Te Hookioi Issue 25

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Paenga-whaawhaa/April 2008 Issue 25

GEC – a step closer to settlement

The new GEC (Guardians Establishment Committee) held its inaugural meeting last month - an indication that Waikato-Tainui is a step closer to settlement of the tribe’s Waikato River claim.

Chair of Te Arataura and co-chair of the GEC Tukoroirangi Morgan hailed the day as a “new dawn” in co-management and partnership. “Our settlement will be unique because we have considered all the interests of the river iwi, the general public and the Crown, who have come together for the purpose of designing the vision and strategy.

The GEC are charged with developing a vision and strategy that will detail the work to be done to ensure the future health and wellbeing of the Waikato River. The first phase is to design a draft. Following the release of the draft, the committee will call for submissions. The GEC will then recommend a final version of the vision and strategy to Waikato-Tainui and the Crown. COVER FEATURE GEC - a step closer to settlement

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PITOPITO KOORERO/NEWS Students attend GEC launch Kiingitanga to celebrate 150 years Prime Minister meets with Waikato-Tainui Whaanau support makes eel project a success Waikato roopu make top three Tainui Festival 2008 sets new highs Tainui Festival 2008 photo feature TGH launches new graduate programme Marae Information Seminars 2008 Making it up as he goes Scientist looks forward to working for the tribe Tainui students revel in science programme

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HAAKINAKINA/SPORTS Tainui sports grants Waka kopapa make waves at regatta

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MAARAMATAKA Waikato-Tainui Kura Reo

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“The work of the GEC must focus on what is best for the river and will not be hamstrung by any particular vested interests.” There are 16 members on the GEC, four WaikatoTainui representatives; four river iwi (Ngaati Maniapoto, Raukawa, Te Arawa, Ngaati Tuuwharetoa); seven Crown appointed members; and one Environment Waikato member. Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Dr Michael Cullen, said the establishment of the GEC was an “important milestone” in demonstrating kotahitanga (unity). “The vision and strategy must be consistent with the overarching purpose of the settlement between Waikato-Tainui and the Crown in respect of historical claims relating to the river. The Crown has a commitment with WaikatoTainui to enter a new era of co-management, and the establishment of the GEC highlights that commitment,” Dr Cullen said. continued on page 2 Above: GEC members with Dr Cullen. Back from left: Weo Magg, Stephanie O’Sullivan, Taipu Paki, Andra Neeley, Dean Stebbing, Roger Pikia, Clint Baddeley, Rangitiaho Mahuta and Don Scarlet. Front from left: Bob Simcock, Traci Houpapa, Gordon Blake, Dr Michael Cullen, Tukoroirangi Morgan, Linda Te Aho and Alan Livingston. Absent: Jenni Vernon


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