He Whakamōhiotanga Kōrero 4.0

HE WHAKAMŌHIOTANGA KŌRERO

4.0 POUTŪ-TE-RANGI - HARATUA 2024

KO TE REO O NGĀ MANU TĒRĀ

KA TANGI NEI I TE AO

KUA URU KO TE RĀ KI WAENGANUI I A RANGINUI I A PAPATŪĀNUKU,

KA NOHO KO RANGINUI KI RUNGA,

KO PAPATŪĀNUKU KI RARO,

KA HEKE IHO KO NGĀ ROIMATA I A RANGINUI, KA HIKI AKE KO TE KOHU I A PAPATŪĀNUKU,

KO TE TOHU TĒRĀ

KA ORA TĀUA I TE AO, I TE PŌ, TŪTURU WHAKAMAUA KIA TĪNA! TĪNA!

HUI Ē! TĀIKI Ē!

NGĀ IHIRANGI |

Tō Mātou Poari |

Tā Mātou Whakakitenga |

Te Tāpae Pūrongo | Reporting

Mātou Pou |

Ngā Arotahi Matua | Key Focus

TŌ MĀTOU POARI | OUR BOARD

Pahia Turia Chair

Ngā Wairiki, Ngāti Apa, Whanganui, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Nicole Anderson Director

Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Te Aupōuri

Dean Moana Director

Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui

Bayden Bayber Director Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi

Kim Skelton

Alternate Director Te Ātiawa, Taranaki, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga

Maru Samuels

Alternate Director Ngāi Te Rangi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Takoto

TĀ MĀTOU WHAKAKITENGA | OUR VISION

THRIVING WHĀNAU, DETERMINING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH TANGAROA

TE TĀPAE PŪRONGO| REPORTING

Tēnā koutou e ngā rangatira,

This is the fourth of our regular reports to iwi, measuring our progress against our key priorities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as identified in our annual plan, which contribute towards achieving our five-year strategy.

The aim of these reports is to provide you with more regular insight into our strategic and operational activities, as well as the performance of Te Ohu Kaimoana and Takutai Trust.

Please note that we have opted to report to you on the key priorities and KPIs that will hold the most interest and relevance and have omitted reporting to you on internal KPIs for our organisation.

This reporting period covers from March to May 2024. We welcome your feedback and questions at: ika@teohu.maori.nz

Ngā

manaakitanga,

Graeme Hastilow Te Mātārae | Chief Executive

OBJECTIVE 1. Te Ohu Kaimoana is an influential tikanga-led māori organisation

Te Kawa o Te Moana is developed and endorsed by iwi and reflected in the work of Te Ohu Kaimoana

Draft chapters as well as principles that underpin kawa and tikanga in regard to the moana were dicussed and supported at our iwi wānanga in March.

Breakout discussions held during the wānanga helped to identify perceived gaps and how we as a collective could overcome these potential challenges.

Goalsetting discussions also identified what benefits and outcomes should look like. A first draft of Te Kawa o te Moana is nearing completion.

OBJECTIVE 2. Te Ohu Kaimoana is an advocate for iwi in their relationship with the moana

Te Ohu Kaimoana has led and supported opportunities for iwi in the moana, including related to fisheries and aquaculture

ahumoana

Collective iwi of Te Moana a Toi have confirmed their position on the settlement obligation in the region and have written to the Crown outlining that position. The Crown are reviewing the valuation model and outputs to inform their decision on their counteroffer to iwi.

We are supporting Ngāti Maniapoto and Waikato Tainui in their negotiations with the Crown. This settlement obligation is considered a ‘new space’ obligation generated by a consent that wasn’t in the regional forecast. It is important to note that the Crown has not yet recognised all of the settlement obligations in this region.

We are currently waiting on cabinet sign off for the new space plan and reconciliation. Pending this sign off we will start engagement alongside iwi, with the Crown, to discuss the pending settlement obligations. There are five regions that have will have a positive settlement obligation.

Provide iwi with the information required to make their own decisions pertaining to legislative policy system changes impacting their relationship with the moana

Fast-track approvals bill

We sent our response to the Crown on the 19th of April with protection of the Māori fisheries and aquaculture settlements as our main priority.

Much of what we covered was highly technical in nature and can be read in our submission. However, the high-level points of note are:

• No reference to principles of Te Tiriti of Waitangi.

• Any coastal permit approved for aquaculture activities under the fast-track bill is considered new space, for the purpose of the MCACSA.

• Recommended a change in decision making powers, the CE of MPI to make binding decisions on aquaculture project and on the impact to fishing rather than a recommendation to the expert panel and subsequent minister. This is to avoid political decision making at a ministerial level.

• Proposed projects that unduly affect noncommercial customary fishing rights should not be approved without the approval of relevant iwi and hapu.

• Want to see a commitment and process from the crown to identify suitable aquaculture settlement areas so as not supersede the capacity for aquaculture to be developed and the crown unable to deliver on its obligations.

• Offshore aquaculture development in the EEZ is enabled through this bill. The aquaculture settlement in its current form is not supported within the EEZ and we have recommended this needs to be resolved before progressing with any consents.

• Removing listed projects from the Bill entirely.

Bi-monthly updates on legislative changes and showcase Te Ohu Kaimoana’s involvement in those processes

māori fisheries amendment

bill

Minister Jones commenced the third reading of the Māori Fisheries Amendment Bill in the evening of Tuesday 28 May.

It is the view of Te Ohu Kaimoana that the continuation and completion of the third reading is likely to now take place in August.

On Wednesday 29 May, Te Ohu Kaimoana hosted an online meeting with iwi and Representative Māori Organisations to discuss the status of the Bill and to ascertain whether there was still support for the progression of the Bill, despite the issues of RMO standing in regard to appointing

directors of Te Ohu Kaimoana, and also the issue of potential tax implications for iwi in regard to income share transferrals.

Te Ohu Kaimoana is currently developing an implementation work programme and project timeline with the wider kāhui, so that iwi are informed and equipped with what they need as we progress through MFA implementation.

OBJECTIVE 3. Te Ohu Kaimoana upholds the trust of iwi

Deliver the Annual General Meeting and wānanga

Te Ohu Kaimoana hosted a wānanga for iwi on Wednesday 20 March. Two session were held, the first of those being a continuation of the wānanga series run by Te Ori Paki in August 2023, titled ‘An indigenous led approach for the care of the moana’ which will involve testing a whakapapa and tikanga framework.

The second session was facilitated by Tapuwae Roa, titled ‘Growing oceans people – a reciprocal relationship between us, Hinemoana and Tangaroa’. This session explored training, development and research opportunities in the oceans sector.

The Hui-ā-Tau took place on Thursday 21 March from 9:00am through to 12:30pm, with all Kāhui entities presenting on the 2022/23 financial year.

Bi-Monthly panui and communications to iwi on Te Ohu Kaimoana’s events and progress on kaupapa

Te Ohu Kaimoana has sent 10 pānui to iwi over the course of March and April 2024, covering topics such as: the appoint of Graeme Hastilow as Te Mātārae of Te Ohu Kaimoana, Fast-track Approvals Bill, MFA Bill consultation, Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill, Sealord Group Limited hoki quota purchase opportunities and our annual iwi engagement survey.

Our annual iwi engagement survey has now closed and we expect to receive the final report in late June. We wish to thank you for taking the time and effort to contribute your feedback on our performance and direction.

We have been proactive in protecting and enhancing the reputation of Te Ohu Kaimoana

māori fisheries settlement documentary

You may recall that in 2022 at our 30 year celebration we shared a teaser trailer for an upcoming documentary on the Māori fisheries settlement.

We have now entered the post production phase of the documentary, with 17 interviews now captured. The editing team have been focussed on managing 30+ hours of kōrero about the Māori Fisheries Settlement.

Using a historical timeline of events, Julian Arahanga, Toby Mills (Directors) and Danny Mulholland (Editor) have been organising the content into ‘chapters’ to kick start the postproduction process and inform the shape of the documentary.

It is expected that the feature length documentary will be ready for release in December 2024.

OBJECTIVE 4. Te Ohu Kaimoana is future focused and we amplify impact for iwi in oceans

Te Ohu Kaimoana has invested resource into research programmes in the moana

Te Ohu Kaimoana is the host of a Sustainable Seas research project called Tangaroa Ararau.

It is a three year project being undertaken by Beth Tupara-Katene, Horiana Irwin-Easthope and others, looking at marine governance models in Aotearoa. The project is due to be completed by 30 June.

Key Performance Indicators for 2023/24

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for 2023/2024 include:

Objectives

1. Te Ohu Kaimoana is an influential tikanga-led Māori organisation

Strategic Pou

Key Performance Indicators

2. Te Ohu Kaimoana is an advocate for iwi in their relationship with the moana

3. Te Ohu Kaimoana upholds the trust of iwi

4. Te Ohu Kaimoana is future focused and we amplify impact for iwi in oceans

1. Deliver an evolved brand identity for Te Ohu Kaimoana.

2. Te Kawa o Te Moana is developed and endorsed by iwi, and reflected in the work of Te Ohu Kaimoana.

3. Invest in the development of our staff to foster their growth and contribution to Te Ohu Kaimoana.

4. Invest in the continual performance of Te Ohu Kaimoana as a Māori organisation.

1. Te Ohu Kaimoana has led and supported opportunities for iwi in the moana, including related to fisheries and aquaculture.

2. Provide iwi with the information required to make their own decisions pertaining to legislative policy system changes impacting their relationship with the moana.

3. Litigation strategy and rights based framework tested and developed.

4. Bi-monthly updates on legislative changes and showcase Te Ohu Kaimoana’s involvement in those processes.

5. Te Ohu Kaimoana assists iwi to meet their compliance obligations.

1. Deliver the Annual Report.

2. Deliver the Annual General Meeting and wānanga.

3. Bi-Monthly panui and communications to iwi on Te Ohu Kaimoana’s events and progress on kaupapa.

4. Te Ohu Kaimoana staff and leadership have regular in-person engagements with iwi to progress opportunities and challenges in the moana.

5. We have been proactive in protecting and enhancing the reputation of Te Ohu Kaimoana.

1. Te Ohu Kaimoana has invested resource into research programmes in the moana.

2. Te Ohu Kaimoana has worked with iwi to understand and prioritise research aspirations in the moana.

POU TUATAHI

By the end of 2026 we have made transformational change to the legislative and policy system impacting iwi fishing and our relationship with Tangaroa

POU TUARUA

To ensure 100% of our programmes assist in increasing the capability of iwi to determine management of their fisheries and marine interests

POU TUATORU

To invest in research and innovation that supports an iwi perspective in fisheries management and their relationship with Tangaroa

POU TUAWHĀ

To ensure 100% of our efforts in protecting the Deed of Settlement have resulted in positive and resilient outcomes for iwi

NGĀ AROTAHI MATUA| KEY FOCUS AREAS

Strategic Priorities for 2023/24

The annual plan identifies five main priorities, which together contribute to the four pou of the five-year strategic plan.

Priority Detail

1. Te Ohu Kaimoana is a tikanga led, Māori organisation

2. Te Ohu Kaimoana is an advocate for iwi in their relationship with the moana

This objective is ensuring that we are leading with tikanga and an iwi perspective (individually and collectively) and we are building the capability of our staff and leadership to continually improve our delivery as a Māori organisation.

3. Te Ohu Kaimoana upholds the trust of iwi

This objective is not just about our delivery on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Settlements, but we are being an advocate for the spectrum of interests that iwi have with the moana and assisting them to have all the right information to make the best decisions they can in their relationship with the moana.

4. Te Ohu Kaimoana is future focused and we amplify impact for iwi in oceans

This objective is about our visibility and engagement, and that we have amplified both our communications and transparency in information for iwi to have continued trust in what we do on their behalf.

5. Te Ohu Kaimoana ensures operational efficiency

To ensure that we don’t become complacent and that we are looking to the horizon and being proactive, this objective requires us to be future focused in our mahi and when we find opportunities, we are amplifying the impact of those opportunities. We are an organisation that has multiple partnerships, but we can do more to get value from those partnerships. This objective will prompt us to explore and deliver new possibilities.

This objective ensures that Te Ohu Kaimoana maintains a sustainable and high performing organisation that effectively manages its resources, priorities the well-being of its workforce, ensures financial stability, optimises the investment portfolio and is committed to operational efficiency.