The Proposal for Ngapuhi Treaty Settlement Negotiations August 2018 Submission 22 August 2018
Te Rūnanga - ā - iwi o Ngāpuhi The only entity mandated to officially represent Ngapuhi Incorporated as a charitable trust on 28 April 1989, and is registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. Established for all people of Ngāpuhi descent and is rooted firmly to Ngāpuhi tikanga and cultural values. Our contribution to this journey cannot be ignored
Te Rūnanga A -Iwi-O Ngāpuhi The Rūnanga is accountable to Ngāpuhi and is guided by the principles and powers embodied in the Trust Deed ‘to receive, hold, manage and administer the Trust Fund for every charitable purpose benefiting Ngāpuhi’. Vision: Kia tu tika ai Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi Mission: To lead the spiritual, social, cultural, environmental growth of Ngāpuhi by ensuring the self-determination and ongoing sustainability of our people
Takiwā
Te Rūnanga - ā - iwi o Ngāpuhi • Ngāpuhi is the largest iwi with a population of 125,601. (2013 Census) • Of that the Rūnanga has a database of 68,000 registered members. • 30,000 members are 18 years and over – eligble to vote (@ April 2013)
The Rūnanga Group Te Rūnanga -a-iwi o Ngapuhi (Parent Entity) Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services Ngāpuhi Asset Holding Company Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi — The only mandated entity that represents Ngāpuhi — Is the only entity that has a track record of managing a settlement asset on behalf of Ngāpuhi — Registration database – the only entity that maintains a registration database of Ngāpuhi members
Ngāpuhi
We know what our people want Being cognisant of community dynamics and nuances is a key attribute of the Rūnanga. • To be connected • Have an identity • Tai tamariki want to be involved • Mātauranga is to be a priority
PSGE Post negotiations, the Rūnanga has a role in a post settlement environment • TRAION group developing a PSGE option for Ngapuhi • Consult with our members (68,000. 30,000 18yrs and over) • Preferred option presented to TIMA to take to Ngapuhi for ratification
PSGE Our members must be comfortable with our next steps. Consideration is being given to Legal structures Representation - Hapū, Kaumatua Kuia, Urban, Tai Tamariki) Decision making Transfer of assets Investment portfolios CONFIDENTIAL
PROPOSAL FOR NGAPUHI TREATY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS August 2018 Response
Settlement Agree to: • One settlement • Multiple settlement packages
Cultural Redress Negotiations Agree with Regional Negotiation Bodies to negotiate cultural, historical and cultural pūtea; Disagree with the Crown proposal that hapū establish rohe PSGE’s Recommendation —Hapū rohe to establish regional entities NOT Regional PSGE’s — The commercial redress is not to fund regional entities. The Crown is to fund regional entities for the first 30 years
Commercial Redress Negotiations Agree that commercial redress negotiations including quantum to occur centrally on behalf of all Ngapuhi Agree that Ngapuhi to decide on the PSGE to receive and manage commercial redress Disagree with divesting pūtea to Regional Trusts
Central Negotiating Body Agree with three – six negotiators being appointed by the TIMA Governance
Repopulation and Refresh of Hapū Kaikōrero and Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi Te Runanga-a- iwi o Ngāpuhi will support the decision hapū arrive at to determine the election process to appoint their representative, if that is what hapū want. The process of appointment is not to hold up the CNB negotiations To be confirmed —What is the number of hapū required per rohe — Who is responsible for ensuring the robustness of the appointment processes
Urban Representation on the CNB Agree that Ngapuhi residing in Tamaki Makaurau and other urban rohe be represented on the CNB. Agree that up to four urban representatives are appointed by Ngapuhi ki Tamaki residing in Tamaki Makaurau (4), Wellington appoint (1), South Island appoint (1)
Kaumātua Kuia Representation on the CNB Te Runanga-a- iwi o Ngāpuhi supports kaumātua Kuia representation on the CNB Agree that Ngapuhi kaumātua kuia to be elected by Ngāpuhi 55 years and over
Rūnanga Representation on the CNB By Deed, the Rūnanga has an obligation to represent their members in matters that significantly impact on Ngāpuhi Te Rūnanga -a- iwi O Ngāpuhi is to be represented on the CNB
Hapū Withdrawal Agree hapū be able to withdraw Recommendation The door to remain open for hapū to opt back in; Withdrawing hapū are not to stall or hold up settlement negotiations
Name Change The mandated entity name to be retained Disagree with a name change of the mandated entity Agree that the CNB be officially known as - The Ngapuhi Central Negotiating Body (NCNB)
Other Claims Listed in Deed of Mandated • Change the policy and remove them Consultation feedback • This round has not captured a wider enough Ngapuhi response - Conduct a survey - • Tai Tamariki to be included in the CNB
Ki i a tu tu tik tika ai i Te e Whare Tapu o Ngapuhi
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