HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL
MINUTES
OF A MEETING OF THE HDC
- Māori Joint Committee
HELD
IN THE Council
Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Administration Building, Lyndon Road East,
Hastings ON
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 AT 1.15pm
Present: Chair: Mr
Robin Hape
Mayor
Hazlehurst
Councillors
O’Keefe, Travers, Barber and Lyons
Ms
Tracee Te Huia, Mrs Evelyn Ratima, Mr S Walker and Mr Ngaio Tiuka
Kaumatua: Jerry Hapuku
ALSO Present: Chief Executive (Mr Ross McLeod)
Principal
Advisor: Relationships, Responsiveness and Heritage – (Dr James Graham)
Advisor:
Relationships, Responsiveness and Heritage (Ms R Smith)
Environmental
Policy Manager (Mr R Wallis)
Senior
Environmental Planner Policy (Special Projects) (Mrs A Sanders)
Committee
Secretary (Mrs C Hunt)
Kaumatua Jerry Hapuku gave the
opening Karakia.
1. Apologies
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Councillor
Travers/Councillor Lyons
That
apologies for absence from Councillor Poulain, and Mr Te Rangihau Gilbert be
accepted.
CARRIED
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2. Conflicts
of Interest
There were no
declarations of conflicts of interest.
3. Confirmation
of Minutes
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Mr Hape/Councillor Lyons
That the
minutes of the HDC - Māori Joint Committee Meeting held Wednesday
6 December 2017 be confirmed as a true and correct record and be adopted.
CARRIED
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4.
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Wāhi Tapu/Wāhi Taonga Project Update
(Document 17/692)
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The Senior Environmental Planner Policy
(Special Projects), Mrs Sanders updated the Committee
on the wāhi taonga review project.
Workshops had been held with hapu and agency
stakeholder groups, facilitated by Karl Wixon. An additional workshop
would be required to obtain the viewpoints of private property owners and
developers before a project plan could be developed.
It was agreed that the Māori Joint
Committee should assist in the project by giving assistance on engagement
with hapu. This issue would be discussed further with hapu to provide a
better understanding on what registering taonga would mean in regard to its
protection under the District Plan.
The meeting agreed that the HDC : Māori
Joint Committee should be involved in the discussions and the Chair lead the
engagement as to date the process in regard to some submitters on this issue
had been a disaster. This would be an opportunity to ensure that the
right contacts are made and explain what processes could happen and put
various sites into the district plan.
Wāhi tapu/wāhu taonga project
be included as a topic for the HDC : Māori Joint Committee Workshop on
29 March 2018.
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Councillor
Barber/Mayor Hazlehurst
A) That
the report of the Senior Environmental Planner Policy (Special
Projects) titled “Wāhi Tapu/Wāhi Taonga Project Update”
dated 28/02/2018 be received for information purposes.
B) That
the HDC: Māori Joint Committee recommends further hapu engagement
process be undertaken in the Stage 2 Wāhi Tapu/Wāhi Taonga Project.
C) That
the HDC : Māori Joint Committee assist and give direction to the nature
of the hapu engagement process to be undertaken.
CARRIED
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5.
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Te Mana Whakahono o Rohe/Iwi Participation
Agreements Update
(Document 17/49)
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The Senior Environmental Planner Policy
(Special Projects), Mrs Sanders advised that the
Resource Legislation Amendment Act enacted on 18 April 2017, included
new provisions around the way Māori were involved in the
management of natural resources through iwi participation agreements known as
Te Mana Whakahono a Rohe. Te Mana
Whakahono a Rohe
provided a mechanism for Councils to meet their
existing obligations to consult with local iwi on resource management
matters.
Mrs Sanders also advised that the
Ministry for the Environment were working with an Iwi Advisors Group in
regard to compiling a guidance document. When this document was
available it was suggested that a Workshop could be held with iwi authorities
to discuss what opportunities maybe available through Te Mana Whakahono a
Rohe in respect to understanding, resources and timing in the future.
Officers would continue to monitor the Ministry for the Environment (MFE)
progress and release of the guidance document.
The Te Mana Whakahono a Rohe be included
in the work programme and how it fits in and whether the Terms of Reference
the Committee currently operate under are still valid.
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Councillor O'Keefe/Ms
Te Huia
A) That
the report of the Senior Environmental Planner Policy (Special
Projects) titled “Te Mana Whakahono o Rohe/Iwi Participation
Agreements Update” dated 28/02/2018 be received
for information purposes.
CARRIED
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6.
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Te Mata Track
(Document 18/110)
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The Environmental Policy Manager, Mr
Wallis spoke to the report and advised that the
resource consent that granted approval for the track on the east face of Te
Mata Peak had raised questions as to whether the
current Proposed District Plan framework adequately achieved the outcomes
sought in respect of the Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes
identified in the District, particularly in respect of ONFL 1 – Te Mata
Peak.
It was noted that the decision making
lies on the future of the track with land owner, Craggy Range. When the
track was developed it was legal as the landowner had lawful consent. Concerns
regarding the resource consent have been acknowledged and the landowner, Craggy
Range have undertaken publicly to take remediation action.
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Points highlighted at the meeting
included:
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Before the Resource Consent was granted the
Committee had not been consulted for advice.
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Became aware of issue when it was in the
media.
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Issues surrounding the proposed Hastings
District Plan and whether it adequately protected the Outlanding Landscape
qualities of Te Mata Peak to be discussed at a joint workshop with Council on
22 March 2018.
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At that workshop discuss any changes or
variations to the District Plan.
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Also discuss the consultation process around
any changes.
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Clarification of wording on windfarm decision
at Te Waka in paragraph 3.27 of the agenda report should read:
“The
Environment Court has acknowledged that providing due consideration is given
to effects on the environment, a windfarm may not be an appropriate land use
on the Mangaharuru Range in an area now recognised as ONFL6”.
The Group Manager: Planning and
Regulatory, Mr O’Shaughnessy confirmed that when an application from
Craggy Range for a resource consent for remediation work was received it would
be assessed and all affected parties would be involved.
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Mayor
Hazlehurst/Councillor Travers
A) That
the report of the Environmental Policy Manager titled “Te
Mata Track” dated 28/02/2018 be received.
B) That
the HDC: Māori Joint Committee are invited to a joint workshop with
Council on 22 March 2018 to discuss all options prior to the drafting of
changes to the Proposed District Plan provisions.
CARRIED
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Councillor O’Keefe left the
meeting at 2.30pm.
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7.
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Proposed Workshop
(Document 18/130)
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The workshop to be held on 29 March 2018
would be an opportunity to discuss and have an update on where the following
projects are at:
·
The Workplan - Redevelop for the Committee and
how it feeds into Council’s work programme.
·
HDC : Māori Joint Committee Terms of
Reference and if still appropriate or review.
·
Te Mana Whakahona a Rohe structure process in
place.
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2nd generation Māori
responsiveness framework and expand on areas of focus.
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Wāhi tapu/wāhi taonga project.
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Marae Development Fund.
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Papakainga Update.
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Work that is being developed into Council’s
decision making.
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New activities, priorities and advice on
initiatives.
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Relationship development and engagement to
uplift with hapu and other partners.
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Model and engagement triggers on work
programme so in a position before something happens rather than after.
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Targeted development of staff capability the
values and cultural environmental concerns to community.
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Risk assessment areas where the Committee can
assist.
Māori representatives were
encouraged to attend the Workshop.
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Councillor Lyons/Ms Te
Huia
A) That
the report of the Democratic Support Manager
titled “Proposed Workshop” dated 28 May 2018 be received.
CARRIED
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8. Additional Business Items
There were no additional business items.
9. Extraordinary
Business Items
There were no extraordinary business items.
Karakia: Kaumatua
Jerry Hapuku
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The meeting closed at 3.00 pm
Confirmed:
Chairman:
Date: