MINUTES OF A meeting of the Maori Committee
Date: Tuesday 17 February 2015
Time: 10.15 am
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Council Chamber Hawke's Bay Regional Council 159 Dalton Street NAPIER |
M Apatu
R Barker
T Belford
H Hilton
J Maihi-Carroll
A Manuel
F McRoberts
M Paku
D Pipe
P Prentice
F Wilson
R Maaka
R Puna
Proxy Rangi Puna for Beverley Kemp-Harmer
Morry Black for Mike Mohi
Marge Hape for Brian Gregory
Councillor Scott for Councillor Graham
In Attendance: H Codlin – Group Manager Strategic Development
V Moule – Human Resources Manager
G Ide – Manager, Strategy & Policy
O Wade - Scientist
N van Pelt – Minutes Secretary
1. Welcome/Apologies/Notices
In Chairman Mike Mohi’s absence, Dr Roger Maaka welcomed everyone to the meeting and Mr Piri Prentice offered a karakia.
Resolution
MC1/15 That Dr Roger Maaka acts in the role of Chairman at today’s meeting.
Prentice/McRoberts
CARRIED
Dr Maaka took the Chair.
Resolution
MC2/15 That the apologies from Messrs M Mohi, B Gregory, B Blake, Ms B Kemp-Harmer and Cr R Graham be received.
Barker/Hilton
CARRIED
2. Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflict of interest declarations.
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Short Term Replacements |
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Councillor Barker suggested that the Council send a letter of thanks to Mr Haraki. |
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The Maori Committee agrees: 1. That Rangi Puna, Morry Black, Marge Hape, Councillor Christine Scott be appointed as member/s of the Maori Committee of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for the meeting of Tuesday, 17 February 2015 as short term replacements(s) on the Committee for Beverley Kemp-Harmer, Mike Mohi, Brian Gregory & Councillor Rex Graham 2. That Dr Roger Maaka be the appointed Maori Committee Representative on the Corporate and Strategic Committee to replace Shaun Haraki. CARRIED |
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Maori Committee Held on 16 December 2014
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Minutes of the Maori Committee held on Tuesday, 16 December 2014, a copy having been circulated prior to the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed as a true and accurate record. CARRIED |
5. Matters Arising From Minutes of the Maori Committee Held on 16 December 2014
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
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Call For any Minor Items not on the Agenda |
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That the Maori Committee accepts the following minor items not on the agenda, for discussion as item 14. Cr Barker – Council assistance for Matatini |
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Follow-ups from Previous Maori Committee Meetings |
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1. That the Maori Committee notes there are no “Follow-up Items from Previous Maori Committee Meetings” for consideration at today’s meeting. CARRIED |
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Incorporating Tangata Whenua Views |
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Helen Codlin took the committee through her report and highlighted the main issues and the reasons for recommending a joint committee with councillors and members of the Regional Planning committee to review how HBRC currently incorporates tangata whenua views, how council effective is that involvement and what do other councils do that we could consider. Members expressed some concern that this process might be viewed as procrastination particularly related to the Maori Committee request to Council for consideration as part of the LTP process. It was reinforced that a priority request for consideration in the LTP process was the establishment of a second tier Maori position that was part of the Council executive. The feeling of members of the committee was that this appointment should be considered independently of the proposed review. The appointment of an Executive position could assist with the outcome of the review. The issue for both tangata whenua and council is that the future ‘make up of representative bodies for both entities is somewhat unclear at present so it will take time to establish a new level of equilibrium and we should be patient with each other. Mr Prentice stated that a positive step had been taken with the settlement entities meeting with NKII to look at how they best worded together and clarify the different functions they had. Cr Wilson said that he found the discussion very useful and suggested an amendment to the resolution to reflect that the Council takes the issues seriously. There was some debate over the need to develop the functions and focus of such a role before it was created. This process would be done between Council and the Maori Committee once council gave approval for a position to be created. In general the committee supported the idea of a joint working party review. |
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The Maori Committee recommends that Council: 1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted policy on significance and that Council can exercise its discretion under Sections 79(1)(a) and 82(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision due to the nature and significance of the issue to be considered and decided. 2. Agrees to undertake a review of HBRC’s practices to incorporate tangata whenua values to determine how HBRC can best incorporate tangata whenua values and how it can best support the Regional Planning Committee. 3. Agrees to establish a working group of tangata whenua representatives from the Maori Committee (2) and the Regional Planning Committee (2) and Councillors(2) to assist staff in the Review Project, principally: 3.1. Agreeing the Terms of Reference for the Phase 1 Review 3.2. Agreeing the selection criteria and process for appointment of the consultant 4. Endorses the following Maori Committee members for the working group: 4.1 Mr Mike Mohi (Chair of Maori Committee) 4.2 Marei Apatu (Maori Committee member) 5. Considers provisional funding in the draft Long Term Plan for the implementation of Phase 2. 6. Provides funding for a 2nd tier position as part of the LTP 2015-25 process and finalises the functions as agreed between Council and the Maori committee. CARRIED |
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Iwi Hapu Management Plans |
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Mr Ide presented the proposed changes to the Iwi Hapu Management Plan receiving process for the committee to consider and explained the legal requirements of the RMA in terms of IHMP’s and the relative ‘weighting’ that Council needed to afford IHMPs depending on whether they had been endorsed (or not) by an Iwi Authority. The main point of the presentation was to revise the Council process so that IHMPs were presented to the Regional Planning Committee as they were the committee of council that would have to take them into account when creating or changing council plans. At present the process is for the Maori Committee to be presented with IHMPs. While the rationale for the change was accepted by the committee there was some concern around some of the terminology used and how much effect the RPC would have in ‘actioning‘ the intent of the IHMP. The Maori committee reinforced that it is essential the RPC has a meaningful role to play in the planning process. |
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1. That the Maori Committee: 1.1. receives the ‘Iwi/Hapu Management Plans’ report. 1.2. Agrees that any future iwi/hapu management plans are to be presented to the Regional Planning Committee. 1.3. Agrees that copies of any future iwi/hapu management plans are to be provided to members of the Maori Committee. 2. The Maori Committee recommends that Council: 2.1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted policy on significance and that Council can exercise its discretion under Sections 79(1)(a) and 82(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision due to the nature and significance of the issue to be considered and decided. 2.2. Notes that iwi/hapu management plans must be received and are considered to be lodged at the moment the document is passed to the Council via a staff member or other duly authorised person (e.g. the Chairman) acting on behalf of the Council; and cannot be declined or returned to tangata whenua if the relevant iwi authority has acknowledged the iwi/hapu management plan.
2.3. Amends the Council’s process for receiving iwi/hapu management plans so that any such plans are presented to the Regional Planning Committee and copies of plans are provided to members of the Maori Committee. 2.4. Agrees that the Council continues to offer the opportunity for groups to present their iwi/hapu management plan(s) to the Regional Planning Committee at a location of the Group’s choosing or at a Regional Planning Committee meeting. 2.5 Compiles and reviews, in association with the Regional Planning Committee and the Maori Committee, a list of ‘Iwi authorities’ for the purpose of the RMA processes. CARRIED |
Mr Mike Paku left the meeting at 12.19pm
Cr Rick Barker left the meeting at 12.21pm
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Update on Current Issues by HBRC Chairman |
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Cr Wilson indicated that the interim Chief Executive had been in discussions with Des Ratima around supporting the Matatini event, and that Council is keen to support the event, most likely through the main organising body, NKII. LTP process we have to put out a document that is a bit more meaningful and easier to read. Cr Wilson reinforced that the big six is still the priority and contains strong reference to collaboration with Maori. The committee was assured that Mr Mohi as chair of the Maori Committee had made it clear at the last Regional Council meeting that the Maori committee wanted to see progress on their LTP proposals and in particular the second tier appointment and the possibility of Council creating an internship for Maori. |
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1. That the ‘Update on Current Issues by the HBRC Chairman’ be received. CARRIED |
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Parliamentary Commissioner's Update Report on Longfin Eels |
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Viv gave a verbal update on the Parliamentary Commissioners update report on longfin eels, outlining the outcomes of the report; the main one being that the Minister for Primary industries has decided against imposing a fishing ban for longfin at this stage. The Commissioner seems to still be of the opinion that a ban should be imposed and will be keeping a close watching brief on developments. |
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1. That the Maori Committee receives the report on the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s Update Report on Longfin Eels. CARRIED |
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Estuarine and Coastal Water Quality |
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Mr Wade Acting Senior Scientist, gave the committee an update on recent estuarine and coastal water quality issues both in terms of identifying the cause of problems and also what Council can do to mitigate the problems. |
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1. That the Estuarine and Coastal Water Quality report be received. CARRIED |
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February 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update |
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Mr Ide outlined the main issues arising through the Council’s statutory advocacy role since the last meeting. He particularly highlighted the HDC decision to allow a resource consent for a Whirinaki sub division despite concerns from the Regional Council. |
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1. That the Maori Committee receives the February 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update report. CARRIED |
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Minor Items Not on the Agenda |
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Closure:
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 12.49pm on Tuesday 17 February 2015.
Signed as a true and correct record.
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