Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 1 Karakia Unuhia, unuhia Ko te pou mua, ko te pou roto Ko te pou te wharaua He aturangi mamao Hekeheke iho i runga i ō ara Tākikiwhara te ara ō Ngātoro He ara whano ki te pō Ko te pō nui, ko te pō roa Ko te pō matirerau, ko te pō whaiariki E ko taku waka ko Te Arawa Ngahue i te Parata Eke, eke, eke Tangaroa Eke panuku Hui ē! Taiki ē! Mihi Te Arawa waka, Te Arawa tangata Mai i Maketu ki Tongariro Ko tātau tēnei ngā uri e mihi nei ki a tātau te hunga ora Me te tangi ki a rātau kua wheturangitia Tukua mai ki a piri, tukua mai ki a tata Tihei Mauri Ora! Heoi anō, tuatahi ko te wehi ki te Atua Te tīmatanga ō te whakaaro nui, nō reira He hōnore, he korōria ki a ia He maunga rongo ki runga ki te mata o te whenua He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa Tena tātau katoa
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 2 Our Vision & Strategic Direction Our Vision Kia eke ki ngā taumata o Matariki Ascend high points of Pleiades Our Strategic Goals Ka rongo te ao i te mana o Te Arawa The authority of Te Arawa is readily recognised by all Te mā o te wai e rite ana kia kite i ngā tapuwae a te koura The quality of water is such that you can see footsteps of koura Whakapakari ake i te waka kia pae ki uta Te Arawa Lakes Trust is well equipped for journey ahead
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 3 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Registered Tribal Members 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Te Kawatapuarangi Tūpuna Rohe Te Kawatapuarangi Tuhourangi Te Ure o Uenukukopako Or Under 18 733 18 over 4407 Total 5173 Tuhourangi 851 5254 6105 Te Ure o Uenukukopako 1474 7314 8788 Or 3 38 41 Total 3094 17013 20107
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 4 Contents Karakia...1 Mihi...1 Our Vision & Strategic Direction...2 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Registered Tribal Members...3 Agenda...5 Minutes of Previous Annual General Meeting...6 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Trustees...15 Chairman s Report...17 CEO s Report...22 TAML Chairman s Report...27 Te Komiti Whakahaere Chairman s Report...31 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Meetings...33 Highlights of Trust Matariki Koeke Ball 2015...36 Highlights of Trust Education & Training Unit...39 Financial Report...40 Audited Group Financial Statements...41
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 5 Agenda Te Arawa e! E! Te Arawa e! E! NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING VENUE: Whakaue Marae, Maketu DATE: Sunday 29 November 2015 TIME: 9.00am to 12.30pm 1. Mihimihi 2. Karakia 3. Apologies 4. Chairman s Report 5. Chief Executive Officer s Report a. Te Tūāpapa o ngā wai o Te Arawa - Te Arawa Cultural Values Framework 6. Te Arawa Management Limited Chairman s Report 7. Te Komiti Whakahaere Chairman s Report 8. Financial Report 9. TALT Organisational Review Update 10. Resolution Approve Appointment of Auditor 11. Resolution Discuss Approve Trustee Remuneration 12. General Business: a. Trustee term of office 13. Introduction of new trustees 14. Introduction of new staff Sir Toby Curtis Chairman Te Arawa Lakes Trust
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 6 Minutes of Previous Annual General Meeting Minutes of Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual General Meeting Held Sunday 23 November 2014 at Te Pakira Marae, 4 Wahiao Drive, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua TRUSTEES IN ATTENDANCE: Sir Toby Curtis 4. PREVIOUS MINUTES OF MEETING (Chairman), Willie Emery (Deputy Chair), Tipene Sir Toby called for any amendments to Marr, Huru Maika, Taria Tahana, Terry Tapsell, minutes of previous meeting held on 20 Lana Ngawhika, Colin Bennett, Kingi Biddle October 2013 at Ngāpumanawa Ruato Marae. DIRECTORS IN ATTENDANCE: No amendments were received. Taria Tahana, Claire McGowan, Hemi Rolleston STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Heddell Raerino, Resolution: Roku Mihinui (CEO), Tamara Epapara, That meeting minutes of Te Arawa Leilani Lakes Trust s Annual General Meeting held on Ngawhika, Tania Kiel Sunday 20 October 2013 at Ngāpumanawa Ruato Marae be received as a true 1. MIHIMIHI accurate record. The meeting began with a mihi from Anaru Watu Mihinui / Willie Emery Rangiheuea. 2. KARAKIA 5. CHAIRMAN S REPORT TOBY CURTIS The meeting was opened with a karakia from Tawhiri Morehu. Sir Toby Sir Toby touched on Toitū Te Waonui Whanau who have unused economic l acknowledged those who should have consider being part of passed on, in particular Te Orohi Paul who was consortium. In 10 15 years time, it has lying in state in Te Teko. In addition, Sir Toby ability to create tens of thouss of jobs acknowledged thanked all those who for Maori as forestry is fast becoming could attend AGM. number Any additional income earner in New Zeal. agenda items could be presented in General Business. one Te Kōhanga Reo National Committee made up of specially selected people has 3. APOLOGIES Sir Toby noted that apologies notified prior to this meeting were recorded in Trust s apologies register. There were no additional apologies from floor. Resolution: That apologies are received accepted. Tawhiri Morehu / Tipene Marr completed presented a to special King report to Tūheitia be at Tūrangawaewae on 11 December 2014. The aim is for Kōhanga Reo Movement to return to way it was when first established - biggest early childhood center in New Zeal. Anaru Rangiheuea noted that a lot of Kōhanga have moved into early childhood as re are a lot more
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 7 resources available. recommendations from iwi LAWF will review how those recommendations will be Resolution: adopted in relation to freshwater That Chairman s Report be received RMA reforms. accepted. Sir Toby Curtis is current Chair of Sir Toby Curtis / Anaru Rangiheuea 6. Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPORT - which includes representatives from RDC, ROKU MIHINUI BOPRC TALT. Actions groups have been Roku acknowledged all those in attendance set up to address water quality of our highlighted following key points in his lakes. power point presentation: StAG or Stakeholders Advisory Group The Te Arawa Lakes Trust is currently under was setup to specifically look at how, an organisational review outcome through ir l use practices, y can of assist to improve water quality in review should be known by Lake February/March 2015. The Iwi Leaders Group (ILG) has been focused on proposed freshwater reforms. ILG ir advisors have been Rotorua catchment. Roku acknowledged work of Tanira Kingi (Ngati Whakaue) as Chair ors such as Arapeta Tahana Te Taru White. promised by Ministers to have input into RMA RWAP is a regional group of L reforms currently this is a parallel Water Forum membership includes Roku process with National Policy Statement Mihinui National Objectives Framework for Beverly Hughes (Tuwharetoa) Anthony freshwater. There is greater significance of Olsen (Ngati Rangitihi). The advice provided ensuring that quality of our lakes from waterways is pristine pure for influenced by mātauranga a mix of survival of our taonga species including western science. (TALT), this Leilani group to Ngawhika BOPRC is (TALT), greatly TALT on behalf of Te Arawa lodged a claim koaro, tuna, kakahi, koura inanga. The Te Arawa Freshwater Forum (TAFFF) with Waitangi Tribunal in 1998 because comprises of representatives from Te Arawa Te Arawa was not happy with outcome who have an interest in freshwater. Roku of settlement, in particular return of noted that he has provided Freshwater lake beds but not water. Te Arawa update presentations to Tapuika, Ngati needs to look at wher to advance this Rangiwewehi ors. claim. The L & Water Forum comprises of 64 Students enrolled at TALT s Employment & representatives from a range of primary Training Unit have been achieving in top industry groups. These representatives have quartile in country. been tasked with providing advice to students enrolled have been disadvantaged government on how to better use in mainstream education. manage promotes freshwater. There were 8 A number of self-confidence This course prepares students for furr studies or work force.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 8 Matariki Koeke Ball Roku acknowledged Kingi Biddle as MC TPK for funding. Executive The Anti-Violence project, E Tū Whanau is funded by MSD. This project is set up for Māori whanau interested in supporting this project current Roku noted resignation of TALT Officer, Hera Smith due to whanau commitments to pursue her Masters Studies. Lakes programme Haerenga was funded by committee BOPRC. The bus trip took whanau out to members are Mala Grant, Lauren James, lakes to learn about water quality. Aroha Morgan. Many rangatahi attended which was great Through this project, TALT provided resources to promote E Tū Whanau at NZ Touch Tournament. to see. The sale of fishing licences was very The Hamurana Kōaro restoration project to successful sold out in about 4 weeks date has been a success continues to due to high number of whanau getting be supported by regional council, DOC, in to office early. NIWA, TALT ors. challenging for staff with people challenging At times it can be The Tau Koura project is an education tool process distribution but all in all it is a for rangatahi re will be some positive benefit to those registered with TALT. progress in New Year. Maara kai projects: Acknowledgements must go to TPK for funding. Roku advised that those Trusts have outsting maara kai reports need to contact TALT Contracts Manager, Dell Raerino immediately so that we can continue applying for funds. Te Arawa Coalition was formed out concern for mineral exploration, mainly for gold. An application has been submitted granted to explore about 33 hectares around below Mount Tarawera Tarapuhi Waaka asked if we (Te Arawa) have our own wetls what work is being undertaken with regards to our taonga species. Roku noted that Laurance Tamati (Chair, Komiti Whakahaere (Fisheries Committee) will elaborate more on work around protection of our taonga species. The Government has made funds available to enhance wetls which are administered by Te Puni Kokiri. Locally, people can apply to BOPRC for funds to restore wetls. The coalition has met with Anaru Rangiheuea noted that re is a major Ministers re was agreement to keep issue with aquatic weed being spread from Te Arawa informed. lake to lake because people are not washing Kawerau. Te Arawa Freshwater Fisheries (TAFFF) is a down ir boats properly. In addition if Coy real exciting new group with some positive Carp gets in to our lakes it will destroy outcomes. A Terms of Reference has been fisheries. drafted to include individual needs of aquatic weed pests reported that each re hapu lakes monitoring programme are drafting an between Tuwharetoa Te Arawa in place. Ministry for The Te Arawa Rotorua Strategy Group that Primary Industries to help assist Te Arawa to includes TALT BOPRC has put in a lot of achieve outcomes. resourcing to eradicate pest problem in TAFFF strategy with collective a a engagement iwi is into document. Roku acknowledged issue with
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 9 lakes. It was noted that Lake Taupo some of Waikato waterways are full of Coy Carp almost have no native species in ir lakes. equities. TAML are awaiting outcome of review in terms of what will be most efficient effective structure. Resolution: Dr Claire McGowan went through farm That CEO Report be received operations key points were: accepted. The Dairy Industry has had a good year. Roku Mihinui / Lana Ngawhika TAML are looking at putting more investment 7. TE ARAWA MANAGEMENT LIMITED REPORT TARIA TAHANA in farms - managing intergenerational opportunity for future Taria Tahana presented first half of not only for productivity of farms but also TAML Report in opening acknowledged all protecting those in attendance including Tawhiri Morehu wetl development Kiwifruit. Anaru Rangiheuea for opening environment including Improvements to farm infrastructure of $600k meeting with a mihi karakia. Taria made a to improve Sharemilkers housing, new race special mention to Sir Toby Curtis for his removable cowshed, ablutions, work leadership, guardianship wisdom for Te bench chemical storage. Arawa all Maori. Operating profit of $850k Taria presented personnel strategy Looking at how we can work with sections of TAML presentation key smaller l blocks in Maketu Possibly enter farms into notes were: Personnel Changes In September 2013, Ahu Whenua awards in 2015 Hon Te Ururoa Flavell had to resign as Chair We have 80 residential commercial. of TAML due to his Ministerial commitments TAML is exploring what can be done with also Tina Ngatai as General Manager Lake Road carpark considering resigned MBA seismic ratings possible development of commitments. Taria replaced Te Ururoa on Haupapa (TALT Office) Pukuatua TAML as Trustee representative buildings. Tina s role of General Manager has not managing of rental properties been replaced as TAML are awaiting Richard has been instrumental in leading outcome of Organisational Review. conversation with Little Waihi residents. in June 2014 due to APL Property supports with The current directors are Richard Jones A Terms of Reference has been written (Chair), Dr. Claire McGowan, Dr. Tanira for future a long term plan will be Kingi, Hemi Rolleston Taria Tahana. The developed. Advisors to TAML include Financial, Property, Hemi Farm Investment. Orchards Investments: The portfolios include two farms at Maketu, Rolleston reported on Kiwifruit In China y pay $4.00 for one piece of properties, Kiwifruit which equates to $2 million per kiwifruit orchards cash invested in hectare of Kiwifruit orchard that is in full commercial residential production.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 10 PSA is still a threat to our orchards Hemi replied that TAML have signed up with We will be growing a new gold variety of Tuhono whenua (Maori Orchards) which is kiwifruit that you need a licence to grow it. first step. Currently re is more dem than No one else around world can grow this supply so we need to put onus on Zespri to particular new variety of gold kiwifruit. come up with market. There were record We returns on green gold but re will be currently have three hectares developed should it should produce half a crop by 2016. The orchard has actually improved value of l as well. Craigs Investment Partners has put toger a very significant portfolio of strong equities in energy sectors; we are watching our shares stocks closely have good relationship with BNZ bank. The banks are forecasting a sharp decline in dairy pay-outs refore having a diverse portfolio has meant that we don t have to just rely on one industry. soon a red variety as well. Watu remarked about sale of 15 View Rd where Employment Training Unit (E&T) is located asked if E&T Unit will still be continuing. Claire stated that TAML are currently working with Roku to find new accommodation wher it be one of TALT properties or anor. Roku added that he has already been in discussion with or PTE providers to see wher a collaboration of trade training would work also RDC who may have vacant properties. TAML is committed to strengning Sir Toby acknowledged TAML Directors who diversifying assets base. There is a lot of have been working tirelessly to ensure best work to still do in Little Waihi. commercial future for Te Arawa. Laurence asked if one of long term goals is Resolution: for TAML to take full control of Dairy Farms. That Te Arawa Management Limited Report Hemi noted that ultimately that is goal be received accepted. are exploring a range of models. The ideal is Sir Toby Curtis / Geoff Rice for Te Arawa, by Te Arawa. Laurence mentioned that re are l owners who 8. TE KOMITI WHAKAHAERE REPORT LAURENCE TAMATI now run ir own farms would be happy Laurence acknowledged all in attendance to offer advice. provided an overview of duties of Te Geoff noted that Hukapak represented Maori Komiti Whakahaere (TKW) over past 6 to 12 in Kiwifruit Industry but is not so sure now. So months: is re a vision in industry to bring Maori The work of Te Komiti Whakahaere only toger to become big players? In addition, Geoff noted that we are at 90 million trays covers Te Arawa lakes There is existing science research on income is outsting especially for green certain variety G3. Tarawera but something Komiti want to He cautioned that re is likely to be 120-140 million trays in future but do we have investors? lakes including Rotorua, Rotoiti, work towards in future. The preparation of Mahire Whakahaere
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 11 (Fisheries Management Plan) is still on-going. In The Komiti is still awaiting an answer from particular, Tautara Matawhaura at Ministry Ohau Channel, Kaokaoroa 3B6 are going well Department of Conservation so that through this work positive relationships are Mahire Whakahaere can be progressed. The being built between Iwi, BOPRC RDC. for Primary Industries focus of Mahire Whakahaere is to empower Te Arawa to actively manage customary recreational harvest of ngā taonga in our Te Arawa Lakes. In accordance with Te Arawa tikanga kawa, this Mahire Whakahaere provides management of resources provision of cultural practices of Te Arawa as well as customary food garing utilising sustainable traditional practices settling limits, measures bylaws for sustainable management of ngā taonga included species. Supervise issuing of puka whakamana addition, wetl restoration in Tarapuhi noted that since Ohau Diversion wall has been in place, inanga movements/direction has changed refore hard for whānau to access inanga easily. She asked if re is re independent monitoring of inanga in Ohau channel are tangata whenua doing monitoring? Laurence noted that Regional Council monitors inanga in Ohau Channel added that although direction for inanga has changed re is still an abundance of Inanga in rivers. Willie asked Roku to explain why morihana by is considered a taonga species to Te Arawa. Poutiriao who are currently committee Roku noted that when Māori Trust Board members. So once Mahire Whakahaere were considering taonga species feedback is in place n Poutiriao can proceed with from our whanau was that morihana was a work. Maintain rehita whakamana main food supply for our whanau refore was (register of authorisations). incorporated into regulations. (customary food garing permits) Report to Te Arawa Lakes Trust on Watu asked how many Poutiriao are required. matters such as management of customary Laurence food garing number of puka poutiriao (2 from each tupuna rohe) are whakamana issued. The Komiti budget was required to help educate inform our approved by Te Arawa Lakes Trust Board people. There was robust discussion from which is a positive move forward for floor about ownership access to taonga Komiti. species commercial take. Anyone at this Laurence acknowledged past present members for ir support, commitment, expertise time to Komiti. Laurence asked people to go back to put that an additional forward additional Poutiriao who are keen fishermen. 6 point can fish for koura Department of Conservation are responsible for compliance. Resolution: The by-laws are still in draft whanau/hapu/marae advised That Te Komiti Whakahaere Report be received accepted. Anaru Rangiheuea / John Waaka
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 12 9. FINANCIAL REPORT GLENN HAWKINS (8%) L Buildings (63%) liabilities Glenn Hawkins went through financial is at 1%. Overall a very healthy balance sheet report highlighted key aspects, including: major fluctuations have been with The Finance Risk Committee ensures l values. that Trusts have good systems in place; Trustees have all information look at any risks to Trust. The members are Taria Tahana (Chairperson), Terry Tapsell, Lana Glenn touched on trustees fees have been capped at $98,000 which was agreed by iwi also Director fees which do fluctuate. Ngawhika also Sir Toby Willie Emery Geoff Rice expressed his pleasure to see a attend. healthy report showing $28m in equity which is Cookson Forbes Associates audit a positive change from previous year. He opinion was completed on 7 November is not worried about buildings as Rotorua 2014 is an unmodified audit opinion. will grow. The report highlights that farms There was positive feedback on current are crucial in its profits in terms of development, accounting reporting practices. but overall, a great report. Key Revenue for 2014: Glenn noted that Directors have been Milk solids 53% of total revenue prudent looked over next five years as Rental 15% it will be quite a challenging year ahead. The Interest 10% buildings might be safe from a Governments Total revenue for 2014 is $2,471,786 which is an increase of $1,031,318 from last year. point of view but not from tenants. Claire replied to a comment from floor Key Expenses for 2014: relating to safety (earthquake) of Personnel 28% Haupapa Pukuatua Street buildings. TAML Farm expenses 26% are awaiting engineering evaluations which Or expenses 18% should be received next week she will Total expenses $2,077,779 which is an increase from previous year. Statement of Financial performance Net Surplus of $262,136 Statement of Movements in Trustees Equity Equity at end of year $27,825,305 Statement of financial position Total assets - $28,174,248 Total Liabilities - $348,943 Net Assets/Equity - $27,825,305 meet Roku next week to go through options - strengn or redevelop. A key is to ensure safety of whanau also potential economic opportunity. Anaru noted that we must look after Nukuteapiapi. Resolution: That Te Arawa Lakes Trust Financial Report be received accepted. Watu Mihinui / Tawhiri Morehu 10. Organisational Review Update Colin Bennett provided a brief report on The major assets & liabilities include term Organisational Review Update. The review deposits (18%), Craig s Investments portfolio came about when TALT Board met at
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 13 Maketu in April 2014 to discuss direction of community. This is about relationships that Trust. The outcome was Te Pae Tawhiti. we as Te Arawa have with our lakes. There is a Review sub-committee which is made up of three TALT Board members Lana Ngawhika, Terry Tapsell Taria Tahana. Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) were Hera Smith will be brought back in to assist Project Team who will also include Elva Conroy (Planning Consultant from Tapuika Tuhourangi), Leilani Ngawhika Dell Raerino (Project Manager) contracted to undertake review to The framework will be developed with help review effectiveness efficiencies of of our whanau, hapu iwi of Te Arawa operations provide Trustees with through iwi engagement hui wānanga advice on operations. which will begin in February 2015. The review has been completed sub-committee is still awaiting final report recommendations from PWC. 11. RESOLUTION: APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF AUDITOR 13. GENERAL BUSINESS Sir Toby opened floor during General Business item: Kepa Morgan spoke advised that he teaches engineering. Kepa noted that Resolution: That this meeting approves Appointment of Auditor Cookson Forbes for Te Arawa Lakes Trust Tipene Marr / Tawhiri Morehu seismic events on Nukuteapiapi were discussed he, along with 4 of his students did Houmaitawhiti engineering checks on Uenukumairarotonga re areno concerns at moment. APPROVE TRUSTEES REMUNERATION Wind loads on wharenui have a worse Sir Toby provided an overview of Trustee s impact than earthquakes. payments Watu asked how much are meeting fees sub-committee fees. identifying impacts looking at or options using Mauri Model. Resolution: That this meeting approves Trustees Remuneration for Te Arawa Lakes Trust Watu Mihinui / Wiki Flavell 12. TE ARAWA CULTURAL VALUES FRAMEWORK PROJECT ROKU MIHINUI Kepa noted his interest in being involved in Te Arawa Cultural values project Bill Hall expressed his appreciation in terms of kotahitanga at hui noted that Te Arawa must brace itself for a new direction. The younger generation now wants to sit at governance table. Roku went through purpose of project its objectives. Kepa spoke about Rena his work on Tainui is a good example of succession planning. We need to identify Te Te Urukeiha Raharuhi advised that she is Arawa values in a form that is easy to doing her Master s sis on researching Te underst apply. The framework is for Te Arawa Maori bird names would love to Arawa first foremost. interview people with knowledge of māori It will also be developed to assist councils wider
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 14 manu tikanga taunaha manu Claire runs a business incubator is available to support young Te Arawa entrepreneurs. Sir Toby thanked everyone for attending meeting ir contributions. The AGM ended with a karakia whakamutunga by Tawhiri Morehu at 12.07pm
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 15 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Trustees Te Kawatapuarangi Trustees Sir Toby Curtis is Chair of Te Arawa Lakes Trust has served two terms on Trust. He also holds or memberships in collaborative forums such as Chair of Te Arawa Regional Forum for Whanau Ora, Deputy Chair of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Council, Deputy Chair of Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group member of Iwi Leaders Forum. Willie Emery is Deputy Chair of Te Arawa Lakes Trust has served 29 years under Te Arawa Maori Trust Board Te Arawa Lakes Trust from 1985 to today. Willie is also a board member of Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa Waka Fisheries, Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa, Komiti Whakahaere various l trusts. Willie champions tau koura monitoring project along with Te Arawa scientist, Ian Kusabs. Taria Tahana tendered her resignation from Board in April 2015. Due to full TALT election process occurring less than 6 months after her resignation, a by-election was not required. The Trust wishes Taria well in her new endeavors. Tūhourangi Trustees Huru Maika is currently Tūhourangi Trustee on Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa Waka Fisheries Trust Board Trust s representative on Te Komiti Whakahaere. He has a passion for Tūhourangi Whakarewarewa, listing his personal interests as waiata, kapa haka, raranga, whanau whaikorero as well as supporting Tūhourangi paepae. Huru is a fulltime tour guide. Lana Ngawhika has extensive experience working with Iwi, including 7year tenure with Te Arawa Maori Trust Board during Te Arawa Lakes Settlement negotiations. Lana is a Trustee on Tūhourangi Tribal
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 16 Authority, Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Rotorua Police Maori Advisory Board. Lana is a Maori Liaison Officer with NZ Fire Service. Tipene Marr has served two terms on Trust. He is also a councilor for Kohi constituency on Bay of Plenty Regional Council is Chair of Environmental Subcommittee of Trust. Tipene is passionate about environment, kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga of our roto, maunga, awa whenua issues, where he has been actively involved for many years. Te Ure o Uenukukopako Trustees Kingi Biddle has been broadcasting for well over 20 years is involved in a number of community events initiatives including Te Arawa FM, Te Arawa Sting Committee of Rotorua District Council, Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa toastmasters to name a few. Kingi has served two terms on Trust. Terry Tapsell is an engineering contractor by trade has first-h knowledge of whenua moana. Most of his life has been spent fishing, rama koura, hi tuna, hi inanga hunting with his far on around our lakes. Terry is dedicated to working alongside or governances wider community ensures good quality governance of Trust accountability to Iwi. Colin Bennett has worked at senior levels in government, working in policy business analysis. He currently is a CEO of a medium-sized hauora centre delivering an array of health services in Te Arawa rohe, is also involved in evaluation work for NZQA. Colin is current Chairman of Te Papaiouru Marae; he is a Trustee on Te Taumata Iho Ake o Ngati Whakaue is also Club Captain of Waikite Sports Club. Colin has a Business Management Degree majoring in Strategic Leadership is also a qualified teacher having previously taught in secondary school in a total immersion reo unit.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 17 Koutou nga manu tiioriori Chairman s Report whakahirahira. Haere, okioki, moe mai ra. 1. Strategic Relationships He Mihi Kai hea te kupu mo te aahuatanga waa taatau a mate kua tau ki runga i a taatau i ngaa marama, i ngaa wiki kua taha ake nei. Pai noiho Nga pounamu mehemea, kotahi anake te tangata i mate ka kii He Tuupaapaku. Tokorua raaua e takoto ana ka 1.1 Police Focus Forum The Forum had its first meeting with new Police Commissioner. It is interesting to note that he attended Edmund Rice Secondary School here in Rotorua. Secondly, his whakapapa reveals that he is of Ngai Te Rangi descent. Ko Piriraakau tona hapu, i te taha o tona kuia. The Forum is of view, that he will do a good job. Heoi ano, ma te waa taatau ka moohio. kii He Ikarua. Mehemea, tokotoru raatau, ka kii 1.2 Te Kohanga Reo Movement He Parekura. It was good to meet up with all our Kohanga E hoa maa, kaare teenei kuare e mohio, he aha te kupu tika nuku atu i te parekura. Titiro atu ki te maha o raatau kua wehe atu, mai i te tiimatanga o teenei tau. I timata mai i a Apirana Mahuika; paatata ki aia, ko Tama Huata. Kaare roa i muri, ko te rangatira o Reo people here in Rotorua. It is quite obvious y are doing a great job, on meager resources rar unpalatable work conditions that y are subjected to. Despite ir predicament, y are producing first class results. Nga mihi ra ki a raatau. Ngapuhi, ko Erima Henare teera. I puta mai te 1.3 Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group rongo o Since advent of Council elections Maungapohatu ko Te Uru teera. He maha installation of a new Mayor for Rotorua, hoki nga mate i roto i a Maataatua. Koinei te Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Group, has taken on a aahua, i mua i te taunga mai o te kapua pouri new lease of life. ki runga i a Te Arawa whaanui, i te hinganga meeting, a preliminary session is held to discuss ohorere agenda, so I as Chair, will be fully informed kua hinga to taatau o to taatau karanga kuia maha; te Several weeks prior to mapihi regarding any unexpected matters that may kahurangi anei koa ko Mauri Te Rangituhaha arise a process to deal with m Kiingi. accordingly. To date, approach has been maakao taniwha, te tohunga A kaati. Kai te tangi tonu, kai te tangi tonu. Kai te haehae te tau o te ate Kai te hotu te whatumanawa Kai te paatuki te ta aa raauma Kai te mooteatea nga mahara very successful. Our CEO has been invaluable, providing accurate background information. As a consequence Lakes Trust, Regional Lakes Councils, have forged a working relationship exemplifying a solid unified group. Mo raatau katoa 1.4 Tertiary Education Commission Kua huri kaaweka nei Different Maori sectors located at different universities, spearheaded a concerted
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 18 response to challenge Tertiary Education about a number of issues that have never been Commission s committee in regard to ir poor appropriately addressed by past successive performance. By not allocating any research governments. funds to Te Pae o te Maaramatanga, y traditional l holdings. These lots are being denied Maori from participating One in particular related to in any subjected research work in University arena. The valuation based for purpose of selling later, sectors insisted that Maori Research must be with intent of making a good economic Maori based, Maori focused that tikanga return. must be an integral element in process. Maori, are generally passed on to a family Toger with willing involvement of Iwi member. There is a view that rating charges Leaders Maatauranga group, funding was are also out of kilter. restored. TALT must be more proactive disagreed with clause that no more Maori insist that research or any scientific application l be confiscated under Public Works that is undertaken on any of our lakes, must Act. involve Te Arawa scholars. 1.7 Iwi Chairs Forum Negotiations are to policies that are essentially Many small l holdings, owned by However, no one underway with Waikato University Waiariki Different Maori sectors located at different Institute of Technology to establish a Research Several items of business were keenly discussed. Centre for Freshwater Excellence in Rotorua. The Whanau Ora Report was closely scrutinized 1.5 Police Iwi - Various Ministries - Community following Auditor General's Report. While I represented Te Arawa Iwi as a member of she acquitted herself reasonably well, she was Rotorua contingent that traveled to Wellington also to present a case to acquire funding to embark concerns raised by members. on a programme to curb family violence in It would be interesting if one day she does an region. audit on two billion dollars spent each year The case was well presented received by a panel of Ministerial on responsive Maori in a education. positive At manner to moment, Representatives. Our District Commer intergenerational failure of Maori students in Anaru Pewhairangi (Senior Sergeant) toger State system, continue unabated. The with Social attendance of Senior Cabinet Ministers aroused Development, Ezra Schuster-Education keen discussion on a number of topics. Housing Mala Grant-Whanau Ora myself, delivered Whanau Ora toger with Resource certain aspects of presentation. The Management Act, received firm attention. I verdict was interesting. It s a matter of when Chair, of Hopuhopu Meeting, rar than if programme will be funded. Rahui Papa, signed a collaborative protocol 1.6 Te Ture Whenua Act between Iwi Chairs Local Government NZ. Different Maori sectors located at different Already, a relaxed working relationship exists Willie Te Aho presented Ture Whenua between two organizations. Cabinet is also proposal keen to establish a mechanism to enable iwi to Peter to Waru, a Ministry well-attended of meeting at Taharangi Marae. Not only were audience participate at decision making table. very interested but y were also concerned 1.8 Merger Hui Taupo
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 19 This hui was called by Ta Tumu to discuss administered by a group of Te Arawa stalwarts. Waiariki/Tauranga Nga mihi ki a raatau katoa. A good several 1.11 Bledisloe Park Hui Moana Much debate has occurred between Ngati attended to ascertain views of hui that Makino, Whakaue, Board different was in contrast to irs. Tauranga were happy Councils. to support merger, due to opportunities type of wall that will be built at Park. In that could accrue. Tuwharetoa Te Arawa future, copy of se minutes will be available were not as convinced wanted to see at office. attendance merger. of representatives Tuwharetoa from Tauranga major changes in regard to governance composition. An agreement was reached as to 1.12 Te Arawa & Rotorua Lakes Council Governance Proposal They want 50% Maori membership. Ors It was so heartening to see listen to wanted clarity around a strategy that would submissions tendered by a wide number of Te ensure higher achievement rates for Maori. We Arawa people both men women. Not only along with citizens of Rotorua, would like did y acquit mselves so well, but ir more time to consider it, especially when presentations were professional in style, delivery business case was not easy to locate online also difficult to underst. intellectually concerned that Waiariki than several instances, politically challenging provocative. Te Arawa's physical presence on Hopefully, public day proposal was put to vote discussion will bring a balanced perspective to flooded both Council Chamber overall debate. meeting rooms that were specially arranged to 1.9 Glenholme Malfroy Schools cater for any overflow. I had opportunity to attend two different very humble by disciplined behaviour functions at se schools. I was amazed by general demeanor displayed by Nga sheer demographic changes that have Pumanawa o Te Arawa. occurred. When I taught at Glenholme School firmly of view, that passing of Mauriora, in 1960's, re were very few brown faces could involve a greater more active at both se schools. Today, brown faces engagement of TALT, in establishment dominate. Maori pupils account for two thirds development of Partnership Proposal, now of role. Even majority of staff is Maori. that it is formally adopted by Council. Anor interesting feature is that both schools intention has been echoed by RLC that are led by Maori principals. Useful aspects of structure should be operational before years Maori end. This was indeed a historic decision language culture become more a subordinate of Tauranga. will Many are in are taught One felt both proud At this stage I am An throughout schools. unique achievement for both Te Arawa 1.10 Te Rangatakapu Ceremony Rotorua Lakes Council. As a consequence it is An awards evening was held at Mitai Village to important to acknowledge different people acknowledge young Te Arawa leaders, for who made it possible. completing 1.13 Mai Maketu ki Tongariro a course organized
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 20 Her Worship Hon. Steve Chadwick, hosted Ta Tumu I to a special dinner in Taupo. She state of collective well-being 2. It highlights specific part that TALT has wanted a traditional cultural understing to play within our collective wellbeing: our embodied in this well echoed aphorism that focus on lakes; our stewardship of belongs exclusively to Te Arawa Waka. We all various commercial assets; developing our agreed that saying should in some way be training unit; a responsibility within Te given a tangible expression. I whakaaro ake, Arawa leadership. koinei he take hai whiu ki te AGM! At this retreat it was decided also that we 1.14 Ture Whenua would embark upon a process of self-reflection Willie Te Aho presented Ture Whenua change to ensure that TALT waka was proposal in best condition possible for journey to a well-attended meeting at Taharangi Marae. Not only were audience ahead. very interested but y were also concerned Review Sub-committee engaged Price about a number of issues that have never been Waterhouse appropriately addressed by past successive strategic review to determine an appropriate governments. One in particular related to organisational structure resourcing model traditional l holdings. These lots are being to support us to: subjected essentially Achieve Boards new strategic goals valuation based for purpose of selling later, Ensure all operations align with TALT core to policies that are with intent of making a good economic return. Many small l holdings, owned by We put toger an Organisational & Coopers to undertake a business Maori, are generally passed on to a family Achieve optimum efficiencies of finances resources member. There is a view that rating charges In essence what y came with was a plan to: are also out of kilter. However, no one 1. Centralise TALT structure disagreed with clause that no more Maori 2. Realign CE role with requirements l be confiscated under Public Works of running both company Act. training unit. 1.15 TALT Organisational Review 3. Begin addressing significant issues y At a strategic retreat held at Maketu in April identified that we were experiencing 2014 Trustees developed an outcomes relating to lack of return on our framework called Kia eke ki nga taumata o commercial assets viability of our Matariki. This framework described a desired training unit. future state for Te Arawa in addition to So from this point we moved methodically with identifying more immediate priorities for careful deliberation, centering on our monthly Trust. This approach to planning does several Trust Board meetings. This was pace we set things: because this was a review led by governance, 1. It acknowledges that it requires not management. And we ve moved through coordinated efforts of a number of entities it all here we are today. to move us all towards desired future significant aspect of change to date has been The most
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 21 restructure of CEO role to reflect a contracted her husb's business to review much higher emphasis on commercial acumen our Education Training Unit. as we now move to centralising TALT again Tania! structure under one CEO one blessed with several or more people who are Board. unsung anchors that keep group flowing 2. Whakamutunga easily without any undue hitches glitches. Te mea tuatahi maaku, me mihi atu ki a Roku TALT is fortunate in this respect. mo taana kakama me taana pakari ki te Epapara Leilani Ngawhika are two such haapai nga individuals who not only attend to ir specific whakaaro, me nga moohiotanga i waihotia e responsibilities but y also ensure that ir nga rangatira, i te waa ko raatou e takahi nei colleagues undertake ir duties with ease by te nuku o te whenua. providing support any assistance that ngaa kaupapa i runga i Kua taunga nga Welcome Every organization is generally Tamara Paakeha inaianei, i nga waa ka tu a Roku ki te might be required. Nga mihi nui ra ki a raaua. korero. To my fellow Board members, kaare te ranga o Ka mohio tonu raatau, ka whakaae katoa a Te Arawa. Koia hoki tetahi i whaangaihia e nga koeke. te kupu, te taaniko o te korero, e taea te mihi Tino waimaria atu ki a koutou katoa mo nga mahi pakari i oti taatau, i te mea kaare ngaa Kaunihera i ai e taatau. Ahakoa kaare te Piriimia a John whiwhi a Key, e whakaae na taatau te Maori nga wai o consequence, his knowledge personal skill Aotearoa, ko te mea nui, kai te mohio taatau at presenting a case for against, is held in katoa, na taatau te wai. On behalf of Trust, high regard in Wellington, by both Ministers, I would like to acknowledge those members officials including Iwi Leaders. He continues to who will not be with us during next term. contribute significantly at local, regional Taria national levels. Del Raerino served Trust organizational review; Colin Bennett who led well as Contracts Manager as well as drove process so we would achieve maintaining an amicable outcome; Tipene Marr for keeping Education Training Unit. He is now enjoying us on our toes; Kingi Biddle for generously giving greener pastures at Waiariki Institute of of his time to attend to duties that interrupted Technology. We miss him wish him well in his many or commitments. his new encompassing role. Hopefully he Chair, Willie Emery, Lana Ngawhika, Terry will continue to assist with Matariki Ball. Tina Tapsell Huru Maika - thank you for Hunter our receptionist, served Office in a continuing friendly effective manner. betterment of all Te Arawa constituents. i teenei a maatauranga. supervisory beyond call of duty. role As with She did so Her friendly style Tahana, your for embarking valuable us on My Deputy service for E aaku hoa mema o te Poari Kaitiaki o Te Arawa, made everyone feel welcome. Tania Kiel was nga mihi miiharo rawa atu ki a koutou katoa. also sought by or people because of her Noho ora mai taatau katoa, i raro i te manaaki specialist skills in advancing organizations to whaanui o te Runga Rawa. achieve at higher levels. It appears however, that she has returned to us when we Dr Sir Taamihana Curtis PhD, KMNZ, AFNZIM, FCCEAM, EAAUT
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 22 mana rangatiratanga of Te Arawa is CEO s Report acknowledged given effect to. WATER OWNERSHIP CLAIM NO. 1875 Tena Koutou Although Trust lodged above claim for Te Arawa ownership of water in our lakes rivers It was anor very waterways, rar than pursue it through busy year even Treaty claims process y have opted to more engage in direct negotiations between Iwi challenging than previous because years of political engagements at local national international levels that was strongly influenced by personnel changes through local regional national elections. Leaders Freshwater Group ministers. IWI RIGHTS & INTERESTS IN FRESHWATER The Iwi Chairs have opted for continue to be involved in direct engagement with government on Iwi rights interests in freshwater. The Lakes Trust, Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board, Waikato Tainui Te Arataura, Added into mix restructuring of councils Whanganui Trust Board, Ngai Tahu Runaka, various government agencies meant have been joined by Ngati Raukawa Trust Trust devoted a great deal of ir time starting Board, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou, Ngati /or rebuilding relationships with new players Hine Ngati Kahungunu Trust Board in ir who, direct in some instances, had ir own interpretation of Lakes Settlement Act how that prescribed way ir organization should would work Lakes Trust. negotiations with Crown on freshwater. The leaders engage with various ministers who hold relevant portfolios associated with this As with my last AGM Report, this one gives work ; Minister Smith for Environment; an update on Lakes Trust business to Minister Bridges for Primary Industry; Deputy end of October 2015 rar than to end of Prime Minister English for Finances; Minister financial year in June. Finlayson for Treaty Settlements; Minister BOARD VISION: KIA EKE KI NGĀ TAUMATA O MATARIKI Paetata Tuatahi / Strategic Goal 1: Ka rongo te ao i te mana o Te Arawa The authority of Te Arawa is readily recognised by all Flavell for Ministry of Maori Development. They are supported by a group of advisors who work directly with senior officials on matters as prescribed by leaders/ministers that to a greater extent informs on-going discussions between principals. Over past twelve months this has focused The Lakes Trust is directly involved in all aspects on proposed freshwater reforms has of lakes water quality work it has been a influenced draft proposals that were put real challenge to attend participate in all out for public consultation in June last year. respective engagements to ensure
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 23 This has not been case with proposed The newest engagement has been with local RMA Reforms leaders have expressed ir government representatives (LGNZ). concern at non-engagement as well as some In 2012 at Hopuhopu Iwi Chairs Forum of recommendations to Part 2 Sections 6 signed an agreement with LGNZ to explore 7 of Act. Ministers agreed that ILG how ir advisors would have input into RMA relationships. reform currently this is a parallel process with National Policy Statement National Objectives Framework for freshwater. y could develop better working Progress has been slow but in past twelve months pace has stepped up advisors have met with ir officials to draft a work During November ILG will hold hui with programme that identifies specific kaupapa Iwi/Hapu/Whanau around motu to update that will add value direction to m on engagement seek ir views engagement between parties at on aspects pertaining to Iwi/Hapu/Whanau regional local level. rights interests in freshwater. LAKE OKARO LAND & WATER FORUM (LAWF) One of outsting matters of Te In 2008 L Water Forum (LAWF)was Arawa Lakes settlement has been return of established comprising 64 representatives from Lake Okaro from Rotorua Lakes Council to a Te Arawa. range of primary industry groups, There was no progress under environmental recreational NGOs, Iwi previous Mayor CEO, however since or election of new Mayor appointment of organisations with an interest in freshwater l management. They were how to complete necessary process to satisfy freshwater was being used managed government requirements. Formal notification provide advice to government on how this has been sent to Office of Treaty Settlement should/could be done better. who will now initiate final legal The LAWF have completed three reports over parliamentary processes to vest ownership intervening years continue to meet of lakebed in Lakes Trust. review tasked with looking a new CEO, within a year we have been able assess at wher ir recommendations have been adopted or had regard for in proposed freshwater RMA in next 6-12 months. TE TŪĀPAPA O NGĀ WAI O TE ARAWA - TE reforms. This year LAWF have worked on Report Four that They have indicated this should be completed refines previous reports recommendations on water quality, quantity ARAWA CULTURAL VALUES FRAMEWORK The vision statement of Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy states: for The lakes of Rotorua district ir Iwi/Hapu ir right to develop economic catchments are preserved protected for opportunities. use enjoyment of present future allocation, LGNZ ENGAGEMENT including allocation generations, while recognising providing for traditional relationship of Te Arawa with
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 24 ir ancestral lakes. Sir Toby is in his second year as Chair of this In order for vision to be realised given group that also includes BOPRC RLC. effect, Te Arawa Lakes Trust has developed The RTALSG meets quarterly to receive a Te Arawa Values Framework which seeks to: make decisions on reports from committees Give effect to our kaitiakitanga tino rangatiratanga on Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes various mitigation options to address water quality issues. Articulate Te Arawa values so y can be LAKE conveyed applied within a local GROUP (STAG) government context The Rotorua Community Stakeholders Group Incorporate Te Arawa values into TALT (StAG) was set up to look specifically at how, processes programmes through ir l use practices, lowners Incorporate Te Arawa values into Lakes can assist to improve water quality in Programme (e.g. processes, programmes, Lake Rotorua catchment. meetings) that have been established to carry out Increase participation of Te Arawa hapu iwi in Lakes Programme ROTORUA STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY The Group is chaired by Tanira Kingi he has done a great job in face of adversity created by real challenges of drafting A formal presentation on cultural values nutrient management rules criteria project will be given during AGM. that will affect people s lives livelihood. To assist with this mahi a new incentive fund has REGIONAL WATER ADVISORY PANEL This group was formed mid last year ir purpose is: been allocated a panel has been appointed to assess approve monitor applications with Geoff Rice a panel member To provide advice recommendations to Te Taru White managing engagement BOPRC on regional issues associated with assessment process. implementation of National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS). ROTORUA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT STEERING GROUP The membership is very similar to LAWF albeit at This Group has been set up to provide a regional level with Iwi representation from feedback to both regional district throughout wider BOP. councils on proposed scheme especially Paetata Tuarua / Strategic Goal 2: Te mā o te wai e rite ana kia kite i ngā preferred options for discharge of treated water. tapuwae a te koura A Cultural Assessment Subcommittee made up The quality of water is such that you can of Iwi/Hapu representatives has also been see footsteps of koura formed have proactively critiqued ROTORUA TE ARAWA LAKES STRATEGY GROUP challenged options that have been put (RTALSG) forward by Lakes Council, with ir preferred option being rapid infiltration to l
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 25 first n natural seepage into lake. of Trust s operational year. Paetata Tuatoru / Strategic Goal 3: EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIT Whakapakari ake i te waka kia pae ki uta The Training Unit was also reviewed to align with TALT is well equipped for journey ahead new strategic priorities resulted in ELECTIONS 2015: TE ARAWA LAKES TRUST & TE ARAWA/RLC PARTNERSHIP BOARD Congratulations to successful cidates in both elections commiserations to those who were unsuccessful. introducing unit stards that focused on Te Arawa tikanga reo as well as an environmental lens in keeping with Lakes Trust priorities. Accordingly, new position descriptions were drafted unfortunately our long serving tutors, Peter Morrison (8 years) The Lakes Trust provided administrative Joyce Tutaki (3 years) were unsuccessful in assistance for both elections it was great securing new positions, we wish m to see elevated level of participation from all best for ir future. Te Arawa, both in terms of new registrations significant increase in voting, especially for Te Arawa board. It is envisaged that both boards will hold ir inaugural hui early in new year. The list of successful cidates to Te Arawa Lakes Trust Te Arawa Partnership Board is attached. TE ARAWA LAKES TE ARAWA PRIMARY SECTOR The Group has not been as proactive as it was in its first year but continues to meet discuss matters of mutual interest benefit. TE ARAWA FRESHWATER FISHERIES FORUM (TAFFF) Similarly with this group although ir progress toward furr development has been stalled TRUST MANAGEMENT & by unresolved incomplete work OPERATIONS relating to Te Arawa Fisheries regulations The organization review has been completed that ir chair, Laurence Tamati, will report on. new operational structure has been confirmed. During latter stages of review, a number of staff chose to pursue new career pathways that left serious gaps in organization a real challenge to ensure we maintained appropriate levels of service delivery engagement with wider stakeholders. E TU WHANAU E Tu Whanau is a programme of action that was established by Ministry of Social Development (MSD) with through a Maori Advisory Group. It is designed to inform, educate support Whanau to manage stop violent attitudes behaviour within Whanau. While it can be useful for all families, It was with much sadness that we bade it is designed by Maori for Maori is farewell to Hera Smith, Dell Raerino Tina Hunter premised on re being providers with Tania Kiel over year. necessary expertise within community to And a real big shout-out to Leilani Ngawhika work with Whanau. Tamara Epapara for being able to keep The preferred option of delivery would be Trust afloat during one of busiest times through a collective of providers with unique
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 26 /or specific skills experience to assist Whanau regain consolidate maintain ir mana rangatiratanga. Two projects were supported over past year; NZ Maori Touch tournament Te Koutu My Kainga project. Rotorua Maori Touch Assn. chair Manu Solomon successfully hosted NZ Maori Touch Tournament in Rotorua last December was provided with resources to share message with participants supporters. The Te Koutu Marae/Te Koutu Community Action Group s project aim was to reclaim Te Koutu my Kainga, Our Kainga so that it is a great place for whanau ir tamariki to live y are drivers of change. A number of events have been held including a remembrance evening for Nia Glassie a series of hui with Rangatahi with both events being supported agencies. Roku Mihinui CEO Te Arawa Lakes Trust by various government
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 27 process a working party of residents TAML TAML Chairman s Report was set up though as yet is still to engage in regular discussion work through matters. TAML TALT have also set up a working committee so that both parties are working Tena koutou toger not apart in coming up with a The Directors of Te workable beneficial arrangement to all Arawa Management parties concerned. Ltd (TAML) pleased to are present this report on company s operations for Te Arawa Lakes Trust (TALT) Annual General Meeting held November 2015. In relation to or properties in TAML s portfolio, work on assessing viability of renovating Pukuatua Street building was started through having a seismic assessment undertaken n having plans drawn up on cost of earthquake strengning The 2014/2015-year bought a few challenges in renovation. This work is ongoing but no major management of TAML asset base. The decision has been made while review process of independent review meant process was underway. The same sort of work plans opportunities mentioned in last has been applied to Haupapa Street annual report were scaled back or put to building. side while review process was underway. TAML made decision to sell View Road Properties property as it was surplus to our requirement TAML did though begin tackling matter of was not producing a good return on sorting through matters relating to Little Waihi investment as originally envisioned. Sale of housing. Once this was began enormity property fetched a good price complexity of task meant that this proceeds from this sale were added to would not be a quick fix process. Some of investment portfolio. complexity revolves around fact that re are two main occupation arrangements between TALT tenants at Little Waihi Village. With a few exceptions, Lyndhurst Avenue properties have leases that expire in approximately 8 years (2023) with no right of renewal. The tenants on Estuary are re by virtue of an occupation licence which is The property at Lake Road came under scrutiny when possibility of entering into a joint venture with Pukeroa Oruawhata emerged around establishment of a hotel. However this did not eventuate property still remains vacant, though it currently generates car park rental income from adjoining café. terminable upon notice. The tenants currently have certainty of ir occupation only until end of 2016. Farms The key contributor in TAML s portfolio continues to be farms, Arawa Okurei. To help work through lease license Even though re have always will be ups
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 28 downs for dairy industry, farms continue to produce bulk of TAML s investment return. with about a 75% canopy cover. The orchard manager estimates yield for first year will be around 8000 trays per ha. The 2014/15 season was a challenging but Thereafter crop yields are expected to increase successful year for dairy operations at each year up to about 15,000 trays per ha. The TAML. The Fonterra milk price fell from $8.40/kg orchard does have some Psa in NE corner MS in 2013/14 season to $4.40/kg MS in but this is being managed. There is no cause for 2014/15 season. This presented a number of alarm as all orchards have to deal with Psa challenges it is manageable. for both TAML TAML s sharemilkers to remain profitable. The TAML Directors have also started to give Milk production totaled 303,745kg MS over both consideration to possible extension of farms from 1,062 cows peak milked, equating orchard. This presents opportunity for to 286kg MS/cow which was 8% down on collaboration among Te Arawa entities to production target of 331,205kg MS. invest While toger into such an extension. production was 8% down on budget so to was Although re were plans to collaborate with farm expenditure due to tight expenditure or Maori commercial entities during controls. Farm Working Expenses were down by financial year, se plans are still in a 22% 28% with Repairs Maintenance conceptual stage with thought still being given down by 26% 4% at Arawa Okurei to collaboration in sectors such as dairy sheep, respectively. Manuka honey investment. Continued physical improvements in key areas Investments such as farm contour/drainage, weed burden, TAML s investment portfolio has showed steady pasture growth through a conservative approach to investment. The portfolio consists of financial fundamentals of dairy operations are in a assets that are predominantly bank term strong deposits a portfolio of Australasian shares species, reproductive position cow performance to continue genetics means improving on physical financial KPIs in coming that seasons. Partners. Craig s also manage about $250,000 The 2015/16 season will again be challenging with current milk price forecast only marginally higher than 2014/15 ever increasing threat of a summer drought due to El Nino wear pattern upon us. Kiwifruit With respect to TAML kiwifruit orchard, all capital works are completed for orchard. It is now a fully developed orchard first crop will be ready for harvest April/May 2016 are managed by Craigs Investment of New Zeal Corporate Bonds. The portfolio of Australasian equities managed by Craigs is predominately in blue chip stocks such as Auckl Airport, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Meridian Energy, Port of Tauranga Ryman Healthcare. The portfolio has an asset allocation of following:
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 29 fall in dairy payout over past year. Results across our various investment activities were as follows: 2015 2014 Arawa Dairy Unit 260,757 521,909 Okurei Dairy Unit 91,369 311,554 (64,291) (60,349) 27,777 41,342 Residential Leases 159,519 220,327 Investment portfolios 382,563 326,264 Administration & overheads Operating Surplus (209,825) (263,459) 647,869 1,097,588 Dividend Te Arawa Lakes Trust (720,000) (720,000) Net Surplus/(Deficit) (72,131) 377,588 Kiwifruit Commercial Rentals The portfolio has achieved desired outcomes of income growth over time, it provided a total return of 13.33% for 12 months to 30 June 2015. Performance from each asset class was as follows: Equities: 13.37% Cash: 3.84% Foreign exchange gain: 1.02 % - due to falling The company achieved an operating surplus of NZD against AUD $647,869, which was down on $1,097,588, achieved last year. The result is furr boosted by an increase in value of investment This performance compares well with NZ 90 day portfolios of $599,035. As a result, company Bank Bills index of 3.7%, NZX Gross Index of had an overall increase in value of 6.4%, but 11.4%, Australian All Accum Index of 11.8% after deducting dividend paid to for year. The forecast gross income yield parent, increase in value was 2.7%. from portfolio is 5.97% pa, which indicates total value of assets held by company portfolio is providing a high level of at balance date was just over $20m. dividend income. The Outlook The portfolio is well diversified amongst strong As we move into new financial year TAML is dividend paying companies in NZ, with some looking forward to appointment of a CEO exposure to Australian listed companies. for TALT/TAML. The TAML Directors aim to assist TAML is guided in its investment decision CEO s transition into role of managing through its Statement of Investment Policy & TAML s assets will likely adopt a hs on Objectives (SIPO). The SIPO is essentially approach until this person is confident y guiding have everything in h. document for TAML s investment activities. It is a blend of a governance TAML s property portfolio will continue to document that provides a description of present a few challenges particularly regarding objectives how proposed investment wher it is viable to re-develop buildings that strategy should achieve those objectives. will require a significant amount of remedial Financial The overall result was significantly impacted by work. The Directors look forward though to be able to developing a beneficial way forward
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 30 for all parties as concerns Little Waihi. There will continue to be fluctuations within dairy industry but TAML through its farm adviser sharemilkers has monitored situation closely is constantly reviewing farm management plans. The Directors are excited about fact that kiwifruit orchard will produce its first crop in 2016 as well as possibility of exping orchard. The return on investment for TAML s investment portfolio shows a steady increase. It will always be prone to ups downs of global investment to factors outside of our control but re is a good team in place to help manage se matters. Decreased dairy prices mean budgets will continue to be managed tightly in order to provide a sustainable return to parent, Te Arawa Lakes Trust. Finally, I would like to thank my fellow directors, financial management team advisors including Glenn Hawkins (GHA), Lee Mason (PerrinAg), Joanne McCracken (APL), Tom Davies (Craigs Investment Partners) sharemilkers, Richard Fowler Matt Sten for ir dedication to TAML in past year. Noho ora mai, nā Richard Jones Chairman Te Arawa Management Limited
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 31 Te Komiti Whakahaere Feedback Chairman s Report be grounded in Te Arawa tikanga kawa, Te Komiti Whakahaere to report on collective efforts work of Komiti for hui enabled our freshwater fisheries management activities to objectives of Te Arawa. It is my privilege on of se guided by matauranga-a-iwi reflective of Tena koutou katoa behalf from year ended 30 June 2015. The mahire aims to work towards vision where Te Arawa taonga fishery is healthy, plentiful, sustainably managed, Te Arawa have undisturbed possession access to Te Arawa taonga fishery, mo ake, tonu atu. To achieve this vision, mahire sets out methods to work towards objectives of sustainable customary fisheries, information garing to Te Komiti Whakahaere (Te Arawa Freshwater support activities, promotion of customary Fisheries fishing, supporting fisheries habitats safe Management established under Committee) Te Arawa was Lakes (Fisheries) Regulations 2006. The main duties of Te Komiti Whakahaere ( Komiti) are to prepare a mahire whakahaere (Fisheries consumption of fish. Tūpuna Rohe Te Kawatapuarangi Management Plan), prepare supervise issuing of puka whakamana (customary food garing permits) by poutiriao, maintain Tuhourangi rehita whakamana (register of authorisations), provide information to Minister of Fisheries report to Te Arawa Lakes Trust on matters such as management of customary food garing number of puka whakamana issued. Te Ure o Uenukukopako * Ian Kusabs Current Komiti Members Laurence Tamati (Chair) Willie Emery Merehira Savage *Ian Kusabs (Deputy Chair) John Waaka Huru Maika **Ken Raureti John Ransfield Herby Ngawhika Terry Tapsell resigned from Te Komiti Whakahaere on 21 June 2015. ** Ken Raureti The Komiti met 6 times during year was second highest polling cidate in attendance at each meeting was excellent. previous election so he was reappointed to The table below shows current members of Komiti effective from 1 September 2015. Komiti: The mahire also outlines goals of Komiti As reported in previous annual report, Te for management of freshwater fisheries Arawa engagement hui were held by in Te Arawa lakes. The mahire applies to previous Komiti follow up hui were held to following taonga species: koaro, koura, discuss issues such as draft policies, possible tuna, kakahi, inanga morihana. bylaws mahire bylaws will enable restrictions or prohibitions to research. be made to protect those species, for example whakahaere objectives ( for mahire) The
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 32 by limiting quantity or size of species Komiti had not reached agreement with that may be harvested. MPI on Te Arawa s position regarding Our key focus this year was on completion establishment of bylaws that restrict fishing to Te of draft Arawa only (2 above). The Komiti sought legal documents were finalised in September 2014 advice on this matter are currently y were to be presented to Te Arawa considering advice. In meantime wider public for consultation (in Komiti has decided to proceed with October 2014), before being considered by consultation process with a series of hui Te Arawa Lakes Trust (TALT) Minister for planned for middle of October/early Fisheries (MPI). However, prior to this Komiti November 2015. sought comment from MPI to ensure that we notified a copy of draft mahire were of same mind in terms of contents bylaws will be available for Te Arawa of mahire proposed bylaws. wider public to view prior to hui Feedback from MPI clearly indicated that y The Komiti will also be taking opportunity to had some concerns in a couple of key areas. recruit additional poutiriao at se hui. The key areas are: important to note that this report is a high-level 1. Wher bylaws can be made to cover summary of activities that have occurred inanga/whitebait i.e. essentially inanga during year under review it is by no cannot be managed by TALT through means a true reflection of amount of work bylaws because it is not an included that species under Fisheries Act. throughout year. An example of this is The ability for Te Arawa to establish bylaws incorporation of Te Arawa Cultural Values that restrict fishing to Te Arawa only i.e. Framework into mahire furr MPI s view is that Te Arawa cannot use development bylaws to restrict all fishing of taonga (customary food garing permits). Although species. Essentially this means that it has been a challenging year Komiti is management measures developed by quietly confident that we are very close to Komiti could only apply to customary implementation. fishing. In closing, I would like to thank TALT Board 2. mahire bylaws. The has gone of The hui will be publicly on behind puka It is scenes whakamana Since October 2014 Komiti has worked of Trustees, management staff for ir tirelessly to address MPI s concerns with mixed valued support input into work of results. In regards to bylaws to cover Komiti over past year. Finally, I would like to inanga (1 above), it is pleasing to report that thank members of Komiti for ir efforts Komiti has reached an agreement in contribution. I look forward to working with principle you on next phase of our mahi. with both Department of Conservation MPI on management processes to be established to ensure sustainable (customary) harvest of inanga. Unfortunately, at time this report was written Nāku noa, nā Laurence Tamati Chairman Te Komiti Whakahaere
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 33 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Kingi Biddle 1 Colin Bennett 7 Meetings Terry Tapsell 2 3. Te Komiti Whakahaere (Te Arawa Lakes 1. Te Arawa Lakes Trust Board Meetings Fisheries Management Committee) During period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, Te Komiti Whakahaere was established in 11 x board meetings were held. accordance with Te Arawa (Lakes Fisheries) Regulations 2006. The regulations apply to Name Sir Toby Curtis (Chair) Full Board Meetings 9/11 Willie Emery (Deputy) 8/11 Lakes Settlement Act with purpose of Taria Tahana 5/11 sustainably managing five taonga species, Huru Maika 8/11 Tipene Marr 11/11 During period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, 5 Lana Ngawhika 11/11 x Komiti meetings were held members met Kingi Biddle 9/11 on second Wednesday of each month. Colin Bennett 10/11 Terry Tapsell 7/11 namely koaro, tuna, inanga, kakahi koura. 2. Board Subcommittees The Board s subcommittees are named after purposes for which Trust is established to receive, manage administer Trust Fund on behalf of for benefit of present future members of Te Arawa in accordance with Trust Deed. The Finance Risk Subcommittee (F&R) held 2 x meetings during year. The Board agreed that this subcommittee would be put on hold its focus changed to TALT Organisational liaison with Review Subcommittee independent reviewer, Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC). F&R 1/2 Or 100+ Maketu Willie Emery 2/2 5 2 Taria Tahana 1/2 7 Huru Maika 1 Tipene Marr 2 2/2 Name Laurence Tamati (Chair) Ian Kusabs (Deputy) Merehira Savage Komiti meetings 5/5 2/5 5/5 John Waaka 5/5 Herby Ngawhika 2/5 John Ransfield 3/5 Huru Maika 4/5 Terry Tapsell 1/5 Willie Emery 4/5 4. Te Arawa Lakes Trust Relationships In accordance with Lakes Settlement Trust s all existing relationships that Te Arawa Maori Trust Board had, also transferred to Lakes Trust entity. There are various formal informal relationships agreements Name Sir Toby Curtis Lana Ngawhika fourteen lakes settled under Te Arawa 4 with government non-government departments by way of Protocols, Memorum of Understing as well as supporting iwi initiatives which benefit all of Te Arawa collaborative projects with key partners.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 34 Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Waka Taua Trust As part of Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act, The Te Arawa Waka Taua Trust was set up Te permanent through donations of three separate Maori membership in Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes l trusts Rotorua District Council to Strategy Group. This recognises traditional, ensure cultural spiritual relationship with Te completion of Te Arawa waka. The Trust s Arawa Lakes. The membership consists of two role is to provide administrative support. Arawa has recognised representatives each from Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Rotorua District Council Te Arawa Lakes Trust. In accordance with Lakes Settlement, Trust s membership consists of Chair a senior executive member of Trust. The members are Chair, Sir Toby Curtis Deputy Chair, Willie Emery. Kingi Biddle is alternate member. Western Bay of Plenty District Maori forum advises council Council or its committees by report on issues pertaining to Maori. The Chairperson is successful construction Formal Protocols In accordance with Lakes Settlement, Trust has formal relationship protocols with Ministry for Environment, Department of Conservation, Ministry of Culture Heritage, L Information New Zeal Ministry for Primary Industries (previously Ministry of Fisheries). (WBOPDC) Maori Forum The Trust s 5. Board Remuneration Trustee Fees The Trustees receive $300.00 (gross) per meeting to attend full board meetings subcommittee meetings. representative on this committee with Trustees who undertake duties on behalf of Deputy Chair alternate member. Trust outside of board meetings are entitled to an hourly rate of $100 (gross) per hour to a Bledisloe Park Board The Chairperson Deputy Chairperson are maximum of $300.00 (gross). Trust s representatives on board. Larissa The Chairman receives an honorarium of Wharepouri was nominated by Trust as $28,000 (gross) Deputy Chairman third representative to act on behalf of Trust receives an honorarium of $16,000 (gross). on this board. The term for this board is three Chairpersons of subcommittees are capped at years. $8,000 Te Arawa Lakes Trust Rotorua District capped at $7,500 (gross). Council MOU Board members are reimbursed for actual The purpose of this or Trustees are of reasonable expenses upon submission of an understing is to ensure Te Arawa Lakes Trust approved Board Travel Expense Claim is involved in any decisions or projects that Form or Meeting Attendance Form. Fees affect lakes, lakebeds lake structures. allowances are paid in accordance with Te Members are His worship Mayor, Deputy Arawa Lakes Board Remuneration Policy Mayor, Trust Chair, Trust Deputy Chair Trust Board Reimbursement of Expenses Policy. Chief Executive Officer. memorum (gross) all
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 35 6. Or meetings attended by Trust Or meetings attended by Trust, but not limited to, are: Te Arawa Sting Committee Working Party Te Arawa/RDC Partnership Model Little Waihi / Maketu Working Party Freshwater Sciences Society Te Arawa Freshwater Fisheries Forum Regional Water Advisory Panel Lakes Programme Workstream Leaders Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Partnership Steering Group Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Iwi Leaders Forum Iwi Advisory Group Freshwater Iwi Advisory Group RMA Iwi Advisory Group Conservation Iwi Advisory Group LGNZ Iwi Chairs Forum Waiariki Institute of Technology Te Arawa Waka Taua Trust LERNZ Governance Group End User Group Lake Rotorua Catchment Stakeholder Advisory Group Lake Rotorua Recreation Forum Aquatic Pest Coordination Group Rotorua Wastewater Treatment Project Steering Group Rotoiti Rotoma Project Steering Group Te Arawa Primary Sector Lake Rotorua Catchment Stakeholder Advisory Group Te Roopu Manukura (University of Waikato) Ngati Rangiwewehi Koaro Restoration Project Lakes Structures Forum Protocols with DOC, MPI MfE Lakes Water Quality Society Pest Weed Wallaby Symposium
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Te Arawa Lakes Trust Annual Report 2014-2015 40 & grant funding consultancy costs for Financial Report review. There were good savings achieved for costs of both governance personnel. Tēnā koutou katoa After allowing for property revaluations of $296,968 discretionary grants of $2,000, Annual Audit The Group financial statements are for net surplus is $339,759, which is a 30% improvement on last year s result of $262,136. year ended 30 Current Financial Position June 2015. The value of Group has increased by 3.4% Once again, from $27.8m to $28.8m, which is a good result Fred Cookson considering challenges currently being his team at Cookson Forbes completed encountered in farming. audits of Trust (parent) commercial net surplus a strong lift in value of company, Te Arawa Management Limited company s share portfolio. (TAML). The Group audit was signed off on 9 November 2015 an unmodified audit opinion has again been achieved by both entities. The increase reflects With assets of $29.1m very little debt, Trust balance sheet remains strong. The biggest challenge for governance management is improving returns from underperforming Financial Performance assets assets that require significant capital The Statement of Financial Performance shows investment to generate returns. a net operating surplus for Group of $44,791 re remains a strong foundation for furr which is down 89% compared to last year s growth. result ($394,007). The decline in overall result is due to several factors, most significant being drop in dairy payout. Overall Group income has declined 6% from $2,471,786 to $2,323,778, predominantly due to change in dairy farm income. Total farm revenue was down 35% from $1,305,006 last year to $850,622 this year. Income was up from education training unit re were also improved returns from investment portfolios. The outlook for 2015/16 financial year remains challenging with little improvement in dairy payout forecast. farms commercial buildings. The trustees commercial directors will continue to explore alternative options to broaden asset base generate above average returns. Ngā mihi Glenn Hawkins There was a 10% increase in overall expenditure Chartered Accountant this related to costs associated with project Fairly immediate reinvestment is also required, particularly in Conversely, rental income was down by 14%. compared to last year, though majority of However,
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