Te Hookioi Issue 51

reclaiming smoke free lives and futures my house, my castle realising ruakura issue 51 | 2014 | HE PAANUITANGA WAIKATO-TAINUI | ISSN 2382-0578

Tuu taakina ko te rangi i runga nei, e tau nei te korowai manaaki ki te Kiingi me te iwi nui tonu.

Ngaa mate tuaatini kua rehurehu ki te rua o ake ake, tau te poo ki a koutou e. E te iti, e te rahi, e ngaa kaarangaranga ki te awatea, teenaa koutou katoa.

He Kaupapa Nui From December a set of celebrations for the 20th Year since settlement will be remembered. It will be a time to remember those trail blazers from the Tainui Maaori Trust Board and Ngaa Marae Toopuu. This is also an opportunity for us, as an iwi, to take stock and plan for the next twenty years. Ngaa manukura kua riro, ngaa manu taki kua ara, torohia te rere o Taawera te whetuu taki ata.

Governance Review In June 2013 the tribe undertook a review of its governance and representation structure. Initiated by Kiingi Tuheitia, the review aimed at creating a model that enables greater leadership, stability, effective decision-making, communication and accountability.

Two model options were proposed to tribal members and during the month of October a ballot on a preferred model was carried out. The result of the ballot has indicated to Te Kauhanganui the preference of tribal members. Two model options were proposed and during the month of October a ballot on a preferred model was carried out. The result has indicated the preference of tribal members is the Marae Model.

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Investment Proposal Our teams are looking at a more diversified portfolio of assets.

Through the efforts of TGH we have secured a foothold in Waikato Milking Systems, Go bus, Genesis Energy. A proposal went to Te Kauhanganui for consideration and the House directed us to go back and do some more work to realise the benefits for the tribe. Te Arataura supports a more diversified investment strategy because the benefits are greater with less risk. He manu noho peka raakau, ka hokaa ki te raangi.

He Mihi And finally, it is important to acknowledge our Chief Executive Parekawhia McLean who was recently awarded a Distinguish Alumni Award from the University of Waikato. The award recognises her outstanding contributions to public policy and the public sector. Pikitia te whata maatauranga hei oranga moou, moo te Iwi. Maa te runga rawa koutou me ngo whaanau hei taumaru, hei tauawhi i ngaa waa katoa. Paimaarire Rahui Papa Chairman Te Arataura

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4 reclaiming smoke free lives and future

Smoking is the leading cause of death in Maaori and yet, the behaviour of smoking is one that can be changed says Te Pora Thompson-Evans, Kaiwhakahaere of Whakawaatea te Haa – an innovative quit smoking programme being piloted by the Whai Manawa Marae Cluster.

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Te Uru and Jackie Jones are a couple who dreamed of owning their own home, but with five children, average paying jobs and a less than glowing credit history, being in a position to buy a home looked impossible.

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The long-term vision to develop Waikato-Tainui owned land at

Ruakura is a step closer to reality following the decision by the Board of Inquiry in September to re-zone the land, lifting its rural classification and making it fit for commercial and residential development.

TRIBAL NEWS 7 Ko Wai Taatou 8 New Partnership a Boost to Maaori Business

9 Waikato-Tainui Chief Executive Receives Prestigious Award

14 Hopuhopu Redevelopment - Phase One Complete 14 Getting behind Kiingitanga Day

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15 Iwi a Partner in Healthy Rivers Project 17 Final Decision on Tribal Structure Nears 19 For Your Kete TE REO TAIOHI O WAIKATO-TAINUI FEATURE 5 Environmental Programme Shapes Rangatahi Kaitiaki RANGATAHI NEWS

4 Scholarship Opens up Door of Opportunity

10 FRONT COVER Te Uru and Jackie Jones with whaanau.

issue 50 COMPETITION The winner of our find the competition in Issue 50 is Mary Cullen. Congratulations Mary a Waikato-Tainui prize pack is coming your way. Thank you to everyone who submitted entries.

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Reclaiming smoke free lives and futures Smoking is the leading cause of death in Maaori and yet, the behaviour of smoking is one that can be changed says Te Pora Thompson-Evans, Kaiwhakahaere of Whakawaatea te Haa – an innovative quit smoking programme being piloted by the Whai Manawa Marae Cluster.

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hakawaatea te Haa is a programme tailored specifically to Maaori as it brings together multiple strands of proven smoke free methods while incorporating kaupapa and tikanga Maaori.

This approach, Te Pora believes, will provide our people with better help and support to ensure they successfully quit smoking.

Run over 12 weeks, the free programme is delivered at marae with support sessions held every week, alongside a weekend waananga. “The programme informs our whaanau about overall health and addiction, but best of all, it gives our whaanau the key to quitting smoking for good,” says Te Pora.

all different kinds of people taking part, people of all ages and from different backgrounds,” says Te Pora.

“Many of them have been on other programmes and it hasn’t worked for them, but what they all have in common is that they recognise smoking is a problem for them and that they are all determined to quit.”

“To sustain quit attempts and ensure success, supportive environments need to be created”

“We’ve designed activities to help our whaanau reflect on their own patterns of smoking, understand the reality of the various impacts smoking has on themselves and their whaanau, and also help them to set realistic goals to reclaim their whakapapa as a smoke free one for future generations.”

She says, “To sustain quit attempts and ensure success, supportive environments need to be created and a key factor of the programme is that we encourage our participants to bring their whaanau so that they may be supported away from the programme.

“The support whaanau can provide and the knowledge that they too can gain from the programme is pivotal to ensuring the success of our participants,” explains Te Pora.

Since the launch of Whakawaatea te Haa in October, more than 50 people have signed up to the programme. “We have

She says, “We’ve already had feedback from our participants about how they now think twice about smoking, knowing how it impacts not only their own health, but the health of their whaanau, which tells me what we’re doing with Whakawaatea te Haa is working.”

However, Te Pora knows more can be done to support our whaanau to quit smoking. “Marae are the cornerstone of our cultural environment so it goes without saying that we should support smoke free lifestyles on the marae in an effort to change this environment as well.”

Although the Whakawaatea te Haa programme focuses on supporting whaanau to become smoke free, “the programme informs participants about ways to positively influence smoke free changes which we hope will encourage further changes at a marae, hapuu and iwi level,” says Te Pora.

Whakawaatea te Haa is an initiative being delivered by the Whai Manawa Marae Cluster, which is made up of marae from Ngaati Korokii Kahukura, Ngaati Hauaa, Ngaati Maahanga and Ngaati Wairere.

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my house, my castle Te Uru and Jackie Jones are a couple who dreamed of owning their own home, but with five children, average paying jobs and a less than glowing credit history, being in a position to buy a home looked impossible.

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y husband and I always wanted to own our own home, but given our situation we didn’t think it was possible,” says Te Uru. “Then I found out about an opportunity for tribal members to purchase crown property through the Right of First Refusal process.”

She says, “It’s nerve wracking going to the bank, but there’s no need to be. The worst thing they can do is say no to your application, and if they do say no, ask them why so you can find out the solution to get a yes. It took me three times before the bank approved my mortgage application.

As part of the 1995 Waikato Raupatu Settlement, Waikato-Tainui “My husband and I receives Right of First Refusal (RFR) on crown always wanted to own property within the raupatu boundary. Under the RFR, our own home, but tribal members have the opportunity to purchase given our situation these properties before they go on sale to the public. we didn’t think it “I was sick of getting kicked out of rental properties that were selling and having to constantly move with my five kids so as soon as I found out about RFR I got in touch with Waikato-Tainui,” says Te Uru. “Once we received all the information we needed about buying an RFR property, we set out to make it happen.”

was possible. Then I found out about an opportunity for tribal members to purchase crown property through the Right of First Refusal process”

For two years Te Uru lived in a two bedroom house with her whaanau as well as her mother and two cousins. “We made the decision to move in with my mother so we could save enough money to satisfy the bank. Every week I’d put money into my father-in-laws account so I couldn’t touch it unless we really needed it. You have to be willing to make sacrifices.”

Their sacrifice paid off when in December 2012, Te Uru (Ngaati Maniapoto) and Jackie (Ngaati Maahanga) became first home buyers of a property in Hamilton. “Buying an RFR property is really easy, but it’s important you get pre-approval from your bank to get a mortgage.”

“We’re really lucky as tribal members that we can get houses this way so make the most of this opportunity,” says Te Uru. “Compared to other houses on the market, RFR houses are a lot cheaper so the repayments on a mortgage are low. Our repayments are like $300 a fortnight which is way less than rent.”

Most RFR properties available are commonly houses from Housing New Zealand. “The houses aren’t modern or flash, but it’s awesome knowing that my house is mine and I can do whatever I want to it, whenever I want.”

Since making it on to the property ladder Te Uru is keen to expand her property portfolio even further. “Getting our RFR house has really excited me and with the kids getting older too I want something more so now I’m looking at other RFR properties that suit our growing needs,” says Te Uru. Her advice to potential first home buyers, “Don’t be fussy, start saving, make an appointment with the bank, and get on the Waikato-Tainui RFR emailing list.”

If you want to know more about RFR properties check out the Waikato-Tainui website – waikatotainui.com/housing

ko wai taatou When the Tainui Waka first reached Aotearoa, its first landfall was at Whangaparaoa in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Hoturoa, captain of the Tainui Waka, then navigated it westward to the Coromandel, where a sail was left at Whitianga.

Continuing on their journey, the Tainui Waka then entered the Hauraki Gulf and the Waitemata, where the waka was hauled across the mudflats between the Waitemata and Manukau harbours.

It then sailed north into Kaipara harbour before turning south to journey along the west coast, past the Waikato heads and the three harbours of Whaingaroa, Aotea and Kawhia, to make landfall at Mimi in North Taranaki.

Turning northwards again, Hoturoa navigated the waka to Mokau, where its anchor was left, and in time, the Tainui Waka made its way back up the coast to its final resting place in Kawhia.

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New partnership

a boost to Maaori business As part of the partnership tribal members will be offered Waikato-Tainui recently signed a partnership agreement with SODA Inc to foster Maaori business growth and acumen scholarships to learn about how start-ups work, including through scholarships and networking opportunities. SODA business model generation and pitching business ideas to Inc. is Hamilton’s business incubator, investors and customers. There “Whakatupuranga 2050 potential helping pioneering entrepreneurs will also be internship events which aim to start-up, succeed and grow their to link up Waikato-Tainui graduates with has an aspiration for businesses. potential employment opportunities. our tribal members to Manihera Forbes (Business Manager, Business Growth Manager for SODA Tribal Development Unit), says our Inc. Vanessa Clark said the partnership become business leaders partnership with SODA will give our emerged out of a successful pilot run tribal members the opportunity to access and this partnership is a earlier in the year where 10 tribal business networks, relationships and programmes that will empower and stepping stone towards members with four projects took part support them to realise their economic in a nine-part workshop series. The aspirations. workshops covered how start-ups work, that goal” design thinking, market validation, “Whakatupuranga 2050 has an aspiration for our tribal business modelling, marketing, finance, IP, governance and members to become business leaders and this partnership is pitching. a stepping stone towards that goal,” says Manihera.

Waikato-Tainui offer workshops for tribal members to learn about how start-ups work, including business model generation and pitching business ideas to potential investors and customers. Applications to attend these workshops close 7 December 2014.

WORKSHOP 1 How Startups work Build awareness and understanding of the innovation ecosystem, demystifying the language and jargon.

Design Thinking Understand the philosophy and method of Design Thinking, taking a customer or user-centric approach to product and service development.

Date: 21 January 2015, 10am-3pm WORKSHOP 2 Market Validation Learn the approaches and techniques for early testing of an idea; developing hypotheses, validating against critical success criteria and pivoting the idea based on validated results.

Business Models Learn how to use the ‘Business Model Canvas’ to map the 8 key elements of your business on one sheet of paper! Iterate to identify the best model to ensure you build a profitable business!

Date: 11 February 2015, 10am-3pm WORKSHOP 3 Marketing Learn techniques of how to take your idea to market and what the pitfalls are.

Finance for Startups Learn how to monetise your business; what you need to know and what you need to do.

Date: 3 March 2015, 10am-3pm WORKSHOP 4 Maatauranga Maaori / Intellectual Property Understand how to commercialise Maatauranga Maaori and where this sits in the broader Intellectual Property landscape e.g. patents, trademarks, copyright etc.

Governance Understanding Governance needs; from creating a company, crafting shareholder agreements to designing a Board of Directors.

Date: 18 March 2015, 10am-3pm WORKSHOP 5 Pitch Ready Learn how to effectively present the key value proposition elements of your business to different target audiences.

Maximise buy-in of investors, partners, customers and the (global) community.

Date: 2 April 2015, 10am-3pm For more information visit waikatotainui.com

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WAIKATO-TAINUI Chief Executive receives prestigious award Before joining Waikato-Tainui as Chief Executive in 2010, Parekawhia McLean served more than 20 years in the public sector and this service was recently recognised by the University of Waikato.

In September, the university presented Parekawhia with a Distinguished Alumni Award to celebrate and recognise her contributions to public policy and the public sector.

Parekawhia gained a Bachelor and Master of Social Science from Waikato University in 1992. She also holds an MA from the University of Wisconsin in Public Administration and Development Policy.

Parekawhia began her career in public service in Wellington where she worked in a number of agencies, including the Ministry of Maaori Development, Women’s Affairs, the Ministry for the Environment, the State Services Commission, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

“It was my father who really sent me away. He wanted me to leave the Waikato, to learn about government and politics and bring that experience home,” says Parekawhia. “While in Wellington I had the privilege of working with some outstanding people. Many were in leadership roles and so I had the opportunity to observe and learn.”

She was a strategic advisor to three of New Zealand’s Prime Ministers – Jenny Shipley, Helen Clark, and Jim Bolger. She also had two stints in ministers’ offices, with the Honourable Sir Douglas Kidd in the 1990s and with the late Honourable Parekura Horomia in 2001.

She says, “As a public servant, I have appreciated the many challenges experienced along the way. These experiences have contributed to the person I am today and have even helped me in my current role as CEO of Waikato-Tainui.

“It is a privilege to be doing what I do today especially in making a small contribution to a legacy of development and opportunity forged by others before me.”

A mother of two daughters and grandmother, Parekawhia credits her whaanau for her career success. “I am humbled and honoured to receive this award on behalf of my whaanau and many others who have supported me over the years.

Without them I would not be the person I am today or have achieved what I have.”

The Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate and honour University of Waikato alumni who have made outstanding contributions in their careers and communities.

AURECON CADET PROGRAMME A WINNER The Waikato-Tainui cadetship programme, delivered in partnership with Aurecon, won the 'Tomorrow's Workforce Award' at the 2014 Diversity Awards.

The award recognises the opportunity given to our rangatahi to gain an internationally recognised qualification that prepares them for a career in the field of engineering.

Pictured: Waikato-Tainui Employment Broker Kawe Jones with Carl Devereux from Aurecon.

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Recognised as a project of national significance, Ruakura will bring economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits to the Waikato and New Zealand for many years to come.

Realising Ruakura The long-term vision to develop Waikato-Tainui owned land at Ruakura is a step closer to reality following the decision by the Board of Inquiry in September to re-zone the land, lifting its rural classification and making it fit for commercial and residential development.

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ith the biggest regulatory hurdle out of the way, Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) can now move to the next step which will be to begin the resource consent process for its long term plans to develop over 600 hectares of land on the eastern fringes of Hamilton.

TGH is now absorbing the feedback given during the six week Board of Inquiry process.

“We have made a point of listening very closely to the various concerns and suggestions raised in the hearings,” Mike says.

“We’ve also altered our plans to accommodate feedback wherever possible.”

The Ruakura land is one of the tribe’s first raupatu settlement assets. It is currently the tribe’s fifth largest area of land and second in value only behind The Base.

Earlier there were plans to split up the “We are excited about land and sell it as residential subdivision; the potential both for however, the desire to hold on to the land was a key factor behind TGHs recent drive Waikato-Tainui and the to seek re-zoning.

TGH has a vision to transform 500 hectares into a commercial and logistics hub. A further 116 hectares will be developed into a residential subdivision, by owners Chedworth Properties Limited.

TGH CEO Mike Pohio was pleased with the decision to allow the re-zoning of the land.

people of Hamilton to build a real community at Ruakura with an exciting mix of work, live and play elements”

“It means we can unlock higher value uses of the land for Waikato-Tainui and we are one step closer to a dynamic new community on the east side of our city,” says Mike. “We are excited about the potential both for Waikato-Tainui and the people of Hamilton to build a real community at Ruakura with an exciting mix of work, live and play elements.”

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The TGH team is now advancing carefully, taking time to review the decision to make sure every element of the project is considered.

“We are still studying the detail closely as you can imagine, with the ruling coming in at over 500 pages and it certainly won’t be an overnight project,” he says.

Overall it is expected to take 50 years to complete this long-term development. A number of timing options are possible to match the availability of funding, market demand for the development and the needs of the Waikato region.

The long term plan for Ruakura ties in closely with the aspirations of Whakatupuranga 2050. It supports economic self-determination, investment in education and building tribal pride. Long term Ruakura is expected to generate over

10,000 new jobs – creating new employment and business opportunities for both our iwi and the wider community.

Light industry and learning A 260 hectare light-industry park will be the first stage to be developed. With this area alone around three times the size of the Highbrook Business Park in Auckland, it is no surprise that economic modelling shows the entire Ruakura development has the potential to boost the gross regional product of the area by $4.4 billion.

Another driving factor will be what TGH have called the learning precinct, which will be developed to complement the existing AgResearch campus and the Waikato Innovation Park.

When complete, the new precinct will total 108 hectares.

“We are seeking a development to help put Hamilton on the map for the next 50 years, make our community proud and generate sustained prosperity for the people of Waikato-Tainui” Waikato products to the world The logistics phase is expected to be next off the blocks. 195 hectares have been reserved for the logistics precinct, 32 of which will be for the state-of-the-art hub where containers will be distributed and changed from one transport form to another. Warehousing will be located directly adjacent to the hub, which will make for an internationally competitive supply chain.

This hub will greatly improve the Waikato region’s connection with the ports in Auckland and Tauranga. Given Ruakura’s close promixity to major rail links and the proposed Waikato Expressway, it will be a driving force in freight distribution by both rail and road.

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When the precinct is fully operational it will have the ability to process one million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers each year. With freight volumes projected to double over the next two decades, this site is a response to strong growth. The initial stage of the hub is expected to reach completion in 2021, in time to manage this rise in volume.

“This will make Hamilton and the Waikato a more prosperous and better place to live,” says Mike “It will eventually generate over 10,000 jobs, utilise rail and take up to 65,000 truck journeys per year off the road.”

Homes for Hamiltonians The residential area of Ruakura will be situated in the north of the development, where up to 4500 residents will have a home in a range of traditional, medium and high-density sized housing. In total, 1800 properties will be built in accordance with strict quality guidelines on the 138 hectare area, 116 of which are currently held by Chedworth.

Also included in the development are three shopping precincts, with the largest being based around a supermarket in the learning precinct.

Open public space has been prioritised in the plans and 10 percent of all land has been set aside for this, with cycleways, walkways, reserves and recreational facilities integrated throughout Ruakura.

As these broad plans are rolled out TGH will continue working closely with key stakeholders, just like it has done during the inquiry process.

“We will be making a point of working very closely with the members of Waikato-Tainui, local community, businesses and councils over the coming months as we work through the next planning steps,” says Mike.”

“We are seeking a development to help put Hamilton on the map for the next 50 years, make our community proud and generate sustained prosperity for the people of Waikato-Tainui.”

Pictured: Artist impressions of Ruakura developments

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Hopuhopu redevelopment Phase one complete The Hopuhopu redevelopment project is set to move into phase two after remedial work to repair the Te Kauhanganui Debating Chambers is now complete.

Operations Adviser Whetu Taukamo has been overseeing the project and says work on the Chambers was a priority as the building had severe water damage. “Like many of the buildings built around the same time, the Chambers suffered from leaky building syndrome which caused extreme water entry through the roof and exterior walls.

“This meant everything – the exterior walls and the entire roof, had to be replaced completely,” says Whetu. “Working closely with construction company, Brymer Group, has ensured the design risks which let water into the building have now been mitigated.”

He says progress has also been made to the rest of the Hopuhopu complex with the surveying of underground services and a CCTV scan now complete. “We have also engaged with the Waikato District Council who will be paying for and overseeing the relocation of the water reservoir in front of the College further towards Ngaaruawaahia.”

The Te Kauhanganui Debating Chamber will reopen on 20 November. Phase two of the project is the repair and replacement of all the underground services, including fibre connection and the storm and waste water system, and the construction of two separate buildings for the carvers and maintenance teams. Work on phase two is set to begin next year.

Getting behind Kiingitanga Day Waikato-Tainui was among the guest speakers that presented at Kiingitanga Day – an annual event run by the University of Waikato.

for iwi is a rewarding opportunity as their mahi involves working on initiatives that will directly benefit tribal members now and in the future.

Te Arataura Chairman Rahui Papa formed part of a panel discussing Ngaa Pakanga Whenua – The Flashpoints of War. His koorero focussed on the land wars of Waikato, which gave the audience a valuable insight into the battles of Rangiriri and Ooraakau.

Across the tribal group, Waikato-Tainui has more than 100 staff and is involved in a number of initiatives that require expertise in a range of areas, including environment, tribal development, law, communications and business.

Waikato-Tainui staff, who are also graduates of Waikato University, spoke to students about their experiences working for an iwi organisation. They all shared the view that working

If you are interested in pursuing a career working with iwi, then get in touch with Waikato-Tainui to have a chat about potential opportunities for secondments, internships or work experience. Email info@tainui.co.nz or call 0800 TAINUI today!

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IWI a partner in healthy rivers project A major project will bring Waikato-Tainui a step closer to realising its vision of restoring the water quality of the Waikato and Waipa rivers.

The Waikato Raupatu River Trust (WRRT) is part of the Healthy Rivers Plan for Change/Wai Ora: He Rautaki Whakapaipai Project, a collaborative project which aims to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers.

Tim Manukau (Environment Manager, WRRT) says, “The project plays a vital role in restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the rivers for current and future generations as it aims to reduce sediment, bacteria and nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) from entering water bodies, including groundwater, in the rivers catchments.”

Tim says, “The CSG is part of the wider project, which the Waikato River Iwi of Waikato-Tainui, Maniapoto, Tuuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Raukawa and the Waikato Regional Council are co-governing and co-managing.”

“Our aim is to restore the water quality of our rivers to the level that Kiingi Taawhiao could have expected in his time”

Each month the CSG attend workshops around the river catchments, and in September were hosted by WRRT at Turangawaewae Marae. “We presented to the group on Waikato-Tainui history, perspectives and the Waikato-Tainui Environmental Plan – Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao,” says Tim. “Our environmental plan will form the basis of Waikato-Tainui engagement in the project.”

He says the project is significant and will involve working with various stakeholders to develop changes to the Waikato Regional Plan. “Collaboration with stakeholders and the community is key in developing the plan change and achieving lasting outcomes.”

The environmental plan seeks to ensure that fresh waters within the rohe of Waikato-Tainui are drinkable, swimmable and fishable in all places. Tim says, “Our aim is to restore the water quality of our rivers to the level that Kiingi Taawhiao could have expected in his time.”

A 25-strong Collaborative Stakeholder Group (CSG) is representing stakeholders and the wider community in the project and will recommend solutions to decision makers.

The wide-ranging group includes Maaori interests, farming, horticulture, forestry and environment/NGO representatives.

For more information on the Healthy Rivers Plan for Change/ Wai Ora: He Rautaki Whakapaipai Project see waikatoregion.govt.nz/healthyrivers. Tribal members can also subscribe to an e-newsletter to receive the latest news on the project.

Waikato-Tainui JOINS with ACC Improving the experiences of Maaori is the focus of a partnership between Waikato-Tainui and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

Under the partnership, Waikato-Tainui will work with ACC to enhance their strategy which seeks to improve their responsiveness to Maaori and their whaanau.

Michelle Nathan, Group Manager – Tribal Development Unit, says “We’re keen to work with ACC to improve the quality of outcomes and experiences for our people.”

She says, “This partnership reflects the commitment of

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both our organisations to ensure the effective delivery of services to Maaori.”

Her sentiment is shared with Scott Pickering, ACC's Chief Executive, who says “This is the first of many partnerships we hope to establish, to help improve injury prevention, care and recovery outcomes and experiences for Maaori.

Waikato-Tainui and ACC formalised their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding signed in September.

We have had 48 Marae sign up for the free Marae Insurance. These marae are: 1. Hiiona 2. Horahora 3. Kai-a-te-mata 4. Kaitimutimu 5. Makaurau 6. Maketu 7. Mangatangi 8. Mangatoatoa 9. Matahuru 10. Maungatautari 11. Maurea 12. Mokai Kainga 13. Motakotako 14. Nga Hau e Wha 15. Ngaa Tai E Rua 16. Ngaatira 17. Okapu 18. Okarea 19. Owairaka 20. Parawera 21. Pohara 22. Poihakena 23. Purekireki 24. Rakaunui 25. Raungaiti 26. Rukumoana 27. Tauhei 28. Taupiri 29. Tauranganui 30. Te Akau 31. Te Aramiro/Kaharoa 32. Te Awamaarahi 33. Te Iti o Haua 34. Te Kauri 35. Te Koraha 36. Te Kotahitanga 37. Te Ohaki 38. Te Papa O Rotu 39. Te Papatapu 40. Te Tokanganuianoho 41. Turangawaewae 42. Waikare 43. Waimakariri 44. Waingaro 45. Waipapa 46. Waiti 47. Weraroa 48. Whatapaka

Ensuring our marae are safeguarded for future generations is the driving force behind the Waikato-Tainui Collective Marae Insurance Package.

For any Waikato-Tainui marae that have not yet signed up or for more information please contact Manihera Forbes on 0800 Tainui or maniheraf@tainui.co.nz to discuss.

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FINAL DECISION ON TRIBAL STRUCTURE NEARS On 23 November Te Kauhanganui will make a decision on a new governance and representation structure for Waikato-Tainui.

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his decision will be the result of a 20-month review of the iwi’s governance structure. The goal is to confirm a fit-for-purpose governance and representation structure that enables the iwi to build on the successes of the past 20 years and take those accomplishments to a much greater level of social, cultural, environmental, educational and economic achievement.

The challenge for Te Kauhanganui is to determine which model – the Marae or Status Quo Plus – will most successfully drive our aspirations.

“There’s no doubt that this review is one of the most significant kaupapa we have undertaken in recent years,” says Maxine Moana-Tuwhangai, Chairman of Te Kauhanganui.

“It has been an opportunity for iwi members to be involved in the discussion about the type of structure that will drive our tribe forward. The preferential vote results across all adult iwi members are a clear indication of what the majority of those who voted want to see.”

She says Te Kauhanganui must give consideration to the preferential vote results, especially given the significant

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support for the Marae Model. If confirmed, the Marae Model would see the following primary changes: • Clarification of the roles and responsibilities of the Representation body and the Governance (Executive) body.

• Increased accountability for Governance (Executive) appointees via job descriptions.

• Guidance in the selection of representation appointees via recommended skill requirements.

• Reduction in marae representatives .

• Creation of an Office of the Group CEO responsible for tribal-wide strategic management oversight.

Nanaia Mahuta, co-Chair of the Governance and Representation Review team, says the vote result is evidence members want to continue to collectivise the benefits of Treaty settlements.

“Waikato-Tainui is now a substantial organisation. We represent 66,000 beneficiaries and have an asset value of more than $1 billion. Members want the type of change that will deliver greater transparency and accountability for decisions,

as you would expect for any significant entity,” she says.

“They want a structure that will realise our long-term vision for social, cultural, environment and economic success. This is an exciting time for the tribe to set our expectations for good governance and plan for a future notable for providing tangible benefits that improve the lives of our members.”

“Waikato-Tainui is now a substantial organisation. We represent 66,000 beneficiaries and have an asset value of more than $1 billion” The final decision in November will mark the completion of the Review team’s responsibilities and Nanaia acknowledged the support and contribution of all those who had contributed to the review.

“Every member of the team recognised the importance of this kaupapa to the future of our iwi. Everyone has contributed their time, skills and the benefits of their experience and I thank each of them sincerely for their generosity.”

She also commended the many members who participated in the review by contributing thoughts and ideas and providing feedback.

The adoption of change will require a transition process and planning is underway to ensure implementation begins immediately upon a final decision by Te Kauhanganui. A transition management team has been appointed and the new structure will formally commence following triennial elections in February 2015.

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OPPORTUNITY FOR RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL Waikato-Tainui receives Right of First Refusal (RFR) on crown property as part of the 1995 Waikato Raupatu Settlement. These properties are commonly houses from Housing New Zealand. If you would like to be on the email list for notifications of houses that become available, please email Manihera Forbes on maniheraf@tainui.co.nz with ‘RFR’ in the subject line.

TE HOOKIOI STORY IDEAS WANTED We’re on the hunt for interesting story ideas to be featured in upcoming issues of Te Hookioi!

The aim of Te Hookioi is to highlight the awesome mahi our tribal members are involved in and to celebrate their achievements. So if you have a great story idea or event coming up then let us know via email at info@tainui.co.nz and your story or event could feature in the next issue of Te Hookioi.

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scholarship opens door of opportunity environmental programme shapes rangatahi kaitiaki

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Scholarship opens the door of opportunity An amazing opportunity has been opened up for Rangitaawhiti Nepe-Pohatu (Rangitaa) who is the third Waikato-Tainui rangatahi to ever receive a Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) scholarship.

Rangitaa (Ngaati Mahuta), a Year 13 student from Te Wharekura o Raakaumanga, is an outstanding and high achieving student. She has achieved her NCEA Level 3 with Excellence and has also won national titles in both kapa haka and ki-o-rahi – proving that she has what it takes to succeed.

Next year she’ll be studying towards a Bachelor of Management Studies degree at the University of Waikato. Rangitaa says she sees tertiary study as a challenge to venture outside her comfort zone, but is a challenge that she knows will pay off.

When asked about her role models, Rangitaa says “My whaanau, they inspire me with their knowledge, courage, humour, awesome cooking and love for whaanau and marae”.

Looking ahead Rangitaa dreams of having a business degree and working within the accounting sector.

She plans to return the gratitude to her “My decision to strive whaanau and scholarship sponsors by towards supporting and working hard, developing and growing her knowledge.

adding value to myself, my whaanau and my marae will empower me to succeed”

So what does Rangitaa’s PwC scholarship offer? PwC will financially contribute towards her university fees, provide a three month internship, plus assign her with a PwC mentor to assist and guide her during her studies.

Rangitaa sees her scholarship as a way to share her knowledge and skills, and to add value to her whaanau and marae. She dreams of one day assisting Waikato-Tainui with Maaori economic development by building the capacity of our marae and hapuu for self-governance and self-determination.

“My decision to strive towards supporting and adding value to myself, my whaanau and my marae will empower me to succeed,” says Rangitaa.

The PwC Scholarship Programme has been running for ten years and each year hundreds of students apply nationwide. This year 22 scholarships were awarded with only two offered in Waikato. The scholarship recognises students who have notable achievements across a range of activities, who have career aspirations aligned with PwC, and who demonstrate leadership in their schools and or communities.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME SHAPES RANGATAHI KAITIAKI

he backdrop of Karioi maunga and the serene surroundings of Mootakotako Marae on the North Island’s west coast provided the perfect ending for students attending the final Tai Tumu Tai Pari Tai Ao Leadership Programme.

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Rangiriri, Waireinga and Manuaitu Water quality sampling and collection along the Waikato River and Whaingaroa Harbour Pest control monitoring methods Observing native freshwater species including tuna (eel) and inanga (whitebait) Traditional activities such as mahi raaranga/weaving and tukutuku panels

Developed by the Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development and the Waikato Raupatu River Trust, the programme is a pilot environmental leadership programme for rangatahi (8 years - 18 years). It draws directly from Waikato-Tainui’s Environmental “Our environmental Plan - Tai Tumu Tai Pari Tai Ao. “Our environmental plan is the blueprint that the next generation will follow to protect and restore our natural resource,” says College Director, Dr Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai.

“The Tai Ao programme aims to build awareness among our rangatahi and to stimulate their interest into learning more about resource and environmental management.”

plan is the blueprint that the next generation will follow to protect and restore our natural resource”

Held during the April, July and October school holidays, 23 primary school students and 26 secondary school students attended with each week-long camp consisting of a themed module - Mana Whenua (Land), Mana Tangata (People) and Mana Wai (Water).

“We’ve designed the programme to complement the science curriculum already offered in schools but with a focus on increasing the children’s understanding of Waikato-Tainui’s environmental plan and tribal history,” adds Sada Charlie, a member of the College’s Academic Programmes team that led and facilitated the programme.

Over the course of all three school holidays, students participated in a series of environmentally-focused activities including: • Plant and seed propagation at the tribal nursery • Heritage trails to key tribal landmarks such as Kaawhia,

“We were fortunate to have a number of interns from the College, River Trust and tribal nursery working with our tamariki and rangatahi throughout the programme. We also had some great keynote speakers and environmental experts who gave their time to make it such a success,” says Sada.

For Haakona Rangiawha (Waikato/Ngaati Porou), a Year 10 student at Hamilton’s Ngaa Taiatea Wharekura, hosting the final camp at Mootakotako, was a “real high”.

“It’s been awesome and I’ve learnt a lot on the programme.

Mootakotako is my marae and I’ve grown up on our farm so the environment is really important to my whaanau. It’s definitely changed the way I see things and what I need to do to make a difference.”

The vision of the environmental plan is taken from a maimai aroha composed by Kiingi Taawhiao, and retells of his longing and adoration of the taonga and natural resources of his homeland.

It is the aspiration of Waikato- Tainui to restore the environment to the state that Kiingi Taawhiao observed when he composed his maimai aroha.

“We’re hopeful the Tai Ao programme will inspire students to pathway into further environmental studies and create a sense of leadership amongst our rangatahi, ultimately prompting them to become champions of the tribe’s environmental plan,” says Sarah.

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