Candidate Profiles Savage Papakainga Land Trust Trustee elections 2020 Candidate profiles: 1) Anthony Tangihia Savage 2) Te Aokahari Lawrence Niao 3) Graeme Te Kaka Ahirau (Junior) Niao 4) Phyllis Savage 5) Karen Stanton 6) William Doney Jnr Confidential 334 Onepu Springs Road 26 September 2020 Whakatane 3192 [email protected] ANTHONY TANGIHIA SAVAGE WHAKAPAPA He uri ahau na Wharepapa Petera raua ko Mihipeka Hoani Kereme au i taku mana ki te whenua mai I oku tupuna Wharepapa me Mihipeka EDUCATION Kawerau North School Kawerau Central School Kawerau College Manukau Technical Institute Auckland Technical Institute GOVERNANCE POSITIONS Hahuru Marae Trustee Hokopu Land Trustee Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau SettlementConfidential Trust PERSONAL STATEMENT In keeping with the traditional appointment of Trustees for Hahuru Marae, I was approached in 1981 by the kaumatua to take my father’s seat after his passing in 1979. Had my tuakana not been residing in Auckland it would have been his. This system of whanau, hapu selection has not changed. However, the obligations and responsibilities of Trustees have broadened requiring a wider legal knowledge base. The whanau hapu system taught me the value of inclusiveness. Whanau raruraru was discussed and dealt with at a hui on the marae. The Trustees would adjudicate the hui and resolve the take with the mana of all parties left intact. The Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 1 SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 2 Confidential instigated the taking of raruraru through the Maori Land Court and the decision made by a Judge, with the outcome at times tearing whanau apart. In 2005 I was on the Inaugural Board of Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust (BOP), involved in the Strategic Plan which helped set the future direction for our people. Our role was to develop the foundation documents for future Board Trustees. One task this Board dealt with immediately was determining the management of Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Returned Lands Assets. The understanding of meeting procedure and knowledge is crucial for future trustees and I believe I bring this knowledge to this role. I am standing for a position of Ahi Kaa. I have spent my entire life in Onepu on both adjacent blocks. I have a passion to see our Savage Whanau thrive, grow, and prosper for our mokopuna. Whanau Mana, Whenua Maori ki toku ngakau: The Savage whanau are fortunate to be the caretakers of the whenua left to us from our tipuna. I am humbled to have this opportunity to put myself forward as a Trustee to ensure our whenua will be passed down to the next generation in a healthier and wealthier position. Vote Anthony Savage Confidential 2 SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 3 Confidential CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF TE AOKAHARI LAWRENCE NIAO I am the son of Lawrence Te Aokahari Niao – more commonly known as Laurie Niao. Dad was Trustee of Savage Papakāinga Land Trust, (SPLT), for 15 years, from April 2002 to September 2017. I am grandson of Arihia II Savage (Mrs. Niao), a natural daughter of the third marriage of William Cleveland Savage to Arihia I Wharepapa. I am pleased to offer myself as prospective Trustee of SPLT because – 1. I have 12 years, experience, 2006 to 2017, inclusive, of regularly attending SPLT Meetings, with my Trustee Dad; 2. My Dad taught me to rise above prevailing adversities - by being solutions, not problems, focused; With those unique “hands-on” experiences, and my dependable “can do” attitude, if I am successfully voted as Trustee, I will act with utmost transparency and best practice good faith, as a Team, and Independently, for full resilient recovery, and prosperous future growth, of SPLT. Please vote for me for a brighter future, for us all. Thank you very much. Mauri Ora, tātau katoa! Confidential SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 4 Confidential Confidential SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 5 Confidential Confidential SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 6 Confidential Ko Putauaki te Maunga Ko Tarawera te Awa Ko Ngai Tamarangi te Hapū Ko Tuwharetoa te Iwi Ko Charlie raua ko Mere oku matua Ko Phyllis Savage ahau Tēnā koutou katoa, I offer myself for election as trustee for Lot 39A Sec. 2A Parish of Matata or as we know it – the Pool Block. My family have a close affiliation to this block, my father Charlie, known to the wider whānau as Boy, was a trustee over this block for 15 years. From 1989 – 1992, he lived on to the block as kaitiaki trustee. In 1990 my sister and I were living there and along with my dad we worked in the hothouse, ran the pools and carried out the maintenance. I have a lot of fond memories of those times. This whenua is of special significance and I submit my name to assist in protecting, promoting and facilitating its development and utilisation for the benefit of all, now and into the future. I am currently employed by the Māori Land Court and have been for 15 years. I hold the positions of Deputy Registrar and Central Region Technical Advisor covering the Māori Land Courts in Hamilton, Rotorua and Gisborne. My governance experience comes from being on the committees of: Kawerau Sports and Cultural Club Te Awhina Sports Club Whakatāne Netball Centre Whakatāne Netball Umpires Association Waikato BOP Netball Umpires Confidential Trustee of the Charles Cleeve Boy Savage Whānau Trust; and Board Chair of Kawerau College These positions have given me the experience in financial reporting, management and leadership, managing relationships, strategic planning and the development and utilisation of assets, just to name a few. I am passionate about achieving the best outcomes for the whenua and for all whānau. No reira, tēnā koutou kotoa. SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 7 Confidential Ko Arawa te waka Ko Tarawera te maunga Ko Tarawera te awa Ko Tu Wharetoa te iwi Ko Cleveland Savage raua Lily Savage oku tupuna Ko William raua Ko Alison oku matua Ko Karen Stanton toku ingoa • I currently work for Sport BOP as a Community Sport Lead and Active Young People Advisor. In the past I have worked in health improving wellbeing outcomes for whanau. • I have experience in developing strategic plans and governance • I have a degree in Sport and Recreation with a major in management. I am a believer that Trustees must work to improve outcomes for beneficiaries so they receive all possible advantages while achieving the goals of the trust. Good governance and protection of assets must take priority along with the development of cultural aspects. Trustees must be transparent and accountable for decisions they make. The skills I bring to the trust are honesty, good judgement, fairness and common sense. I am willing to stand up for what I believe is the right choice for the trust and all beneficiaries. I believe that I have the skills, maturity and experience to contribute positively to the development of the Savage Papakainga Land Trust. Confidential SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 8 Confidential William Doney 587 Otakiri Road Otakiri [email protected] Kia Ora Ko William Doney toku ingoa. The information provided below are for my application to be elected as a trustee for the Savage Papakainga Land Trust. A: Legal Name William Doney B: Whakapapa 1) William Doney (myself) 2) William Doney (father) and Louise Storey (Mother) 3) Christiana Doney (Nana) 4) Cleveland Paerau Warbrick (Great Koro) C: Education and Experience • Graduated from the University of Waikato with a bachelor of Teaching in 2007 • Senior management of Whakatane Intermediate School (2018-Present) • Head of physical education, health, mentor teacher at Whakatane Intermediate School (2013-Present) • Senior teacher at Whakatane Intermediate School (2018-Present) • Head of physical education at Allandale School (2009-2012) • Whakatane Athletics Committee Member from 1998-2000 • Sports Bay of Plenty Coaching Award recipient 2015 • New Zealand Advance Coaching Qualification 2015 • New Zealand athletics recipient 2013 D: Governance Roles Currently Holding • NZ Aims Games DirectorConfidential at Whakatane Intermediate School E: Candidate Statement Ko Tarawera toku maunga Ko Tarawera toku awa Ko Te Arawa toku waka Ko Ngati Rangihit toku hapu Ko Rangithi te marae Ko William Doney Jnr toku ingoa Kia Ora whanau. My name is William Doney Jnr. I am a passionate teacher and father who has been heavily involved in ensuring that tamariki are achieving their potential in education for more than a decade. During this time, I have held/hold organisational roles, from managing resources, people, budgets, communication (including social media) and events. SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 9 Confidential This experience can be an asset for our trust, ensuring that all 148 land owners voices are heard, via modern forms of communication, as well as conventional means. I feel that this communication is essential for our whanau to ensure that our connection to not only each other, but to our land, is passed through generations. This experience will also help ensure that our resources and property management are not only maintained, but enhanced for the benefit of our whanau. My experience with property management through the education sector can provide practical means to ensure that objectives are achieved. My pathway of developing a deeper understanding of our rich history – from who we are, where we come from and our connection to the land – is still developing, and if elected, I am excited to make meaningful connections with a wider variety of our whanau. Rangitihi tangata whakahirahira, no Rangitihi te upoko i takaia ki te akatea. Ehara ma te aitanga tiki. Mauri tu Mauri Ora! Na William Doney Jnr. Confidential SPLT Trustee Candidate Profiles 10.