Agenda of Maori Committee - 13 February 2018

Meeting of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council Maori Committee

Date: Tuesday 13 February 2018

Time: 10.15am

Venue:

Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga

Orchard Road, Hastings

NAPIER

Agenda

Item Subject Page

1. Welcome/Notices/Apologies

2. Conflict of Interest Declarations

3. Short Term Replacements for 13 February 2018 Meeting 3

4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Mãori Committee held on 12 December 2017

5. Follow-ups from Previous Mãori Committee Meetings 5

6. Verbal Update on Current Issues by the HBRC Chief Executive

7. Focus - Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga

Decision Items

8. Confirmation of Tangata Whenua Representatives on the Mãori Committee 9

Information or Performance Monitoring

9. Regional Pest Management Plan Review Update 11

10. Kia Koi- Kia Ukauka- Kia Tātau – Smart Preservation for us all! 15

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Māori Committee

Tuesday 13 February 2018

SUBJECT: Follow-ups from Previous Māori Committee Meetings

Reason for Report

1. Attachment 1 lists items raised at previous meetings that require follow-up, who is responsible, when it is expected to be completed and a brief status comment. Once the items have been reported to the Committee they will be removed from the list.

Decision Making Process

2. Staff have assessed the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only, the decision making provisions do not apply.

Recommendation

That the Māori Committee receives the “Follow-up Items from Previous Māori Committee Meetings” report.

Authored by:

Leeanne Hooper

Governance Manager

Approved by:

Liz Lambert

Group Manager External Relations

Attachment/s

⇩1

Follow ups from previous Mãori Committee Meeting

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Māori Committee

Tuesday 13 February 2018

Subject: Confirmation of Tangata Whenua Representatives on the Maori Committee

Reason for Report

1. The purpose of this report is to confirm tangata whenua representatives on the Māori committee resulting from recent organisational changes in Wairoa and Napier.

Background

2. At the 17 October 2017 meeting, the Mãori Committee adopted its Terms of Reference and Charter; at the same time confirming the membership of:

2.1. three representatives each nominated by the tangata whenua of Heretaunga Taiwhenua, Wairoa Taiwhenua, Tamatea Taiwhenua and Te Whanganui a Orotū Taiwhenua

3. Changes for the Committee’s confirmation and recommendation to Council include:

3.1. For Wairoa Taiwhenua – Ms Michelle McIlroy is nominated by Kahungunu Executive to replace Mr Duane Culshaw, and Ms Teresa Smith confirmed as proxy representative.

3.2. For Te Whanganui a Orotū Taiwhenua – Mr Api Robin and Ms Ata Te Tomo are nominated as representative. Mr Hōri Reti is nominated by Tangoio Marae to fill the role of Te Whanganui a Orotū Taiwhenua proxy representative.

Decision Making Process

4. Council is required to make every decision in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act). Staff have assessed the requirements in relation to this item and have concluded:

4.1. The decision does not significantly alter the service provision or affect a strategic asset.

4.2. The use of the special consultative procedure is not prescribed by legislation.

4.3. The decision does not fall within the definition of Council’s policy on significance.

4.4. The persons affected by this decision are members of the Maori Committee.

4.5. The decision is not inconsistent with an existing policy or plan.

4.6. Given the nature and significance of the issue to be considered and decided, and also the persons likely to be affected by, or have an interest in the decisions made, Council can exercise its discretion and make a decision without consulting directly with the community or others having an interest in the decision.

Recommendations

1. That the Māori Committee receives and notes the “Confirmation of Tangata Whenua Representatives on the Maori Committee” report.

2. That the Māori Committee accepts the appointments of Tangata Whenua representatives, being:

2.1. Ms Michelle McIlroy representing Wairoa Taiwhenua and Kahungunu Executive, and Ms Teresa Smith as proxy member

2.2. Mr Api Robin and Ms Ata Te Tomo representing Te Whanganui a Orotū Taiwhenua and Hōri Reti as proxy member

The Māori Committee recommends that Council:

3. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy, and that Council can exercise its discretion 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.

4. Confirms the appointments detailed in 2. above, to the Māori Committee.

Authored by:

Joyce-Anne Raihania

Senior Planner Governance and Iwi Liaison

Approved by:

Liz Lambert

Group Manager
External Relations

Attachment/s

There are no attachments for this report.

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Māori Committee

Tuesday 13 February 2018

Subject: Regional Pest Management Plan Review Update

Reason for Report

1. To update the Committee on the Proposed Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) review process and release of proposal for public consultation.

Background

2. The Hawkes Bay Regional Pest Management Strategy 2013 (now Regional Pest Management Plan) is currently under review, with the release of the Proposal (hard copy attached for Committee members only) on 2 February 2018, for formal public consultation. The Regional Pest Management Plan is the main statutory document implementing the Biosecurity Act 1993 in the region; providing a framework for the management of plant, animal and horticultural pests in Hawke’s Bay.

3. The development of this Proposed RPMP commenced with a fit for purpose review of the current Regional Pest Management Strategy, undertaken in 2016. Internal workshops were held, followed by meetings with key stakeholders including DOC, horticultural sector, neighboring Regional Councils, Federated Farmers and contractors.

4. A Biosecurity Working Party (BWP) was formed, consisting of three appointed Councilors, being Fenton Wilson, Rex Graham and Tom Belford, and three appointed members of the Regional Planning Committee, being Karauna Brown, Apiata Tapine and Nicky Kirikiri. The BWP has the following functions:

4.1. Considering and recommending advice on the Regional Pest Management Plan review process and key issues;

4.2. Considering reports on the Regional Pest Management Plan and giving guidance on recommended approach and reviewing and giving guidance on the discussion document;

4.3. Reviewing and giving guidance on the proposal and to providing guidance on the alignment of the Regional Pest Management Plan and the objectives of the Hawke’s Bay Biodiversity Strategy;

4.4. Reviewing and giving guidance on received submissions.

5. A discussion document was released 12 June to 7 July 2017 for public consultation. A total of 98 submissions were received from this consultation process, which was used to help guide the development of the Proposed RPMP.

6. The consultation process resulted in the following key changes to the Regional Pest Management Plan.

Key changes to the Regional Pest Management Plan

7. Possums - reducing possum monitoring requirement (RTC) from 5% to 4%. This will assist in reducing the complacency amongst some land occupiers who are not undertaking regular possum control. It also sends a clear message of the regional and national objective of achieving predator free status by 2050. It is also proposed that there is a significant increase in the amount of monitoring undertaken within this programme.

8. Predators - inclusion of a new programme that allows the transition of Possum Control Areas to either Predator Control areas and/or Possum Eradication Areas.

9. Feral goats - inclusion of a Good Neighbour Rule, with the aim of managing the impact of feral goats on high biodiversity sites and the likely significant increase in investment regionally in plantings.

10. Chilean needle grass - increased surveillance programme during the flowering season to speed up detections of new sites and greater emphasis on pathway management, particularly making of hay.

11. Privet - addition of restrictions which require a doctor’s certificate/positive blood test prior to action being taken and privet must be within 50m of complainant’s residence or place of work.

12. Marine pests - inclusion of Mediterranean fanworm and clubbed tunicate as Exclusion pests and a level of foul rule for hulls (Craft Risk Management Standards).

13. Pests not currently in Hawke’s Bay – inclusion of the following pests in the Exclusion programme:

13.1. Alligator weed

13.2. Marshwort

13.3. Sabella

13.4. Senegal tea

13.5. Spartina

13.6. Styela

13.7. Wallaby

13.8. Yellow bristle grass

Operational Plan

14. All programmes sitting within a RPMP are required to have clear measurable outputs and outcomes, which are specified within the Monitoring section. This Monitoring section is integrated into the Biosecurity Annual Operational Plan, which goes to Council for approval prior to each financial year. The Operational Plan sets out the operational delivery for each programme and the monitoring and reporting requirements.

Proposed Regional Pest Management Plan Timeline

15. A timeline of the proposed RPMP review is outlined below.

2 February 2018	HBRC Comms	Proposed RPMP publicly notified
7 February 2018	Planning Committee	Update on RPMP process and release of proposal
13 February 2018	Maori Committee	Update on RPMP process and release of proposal
16 March 2018	Submitters	Submissions close
April 2018	Biosecurity Working Party	Public submissions considered by Council Biosecurity Working Party and Biosecurity Working Party agree recommendations to Council.
27 June 2018	Council	Revised RPMP adopted by Council
July 2018	submitters	Advice on Council decision provided to all submitters who then have 15 days to appeal to the Environment Court.

Decision Making Process

Staff have assessed the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only, the decision making provisions do not apply.

Recommendation

That the Maori Committee receives and notes the Regional Pest Management Plan Review Update staff report.

Authored by:

Mark Mitchell

Principal Biosecurity Advisor

Approved by:

Graeme Hansen

Group Manager Asset Management

Attachment/s

⇨1	Proposed Hawke's Bay Regional Pest Management Plan 2018-2038	Under Separate Cover
⇨2	Proposed Hawke's Bay Regional Pest Management Plan 2018-2038 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Cost allocation report	Under Separate Cover
⇨3	Hawke’s Bay Regional Possum Control Technical Protocol (PN 4969)	Under Separate Cover
⇨4	Hawke’s Bay Regional Predator Control Technical Protocol (PN 4970)	Under Separate Cover

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Māori Committee

Tuesday 13 February 2018

Subject: Kia Koi- Kia Ukauka- Kia TĀtau – Smart Preservation for us all!

Reason for Report

1. To provide an introduction to discussions about “Kia Koi- Kia Ukauka- Kia Tātau – Smart Preservation for us all!” presentation by Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga members.

Background

2. Following the review and update of the Regional Council’s Māori Committee’s Charter in 2017, it was agreed to develop a work programme, which would see the Regional Council engage with the Māori Committee members in the spirit that reflected authentic partnership. (p.3)

3. So discussions have commenced for the layout of the Māori Committee’s work programme 2018- 19.

4. Another key element within this Charter signed by the Māori Committee’s, Chairman, Mike Mohi and the Regional Council’s Chairman, Rex Graham on the 25 October 2017, included membership responsibilities.(p.5-6)

5. This presentation Kia Koi- Kia Ukauka- Kia Tatau – Smart Preservation for us all! by Māori Committee member Marei Apatu and Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga staff member, Dale Moffat, will provide the forum for discussing engagement and accountability of those who sit on the Māori Committee.

6. This was an exercise successful implemented by Te Runanganui o Heretaunga last year and has proven beneficial to all involved.

7. Your active participation is now requested.

Decision Making Process

8. Staff have assessed the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only, the decision making provisions do not apply.

Recommendation

That the Maori Committee receives and considers the outcome for action of the “Kia Koi- Kia Ukauka- Kia Tātau – Smart Preservation for us all!” presentation.

Authored by:

Joyce-Anne Raihania

Senior Planner Governance and Iwi Liaison

Approved by:

Liz Lambert

Group Manager
External Relations

Attachment/s

There are no attachments for this report.