Chief Executive’s Report

TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI AWA

Chairman’s Report

“The Charter and Governance Review Committee has led the review of our Charter, analysed and considered submissions made, and adult members are asked to vote on the proposed changes to our Charter at the Special General Meeting to be held after our 2018 Annual General Meeting. ”

Nau mai haere mai ki te rīpoata ā tau o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.

WELCOME TO THE 1 JULY 2017 - 30 JUNE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa Representatives have met five times as a Board in the last financial year. In addition, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa Representatives have served on various Committees including Audit Finance and Risk, Appointments and Remuneration, and the Charter and Governance Review Committee. Collectively these Committees have met nine times, and 11 Representatives have served on these Committees. Service on these Committees is a commitment that Rūnanga Representatives make to serve Ngāti Awa and the Rūnanga. These Committees support operations and governance to manage risk, improve efficiencies and ensure we are meeting our obligations under legislation and our Charter. In addition, Rūnanga Representatives have attended financial and governance training to build our collective skills and knowledge to enhance our governance.

Rūnanga Representatives have also participated in several external groups on behalf of Ngāti Awa set out further in this report. The Charter and Governance Review Committee has led the review of our Charter, analysed and considered submissions made, and adult members are asked to vote on the proposed changes to our Charter at the Special General Meeting to be held after our 2018 Annual General Meeting. Voting closes on 15 December and votes can be cast by post, or in person at the Special General Meeting. It is important to vote to assist us to enhance our operations and governance so that our systems and processes are improved to contribute to Ko Ngāti Awa Te Toki – Iwi Vision 2050.

My thanks to the Deputy Chair, Tuwhakairiora O’Brien for his contributions to the Rūnanga over the past year, through his service on various Committees and his leadership at hui and on taiao matters. Tuwhakairiora has also represented the Rūnanga at the Iwi Chairs Forum in the past year, ensuring we are represented at this national forum, and to keep us informed of matters important to Ngāti Awa.

The Rūnanga hosted the Iwi Chairs Forum in August 2017 where several matters relevant to Ngāti Awa, including Treaty settlement cross claims and freshwater allocation, access and use were discussed. I acknowledge the leadership provided by Paul Quinn, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings (NAGHL) chairman, at this national hui where over 200 iwi representatives from all over Aotearoa were present.

I also extend our thanks to Peter Taylor who has chaired our Audit, Finance and Risk Committee since 2005 but is retiring from the Committee this year. Peter’s contribution to the Rūnanga over the past thirteen years since settlement has ensured that our systems and processes were robust and effective to protect and grow our assets and complied with legislation and our Charter. I welcome Fred Hutchings as the new Chairman of this Committee and look forward to working with you.

In closing I want to thank the Rūnanga Representatives, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Directors, Trustees and Committee members for your ongoing commitment and dedication.

Mā te Atua tātau e manaaki e tiaki i ngā wā katoa. Naaku noa,

Dr Hohepa Mason

CHAIRMAN, TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI AWA