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He Tangata 2016

16/12/2016

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Kaumātua Xmas Lunch 2017

15/12/2016

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On Thursday the 8th of December, Ngatiwai Education - Te Au Here O Tukaiaia, held a special Christmas Lunch for all the kaumatua who have been attending the regular waiata classes at the Education Offices throughout 2016.

It was morning and lunch filled with waiata, korero, laughter, whanaungatanga and great kai!

We mihi to our Kaumātua.  We acknowledge the important role they play in our lives in guiding us, particularly around tikanga and we will continue to look to them for guidance and support now and into the future of our iwi.

Below is a little slideshow of their day.

Meri kirihimete ki a koutou katoa, me ngā mihi o te tau hou
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Mokau Marae Rebuild Update – Stage 1 Complete

13/12/2016

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Concept design of the new Mokau Marae facilities
Stage one for the Mokau Marae rebuild has been successfully completed and the Marae Trustees are very pleased with the progress to date.
 
The construction of stage one consisted of a new ablution block, new septic and water tanks, new effluent field systems, a power upgrade and a new water bore. 

Mokau Marae Trustee and fundraising committee chairperson, Evelyn Kenwright, says “The Mokau Marae Trustees are very pleased to have completed stage one of this project, which has been done both on time and on budget.”
 
“We are also very pleased with the progress that we are making towards getting stage two underway and we think with all things going well with funding applications and fundraising we are doing, that we may be able to complete stage three at the same time.”
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From left to right – Max Thompson (Trustee), Ben Thomason (Griffiths Project Management), Hepi Haika (Chairman) and Henry Holyoke (Holyoke Construction)
Stage two will consist of the completion of the whare kai and stage three will be the rebuild of the wharenui.  There are a number of steps required before the Marae can start this development and these were presented to trustees and beneficiaries at their recent marae meeting as well as outlining the work that has been completed to date.
 
The marae committee are preparing to lodge an application to Foundation North and Ministry of Internal Affairs for stage two and three funding.
 
All elements of design and engineering are complete for these next two important stages.  The project cost will be approximately $2.5 million.

Evelyn and her fundraising team are organising two sports fundraising events – a Basketball and Netball tournament which is being held at Kensington Stadium, Whangarei during the Christmas break on the 28th and 29th December, and a Touch tournament on the 2nd January 2017 at the Oakura sports complex.  These sports tournaments are to raise funds to cover the short fall of $120,000 to complete the Mokau Marae rebuild project.
 
Evelyn says “We have had a great response to these tournaments, with many teams already registered.  We have also got whanau entering teams from Australia who are making the trip home to support this kaupapa.”
 
“But these tournaments are not just about raising funds for our Marae. It is also about whanaungatanga, coming together, spending time together and having a bit of fun, that’s what it’s all about.”
 
“We are really proud of our communities and whanau who have supported this rebuild project.  Not just the whanau in the Whangaruru area, but there are those from all over the country and in Australia that have supported this project.”
 
“On behalf of the Mokau Marae I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in any way, and I look forward to seeing us come together, not only for these sports tournaments, but also when we complete our Marae rebuild, where together we will be able to celebrate the completion of our Marae.”
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From left to right – Henry Holyoke (Holyoke Construction), Ben Thomason (Griffiths Project Management), Hepi Haika (Chairman) and Max Thompson (Trustee) discussing progress of the rebuild project
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Summary of Ngātiwai Trust Board meeting on 18 November

8/12/2016

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​AGM: - The Trust Board AGM will be held on Saturday 17th December commencing 10am at the ARC Lounge, Toll Stadium.
 
Board Policies: - The Board policy regarding code of conduct was approved in principal by Trustees subject to Kaumātua review and feedback.
 
CEO Position: - It was confirmed by resolution that the Board enter into a process to advertise and select a permanent CEO.
 
Consolidated Financials: - NTB group financials to 30th September 2016 are reasonably aligned to budget.
 
Investments: - A halt has been placed on any further investments and capital expenditure pending further information regarding the Treaty Claims. 
 
Kaipara Sands: - Hori Parata will be carrying out an investigation and review on the Kaipara Sands Extraction contract on behalf of NTB.
 
Trust Deed Review: - Recommendations from the Trust Deed Review Committee were received by the Board for review.
 
Trustee Elections: - Public notice of the Board’s triannual Trustee Election will commence on the 23rd November 2016 and end with an Election General Meeting on 8th February 2017.
 
Waitangi Tribunal (WAI262/Water Hearings): - Kaumātua, Hori Parata represented Ngātiwai at the WAI262 water hearings in Wellington and provided a brief back to the Board.
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Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou katoa

5/12/2016

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2016 Year in Review – Chairman Haydn Edmonds

5/12/2016

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Kia Ora whānau, on behalf of the Ngātiwai Trust Board I would like to wish you all a happy Festive Season.

2016 has been a very busy year, my fifth consecutive as chairman of the board.  I feel very humbled and privileged to represent our iwi in the capacity of chairman, and I thank my whanau, hapū and iwi for entrusting me with this position.

2016 has seen the loss of many important whanau in our lives, and I ask that we all take some time to reflect on those that we have lost across our iwi over the past year.  I know that e te atua will have them in his care, and I ask that he looks upon the whanau that have been left behind to give them the strength and love to continue on, until they meet again.

The past year has been an extremely busy and challenging one for thee trust board, with a focus on the realignment of operations and governance, in order to bring more of the decision making and expertise in house.  With these changes, I am confident that as a trust board, we will have better clarity, able to make informed decisions and in a timelier fashion in ensuring that our iwi will thrive now and into the future.  I firmly believe these changes are positive, and will create self-reliance and enable operations to be self-sustainable for years to come.

For me, there have been many highlights for this past year.  The continued support of our marae has seen the increase in marae grants by a further 50% distributed to each marae.  As we move forward into the future, i would like to see this increase each year so we can support our marae to improve the quality of their facilities and services that they provide to their whanau and hapū of their rohe. 

I was delighted with the number of scholarships that we are able to award this past year, thirty three in total.  I am a firm believer in the education of our young people, and to be able to assist them on the right path for a prosperous future is exciting for me.  Sending eleven of our taitamariki on the R Tucker Thompson at the end of last year, gave them the opportunity of a lifetime to sail the majestic boat, giving them experience in teamwork, building confidence and leadership skills that i believe will see some of them as future leaders of our iwi. 
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Tie this in with the great work of our education team and the programs that they have run around parenting workshops, youth suicide prevention, helping our taitamariki realise their potential through sport, their involvement in programs at high school level and giving them an opportunity to reconnect with their marae.  This includes getting them back to the core values of te iwi o Ngātiwai, which gives us a base of future leaders to continue the aspirations of our iwi into the future.
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​In February 2016 we were also given the honor of hosting the iwi leader’s forum.  This forum gives our iwi the opportunity to sit at the table, and in this instance to also chair a forum, which keeps us abreast of issues, have input into all the key national issues that relate to Maori and to network with other iwi.  This is critical for us as there are many iwi that face similar challenges and to understand how they are addressing their issues, assists us in finding solutions, as planning for the future of our iwi is very beneficial.

Throughout the year we have continued to hold hui-a-iwi, which gives us the opportunity to sit down on the marae with whanau to discuss issues that are important and relevant.  These hui are valuable to us as it gives whanau an opportunity to discuss and raise matters kanohi ki te kanohi.  I would like to thank all those that have taken the time to participate in these hui, as we value your input and views on iwi matters.  We look forward to seeing more of our whanau in 2017 participate in hui-a-iwi.

The past 12 months has been a year of a lot of hard work with significant progress.  I do not see the next 12 months being any different.  We have trustee elections coming up next year, and I encourage everyone to be involved in this process.  If you want to have a say at the trust board table, please put yourself forward for nomination.  If nothing else, have your say and vote for the person who you think will best represent your marae within the Ngātiwai trust board.  It is imperative that you and your whanau make your voice heard.

We have challenges ahead of us in treaty settlements, not only with ourselves but with overlapping claims of other iwi.  I recognise that the process of going through a treaty settlement is challenging for our kaumātua, our whanau, hapū and also our staff.  But kia kaha, the Ngātiwai future is bright and the pathway is through kotahitanga.

The trust board is only a vehicle that can carry us all into negotiations with the crown, and the outcome of those negotiations must benefit us all in the 21st century.  It will not be the Ngātiwai trust board who handles and manages the pūtea and resources we get back from the crown as part of any redress, but instead it will be the new post settlement governance entity (PSGE), and what that looks like is up to the uri of Ngātiwai to decide. So for these reasons, I ask that you ensure that you and all your whanau are registered with the Ngātiwai trust board.

To our kaumātua, i mihi to you.  You all play an important role in our lives in guiding us, particularly around tikanga. We will continue to look to you for your guidance and support in leading us into the future for our iwi.

I would like to acknowledge my fellow board members for their continued dedication and commitment to our iwi in their role as trustees.  At times the role as a trustee can be very challenging, but also in the same sense it can also be very rewarding.  I thank you all for the sound governance that you have provided our iwi over this past year and commitment you have all shown in achieving our strategic mission “to strengthen the wellbeing and prosperity of Ngātiwai”.  Nga mihi koutou katoa.

I also acknowledge Angeline Waetford for stepping into the role of acting Chief Executive during the last financial year.  With Angeline committing to this role, she has ensured that operations of the trust board has maintained a high level of continuity while we work through the process of appointing a permanent CEO.  During the last year, Angeline has the lead trust board through some challenging operational changes which has seen some great results across our business units.  Thank you Angeline for your hard work over the last twelve months.

To our staff, thank you very much for your mahi that you do for our people.  You are the ones that take the vision of the board, and implement this to reality.  The work you all do is greatly appreciated, and i thank you all for your continued commitment and working as hard as you can to get the best outcome for our iwi.  Keep up the great work that you are doing, and on behalf of the board, nga mihi koutou katoa.
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As we draw to the close of 2016, i sincerely hope that you all enjoy a break over the festive season and wherever you may go or wherever you may be over this holiday period, please be safe and look after those around you.  I would like to wish everyone a blessed festive season and i look forward to an exciting and thriving new year ahead.

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete ki a koutou katoa

Haydn

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Job Vacancy - Chief Executive Officer

1/12/2016

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Chief Executive Officer
Ngātiwai Trust Board, Whangārei location
 
Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 21 December 2016
 

“Kia tūpato!  Ka tangi a Tūkaiaia kei te moana, ko Ngātiwai ki te moana e haere ana. Ka tangi a Tūkaiaia ki tuawhenua, ko Ngātiwai kei tuawhenua e haere ana”.
 
Ngātiwai Trust Board is looking to appoint a permanent CEO to give effect to the Board’s strategic plan and future direction. This includes supporting the Board through advancing its complex Treaty settlements while protecting and enhancing the Ngatiwai Iwi existing assets, businesses, fishing settlement, contracts, programmes and developments. The job has approx 20 FTE and provides a mix of high level strategy and hands on management.
 
You’ll be an effective, confident and dynamic leader with senior management experience in an iwi or Māori context. You will be able to lead and motivate a team to ensure maximum gains are made within existing resources to lift the aspirations of Ngātiwai uri. You will be a key adviser to the Board and work closely with the Board’s Chair. You will be politically savvy and move comfortably at all levels. You will have a passion for Ngātiwai, its history, tikanga, whakapapa and mana. You will have strong business acumen and te reo and tikanga skills to capably represent the Board as its key operations leader no matter what the issue.
 
Please apply in confidence only to:
 
The Board Secretary
Ngātiwai Trust Board
P O Box 1332
Whangārei 0140
Email: mmacdonald@ngatiwai.iwi.nz
 
A job description is available through the Board Secretary by request.
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