Heretaunga Takoto Noa
Māori Standing Committee – Terms of Reference
This is established between the Hastings District Council
and the Māori community.
Context
The Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee has
been established by Council to continue the development of strategic and
sustainable relationships with Māori. Council shall meet the intent and
spirit of the Council’s obligations set out in the legislation more
particularly the obligations of the Local Government Act 2002;
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Towards establishing and maintaining processes
that provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to the decision
processes of Council.
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Fostering the development of Māori capacity
to contribute to these processes.
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The provision of information to assist
Māori contribution to Council’s activities.
The Council wishes the Committee to reflect a spirit of
partnership between the Council and the community and to contribute effectively
to the Council’s activities. To enable this to occur the Fields of
Activity and Delegated Powers are framed with the widest scope possible.
The Council wishes the Committee to assist with the
development of an integrated policy framework (based on Treaty of Waitangi
Principles) for the Council aimed at delivering effective governance,
engagement and service delivery for Council’s Māori Communities.
Fields of Activity
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To provide policy advice with respect to the
District Plan, regarding provisions for Wāhi Tapu, Papakainga, and where
relevant to Tangata Whenua, any other amendments to the Plan.
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To provide input to the Long Term Plan and
Annual Plan with particular reference to those issues of importance to
Māori from within the District.
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To host Council Hui and Hapu events.
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To provide insight into Māori and other
strategic community issues with particular reference to the Long Term Plan, the
effectiveness of the District Plan and the delivery of the Annual Plan.
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To consider and recommend Māori capacity
building activities within budget and resource constraints of Council.
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To assist Council as appropriate in conducting
and maintaining effective, good faith working relationships with the Māori
community including advice on governance arrangements.
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To make decisions as to the allocation of Marae
Development Fund grants within the allocated budget.
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To assist Council with the development of an
integrated policy framework and work programme to enable effective governance,
engagement and service delivery for Council’s Māori Communities.
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To nominate from among its members people whom
it considers appropriate for the Council to appoint as members of its other
Committees and Subcommittees.
Membership - 12 members
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Chair – to be elected at the first meeting
of the Committee at the beginning of each triennium; and from among the
appointed Tangata Whenua members of the committee.
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Deputy Chair – to be elected at the first
meeting of the Committee at the beginning of each triennium from among the
elected members of the committee.
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The Mayor.
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5 Councillors.
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6 members from Tangata Whenua to be appointed by
the Council and Kaumatua, taking into account the “post
settlement environment” and Mataawaka.
Quorum – at least 3 Councillor Members and 3
Tangata Whenua Appointees
Delegated Powers
1)
Authority to exercise all Council powers,
functions and authorities in relation to the matters detailed in the Fields of
Activity such as to enable recommendations to the Council on those matters.
2)
Authority to make decisions on the allocation of
Marae Development Fund grants within the allocated budget.
3)
Authority to develop procedures and protocols
that assist the Committee in its operation provided that such procedures and
protocols meet the statutory requirements of the Local Government Act 2002, the
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and Council’s
Standing Orders.
The Chair shall not have a casting vote.
Note: The Terms of Reference for the Heretaunga Takoto Noa
Māori Standing Committee are subject to review by the Committee at its
first meeting in the 2019 Triennium.
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Wednesday, 22 September 2021
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Te Hui o Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga
Hastings
District Council: Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee Meeting
Te
Rārangi Take
Report to Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee
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Nā:
From:
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Rowan Wallis,
Environmental Policy Manager
Dr James Graham, Pou
Ahurea Matua - Principal Advisor: Relationships Responsiveness and Heritage
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Te Take:
Subject:
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Proposed Te Mata
District Plan Change - Prohibition Line
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1.0 Executive Summary – Te Kaupapa Me Te
Whakarāpopototanga
1.1 Earlier
this year at its retreat the Committee considered the proposed District Plan
Change that aims to provide for a greater level of protection to Te Mata, Te
Mata, Te Mata o Rongokako, Te Karanemanema Te Mata o Rongokako (herein referred
to as Te Mata … Te Mata te Tipuna). The significant plan change will
ensure that Council properly meets its obligations under Part 2 of the Resource
Management Act, by ensuring that the relationship of Māori and their
culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water, sites, wāhi tapu
and other taonga are appropriately recognised and provided for.
1.2 The
most significant part of the proposed plan change is the lowering of the
existing building line which was a recommendation from the Cultural Aspirations
Report carried out by Te Manaaki Taiao of Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga.
Currently this line sits just below the rocky outcrop at the top of the maunga.
The Cultural Aspirations Report recommended a lowering of this line to the 200m
contour. However, once mapped it became evident that this line still did not
give the level of protection desired for the eastern face. A landscape
architect was engaged to assist with establishing a more appropriate
line. Following a site visit to ground truth (confirm on site) the
proposed new line it was suggested that this line may need to be brought back
to Waimārama Road to address cultural concerns.
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2.0 Recommendations
- Ngā
Tūtohunga
A) That
the Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee receive the report
titled Proposed Te Mata District Plan Change - Prohibition Line dated 22
September 2021.
B) That
the Committee provide guidance on the appropriate cultural matters to be
addressed:
i. Whether
it is recommended that the prohibition line be further extended as far down
the lower slopes of the maunga as Waimārama Road or not; and,
ii. Whether
the Cultural Aspirations report provides sufficient justification for the
further lowering of the building prohibition line and if not, who then should
be consulted to provide that further evidence?
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3.0 Background – Te Horopaki
3.1 The
Proposed Plan Change has been promulgated to ensure that the significant
adverse cultural effects that resulted from the construction of the Craggy
Range track can be avoided in the future.
3.2 There
is no change to the zoning proposed under the plan change, or the outstanding
or significant amenity landscape overlays that apply to the eastern face of Te
Mata … Te Mata te Tipuna. However, changes are proposed to the
performance standards that apply to the zone and the landscape features, along with
the assessment criteria that are applied to any resource consents that may be
applied for.
3.3 The
most significant change to the zone rules is a lowering of the building
prohibition line as it applies to the eastern face of Te Mata … Te Mata
te Tipuna. The current building prohibition line sits on the 240m
contour, which takes it to just below the rocky outcrop on the eastern face
(Attachment One).
3.4 The
Cultural Aspirations Report, which was completed by Te Manaaki Taiao following
the construction of the Craggy Range track recommended that the prohibition
line be lowered to the 200m contour line. Upon the completion of the mapping of
this line it was evident that this would not offer the level of protection
appropriate to protect the cultural and landscape values of the eastern face of
Te Mata … Te Mata te Tipuna.
3.5 A
landscape architect was engaged to walk the land and identify a new line that
would ensure that the eastern face was properly protected. This new line is
identified in red (Attachment Two).
4.0 Discussion – Te Matapakitanga
4.1 Following
the presentation at the Committee’s retreat and consideration by the
District Plan and By Laws Subcommittee, a site visit with the aim of ground
truthing the line was undertaken. There were a number of District Plan and By
Laws Committee and Heretaunga Takoto Noa members at the site visit.
4.2 As
a result of the site visit it has been suggested that consideration be given to
lowering the line beyond that raised at the retreat so that not only the
eastern face is protected from future development, but the adjoining flat land
as far down as Waimārama Road is also included.
4.3 While
this is possible it does create a number of issues that must be given careful
consideration. The first of these is identifying the cultural reasons for
bringing the prohibition line down to Waimārama Road. This may require
some careful thought as the Cultural Aspirations report suggests that the 200m
contour might be a suitable building prohibition line. The prohibition line
that has been proposed as part of the plan change is closely aligned to the
Outstanding Natural Landscape boundary and the landscape architect can provide
good justification for the building line restriction that is proposed. It is
worth noting that the Cultural Aspirations report does recommend that the
Outstanding Natural Landscape area remains.
4.4 The
second issue is deciding where the line would go once it went beyond the
Wellwood Farm boundary. The Cultural Aspirations report identifies the
wāhi whenua (Attachment Three) being a much wider landscape and one that
is suggested as being akin to the English expression of a “cultural
landscape”. However, there is a lot of building that has taken place
within the wāhi whenua and it may prove very difficult to prohibit any
further building within this boundary. Much of this land is within the
Significant Amenity Landscape.
4.5 The
final area of consideration is the impact that the extension of the building
prohibition line as far down as Waimārama Road would have on the property
owners and their farming operations. These properties are working
farms and there are buildings that may be required as a result of normal farming
operations. These could include covered yards, hay barns, storage sheds and a
dwelling on the property. Under best planning practice the prohibition of
activities should only be used in exceptional circumstances. While the
prohibition line will avoid adverse effects on the cultural values of this
important landscape, a balance needs to be found to enable the property to
continue to be used as a working farm. This can be achieved by requiring those
farm buildings that are required for the operation of the farm to be applied
for by means of application for resource consent. Under the consent
application, matters such as scale, alternative locations and design can be
considered and conditions attached.
4.6 Consideration
needs to be given to applying a strategic approach to the implementation of the
protection mechanisms on the maunga. The land owners are not opposed to the
proposed prohibition line and if it was moved further to impact on the flat
land, opposition may be encountered. Under the new Natural and Built Environments
legislation greater recognition is to be given to cultural matters and it will
be easier to justify greater levels of protection. This could form part of the
wāhi taonga review which is proposed to commence following the outcome on
the Maungaharuru Tangitū Trust appeal.
4.7 A
further consideration for discussion moving forward is the western (Heretaunga
Plains facing) side of the maunga, and the prohibition line and protection
mechanisms that currently exist.
5.0 Options – Ngā Kōwhiringa
Option One - Recommended Option -
Te Kōwhiringa Tuatahi – Te Kōwhiringa Tūtohunga
5.1 To
retain the prohibited building line in the location proposed by the landscape
architect, which is closely aligned to the Outstanding Natural Landscape
boundary.
Advantages
· It substantially
protects the eastern face of the maunga.
· It can be readily
justified by the landscape experts.
· It provides a balance
between cultural and landscape protection and the need to manage the land as a
working farm.
· It is a line that is
accepted by the landowners.
Disadvantages
· It provides for
additional buildings within the Significant Amenity Landscape by means of
resource consent applications.
· It may not provide the
level of certainty that mana whenua were expecting.
Option Two –Alternative Line - Te Kōwhiringa Tuarua
– Te Āhuatanga o nāianei
5.2 Move
the building prohibition line to align with Waimārama Road.
Advantages
· It provides a readily
identifiable boundary.
· It
provides a greater degree of certainty that there will not be any buildings on
the eastern side of Te Mata … Te Mata te Tipuna.
Disadvantages
· It is not based on
expert landscape evidence.
· It requires a greater
degree of cultural evidence for the reasoning to bring it lower than the 200m
contour recommended in the Cultural Aspirations report.
· It places major
constraints on the landowners around buildings that may be required for the
operation of their properties.
· It brings difficulties
in deciding just where the extent of the prohibition line should be once off
the Wellwood Farm property.
6.0 Next steps – Te Anga Whakamua
6.1 The
next step will be for the guidance from the Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori
Standing Committee to be considered by the District Plan and By-Laws
Subcommittee before making its recommendations to Council:
Attachments:
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Te Matā Map showing 240m Contour and Landscape
Notations
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ENV-12-21-128
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Under Separate Cover
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Te Matā Eastern Face Recommended Prohibition Line
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ENV-12-21-119
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Under Separate Cover
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Figure 28 from Te Matā Cultural Assessment Report
Showing Wāhi Whenua
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ENV-12-21-127
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Under Separate Cover
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Summary of
Considerations - He Whakarāpopoto Whakaarohanga
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Fit with purpose of Local Government - E noho hāngai pū ai ki te
Rangatōpū-ā-Rohe
The Council is required to give effect to the purpose of
local government as set out in section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002.
That purpose is to enable democratic local decision-making and action by (and
on behalf of) communities, and to promote the social, economic,
environmental, and cultural wellbeing of communities in the present and for
the future.
Link to the Council’s
Community Outcomes –
Ngā Hononga ki Ngā Putanga ā-Hapori
This proposal promotes the wellbeing of
communities in the present and for the future by ensuring that the cultural
values of Te Mata are appropriately recognised and protected. The proposed
plan change will promotes the cultural wellbeing of the community while also
ensuring the sustainable management of the natural resources.
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Māori Impact Statement - Te Tauākī Kaupapa
Māori
The proposed plan change has a high
degree of significance to Nga Hapū o Heretaunga as it forms part
of the remediation process for the damage done by the construction of the
Craggy Range track. The amendments proposed form part of the recommendations
that came out of the Cultural Aspirations report drafted in response to
requirement for the remediation of the track. This kaupapa was also discussed at the Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee
Retreat on 7th April 2021.
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Sustainability
- Te
Toitūtanga
The proposal is directly relevant to the
sustainable management of our physical and natural resources and cultural
wellbeing of our community and particularly to mana whenua. Council has a
duty to protect our outstanding and cultural landscapes under section 6 of
the Resource Management Act and it will also ensure that Nga Hapū
o Heretaunga responsibilities for kaitiakitanga can be maintained.
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Financial
considerations -
Ngā Whakaarohanga Ahumoni
The proposal is budgeted for under
the Environmental Policy District Plan amendment workstream.
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Significance
and Engagement -
Te Hiranga me te Tūhonotanga
This decision/report has been assessed under the Council's
Significance and Engagement Policy as being of high significance.
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Consultation
– internal and/or external - Whakawhiti Whakaaro-ā-roto / ā-waho
As a formal district plan change the
consultation process set down under the First Schedule of the Resource
Management Act will be followed: This entails;
· Public
notification and period of formal submission.
· Notification of
summary of submissions and invitation for submissions of support or
opposition to original submissions.
· Commissioner
Hearing of Submissions.
Ability to appeal Council decision to the Environment
Court.
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Risks
Opportunity: There will be real
benefits in ensuring that the cultural environment of Te Mata will be
properly recognised :
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REWARD – Te Utu
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RISK – Te Tūraru
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[Cultural safety, council reputation, and safeguarding
the environment.
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Legal compliance if we don’t proceed.
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Rural
Community Board –
Te Poari Tuawhenua-ā-Hapori
The Proposed Plan Change is restricted to
the eastern face of Te Mata … Te Mata te Tipuna and therefore it is not
considered that input from the Rural Community Board is required. When Stage
2 of the project is commenced the Rural Community input will be necessary and
vital.
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Wednesday, 22 September 2021
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Te Hui o Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga
Hastings
District Council: Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee Meeting
Te
Rārangi Take
Report to Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee
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Nā:
From:
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Colin Hosford, Public
Spaces and Building Assets Manager
Chris Freeman, Parks
Policy Planner
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Te Take:
Subject:
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Waimarama Artwork and
Landscape Project
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1.0 Executive Summary – Te Kaupapa Me Te Whakarāpopototanga
1.1 Council
and Waimārama mana whenua have been working collaboratively on the design
and siting of a variety of artwork installations and local area signs to be located
on public space locations across Waimārama.
1.2 This
report presents a suite of artwork designs and locations for the
Committee’s consideration and endorsement.
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2.0 Recommendations - Ngā Tūtohunga
A) That
the Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee receive the report
titled Waimarama Artwork and Landscape Project dated 22 September 2021.
B) That
the Committee endorse the proposed design and location of pou, tohu and other
signs proposed for the Waimārama
township.
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3.0 Background – Te Horopaki
3.1 The
Waimārama Reserves Management Plan (the Plan) was adopted in 2014.
This plan, among other reserve enhancement actions, proposed working with mana
whenua on enhancing the cultural values of reserves by recognising the
area’s history and interpreting sites of cultural significance.
Council has set aside modest funds to help deliver artwork projects that
respond to local initiatives that enhance and reflect the local identity.
3.2 Officers
have been working with the local marae community on the design and placement of
a range of pou, tohu and signage at key locations on public land at
Waimārama. To help make this vision a reality, a locally
driven fundraising campaign is also underway to help fund the proposed works.
3.3 The
proposal before this Committee was considered and endorsed by the Landmarks
Advisory Group on July 26th 2021. Assuming this Committee also
endorses the concepts, designs and locations, officers intend on referring the
concepts to the next Great Communities Sub-Committee for final approval.
4.0 History
4.1 The
following historical account has been prepared by local artist Phil Belcher in
conjunction with representatives of the Taupunga marae and Waimārama
community.
4.2 Waimārama
is a beautiful, small, seaside community located 30 kilometres south-east of
Hastings. The Waimārama district is bounded by Waipuka in the North,
Ōkaihau and Maraetōtara in the West and Te Āpiti to the South.
4.3 Alluvial
flats and elevated plateaus descend from surrounding coastal ranges. The
locality is dissected by four major streams, including their tributaries and
catchments. The Waingōngoro and Pouhōkio rise as springs
ascending in the upper reaches of the Maraetōtara Plateau flowing to the
sea just north of Waimārama Village. The Rotoiti Stream flows into
the Waipuka in the north, and Paparewa Stream drains the Hikurangi catchment at
the Southern end of Waimārama Beach.
4.4 Waimārama
is one of our region’s earliest settlements. Tangata whenua can
trace ancestry back to New Zealand’s earliest peoples, Māui &
Kupe circa 1250, Whātonga circa 1300, and the subsequent landing of the
Waka Takitimu at Paparewa at Waimārama circa 1350’s.
4.5 Whātonga
settled at the Maraetōtara river Mouth, he named his house
“Heretaunga”, of which the Heretaunga Plains are named after.
Tara-nohu was one of his sons, whose ancestors, Ngai Tara are among some of the
earliest occupants of Waimārama. “Te Whanganui-a-Tara”, the
central Waimārama district hill top Pā, bears Tara’s name to
this day. Tara’s son was Rangitāne.
4.6 Hononga
Mareikura o te waka Takitimu. The waka Takitimu landed at Waimārama ca.
1350 where four Tohunga disembarked and settled with local Tangata whenua.
Taewha, Tūnui, Tūaitehe, and Tūterangiwetewetea are the names of
these four tohunga. This was such a phenomenon, and historical event, that
there are many localities within the Waimārama Land and Seascape, are
named after the event of the landing, or the subsequent histories and unions of
these Tohunga with their local wives and descendants.
4.7 Paparewa,
named after one of the ama floats of the waka Takitimu. Taupunga, a sacred
anchor stone of waka Takitimu, the rock seen at low tide directly in front of
the Surf tower and Domain. ‘Taupunga’ the wharenui on
Waimārama Marae is also named as such. Mahuaka, capstan rock, half-way
between Te Motu-o-Kura, and the southern coast, is also said to be the second
sacred anchor stone of Takitimu waka. Taewhā goes onto establish a
Wharemaire, Paewhenua, a whare-wānanga house of Learning, on
Maungawharau. Similarly, Tūnui establishes wānanga associated
with maintaining cultural knowledge, and including the cutting and shaping of a
famous Pounamu stone, at Te Aratipi Pā.
4.8 Circa
1550, Taraia, great Grandson of Kahungunu, invades Hawke’s Bay. One
of his leading warriors, Te Aomatarahi, and war party attack and defeat local
people at Hakikino Pā. There was subsequent union between,
Hinengatira, who had survived and Rongomaipureora, Te Aomatarahi’s
youngest son. Two other important marriages took place those of Te Ikarora to
Rakaitihura, and Tūmapuhiarangi to Huiteao. Many Waimārama
families today are descendants of these extraordinary ancestors.
4.9 In
1840 Harawira Mahikai Te Tātere signs the Treaty of Waitangi at Waipureku
near Clive, His older Brother Tiakitai did not.
4.10 The
name Waimārama means crystal clear spring and is said to be so clear,
gifted ancestors could foresee future happenings and approaching war-parties,
also. The phenomena of the reflection of moonlight on the moana, gave
clear, calm, radiant light in times of “rākaunui,” the rising
full-moon.
5.0 Discussion – Te Matapakitanga
This report seeks the endorsement
of the Committee on a proposal to create and install various pou, tohu and
signage on Waimārama Reserves and Open Spaces.
5.1 The
local marae has provided an essential anchor point in the design process.
The marae has also held hui with Waimārama Māori in 2020 to help
advance this project.
Carved wooden standing pillar type installations - pou
5.2 The
purpose of installing Pou in the Waimārama locality is to support, grow,
acknowledge, and make more visible and accessible, the significance and history
of Waimārama, for visitors and locals alike. The pou can indicate safe
areas to explore, that show linkage, walking/cycling tracks, linking public
spaces, reserves, local land features, and importantly providing a
Waimārama narrative, based on local history.
5.3 It
was identified that installation of carved wooden type markers, Pou, as
dedications signifying specific ancestors, history, and korero would be
appropriate in a number of locations. It is also noted that care needs to
be taken with all installations as there are sometimes wāhi tapu and
archaeological features amongst some reserves and open spaces that need to be
avoided. These heritage sites are not always mapped or marked.
5.4 When
it came to signify particular ancestors who hold particular mana, it was
suggested to represent them using the traditional customary manner of whakairo,
traditional carving, to acknowledge them with the due respect required rather
than using their names in lettering format.
5.5 As
a result, it is anticipated that the public become more informed, can
experience place and area, and can connect to history and the Waimārama
narrative. Visually welcoming, culturally connected, informative, provide a
base of knowledge associated with the area, including natural land features and
place names.
5.6 In
order to advance the idea of creating visual markers and art works of
significance to the Waimārama area, Council has worked alongside local
hapū in in the identification of pou and other symbolic markers for a
variety of locations around Waimārama.
5.7 This
report is essentially the next important step in implementing approved historic
markers as envisaged in the adopted Waimārama Reserves Management Plan.
5.8 Progress
to date has included working closely with local Councillors, marae
representatives and in particular, local artist/carver Phil Belcher who has
guided the design process on behalf of Council and community.
5.9 The
marae has provided an essential been anchor point in the design process.
The marae has held hui with Waimārama Māori in 2020 to help advance
this project. The following ideas have come from these hui and general
discussions on pou, signs or entry point structures and potential locations:
1. Top
of the hill, entry to Waimārama
2. Pouhōkio
Bridge / Waimārama Maraetōtara Hall
3. Pouhōkio
Stream Reserve Airini road reserve to Pouhōkio river mouth
4. Waimārama
Domain Reserve The new entrance via Gilray place
5. Paparewa
Reserve (HDC Reserve side/ adjoining Native Reserve)
5.10 It
is recognised that this artworks project will likely develop as time goes
by. In addition, other sites are likely to be considered. The need
for ongoing korero on the carvings means this project will be staged and may
take a number of years to fully realise. However this is the first
tranche of artworks that will signify progress.
5.11 The
process for the sign off of all pou or artworks will include seeking the
feedback and approvals of Landmarks Advisory Group, Takoto Noa Māori
Subcommittee and the Rural Community Board before returning to Council for
final approval.
5.13 It
is also recommended that all placements are finalised by the Chairman
Waimārama Marae Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, Bayden Barber, and
Waimārama Marae kaumātua.
Limestone tohu installations
5.12 Waimārama
has a source of natural limestone from the nearby Ōkaihau Road quarry
where it forms in natural columnar blocks. This can be accessed and installed
as large pillar type feature rocks and smaller bollard type blocks.
5.13 There
are already pre-existing natural limestone block features that make up
significant landscape features within Waimārama and surrounding
districts. These have names and an associated korero or story. They
can be named after ancestor(s), a witnessed historical event, a certain
phenomenon, feature, or kaitiaki, or mixture of these. They are
links, and connections of mana whenua and define Waimārama takiwā.
Major historical and ancestral features make up the larger landscape context or
cultural ‘fabric’.
5.14 Making
use of the Limestone block type rock, through the purposeful placing of these
as tohu, markers, mauri, can recognise significance specific to respective
reserves and are elaborated upon later in this report.
Other Signs
5.15 One
of the key entry points to Waimārama is at the top of the
hill with the view of the bay.
It is proposed that a corten steel
sign, using the simple lettering of “WAIMĀRAMA” be
installed. Key design features considered could include feature
reflective lettering blue/silver, landscape inter- planting with rata,
pohutukawa, red flax and relevant coastal native tree species. The
placement of these pieces needs to be approved by transportation engineers to
ensure traffic safety is maintained.
5.16 Interpretation
Panels at the Domain and Kuku Rocks
5.17 The
design of these panels is to include maps, place names and local
features. They will produce a Waimārama story introduction, short
korero about places and where appropriate, give directions.
5.18 Initially
five sites have been identified in
Waimārama where pou and Māori history can be celebrated. A
combination of standing stones and carved wooden Pou are proposed.
5.19 The
specific pou and artwork locations are discussed below:
1. Top
of the hill, entry to Waimārama
· First
sight of Moana and Te Motu-o-Kura
· Natural
limestone boulders. Including column type ‘pou’ feature rock
· Sign,
Lettering “WAIMĀRAMA” in Steel , bold, Silver/Blue
reflective lettering
· Install
a Pou whenua, along fence line, carved wood rākau.
· Ko
Ruru owl, kaitiaki of the area, at the top,
· Carved
kōwhaiwhai design depicting, Wai, water, and other kaitiaki of our
coastline (stingray/shark etc.) Waimārama, clear crystal spring, and
moonlight on water kōrero. Dedication of Manaakitanga for visitors on
behalf of locals, and for locals a like.
2. Pouhōkio
Bridge / Waimārama Maraetōtara Hall Entrance
· The proposal is to install tohu and distinct landscaping near the
entrance to Waimārama township near the hall, to create a special gateway
effect.
3. Airini
Road entrance Reserve to Pouhōkio river mouth
· Kaiwhakatōrea
the river mouth, and ancient Kāinga/Pā location. Obligation to
protect from further damage and the conservation of Kaiwhakatōrea Pā.
Including Carved Pou, Kaiwhakatōrea, the ancestress, ancient
settlement, and Pouhōkio River awa tipuna
· Kāinga
and Pā settlement are still visible in the landscape
· Landscape
planting
4. The
proposed Waimārama Domain Reserve future entrance via Gilray Place
· Main
centre point of destination in terms of the general public, recreation,
visitors to the beach and view to Motu-o-Kura.
· Natural
Limestone pillars entry , plus feature near central pou installation
· Central
Pou dedication to Takitimu waka that landed at Waimārama c.
1350, use a central vocal view. Dedication to Takitimu, adzed hull section
shaped pou, significance of Tohunga: Taewhā, Tūnui, Tūaitehe,
Tūterangiwetewetea, carved ancestral figures. All have a joining with
Tangata whenua, remembered in significant landmarks
· Interpretive
panels, – map, place names, “you are here”, link to other
reserves - local features – kōrero about places , Significant entry
crosses 2 river catchments Waingōngoro and Pouhōkio, public informed
and can connect and experience place, area, walkways. Sea Features Te
Motu-o-Kura, marine reserve, other pou sites
5. Paparewa
Reserve (HDC Reserve side/ adjoining Native Reserve
· Limestone
rocks placed along natural fence line. Interplant with trees and shrubs
such as Rata and red flax which is significant to Paparewa. (Option of further
pou carved by youth)
· Paparewa
is the landing site of waka Takitimu. Paparewa is the land
and river. It is sad that the reef Kuku rocks, is the one of the
outrigger ama or kārewa floats of the waka Takitimu, therefore the
name Paparewa, the flat land where this lies.
6.0 Options –
Ngā Kōwhiringa
Option One - Recommended Option -
Te Kōwhiringa Tuatahi – Te Kōwhiringa Tūtohunga
6.1 Endorse
the proposed installation of pou, tohu and signage at key open spaces locations
in Waimārama
Advantages
· Reflects
rich cultural history of pre European settlement
· Artworks
framed within Toitū vision responding to identity, creativity and
sustainability principles
· Shows
clearly that Council is serious about engaging mana whenua in the creation of
artwork that reflects their cultural identity and the delivery of those
artworks
· The
creation of relevant pou, tohu, signage and landscaping will enrich the
Waimārama landscape for the whole community to appreciate and enjoy
· Offers
opportunities for local talent to learn, experience and create significant
public artworks
Disadvantages
· Some
may consider the designs have too narrow a focus
Option Two – Status Quo - Te Kōwhiringa
Tuarua – Te Āhuatanga o nāianei
6.2 Do
not endorse the proposed installation of pou, tohu and signage at key
open spaces locations in Waimārama
Advantages
· Save
funds by not embarking on the project
· Offer
more time to further engage with Waimārama community to widen design focus
Disadvantages
· Council’s
reputation for being serious about engaging mana whenua on important cultural
markers will be diminished
· The
opportunity to create culturally relevant pou, tohu, signage and landscaping to
enrich the Waimārama landscape for the whole community to appreciate and
enjoy will be missed
· Opportunities
for local talent to learn, experience and create significant public artworks
will be lost
7.0 Next steps – Te Anga Whakamua
7.1 Should
the Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee endorse the proposals,
officers will present to full Council for final sign off.
7.2 It
is intended that Mr Belcher will continue to work with local Māori on the
creation of the design elements suggested and their development.
7.3 Currently,
the marae has begun fundraising activities to help pay for the recommended pou
and tohu. Council will also assist through its gateway funding stream and
reserve management planning funds for open space landscaping. The
endorsement of this committee and Council will greatly assist in the fund
raising activities.
7.4 The
marae will be asked to prioritise the sites so steady progress can be made over
the next few years in a coherent fashion. It is anticipated that
this will initially enable the pou carving to commence as soon as possible.
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Summary of
Considerations - He Whakarāpopoto Whakaarohanga
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Fit
with purpose of Local Government - E noho hāngai pū ai ki te
Rangatōpū-ā-Rohe
The Council is required to give effect to the purpose of
local government as set out in section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002.
That purpose is to enable democratic local decision-making and action by (and
on behalf of) communities, and to promote the social, economic,
environmental, and cultural wellbeing of communities in the present and for
the future.
Link to the Council’s
Community Outcomes –
Ngā Hononga ki Ngā Putanga ā-Hapori
This proposal promotes the intrinsic Māori cultural
values and therefore wellbeing of communities in the present
and for the future.
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Māori
Impact Statement -
Te Tauākī Kaupapa Māori
This proposal will actively enable the
sharing of Māori design concepts, principles and values in the delivery
of artworks and landscapes in Waimārama. This proposal strongly draws on
the Toi-Tū Strategic Framework 2019, the Te Aranga Design Principles
2006. The design concepts have been arrived at as a result of marae led
hui.
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Sustainability
- Te
Toitūtanga
The design and delivery of the artwork
will support local crafts people in work and training which will help grow
traditional skills in the delivery of artworks drawing from intrinsic
Māori concepts, principles and values in design and form
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Financial
considerations -
Ngā Whakaarohanga Ahumoni
There are existing funds set aside to
assist in the delivery of this project. In addition, an external
fundraising campaign is underway to help fund the wider project.
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Significance
and Engagement -
Te Hiranga me te Tūhonotanga
This decision/report has been assessed under the Council's
Significance and Engagement Policy as being of Moderate significance.
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Consultation
– internal and/or external - Whakawhiti Whakaaro-ā-roto / ā-waho
The development of the artwork and
signage designs has been primarily driven by the local marae community.
The designs have been arrived at after locally run hui. The designed
have been presented to and endorsed by the Landmarks Advisory Group.
Most of the proposed works are to be located on public land or in places of
particular significance to mana whenua.
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Risks
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REWARD – Te Utu
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RISK – Te Tūraru
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The delivery of a number of significant locally designed
and crafted artworks will create a landscape that recognises the cultural
identity of mana whenua in Waimārama, while benefitting the whole
community
The project will enhance mana whenua presence, visibility
and participation in the design of the physical realm.
The Waimārama landscape will be enhanced with
quality artworks, signage and plantings
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There may be some public concern over the design focus
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Rural
Community Board –
Te Poari Tuawhenua-ā-Hapori
It is considered that there are no
specific implications to the Rural Community Board
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