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Subject: Report on Te Matapuna Conference: 11-13 November 2010

Prepared by: Nick Tupara (Māori Liaison Officer) and Pania Ruakere (Strategy Advisor)

Meeting Date: 27 January 2010

Report to COUNCIL for noting

SUMMARY The Te Matapuna Conference held in Hastings from 11-13 November 2010 was attended by Maori Liaison Officer (Nick Tupara) and Strategy Advisor( Pania Ruakere). The event was co-hosted by Ngati Kahungunu, Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated and was open to all interested groups to attend including council staff and councillors; iwi groups and Māori organisations; government and non-government organisations. The name of the conference was “Na Kohuki, ko wheriko whakamua”, “Reflect on the past to glimpse the future”. The theme looked at iwi/Council roles and relationships over time and what can be expected in the future. The programme is appended to this report.

This report provides some of the highlights and key messages from staff who attended.

RECOMMENDATION That the Council 1. receives the report.

Nick Tupara Pania Ruakere Māori Liaison Officer Strategy Advisor

Lindsay McKenzie Chief Executive Encl.

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1. BACKGROUND Previously known as the Te Waka Awhina annual conference established and organised by the national collective of Maori staff working in local government, Te Matapuna is the first time this forum has been opened to non-Maori council staff. Due to the themes and content of the conference it was felt that all staff and governance would benefit from a better understanding of the issues faced by iwi and council as they build closer working relationships in a post-settlement environment.

2. DISCUSSION Overall, attending the conference was valuable to gauge the mood of the sector nationally as councils and iwi negotiate their positions and the best way for working together. Meeting other council staff involved in similar work is a useful way to share information, skills and strengthen morale. Key impressions taken from the event are:

• Iwi are weary from years of treaty negotiations but heading into settlement phase they remain confident, assertive and are thinking big.

• Councils are preparing themselves but there was nothing innovative to be heard. • Putting effort into relationship-building based mutual trust and understanding is

paramount for sustainable working partnerships between council and iwi. Networking and Scanning the Environment As always, events such as this is an opportune time to connect with peers, compare notes and share information. It is a chance to see what other Councils are doing that we aren’t and vice versa and what we can bring back to add to or improve our own work. As well as Council staff from across the country, there was a noticeable presence of local and regional councillors from Hawke’s Bay and representatives from iwi organisations and Treaty claimant groups. This event was an opportunity for Hawke’s Bay to showcase its local produce, talents and venues. The conference was held at the Opera House and attendees were treated to a taste of Phantom of the Opera, local art works and stunning kapa haka performances between presentations. Keynote Speakers and Workshops Sir Tipene O’Regan – The fulcrum of issues Sir Tipene encouraged the audience to explore new paradigms of social and economic development and avoid heading down the same failed pathways that we see occurring in this country today. He spoke of iwi development and conventional business development with a key difference being that iwi continue to endure over generations with an eye on the far distant future. Message – mana motuhake. Maintaining mana over land, water, and culture is the priority. The Office of Treaty Settlements gave a presentation of the settlements process and outlined some post-settlement models of co-governance that have since been adopted by iwi and councils. Nothing new or exciting produced.

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Ngahiwi Tomoana – Where have we been…where are we going? Ngati Kahungunu world view - “we’ve always been here and always will be.” Ngahiwi’s presentation reinforced the message given by Sir Tipene. Iwi are working more successfully with international business. Kahungunu will continue to assert their world view through working partnerships and business. Fran Wilde - Life in a co-governance whare Ms Wilde gave her view on the joint-committee relationship between Greater Wellington Regional Council and tangata whenua of the area. Establishing the forum has not been without its problems and requires ongoing commitment from all parties to make it work, the impact on council decision making is yet to be seen. Te Taru White - Culture is important for communities Yes it is. Te Taru discussed cultural centres that are becoming more popular among indigenous peoples around the world to assert and promote their culture and identity. While he was very supportive of the idea, through his knowledge and experience of cultural centres he warned the audience of some of the traps to be aware of. More iwi will be using their culture to grow their social and economic base. The message to them is “kia tupato! Keep it simple but go for it.” Breakout Sessions “Post settlement realities for hapu whanui” Three Iwi gave their perspective on current engagement models with their respective Councils. These presentations reaffirmed that regardless of the type of partnership, investing in relationships is paramount. Every iwi has different expectations of Council – one size will not fit all. “Spatial Planning?” Delivered by members of Te Aranga, a collective of Maori landscape artists and designers, this presentation explored conventional planning methods and compared them to models based on an indigenous world view. This is all very well but how Te Aranga influences Council practice is unclear although they have lobbied central government to gain more recognition of its planning models in local government practices. Identity and Place. Who are we and where are we? Two museum representatives from New Plymouth, Oamaru and the manager of Hastings Art Gallery discussed issues faced in their roles as the community sense of identity for Maori, Pakeha and other parts of the community strengthens, is challenged or changes and how to respond to this. There is a fine balance between recognising and allowing communities to be who they are but also a responsibility of organisations to use skills, knowledge and collections to challenge public views from time to time.

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3. SIGNIFICANCE Not significant.

4. CONSULTATION This does not require consultation.

5. COMMUNITY OUTCOMES Empowered and Vibrant Tairawhiti.

6. LEVELS OF SERVICE No increased levels of service but will enhance existing levels of service related to this area of work.

7. FINANCIAL Registration costs, travel and accommodation for two staff at approximately $2,000 in total.

8. LEGAL Not applicable.

9. POLICY No policy implications at this time.

10. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Not applicable.

11. APPENDICES Te Matapuna Conference Programme appended. The final programme differed from this and unfortunately some of the presentations were not delivered.

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Appendix

Nā Kohuki. Ko wheriko whakamua Reflect on the past to glimpse the future

C O N F E R E N C E 2 0 1 0

Te Matapuna Conference –11-13 November 2010 - Draft Programme

Hawke’s Bay Opera House complex Hastings District Council- lead host – with HBRC, NCC, NKII

Conference facilitator: Rau Kiri Kiri

Date Time What Who D A Y O N E

Thursday 11 November

12:00 pm Cushing Foyer Registration completions

Registrants

1:00 pm Plaza – Powhiri – Kahurangi Manaaki o Ngati Kahungunu

2:00 pm Cushing Foyer Afternoon Tea

Schools’ entertainment sponsored by Unison St Joseph’s Maori Girls Choir

3:00 pm Assembly Room Key note Speech “Where have we been … where are we going…?” HDC Councillor to introduce

Ngahiwi Tomoana

3:40 pm Assembly Room Key note Speech “Life in a co-governance whare” HBRC Chair to introduce

Greater Wellington: Fran Wilde Te Waari Carkeek

All day each day

Plaza Carving – Hugh Tareha Weaving- Puna whanau Graphic art – Sandy Adsett: Toimairangi Hastings Street side

4:30 pm Break out Accommodation and settling in

5:30 pm 6:00 pm

Theatre Stage Pre – dinner drinks Pre dinner drinks sponsored by Hawke’s Bay Today

Phantom of the Opera Ally Beal, John Fletcher

6:30 pm Plaza Dinner

Taikura – performance

7:00 pm Plaza Keynote Speech

Tukuroirangi Morgan

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(ending dinner) “ … aspirations fulfilled …” Ngahiwi to introduce

8:00 pm- 9:30 pm

Cushing Foyer After dinner drinks Cash - bar open

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Date Time What Who Friday 12 November

8:30 am

D A Y T W O Assembly Room Karakia Tuahine Northover

9:00 am Assembly Room “Reflection on aspirations … Mai rangi ki te Papatuanuku” Ropata Ainsley to introduce

Speaker Marcus Akuhata Brown

10:00 am Shakespeare Room Morning Tea Schools’ entertainment sponsored by Unison

Shakespeare Room Hukarere Maori Girls’ College

10:30 am Break out sessions

Assembly Room “Has the RMA met our expectations?” Tania Hopmans Morry Black Sir Rodney Gallen Mark von Dadelszen (chair GW Riki Ellison)

Green Room Marae Development Plans – marae insurance, maintenance and capital works – case study: New Plymouth (Presenter NPDC Aroha Chamberlain)

Supper Room The Ormond Drive realignment and the Opoutama Waste Water Sewage Scheme. (Presenters WDC Neil Cook and Ropata Ainsley

11:30 am Assembly Room “Has the RMA met our expectations?” Tania Hopmans Morry Black Sir Rodney Gallen Mark von Dadelszen (chair GW Riki Ellison)

Green Room Marae Development Plans – marae insurance, maintenance and capital works. (Presenter NPDC Aroha Chamberlain)

Supper Room The Ormond Drive realignment and the Opoutama Waste Water Sewage Scheme. (Presenters WDC Neil Cook and Ropata Ainsley)

12:20 pm Plaza Schools’ entertainment sponsored by Unison

Plaza Te Aute College

12:30 pm Plaza Lunch

All day Plaza

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Date Time What Who each day

Carving – Hugh Tareha Weaving – Puna whanau Graphic art – Toimairangi

1:30 pm Assembly Room Key note speech “What’s best for our Maori constituents is best for Marlborough” (Presenter MDC Mayor Sowman) ( HDC Mayor to introduce)

2:30 pm Break out sessions

Assembly Room “Post settlement realities for hapu whanui” Hapu representatives Robin Potangaroa Toro Waaka Toni Waho Ngatai Huata Council representatives (tbc) Wes ten Hove (MDC) Ross McLeod (HDC) Peter Freeman (WDC) Chair Todd Taiepa PNCC

Green Room “Co-Governance can work – aligning values!” Mana Whenua Peter Paku Ngahiwi Tomoana Tipu Tareha Council Officers Liz Lambert Gary Clode David Fraser Chair RDC Mauriora Kingi

Supper Room “Identity and place: who are we, where we are?” Culture: business or pleasure? (speakers to be confirmed) Te Puia: Te Taru White Oamaru DC: Rowan Carroll HDC: HCAG: Maree Mills NPDD Puke Ariki: Bill McNaught Wanganui DC: John Maihi Chair NCC Douglas Lloyd Jenkins

3:20 pm Afternoon tea Shakespeare Room

3:30 pm Assembly Room “Post settlement realities for hapu whanui” Hapu representatives Robin Potangaroa Toro Waaka Toni Waho Ngatai Huata Council representatives (tbc) Wes ten Hove (MDC) Ross McLeod (HDC) Peter Freeman (WDC) Chair Todd Taiepa PNCC

Green Room “Co-Governance can work – aligning values!” Mana Whenua Peter Paku Ngahiwi Tomoana Tipu Tareha Council Officers Liz Lambert Gary Clode David Fraser Chair RDC Mauriora Kingi

Supper Room “Identity and place: who are we, where we are?” Culture: business or pleasure? (speakers to be confirmed) Te Puia: Te Taru White Oamaru DC: Rowan Carroll HDC: HCAG: Maree Mills NPDD Puke Ariki: Bill McNaught Wanganui DC: John Maihi Chair NCC Douglas

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Date Time What Who Lloyd Jenkins

4:30 pm Plaza Art Auction

Maree Mills

6:30 pm Break out

7:00 pm Shakespeare Room Pre dinner drinks

7:30 pm Assembly Room Dinner

Black Katz

8:00 pm Key note speech “The fulcrum of issues - rebuilding nationhood” Ngatai Huata to introduce

Speaker Sir Tipene O’Regan

9:00 pm- 11:30 pm

Assembly Room Mix and mingle Cash Bar open in

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Saturday 13 November

8:30 am

D A Y T H R E E Karakia/Waiata

Tuahine Northover

9:00 am Assembly Room Plenary panel Glimpsing the future – reflections of the past The hosts opportunity to comment Ngahiwi Tomoana Neil Taylor Ross McLeod Andrew Newman Chair Summary to be confirmed

10:00 am Assembly Room Morning tea

10:20 am Poroporoaki Ngahiwi Tomoana

11:00 am Site visit – buses

12:00- 2:00 pm

Barbecue at Mangapapa (numbers attending to be confirmed by end of August)

Conference Directors: Marama Laurenson, Liz Lambert, Gary Clode, Jenny Mauger, Ropata Ainsley

www.tematapuna.org.nz

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