Whakatōhea 2020 Settlement Information

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Follow the WPCT Web and Introducing our ‘What’s my wai? Social Media sites now What's my Why?’ Campaign to get all the latest on The Trust is seeking Whakatōhea feedback into the reasons you want to support the #Whakatōhea2020 settlement. In order to do this we are profiling whānau members to share their desires, aspirations and needs as to why they are supporting the Settlement. #Whakatōhea2020 We feel this is the most honest way to showcase what the whānau’ collective thoughts are. The Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Through video and photos, kōrero mai, we want to know the following: Trust (WPCT) has been mandated by Whakatōhea to represent hapū and marae to negotiate a package to bring The Settlement is important back to the people to so that they can because it will create decide whether or not we will settle with Ko Teina Hudson ahau opportunities for our the Crown. Representation on the WPCT No Ngai Tamahaua ahau tamariki and mokopuna. is by hapū and marae, giving each rōpū Whats good for Whakatōhea their own unique voice. is good for Opotiki. The purpose of this document is to give our Whakatōhea whānau all the factual information we can to keep you up to date Your Representatives on our Settlement process. We have an Hapū and Marae Representatives were appointed in August 2019 Agreement in Principle which highlights following processes consistent with the WPCT Trust Deed. opportunities that Whakatōhea might want to take up to address the injustices The Hapū and Marae Representatives for the next three years are: that have happened to Whakatōhea.  Dave Ngatai  Audrey Renata  Erin Moore  Graeme Riesterer (Chair) Now we are looking to the future and  Pare Mafi  Tahu Taia  Mana Pirihi  Anau Apanui looking to develop a Deed of Settlement which will highlight how Whakatōhea  Keita Hudson  Muriwai Kahaki  Bruce Pukepuke  Linda Grave might want to organise ourselves. These  Jason Kurei  WMBT Representative is Robert Edwards are things like what the Post Settlement Entity looks like, how resources are The Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust and the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board allocated and distributed. We need your are separate entities and have different responsibilities, however they have the same help to do this. So we need you to engage membership base. with us, follow our WPCT communication  Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board record and manage the Iwi and hapū registrations threads, and tell us your feedback, ideas along with managing the current tribal assets and aspirations to help us shape our Deed of Settlement. We have hui-ā-rohe  Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust (WPCT) is the entity mandated to negotiate organised for around the motu to engage with the Crown on the Whakatōhea Settlement. with you, our whānau. We want to know what your WHY is. Why do you support So for all updates and understanding on what is happening through this this Settlement? process, please ensure you are following the WPCT communications. #Whakatōhea2020

Agreement in Principle (AIP)

On August 17th 2017, over The AIP includes a redress of $100 million including: 300 Whakatōhea whānau went on a hīkoi to Poneke to see and COMPREHENSIVE OFFER assist with the signing of the MANA WHENUA MANA MOANA MANA TANGATA

Agreement in Principal (AIP).  Transfer of sites totalling  Up to 5,000 ha reserved  Commitments from over 6,692 ha for aquaculture the Tertiary Education The AIP holds the promise of much development near Commission to work with opportunity for Whakatōhea – it will  Chapter in the Bay of Opotiki Whakatōhea help equip our iwi to assert authority Plenty CMS covering 83,000 ha  Marine and harbour  Education Endowment and influence over and within our rohe in development fund that Fund a practical expression of mana whenua  Cultural Materials Plan includes support for a and mana moana. In social terms help and Decision-Making resource application by  Te Reo Revitalisation Fund generate jobs to ensure that our people Framework Whakatōhea  Cultural Revitalisation can return home and prosper.  RFR over Crown land in Fund  Offer to make Ohiwa Whakatōhea rohe Harbour Implementation  Return of key sites  Reserve Land Forum permanent potentially suitable for Development Fund (subject to agreement cultural development (Opape & Hiwarau) of Forum)  Relationship redress with  Statutory government agencies and acknowledgements over Ministers certain waterways

Reserve lands development fund $5,000,000

Cultural revitalisation fund $5,000,000

Te Reo revitalisation fund $1,000,000

Education endowment fund $2,000,000

Marine and harbour development fund $2,000,000

Quantum $85,000,000

TOTAL $ 100,000,000

Whānau we need you to have your say now. We would like to understand what your aspirations are for the future of Whakatōhea.

The following key areas we’d like to know your thoughts:

 The Historical Account

 Post Settlement Governance Entity

 Place Name Changes You can get involved via our national Hui-ā-rohe, Te Roopu Awhina working groups, the WPCT website, WPCT facebook or Instagram pages. Have your say, kōrero mai! Settlement Journey so far 2020: We are here 1992 Treaty negotiations continue WAI87 submitted Continuing negotiations at the same time as having a Waitangi Tribunal 1994 Whakatōhea starts direct District Inquiry – a parallel process negotiations with the Crown The Crown and Whakatōhea negotiated an Agreement in Principle in 2017. The 1996 negotiations were put on hold during an iwi-wide voting process recommended by the Offer of $40m made to Waitangi Tribunal following its inquiry into the Trust’s mandate a Treaty settlement on Whakatōhea behalf of Whakatōhea. Whakatōhea spoke, and the 2018 vote again ratified that WPCT had majority support to continue negotiations. 1998 Offer withdrawn and The vote also demonstrated significant support for a Waitangi Tribunal hearing. WPCT negotiations cease strongly advocated for a parallel process to ensure all the aspirations of Whakatōhea 2007 whānau were being met. The Crown recognised the unique context and has confirmed that a Whakatōhea Settlement will not impact on the continuation of our Waitangi Tribunal Te Ara Tono developed by Whakatōhea Raupatu Working District Inquiry. This is the first time the Crown has agreed to this type of parallel process. Party Waitangi Tribunal District Inquiry 2015 The Whakatōhea Waitangi Tribunal District Inquiry, otherwise known as North-Eastern Tu Ake Whakatōhea Collective Bay of Plenty district inquiry, relates to the southern portion of the north-eastern develop Whakatōhea Mandate Bay of Plenty area where the Tribunal has not previously held a district inquiry. Strategy 2016: Whakatōhea vote accepts mandate strategy and While Whakatōhea historical claims would be a key focus of the Inquiry, this broader WPCT established North-Eastern Bay of Plenty district inquiry would also hear Whakatōhea claimants’ contemporary grievances, and the claims of any claimants within the inquiry district not 2017 affiliated to Whakatōhea who wish to bring them before the Tribunal. WPCT engage in direct negotiations with the Crown AUGUST: Agreement in Principle WAITANGI TRIBUNAL CROWN NEGOTIATIONS signed Waitangi Tribunal Mandate Inquiry held Advanced for Whakatōhea by claimants Advanced for Whakatōhea by WPCT 2018 Waitangi Tribunal finds Crown breach and suggests vote to check support for continuing Funded by Legal Aid Funded by the Crown with settlement process Vote completed, and results show majority support for Iwi participation via claimants Iwi participation via voting selection of continuing the Settlement, representatives, hui-ā-rohe, hapū hui, strong support for the Waitangi Roopu awhina, WPCT office Tribunal Inquiry, and minimal support for remandating 2019 Hearings completed (date unknown). Deed of Settlement potentially ratified JUNE: Waitangi Tribunal District Reports completed (date unknown). in 2020. Legislation passed in 2021. Inquiry approved SEPTEMBER: Minister of Treaty Negotiations approves Outcome will be a comprehensive Outcome will be a comprehensive for settlement negotiations to Tribunal report into Whakatōhea claims settlement of Whakatōhea claims, continue in parallel with District creation of a new Whakatōhea Inquiry Post Settlement Governance Entity. 2020 WE ARE HERE: Next step: Turn the report into stories Next step: Build a future for our and looking for whānau input our people can easily engage with tamariki and mokopuna into the Deed of Settlement. #Whakatōhea2020

Ensure you are eligible to VOTE #Whakatōhea2020 Anybody of Whakatōhea descent over the age of 18 is eligible to vote, whether you appear on the register or not. To ensure your voice is heard, make sure you register now.

 To stay informed, email: [email protected] to be added to the communications list.  You can register with the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board (WMTB) or there is a link to the registration page on the WPCT website.

Hui-ā-Iwi & Hui-ā-Rohe Schedule

Hui-ā-Rohe  Whakatane Hui-ā-Rohe  Rotorua Hui-ā-Rohe  Tauranga

Tuesday 11th February 2020 Wednesday 12th February 2020 Thursday 13th February 2020 War Memorial Hall Taharangi Marae Club Mount Maunganui – Reception Lounge 26 Tarewa Road, Ohinemutu, 45 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui Short Street, Whakatane Rotorua Tauranga 6.00pm to 8.00pm 6.00pm to 8.00pm 6.00pm to 8.00pm Followed by supper Followed by supper Followed by supper

Hui-ā-Rohe  Hamilton Hui-ā-Rohe  Auckland Hui-ā-Rohe  Wellington

Friday 14th February 2020 Saturday 15th February 2020 Sunday 16th February 2020 Western Community Centre Glen Eden Primary School Brentwood Hotel – Training Room 3 Glenview Road, 16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, 46 Hyde Avenue, Hamilton Auckland Wellington 6.00pm to 8.00pm 10.00 to 12.00pm 10.00am to 12.00pm Followed by supper Followed by a light lunch Followed by a light lunch

Hui-ā-Rohe  Hastings Hui-ā-Rohe  Gisborne Hui-ā-Iwi & AGM  Opotiki

Monday 24th February 2020 Tuesday 25th February 2020 Saturday 29th February 2020 St Andrews Presbyterian Te Wananga o Aotearoa Terere Marae Church Lounge Whirikoka Campus Terere Pa Road, Opotiki 300 Market Street, South, 630 Childers Road, Gisborne Hui-ā-Iwi – 10.00am to 12.00pm Hastings 06.00am to 8.00pm Followed by a light lunch before the: 06.00am to 8.00pm Followed by supper AGM – 1.00pm to 3.00pm Followed by supper www.whakatoheapresettlement.org.nz #Whakatōhea2020