marae while funding is being sought for the following Wharenui and Programmes Building stages. As the largest facility on the site is the Programmes Building is proposed to be built last enabling a detailed design brief and a dedicated fund raising campaign to be independently developed POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES The two main sources of funding available for existing and proposed new Marae located north of Tuakau are Lottery Marae Heritage and Facilities (administered by the Department of Internal Affairs) and Foundation North (formerly the ASB Community Trust). These two funding sources are discussed in some detail while other smaller potential funding sources are also included in this section Lottery Marae Heritage and Facilities Lottery Marae Heritage and Facilities provides grants for Marae to develop, improve or restore facilities; and to protect and conserve Marae taonga. This may include: Projects to build, restore or repair wharenui, wharekai and/or wharepaku; Projects to build, restore or repair tangata whenua or manuhiri shelters, or whare waka; Projects to protect and care for places, structures or taonga; Conservation plans for protecting and caring for Marae buildings, structures or Marae-owned taonga, or reports on their condition or upkeep; Studies to work out if planned projects are practical, feasible and fit the long-term vision for the Marae and its people. To be eligible for this form of funding for the construction and Marae restoration projects, applicants need to: Have raised and committed 33.3 per cent of the total cost of the project before it can be considered for grant funding. Provide evidence of what the organisation wants the funding for (this can include quotes, invoices or plans), and a budget breakdown for a capital works project, the completed capital works project plan and its findings. Provide the completed capital works project plan and their findings (note: includes any introductory scoping work and information about why the grant is needed). Provide evidence of how the organisation s project or service meets a community need. Outline information about what will be achieved through the grant. Provide details of who else the organisation might be working with. Outline how others might be or get involved. Show what the project will provide, who will benefit, and how. P a g e 13

14 Detail information about the experience and skills of those involved in managing the project Foundation North Foundation North provides grants and funding for marae development projects that can demonstrate community involvement; creating key community partnerships with marae, e.g. rūnanga and iwi collaborative projects; and projects that build capacity. It also provides funding for: Heritage restoration including Māori and cultural artefact; Protection and restoration of wāhi tapu and archaeological sites; Building development; Collection care and management; Recording and publishing history; Exhibitions and interpretation; Promotion of cultural heritage Both the Lottery Marae and Heritage Facilities and Foundation North have dedicated Marae advisors and it is recommended that direct discussions occur with reps from these to funders as soon as approval in principle has been secured from the Kaipātiki Local Board Te Puni Kokiri Māori Potential Fund The Te Puni Kōkiri current Whakamana funding priorities include: Marae Development Marae assessments Profiling Marae toolkit Trustee training Infrastructure (buildings, water), GIS, E-marae The Te Puni Kōkiri Māori policy framework and the Māori Potential Approach, is about realising Māori potential or Māori succeeding as Māori. The ultimate aim of the Māori Potential Approach is to better position Māori to build and leverage off their collective resources, knowledge, skills and leadership capability to improve their overall quality of life. The Stream Two: Whakamana (Leadership) provides for the strengthening of Māori leadership, governance, management and succession planning. P a g e 14

15 11.4 Kaipātiki Local Board The Marae Committee is grateful for the funding received to date from the Kaipātiki Local Board to support this Feasibility Study and associated Marae organisational establishment costs. The Trust understands that further smaller grants may be available to support the Marae development and will make detailed applications on a case by case basis Auckland Council Marae Development Cultural Initiatives Fund Auckland Council has recently revamped their funding programme to support Marae development across the Auckland Council Region. Auckland Council supports projects where the council s contribution makes a critical and demonstrable difference. Eligibility Criteria for 2017/2018 funding year includes the following: Maximum $150,000 Only mana whenua or Māori community marae can apply The project must be completed and money spent within a year of the contract being signed One year stand down (cannot apply in consecutive years) The fund supports: Capital works (purchase of asset/s and installation / build) Maintenance (including materials and labour) Feasibility and concept design reports Strategic, financial or business planning Audited accounts (in limited circumstances) Governance and asset management planning The Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae Charitable Trust has been successful with an application to this fund to support the next phase of activities required to take the project through to the Resource Consent stage Fundraising Strategy It is recommended that the Marae Committee develops a detailed fundraising and funding application strategy to plan and oversee all necessary activities to fund the design, consent and capital costs associated with the proposed Marae development. P a g e 15

16 12.0 REVENUE OPTIONS FOR URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE There are a large number of uses and user groups able to be accommodated at the proposed Marae complex and all will help in providing revenue streams to ensure that operational and maintenance costs can be met. Strategies for financial sustainability include facility bookings, the delivery of programmes to the corporate sector for conferences and workshops. These will run alongside the day to day local Māori community s needs i.e. tangi, hui and celebrations. The Marae Committee intend to partner with other organisations to deliver some of these programmes but also to develop the capacity of local people to deliver the programmes. The intent is not to duplicate what already exists within the community but to deliver programmes that have a kaupapa Māori foundation, that are not readily available in the local area. The Marae committee will work with the local community to develop programmes based on their needs and aspirations with early consultation revealing that the local community are interested in a range of Marae uses as outlined below. Marae Usage Weddings Graduations Birthdays Reunions Unveilings Tourist groups School and tertiary group visits Festivals eg. Matariki Life Skills Courses Tangihanga Wānanga Kapa haka Conferences Community events Group accommodation Emergency accommodations Te Reo, Raranga & Whakairo classes Rongoa Māori Life skill courses would include the following: o Basic cooking classes o Budgeting 101 P a g e 16

17 o Driver Licensing o Car Maintenance o Home handyman skills i.e. how to change a washer The following revenue projections are provided for a conservative selection of Marae user groups and point to the financial viability of the Marae: Tangihanga 20 per year with an average Marae koha of $3000 = $60, School Visits 15 per year with average koha / charge of $600 / school = $9, Weddings 10 per year with an average koha of $1000 = $10,000 Te Reo Māori classes 2 nights per week over 40 $300/night = $24,000 Whānau Reunions 10 weekends per $1200 = $12,000 On the basis of these uses alone projected annual revenue would be $115,000 excluding GST Tourism Many contemporary Marae have a Māori Tourism strategy to assist their financial sustainability. Marae are living exhibitions that interpret for visitors the meaning of Māori culture and act as a showcases for contemporary Māori art and design. Marae based Māori tourism adds a rich dimension to New Zealand s visitor experience. Linking the activities of Marae to selected tourism activities can raise the profile of the Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae. Traditional Māori art practices, performances and ancient depictions of Māori legends are some elements of the Māori culture that could be included in a tourism strategy for the Marae. There are several potentail funding opportunities available to support Marae who wish to engage in tourism including Poutama Trust and Te Puni Kokiri. Potential tourist attraction activities are as follows: Kapa haka performances Exhibition/ Workshops on Māori art and design Tā Moko (Māori Tattoo art) Marae for cultural facilitation Waka culture 12.2 Booking fees and koha One of the main revenue sources for the Marae will be in the form of fees from external parties hiring the facility. In alignment with their overall vision for the Marae redevelopment project, the Trust can make the redeveloped Marae facility available to a wide range of users, all of which can be divided into three main P a g e 17

18 groups; whānau, community groups and corporate groups. While corporate groups can provide an important source of revenue, the Marae will remain accessible to whānau and the community in terms of the resulting fee structure. A web and telephone based Marae booking system and fee structure will be developed prior to the completion of the Stage 1 development. As with all Marae, koha over and above or separate to any booking fees will always be seen as the most culturally acceptable form of acknowledging both the hau kāinga and Marae facilities that provide manaakitanga to visiting groups COUNCIL APPROVAL PROCESSES There are several critical Local Board and Council approval processes required for the proposed marae to obtain full approval as follows: The process will require iwi consultation, public consultation, local board support/approval and governing body approval. It is understood that council must always act with an open-mind in considering submissions from iwi and the public on the proposal; so the different parts of the process carry a risk that approval is declined. There are also significant nonrefundable costs and time associated with the process. Approval as land-owner and lessor: The council as owner of the land and lessor has to give formal approval for the proposal. In this case there is no existing Reserve Management Plan for Shepherds Park reserve providing for the establishment of the marae within the reserve, so the process involves two stages. Firstly an approval in principle subject to due process and secondly a final approval of the proposal once the process is completed. The steps include: Completing an application for landowner/lessor approval (available through Council) including clear information on: The activities proposed for the marae (including aspects of accommodation and commercial/social enterprise proposed). Why the location is being proposed including alternatives considered for the proposed location. How the build would be funded. Timeframes to establish funding and for building including any staging. How the marae would operate (including how the community would access the site, how any social enterprise would be run, any reliance on other council facilities for current or future programming needs). P a g e 18

19 How the marae would be funded into the future (business plan). Staff workshop and report to the local board for support in principle subject to due process (which will also require re-classification as outlined below including public advertising of the proposal). Signing of an agreement to lease (would include requirements for resource and building consents and funding to be obtained, timeframes to construct etc) Iwi consultation is required and should be sought from mana whenua with an interest in this area. It is possible that this consultation may also inform consultation for the Resource Consent processes later in the process so it is advisable to liaise with mana whenua prior to seeking approval in principle from the Kaipātiki Local Board. Council provide information on the relevant list of mana whenua contacts LETTERS OF SUPPORT The Marae committee have received a number of letters of support from local community organisations. Please refer to Appendix 8 for letters of support that have been received to date from the Residents and Ratepayers Association and local schools BUILDING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN NEW ZEALAND All the building work in New Zealand is controlled by: 1. The Building Act 2004 (the prime legislation governing the building and construction industry) 2. Building Code (incorporated in Schedule 1 of the Building regulation of 1992, sets the minimum standards for buildings) 3. Building Regulations (includes details of building controls, for e.g., prescribed forms, list of specified systems, definitions of 'change the use' and 'moderate earthquake', levies, fees and infringements) The purpose of the Act is to ensure that buildings: Are safe, sanitary and have suitable means of escape from fire; and Contribute to the physical independence and well-being of people who use them; are designed, constructed and able to be used in ways that promote sustainable development. The legislation is administered nationally by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Building and Housing Group and on a local basis by Building Consent Authorities using a building consent process. Performance standards of the building must comply with the regulatory requirement including: P a g e 19

20 Durability Fire safety Sanitation (services and facilities) Moisture control Energy efficiency Access The Building Act and its regulations work together with other legislations, including: Resource Management Act Laws specifying certain plumbing, gas and electrical work must be done by qualified professionals Fire Service Act 1975 Council bylaws 16.0 BUILDING DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY As part of an ongoing requirement to ensure the marae facilities are as energy efficient and sustainable as possible the following detailed design approaches will be adopted: All buildings designed to take advantage of their location while saving power, water and money. Use of environmental friendly materials, particularly FSC rated timber. Maximise natural light, making good use of windows and skylights. Good-quality insulation, correctly installed, to make the buildings easier and cheaper to heat - higher-ratings than the minimum requirement. Water efficiency built into the building through low-flow showers and toilets and grey water recycling where possible. Natural ventilation to create healthy buildings reducing moisture levels to prevent health problems like asthma and eczema. Double-glazing to insulate the building while letting heat in to encourage passive heating. Modern thermally broken window joinery. Minimise, Reuse or recycle building waste. High quality natural materials for internal finishes including curtains, carpet and low VOC paints that are made with the environment in mind STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 17.1 Marae development strategies Marae development is meant to uplift Marae whānau to be thriving and selfdetermining entities. Marae overall performance depends on its capacity at three different levels (physical, cultural and administrative). Each Marae is unique in size, nature and structure. Identifying Marae aspirations are crucial for selfdetermination. These may include the aspirations of iwi, hapū and whanau Māori as well as the aspirations of Marae as an entity. P a g e 20

21 Marae development refers to a Marae demonstrating its capability at three levels as stated below: Tinana aheinga (Physical Capability); Ahurea aheinga (Cultural Capability), and Whakahaere aheinga (Administrative Capability) 17.2 Cultural capability and infrastructure development The Cultural Infrastructure and capability refers to Marae communities, Marae heritage, matauranga Māori and Marae usage. Giving attention to the cultural and communal aspects of the Marae can increase the cultural capability Physical infrastructure and capability development Physical Infrastructure and capability covers the access to the Marae, buildings on the Marae, utilities and physical capacity of the Marae. Raising the standards of Marae access, buildings, utilities and related infrastructure can increase the physical infrastructure and capability Administrative Infrastructure and Capability Development Administrative infrastructure and capability of a Marae refers to its legal structures, trustee s roles and responsibilities, financial management, insurance, project planning, workforce and external relationships Key Focus Areas for Administrative Capability Development Kawanatanga Pai (Good Governance) Governance refers to all the processes, systems, and controls that are used to safeguard and grow assets. The principles of governance apply to all organisations, irrespective of fact, whether it is a multinational company or a small Marae trust. There is no one right model of good governance. It is understood that Māori trustees and directors have followed a variety of pathways to lead their organisations to success for now, and for the generations to come. For Marae the objectives of governance will take into account the potential ways in which Māori relate to the assets and what they are used for. In some instances, although the organisation operates commercially, commercial objectives may be balanced with the need to safeguard the assets for future generations. Tikanga principles will also be put into practice in the Marae board alongside generally accepted governance principles. Tikanga, kawa and values that meet the aspirations of the Marae whānau often give direction to the board and Tikanga can easily fit with Marae governance best practices. P a g e 21

22 18.0 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS / OPERATIONAL COSTS The cash from operating activities is compared to the organisation's net income. If the cash from operating activities is consistently greater than the net income, the organisation's net income or earnings are said to be of a "high quality". If the cash from operating activities is less than net income, a red flag can be raised as to why the reported net income is not turning into cash. Based on the construction cost estimate provided by Dean Murray and Partners the estimated operational costs for the marae including maintenance, repairs, utilities and insurance is between $50 70k per annum. Detailed operational cost estimates can be provided at the detailed design phase once all materials, services and maintenance regimes have been designed. On the above basis the marae will need to receive an income of between $ $1400 per week to meet these estimated operational costs. Such operational costs will likely require long term bookings from end users and possibly a joint venture with a Wānanga or private training establishment to ensure a regular and strong cashflow. As per the Section 12 Revenue Options section, conservative Marae income estimates based on a small section of user groups (tangihanga, school visits, weddings, reunions and Te Reo Māori classes) are estimated at $115, excluding GST meaning the Marae should be able to readily meet the above estimated operational costs with an allowance for a part time administration person and a small profit RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN It is recommended that the proposed Marae Project Development Committee develop a detailed Risk Management Plan to inform the range of activities required to bring the project from a Proposal to a built reality. The process that has taken place has involved the following analysis: Risk means the effect of uncertainties on the objectives of the Marae development and the Trust. Effects may be either positive or negative. Risk management seeks to reduce negative effects of uncertainty on attaining the Trust s strategic goals. Risk management is a coordinated set of activities and methods that direct the Trust to control its risks. The following methodology can be used to develop a risk management chart: Risk identification What can happen? How can it happen? The risks that could affect the project s implementation and operation were identified. Risk analysis The likelihood of the risk occurring (from rare to almost certain), and an assessment of the impact of the risk (from insignificant to catastrophic) was undertaken. P a g e 22

23 Risk evaluation Depending on the results of the risk analysis, risks were assigned a risk rating Low, Medium or High. Some key risks associated with the project, their likelihood and any mitigation measures are as follows: Risk 1. Marae fails to secure funding for Resource Consent, Land Survey and Legal Costs. Likelihood Low, Marae has received a grant from Auckland Council Marae Development and Cultural Initiatives Fund and can apply again if required in the 2019 financial year. Risk 2. Kaipātiki Local Board fail to support the allocation of the proposed Marae site. Likelihood Low, Local Board have provided funding for Feasibility Study, guidance and support throughout the process. Risk 3. Marae committee are unsuccessful with applications to Foundation North and Lotteries Board to build the Marae - Likelihood Low, Foundation North (formerly ASB Community Trust) has been a significant funder of Marae developments From Tuakau to North Cape) and works closely with the Lottery Grants Board Marae and Heritage Fund to provide stage by stage funding. Risk 4. Marae committee are not able to fund the construction of the proposed Stage 3 Programmes Building. Likelihood Low/ Medium. While the Programmes Building will be harder to fund through Foundation North and the Lottery Grants Board, Revenue projections are based on the availability of Stage 1 and 2 facilities only which will over time provide profits to at least partially fund the Programmes Building CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS It is advisable for the Marae Trust to constitute a Project Development Committee to oversee all legal and statutory, fundraising and consent processes necessary for the establishment of the Marae. The Committee would be made up of existing Trust members along with co-opted individuals based on their empathy for the project and particular skill sets. The Project Development Committee would be entrusted with the responsibilities of developing strategies for securing funding for the development, determining on-going operations, management structures, communications, preparing a detailed implementation plan, progressing detailed design, planning cost estimates and to deal with resource/building consent requirements. An elementary risk management plan has been provided and this should be considered at all stages of project s planning and implementation. There should be effective project governance over the project development, ensuring that the resources are sufficient to deliver project outcomes and people involved have some project management experience. Throughout the project, all project accountability requirements should be integrated into planning. P a g e 23

24 Outcomes from the project should be monitored and reported to sustain future Trust funding. Overall the project progress should be reviewed at each stage and if there are delays then timely corrective actions can be initiated. Effective project management, monitoring and control mechanisms should be scheduled to address project resource optimisation, project feedback, workflow flexibility and other related issues/gaps. P a g e 24

25 21.0 APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 SHEPHERDS PARK SITE PLAN APPENDIX 2 SITE PLAN APPENDIX 3 FLOOR PLANS APPENDIX 4 PERSPECTIVE VIEW APPENDIX 5 BROAD ORDER OF COST SUMMARY APPENDIX 6 R.O.C COMMUNITY GROUPS APPENDIX 7 R.O.C INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS APPENDIX 8 LETTERS OF SUPPORT APPENDIX 9 URUAMO MARANGA AKE MARAE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION P a g e 25

26 APPENDIX 7 BROAD ORDER OF COST SUMMARY P a g e 26

27 APPENDIX 8 RECORD OF CONSULTATION WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS Date Organisation What/ Where Summary of Consultation Late 2014 Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust (KCFT) Informal conversations held at KCFT Office, Chartwell Ave Glenfield. Nature of Conversation Informal conversation discussing the need for a Marae in the Beach Haven Birkdale area and its long journey thus far. KCFT are fully supportive of the proposed Marae and see it benefiting the current community and generations to come. KCFT suggested the site in Shepherds Park between the Bowling Club and the Soccer field as the perfect site for a Marae. They currently have a storage shed on the site and advised that they would be willing to move for this complex to go ahead. Use of Marae KCFT see the Marae as a community facility, a long overdue addition to the community environment where the facilities will be used to hold health and wellbeing classes and seminars specifically targeting Māori and Pacific Islanders as it would be the perfect, welcoming environment needed to approach this issue with the people. 15/06/17 Whānau Whānui of Beach Haven/ Birkdale Whānau hui held at Beach Haven Community House Nature of Conversation Due to the long journey and the many past attempts to erect a Marae, a meeting was held to identify if there is still a want to have a Marae in Beach Haven Birkdale, if the cause needed more attention and what to do from here. It was unanimously agreed that a marae is still required in Beachhaven /Birkdale for the entire community. It was decided to form a steering group to execute the wishes of the whānau. The Steering group was named Uuamo Maranga Ake. The need has not changed for any locals where the practice of Tangihanga has been limited to housing their dead in their homes and cooking in tents and in varius facilities to help cater for large numbers. Use of Marae Tangihanga with full facilities currently, residential homes are being used to housed passed loved ones and although the community rallies together to make things run well, a Marae would be the best solution. A place to practice Manaakitanga house and feed our guests Tūrangawaewae a place to call our own; to be Māori and not have to explain ourselves P a g e 27

28 19/06/16 Birkenhead United AFC, Shepherds Park Squash Club, Beach Haven Bowling Club 22/06/15 Whānau Hui local Māori of Beach Haven/ Birkdale Consultation Meeting with surrounding Sports Clubs held at Kaipātiki Community Functions Trust Office, Chartwell Ave Glenfield. Whānau Whānui Hui held at Beach Haven Community House Nature of Conversation The Shepherds Park Management, United AFC, Shepherds Park Squash Club and Beach Haven Bowling Club were all invited to discuss a proposed Marae in the Shepherds Park vicinity as the most immediate neighbours of the proposal. s Beach Haven Bowling Club Initial concerns as immediate neighbours that tangihanga would impact on their Competition days. Bowling Club Secretary stated and it was agreed that a Marae is not scary. It may also mean an increase of membership for the depleting club from Marae kaumātua. United AFC AFC was not overly confident about a Marae in Shepherds Park and are concerned how it will affect them as a club. Concerns included where the Marae s proposed site will be and if it is going to take any part of their grounds. Another concern is how the Marae need for car parking will impact sports days/ weekend car parking. In the future AFC may want to extend their playing fields and saw a joint venture opportunity with the proposed Marae. Their idea being a double storey facility where the Marae can occupy the lower level and AFC can occupy the upper level. As this is not kaupapa Māori, this suggestion was not considered for discussion. Shepherds Park Squash Club Shared the same concerns as AFC with the major concern being car parking as they felt the capacity of car parking was already limited on busy weekends. With the addition of Marae patrons, more car parking will be needed. Nature of Conversation The Steering Group and Whānau Whānui discussed the type of facility envisioned for the proposed Marae, what it should accommodate and the facilities it should have. Based on events held at their own homes and experiences on other Marae, the whānau identified what is needed in the proposed Marae complex. This will include a Wharehui that can sleep 150+, a Wharekai dining space to cater for 250+ while providing a great space for events such as Weddings and seminars, ablutions as required, an open administration office, caretakers shed, kaumātua day spaces, a full commercial (Marae) kitchen to hold numbers, laundry facilities, program spaces for events, life skills, health workshops, kapa haka, a revitalization of the Waka Culture and a means to financially sustain the Marae. P a g e 28

29 29/06/15 Pest Free Kaipātiki Steering Group Pest Free Kaipātiki Stakeholders Workshop held at Rāwene Centre, Birkenhead Nature of Conversation Frances Waaka, chair of Uruamo Maranga Ake was invited as guest speaker and Māori community representative to the workshop dedicated to brainstorming how local community organisations can better work together to make their area pest free. Conversations were held in parts of the workshops discussing the proposed Marae and how flora, fauna and environment plays a major role in tikanga Māori. Discussions for a proposed Marae were well received amongst the workshops and it was envisioned that the Marae would be used as a place to learn more about māori ideology of flora and fauna. A karakia was asked to begin the day and end it off as a sign of respect for tikanga Māori. 27/07/15 Uruamo Maranga Ake Whānau Whānui Hui held at Beach Haven Community House 14/11/15 Uruamo Maranga Ake Community Event: Opening of Opakitae, Beach Haven Gardens Nature of Conversation Regular update and consultation hui with whanau whānui. Discussed other possible sites for Marae that did not have competing interest. - Tui Park is a perfect site for our Marae as it is close to the water, it is far away from residential homes but still remains connected to Beach Haven. - Although this park might look like a perfect site there would be a lot of infrastructure needed to accommodate for our Marae - Kahikatea Reserve seems like an obvious choice for us to pursue as it is a large area and may not have any competing interest - The Pony Club seems to be too risky to pursue as it already houses a private owner and it would be counterproductive to get offside with members of the community Nature of Conversation A pop-up stall was erected at the Opakitae Park opening in Beach Haven, which placed Uruamo Maranga Ake in front of a cross-section of the community in attendance. The stall generated conversation with attendees regarding the proposed Marae and how it would be received by the community. s Great supportive feedback from non-māori residents advising that it is a feature of the community that has been missing for years. The younger residents of the community seemed the most enthusiastic while the older crowd was more apprehensive as they had seen this journey fail before. A register of individuals left their contact details as they wanted to be a part of this project. P a g e 29

30 25/11/15 Kaipatiki Local Board Kaipatiki Local Board Community Forum held at Bently Ave. Nature of Conversation Uruamo Maranga Ake presented to the Officers of the Board a proposal for a Marae in Beach Haven/ Birkdale particularly the site that houses the Friends x Shepherds Park & Kaipātiki Community Functions Trust shed between the Bowling Club and the Soccer Field, Shepherds Park. 15/12/15 North Shore Times, Rachael Clarke Article: Marae More than a Dream Officers to investigate the proposed opportunity for a Marae in the Kaipātiki local community and to report back on steps required to proceed with the proposal Nature of Discussion An article published on the front page of the North Shore Times written by Rachael Clarke discussing the missing piece to the community s fabric which is a Marae somewhere to be Māori. The article spoke of the desired site of Shepherds Park and the need for a space to practice the custom of housing bodies overnight (tangihanga). Steve Green of Birkenhead. Beach Haven Marae, Conversations: Stuff 12 Jan 2016 Great idea in principle, however the question that comes to mind is why Shepherds Park? That has been an established community area for many, many years. In addition the many pensioners flats nearby get to see sll of those community activities taking place, bringing them some community interest and helping them feel like they are a part of what is going on locally. I am sure out of the many hundreds of millions of dollars through treaty settlements there will be ample money available for a Marae in pretty much any part of Auckland without having additional financial pressure brought to bear on the already squeezed Auckland ratepayers. Also I noted that Frances Waaka said it will be a place where I can be myself and then later in the article we want everyone to feel welcome. Everyone? Lastly, it is custom for bodies to stay overnight on the premises. What about the sports people and supporters? Families that want to attend matches, rowing or whatever, where are they supposed to park in the face of this ritual. I say a resounding no to this proposal and sincerely hope that the council does not collapse under pressure. E Richard Leary of Browns Bay. Marae Support, Conversations: Stuff 12 Jan 2016 I am very much European, but my earlier years were spent as a member of a Pākehā family, in a rural Māori settlement. I understand from a firsthand experience, the importance of a Marae to the wellbeing of a Māori community, however dispersed P a g e 30

31 21/03/16 Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei, Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara, Ngāti Paoa Correspondence via with Mana Whenua or diluted it may be by tribe, geography or setting. It follows that I ask that Mrs Waaka and Mr Painting have their aim realized, not least because their young men and women are far better citizens coming from well-run Marae. In a short letter I cannot address all the issues the funding is a big one, as is the leadership and integrity of those to run a non-tribal Marae but to me what these people want to do is very desirable. I cannot agree is an expensive structure that will be used rarely by an exclusive group that may be a possibility but not under good leadership. Terry Marsh of Beach Haven. Marae Issue, Conversations: Stuff 12 Jan 2016 Kaipātiki certainly needs a Marae, but Shepherds Park is hardly the place for it. It s a heavily-used public space, home of a leading football club and used for rugby training and much else. Kāhika Reserve would be far more suitable: no-one goes there and it has a waka-launching ramp and no end of parking. I m sure Māori can demonstrate prior rights over the space. It s ideal and peaceful, which Shepherds Park clearly is not. And construction of a Marae there [Kāhika Reserve] would cost a fraction of what it would cost to shift the council compound and replace it with a Marae. Nature of Conversation An was sent to thirteen iwi via the Auckland Council mana whenua consultation contact list which showed links to Kaipātiki. The included details of the formation of Uruamo Maranga Ake, the Beach Haven Community s aspirations for a Marae in the area and an invitation to the public consultation hui taking place on April Of the thirteen iwi, four iwi responded to the and gave their views and opinions. Te Kawerau a Maki Tribal Authority representative: Keith Williams Te Kawerau a Maki traditional rohe is from Ōkaka (south of Kaipara) to Paratūtai (North Head, Manukau). Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority (TKITA) is the legal entity that administers the operations and management responsibilities of Te Kawerau a Maki. The 50 year journey for a Marae in Beach Haven was acknowledged along with the hard work of the community and Uruamo Maranga Ake (UMA) to reinstate the journey today. A recommendation provided to meet firstly prior to the public consultation hui to inform UMA of TKITA s interest with the kaupapa in Beach Haven, how they could offer their guidance and support with the road ahead. This would assist in setting the scene by bridging the relationship, identifying commonalities and relationship objectives. P a g e 31

32 Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei The correspondence was responded to by Mei Hill who informed UMA that it would be forwarded to iwi Governance. The great and considered mahi of UMA was acknowledged and a request for any updates to be forwarded through as they come. Ngāti Pāoa The correspondence was responded to by Jamie Forseman in the Environment Office of the iwi who informed UMA that the and kaupapa included would be copied to the governance representatives to provide further input. The notification about the intended mahi of UMA and establishing of a relationship between iwi and mataawaka (UMA) was appreciated and acknowledged. Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara Ngā Maunga Whakahī o Kaipara Development Trust representative Georgina Parata responded with a concern towards the name Uruamo and its connection to the Kaipara tūpuna with the same name. It will indicate if there is an association to be had by the iwi. correspondence inviting the iwi to meet face to face was sent by UMA Chairperson with no response thereafter. 03/04/16 Uruamo Maranga Ake Community Consultation Meeting held at Residents and Rate Payers Hall, Beach Haven Nature of Conversation Public Community Consultation meeting called by Uruamo Maranga Ake (UMA) and facilitated by active community member, including a member of Beach Haven Place Making Group, Bike Kaipātiki and Residents and Rate Payers Association, Duncan Laidlaw. Frances Waaka, Chairperson of UMA presented to the community the intentions and aspirations of UMA to have a Marae in the Beach Haven community and requested any feedback from attendees. s Discussions were favourable in this consultation. Initial concerns were raised around how this will affect the community in terms of space and walking tracks in the Shepherds Park vicinity. There were questions regarding site and how it will affect the current users of Shepherds Park particularly with Saturday sport being a main event each week for Shepherds Park and the community. When the desired site was conveyed, issues for walking tracks and open space were nullified as this site was seen to have no impact on these activities. Concerns still lingered regarding how busy the park will be on a Saturday if Marae users (for tangihanga) are added to the hustle of Saturday sports activities in Shepherds Park. This discussion moved further into concerns of car parking particularly for Sports days. s in the room P a g e 32

33 28/06/16 North Shore Times, Laine Moger 08/08/16 Beach Haven, Birkdale Residents Association Article: Marae Project Reaches Next Stage Monthly meeting held at Residents and Rate Payers Hall, Beach Haven discussed carparking to the rear of the tennis club as well as use of Cresta Ave and how wide it is. The Pacific Island presence in the room were supportive of this venture and had no further issues to those already raised. An article in the North Shore Times written by Laine Moger highlighting the $30,000 funding allocated to Uruamo Maranga Ake from the locally driven initiatives budget of the Kaipātiki Local Board. Within the article it was mentioned that all feedback whether for or against is welcomed. It was also promoted that there will be a second public consultation meeting to hear these views. response 1 The correspondence expressed tautoko/support for the Marae proposal and the making of this enterprise. She is looking forward to hearing further development of this project. 2 Expressed her support favourably for the Marae project both for Laine Moger s article and a previous advertisement about the Marae in the Neighbourly Website. Well wishes were given for the Marae venture and believes Uruamo Maranga Ake will be successful in this pursuit. Nature of Conversation Frances Waaka, Chairwoman of Uruamo Maranga Ake (UMA) was invited along to the Residents and Rate Payers Association monthly meeting to present the want and need for a Marae in the Beach Haven community, to consult with this community group and gain any feedback from attendees regarding. There were a lot of questions regarding car parking, what is done at a Marae, can anyone attend and what process is needed to go along to the Marae. It was looked upon favourably by most attendees who all had a range of questions similar to the above while older members remembered past failed ventures to bring this project to fruition. An individual questioned the need for a Marae when Te Puea Marae in Mangere Bridge is opening its doors to anyone. Questions following included, is it a church? all questions were responded to by the chairwoman whom stated that it is a community Marae where anyone and everyone is welcome Māori and non-māori. It will be a place to have all ideas supported under a kaupapa Māori framework. It will be for all of us and we will work together to ensure everyone is comfortable. P a g e 33

34 09/10/16 Melanie Saluni, Auckland University of Technology Beach Haven and Birkdale community Poll As part of a news report project for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, Melanie Saluni took to social media to pose a poll to determine the support for a Marae in Beach Haven. The question stated, Are you in support of a Marae in Beach Haven? Answers included: Yes; No; Unsure, need more information; Other (please specify with comment). Two hundred and three people from the local community took part in this poll. 07/03/16 Uruamo Maranga Ake Whānau whānui Hui held at Cedar Centre, Beach Haven. Nature of Discussion Uruamo Maranga Ake committee held a hui to update and consult with their whānau on the work that has been done. It was revised that Kaipātiki Community Functions Trust (KCFT) still umbrellad the committee until they become a legal entity. KCFT hold the funding provided by the Kaipātiki Local Board for the purposes to fund a Feasibility Study. The whānau was formally advised that Design Tribe, headed by Rau Hoskins won the tendered contract from three other companies to prepare the Feasibility Study. Uruamo Maranga Ake has now submitted the required material to complete the process in becoming a legal entity and the Trustees were reiterated to the hui. The committee discussed the desired site that houses the Friends x Shepherds Park and KCFT Shed and the conceptual design produced by Rau Hoskins. The whānau were very pleased with how the committee and the steering group has conducted themselves and the work produced. It was confirmed that the trustees chosen were the correct people to steer this kaupapa. It is the desire of the whanau to become their own legal entity so funding P a g e 34

35 applications for the purposes of the Marae can be legally handled themselves. There is a huge push for this Marae to be built. In the last month there have been so many tangi, and they have to be housed in individual community members homes. Cooking is done in tents, [ we use various private home kitchens, and we make do. ] Support has been provided by Cedar Centre as a venue to hold the hākari as well as assistance from The Beach Haven Community House. However, neither facility is equipped with the resources needed to cater to the needs of the hākari. Resources were continually transported between the two venues to make do. There was no one venue that could handle our needs. Since Frances has come onboard we feel like we might actually have a chance to have our Marae. We tautoko the work that has been done and continue to tautoko this kaupapa. 22/03/17 Kaipātiki Local Board Community Forum held at the Kaipātiki Local Board Office, Bently Ave Glenfield Nature of Conversation Uruamo Maranga Ake (UMA) steering group/ committee presented a progress report to the Kaipātiki Local Board. All progress including sites considered, pros and cons of each site, the chosen site and feasibility were reported. The company that is contracted to complete the Feasibility Report, Design Tribe headed by Rau Hoskins, was introduced to the Local Board as well as concept plans for the chosen site. UMA also applied for additional funding to the initial $30,000 as it is needed to pay for the completed Feasibility Report. - It was moved that an additional $25,000 be added to be funding already provided and instructed council liaison officer was to produce a report for this. - Questions to the conceptual plans produced ensured centered on thecontours of the chosen site and the excavation required to build on it that an existing site to the north would be a better fit as it is already cleared and flat. - A question was asked to investigate this northern site further as it is not privately owned and is under council reserve title. It was also suggested to consider the existing Bowling Club as a possible site. - It was agreed if a chosen site has been determined, it is best to stick to it. Disussion suggested that further investigating and determination of proposed programs held at the Marae should be included in the Feasibility Report. P a g e 35

36 05/04/17 Mana whenua Ngāitai ki Tāmaki, Te Ahiwaru Waiohua 10/04/17 Birkdale Beach Haven Resident and Rate Payers Association correspondence Birkdale Beach Haven Resident and Rate Payers Association monthly meeting held at Beach Haven Hall, Rangatira Rd Beach Haven Nature of Conversation An was sent to thirteen iwi via the Auckland Council mana whenua consultation contact list which followed up from previous correspondence inviting interested mana whenua parties to a face to face meeting to discuss iwi interest/to gain mana whenua guidance with this kaupapa. Ngāitai ki Tāmaki response received from Anne Mcleod confirmed Ngāi Tai have no further interest in this matter. Te Ahiwaru Waiohua Confirmation received via correspondence that this iwi will leave this matter for their relations from Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngāti Manuhiri and Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara to engage. No other response was received. Nature of Conversation Uruamo Maranga Ake were included in the agenda of the Association s monthly meeting to update and consult with the community group regarding the Marae project, to present the Conceptual Drawings by Design Tribe and to gain feedback regarding the chosen site in Shepherds Park. The preferred site housing the Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust shed was presented. No negative feedback towards inclusion of a Marae in the park s grounds was received nor were any alternative sites in the community suggested. The conceptual designs were presented and feedback was presented as follows: - Excavation and filling costs would mean a significant increase in build costs that may be avoided if a flatter site was chosen - The narrow shape of the site may mean sacrifices of Marae layout and a tight squeeze for functions - A community member who uses Shepherds Park often mentioned that a westerly orientation of the Marae will be significantly affected by the westerly winds there. The soccer club above gets hit by very cold westerlies that may be avoided by the Marae if it were oriented to the east instead - An easterly orientation would help the Marae to be more inclusive of the community as there is always a lot of community activity on the soccer grounds that if the Marae has its back up against the fields it may come off as uninviting - The soccer fields are on a higher level than the chosen site and therefor may not encounter the same wind conditions as the soccer fields P a g e 36

37 18/04/17 Whānau whānui of Uruamo Beach Haven Community House, Beach Haven Rd, Beach Haven - Overall there was resounding support for the Marae in the Park and the community where there were no other issues raised other than site and design specific. The Association offered a letter of support for the Marae. Nature of Conversation An update and consultation meeting held by the Uruamo Maranga Ake (UMA) for the local Māori whanau of UMA to discuss the work that has been done, the suggested site by the Local Board and to present conceptual drawings of the original site. The second site that was suggested by the Local Board to investigate was also presented to the whanau and feedback was sought as to which site should be the primary site for the feasibility report. The local whānau were favourable of both original and Local Board suggested sites. Both having their positives and negatives. Original site to concept designs - The layout of the Marae complex is great and the use of the individual facilities can be well envisioned - The orientation is unexpected as it is facing west - The site contours can cause problems and may cost more to excavate (spending in the ground, and not spending on the ground to pursuing site: - Building on the side of the hill will be hard, cut and fill costs will be high! - We have the support of the community with this site why would we stop now? - If there is only a ballpark figure of $100,000 difference for build costs why would we stop? - Although the second site has a more prominent outlook, it seems like an obstacle at this stage Second site (suggested by Local Board members) to concept designs: - Higher and flatter site ideal for building - Layout is great. The extra car parking is very desirable - The long road down through the original site is not ideal - Soccer club as another possible access way to pursuing second site: - It s the premier site and it is part of the original land block - the mana sits in the higher site - It is much flatter and will be easier to build on which will cost less P a g e 37

38 05/05/17 Mana whenua, Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei 09/05/17 Mana whenua, Ngāti Pāoa correspondence correspondence - We have already pursued this land and we had so much negative feedback from the community (soccer club and dog walkers) that there would be too much risk involved in pursuing it again - We are too concerned about what happened in the past, we need to build on flatter land - Moving to this site can easily swallow up another 5-10 years - We could do a trade-off build a dog park down on the original site to offset negative feedback from this community group correspondence instigated with Ōrākei as they demonstrated interest in past correspondence. This was sent with intentions to organize a hui with kaumātua to discuss the Marae proposal, seek guidance and discuss any interest and gain feedback. Matt Maihi, chairman of Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei responded curious about representation or affiliation to iwi, hapu and whakapapa which was suggested that this be the first step in seeking support from Ōrākei. It was also suggested that a hui be called with Taumata Ōrākei where it would also be appropriate to inform Ngāti Whātua nui tonu. An was prompted for Ngāti Pāoa as their iwi showed strong interest in this kaupapa in previous correspondence. This was sent with intentions to organize a hui with kaumātua to discuss the Marae proposal, seek guidance and discuss any interest and gain feedback. Hauāuru Rāwiri, CEO of Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust responded on behalf of the iwi reiterating that they will need to discuss this matter further in-house before committing to anything as their main priority right now are there on-going Treaty of Waitangi negotiations that are needing to be complete prior to taking on any other commitments. 16/05/17 Community Kaumātua Te Puna Hauora Akoranga Drive, Northcote Uruamo Maranga Ake presented at the monthly kaumātua hui to inform the elders of their progression and present the conceptual drawings of both sites under consideration and to advise which site will be pursued as advised by the whānau. The conceptual drawings were taken very well and the kaumātua felt it was great to see the Marae come to life. The overall layout and design of the Marae gained positive feedback and the progress P a g e 38

39 so far as well as the hard work and determination was commended. Feedback regarding site selection is as follows: - I remember site 2 had a lot of disagreement from the community the last time - Site 2 will have a tough fight but it would be worth it for a prominent site - Is there a kaumātua facility? Higher beds as it is too hard to get up off there floor - The positioning of the ablution block is very convenient for us - Site 2 has a larger floor area but it is behind the soccer field and out of the way - Site 1 has good access and fits in well - Site 1 has two waharoa which is very unique in Auckland Although there were many positives for Site 2, the kaumātua supported the decision to pursue site 1 as the preferred site as they could see the momentum attained and the potential delays in pursuing the second site. 24/05/17 Kaipātiki Local Board Community Forum Kaipātiki Local Board Office, Bently Ave, Glenfield Nature of Conversation Uruamo Maranga Ake and Design Tribe presented in the Kaipātiki Local Board Community Forum. The purpose of the presentation was to update the Local Board on their investigation into the suggested site (site 2) and their decision as to which site will be pursued further. Uruamo Maranga Ake discussed the conceptual plans of both sites and the feedback gained from recent rounds of consultation presenting site 2 and why site 1 is still the preferred site. 08/06/17 Local Schools Principals Beach Birkenhead College, The Local Board supported the decision to stay with site 1 as it was agreed that there would be less community backlash in furthering this site s development. - Concerns that community backlash for site 2 is the only reason why site 1 is progressing and it was confirmed that community consultation and support played a major factor in the decision - A road between the Marae retaining wall and soccer fields would be quite dangerous for small children and to keep this in mind with its safety precautions in designing it - Questions of the differing costs between sites were raised - Board members seemed convinced that the correct decision to remain with the original site (site 1) was correct and that the recent feedback received made good arguments to the contrary of site 2 - Local Board was happy with the progress and is looking forward to the completed Feasibility Report. Uruamo Maranga Ake invited to speak to the local P a g e 39

40 Haven Primary School, Chelsey Primary School, Kauri Park Primary School, Birkenhead Primary School, Birkenhead College, Verrans Corner Primary School, Birkdale Primary School, Birkdale North Primary School Birkdale Road, Birkdale schools Principal Forum regarding the Marae and to gain feedback from the Principals on behalf of their school. The progress and conceptual drawings of the preferred site was presented and the principals were given their opportunity to respond. The schools Principals Forum was very supportive of the Marae proposal, the progress made and especially the concept drawings and layout of the space. The overall feedback received was very positive and the principals will endeavor to provide a letter of support for the Marae project. Some individual responses are included below. - Verrans Corner offered trees and the planting of trees if the Marae wanted them. This school is particularly interested in the waka culture proposed and would love to be a part of this when it comes to life - Birkdale Primary School principal knew the site very well and was concerned about the westerly orientation of the Marae and suggested it be north facing. He also had concerns regarding the walking tracks in and around that site until it was put to rest when advised the tracks will remain public access as will the Marae unless there is a formal hui on and protocol takes hierarchy. - Birkenhead College enquired about Awataha Marae where it was responded to that Awataha is still held in high regard in the māori community in its surrounding areas but its internal politics has restrained the use of the Marae as a practical means to fulfill the demand of the entire North Shore. The entire meeting agreed that Awataha/ one Marae is not enough to cater for the North Shore P a g e 40

41 APPENDIX 9 R.O.C INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS Date Position Ethnicity/ Iwi/ Marae affiliations 17/05/16 Individual Māori and Pākehā community descent. Ngāti member of Tūwharetoa, Ngā Aeroview Puhi. Ko DR, Beach Nukuhou, Te Haven. Ohaahi rātau ko Motukaraka ngā Marae taketake. Summary of Consultation Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has lived locally in the Beach Haven area since He will go home to his ancestral Marae of Nukuhou, Te Ohaahi and Motukaraka however a Marae in his own local community will enable him to practice tangihanga when needed and at short notice. It will enable the community groups to have a place to meet and learn. It will help small businesses. 25/05/16 Individual Community member of Island Bay Rd, Beach Haven. Māori, Samoan, Tongan and Pākehā decent. Ōtaki. Use for Marae Tangihanga Encourage community group use Small business assistance Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter was raised in Beach Haven and attended the local college. She moved away for some years and has recently returned to reside here with her whānau and rejoin her whānau who remained here. As she would not return to her hometown of Ōtaki, a Marae in Beach Haven would mean she would have a place for her parents, who also live locally, to lie in tangi or wake should they pass. She would use the space for classes. She is committed to support the kaupapa and be involved in any way possible. Submitter would also like to think one day her tangi could be held at the Marae and the Marae would encourage local whānau to gather to support her children at that time. Use for Marae A place for tangihanga A tūrangawaewae somewhere to belong to and pass down that connection down to my descendants A space to hold classes P a g e 41

42 25/05/16 Individual community member of Seon Pl, Birkdale. 26/05/16 Individual community member of Rangatira RD, Beach Haven. 26/05/16 Individual community member of Varbena Rd, Birkdale. New Zealander, from Hastings. Te Uri o Hina, Kaitaia. Pākehā. Born in Dannevirk with no Marae affiliations. Pākeha and Māori from Otaki. Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter married into the Koroi whānau who have a strong connection to their taha Māori, particularly in the far North. They bought their home and have resided in Birkdale for 22 years. She will not return to Hastings however her and her husband will be buried in the Far North alongside his parents. She thinks a Marae in Beach Haven is well overdue as the whānau here have wanted it for years. It would be awesome educating our future generations as well as the wider community in Māori heritage and having a space dedicated to providing for their whānau in this area. Use for Marae Educating the community in kaupapa Māori Providing for community whānau Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter s mother has been an active community member for 31 years. She grew up in Beach Haven and attended local schools. She left for a few years but returned and have resided here for the last 8 years. A Marae in Beach Haven would be nice. It would bring the community together more. If it were open to everyone it would be a good meeting place. Use for Marae A means to bring the community together A good meeting place Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has been a member of the community since the age of 14. She attended Birkdale College and knows the community very well. A Marae in Beach Haven would be a place to possibly have a wake (tangi) for elderly people. Also it would be an important addition to the P a g e 42

43 28/05/16 Individual community member of Island Bay Rd, Beach Haven. 28/05/16 Individual community member of Greenvalle y Rise, Glenfield. 03/06/16 Individual community member of Neptune Ave, Beach Haven. Māori. Tūhoe. Ohotu and Otenuku, Ruatoki. Māori. Tūhoe, Te Whānau Pani, Ngāti Koura and Ngāti Raukawa. Ohotu and Otenuku in Ruatoki. Māori. Matawaia and Waikaremoana. community. No one seems to use the Marae at Birkenhead College therefore a community Marae which has no school restrictions in terms of hosting tangihanga would be a welcomed addition. Use for Marae Tangihanga Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter s wife and her family grew up in Beach Haven. The Marae in Beach Haven would provide a place to be Māori in the community. A place for tangihanga, celebration and meeting. Use for Marae To practice tangihanga To celebrate and be proud of heritage Space to hold meetings Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter s mother grew up in Beach Haven where she has only recently returned to reside in 2012/2013. Although she will return to her ancestral Marae in Ruatoki, the Marae in Beach Haven will still be well utilized by her and her whānau. She believes it will centre things Māori at a cultural hub that is visible and positive for our people in the community. It will be a welcoming space for urbanized Māori that may have disconnected from their own ancestral Marae, this is really important. Use for Marae Tūrangawaewae a place to belong To fulfill a cultural need for urbanized Māori Positive initiative that is community driven Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. P a g e 43

44 03/06/16 Individual community member of Glen Vista Place, Bayview. 03/06/16 Individual community member of Lancaster Rd, Beach Haven. 03/06/16 Individual community member of Māori and European from Whangarei. Takahiwai Marae. Māori. Pananawe Marae, Waipoua. Māori. Marae in Te Ngaere, Northland. Submitter has lived in Beach Haven for 20 years. Her daughter attended Kohanga Reo and the bilingual unit in the area. She has attended many tangihanga and hui in the local area at private homes of whānau. A Marae will provide a place for tangihanga in the community. It will be a place that will easily allow the community to observe manaakitanga by catering to large crowds while still looking after our own whānau. Having a Marae will provide a place for our whole community to gather and pay our last respects to tūpāpaku before they are buried or returned home to their wā kāinga. Use for Marae A place that will enable us to practice the tikanga of Manaakitanga Tangihanga A facility equipped to cater to manuhiri Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has lived in the community for 9 years. Her father was part of the first Māori Wardens Team. She thinks a Marae will give the community a sense of belonging that is not currently being observed. Use for Marae Tūrangawaewae a place to belong Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has resided in Beach Haven for 16 years. Her youngest child attended Birkenhead College. She believes the Marae will be a place of celebration. A place for Māori to identify with. A place for tūpāpaku to come and be mourned over. Use for Marae Tūrangawaewae to fulfill a missing part of community identity A place for celebration Tangihanga Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked P a g e 44

45 Saffron St, Birkdale. include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. 03/06/16 Individual community member of Roseneath Place, Birkdale. 03/06/16 Individual community member of Pluto Place, Beach Haven. 25/06/16 Individual Community Māori. Ōtamatea. Māori. Whakatāne, Tikitiki and Nuhaka Māori, Norwegian and British Submitter has lived in Birkdale for 10 years. A Marae will be a place to utilize for tangihanga. Somewhere to lay our tūpāpaku before they go home or to their final resting place. Use for Marae Tangihanga Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter grandparents are from Beach Haven/ Birkdale. Rima attended Puawaitanga and Birkdale Intermediate. Submitter thinks the Marae would bring the North Shore Māori community closer together and it will also give us a Marae on the Shore to belong to. Use for Marae A means to join the North Shore Māori population Tūrangawaewae a place to belong to Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has lived on the North Shore for 8 years. She has friends who have grown up locally in Beach Haven and she works alongside many local whānau. She believes it will be awesome for our urban Māori whānau to have a Marae to belong to and it will assist those who want to learn about Māori tikanga in a kaupapa Māori environment that is safe and approachable. She can see the need and many uses of the Marae in the Beach Haven community. Use for Marae Tūrangawaewae a place to belong to for urban Māori A safe environment to learn tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding P a g e 45

46 member of Neptune Ave, Beach Haven. 01/07/16 Individual community member of Verran Ave, Birkdale. 01/07/16 Individual community member of Lancaster Ave, Beach Haven. decent. Ngāti Mahuta, Tainui. Te Koraha, Taharoa. Maketu, Kāwhia New Zealander Māori. Nō Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa and my Marae is Morehu in Pawarenga proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has been living in Beach Haven since the age of 10. She attended local schools and her family, including her dad, step mum and sister all reside locally. She is also a new mother. She cannot and will not regularly return to her ancestral Marae and if she does it is usually for funerals. A Marae in Beach Haven would mean everything! The major dream and vision for the Marae would be a community centre with kaupapa Māori at the forefront. A hub for music, sports, culture and a balance between Pākehā and Māori for an urbanized mum. A great way for the lost generation to reconnect with their Māoritanga and a place for our children to belong. It will be a place for education and to help troubled youth get help in a safe environment. Use for Marae A community centre centralized in kaupapa Māori Tūrangawaewae to assist urbanized Māori to reconnect with their Māoritanga To educate and assist troubled youth Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has lived in Beach Haven, on and off, for the past 13 years. She loves the community and will not leave any time soon this is her childrens home. She believes a Marae in Beach Haven will be a place for everyone in the community to come and participate. It will be somewhere they can call home. It will be something special for the entire community, not just Māori, but everyone. Use for Marae Tūrangawaewae a place to belong to and call my own A special place for the community Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. P a g e 46

47 01/07/16 Individual community member of Telstar Pl, Beach Haven 01/07/16 Individual community member of Hadfield St, Beach Haven. 01/07/16 Individual community member of Pākehā from Māngere Māori from Ōhaewai Māori Submitter use to live in West Auckland and moved to the North Shore to remove herself from hardship. She has a very strong family, mother and father. Although she often returns to her Marae in Pawarenga, She believes a Marae in Beach Haven will mean unity. It will provide an environment that people can be amongst likeminded people. A Marae will assist us to unify and stop the separation as there is currently not enough love. Use for Marae To assist and be assisted Unity Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. All four of Submitter s boys have attended school locally and her youngest went to Kohanga Reo. She has no connection to an ancestral Marae and therefore has little Māori affiliations beyond Beach Haven. She therefore believes the Marae will unify the people. It is noticeable that there is no Marae facility around here. It would be a great place to learn Te Reo Māori. Use for Marae Tūrangawaewae It will unify the community A facility to learn Te Reo Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has lived in Beach Haven since the 70 s. She remembers and has been disheartened by the Marae failure of North Shore Awataha. She supports a Marae here in Beach Haven for tangihanga and hopes it happens for the benefit of the community. Use for Marae Tangihanga A benefit to the community Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked P a g e 47

48 Saffron St, Beach Haven. include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. 01/07/16 Individual community member of Rangatira Rd, Beach Haven 01/07/16 Individual community member of Island Bay Rd, Beach Haven 01/07/16 Individual community member of Lauderdale Rd, Beach Haven. Pākehā from Hawkes Bay Māori, European from Beach Haven Māori nō Ahipara me Mohaka Submitter has resided in the community for 11 years. She likes the idea of the Marae in the community as it gives the opportunity for anyone, including non-māori, who do not have a Marae to call the Beach Haven Marae their own and learn about the culture there. Use for Marae To educate non-māori about belonging and culture Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has been living in the community for 5 years. A Marae would be a good visible expression of New Zealand culture. It will be a good meeting place. Use for Marae Visual expression of New Zealand culture in the community Meeting place Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. The people want a Marae in Beach Haven. It has been spoken about for 50 years. Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has lived in Beach Haven for 14 years. His partner grew up in Beach Haven and they are raising their 5 tamariki here also. Although they return often to their wā kāinga, they will not return to live there. As the majority of whānau who live around them and in the community are Māori, to him, it is only fitting to have a Marae there with P a g e 48

49 01/07/16 Individual community member of Gazelle Ave, Beach Haven. 17/07/16 Individual community member of Beach Haven Rd, Beach Haven. 17/07/16 Community members of Kiwi, South African European/ Māori from Taranaki, Waitara. New Zealander, European them too. If there was a Marae currently, he would have no doubt that they would be doing something similar to Te Puea Marae; helping, housing and assisting the homeless and whānau in need. The Marae would also be an excellent place for the younger generation to learn the values from our elders. Use for Marae Outreach and assistance for homeless A place that will foster the passing of knowledge and values from one generation to the other Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter has resided in the community for 18 years and supports the kaupapa. She believes a Marae in Beach Haven will be good for the community. It will be good for young kids to keep them out of trouble. It will play a major role in keeping the Māori culture alive; it is important to keep it alive. Use for Marae To keep youth out of trouble and steer them towards positivity Keeping Māori culture alive Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter moved to Beach haven 10 years ago. She loves the community because everyone is made to feel welcome and at home. Although she will go back to her Marae in Waitara she fully supports the idea of having a Marae here in Beach Haven. This Marae is about the community bringing everyone together; a good place for youth and people of all ages to have positive role models and give back to their community what they have been given. Use for Marae Community centre Role modeling programs Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding P a g e 49

50 Campbell Bay, North Shore proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. 17/07/16 Individual community member of Birkdale Rd, Beach Haven. Pākehā from the North Shore Submitters are from Campbell Bay and believe that a Marae in Beach Haven will be a good meeting place, a place to hold funerals, to hold overnight conferences, overnight sports and team building programs just like Te Puea Marae. Use for Marae Meeting place Overnight conference and team building programs Uruamo Maranga Ake written Survey regarding proposed Marae in Beach Haven. Details asked include personal info, ethnicity, personal history in Beach Haven and what a Marae in Beach Haven would mean. Submitter moved from Birkenhead to Beach Haven and has lived there for 8 years. All her kids attend the local schools. She does not have any connections to a Marae she calls her own and therefore thinks a Marae in Beach Haven is a great idea. It will be good for the children of the community including her own to be in touch with culture. She would definitely want to take her kids along to the Marae once erected but she is personally unsure of the protocol. Use for Marae To teach kids about culture Share experience with my own kids To learn tikanga Māori P a g e 50

51 APPENDIX 10 LETTERS OF SUPPORT 27 th June 2017 To Whom It May Concern, LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR URUAMO MARANGA AKE This letter is to show our support for the Uruamo Maranga Ake group and the proposed Marae in Beach Haven to be housed at Shepard s Park. This would be an excellent opportunity for the wider community and a precious resource for all Maori families in our area. In addition, our school would utilize this resource to support Te Ao Maori within our community. Yours sincerely, Stephanie Thompson PRINCIPAL P a g e 51

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