Annual Report 2019 TE MANAKO NUI Our Vision 1880
Looking to the past to forge the future
To be the organisation that returns Ngati Whakaue to its full and rightful land ownership position, including titles to our reserves and recognition of mana over the Rotorua township.
TE WHĀINGA Our Mission
To manage and enhance our land and assets into sustainable wealth and benefits for our owners, tribe and community.
NGĀ WHAKAPONO Our Values
• Kia pono – honesty & integrity • Kia tika – professionalism, expertise and acumen • Kia aroha – respect and empathy
1 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 CONTENTS
Vision statements ...... 1. Contents ...... 2 Directory ...... 3 Minutes – AGM – 3rd November 2018 ...... 4 Chairman’s Report ...... 12 2019 Owner’s Grant Policy ...... 15 Operations Report ...... 18 Financial Report ...... 26 Governance Structure ...... 32 Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board Chairman’s Report ...... 33 Maori Land Court Successions ...... 35 Consolidated Financial Statements ...... 36
ENTITIES:
CRL – Casino Rotorua Ltd LHRDL – Lake House Resort Developments Ltd LRTL – Lake Road Tavern Ltd LTL – Lake Tavern Ltd POCT – Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust POT – Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust POHL – Pukeroa Oruawhata Holdings Ltd PLHL – Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings Ltd PLLP – Pukeroa Lakeside Limited Partnership PPL – Pukeroa Properties Ltd PPL2 – Pukeroa Properties (No .2) Ltd POLIL – Pukeroa Oruawhata Lakefront Investments Ltd POTSL – Pukeroa Oruawhata Trustee Services Ltd (as Trustee of Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust) RCL – Rotorua Casino Ltd WASML – Wai Ariki Spa Management Ltd WAHSSLP – Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Limited Partnership WHL – Waihunuhunukuri Holdings Ltd
Office: Pukeroa Oruawhata House 1/1176 Amohau Street, PO Box 12031 ROTORUA Phone (07) 348-8990 • Website: pukeroa .co .nz Accountants: Deloitte (Rotorua) Auditors: BDO Rotorua Limited Solicitors: Holland Beckett and Graeme Dennett Bankers: Bank of New Zealand and ANZ
Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 2 Trustees/Directors
Malcolm Short (Chairman) David Tapsell Rawiri Waru
Monty Morrison Tina Ngatai Tanira Kingi Non-Trustee Directors
Alec Wilson Jeanna Love Kiriwaitingi Rei (PLHL Director) Appointed 1/10/17 Appointed 1/10/17
Accountant General Manager Personal Assistant
Alexander Wilson Peter Faulkner Helen Crawford Property Team Property Manager Facilities Manager Property Administrator
Steve O’Sullivan Gary Herbert Lee Emery
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
CHAIRMAN: Malcolm Short
MINUTE TAKER: Helen Crawford
MIHI & KARAKIA: Monty Morrison
ATTENDANCE: 117
APOLOGIES: 44 RESOLVED: “That the apologies be received.” (Josie Scott/Miriama Searancke) Carried
MINUTES: Of the previous AGM held on 4th November 2017 were taken as read and confirmed. RESOLVED: “That the minutes of the meeting held 4th November 2017 be confirmed.” (Bryce Morrison/John Fenwick) Carried
Matters arising:
• Dean James stated that there is no reference to his request for financial support for the wharekai rebuild for Te Koutu marae in the minutes .
• Rawiri Bhana stated he requested an independent scrutineer be appointed for the 2018 election and this is not in the minutes .
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Malcolm Short read his report .
Malcolm paid homage to the passing of trustees, Stuart Harris and Pihopa Kingi .
Malcolm advised that Alec Wilson was retiring from the Trust this year and read the article in the AGM booklet recognising and honouring Alec’s contribution for over 37 years to Ngāti Whakaue and Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust .
Key points:
• Total distributions to owners exceeded $1million in the last financial year.
• Residential housing stock now 25 .
• Over 177 properties administered by the Group .
• Balance sheet has exceeded $280m .
• IRD Binding Ruling – enables grants to be paid tax free and enhances the tax effectiveness of the funding to the Charitable Trust .
• 3 major projects completed, Haupapa House, Kmart and the “Care Village” at Ngongotaha .
• Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is our major focus over the next few years . RESOLVED: “That the Chairman’s report be received.” (Malcolm Short/Peter Anaru) Carried
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
Questions from the floor:
1. Lauren James asked what decision has Pukeroa made in relation to the lands coming back to Ngāti Whakaue as per her question last year? Lauren stated she would like a more appropriate response than ‘Pukeroa are waiting on the outcome of the arbitration process which is back before the WJT trustees .’ Malcolm advised that is the most appropriate response he can provide at this stage .
2 . Tony Wihapi stated the WJT issue is a mana whenua issue and asked what is the relationship between Te Puia, WJT and the land?
Alec Wilson responded that there are owners to the valley. The argument put forward is a hapū versus owner argument. There are 106 registered owners under Ngāti Hurungaterangi, 64 registered under Ngāti Taeotū and 37 under Ngāti Te Kahu o Ngāti Whakaue Hapū, in the original blocks. Alec recommended that each hapū have their own meetings and that they share evenly under the HTK Te Puia Trust the revenue from the ownership structure .
Peter Staite thanked Alec for his korero and stated this was the first time he had heard this expressed in this fashion .
OWNERS GRANT POLICY:
Malcolm referred the attendees to page 15 and 16 of the AGM booklet and stated the minimum grant payment will again be $125 .
The trustees recommended that $810,000 be set aside for distribution as an Owner’s Grant (in lieu of a Dividend) according to the 2018 distribution table provided .
RESOLVED: “That the 2018 Owners’ Grant in lieu of a dividend to the value of $810,000 be supported and approved” (Iris Thomas/Patsy Rouse) Carried
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT:
Peter Faulkner read his report .
Key points:
• Strong growth in the Balance Sheet as a result of the Kmart/Whare Aroha/Haupapa House projects .
• Income from these projects to be reflected in the 2019 & 2020 financial results.
• We are projecting an additional $2 .4m from additional rentals coming in in 2019/2020 .
• Almost 100% occupancy of our properties .
• Interest rates at historically low levels assist our bottom line .
• We adopt a low risk approach in managing our interest rate exposure .
• Industry wide pressures (Building/Construction/Planning/Design) add to the cost complexity and time taken to complete our projects .
• We are not immune to political and economic events occurring around the world .
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
Questions from the floor:
1 . Tony Wihapi was pleased that Pukeroa is aware of what is happening in the world economically and politically and asked ‘will Pukeroa look to protect ourselves?’ Peter Faulkner responded that we cannot be blind to external influences, so we are constantly looking at reviewing options to best manage the business and protect it from future risks .
RESOLVED: “That the General Manager’s report be received.” (Bryce Morrison/Maxine Rennie) Carried
COMPANY PRESENTATIONS:
A Director from each of the Pukeroa companies spoke of the work undertaken with photographs via powerpoint displaying the activity .
Monty Morrison – Residential
Monty advised that we currently have 20 completed residential dwellings which are being upgraded to meet the ‘healthy homes’ requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act . The houses are all fully tenanted with all tenants Ngāti Whakaue.
A further 5 are being completed and should be ready for occupation by the end of this financial year.
The rentals contain an element of subsidy with average rental received approximately 60% of the median rental rates for the general area which is currently $350 per week .
The “Care Village” at Ngongotaha, which was taken on and completed by the Group last year, has required some ongoing support but is now at 95% occupancy and doing well .
Bryce Morrison stated rentals are a double-edged sword and suggested the trustees look seriously at whether we remain a landlord long-term – as the Residential Tenancies Act does not favour the landlord .
Merehira Savage stated that she is pleased Pukeroa is assisting in the social arena and asked, ‘when will due diligence start for kaumatua housing?’ Monty replied that this was still on the agenda but had to be deferred due to other commitments this year .
Tony Pecotic stated the style of housing in Froude/Sala St is based on an old model and suggested the trustees look at modern housing models when planning future housing developments .
Tanira Kingi – Large Format Retail.
Tanira advised that investment in our property portfolio continues to be our primary driver of revenue with occupancy @ 96% across all our properties . The Central Mall has become and continues to be Rotorua’s preferred shopping area .
Kmart opened 16 March 2018 creating 105 jobs with 25% of those employed of Ngāti Whakaue affiliation.
The Trade Central site is progressively being tenanted . We are looking to refurbish the CTTU building (Construction Trade Training Unit) and are working with a prospective tenant for this property .
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
Haupapa House is drawing interest from multiple parties whilst Holland Beckett Lawyers occupies the upper floor. Haupapa House is an ‘A’ grade office building.
In response to a question whether we owned the land only, Tanira clarified that we own both the land and buildings in our portfolio and these are leased to our tenants on commercial terms .
Merehira Savage asked if we could be the owners of the business operating the Spa . Tanira responded that David Tapsell will be speaking to the Spa and that we are working on the basis that we will own both the buildings and the business .
David Tapsell – Tourism.
David stated that moving into tourism was a decision to diversify our asset base, provide employment opportunities and increase our revenue .
The tourism numbers going forward are solid . The seasonal highs and lows of tourism are not as pronounced with steady growth in the traditional off-season visitor numbers.
David spoke of the proposed lakefront development as indicated on page 23 of the Annual Report which identifies this as a 3-stage process. The first stage is the Spa. Second stage - serviced apartments that will complement the Spa offering and will be marketed at the higher end of the market. The last stage being a 5 Star Hotel which is some years away . The lakefront area is a prime location – the Hotel will be the ‘jewel in the crown’ with the Spa and Serviced Apartments complementing and supporting the Hotel .
The return of the Te Puia business to Ngāti Whakaue will complement our tourism projects and make us a major player in the tourism sector .
The Lakehouse Hotel has been deconstructed . During the process of de-construction, it was discovered the building was in worse shape than thought as it was riddled with borer and rot .
Pirihira Fenwick stated that after dark there is little entertainment in Rotorua and she would like to see a Casino at the top of the Hotel to attract the high-end Asian market . David responded, that there is a moratorium on any new Casino licences . Casino aside, catering to Asian visitors means providing different services at different times of the day and night. With the Spa clientele we would need to open early and possibly stay open late to cater for this market outside of their scheduled days activities .
Josie Scott asked what were our plans now with the Lake House Hotel site? David responded that we haven’t gone any further as the Lakefront development is our focus . We will investigate future opportunities with Te Arawa Management Limited (TAML) who own the adjoining carpark, but we have no immediate plans .
Peter Staite acknowledged what Alec Wilson has done for Ngāti Whakaue, the Whakarewarewa Joint Trust (WJT) and the 3 Ngāti Whakaue hapū and wished him well in his retirement from the Trust.
Maru Tapsell asked ‘are we thinking of working collaboratively with other businesses and industries outside Rotorua’ with the Chairman responding that yes we are and we have been .
Merehira Savage suggested we approach TAML to buy back the carpark with the Chairman responding that 3 years ago an approach was made and it was declined, however, we will look to approaching them again at some stage .
Tony Pecotic suggested it would be good if Pukeroa purchased residential properties for Ngāti Whakaue owners as they became available .
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
Tina Ngatai – Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust.
Tina reported that the Charitable Trust has provided a record number of grants to owners both for health needs and grants in lieu of a dividend .
Tina spoke of our interest in buying the flats on Ranolf St for kaumatua housing but these were withdrawn from auction and remain with the owner . We are always on the look out for similar opportunities . We will not however, put our assets at risk if building or buying is not supported after feasibility/due diligence tests are completed .
Tina spoke of our other operational activities and drew attention to our new vision and mission statements – stating we want to be back in charge of our own destiny in our own city – as we were in 1880 .
Lorin Manahi asked what the photo on page 24 was about with Tina responding the Ngāti Whakaue Women’s Health League Ohinemutu Branch received a grant and the women came to the office with preserves they make as a thank you .
Dean James stated Tumahaurangi Marae were declined financial support whereas Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands and Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust each gave $50k with Tina responding that the Trust does not fund capital work but that there may be other areas that we can assist . The Charities Commission undertake audits every so often and we need to ensure we are compliant .
Anthony Kahukiwa as President of the Waikite Rugby & Sports Club gave thanks for the financial support given over the years, stating that if they did not assist the Club would not survive .
Merehira Savage asked if the Trust could put together what skills are required for Spa workers with Tina responding that we are currently working with Toi Ohomai regarding the courses and skill level we need so can’t provide more information at this stage . Rawiri Bhana proposed that we look to provide free fees for more than the 1st year of study/training .
Tony Wihapi requested more detail in the grant distributions namely, how much per category as well as the number of recipients .
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Alex Wilson presented his report in summary using info graphics via powerpoint with references to detail in the booklet . Full audited accounts were included in the 2018 AGM Report .
Alex stated the overall financial results for the group show another strong year with growth in Revenue, Net Operating Profit, Total Assets, Owner Grants and benefits for all Ngāti Whakaue. The average growth on Equity on the original capital over the last 33 years is 16 .72% per annum with a debt to equity ratio of @ 41% . 61% of our debt is fixed at an average interest rate of 4.92%.
Questions from the floor:
1 . Bryce Morrison asked what is 1 share worth? Alex responded that to sell a share would require the requirements under Te Ture Whenua Maori Land Act to be met . A share is worth what a ‘willing buyer – willing seller’ is prepared to pay . There is no open market as the Trust is an Ahu Whenua Trust .
The book value is based on the 2018 Balance Sheet - each share has a net asset value of @ $160k .
2 . Kahira McRae asked about Rotorua Casino Limited with Alex responding that it is an inactive company retained mainly to preserve the name and that it may/may not have a future going forward .
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
3 . Tarewa Rota enquired as to the bad/doubtful debts with Alex responding that this represents the amount some of the tenants have not paid for various reasons including bankruptcy, withdrawal from their tenancy etc . 4 . Tony Wihapi thanked the trustees for transparency regarding trustee/director remuneration and had it not been for the reports in each of the areas the directors spoke to he would have recommended a reduction however, he can see the work undertaken supports the remuneration . Tony Wihapi congratulated Alex on another well-presented report, booklet and overhead graphs – the best he has received yet . RESOLVED: “That the finance report for the year ended 31 March 2018 be received.” (John Fenwick/Tony Wihapi) Carried
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR: RESOLVED: “That BDO Rotorua be reappointed auditors for the next financial year.” (Tony Wihapi/Maureen Jehly) Carried
NGĀTI WHAKAUE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT TRUST REPORT:
Malcolm Short, Chairman of the NWEET requested the Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Report be taken as read .
ELECTION RESULTS: Owen Mitai-Wells (Deputy Returning Officer) gave an outline of his responsibility and the process Deloitte undertook for the 2018 election, having been appointed as part of a competitive tender basis by the Trust . Martin Kinder was the independent Returning Officer but he is unable to present the results today.
The 2018 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust election was conducted by Postal Vote and votes counted according to shareholding (Poll Vote) . Voting closed 4pm 26th October 2018, with Postal Votes receivable up to 12 noon, 30th October 2018 .
Owen noted that the trustee due for rotation under Section 7(e) is Alec Wilson, who has decided to retire and not stand for re-election .
Owen provided the results via a powerpoint presentation .
Owen advised the outcome of the postal vote by shareholding and declared Rawiri Waru as the highest polling candidate .
Candidate: No of Shares: Rawiri Waru 149 .0354 Rawiri Bhana 47 .3395 Hemi Rolleston 41 .1659 Terry Tapsell 40 .3050 Application will be made to the Maori Land Court for his appointment in due course .
2,410 voting papers were issued with 459 returned . 30 were declared invalid as they were either unsigned, incomplete, illegible, unclear or in the case of whanau trusts, not signed by a trustee .
Tony Wihapi requested a percentage of shareholding be presented with next year’s results .
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 AT 10.00AM.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Lani Kereopa thanked the trustees for the grants given to the Kereopa whanau during the year and suggested Pukeroa work with other trusts to improve our collective databases and share contact details .
Lani also stated her mother who works at the Polynesian Spa has said Pukeroa is the only Maori organisation that supported the Resource Consent application by the Polynesian Spa to continue to discharge paru water into the lake and asked why? Peter Faulkner responded that we have only supported the ‘take’ of geothermal water and that the Polynesian Spa’s discharge to the Lake was under a separate Resource Consent . Our support of the Geothermal take was on the explicit understanding that we objected to the discharging of bathed in water directly to the Lake .
Mihaere Kirby thanked the trustees for support for the NW Kapahaka to compete in the 2019 Te Matatini Nationals at Poneke .
Tony Wihapi also thanked the trustees for the ongoing support for Whakanuia. Without the financial support from Ngāti Whakaue’s 3 main entities our people would not be able to attend or participate in what is always an amazing occasion for NW .
Bryce Morrison spoke of the RSA getting back on track . There are @ 330 members with over 270 over the age of 65 . We need more Maori involved so the RSA sponsors can continue to support the community .
Alec responded to Tony Wihapi’s question – are you really retiring? Alec spoke of the time when his elders told him to get all our lands back in the township . The land was supposed to be leased but the Crown did not do that. Alec has only accomplished half what he set out to do – but has now handed the rākau on to his mokopuna Rawiri Waru . An impromptu haka was given in recognition of Alec .
Tony Wihapi sought clarification around the handing over of the rākau to Rawiri Waru. Did this include his mana to korero on the marae with Alec confirming ae.
Eileen Jones thanked Pukeroa for the grant for the koeke (65+) to compete in ‘Iron Maori’ being held in Napier .
Monty thanked all Ngāti Whakaue for helping to make the Royal Tour such a success. It would not have happened without the generosity of our people . One Foundation for all the infrastructure and hosting costs, Pukeroa Oruawhata for the Korowai gifted to HRH the Duchess of Sussex . NW Assets Trust for supporting and hosting the event and the NW Education Endowment Trust for the proposed coffee-table style Souvenir Book (of the Day) . The Royals have requested the stories around the making of the korowai, Casey & Karina Bird (kai), our elders (Bom Gillies), and in particular our tamariki who were part of the tour and powhiri .
The International guests and media were not told they would receive a powhiri or a meal . Looking after them this way has never been done before anywhere in the world . Rotorua is still receiving great media coverage as a result .
Meeting closed at 12 .28 pm with karakia from Monty Morrison .
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11 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Kia ora tatou Ngāti Whakaue,
It is my pleasure and privilege Where has our growth come from? to present my 34th annual report to Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust Settled Assets Developed Assets owners . $350,000,000 $300,000,000 I am pleased to report that our $250,000,000 financial position has improved once again with our Balance $200,000,000 Sheet now in excess of $300m $150,000,000 – of interest is that it took us 24 years to reach $100m, 10 years to $100,000,000 reach $200m and 3 years to reach $50,000,000 the $300m mark . $
Our focus over the years has 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 been to build an asset base that will serve the interests of our The building & construction sector has been rocked by several high- owners and Ngāti Whakaue for profile collapses and the withdrawal from the market by Fletcher generations to come . I believe Construction, all during a time when there has been unprecedented that we have established a solid demand . Due to prudent oversight of our projects we have not been foundation for the future . directly affected by the changing dynamics in the market. We have taken care to ensure that the industry problems do not become our Pukeroa’s contributions to problems . Rotorua were acknowledged at this year’s Westpac Business Within the context of what has been a changing operating Excellence Awards with the environment, I am pleased to report that this year has been another Group receiving the Outstanding successful one for Pukeroa . Our key milestones this year have been: Contribution to Rotorua Award . - Distributions have been maintained at close to $1m Our results reflect the hard - Our balance sheet has increased to $303m work of your trustees, our staff and our advisors and I take the - Our operating revenue has increased by 13% opportunity to acknowledge the - Our equity increased by $14m (+9%) efforts that have been put in on behalf of us as owners . - Insourcing of our property management function to build our internal capacity The last 12 months has been a mixed bag in terms of factors impacting on us – on one hand we have seen interest rates drop to the lowest levels since the 1960’s and on the other we have seen increasing uncertainty and caution creeping into business sentiment .
Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 12 GOVERNANCE - Audit & Risk Tanira Kingi – Chair Tina Ngatai I am pleased to advise that Monty Monty Morrison Morrison, who retired by rotation Jeanna Love and was available for re-election, was re-elected unopposed and - Property & Development Malcolm Short – Chair accordingly I congratulate him on his Tina Ngatai reappointment for another term of 5 Rawiri Waru years . - Communications, Strategy David Tapsell – Chair David Tapsell was appointed & Special Projects Tina Ngatai unanimously by trustees as Deputy Monty Morrison Chair following Alec Wilson’s retirement from the Trust last year . We are, and have been for some time, an organization of scale David’s experience as a commercial dealing with a wide range of complex issues and an effective lawyer and member of several sub-committee structure is a critical factor in ensuring that corporate boards is invaluable and we remain on track . We have also reviewed the governance we are fortunate to have access to fee structure to allow us to continue with the Non-Trustee someone with his skills . directorship program. This will be fully reflected in next years financial accounts with a reduction in our governance cost. In February this year we reviewed our sub-committee structure and I would like to take the opportunity to thank my fellow now operate with the following: Trustees, and our non-trustee directors Jeanna Love and Kiriwaitingi Rei, for the hours that they put in on behalf of the Pukeroa Oruawhata Group .
FINANCIAL With the leasing activity currently being undertaken, we expect to generate an additional $650,000 of revenue from our core assets Our Accountant, Alexander over the next 12 months . Wilson of Deloitte will speak to the financials in detail however the key The Trustees confirm that we have recommended the following: items from the current year are: - An increase in owners’ distributions from $810,000 to - Total Assets increasing to $850,000 (+5%) $303m (+8%) - An increase in the Charitable Trust funding from $300,000 to - Gross operating revenues $350,000 (+17%) increasing to $19 .5m (+13%) A resolution to confirm the recommended distribution will be put - Net operating profit down at shortly . $3 .9m (-14%)
- Profit before Tax $15.008m Returns to owners last 10 years The gross operating profit reduction Owners Grants Charitable Trust Grants reflects the major works undertaken $1,200,000 on the Countdown loading dock, replacement of the farmers air- $1,000,000 conditioning system and costs $800,000 associated with the refurbishment of the Rebel Briscoes stores . These $600,000 costs, particularly the Countdown $400,000 loading dock, are either non- $200,000 recurring or recurring every 10-15 years . $ - 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
13 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 PROPERTY AND TE KOMITI NUI O NGĀTI DEVELOPMENT WHAKAUE
The key property & development activities Settlement negotiations between TKNONW and the Crown will be covered in detail in our Operations have been paused for some time . The Crown have asked report . Like previous years, this year has seen TKNONW to re-mandate before it will re-enter negotiations a lot of activity particularly in the leasing with TKNONW . In September 2019 representatives area with several major lease renewals, new of TKNONW met with representatives of the Pukeroa building leasing and tenant changes . Oruawhata Trust, Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands and Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust to discuss these matters . These Progress on Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa meetings were positive . We have agreed to jointly work has been slower than we had anticipated together to assist TKNONW progress the Ngāti Whakaue due to the challenges facing the construction negotiations . This will take some time to work through . We industry and the need to remediate the site . aim to come back to Ngāti Whakaue with a draft Settlement After decades in the hands of the Crown, we Plan which includes a mandate strategy early next year . have had to take responsibility for cleaning the site after years of Crown neglect . The site has MANAGEMENT now been fully remediated and the building platform constructed . Our team has grown this year as a result of establishing the Property Management function effective from 1 August. I These issues have also had cost implications extend a warm welcome to Steve O’Sullivan, Gary Herbert and we have value engineered the design and Lee Emery . Whilst it is early days, I am pleased to say to deliver a quality product within prudent that we are already starting to see the benefits of this decision. financial parameters. We remain confident with this project and are taking our time to get I am pleased to advise that Peter Faulkner has renewed his it right . contract as General Manager for a further two years . Peter has been an integral part of our team for the last 9 years and whilst Subject to funding we expect to be this year has presented him with some additional challenges commencing construction next year . personally, he continues to deliver the results for us .
THE WHAKAREWAREWA Peter is more than ably supported by Helen Crawford who LANDS ensures that what must be done gets done .
Six years on from the decision of the As already mentioned, my fellow trustees and directors independent arbitration panel on the land, continue to do the hard yards on behalf of the Trust . Given we are now about to start this process all over that all of them have “real jobs”, the efforts put in are even again . We do not know when this matter will more notable and I express my gratitude and appreciation for be finally resolved. their efforts. CONCLUSION TE PUIA BUSINESS Over the last 38 years that I have been involved with the As mentioned last year, the Te Puia business Trust I’ve seen the business grow from a small, barely is in the process of being given back to us profitable entity to one of real substance producing by the Crown with no strings attached . We significant benefits to our owners. This has not just will be 25% owners of the business with the happened, it has been the result of the vision and old- three hapū of Ngāti Whakaue owning 25% fashioned hard work of your trustees, management and and Wahiao Tuhourangi o Whakarewarewa advisors . owning 50% . The return of the business does not impact on any historical claims that may Once again, I thank all those who have contributed to our exist . success, your efforts are appreciated.
The Vesting bill has had its first reading in Ngā mihi nui, December 2018 and the Maori Affairs Select Committee have now reported back to Parliament that the Bill proceed to the second and final reading which we understand will Malcolm T Short ONZM happen this year .
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OWNERS GRANT
Policy Background:
Prior to 2007, the Trust paid a dividend to owners based on their shareholding which meant many owners with small shareholding were paid a dividend that was less than the cost of making the payment .
To address this situation, it was first resolved at the 2007 AGM that the Trust would change to an owner grant in lieu of a dividend, with a minimum grant amount established . The generosity of the owners with larger shareholding is acknowledged as we are now paying a minimum grant of $125 .
2019 OWNERS GRANT POLICY
It is recommended that an Owners Grant in lieu of a dividend be payable (referred to as the 2019 Owners Grant) to registered owners .
1. An owner is identified as an individual or a Whanau Trust registered on the Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust Share Register and has been allocated a Share Register Identification number.
2 . Payments will only be made by direct credit to owners whose address, and bank account is held .
3 . Payments have been calculated according to shareholding bands as shown .
4 . This year’s grant in lieu of a dividend is tax free .
5. Any Owners who update their contact and financial details after the payment date and up until the next AGM will be entitled to the payment they would have received had their address and bank account details been known at distribution date .
6 . Any owners who succeed to shares after the payment date will be entitled to the current payment up until the next AGM on the deceased’s shareholding (or succeeded proportion) where it has not been paid to the deceased shareholder. Where the Trust is notified of a shareholder’s death the Trustees may at their discretion release up to 3 years unpaid grants to the successors .
7 . The Trustees reserve the right to make only one payment to a shareholder whose name may appear more than once on the share register where it is evident that those multiple names refer to one person .
8 . Entitlement to the payment will expire at the next Annual General Meeting date .
9 . Payments to overseas owners will be the $NZ amount less any bank charges .
10 . The Trustees reserve the right to amend this policy or draft new policy to cover any circumstance not covered or anticipated by this policy .
11. The Trustees decision in these matters is final.
RESOLVED: “that an owners’ grant in lieu of a dividend to the value of $850,000 be supported and approved”
Moved: Seconded:
15 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 PUKEROA ORUAWHATA TRUST
Indicative grant structure for owners in lieu of dividend. Payment is made on the basis of addresses and bank accounts being held. Minimum Grant $125
Share Range Grant to be paid
0 to 0.01999 $125
0.02 to 0.02999 $125
0.03 to 0.04999 $125
0.05 to 0.07999 $125
0.08 to 0.09999 $125
0.1 to 0.14999 $128
0.15 to 0.19999 $170
0.2 to 0.29999 $256
0.3 to 0.39999 $341
0.4 to 0.49999 $426
0.5 to 0.59999 $511
0.6 to 0.69999 $597
0.7 to 0.79999 $682
0.8 to 0.89999 $767
0.9 to 0.99999 $852
1 to 1.49999 $1,278
1.5 to 1.99999 $1,704
2 to 2.49999 $2,131
2.5 to 2.99999 $2,557
3 to 3.49999 $2,983
3.5 to 3.99999 $3,409
4 to 4.49999 $3,835
4.5 to 4.99999 $4,261
5 to 5.49999 $4,687
5.5 to 5.99999 $5,113
6 to 6.49999 $5,539
6.5 to 6.99999 $5,966
7 to 7.49999 $6,392
7.5 to 7.99999 $6,818
8 to 8.49999 $7,244
8.5 to 8.99999 $7,670
9 to 9.49999 $8,096
9.5 to 9.99999 $8,522
10 to 11.99999 $10,227
12 to 13.99999 $11,931
Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust ~ Annual Report 2019 16 4% 13% 206 33 $19 .479m H $0 .962m