Te Kotuku - Hotoke 2016

PÄ€NUI HOTOKE

2016

Welcome to Issue 08

Our people, our stories, our journey

WELCOME TO TE KÅŒTUKU

CONTENTS Welcome to Issue 08 of Te Kōtuku

INTRO 05 Acknowledgements 08 CEO Kōrero 09 Tūwharetoa Trust Board Members 1926

ARTICLES 10 Taiopenga ō Tūwharetoa 2015 12 Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2016 16 Mahi Tika, Mahi Pono 18 Snapshot 2015/2016 20 Tūwharetoa Ironman 2016 21 Driven to Succeed 22 Tūwharetoa Ki Parihi 30 Important Dates

FEATURE 14 Proud Ninety Year Legacy

NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA 23 Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mighty River Power Development Group 24 Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee 25 Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries 26 Ngāti Tūwharetoa Taiao 29 The Wellbeing Outcomes Strategy

REGISTER NOW! Are you and your whānau registered on the Beneficiary Roll for the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board?

Registering with us is easy and can be done online at tuwharetoa.co.nz/register.

If you prefer to fill out a hard-copy form you can download the forms from our website, pick up a copy from our office or contact us and we’ll send a form to you.

To be registered as a beneficiary, you must be a natural descendant of an original owner of a Tūwharetoa land block surrounding Lake Taupō and its tributaries.

You are not eligible to be a beneficiary of the Trust if you: • Obtained an interest in land adjoining Lake Taupō and its tributaries but are not a natural descendant of an original owner; or • You are an adopted person who is not a natural descendant of an original owner.

STAY CONNECTED! Keep up-to-date on Trust Board matters, events and activities.

Download puna rauemi resources and application forms.

Apply online for grants, scholarships and funding initiatives.

THANK YOU TO: OUR DARING DESIGNERS GOOD Graphic Design

COPY WRITER EXTRAORDINAIRE Lianne Fraser

OUR KŪMARA VINE FOR THE WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION Anna Puhi Anthony Hemopo (Tūrangi Tongariro Sports Foundation) Atawhai Kohanga Reo Dominic Bowden (Taupō District Council) Faine Kahia Flavian Kupa-Taumata Kingi Joanne Stinson (Waipahihi School) Lauren Fletcher (Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee) Tau and Casey Thompson (Southern Tribes Tūwharetoa)

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CEO KŌRERO WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OUR ROHE?

we do is making a positive and meaningful difference to the lives of our people and our environment. We are very excited with the opportunity this framework will provide over the coming years.

Nothing comes close to home – Taupō is my turangawaewae.

When I need to recharge, you might catch me and the whānau: • • • •

Fishing on the lake at our secret spot Fly fishing up the Waitahanui River Snowboarding at Whakapapa Watching Saturday sports at Owen Delany Park

WHAT KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS ARE YOU PURSUING THAT WILL HELP STRENGTHEN AND GROW NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA? I am very proud of the Wellbeing Outcomes Strategy that we launched in December 2015. This strategy aims to improve the important things that Ngāti Tūwharetoa value:

WHAT HAS BEEN A MAJOR HIGHLIGHT FOR YOU SO FAR IN THE ROLE? Negotiating and securing a commercial water storage arrangement with Mighty River Power was a major milestone in asserting our property rights insofar as it relates to Lake Taupō. This agreement, one of the first of its kind for Aotearoa, provides a significant commercial return and platform for Ngāti Tūwharetoa to springboard from into the future. It was great to achieve a result that will provide long-term commercial benefits for our whānau.

WHAT’S THE IMPORTANT THING YOU’RE WORKING ON RIGHT NOW, AND HOW ARE YOU MAKING IT HAPPEN? The most important thing that we are working on right now is transforming our operating framework to a Results Based Accountability (RBA) model. This model is a new approach to the way we do things and is primarily focused on ensuring that whatever

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Te reo me ōna tikanga Healthy and vibrant marae Stewardship and active use of our natural resources and taonga tuku iho Health and wellbeing of our rangatahi, pākeke, and kaumātua A strong, vibrant and proud community Educational success Strong employment pathways Commercially successful

Above all, our team works hard to ensure that the decisions we make have the long-term interests of future generations at its core.

Our mahi is challenging but, most of all, very rewarding.

Topia Rameka

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TŪWHARETOA TRUST BOARD MEMBERS 1926 ‘…the responsibility cast upon it to see that the fund was administered for the general benefit of the members of the Tūwharetoa tribe and their descendants’

Hoani Te Heuheu (chairman)

Pau Mariu

Paora Rokino

Kahu Te Kuru

Taite Te Tomo (absent)

Takinga Arthur Grace

Pitiroi Mohi

Werihi Te Tuiri

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TAIOPENGA Ō TŪWHARETOA 2015 Three days, 60 groups, 3000 performers, and 3000 spectators, Taiopenga is one of the largest annual events on the Ngāti Tūwharetoa calendar.

The event is so successful that it has grown to three days in order to cater for performances from kōhanga reo, early childhood centres, primary, intermediate and secondary schools, and whānau entertainers. It is a testament to the value our whānau, teachers, schools and pre-schools place on our identity as Tūwharetoa.

Kia koutou katoa, kei te mihi.

Our rohe is well represented with performers coming from Kawerau to Taumarunui and everywhere in-between, and the festival continues to flourish with the number of performers and spectators growing. Taiopenga provides an opportunity for our tamariki, taiohi, pākeke and kaumātua to strengthen our connections as whānau, celebrate the vitality of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, and to continue to revitalise and retain our reo, tikanga, and histories through kapa haka.

The happy sound of laughter, the harmonious chorus from waiata, the booming cry of haka, and the resounding cheers of whānau.

THIS IS TE TAIOPENGA Ō TŪWHARETOA.

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TŪWHARETOA MARAE SPORTS CHALLENGE 2016 Whānaungatanga! Kotahitanga! Manaakitanga!

The wind blustered, the rain fell, but the inclement weather couldn’t dampen the excitement of our whānau as another Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge took place. On the 8/9 January 2016 at Tūrangitukua Park, Tūrangi, 20 marae took to the fields, courts, tables and stage to contest for the top trophy and bragging rights as the supreme winner of this year’s Sports Challenge.

More than 6,000 people attended what has become the largest Tūwharetoa event on our annual calendar. The two days of activities provided whānau with the opportunity to showcase their sporting prowess, strategic expertise, vocal range and iwi knowledge. With the help of more than 100 volunteers Ngā Rēhia ō Tūwharetoa ran another well-organised, exciting event.

Deciding the overall winning marae of the Sports Challenge is based on whakawhānaungatanga and participation. Points are awarded for representing your marae as volunteers, coordinators, and participants in the sports and activities. Once again, defending champions Korohe Marae proved their ‘strength-in-numbers’ strategy a winner, coming in as the overall victor with 3016 points.

In second place was Tutetawha with 2537 points, and in third place Pakira with 2383 points.

THE TROPHY WINNERS FOR EACH SPORT WERE: • VOLLEYBALL: Hirangi Marae • BASKETBALL: Papakai Marae • NETBALL: Hahuru Marae • SQUASH: Moawhango Marae • TABLE TENNIS: Papakai Marae • PETANQUE: Te Rangiita Marae • WHĀNAU RELAY: Rongomai Marae • MARAE IDOL: Ngāti Te Maunga • IWIFIT: • Male - Moawhango Marae • Female - Ngāti Mananui • IWI QUIZ: • Pākeke - Te Rangiita • Rangatahi - Hirangi Marae • CHESS: Otukou Marae • EUCHRE: Korohe Marae • KI O RAHIL: Waihi Marae • TOUCH RUGBY: Rongomai Marae • RUGBY: • Ripper - Waipahihi Marae • Junior - Rongomai Marae • Women’s - Hikairo Marae • Men’s - Te Rangiita Marae

THE TOP FIVE MARAE WERE: 1. KOROHE with 3016 points 2. TUTETAWHA with 2537 points 3. PAKIRA with 2383 points 4. OTUKOU with 1693 points 5. HIRANGI with 1640 points

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PROUD NINETY YEAR LEGACY The legacy forged by those of the past who actively sought to open up opportunities, to allow for unity amongst us, prosperity for us and the well-being of all that is Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

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1930S

1940S

1950S

THE TŪWHARETOA MĀORI TRUST BOARD IS ESTABLISHED.

After negotiating with the then Prime Minister, Joseph Coates, an agreement was reached between the Government and Ngāti Tūwharetoa elders regarding trout fishery access and licensing arrangements.

This gave the tribe a reliable, ongoing fund that could be used for tribal purposes.

The Trust Board works with Sir Āpirana Ngata to establish a land development scheme on Ngāti Tūwharetoa land.

Today, Ngāti Tūwharetoa holds approximately 50,000 hectares of native vegetation, 55% (25,000 hectares) of pastoral land, 60% (39,000 hectares of planted forest) and 99% ownership of all waterbodies.

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From 1927 to 1948 the Trust Board worked tirelessly to seek compensation for commercial benefit that might have been lost by Ngāti Tūwharetoa landowners abutting Lake Taupō tributaries when the right-ofway was created along the riverbanks. After 21 years they were successful, and in 1948 compensation was awarded.

In 1941 the Trust Board also supported Ngāti Tūwharetoa landowners abutting Lake Taupō. When the Taupō Control Gates were installed the lake level rose and caused damage through erosion, stream backup, and the creation of swampland. By 1948 the case was successful and compensation was paid to the affected landowners.

From 1938 the Trust Board worked to protect Rotoaira from the planned hydro development.

They pursued gaining title of the land for the people of Rotoaira and after 20 years of legal wrangling the title was finally awarded to the people of Rotoaira in 1958.

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In 1960 Lake Taupō waters were raised to ease flooding on the lower Waikato River causing further damage to the lands surrounding Lake Taupō.

The Trust Board was again successful in gaining compensation for the landowners affected.

In the late 1960s the Trust Board finances the establishment of the Lake Taupō Forest Trust and the Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust.

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2000S

2010S

In 1992, under the leadership of Sir Hepi te Heuheu, the Trust Board negotiated the return of the Taupō Waters (Lakebed and Tributaries).

In 2007 a further agreement was reached with the Crown confirming the nature and rights of the Trust Board to control, manage, protect, monitor and regulate the use of Taupō Waters.

This agreement also confirmed the ability for the Trust Board to licence all commercial activities operating upon Taupō Waters.

In 2014, the Trust Board negotiated a commercial water storage agreement with Mighty River Power for the purposes of commercial hydro electricity generation upon Lake Taupō.

Today Lake Taupō Forest Trust and Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust are world recognised and Forest Stewardship Council compliant.

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This type of agreement was a first of its kind and recognised Ngāti Tūwharetoa’s property rights as owner of Lake Taupō.

MAHI TIKA, MAHI PONO The Trust Board supports the aspirations of our people through various grants, scholarships and funding opportunities.

The revenue generated from Taupō Moana has enabled the Board to sponsor a range of community programmes and projects that encourage whānaungatanga, manaakitanga, and hauora.

Here of some of the highlights for the year.

TAMARIKI HĪ IKA PROGRAMME The Tamariki Hī Ika kaupapa is aimed at encouraging our tamariki into fishing and mahinga kai on Taupō Moana and awa. This year 209 tamariki aged 18 and under were provided with free season fishing licenses, and an opportunity to purchase a fishing package (valued at $150) for only $45.

The colourful Santa Parade set the scene for a spectacular show, with live performances from local artists and the soulful voice of singer Stan Walker. The grand finale laser light show and firework display brought the event to a spectacular close.

TŪWHARETOA TROUT FISHING COMPETITION The inaugural Tūwharetoa Fishing Competition, hosted by Ngāti Tutemohuta, proved a resounding success with more than 100 kaumātua, pākeke and tamariki entering the event. The competition promoted whānaungatanga and encouraged the friendly rivalry of whānau, marae and hapū. Whānau enjoyed fishing from our beautiful lake and rivers, and with plenty of prizes on offer, competition was fierce.

TŪRANGI COASTGUARD The Coastguard is made up of volunteers who save lives by providing search and rescue operations on Lake Taupō, Lake Rotoaira and Lake Otamangakau. Our sponsorship helps to cover training costs and the costs incurred for supporting Tūwharetoa events like; visits to lakeside marae, the Pūkawa Marae fundraiser, and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ō Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa waka ama journey from Waitetoko to Taupō.

TŪRANGI CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK The Tūrangi Christmas in the Park was a festival of colour, sounds and entertainment. The community were treated to a movie in the park, amusement rides, games and stalls.

WAITAHANUI CLEAN UP DAY The whānau at Waitahanui were out in force to help keep their piece of paradise beautiful. They worked tirelessly all day to pick up rubbish and tidy up their whenua. True kaitiaki of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and an inspiration to us all.

WAITANGI CELEBRATION The Waitangi Day festival was back in Taupō at the Tongariro Domain with the beautiful music of contemporary Māori artists Maisey Rika and Rob Ruha. The pair were supported by an impressive line-up of local artists including Sons of Soul, Aaron Moeke, Daniel Trueman, Michaela Pointon and Tegan McConchie. The day also featured kapa haka, cultural groups, children’s inflatables, food stalls, competitions, and arts and crafts.

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The whānau at Waitahanui were out in force to help keep their piece of paradise beautiful.

- Waitahanui Clean Up Day

TAUPŌ IRONKIDZ TRIATHLON 750 children turned out to compete in the Wairakei Estate IronKidz Triathlon. Ironkidz is all about getting out there, having a go, and having a heap of FUN. Tamariki aged between five and seven competed in the Splash and Dash event, while 7–15 year olds completed the triathlon as individuals, teams and duos.

TŪRANGI JUNIOR TRIATHLON The Tūrangi Kids Triathlon, organised by the Tūrangi Tongariro Sports Foundation, is a great opportunity for 5–17 year olds to have fun and race against each other as individuals and teams. This year saw another great turn out with many braving the rain, wind and mud to compete.

SOUTHERN TRIBES TŪWHARETOA AT THE MĀORI BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Twenty six competitors from Southern Tribes Tūwharetoa attended the National Māori BJJ Tournament in Rotorua. Nine pākeke and 17 tamariki were successful in bringing home 17 medals. As testament to their success Southern Tribes Tūwharetoa will host the 2017 Māori BJJ National tournament. Congratulations to all the competitors, their supporters and whānau for their amazing achievements. If you’d like to be a part of the Southern Tribes Tūwharetoa whānau please contact the Club Coach Tau Thompson on 027 427 0878.

ADULT DIVISION: Te Kooti Warena Gold, JH Wall Silver, Tau Thompson Bronze, Roera Hartley Bronze.

YOUTH DIVISION: Tipene Thompson Gold, Kerah Tauroa Wall Gold, Te Ao o Terangi Thompson Gold, Eternity Thompson Gold, Margaret Doctor-Dixon Gold, Te Whetu Layke Young-Moeke Silver, Nigel Brooks Silver, Tirhyse Temo Silver, Thomas Hepi Silver, Erasmus Hallett Silver, Tyla Solomon Bronze, Jacob Isherwood Bronze, Unique Bella Puhi Bronze.

SWEET SOUNDZ TŪRANGI Sweet Soundz had national musicians and artists converge on the Tokaanu Tailrace to entertain whānau with their sweet sounding vocals. The music festival, hosted by Ngāti Tūrangitukua, featured performances from some of Aotearoa’s finest talent including Troy Kingi, Bella Kalolo, Pieter T, and AWA. Food stalls, children’s activities, arts and crafts exhibitions, and waka ama provided fun for all the whānau.

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SNAPSHOT 2015/2016 OUR PEOPLE, OUR FUTURE, OUR LEGACY

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TŪWHARETOA IRONMAN 2016 On the 3rd of March 2016 Ironman New Zealand returned to Ngāti Tūwharetoa for its 18th event in our rohe.

The 2016 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman saw over a thousand athletes complete the 3.8km swim, 180km bike, and 42.2km run. The event offers one of the best swim legs on the circuit, and showcases the best of our amazing scenery and taonga.

events in the world. This year Team Tūwharetoa consisted of Jovita Taite, Henare Whaanga, Tania Phillips, Kahumoana Shedlock, Rawiri Shedlock, Jamal Treanor, Ian Rangitutia, Steve York, Nathan York, and Steve Manunui.

Each year the Trust Board supports ten of our whānau to compete in Ironman New Zealand. Participants receive a complimentary entry into the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman, training opportunities, and whānaungatanga events that support and motivate them in their preparations to complete one of the most difficult one-day sporting

It is encouraging and inspiring to see our whānau take on this amazing challenge. If you’d like to be a part of our Ironman whānau and are interested in becoming part of Team Tūwharetoa for 2017 please contact our office.

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DRIVEN TO SUCCEED Faine Maniapoto Kahia (Ngāti Te Rangiita, Ngāti Rauhoto) is a young man racing to success.

He’s recognised as a skilled and gifted driver, with an unwavering determination to succeed. Every step he takes is a step closer to his goals of becoming a professional motorsport athlete and the first Māori to win Bathurst.

From the beginning Faine and his whānau knew that it would be challenging and expensive to compete in the Motorsport arena.

Not only were they going up against competitive drivers, but also big budgets. To succeed Faine knew he would have to be a fierce competitor and draw on the strength of his abilities.

Faine’s love of motorsport began at a young age, and at the age of 12 he began racing sprint karts. He then progressed to superkarts, winning national titles at the 2013 NZ Superkart Champs. At the age of 15 Faine moved into car racing, driving domestically in Formula First and SsangYong Utes.

In 2014 Faine was selected for the New Zealand Elite Motorsport Academy. The academy provides a programme of physical and educational training to only nine recognised Race or Rally competitors who have already demonstrated the ability to excel in their chosen motorsport discipline.

In 2015 Faine was invited to race in the Formula BMW class at the 2015 Asia Cup Series in Malaysia. He was the only New Zealander and raced under the leadership of the championship-winning professional motorsport team, Meritus.GP. Faine’s skill and determination secured his place on the winner’s podium with two second place finishes. So impressed were Team Meritus.GP they’ve invited Faine back to compete. In August Faine heads back to Asia for the 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia Championship.

If he’s successful in the series he could see his career move to the next level, racing in Formula Renault; and from there progressing through the formula categories in Asia in the hopes of securing an academy drive or contract with a car manufacturer, but until then Faine is focused. Focused on preparing for his next step, his next lap. Focused on becoming an elite athlete performing at his absolute best.

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(Back to front): Cartryte Hemana-Wickliffe, Roera Hartley, Te Huri Konui, Ruihi Chase, Kerry Callaghan, Tirakahurangi Wineera, Jonnine Lai Photographs captured by Tina McGregor

TŪWHARETOA KI PARIHI (BRAZIL) In 2015 some of our whānau were selected to represent Ngāti Tūwharetoa as part of the Aotearoa contingent to the World Indigenous Games held in Palmas, Brazil from the 20th of October to the 1st of November 2015.

The World Indigenous Games is a multisport event with more than 2,000 participating indigenous athletes from 30 countries, including First Nation representatives from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Russia, Argentina and Australia. From Brazil alone, 24 indigenous ethnicities took part at the 2015 event.

The event was an opportunity for our whānau to showcase traditional sports, compete in indigenous sports from around the world, and share our cultural experiences as indigenous people.

There were a variety of sporting events with non-competitive demonstrations, western-style competitions (football, athletics), and competitive traditional games of tug-o-war (cabo de forca), canoeing (canoagem), archery (tiro com arco), spear toss (lanca), log carrying (corrida de tora) and rustic racing.

Alongside the sporting event a series of lectures and activities brought together the diversity represented at the Games, and provided a platform for indigenous people to discuss indigenous rights, environmental conservation, and the impact of ‘progress’ on indigenous cultures.

Language proved no barrier when meeting the various tribes of the world. The common values of manaakitanga, awhi, and tautoko

were expressed throughout the games, and everyone respected the beliefs, customs and practices of each member. The sharing of stories, in particular the struggles experienced by indigenous people to retain whenua, reo and tikanga, helped to form a strong connection and understanding. Many of the indigenous people expressed their admiration of Māori and their continued support of indigenous rights, not only at home but at an international level.

Our whānau were hugely impressed with the indigenous people of Brazil and their unwavering determination to retain their culture and identity. During the event several tribes competed in traditional garb, and one highlight of the event was meeting members of the Matis (Jaguar Tribe) who live deep in the amazon and have only recently engaged with mainstream Brazilian society.

The relationships forged during the Games, and the exposure to an international audience have provided our whānau with a new level of understanding. They have a deeper appreciation of our achievements so far, recognise the challenges we face to retain our own reo and tikanga, and value the support Ngāti Tūwharetoa can provide to other indigenous people around the world.

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NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA MIGHTY RIVER POWER DEVELOPMENT GROUP After many years of hui and discussions between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Mighty River Power, in October 2002 a mitigation agreement was signed between Mighty River Power and the Trust Board (on behalf of ngā hapū ō Ngāti Tūwharetoa). The purpose of the mitigation agreement is: •

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To enhance the spiritual and cultural relationship between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō moana and Waikato river.

Support Ngāti Tūwharetoa to exercise kaitiakitanga.

Conduct environmental enhancement projects.

Support projects that improve education, employment, health and wellbeing of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mighty River Power Development Group is the committee who are responsible for distributing the mitigation funds (in line with the objectives listed above). The group is made up of three Mighty River Power staff, alongside four Ngāti Tūwharetoa representatives (two elected, one is a TMTB appointment and all supported by our pou tikanga, Te Kanawa Pitiroi).

The Development Group meets every two months to consider applications, assess the effectiveness of funding direction, and monitor current projects and targets. For further information please contact the Trust Board.

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NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA GENESIS ENERGY COMMITTEE Following two years of hapū consultation, in 2000 an agreement was reached between the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (on behalf of ngā hapū ō Ngāti Tūwharetoa) and Genesis Energy. The agreement mitigates any impact on Ngāti Tūwharetoa caused by operating the Tongariro Power Scheme (TPS). The Ngāti Tūwharetoa – Genesis Energy Committee was established as a forum for meaningful, positive dialogue and a balanced working relationship.

The Committee has three elected members from Ngāti Tūwharetoa and three representatives from Genesis Energy. It meets every two months to assess applications and look at the progress of current projects.

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To progress environmental/cultural projects involving waterways and adjacent lands influenced by the Tongariro Power Scheme; Undertake activities and promote projects to support the kaitiaki role of Ngāti Tūwharetoa generally; Promote projects to facilitate the education, health and well- being of Ngāti Tūwharetoa youth; Involve Ngāti Tūwharetoa people in monitoring activities undertaken by Genesis Energy as required by the resource consents granted;

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Facilitate the protection of wāhi tapu that may be affected by the operation of the Tongariro Power Scheme.

In 2015 a total of 109 applications were received. Of these 69 were approved with a significant amount given to education. The ‘Growing Tūwharetoa at Home’ education assistance has seen whānau take up the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain a qualification in environment management through two local providers running pūtaiao courses. Other significant projects supported were: • Kaitiaki Punawai • Te Taiopenga ō Tūwharetoa 2015 • Nga Rēhia ō Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2016 • Korowai Āwhina ō ngā Marae ō Ngāti Tūwharetoa • Tūrangitukua Sweet Soundz Festival • Ngāti Hikairo Snow Sports Academy Year 3 • Rangatahi Wānanga • Tūwharetoa Rangatahi Show • Pāpākai Wānanga: Taiao Noho • 30 Year Celebration of Te Kōhanga Reo ō Pāpākai

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The Chairman and General Manager of Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust were proud to attend the opening of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa (BOP) Settlement Trust new complex in Kawerau.

NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA FISHERIES 2015 AGM The 2015 Annual General Meeting was held on 2nd April 2016 at Nukuhau Marae. The trust once again reported sound results.

The 30 September 2015 Annual Report can be found on our website www.ntf.maori.nz.

REVIEW OF THE MĀORI FISHERIES SETTLEMENT STRUCTURES What is the 2015 Review about?

The Māori Fisheries Act 2004 allows for an independent review of the structures that were agreed to under the allocation model.

So what happened?

On 4 June 2015, as a result of the review, iwi resolved to make significant changes to the governance arrangements established under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004. These decisions will result in a new business model for Te Ohu Kaimoana (TOK), the transfer of TOK Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd (AFL) shares to iwi, a simpler process for Māori commercial entities to trade their settlement assets with each other, and changes to the governance of all the entities reviewed.

Iwi made these decisions.

For Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Holdings Ltd, this means a potential increase in shareholding in AFL from 4.03% to 5.04%, which is an increase of $2.97 million based on the Trusts Audited Financial Statements.

The directors of TOK have appointed nine representatives to an Iwi Working Group to: •

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Undertake a independent review of Te Ohu Kaimoana’s funding operations and; Inform iwi of the recommendations and findings, and their consequences, and to seek iwi views on them within a period of six months.

Ngāti Tūwharetoa will be asked to vote on the recommendations at a Special General Meeting to be held on 4 June 2016. We are hoping that the recommendations will result in further benefits for the trust.

Shane Heremaia (CEO, Te Arawa Fisheries) is our Waka representative on the working party.

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NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA TAIAO LAKE WEED MANAGEMENT Last year the Trust Board, marae and NIWA scientists all worked together to undertake an in-depth study into the lake weed issues at Motutere Bay, Motuoapa Bay, Te Iringa Pouaka (Stump Bay), Waihi and Tokaanu Bay. We are now working with our marae to create plans around how to reduce and/or remove weed from these bays.

Once the plans are finalised we can then start to implement the actions identified. Kaitiakitanga in action.

An exciting outcome from the Marae Working Group, has been the development of a Waikato Awa Action Plan. The purpose of the Awa Action Plan is to develop a prioritised list of actions that collectively we are going to undertake that will enhance the health and wellbeing of the Waikato awa.

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HEALTHY RIVERS PLAN CHANGE The Trust Board has a co-governance arrangement with the Waikato Regional Council. The Healthy Rivers Plan Change is the first major plan developed under this arrangement. The aim of the plan change is to ensure the awa is swimmable and fishable over the whole length within the next 80 years.

The Plan Change will manage four pollutants – nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and bacteria (E.coli) – and, over time, reduce the amount of the pollutants getting into groundwater and streams.

Trust Board has been working alongside our Tūwharetoa Economic Authorities and the Tūwharetoa marae who hold mana whenua in the Upper Waikato River Catchment. These two working groups are providing important direction and perspective as we engage in the Plan Change development process.

Check out this webpage for more information: http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/healthyrivers/

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During most of the year, the waters in Lake Taupō are separated into layers because the temperature of the water decreases with depth. In winter, the temperature of the waters change so that the water at the top is the same as the bottom and it all mixes together (called ‘turning over’). This is an important process as it means that algae at the top and nutrients from the bottom are brought together again, which results in a burst of plant growth. The additional food in the water provides more food for trout. When there is a good ‘turning over’ that brings up lots of nutrients, it is likely to result in a good trout year later on.

You may also notice that the lake waters are less clear over winter because of increased algae growth.

Rainbow and brown trout have started their spawning migrations into the tributary streams.

Kōura are in the peak of their breeding cycle with most females likely to be carrying eggs or juveniles. The main breeding period for kōura is from April through to November.

Image on Right: Waiaria Rameka

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THE WELLBEING OUTCOMES STRATEGY KAUPAPA

MOEMOEA

TIKANGA

Mahi Rangarita ki te iwi

Ngāti Tūwharetoa – United, Smart and Prosperous

Mahi Tika, Mahi Pono

POU TAHI

POU RUA

POU TORU

Ko Tūwharetoa te Iwi

Whai Hua, Whai Rawa

Ngāti Tūwharetoa Live as Tūwharetoa

Ngāti Tūwharetoa are Prosperous and Innovative

Kaitiaki o ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Ngāti Tūwharetoa are Stewards and Users of our Natural Resources

POU WHA

POU RIMA

Te Mauri o te Oranga

Tūwharetoa ki te Kāinga, Tūwharetoa ki te Ao

Ngāti Tūwharetoa are Safe and Well

Ngāti Tūwharetoa are Active Local and Global Citizens

ACTIVITIES Internships

Pathways Programmes

Kaitiakitanga

Healthy Lifestyles

Wānanga Reo

Education Grants

Fishing Licenses

Kaumātua Grants

Strategic Relationships

Monitoring and Enhancement

Whānau Based Activities

Learning Support Activities

Whānau Haerenga

Taiopenga

Hapū Wānanga

Communications

Literacy and Numeracy Programmes

Intergenerational Reo Transmission

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IMPORTANT DATES JULY 2016

FEBRUARY 2017

01 Kaumātua Grants Open 01 Fishing Licenses Issued

01 Education Grants and Scholarships Open

01 Boat Ramp Permits Allocated

28 Smelt Fishing Closes

SEPTEMBER 2016

APRIL 2017

01 Lake Rotoaira Fishing Opens 14–16 Taiopenga ō Tūwharetoa

OCTOBER 2016 01 Lake Otamangakau Fishing Opens

NOVEMBER 2016 01 Smelt Fishing Opens

JANUARY 2017 7–8 Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge

14–16 Lake Rotoaira Trout Fishing Competition 22 Māori Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Tournament

MAY 2017 31 Education Grants and Scholarships Close 31 Lake Otamangakau Fishing Closes

JUNE 2017 25 Matariki 30 Kaumātua Grants Close 30 Lake Rotoaira Fishing Closes