2020 Annual Plan

Taranakitanga

Whiria te muka Taiao Uwhia ki te huhi Whanake

Service Hub

Initial proof of concept work has been undertaken. The establishment of a multipurpose hub is an ongoing project.

Engagement

Uri engagement has been a key focus for Te Kāhui o Taranaki with the engagement team setting a new standard in uri engagement. All events and activities have increased participation levels. Actively engaging with uri remains a top priority for 2021/22.

Tech Camp

Delays due to Covid-19 resulted in the start of this programme being rescheduled to October 2021.

●Website

Upgrades to the Te Kāhui o Taranaki website have improved user experience and increased back office functionality. The development of a digital library is a key output of the Tech Camp.

Digital Infrastructure

Accurate information regarding iwi digital capability has been difficult to collect and verify.

Wānanga

Wānanga have been conducted virtually which has allowed uri from across the motu to participate.

Sustainable living practises

Te Kāhui o Taranaki have adopted Para Kore (Zero waste) practises within the tari and for events. The Tātai Tāngata ki te Whenua programme launched in October 2021.

Land Usage

Te Kāhui o Taranaki kaimahi have attended several hui, webinar and conference on land use. A Māori Land Audit will be conducted in 2021/22 which will form the basis for future land use activities.

Kaitiaki Ranger

Wayne successful transitioned from Te Papa Atawhai.

Toa Taiao

The Toa Taiao team are actively involved in monitoring and protecting te taiao.

Taiao Taiora

Te Kāhui o Taranaki have contributed to the Taranaki whakahono a rohe and RMA review processes. Maria Hokopaura has filled the Environmental Planner role.

Ka Uruora

20 uri have completed the Sorted Kainga financial literacy programme, 114 uri are currently” enrolled in Ka Uruora saver programme and one whānau have purchased a whare under the home ownership programme.

●Marae Pā HapūOperational Support

Operational compliance resources have been created however uptake has been low. Te Kāhui o Taranaki will take a more proactive approach to assisting marae pā and hapū in the coming year.

●Innovation HQ

An impact investment strategy is being developed for 2021/22.

Housing

Ka Uruora was the main vehicle for housing in 2020/21, however a comprehensive housing strategy is being developed for 2021/22.

Packs and Grants

546 packs and grants were issued in the 2020/21 reporting period.

Taketake Tangata

Voice and Influence

Te Kāhui o Taranaki maintains representation in all relevant forums.

Communications

The appointment of Raymond Tuuta as the Communication and Engagement manager has elevated the quality, consistency and effectiveness of communications.

Review and Evaluations

Board, Trustee and CEO evaluations were completed in 2020 along with a full resourcing review and benchmarking exercise.

Strategic Alignment

Core strategic and operational reporting processes have been developed.

Governance and Leadership

Patu Kiore, Tui Decommissioning ohu and the internship programme provided opportunities for uri to build capability.