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RUAPUHA UEKAHA HAPU TRUST Annual Report 2015 RUAPUHA UEKAHA HAPU TRUST Annual Report 2015 Celebrating 125 years of guiding at the Glowworm Caves Whakarongo ake ki te tangi a te manu nei A te maa-tui, tui tu….i, tuituia Tui i runga, tui i raro Tui i roto, tuia i waho Ka rongo te po, ka rongo te ao Tuia i te muka tangata i taakia mai I Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa Hawaiki paama-mao te hono ki wairua Ki te whai ao, ki te ao marama Listen to the cry of the bird The female tui unite, unite, united Unite above, unite the depth Unite within, unite the outer Hear this oh night, hear this oh world United by the bonds of man, originated from The Hawaiki beyond To the joining of the spirits From the outer world, world into light. Contents Agenda Page 2 Chairman’s Report Page 3 Financial Report Page 4 Education Report Page 6 Minutes of the Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust AGM 2014 Page 8 125th Anniversary of guiding at the Glowworm Caves Page 12 Trust Activities 2013-2014 Page 14 Meet the people involved with the Trust Page 16 Page 1 - Annual Report 2015 2015 Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust Annual General Meeting 10am, Saturday 30 May, 2015 Tokikapu Marae Agenda Mihi / Karakia Apologies Chairman’s Report Financial Report - Financial Performance and Position 2014 Education Sub-Committee Report Minutes of the last meeting - 15 March, 2014 General Business Page 2 - Annual Report 2015 Chairman’s Report Peter Douglas In 1990 Sir Paul Reeves was the Governor General, Geoffrey Our responsibility now is to look forward and think what we Palmer the Prime Minister, Koro Wetere was the Minister of hope to be in 25 years’ time when we celebrate the 50 year Lands and Minister of Maori Affairs. Queen Elizabeth visited anniversary. New Zealand to mark the 150 year anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and opened the Commonwealth Games The Trust has a responsibility to its many beneficiaries to do in Auckland. There were only three television channels, there was work that helps them in years to come. We have rejected the no internet and cell phones weighed about a kilogram each. notion of paying out dividends however small they might be, but we must take on the greater responsibility of designing how we On 14 June 1990 the Crown and the claimants, the people from will work to help our people in the future. How can we help our Ngati Ruapuha and Ngati Uekaha, reached an agreement which young people make their place in the world, how can we help was mediated by retired Judge Peter Trapski. Everyone involved our kaumatua pass on to us what they have learnt. was new to this sort of agreement and to this sort of work. Treaty settlements are negotiated, settled and legislated regularly We have made some small advances in the past year, the trust in New Zealand these days, and they follow a well-worn path. runs a programme of Education Grants funded by a dedicated In 1990 there was no template to follow, there was nothing to Education Endowment Fund. This approach will see us growing base or compare our work or experience with. Both sides to the our work in this area in years to come. We are pleased with the agreement were forging something new, both sides could not response we have received to date. anticipate how things might develop in the years to come. We have secured further order in the management of our funds The settlement was straight forward, it allowed for the continuing and how we expect to run our Trust once the Maori Land Court commercial operation of the Glowworm Caves while recognising has confirmed our position. the return of land to the claimants. A licence provided sufficient security for the commercial operator and a reliable source of income for the claimants. A loan of $1,000,000 to be repaid by Peter Douglas a proportion of the royalties received was to help with social and Chairman economic development. The agreement established new Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust relationships and responsibilities with government and with the commercial operators. Much has happened in our world since 1990. There was a great deal of activity in the years that followed the settlement where people felt the need to take advantage of opportunity and to assume the responsibility that comes with the roles they held. Regrettably we have spent an inordinate period in the Maori Land Court and our work has been fettered by its direction but we have come through that and we are in good health. Page 3 - Annual Report 2015 Financial Report 2014 RUAPUHA UEKAHA HAPU TRUST Statement of Financial Performance and Change in Trust Equity For the Financial Years Ended 31 March 2014 2013 INCOME Caves Royalties 1,027,452 913,774 Investment 232,821 424,386 Total Income 1,260,273 1,338,160 EXPENDITURES Contributions - 14,391 Funds Management 34,717 14,621 Meetings and Events 27,476 47,072 Caves Management 1,587 17,495 ICT and Database 52,421 12,755 Research 23,484 17,973 Administration 73,920 53,856 Depreciation 7,444 10,041 Audit and Accounting 15,915 15,915 Legal 27,256 17,330 Insurance, Rates, Levies 12,250 21,629 Total Expenses 276,470 243,078 Net Income before Tax 983,803 1,095,082 Less: Tax (168,816) (164,594) Net Income 814,987 930,488 Trust Equity, beginning 6,077,130 5,203,633 Less: Non-Deductible/Capital Items (70,683) (56,991) Trust Equity, ending 6,821,434 6,077,130 RUAPUHA UEKAHA HAPU TRUST Statement of Financial Position At 31 March 2014 2013 $ $ ASSETS Cash 170,526 38,766 Investments Funds under Management 5,878,499 4,511,942 Forestry 525,608 523,478 Total Investments 6,404,107 5,801,004 Sundry 126,189 120,870 Related Party 728,475 726,818 Property Plant and Equipment 132,468 136,664 Total Assets 7,561,765 6,824,122 LIABILITIES Creditors 8,341 24,511 Accrued Liabilities 172,108 162,599 Related Party 559,882 559,882 740,331 746,992 TRUST EQUITY 6,821,434 6,077,130 Return On Average Trust Equity $1,000,000 18% Return on Trust Funds $900,000 16% $800,000 14% $700,000 12% $600,000 10% $500,000 8% $400,000 6% $300,000 4% $200,000 $100,000 2% $0 0% 2012 2013 2014 Net Income ROE Page 4 - Annual Report 2015 Key Activities 2014 Audit Report Research Registration Investment Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO) Risk Profile Risk Level Priority Capital Protection Medium to Low 1 Timeframe 4-5 Years 2 Income/Growth Balanced 3 Volatility Medium 4 Liquidity Medium 5 Moderate Profile: Funds Asset Allocation Mar-14 Mar-13 Allocation Target Income Focused: 60 % Fixed Income Fixed Income 11% 4% 26% 9% Shares Shares Growth Focused: 40% 52% Property Cash /ST 28% 56% 14% Deposits Cash / ST Property Deposits Page 5 - Annual Report 2015 Education Report In March 2014, the Trust adopted its Education Strategy. The Education Grants Summary Table vision of the Strategy is that our people lead prosperous and Category Amount Grant Total productive lives and take their place as future leaders of the hapu Year 7 18 $ 150 $ 2,700 and of their communities. The Well-Being Education Framework was later developed to implement the strategies and initiatives Year 8 14 $ 150 $ 2,100 aimed at assisting hapu trust members to meet their educational Year 9 34 $ 200 $ 6,800 needs and aspirations. Year 10 17 $ 200 $ 3,400 Year 11 20 $ 200 $ 4,000 In July 2014 the Trust Board approved the rollout of three Year 12 13 $ 200 $ 2,600 initiatives from the Well-Being Education Framework; education Year 13 8 $ 200 $ 1,600 grants, free subscriptions to Mathsbuddy and the establishment Apprenticeships/Work Related 2 $ 500 $ 1,000 of a $1m education endowment fund. Study National Certificate 20 $ 500 $10,000 Education Grants National Certificate 2 $ 250 $ 500 Education grants were offered from Year 7 to Year 13, to tertiary (fees under $250) students and for apprenticeships and work related study. In total, Diploma 6 $ 500 $ 3000 188 applications were received and 183 approved. The Post Graduate Diploma 2 $ 500 $ 1000 break-down of grants per sector is as follows; Undergraduate 22 $ 500 $11,000 • 32 intermediate grants $ 4,800 Masters 4 $1000 $ 4,000 • 92 secondary grants $18,400 PhD 1 $2000 $ 2,000 • 58 tertiary grants $ 31,500 Total 183 $55,700 • 2 apprentice/work related study grants $ 1,000 Budget for 2014 $75,000 • Total $ 55,700 Surplus $19,300 Page 6 - Annual Report 2015 In the secondary sector grants made up 50% of the funds Mathsbuddy Programme distributed. In the tertiary sector hapu trust members are In 2014 the Trust offered 100 free subscriptions to Mathsbuddy. undertaking study at various levels ranging from national Yearly subscriptions for this programme are normally over $300 certificate, diploma, post graduate diploma and undergraduate per student however, the Trust was able to register as a school through to masters and doctorate programmes. The Budget for and get the benefit of a hugely discounted school rate per 2014 had a surplus balance of $19,300. student. We had 49 students sign up for the course ranging from Year 0 to Year 11. Total cost for the programme was $448. Lastly, there are a wide range of tertiary studies being undertaken This year we are fortunate to have Lloyd Keung coordinate the by our people including hairdressing, horticulture, fashion design, Mathsbuddy programme.
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