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Taranaki Iwi Trust Annual General Meeting Sunday 17 October 2010 Te Niho o Te Atiawa, Parihaka Commencing at 11.30am AGENDA Karakia Apologies General Business: I. Taranaki Iwi Trust – Annual Report II. Taranaki Iwi Fisheries Ltd – Annual Report III. Taranaki Iwi Land Claim IV. Amendment to Trust Deed For further information contact the office. Copies of the Annual report can be requested from the Office. Te Whare Tuuranga Koorero o Taranaki PO Box 929, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Plymouth 4340, Cnr Bayly Road and Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth Ph: 06 7514285 Fax: 067514286 or Email: [email protected] October 2010 From the Chair Tenei ra te mihi atu nei ki a koutou nga uri o Taranaki huri rauna i te ika e takoto nei, taea noatia ki te Waipounamu, tatu atu ki nga tai e wha o te ao e huri nei i runga i tona huri poki. Nei ra te mihi ki ho tatou mate huhua kua riro nei, he oti ano, koutou katoa kua riro i te mumu, kua riro i te awha, haere, haere, haere atu ra. He oti ano tatou te hunga ora tena koutou katoa. It is with pleasure that the Taranaki Iwi Trust provides this update to iwi members as we continue to progress a number of matters on behalf of nga uri o Taranaki. On behalf of the Trust I welcome Wayne Mulligan and Peter Moeahu onto the Trust and also congratulate Hone Niwa and Leanne Horo on their re election as Trustees. I would also like to thank Keith Manukonga for his contribution to the Trust over the years. There have been many developments since our last newsletter including the relocation of the Iwi Trust office from the old Pungarehu Post Office to the corner of Bayly Road & Ocean View Parade, Moturoa, New Plymouth. The Trust encourage Iwi to continue to attend Wananga and hui a iwi and we would welcome your attendance at our Taranaki Iwi Trust Annual General Meeting to be held on 17 October 2010 at Te Niho o Te Atiawa, Parihaka commencing at 11.30am. 2010 Trust Election Completed John Niwa and Leanne Horo have been re-elected with Wayne Mulligan and Peter Moeahu the two newly elected Trustees to the Taranaki Iwi Trust. The results were notified following the declaration from the independent returning officer. The Trust was pleased with the number of nominations received being 12 in total for four vacancies. The Trust sent out over 1500 voting forms to adult registered members and were pleased with the voter turnout. The Trust is hopeful that voter participation will increase over time as the ability to cast a vote is one of the key benefits of being a member of Taranaki Iwi. The Trust thanks those members who took the time to exercise their vote and would like to express its thanks and appreciation to all candidates who stood for election.
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Taranaki Iwi Trust Annual General Meeting

Sunday 17 October 2010 Te Niho o Te Atiawa, Parihaka

Commencing at 11.30am

AGENDA Karakia Apologies General Business:

I. Taranaki Iwi Trust – Annual Report

II. Taranaki Iwi Fisheries Ltd – Annual Report

III. Taranaki Iwi Land Claim IV. Amendment to Trust Deed

For further information contact the office. Copies of the Annual report can be requested from the Office.

Te Whare Tuuranga Koorero o Taranaki PO Box 929, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Plymouth 4340, Cnr Bayly Road and Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth

Ph: 06 7514285 Fax: 067514286 or Email: [email protected] October 2010

From the Chair Tenei ra te mihi atu nei ki a koutou nga uri o Taranaki huri rauna i te ika e takoto nei, taea noatia ki te Waipounamu, tatu atu ki nga tai e wha o te ao e huri nei i runga i tona huri poki. Nei ra te mihi ki ho tatou mate huhua kua riro nei, he oti ano, koutou katoa kua riro i te mumu, kua riro i te awha, haere, haere, haere atu ra. He oti ano tatou te hunga ora tena koutou katoa. It is with pleasure that the Taranaki Iwi Trust provides this update to iwi members as we continue to progress a number of matters on behalf of nga uri o Taranaki. On behalf of the Trust I welcome Wayne Mulligan and Peter Moeahu onto the Trust and also congratulate Hone Niwa and Leanne Horo on their re election as Trustees. I would also like to thank Keith Manukonga for his contribution to the Trust over the years. There have been many developments since our last

newsletter including the relocation of the Iwi Trust office from the old Pungarehu Post Office to the corner of Bayly Road & Ocean View Parade, Moturoa, New Plymouth. The Trust encourage Iwi to continue to attend Wananga and hui a iwi and we would welcome your attendance at our Taranaki Iwi Trust Annual General Meeting to be held on 17 October 2010 at Te Niho o Te

Atiawa, Parihaka commencing at 11.30am.

2010 Trust Election Completed John Niwa and Leanne Horo have been re-elected with Wayne Mulligan and Peter Moeahu the two newly elected Trustees to the Taranaki Iwi Trust. The results were notified following the declaration from the independent returning officer. The Trust was pleased with the number of nominations received being 12 in total for four vacancies. The Trust sent out over 1500 voting

forms to adult registered members and were pleased with the voter turnout. The Trust is hopeful that voter participation will increase over time as the ability to cast a vote is one of the key benefits of being a member of Taranaki Iwi. The Trust thanks those members who took the time to exercise their vote and would like to express its thanks and appreciation to all candidates who stood for election.

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He Maimai Aroha ki a Te Miringa HohaiaKua katanuku te tihi o Taranaki i te rironga o teenei o taatou

ki Hineruakipouri.

Ka tangi raa te ngakau ki a Te Miringa i kapohia nei e te ringa kaha o aitua. E

kore e mutu nga mihi ki a ia i whakapou nei i toona kaha moo runga moo haana mahi whakakorikori nei i te iwi . It is with sadness that Taranaki Iwi, Parihaka and Taranaki whanui mourn the loss of a prominent figure in the political and cultural affairs of Taranaki iwi. Te Miringa played a

pivotal role in the representation of Taranaki Iwi and Parihaka evidence to the Waitangi Tribunal in the early 90’s. He also played an integral role in the revival of traditional Parihaka waiata and poi. Over the years Te Miringa has touched many and continued the legacy of Parihaka through has undying commitment to nga ra karanga. For decades he advocated for Maori land rights and both researched and authored material on Taranaki Iwi and Parihaka history. He lived on the Taranaki coast at Te Ikaroa, close to Parihaka Pa.

He was also an advocate for the arts - curating the exhibition "Parihaka:

The Art of Passive Resistance". He was also instrumental in setting up Taranaki's Parihaka Peace Festival in 2005

Te Miringa believed that the Taranaki Iwi/Parihaka Claim is an opportunity for the Crown to Settle on matters that constitute a most severe breach for them as Treaty Partners. It is an historic and pivotal point in our Nation’s history, providing us all the opportunity to address the breaches and move forward into a new world. Before his unexpected passing Te Miringa led the Cultural and Historical wananga.

Terms of Negotiation Signing On 17 March 2010 the Taranaki Iwi Trust and the Crown signed Terms of Negotiation at Puniho Pa.

Chairman of the Taranaki Iwi Trust, Tokatumoana Kevin Walden, says that the signing heralds a new chapter in Taranaki Iwi history. “This is a significant milestone for Taranaki Iwi in progressing the resolution of our claim, not just settling historical grievances with the Crown but as a means of building a prosperous future for the tribe. It’s a difficult process to leave grievance behind and move toward building a more prosperous future – but that’s our challenge,” says Tokatumoana. It was a splendid day with support from not only Taranaki Iwi but our whanaunga

from around the mounga and the wider community.

The Terms also define the claimant group i.e. who will benefit from the settlement or settlements, and include agreement that: the negotiations are conducted in accordance with the agreed guiding principles set out below and that they will be without prejudice, that the settlement will be fair, durable, comprehensive and final, and will provide the

foundation for an improved relationship with the Crown. The terms of negotiation are a significant milestone in the journey towards settlement of our historical Treaty claims. They set out the objectives, guiding principles and ground rules that the Crown and Taranaki Iwi will abide by during negotiations ahead of us. The guiding principles refer to utu, which is explained as balance and reciprocity and sets the tone to address the fundamental imbalance in the existing relationship between Taranaki Iwi and the Crown. A copy of the Terms of Negotiation can be requested from the Iwi Office or downloaded at www.ots.govt.nz

Utu/Whakaaronui The principle of utu means balance

and reciprocity, including the accompanying value of

manaakitanga, requiring respect, empathy and generosity

Future Prosperity Tirohangaroa

The principle of future prosperity means the commitment of the

parties to negotiating outcomes that are to the greatest possible benefit of Ngaa Uri o Taranaki

Good Faith/Te Pono The principle of good faith means honesty and sincerity of intention

and includes fostering a negotiating environment of mutual trust and

confidence between the parties. In the interests of transparency, this

involves the parties discussing their settlement framework, objectives

and policies

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Claims Leadership Team Appointed The Taranaki Iwi Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of the Claims Leadership team. Taranaki Iwi Trust Chairman Tokatumoana Walden says “the trust is extremely pleased with the calibre and capability that has been brought together to lead the Iwi Claim.” However it is with sadness that we lament the passing of Te Miringa Hohaia who has played a key role over the past months with his work preparing and delivering Wananga.

Jamie Tuuta (Chair) Jamie affiliates to Ngati Haupoto and Ngati Haumia and is a self employed consultant, advisor and company director. He has a background in governance, iwi development, Treaty settlements, policy and general management. He is the chair of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation and is the former chair of Te Runanga o Ngati Mutunga. Jamie has previous settlement negotiation experience as both a negotiator and advisor. He is a member of the Government appointed Bioprospecting Taumata and is a member of the Governments PEAK Group for Sustainable Land Management. Jamie is also a member of the Investment Advisory Panel for the Primary Growth Partnership. He was recently acknowledged with a Sir Peter Blake leadership award. Jamie is excited by the prospect of working with a capable experienced team to seek the best possible outcomes to assist future tribal cultural and economic development.

Mahara Okeroa Mahara was born in Waitara, Taranaki, and has strong tribal links to Te Atiawa in the North to Taranaki Iwi in the West, and Ngati Ruanui and Nga Rauru in the South. He holds graduate qualifications in the social sciences from Massey University. Over four decades he has built a career in education, senior management and governance

across a broad social spectrum. Mahara has recently been a Minister of State holding Ministerial portfolios in Education, Social Development, Conservation, Arts Culture and Heritage. He has held voluntary governance positions on numerous Trusts and organisations. Mahara’s formative years were spent at Parihaka where the teachings of Tohu and Te Whiti had a direct influence on both his attitudinal development and his aspirations. This early exposure seared into his consciousness the consequences of the policies of a settler government. Rather than leading to despair it galvanised deep in him a need to challenge this history. This is the platform that drives him to be part of a team that will create an alternative future for our people and our descendants.

Wayne Mulligan Wayne is honoured to be a member of the CLT. He was involved in assisting the Taranaki Iwi Trust to obtain a deed of mandate from Iwi members in 2009 and was part of a small dedicated team that developed terms of negotiations on behalf of Taranaki Iwi in early 2010. Wayne is one of eleven children and was born in Opunake and spent his early years at Puniho Pa and at the family homestead at Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Wayne’s whanau moved to their kainga in Petone when he was four years old and then settled in Featherston. He was educated at Featherston, Kuranui College, New Plymouth Boys’ High and Auckland University. Wayne is actively involved in Taranaki Iwi business both in Taranaki and Wellington (Taranaki Whanui Ki Te Upoko O Te Ika a Maui). He is steadfastly proud of Taranaki Iwi and of his hapu and Pa at Oakura, Puniho and Parihaka. He is in the process of building a kainga at Puniho Pa and intends to return to Taranaki over the next few years. Wayne brings both bussiness and negotiation experience. He also has extensive knowledge of Crown settlement policy and systems and is fully aware of the nature of the settlement process and the pragmatism that is required. Wayne is a director and trustee on a number of businesses and trusts and holds a Masters of Management specialising in systems thinking and leverage.

Peter Charleton Peter is of Ngati Haumia descent and is keen to obtain for the iwi the best possible return to recompense Crown acts and omissions of treaty breaches. Knowing that we cannot expect the return of land confiscated or obtain the full monetary value of their past acts and omissions.

Peter was in practice as a chartered accountant for 40 years and was a partner in Ernst & Young from 1982 until 1997 and then a partner with Staples Rodway. Peter concentrated on agricultural work which included dairy factory secretarial and auditing, veterinary groups, bobby calf pools, and farmers’ financial accounting. From 1977 he also served Parininihi Ki Waitotara as Secretary,

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What is the role and function of the Taranaki Iwi Claims Leadership team? The CLT operates according to a Terms of Reference which sets out the role and functions of the CLT. The primary role is to achieve the Trust’s Vision for settlement. In doing so, the CLT will provide ongoing advice in relation to the conduct of negotiations to settle the Historical Claims of Taranaki Iwi. The CLT has three functions:

1. Governance and leadership; 2. Recommendatory and Advisory, and 3. Reporting.

How was the Claims Leadership Team appointed?

In appointing members to the claims Leadership Team the Trust had regard to the core capability of the group should include identified skills, experience and specific expertise such as but not necessarily limited to the following:

• An understanding and knowledge of Taranaki Iwi history and Taranaki Iwi Claim issues; • An understanding and knowledge of Crown Treaty Settlement policy and process; • Negotiation and strategy; • Critical and strategic analysis; • Governance, Commercial and financial acumen; • Communications, relationships and networks; and • Te Reo Maori and Taranaki Iwi Tikanga.

board member, CEO and prior to his retirement in 2006 was the General Manager of PKW Farms Ltd for two years. Peter brings excellent networks and a determined approach to negotiation and business case diligence and development. He has prior experience negotiating with the Government through the Maori Reserve Land Amendment negotiations in the mid nineties.

Fay Mulligan Fay affiliates to Nga Mahanga and currently lives at Puniho Pa. Fay has been a Trustee for Puniho Pa for some time now in the role of secretary. She has also been part of the leadership of the development of Puniho Pa in recent years. She is passionate about her role of trustee and is very dedicated and prudent in her duties for the pa.

Fay is a current trustee of the Taranaki Iwi Trust and was involved in the development of the Iwi Trust from RIO to MIO status. She has represented the Trust at Te Ohu Kai Moana hui in Wellington and also in workshops in Taranaki. She has a very keen interest in the development of sound policies that are fair and robust. Secondly, she places importance on sound financial management and policies to ensure transparency and accountability. Fay has a demonstrated commitment to her marae, hapu and Taranaki Iwi and is excited about the challenges ahead in relation to the iwi’s settlement negotiations.

She is looking forward to dedicating the time and utilising her skills to pursue the best outcomes for nga uri o Taranaki Iwi.

Tokatumoana Kevin Walden Tokatumoana lives in Oakura, and has Te Atiawa, Ngati Maru and Taranaki Iwi whakapapa. Toka has a clear

understanding of issues facing Taranaki Iwi following years of dedication to iwi affairs. Toka began a career in the education sector in 1982 and recently completed eight years working with Te Puni Kokiri in various roles, the most recent of

which was as Regional Director for Taranaki and Acting Regional Director for Whanganui and is currently employed as the Poukurataiao for the Department of Conservation. Toka is currently the Chairperson of the Taranaki Iwi Trust and prior to this was the Chairperson for Te Runanga O Taranaki Iwi Incorporated for eight years. He is committed to leading the Taranaki Iwi Trust into the future and is passionate about the opportunities a Treaty Settlement will provide for the hapu and iwi of Taranaki Iwi. He believes this is a very exciting time for Nga Uri o Taranaki as we progress to negotiate our Treaty Settlement Claim and that the Trust continually has the support of the Iwi members to working towards a prosperous future. Kia kaha tatou.

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Taranaki Iwi Claims Manager Appointed

The Taranaki Iwi Trust and the

Claims Leadership

Team are pleased to announce the appointment of Liana Poutu as

the Taranaki Iwi Claims Manager. Liana is a mokopuna of Uncle Ted Tamati and comes to the iwi from Kahui Legal where she has worked as a senior solicitor since January 2008. Liana commenced legal practice in 2001 and joined Kahui Legal in January 2008. Prior to joining Kahui Legal Liana worked for Russell McVeagh in their Māori Legal, Litigation and Public Law teams.

She has extensive experience representing iwi groups before the

Waitangi Tribunal, where she has acted in the Te Tau Ihu, Wai 262 Flora and Fauna, National Park and Whanganui Inquiries, and in the Māori Land Court. Liana also provides advice to clients in the areas of corporate and iwi governance, intellectual property and public law issues.

Taranaki Iwi Claims Leadership Team Chair Jamie Tuuta says “we are pleased to attract someone of the calibre and experience of Liana, as she brings a range of skills that will assist the Trust and CLT to achieve our vision and goals for settlement.”

Liana is excited by the challenges ahead and the opportunity to contribute to this significant programme for Taranaki Iwi. Liana will play an integral part in the

general facilitation and coordination role between the CLT and the Trust and will work closely with the CLT Chair to lead the settlement process.

Liana is also a Trustee on the Wellington Tenths Trust, Trustee on Tuhono Trust, Te Reo o Taranaki Trust, the Bayly Road Land Trust and a Board member of the Advancement for Māori Opportunities (Maori leadership programme) and

For any claims related matters please contact Liana at the Trust Office or by email [email protected].

Taranaki Iwi Chairs Forum

The Iwi Trust has made a concerted effort to consolidate relationships with key stakeholders during the past year. In particular, participating in the Iwi Chairs Forum which was established to provide a collective forum for the Iwi of Taranaki to discuss and share experiences. Taranaki Iwi Chairman Toka Walden sits on the Taranaki Iwi Chairs Forum on behalf of Taranaki Iwi.

The forum has focused on generic issues that confront all iwi such as the foreshore and seabed, minerals, oil and gas, water and other natural resources. Many of these matters require a collective response and it is sensible that the Iwi of Taranaki work together. Recent issues that have been discussed and progressed include

the repeal of the Foreshore and Seabed Act and Whanau Ora which is an initiative led by Tariana Turia to assist in strengthening whanau to address the issues within their whanau. This initiative is looking at better coordinating services to be more responsive to the needs of the whanau.

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Taranaki Iwi Claims Wananga a Success The Taranaki Iwi Claims Wananga have proved a success following the launch of the Wananga series at Oakura on Sunday 11 July 2010. To date over 220 people have attended Wananga at Oakura, Oeo, Toroanui, Te Potaka, Te Paepae and Te Puniho. The Claims Leadership Team and Trust are encourged by the interest of whanau to learn and share koorero.

The Oakura Wananga focused on the origins of Taranaki Iwi with Te Miringa Hohaia presenting Taranaki Iwi whakapapa and history relating to our tauheke mounga Taranaki and other prominent Taranaki tupuna. Sir Paul Reeves provided some valuable insights and observations regarding the Treaty settlement process with reference to his experience with the Port Nicholson Block Claim. He underscored the importance of unity and preparing early for post settlement and impressed upon everyone the importance of this process.

Invited speaker Bill Dacker presented aspects of his research on the ploughman prisoners of Parihaka. Bill has spent some years researching the Pakakohi and Parihaka Ploughman prisoners that

were sent to Dunedin. Bill shared the many connections between Ngai Tahu and Taranaki and the relationships that were established from the time that our tupuna arrived in Dunedin to the present. Bills presentation was very informative and provided a clear picture of the experiences of our tupuna who were imprisoned in the South Island.

The first of the cultural and historical wananga was held at Oeo on Saturday 24 July. The purpose of going to Oeo was to reaffirm the relationship between Taranaki Iwi and Tamaahuroa and provided an insight into the various whakapapa connections and stories linking Tamaahuroa to Taranaki. Ka mihi hoki a Taranaki Iwi ki ho tatou

whanaunga o Tamaahuroa, nei ra te mihi ki a Tupu a horonuku me Tupu a hororangi taea noatia ki a koe e te whare manaaki Rongorongo he oti ano koutou ra Rangiroa i manaaki nei, i hapai nei i te kaupapa kia Wananga tahi tatou.

On Sunday 25 July the Claims Leadership Team provided an update of the process to date at Toroanui marae. Following the update CLT member Mahara Okeroa presented a concept plan relating to key themes to be discussed in the course of the Parihaka wananga.

The third of the Cultural Historical Wananga was held at Te Potaka Pa on Saturday 14 August. The

wananga started with the Hau Kainga sharing korero on the various pukaawa (reefs) and tauranga ika along the coast and stories relating to the Pa and whanau. Te Miringa provided a review of material covered to date and then recounted the story of Tumuaki and Hinetuahoanga, the orgin of the name Rahotu and an account of the 1852 case regarding Taranaki Mounga and the reaffirmation of Taranaki Iwi’s relationship to Taranaki at that time.

Following the wananga at Te Potaka the second Parihaka wananga was held at Te Paepae where Mahara Okeroa provided further discussion points on the themes he had provided at Toroanui and Jamie Tuuta provided information including newspaper articles relating to our Tauheke who had been imprisoned for ploughing in 1879.

The most recent cultural and historical wananga was held at Te Puniho where presentations were made by Simon George relating to various whakapapa that was collated and held by his tupuna kuia Akanihi Himiona. Keith Manukonga shared korero relating to Nga Mahanga and Denis Ngawharepounamu provided a presentation on his research on Kurahoupo waka.

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Pataka Whata Pilot a Success The Pataka Whata model was a pilot programme involving, Ngati Ruanui, Nga Rauru and Taranaki Iwi and the commercial fishing operation Egmont Seafoods Ltd, with assistance and support being offered by Te Ohu Kaimoana. The Pataka system was designed to allow the use of commercial vessels and premises to catch and store fish for particular customary purposes. The complex series of regulations around customary non-commercial fishing has inhibited such arrangements in the past.

Over the past year the focus has been on establishing the systems and processes needed to clear the way for the pilot to begin. Te Ohu Kaimoana was been heavily involved with the three iwi in successfully achieving this, and the 12-month pilot programme came to an end on 30 September 2010. The pilot has now been successfully completed and policies and processes have been put in place for the permanent implementation of the Pataka system. Requests for fish for tangihanga can be made through local kaitiaki or the Iwi Office. Once requests are made they will be processed by the office and then approved

electronically and sent to Egmont Seafood Ltd. The Pataka system provides fish for Tangi, Iwi AGM and Kaumatua hui. The Trust has also met with Ministry of Fisheries officials regarding further training for our iwi kaitiaki.

Update from the Taranaki Iwi Trust Office Taranaki Iwi Trust Office Manager Kerry Walsh has settled into the new office surroundings in New Plymouth. South Taranaki District Council Peter Moeahu and Kerry Walsh currently represent Taranaki Iwi on the South Taranaki District Council Iwi Liaison Committee. The Iwi Liason Committee meetings are held six weekly and discuss various matters that relate to iwi and Maori in the region. The Iwi Liason Committee also administers the Tangata Whenua Liaison Fund. All applications are made to the council and are then referred back to the Trust for allocation. This is an annual fund and closes in April. This year the following roopu received funds from a total pool of $18,821: Te Rangikapuia $9,571.93, Opunake Primary School $8,250, Taranaki Primary Schools $1,000. The Trust also manages the resource consent process for Taranaki Iwi and has continued to receive a number of resource consents relating to various land based activities. At present all

resource consents are received by the Office and Hapu are contacted and supported through the process to deal with any matters relating to a particular resource consent application. Strategic Plan Late last year the Trust completed its Strategic Plan facilitated by Price Waterhouse Coopers. The plan focused on the next 5 to 10 years. Recently the Trustees met with Price Waterhouse Coopers to review where we are at with the plan. From this meeting it became clear that we needed to review our approach and to be more realistic about what is achievable in light of our current resources. The Trustees are also looking at what work we will undertake outside of the Treaty Settlement process and what matters contained in the Treaty settlement programme cross cut with matters set out in our strategic plan. Following the review the Trustees have a clearer understanding of the key priorities and tasks that they will be responsible for over this next period.

The Trust is keen to hear from and discuss with hapu and or marae committees strategic aspirations and goals so that the Trust can consider how it might assist their growth and development. This may include training opportunities available around governance vs management, tikanga on the marae, charitable Trusts, financial management etc. The Trust can provide the necessary contacts and networks to assist in organising this kind of training. If there are projects that marae want to undertake then the trust maybe able to support the development case on where the marae can access funds or other resources to support the project. Mapping Project The Iwi Trust has been working on a Mapping Project with Te Puni Kokiri. The purpose of the project was to identify various lands held within the Taranaki iwi rohe such as, Department of Conservation Lands, Local Government, marae, reservations and Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation. This will be an ongoing project.

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Taranaki Maori Trust Board Update

At the recent Hui a Iwi at Te Puniho Pa a presentation was made on the Taranaki Maori Trust Board. The Trust Board held

its AGM at Aotearoa Marae recently and presented a number of options on the future of the board including status quo, reconstitution in a different form and disestablishment. The Taranaki Maori Trust Board was formed on 22 September 1930 under the Native Land Amendment Act and the Native Land Claim Adjustment Act 1928. Its inaugural members were appointed by Order in Council and were: Rangihuna Pire (Chair), Sir Maui Pomare, Wi Kupe Raungaiti,

Tupito Maruera and Rima Wakarua. The Board was later reconstituted in 1934 and the number of members was increased to 6 being Rima Wakarua, Tupito Maruera, Pouwhareumu Toi, Tukotahi Tokotaua, Hapi Love Wi Tako and Nohomairangi Te Whiti. The Trust Board was set up as a consequence of the Sims Commission to receive and administer the compensation from the Government for and on behalf of its beneficiaries – the iwi of Taranaki. The Trust Board is not a representative body for Taranaki Iwi, however, it assumed this representation role over many years and is accountable to the Minister of Maori Affairs.

At present the Trust Board is assessing its future options and discussing these matters with Iwi. The Trust Board is also looking at a number of matters that need addressing as part of this process such as the annuity and the entities that the Trust Board holds representation. Taranaki Iwi is now represented on the Trust Board by Iwi Trust Chairperson, Tokatumoana Kevin Walden who has replaced Te Miringa Hohaia. Tokatumoana will be working with the Iwi Trust Trustees to provide a Taranaki Iwi position on the future of the Board.

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Upcoming Dates

Taranaki Hui & Wananga Dates

October 2010 Saturday 16th Oct 2010, 10.00 am - Historical and Cultural Wananga (Orimupiko Marae) Sunday 17th Oct 2010, 11.30 am - Taranaki Iwi Trust Hui a-Tau (Te Niho)

November 2010 Saturday 13th Nov 2010, 10.00 am - Hui a-Iwi (Toroanui) Saturday 20th Nov 2010, 10.00 am - Historical and Cultural Wananga (Oakura Pa) Sunday 21st Nov 2010, 10.00 am - Parihaka Wananga (Te Paepae)

December 2010 Sunday 12th Dec 2010, 10.00 am - Hui a-Iwi (Oakura Pa)

Hui a-rohe Dates

Auckland Sunday 31st Oct 2010, 10.00am - Claims Update Hui Waipuna Conference Centre

58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland

Christchurch Saturday 6th Nov 2010, 10.00 am - Claims Update Hui Copthorne Hotel, 776 Colombo Street, Christchurch

Dunedin Sunday 7th Nov 2010, 10.00 am - Claims Update Hui Kingsgate Hotel, 10 Smith Street, Dunedin

Wellington Saturday 4th Dec 2010, 10.00 am - Claims Update Hui Pipitea Marae, 55 Thorndon Quay, Wellington

Nau mai haere mai!


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