table of contents...to the honourable eugene sage minister of conservation, joseph mason chairperson...
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
1 KUPU WHAKATAKI 3
11 Chairpersonrsquos Report ndash Te Kei Merito 3
12 Commissioners Report 5
2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES 6
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE 7
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES 8
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES 9
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR 11
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW 12
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve 12
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve 17
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve 19
8 CONCESSIONS 21
81 Moutohorā - concessions 21
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits 21
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve 21
84 Tauwhare Pā 21
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018 22
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANA PLAN MILESTONES 22
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE 23
APPENDIX I 24
APPENDIX II 26
APPENDIX III 28
IMAGES Supplied by Department staff Neil Hutton and David Finn
1 KUPU WHAKATAKI
11 Chairpersonrsquos Report ndash Te Kei Merito
Pair of Kaka on Moutohorā
Tātai ngā whetu ki te rangi mau tonu mau tonu tātai te tangata ki te whenua ngaro noa ngaro noa toi tū te mana ō te whenua tū tonu tū tonurdquo
ldquoThe starry hosts of heaven abide there forever the hosts of men upon this earth pass away into
oblivion to be forgotten whilst the authority dignity and integrity of the land remains immutablersquo ldquoMā te ngaruru ō Te Tāpui Tokotoru kei raro i te maru ō Te Tapatoru ā Toi ka noho momoho ngā taonga koiora taonga tuku iho hei oranga wairua mō ngā whakatipurangardquo As the three iconic reserves in the care of Te Tapatoru ā Toi flourish opportunities abound for future generations to enjoy their unique cultural and ecological dynamics ldquoAnei te tuku atu i ngā mihi ki te tini te mano ku mene atua ki ngā Hawaiki katoa rātau te tūtutanga ō te puehu te whiunga ō te kupu i ngā wā i takatū ai rātou kāti waiho mā hūpe me roimata e whakaea Te Tapatoru ā Toi (TTāT) will be remiss if it did not pay homage to the multitudes of our departed ones who have embraced their earth mother Papatūānku and have assembled in the everlasting paradise of Hawaiki nui Hawaiki Roa Hawaiki Pāmamao they the progenitors of oratory and repositories of wisdom who although their memories will eventually dissipate into the annals of history they have carved their heritage as indelible reminders of their ecological and cultural conservation ethics ideologies and precepts into our hearts
On behalf of the committee I am indeed honoured to append a brief but sincere synopsis to this Annual Evaluation of TTāTrsquos endeavours for the operational year July 2017 ndash June 2018 To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation Board TTāT acknowledges and offer our salutations and gratitude for the wonderful support that your organisations has demonstrated during the tenure of this Annual evaluation and report TTāT functions are encapsulated under subpart 5 (sections 71-78) of the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 (NACSA) and as the result of our strategic mandate we have exercised to the best of our ability the deference of high-level function considerations including sensitive conservation values political consequences social inferences economic implications This implies that TTāT is aware of the parameters in which its responsibilities liersquos and therefore does not impinge on the Ministerrsquos mandate and authority and by astute prognosis of the issues with which we are confronted by we have avoided the possibility of litigation and consequently avoided bringing the department into opprobrium I am mindful of the WhakatauākīProverb ldquoE kore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ano rekardquo ldquoThe kūmara should avoid pontificating its own sweetnessrdquo However there is a divergent ldquoHākaritia a ringa raupārdquo ldquoCelebrate the deeds achieved by dedicated handsrdquo I therefore take this opportunity to acknowledge the TTāT team for their commitment dedication and unity of purpose and for keeping the conservation and cultural waka on an even and unremitting course I also take cognisance of the wonderful support provided by the Whakatāne Office under the auspices of the Commissioner Jade King-hazel and the rapport that has prevailed since the inauguration of TTāT I will not attempt to traverse the 2017 ndash 2018 strategic and operational landscape in this Chairpersonrsquos acknowledgement which is the prerogative of this Annual Report Noho ora mai i raro inga manaakitanga ō te runga-rawa tūturu whakamaua kia tīna
Noho ora mai i raro i te maru ō Te Kaihanga
Te Kei Merito
Chairperson
12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel
Ka tangi te tītī
Ka tangi te kākā
Ka tangi hoki ko au
Tihei Mauri ora
Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā
mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a
tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi
kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa
As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved
on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board
representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of
the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support
and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with
outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob
Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty
Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments
and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle
Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving
forward
The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive
of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department
Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership
collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our
reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a
integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in
harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community
the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa
The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction
function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for
this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to
develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP
and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga
In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this
committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the
supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to
ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves
Jade King-Hazel
Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki
2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle
The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee
cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and
protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them
to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are
To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner
To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative
conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas
To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents
To support and encourage the development of relationships and
To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having
regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation
under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The
Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to
the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has
Political implications
Social implications
Economic implications
Similarly the Committee may obtain legal
advice involving such conservation
political social and economic
implications It may also seek legal advice
when proposing revocation suspension
or amendment of a permit license
concession consent authorisation or
other similar document that has not been
requested or agreed to by an affected party
The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed
sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic
Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the
New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the
conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard
to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites
The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te
Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following
people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year
Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)
Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)
Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa
Dayle Hunia Crown appointee
Lynda Walter Crown appointee
Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
1 KUPU WHAKATAKI
11 Chairpersonrsquos Report ndash Te Kei Merito
Pair of Kaka on Moutohorā
Tātai ngā whetu ki te rangi mau tonu mau tonu tātai te tangata ki te whenua ngaro noa ngaro noa toi tū te mana ō te whenua tū tonu tū tonurdquo
ldquoThe starry hosts of heaven abide there forever the hosts of men upon this earth pass away into
oblivion to be forgotten whilst the authority dignity and integrity of the land remains immutablersquo ldquoMā te ngaruru ō Te Tāpui Tokotoru kei raro i te maru ō Te Tapatoru ā Toi ka noho momoho ngā taonga koiora taonga tuku iho hei oranga wairua mō ngā whakatipurangardquo As the three iconic reserves in the care of Te Tapatoru ā Toi flourish opportunities abound for future generations to enjoy their unique cultural and ecological dynamics ldquoAnei te tuku atu i ngā mihi ki te tini te mano ku mene atua ki ngā Hawaiki katoa rātau te tūtutanga ō te puehu te whiunga ō te kupu i ngā wā i takatū ai rātou kāti waiho mā hūpe me roimata e whakaea Te Tapatoru ā Toi (TTāT) will be remiss if it did not pay homage to the multitudes of our departed ones who have embraced their earth mother Papatūānku and have assembled in the everlasting paradise of Hawaiki nui Hawaiki Roa Hawaiki Pāmamao they the progenitors of oratory and repositories of wisdom who although their memories will eventually dissipate into the annals of history they have carved their heritage as indelible reminders of their ecological and cultural conservation ethics ideologies and precepts into our hearts
On behalf of the committee I am indeed honoured to append a brief but sincere synopsis to this Annual Evaluation of TTāTrsquos endeavours for the operational year July 2017 ndash June 2018 To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation Board TTāT acknowledges and offer our salutations and gratitude for the wonderful support that your organisations has demonstrated during the tenure of this Annual evaluation and report TTāT functions are encapsulated under subpart 5 (sections 71-78) of the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 (NACSA) and as the result of our strategic mandate we have exercised to the best of our ability the deference of high-level function considerations including sensitive conservation values political consequences social inferences economic implications This implies that TTāT is aware of the parameters in which its responsibilities liersquos and therefore does not impinge on the Ministerrsquos mandate and authority and by astute prognosis of the issues with which we are confronted by we have avoided the possibility of litigation and consequently avoided bringing the department into opprobrium I am mindful of the WhakatauākīProverb ldquoE kore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ano rekardquo ldquoThe kūmara should avoid pontificating its own sweetnessrdquo However there is a divergent ldquoHākaritia a ringa raupārdquo ldquoCelebrate the deeds achieved by dedicated handsrdquo I therefore take this opportunity to acknowledge the TTāT team for their commitment dedication and unity of purpose and for keeping the conservation and cultural waka on an even and unremitting course I also take cognisance of the wonderful support provided by the Whakatāne Office under the auspices of the Commissioner Jade King-hazel and the rapport that has prevailed since the inauguration of TTāT I will not attempt to traverse the 2017 ndash 2018 strategic and operational landscape in this Chairpersonrsquos acknowledgement which is the prerogative of this Annual Report Noho ora mai i raro inga manaakitanga ō te runga-rawa tūturu whakamaua kia tīna
Noho ora mai i raro i te maru ō Te Kaihanga
Te Kei Merito
Chairperson
12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel
Ka tangi te tītī
Ka tangi te kākā
Ka tangi hoki ko au
Tihei Mauri ora
Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā
mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a
tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi
kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa
As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved
on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board
representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of
the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support
and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with
outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob
Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty
Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments
and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle
Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving
forward
The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive
of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department
Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership
collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our
reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a
integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in
harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community
the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa
The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction
function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for
this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to
develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP
and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga
In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this
committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the
supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to
ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves
Jade King-Hazel
Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki
2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle
The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee
cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and
protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them
to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are
To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner
To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative
conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas
To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents
To support and encourage the development of relationships and
To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having
regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation
under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The
Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to
the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has
Political implications
Social implications
Economic implications
Similarly the Committee may obtain legal
advice involving such conservation
political social and economic
implications It may also seek legal advice
when proposing revocation suspension
or amendment of a permit license
concession consent authorisation or
other similar document that has not been
requested or agreed to by an affected party
The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed
sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic
Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the
New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the
conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard
to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites
The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te
Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following
people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year
Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)
Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)
Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa
Dayle Hunia Crown appointee
Lynda Walter Crown appointee
Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
On behalf of the committee I am indeed honoured to append a brief but sincere synopsis to this Annual Evaluation of TTāTrsquos endeavours for the operational year July 2017 ndash June 2018 To the Honourable Eugene Sage Minister of Conservation Joseph Mason Chairperson Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa and Ken Raureti Chairperson Bay of Plenty Conservation Board TTāT acknowledges and offer our salutations and gratitude for the wonderful support that your organisations has demonstrated during the tenure of this Annual evaluation and report TTāT functions are encapsulated under subpart 5 (sections 71-78) of the Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 (NACSA) and as the result of our strategic mandate we have exercised to the best of our ability the deference of high-level function considerations including sensitive conservation values political consequences social inferences economic implications This implies that TTāT is aware of the parameters in which its responsibilities liersquos and therefore does not impinge on the Ministerrsquos mandate and authority and by astute prognosis of the issues with which we are confronted by we have avoided the possibility of litigation and consequently avoided bringing the department into opprobrium I am mindful of the WhakatauākīProverb ldquoE kore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ano rekardquo ldquoThe kūmara should avoid pontificating its own sweetnessrdquo However there is a divergent ldquoHākaritia a ringa raupārdquo ldquoCelebrate the deeds achieved by dedicated handsrdquo I therefore take this opportunity to acknowledge the TTāT team for their commitment dedication and unity of purpose and for keeping the conservation and cultural waka on an even and unremitting course I also take cognisance of the wonderful support provided by the Whakatāne Office under the auspices of the Commissioner Jade King-hazel and the rapport that has prevailed since the inauguration of TTāT I will not attempt to traverse the 2017 ndash 2018 strategic and operational landscape in this Chairpersonrsquos acknowledgement which is the prerogative of this Annual Report Noho ora mai i raro inga manaakitanga ō te runga-rawa tūturu whakamaua kia tīna
Noho ora mai i raro i te maru ō Te Kaihanga
Te Kei Merito
Chairperson
12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel
Ka tangi te tītī
Ka tangi te kākā
Ka tangi hoki ko au
Tihei Mauri ora
Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā
mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a
tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi
kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa
As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved
on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board
representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of
the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support
and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with
outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob
Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty
Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments
and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle
Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving
forward
The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive
of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department
Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership
collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our
reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a
integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in
harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community
the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa
The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction
function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for
this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to
develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP
and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga
In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this
committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the
supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to
ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves
Jade King-Hazel
Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki
2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle
The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee
cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and
protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them
to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are
To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner
To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative
conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas
To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents
To support and encourage the development of relationships and
To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having
regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation
under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The
Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to
the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has
Political implications
Social implications
Economic implications
Similarly the Committee may obtain legal
advice involving such conservation
political social and economic
implications It may also seek legal advice
when proposing revocation suspension
or amendment of a permit license
concession consent authorisation or
other similar document that has not been
requested or agreed to by an affected party
The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed
sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic
Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the
New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the
conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard
to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites
The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te
Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following
people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year
Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)
Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)
Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa
Dayle Hunia Crown appointee
Lynda Walter Crown appointee
Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
12 Commissioners Report- Jade King-Hazel
Ka tangi te tītī
Ka tangi te kākā
Ka tangi hoki ko au
Tihei Mauri ora
Ka mihi ki te tangata ka tangi ki te whenua Ngā
mate hāere hāere whakangaro atu ki te pō Ki a
tātou e takatū nei i te mata o te whenua kei te mihi
kei te mihi Tēnā tātou katoa
As the commissioner of Te Tapatoru ā Toi I would like to firstly acknowledge those who have moved
on Bill Clarks tenure was short lived with TTāT as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board
representative however his knowledge and contributions were complimentary to the make-up of
the Committee Kirsten Winter has also moved on and we thank her for her administration support
and wish her well in future endeavors The Department has also seen changes internally with
outgoing and in coming staff I would like to wish well Greg Moorcoft Violet Temo and Rob
Whitbourne who have found new pathways within their careers and welcome the new Treaty
Implementation Ranger Nikora Heitia and Mike Jones for taking on the Departmentrsquos commitments
and obligations for TTāT Lastly I would like to welcome our new community representative Dayle
Hunia her vast knowledge on biodiversity and policy will be only benefit the committee moving
forward
The successful co-management of Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve is directive
of the partnership and relationships between the Committee Ngāti Awa and the Department
Although these relationships have been established I see new direction in our partnership
collaborating more closely These reserves are taonga within our district and part of managing our
reserves is caring for our taonga species such tieke tuatara and kiwi These taonga species are a
integral part of our operational work and key focus for the committee As we continue to work in
harmony grow and expand our relationship these taonga will continue to benefit the community
the Department Ngāti Awa and continue to improve biodiversity across Aotearoa
The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been an integral part of the Committeersquos direction
function and operations The current CMP milestones and objectives have provided a baseline for
this yearrsquos work However with the current CMP now outdated (though still operative) we aim to
develop a new CMP that will provide new milestones and objectives to build upon the current CMP
and provide a wider scope for other aspirational activities such as cultural guides and wananga
In conclusion 2017-2018 has been another successful year in partnership The achievements of this
committee are no part due to the contributions made by all Committee members and the
supporting Department staff I would to thank you all again for your efforts and commitment to
ensure that this committee strives to uphold and maintain the mana of our three reserves
Jade King-Hazel
Commissioner Operations Manager ndash WhakatāneWhirinakiOpotiki
2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle
The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee
cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and
protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them
to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are
To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner
To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative
conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas
To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents
To support and encourage the development of relationships and
To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having
regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation
under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The
Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to
the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has
Political implications
Social implications
Economic implications
Similarly the Committee may obtain legal
advice involving such conservation
political social and economic
implications It may also seek legal advice
when proposing revocation suspension
or amendment of a permit license
concession consent authorisation or
other similar document that has not been
requested or agreed to by an affected party
The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed
sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic
Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the
New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the
conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard
to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites
The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te
Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following
people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year
Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)
Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)
Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa
Dayle Hunia Crown appointee
Lynda Walter Crown appointee
Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
2 VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Sunrise on Moutohora Saddle
The vision of Te Tapatoru ā Toi is that the communities and agencies represented by the Committee
cherish the taonga entrusted to them and that they work together for the preservation and
protection of the natural and cultural values that make those taonga significant and promote them
to all New Zealanders Key objectives of the committee are
To fulfill the statutory functions and powers assigned under the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 in an open and transparent manner
To provide sound leadership vision and strategic direction for the future cooperative
conservation management of the jointly managed reserve areas
To recognise and respect the various interests and values that each member represents
To support and encourage the development of relationships and
To undertake appropriate management of the jointly managed reserve areas having
regard to regional and national ecological and cultural significance
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation
under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The
Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to
the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has
Political implications
Social implications
Economic implications
Similarly the Committee may obtain legal
advice involving such conservation
political social and economic
implications It may also seek legal advice
when proposing revocation suspension
or amendment of a permit license
concession consent authorisation or
other similar document that has not been
requested or agreed to by an affected party
The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed
sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic
Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the
New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the
conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard
to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites
The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te
Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following
people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year
Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)
Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)
Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa
Dayle Hunia Crown appointee
Lynda Walter Crown appointee
Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
3 POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The authority and powers of Te Tapatoru ā Toi arise from Section 5 of the Ngāti Awa Claims
Settlement Act 2005 and from specific delegations of authority from the Minister of Conservation
under various sections of the Reserves Act 1977 (See Appendices for a full list of powers) The
Committee may exercise its powers under these delegations or it may refer particular issues back to
the Minister for consideration andor decision when the nature of the issue has
Political implications
Social implications
Economic implications
Similarly the Committee may obtain legal
advice involving such conservation
political social and economic
implications It may also seek legal advice
when proposing revocation suspension
or amendment of a permit license
concession consent authorisation or
other similar document that has not been
requested or agreed to by an affected party
The Committee is also empowered to act as the Conservation Board for the three jointly managed
sites ndash Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic
Reserve This means they provide advice to the Minister of Conservation the Director-General the
New Zealand Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in relation to the
conservation of the jointly managed sites The Director-General must consult with and have regard
to the Committeersquos advice in relation to the three sites
The Committee comprises three representatives of Ngāti Awa and three appointed by the Crown Te
Tapatoru ā Toi must be chaired by one of the Ngāti Awa members and comprised the following
people during the 2017ndash2018 financial year
Te Kei Merito Ngāti Awa (Chairman)
Rapata Kopae Ngāti Awa (Deputy Chair)
Manu Tarau Ngāti Awa
Dayle Hunia Crown appointee
Lynda Walter Crown appointee
Bill Clarke Conservation Board representative (2017-2018)
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
4 THE THREE JOINTLY MANAGED RESERVES
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILES
Te Kei Merito | Ngāti Awa
Te Kei Merito the current Chair of the committee is a former Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Hapū Delegate to Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa for Ngāti Rangataua former Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Kaihautu Kaupapa Atawhai Kahui Kura Taiao Department of Conservation Te Kei is a highly respected Kaumatua of Ngāti Rangataua and is widely acknowledged as a Pūkenga (Cultural Expert) of Ngāti Awa Te Kei served as Chairman of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than sixteen years Over that time he made significant contributions to the development of kaitiakitanga processes observed by Ngāti Awa hapū Te Kei continues to make contributions to kaitiakitanga within the takiwā of Ngāti Awa and throughout the Bay of Plenty Te Kei was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Rapata Kopae | Ngāti Awa Ngāti Rangataua Ngāti Pukeko
Rapata Kopae is a former member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa Rapata has contributed significantly to kaitiakitanga of the Ngāti Awa takiwa particularly within the Whakatāne River and environs He was a member of Te Komiti Taiao o Ngāti Awa for more than eight years and is a former chairman of Rangataua Marae He continues to invest his time and energy exercising kaitiakitanga within the takiwa of Ngāti Awa particularly supporting the development of Ngāti Awa rangatahi Rapata was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Lynda Walter | Community Representative
Lynda Walter is a qualified and experienced archaeologist holding a Master of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Auckland Lynda has worked within the heritage sector in New Zealand for 25 years She is currently one of two directors of Insitu Heritage Ltd Lynda has extensive and varied archaeological field experience providing archaeological advice and project management services to a wide variety of clients In 2006 Lynda was appointed to the Historic Heritage Advisory Group to assist the Department with the management of the tentative list process for World Heritage Lynda is a member of the NZ Archaeological Association Council currently holding the position of Secretary She is also a member and Treasurer of the Whakatāne and District Historical Society Committee Lynda lives at Awakeri in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Lynda was re-appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Manu Tarau | Ngāti Awa Ngai Taiwhakaea
Manu Tarau is the hapū representative for Ngai Taiwhakaea to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRoNA) a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori and active member of his hapū marae and iwi Manu has knowledge of and commitment to the values that underpin kaitiakitanga within the context of preserving for future generations our whenua moana and life systems within this environment Manu was appointed to the Committee on the 17th December 2015 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Dayle Hunia | Community Representative
Dayle Hunia is of Ngāti Awa descent and has a background in
environmental planning Dayle runs an environmental consultancy
that is based in Whakatāne She currently serves on a range of
boards including the Environmental Protection Authority the Bay
of Plenty Conservation Board and the Biodiversity Collaborative
Group Dayle also holds governance roles for Omataroa Rangitaiki
No2 Trust the Puhikoko Kiwi Project and the Rurima Islands Dayle
is married to Hurricane and they have three kids and one kiwi
averted dog Dayle was appointed to the committee on the 23rd
Januarary 2018 for a term ending 30th October 2020
Bill Clarke | Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative
Bill Clarke is the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board representative for Te Tapatoru ā Toi a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor for the Eastern Bay of Plenty and a leading figure within the Onepu community Bill has a passion for Conservation and the environment which started as an active community member and led to his appointment to the Conservation Board and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bill also has a keen interest and passion for Tuna (Shortfin amp Longfin eel) in which he currently spends his days balancing the responsibilities of a Councillor and a advocate for Tuna in the District Unfortunately Bill has stepped down as the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Representative effective August 2018
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
6 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
The committee met formally six times during the financial year
bull 9th August 2017
bull 11 October 2017
bull 8th November 2017
bull 7th February 2018
bull 2nd May 2018
The Department of Conservation provides support for Te Tapatoru ā Toi including but not limited to
administrative services operational delivery report writing logistical services for meetings and field
trips Committee meetings are organised by DOC staff in conjunction with the Chairman
As per the 2017-2018 business plan Te Tapatoru ā Toi moved from holding four meetings a year to
six The intention was to have more time to focus on the development of the new CMP site visits
and feed into the upcoming consultation involving the Conservation Management Strategy
Rapata Kopae (Ngati Awa TTāT Rep) Clint Savage (Community Supervisor) Violet Temo(Treaty Implementation Ranger)
Kirsten Winter (TTaT Administrator) Joe Harawira (Director TreatyStrategic Partnerships) Manu Terau (Ngati Awa TTāT
rep) Rauru Kirikiri (NZ Conservation Authority) Te Kei Merito (TTāT Chairman) Warren Parker (NZ Conservation Authority
Chairman) Jade Kinghazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager)
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
7 OPERATIONS ndash A YEAR IN REVIEW
The Department of Conservation is responsible for carrying out all operational work tasks in the
three reserves jointly managed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi The following is a summary of the more
notable operational activities throughout the 2017-2018 financial year
71 Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
Moutohorā is a pest free island that is sanctuary to various taonga species such as kiwi tieke and
tuatara Until the Department purchased the island off private ownership in 1984 Moutohorā was
overrun by stock animals and reduced to a grass land Through the Departments operational work
Moutohorā is now flourishing in its current state All three operational functions (Community
Historic amp Recreation and Biodiversity) have a prominent role to enhance maintain and uphold the
island to its current stature
Drone aerial image of Moutohorā
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Local Ngāti Awa Reconnecting with Moutohorā
Through 2017-2018 the Recreation amp Historic team continue to actively involve local hapū and
whanau within Ngāti Awa on Department operations initiatives and other work on the island
Alongside operational work the committee have also facilitated several trips to the island with local
schools hapū groups and other local māori giving cultural history of the island and highlighting the
functions of TTāT Reconnecting more Ngāti Awa people to Moutohorā improving hāpu
capabilitycapacity and setting foundations for more cultural activities is currently a key focus for
TTāT
Local Ngāti Awa volunteers have contributed to operations assisting the Community team Historic amp
recreation team and Biodiversity team These initiatives are a great example of collaboration at a
ground level and will only expand over the following years TTāT are currently engaging with the
Department on the Conservation Management Strategy and Te Tapui Tokotoru Conservation
Management Plan to enable and provide provision for future cultural aspirations regarding
Moutohorā Tauwhare Pā and Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Kuru White on Moutohorā
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Community Groups lead kiwi work on Moutohorā
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust continue to lead kiwi monitoring on Moutohorā a total of ten kiwi are being
monitored on the island Currently the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust volunteers are currently monitoring
two breeding males on the Island Both have had successful first clutches with two chicks fledged
between them To-date these chicks are doing very well The Committee acknowledges that the
significant biodiversity advancements made by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust are the result of hundreds
of hours volunteer work
Carmel Richardson (Rainbows Springs) Ray Cooper Bridget Palmer heading to Moutohorā
Ngāti Hokopu Cultural Exchange on Moutohorā
On the 21st December 2017 a Hawaiian cultural study group of four visitors was hosted on a trip to Moutohorā This was part of a cultural exchange arrangement facilitated by Kim Le Bagge and Vince Copeland of Ngāti Hokopū (hapu of Ngāti Awa) Joe Harawira accompanied the group and was able to share some cultural knowledge and Ngāti Awa history The Department received immense gratitude and acknowledgement from Kim LersquoBagge on behalf of the Hawaiian manuhiri (visitors) regarding the trip to Moutohorā and the manaaki (care) and support provided to them before and during their visit The manuhiri enjoyed the storytelling from Joe Harawira and were in awe of the species recovery
programmes and the whole scenery of the island The manuhiri have aspirations for a return trip to
the island in the near future
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Ngāti Awa Annual Kuia Harvest 2017
Although the initial kuia harvest scheduled for 18th
November 2017 was cancelled due to weather
conditions a small-scale harvest was conducted on
the 28th November utilising the Pou Nanao (harvest
experts) to maintain their learnings and the cultural
practice together
Regardless of the smaller scale the harvest was still
successful on all accounts The Department are
privileged to assist Ngāti Awa with the rekindling of
a cultural practise and look forward to many more
harvests in the future
Weed Control on Moutohorā
Biocontengcy checks on the island have been successful with no visible rodent tracking or sign
observed from monthly visits There are always a high percentage of invertebrates and both skink
and gecko presence observed on the inked tracking cards Tuatara have also been tracked through
the tunnels Local contractors regularly monitor weed control on the island completing their initial
contract of 100 hours The primary target weeds were Formosan Lilly Yellow lupin Tree lucerne
Californian thistle and pampas Other encountered weeds such as privet pinus spp and japanese
walnut were also treated Indian doab sea couch grass and flowering Watsonia were encountered in
the Oneroa and Onepu dune edges these will be added to target weed list in the next operational
year due to the possible dominating cover potential of these three species
Weed Control run on Moutohorā
Rakau Kira Harvesting kuia
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Storm on Moutohorā
Through mid-2017 Moutohorā experienced a series of storms with high winds causing windfall and
subsequent track damage The track from the hut to the saddle was heavily affected by windfall In
addition to the windfall there was a large amount of debris on the island including a beach cast cat
and a sack of puppies that obviously had been discarded from the mainland
Photo by Paul Hunter
Visitor Numbers on Moutohorā
Visitors to Moutohorā are mostly carried out by concessionaires (Outlined in section 8) who take the
public on tours through the hut to saddle track Oneroa (Boulder bay) and Onepu (Sulphur Bay)
FY Visits Total
20122013 18 185
20132014 50 492
20142015 68 762
20152016 82 1171
20162017 63 989
20172018 54 685
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
72 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
The Ōhope Scenic Reserve is home to large populations of kiwi and provides a series of walking
tracks and historical pa Alongside the Department local community groups Iwihapū and local
government assist with the management of the reserve and public regulaury enjoy the walking
tracks throughout the year
Pohutukawa in Ohope Scenic Reserve
Kiwi Tracker Walk
The Kiwi tracker conversation walk (KTW) is an education trail within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve that
focuses on the kiwi conservation within the reserve The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust deliver this
education programme with support from the Department The KTW has been a successful
opportunity for schools to have an interactive educational experience in an outdoor setting with a
focus on Kiwi education including its habitat diet breeding cycle and pest control Through the
20172018-year KTW saw 3 schools and over 60 students participate
Year 5amp6 Students from Te Kuiti Primary School
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Ōhope Scenic Reserve Visitor Numbers
FY Count Change from Previous FY
20102011 12824 008
20112012 18517 044
20122013 15196 -018
20132014 17100 013
20142015 13007 -024
20152016 11554 -011
20162017 12165 005
20172018 12059 -001
Environmental Plan Signing
On the 5th of July Whakatāne District Council TTāT Te Runanga ō Ngāti Awa Ngāti Awa Group
Holdings Ltd the Dodds family Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the
Department met and signed off on the Whakatāne and Ōhope sites Environmental Plan This
Environmental Plan sets out environmental protection activities and commitments agreed to by the
following partners for protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Whakatāne and
Ōhope sites This plan includes all of within the Ōhope Scenic Reserve
This Environmental Program will enable the indigenous biodiversity values and ecological integrity of
the Whakatāne and Ōhope Sites to be protected and enhanced through active management by
landowners iwi community groups and agencies in partnership over the long term
Marty Frenfell(CE) Whaktane District Council) Jade King-hazel (WhakataneOpotikiWhirinaki Operations Manager) Leonie
Simpson (CE of Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa)) Fiona McTavish (CEO of Bay Of Plenty Regional Council) John Pullar (Chairman
of WhakatāneKiwitrust) Robert Hudson (Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited Operations Manager)
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
73 Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve is a historical Pa of Iwi Ngāti Awa Through the Department Tauwhare
continues to remain a historical landmark within the Ohiwa Harbour home to several local stories
traditions and events
Tauwhare pā by air
Tauwhare Pā Stage II Signage Project
The stage two upgrade of Tauwhare Pā has been on the horizon for TTāT and the Department since
mid-2016 Throughout the last year the Department has made significant strides in working with the
committee to develop new signage Currently signage on Tauwhare Pā is outdated and in need of
refreshment The Department have been working on new and innovative ways to create signage
utilisng drone footage and realistic illustrations The following are working drafts and pictures the
committees is working through to develop the updated signage
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Tauwhare Pā Visitor numbers
Rising numbers on Tauwhare Pā is due to the Department and Committee actively looking at ways to
draw people to the reserve and inform local people on a historic pa site of Ngāti Awa
FY Count Change from previous FY
20102011 2109 NA
20112012 2615 024
20122013 2749 005
20132014 1825 -034
20142015 3215 076
20152016 4437 038
20162017 5387 021
20172018 5628 004
Aerial image of tauwhare pā
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
8 CONCESSIONS
The following is a list of current concessions across the three reserves There are a small number of
national concessions which are for all reserves across New Zealand Where these concession
activities are unlikely to occur on the three reserves they have not been noted below
81 Moutohorā - concessions
Diveworks Charters and White Island Tours concessions to each take a set number of visitors
to Moutohorā every day Both were renewed during the 2015-2016 year Both Expire 30th
November 2020
Prosail Limited beach landing and guiding on Moutohorā Concession term 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2021
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association Transmission mast and equipment for
radiotelephone communications The term of this concession expires June 2027
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) Construction of an earthquake
recording facility adjacent to the Radio Users Group building on Moutohorā for the purpose
of monitoring earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty Equipment includes seismic monitoring
equipment and associated power and telemetry systems Expires 2031
82 Moutohorā Landing Permits
Ngāti Hokopu Hapū wananga Landing permit to take members of Ngāti Hokopu for a tour
on Moutohorā
Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa Landing permit for annual Kuia (Grey faced petrel) harvest
83 Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
Whakatāne Athletics and Harrier Club permit to conduct Toirsquos Challenge race annually in
November Expires 30th September 2024
Walking Legends Guided walks Expires Nov 2023
Ian Dowthwaite easement for driveway adjacent to waharoa area Expires 31st August 2025
Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust permit to translocate North Island Brown Kiwi from reserve to
Otanewainuku Conservation Area Expires 31st December 2018
84 Tauwhare Pā
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Awa Cultural guided walks Expires 2022
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
9 BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2017-2018
The purpose of the annual business plan is to provide clear direction to the Department in its annual
work and ensure the resources required to meet the committeersquos overarching goals and more
specific objectives The CMP milestones were developed by Te Tapatoru ā Toi and define key
deliverables for the three reserves within the 10-year timeframe
This yearrsquos business plan focused on achieving CMP milestones reconnecting tangata whenua to the
three reserves and improving committee workstreamsefficiencies
10 TE TĀPUI TOKOTORU CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
MILESTONES
The Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008ndash2018 is a document which provides
direction for Te Tapatoru ā Toi and the prioritization of work on the three reserves For a detailed
evaluation of CMP Milestones please see Appendix I The current CMP is in review and will be
redeveloped for the new operative period from 2019-2029 The CMP will remain operative until a
new CMP is established The new CMP will build on current milestones objectives and policies giving
provision for more aspirational activities
Kuia flying on Water around Moutohorā
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
11 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
Firstly the committee will look to fill the absence of Bill Clarke as the Bay of Plenty Conservation
Board (BOPCB) representative and return to a full complement As mentioned previously Bill Clarke
has stepped down from the BOPCB and subsequently Te Tapatoru ā Toi The 2018 year will see the
Committee continue to focus on completing the refresh of the CMP This work will include
consultation with key stakeholders and a public notification process
Ohope township from Ngati Awa farm
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
APPENDIX I
MILESTONES of Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan 2008-2018
Moutohorā Wildlife Management Reserve
1 Island restorationrecovery plan and operational programme completed a completed Nov 2016
2 Biosecurity plan in place and operational
a 20092010 b 20102011 quarantine signage installed c Annual monitoring has seen Moutohorā remain predator free
3 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a Nga Tapuwae Tatai Hiko Hiko 20092010 b Historic Heritage Protection Procedures 2010
4 Fire protection measures in place and operational
a lsquoMoutohorā Fire Response Planrsquo 20102011 ndash Completed and annually (renewed)
5 Assessment of telecommunications needs and alternative technologies and sites completed with user representatives
a lsquoMoutohorā Telecommunications Facilities and Services Review Projectrsquo 2010
6 Ngāti Awa cultural visit protocol completed and operational a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013 b Ngāti Awa tikanga applied (operational) to all visits involving Te Tapatoru-ā-
Toi Ngāti Awa members of Te Tapatoru-ā-Toi and other members of Ngāti Awa uphold this tikanga Specific
7 Interpretation and educational plan and programme developed and implemented including standards for concessionaires
a Partially complete b Program of increasing Ngāti Awa visitation to Moutohorā is operational
8 Research strategy completed
a lsquoMoutohorā Research Strategyrsquo 20112012
9 Visitor monitoring programme developed a In lieu of a specific Moutohorā visitor monitoring programme DOC standard
operating procedures for island reserve visitation have been utilised
10 Visitor carrying capacity assessed a lsquoMoutohorā Visitor Assessmentrsquo 20122013
11 Reserve boundary changed to Mean Low Water Springs
a 20092010
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
1 Operational plan for pest plant and animal programmes completed a lsquoBiodiversity Management Planrsquo July 2011 b Environmental Plan for whakatāne and Ohope sites lsquo July 2018
2 Interpretation and visitor information package developed and implemented
a No single package has been developed b Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has developed lsquoKiwi Trackerrsquo educational programme
3 Improved visitor facilities completed
a Waharoa 20092010 b Interpretation panels 20122013
4 Fairbrother Loop Track redevelopment completed
a Interpretation panels 20132014
5 Research strategy developed and implemented a 10 year milestone due 2018
6 Neighbour and boundary management protocol developed and agreed
a Not yet complete
7 Historical and cultural assessment completed a 10 year milestone due 2018
8 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed
a 10 year milestone due 2018
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
1 Restoration plan and culturally significant sites identified including vegetation management
a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000 used as guide for on-going management
b Yearly DOC business plan details vegetation management
2 Visitor information developed and implemented a Waharoa 2013
3 Neighbour and boundary protocol developed
a Not yet completed
4 Natural character and landscape setting understood by the community a 10 year milestone due 2018
5 Historic and cultural heritage assessment completed
a lsquoTauwhare Pā Conservation Plan and information from Ngāti Awa kaumatua provides historic and cultural information
6 Conservation plan for culturally significant sites completed a No single plan has been developed Plan developed by Lynda Walter in 2000
used as guide for on-going management
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
APPENDIX II
TE TAPATORU Ā TOI FUNCTIONS UNDER SUBPART 5 (SECTIONS 71ndash77) OF THE
NGĀTI AWA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2005 ldquoNACSArdquo)
71 Interpretation
bull In this subpart unless the context otherwise requiresmdash
Bay of Plenty Conservation Board means the Conservation Board established
under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987
Commissioner has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977
joint management committee means the committee appointed in accordance
with this subpart
jointly managed sites meansmdash
bull (a) Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve and
bull (b) Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
bull (c) Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Minister means the Minister of Conservation
Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve means the island
described by that name in attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Ōhope Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in attachment 52
of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve means the land described by that name in
attachment 52 of the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
Membership of joint management committee
72 Appointment of members of joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must appoint the members of the joint management committee
in accordance with section 73
(2) Every member of the committee is appointed by notice published in the
Gazette
(3) A member takes office for a term of 5 years from the date specified in the
notice of appointment and may be reappointed
(4) The Minister may from time to time appoint additional members and remove
members (including individuals nominated by other claimants)
73 Constitution of joint management committee
bull (1) The joint management committee must consist of
bull (a) 2 members nominated by the Director-General to the Minister
bull (b) 3 members nominated by the Ngāti Awa governance entity to the
Director-General
bull (c) 1 member nominated by the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board to the
Director-General
(2) Unless all members of the committee agree otherwise members must appoint
a chairperson
74 Powers and functions delegated to joint management committee
bull (1) The Minister must delegate to the joint management committee the Ministers
powers and functions under the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in attachment 53 of
the Ngāti Awa deed of settlement
(2) The Minister and the Commissioner must delegate to the committee their
powers and functions under section 22(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 in respect of
the Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
(3) The powers and functions delegated under subsection (2) include the power to
grant a permit to members of Ngāti Awa to enter the Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Wildlife Management Reserve for the purpose of collecting relevant hangi stones
in accordance with section 86
(4) The delegations under subsections (1) and (2)mdash
bull (a) must be in writing and
bull (b) may be revoked by the Minister in accordance with section 84
(5) The delegations by the Minister under this section do not prevent the Minister
from exercising the powers and functions concerned
75 Functions of joint management committee
bull The functions of the joint management committee are tomdash
bull (a) exercise the delegations referred to in section 74(1) and (2) and
bull (b) advise the Minister the Director-General the New Zealand
Conservation Authority and the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board in
relation to the conservation of the jointly managed sites
76 Advice on conservation matters
bull The Minister the Director-General the New Zealand Conservation Authority and
the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board must consult with and have regard to the
advice of the joint management committee in relation to the conservation of the
jointly managed sites and in particular concerning the following
bull (a) the development of conservation policy
bull (b) conservation management
bull (c) annual business planning
77 Committee to be Conservation Board for jointly managed sites
bull (1) The joint management committee has for the purposes of section 40B of the
Reserves Act 1977 all the powers and functions of a Conservation Board
established under section 6L of the Conservation Act 1987 in relation to the jointly
managed sites
(2) To avoid doubt the relevant Conservation Board must not exercise any of the
powers and functions referred in subsection (1) in relation to the jointly managed
sites
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
APPENDIX III
DELEGATED POWERS AS IN KAWA ME NGA TIKANGA DOCUMENT
Schedule (Attachment 53 of Ngāti Awa Deed of Settlement dated 27 March 2003)
Powers and functions delegated in respect of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S42(1) Give or decline to give express written consent to the cutting or destruction of trees and bush on the Reserve Determine terms and conditions subject to which consent is given
The delegation applies only to exotic trees and bush
S45 Give or decline to give prior approval to the Commissioner to erect or authorise any voluntary organisation or educational institution to erect shelters huts cabins lodges and similar resting or sleeping accommodation on the reserve Determine terms and conditions as to location structure custody use or otherwise as the Joint Management Committee approves
The delegation applies only where the use is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S46(2) Grant or decline to grant by notice in the Gazette the right to bury or inter the remains of deceased Māori in a place in the Reserve to be specified
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
S50(1) Authorise or decline to authorise any person to take and kill any specified kind of fauna that may be found in the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation Authorise or decline to authorise the use of firearms traps nets or other like objects within the Reserve for the foregoing purposes
The delegation is for non-protected exotic fauna only
S51(1) Authorise or decline to authorise in writing the Commissioner to introduce indigenous flora or fauna into the Reserve Impose conditions on giving the authorisation
Authorisations can only be given if provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S51(1)(a) Grant or decline to grant prior approval to the Commissioner to any planting of trees or shrubs on the Reserve
Only exercisable where the planting is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S55(2) Give or decline to give prior consent to the Commissioner to carry out any of the matters specified in sections 55(2) (a) (d) (e) (f) and (g) of the Reserves Act 1977
Only exercisable where the matter is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve
S74(1)(b)(ii) Consent or decline to consent to the Commissioner granting a license in respect of the Reserve
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the Reserve or the activity is an existing use and the effects of the use will be the same in similar character intensity and scale
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit
Powers and functions in respect of Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management
Reserve Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S49 Grant or decline to grant in writing the right to any qualified person to take specified specimens of flora or fauna or rock mineral or soil from the Reserves Form an opinion as to whether a qualified person has the necessary credentials Impose conditions on the grant in writing
S59A(I) In accordance with Part IIIB of the Conservation Act 1987 grant or refuse a concession in respect of the Reserves
Only exercisable where the activity is provided for or contemplated in an approved management plan for the reserve or the activity is existing use and will be the same or similar in character intensity and scale
General Powers
Sections of the Reserves Act 1977
Summary of Powers Limitation of Powers
S121 Where under any delegation provided for in parts A and B of this Attachment 53 the consent or approval of the Joint Management Committee is required the Joint Management Committee may give its consent or approval subject to such conditions as it thinks fit