Iwi Noticeboard 16 from the Beginning Te Whakaminenga O Kāpiti Has Ceremony Held at Raukawa Marae, Ōtaki
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iwinewsletter Pēpuere 2015 Waitangi Day at Whareroa Beach Iwi Commissioners to be appointed to PDP Economic Development supported by grants Waitangi Tribunal ngā korero tuku iho iwi on the coast iwi on the coast iwi 1 contents building iwi capacity what's been going on Waitangi Day at Whareroa Park 4 iwi commissioners to be appointed for PDP hearings Resigning of the Memorandum of Partnership Council has recognised the value of iwi input to the Proposed District Plan “It also continues the involvement of iwi in the PDP process, which dates (PDP) for the Kāpiti District, by choosing to appoint an iwi commissioner from the preparation stages of the PDP via the establishment of a Tāngata to the Hearings Panel which will eventually make decisions on matters Whenua District Plan Review Working Party,” he said. report backs raised in submissions to the PDP. Council staff will now create a shortlist of possible iwi candidates for Building iwi capacity The iwi commissioner will sit alongside an independent chairperson and submission to Council, which will make the final selection. As far as Iwi Commissioners to be appointed to PDP 3 be accompanied by another independent commissioner. Two elected elected members are concerned, only those councillors who hold members will complete the five-person panel. accreditation as commissioners under the Resource Management Act are Young RMA Commissioners' success 3 The confirmed independent appointees named so far are former Kāpiti able to be appointed to the panel. Citizenship Ceremony at Raukawa Marae 3 Borough Councillor Alistair Aburn as the independent chair and Wellington urban planner David McMahon as the independent commissioner. Both “These appointments are not expected to be made until at least three are very experienced hearing commissioners. months before the start of the hearings. This is to avoid possible conflict with the Local Government elections at the end of 2016, when sitting projects Mayor Ross Church said the decision to appoint an iwi commissioner councillors may not be re-elected or may decide not to stand,” said Mayor Earthworks and Archeological sites info 6 reflects the fact that the PDP covers issues of great significance to iwi - in Church. particular protection of waahi tapu and of natural values. It is therefore Otaraua Park named 7 desirable that the panel include a commissioner with proven expertise in If anyone would like further information, matters of interest to iwi. they can email [email protected] or phone Council on (04) 296 4700 or 0800 486 486. economic development moving citizenship ceremony Māori Economic Development grant 10 The Mayor, Ross Church was interviewed on 19 February by Te Manu Korihi about the Council's decision to formally appoint an iwi Engaging with the Long Term Plan 10 at raukawa marae commissioner to the Proposed District Plan hearings panel. This is seen as a positive reinforcement of the partnership that iwi has with Council and emphasises the importance of tikanga in the decisions to be made environment in the district plan in Kāpiti. Waikanae River Recharge Update 12 Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua appointed 13 young commissioners' success Porirua Harbour Cleanup 13 Mahinarangi Hakaraia (Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki) and Mahina-a-rangi Baker, (Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai) successfully completed their RMA Commissioner events training in December last year. Congratulations. Paekākāriki Exhibition Remembers 8 The ART confederation of the three coastal iwi, Ātia Awa, Raukawa and Toa, was set up in the 1930's as Waitangi Tribunal Ngā Korero tuku iho 15 a forum where iwi could negotiate their affairs. When ART sought a memorandum of understanding with Kāpiti Coast District Council in the 1990's, they estab- profile lished Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti in 1994. Kāpiti Tours offer deal to whānau 11 The Kāpiti Coast District Council and Iwi of this Mayor Ross Church (atl eft), Queenie Rikihana-Hyland and Rakauoteora Te Maipi district have looked after their relationship for more flank newly declared New Zealand citizens at Raukawa Marae in November. pānui press 14 than 20 years, making their collaboration unique in terms of Treaty partnership arrangements in New Zea- Each year Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti in partnership with Council host an annual Citizenship Ceremony on a local marae. In November 2014, over land. 100 people including 38 recipients, their family and friends, attended the Mahinarangi Hakaraia iwi noticeboard 16 From the beginning Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti has ceremony held at Raukawa Marae, Ōtaki. This is always a special evening focused on harmonising different cultural attitudes to for candidates, tāngata whenua and the Council. For many, it is usually the Mahina-a-rangi Baker first time thay have been on a marae. resources and solve local issues Examples of the core competencies RMA Commissioners need, includes: according to national legislation. cover: Matao Ropata, Waitangi Day at Whareroa Beach From the first karanga from Ngāti Raukawa, guests were supported by correctly identifying the nature of issues arising during a hearing in terms of image courtesy Wiremu Grace the RMA and relevant planning documents Primarily involved with issues to Council kaumātua Rakauoteora Te Maipi and Council tikanga support group, Te Waka. Guests enjoyed an evening rich in tikanga Māori and do with resource management, recognising common decision-making biases and applying cognitive strat- whanaungātanga. egies to minimise their impact it has also worked to ensure that the Māori World view is better demonstrating impartiality and integrity editor's note edition 3 After the pōwhiri, the citizenship ceremony began with candidates systematically and appropriately testing and questioning the evidence and represented and understood in taking the oath, or affirmation of allegiance. Karakia and waiata feature " Compassion and forgiveness are the ultimate sources of power decisions of others the broader community. regularly inside the programme and the evening was topped off with an for peace and success in life .... demonstrating commitment to appropriately and fairly assessing and Dalai Lama opportunity for people to mingle after enjoying light refreshments. weighing evidence mauri ora Kāpiti Coast District Council was one of the first councils in New Zealand making balanced contributions during deliberation and obtaining and meetings 2015 to hold citizenship ceremonies on a marae. The first ceremony was held clarifying relevant views from other panel members billie taylor on Raukawa Marae in November 2008. [email protected] 10 March, 14 April, 26 May, 14 July and formulating a reasoned decision independently of others. 2 3 waitangi day at whareroa beach images courtesy Wiremu Grace Waitangi Day 2015 was hosted by Ngāti Toa in partnership with the Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti. They chose the poignant venue of Whareroa Beach memorandum of partnership at Queen Elizabeth Park, with the backdrop of Kāpiti and Motungārara Islands, where the Treaty was originally signed by Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha. resigned by iwi This year represents the 175th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi. For Ngāti Toa, 2015 also marks the first year since signing their treaty settlement. "A good time to reflect on the treaty in relation to Ngāti Toa and the relevance of the treaty today" said Reina Solomon, Resource Management Advisor for Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira. Thousands of people turned up for the Waitangi Day commemoration. While some chose to walk the distance to the beach site, others jumped on the tram to arrive in time for the pōwhiri. The pōwhiri included a wero and speeches from Kahu Ropata and Hohepa Potini of Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Supporting manuhiri to the event, was Council’s kaumātua Rakauoteora Te Maipi. Mayor Ross Church and Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council Fran Wilde spoke at the conclusion of the pōwhiri. Then the days commemorative activities began. The lineup of music for the day started with the beats of Majik Paora Majik, followed by East of Kingston, Nathan Rei, Jahnetix Anaru Grace, Soul Collective Tama, II Twenty Tepora Samia, Only the Kingz, Reagan Hapeta Gastro and concluded with Soul Collective, a Nathan Rei whānau band . (from left) Ann-Maree Bukholt of Te Āti Awa, and Carol Reihana of Ngāti Toa resign the Memorandum of Partnership with Mayor Ross Church at Waitangi Day. There was also an acoustic stage featuring young emerging performers. Jerome & Skylah with their haunting taonga puoro, Taara Rice, Josie Teniteni ‘This year marks 175 years since our ancestors signed Te Tiriti and Ainslie Allen, Esmay Goodman, Devon Walsh, Paranihia Potini-Solomon o Waitangi. Our three iwi here on the coast are working hard and Chris Elise. Many whānau were encouraged to take advantage of the Open with Council to forge a relationship that is true to what our Mic sesssion. ancestors desired, it is one of ‘partnership’. Today we re-signed our Memorandum Partnership. This is the 21st year since we signed the Kai always an essential favourite included a selection of Thai and Persian food original Memorandum. We are proud of what this partnership has alongside sausage sizzles for the tamariki, tacos, gourmet burgers, fry bread, achieved. We are the longest example of council and iwi working finishing with donuts, hot waffles, icecream and berries. Adults enjoyed a collectively to build our community for our future generations’. good coffee as they settled into the feel of the day. Crowds increased steadily throughout the day with numbers estimated around 4,000. Rupene Waaka Chair Te Whakaminega o Kāpiti 4 5 report back otaraua park named earthworks and archeological sites information In 2010 the three iwi of the Kāpiti Coast, Ngāti Raukawa, Āti Awa, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira joined together to review the Kāpiti Coast District Council District Plan. The iwi used a kaupapa Māori framework to do so and as a result, 193 tikanga, or policy suggestions surfaced.