Hauraki Gulf Forum OPEN AGENDA
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I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Hauraki Gulf Forum will be held on: Date: Monday 27 June 2011 Time: 1.00pm Meeting Room: Reception Lounge Venue: Auckland Town Hall 301-305 Queen Street Auckland Hauraki Gulf Forum OPEN AGENDA MEMBERSHIP Chair (interim) Mayor John Tregidga Hauraki District Council Deputy Chair (interim) Cr Christine Fletcher Auckland Council Members: Mr Sean Goddard Minister of Conservation Cr Bob McGrail Matamata-Piako District Council Mr John Taunton-Clark Minister of Fisheries Cr Wyn Hoadley Thames-Coromandel District Council Ms Pauline Kingi Minister of Maori Affairs Cr Jennie Hayman Waikato District Council Cr Sandra Coney Auckland Council Cr Simon Friar Waikato Regional Council Cr Michael Lee Auckland Council Mr Teddy Andrews Tangata Whenua Cr Des Morrison Auckland Council Mr Laly Haddon Tangata Whenua Cr Wayne Walker Auckland Council Mr Paul Majurey Tangata Whenua Mr Paul Downie Great Barrier Ms Liane Ngamane Tangata Whenua Local Board Ms Denise Roche Waiheke Local Board Mrs Rangimarie Rawiri Tangata Whenua Ms Betty Williams Tangata Whenua (Quorum 11 members) Auckland Council is the administering authority of the Hauraki Gulf Forum Brett Lane Committee Secretary 16 June 2011 Contact Telephone: (09) 373 6211 Email: [email protected] www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 1 Greys Avenue | Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 | aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | Ph 09 301 0101 Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted. Should Members require further information relating to any reports, please contact the relevant manager, Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson. Alternates: Mr Greg Martin Minister of Conservation Ms Shannon Tyler Minister of Fisheries Mr Chris Darby Devonport – Takapuna Local Board (Auckland Council) Mr John Kirikiri Hibiscus and Bays Local Board (Auckland Council) Mr Jim Hannan Waiheke Local Board Deputy Mayor Bruce Gordon Hauraki District Council Cr Jan Barnes Matamata Piako District Council Mayor Glenn Leach Thames Coromandel District Council Cr Lionel Petersen Waikato District Council Cr Paula Southgate Waikato Regional Council 1 Greys Avenue | Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 | aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | Ph 09 301 0101 Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted. Should Members require further information relating to any reports, please contact the relevant manager, Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson. Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 Section 15 –Purposes of Forum The Forum has the following purposes: (a) to integrate the management and, where appropriate, to promote the conservation and management in a sustainable manner, of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, for the benefit and enjoyment of the people and communities of the Gulf and New Zealand: (b) to facilitate communication, co-operation, and co-ordination on matters relating to the statutory functions of the constituent parties in relation to the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, and the Forum: (c) to recognise the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of tangata whenua with the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and, where appropriate, its catchments. Section 17 – Functions of Forum 1) To promote sections 7 and 8, the Forum has the following functions in relation to the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments: a) to prepare a list of strategic issues, determine a priority for action on each issue, and regularly review that list: b) to facilitate and encourage co-ordinated financial planning, where possible, by the constituent parties: c) to obtain, share, and monitor information on the state of the natural and physical resources: d) to receive reports on the completion and implementation of deeds of recognition: e) to require and receive reports from constituent parties on the development and implementation of policies and strategies to address the issues identified under paragraph (a): f) to receive reports from the tangata whenua of the Hauraki Gulf on the development and implementation of iwi management or development plans: g) to prepare and publish, once every 3 years, a report on the state of the environment in the Hauraki Gulf, including information on progress towards integrated management and responses to the issues identified in accordance with paragraph (a): h) to promote and advocate the integrated management and, where appropriate, the sustainable management of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments: i) to encourage, share, co-ordinate where appropriate, and disseminate educational and promotional material: j) to liaise with, and receive reports from, persons and groups having an interest in the Hauraki Gulf and business and community interests to promote an interest in the purposes of the Forum: k) to commission research into matters relating to the functions of the Forum. 2) When carrying out its functions under subsection (1), the Forum must have particular regard to the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of tangata whenua with the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments. Section 18 – Powers of Forum (1) The Forum has the powers that are reasonably necessary to carry out its functions. (2) The Forum's powers include the powers— (a) to consider issues related to its purpose; and (b) to receive reports from constituent parties; and (c) to make recommendations to constituent parties; and (d) to advise any person who requests the Forum's advice; and (e) to commission or undertake those activities that are necessary to achieve its purpose. (3) The Forum must not— (a) appear before a court or tribunal other than as a witness if called by a party to proceedings; or (b) take part in a decision-making process under any enactment other than to advise when requested to do so. Hauraki Gulf Forum 27 June 2011 ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PROCEDURAL 1 Apologies 7 2 Declarations of Interest 7 3 Confirmation of minutes 7 4 Leave of absence 7 5 Acknowledgements 7 6 Petitions 7 7 Deputations 7 8 Public Forum 7 9 Extraordinary Business 8 10 Notices of Motion 8 DECISION MAKING Reports of Chief Executive 11 Third Hauraki Gulf State of the Environment Report 9 12 Hauraki Gulf Forum Manager’s Report 17 13 Hauraki Gulf Forum 2011/2012 Work Plan 47 14 Consideration of Extraordinary Business Items INFORMATION Reports of Chief Executive 15 Waikato Regional Council’s Strategic Direction 2010-2013 51 16 Constituent party report 77 17 Consideration of Extraordinary Information Items Page 5 Hauraki Gulf Forum 27 June 2011 1 Apologies At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received. 2 Declaration of interest Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. At the close of the agenda no requests for declarations of interest had been received. 3 Confirmation of minutes 3.1 Meeting minutes Hauraki Gulf Forum, 11 April 2011. 4 Leave of absence At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received. 5 Acknowledgements At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received. 6 Petitions At the close of the agenda no requests for petitions had been received. 7 Deputations At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received. 8 Public Forum Reference: Hauraki Gulf Forum: 28 March 2008 “That the Forum hold an open public forum session at beginning of each meeting”. Section 46(a)(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 tends to limit the Forum’s ability to deal with items of general business. The Act states: “(7A) Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting, - (a) That the item may be discussed at that meeting if – (i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and (ii) The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but (b) No resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.” To enable the Forum to hold an open forum session and still remain within the constraints of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act the Forum may hear any speaker who wishes to address it, however any issues raised by the Forum or a formal resolution must be referred to a later meeting. It is also not appropriate to re-litigate resolutions already passed by the Forum during the course of the meeting. Page 7 Hauraki Gulf Forum 27 June 2011 In addition, to facilitate the efficient processing of the business it is recommended that any party who wishes to raise an issue in the open forum section advise the Forum Manager in advance of the meeting, where possible. Secondly a time limit of 5 minutes per speaker is recommended, which is in accordance with the NZ Standard Standing Orders. 9 Extraordinary business Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: “An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if- (a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and (b) The presiding