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“Noku te whenua, kei a au te

• korero. Noku te whenua, ko au

te rangatira. Ehara i a koutou!” Dr r Apirana Mahuika

Supporting a Productivity Report and Designing a Maori Land Service for Te Tairawhiti & Opotiki Maori Land Owners 5th Round of Hui: 3 to 6 September 2017

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In In a a nut nutshell ll, wha hat is is the the be benefit t of

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this Proje

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to

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airawhit iti i & Opo potik iki i Maor aori i lan and owner ers?

1. Applications needed for Maori land are:

1. More accessible (on line or a closer service centre); 2. Confirmed in less than half the current time.

2. Assistance is available for Maori land owners through:

1. Standardised user friendly application forms (e.g succession) and land owner decision making templates (e.g deeds of trust) with guidelines; 2. Education on the new regime, application forms, land owner decision making templates and guidelines; 3. Assistance with governance training and reporting templates for owners; 4. Assistance with or coordination of user pays financial management and reporting templates; 5. Assistance with applying for productivity research, feasibility and business development; 6. Assistance with or coordination of advocacy with local government or relevant central government agencies. 7. Assistance for multiple Maori land blocks to collaborate (eg Ngatahi, Matariki, Hikurangi Enterprise, Whangara Farms etc) and assistance with Maori Township transitional issues.

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Te e Tumu Paeroa owned shares and administered la lands wit ithin Te e Tairawhiti & Opotiki

• 1. The administration of lands (including any shares in land)

administered by Te Tumu Paeroa (27,000 ha) will transfer to the Tairawhiti Maori Land Service (MLS) together with any existing liabilities (lending, leases etc):

• 1. Those land blocks wishing to stay with Te Tumu Paeroa will be excluded;
• 2. Tairawhiti MLS will seek a pro rata of the annual Maori Trustee Crown vote

($2.6m) and the unclaimed dividends ($10m) to assist with the administration of these specific lands;

• 3. The Tairawhiti MLS must within a 12 year period (or earlier if requested by

the owners):

1. Transfer the land to the owners/owner entity in a reasonable state; and 2. Build the capacity of the land owners to be able to manage the land for themselves.

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Hei ei Tau auira: : How to

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ake the the Suc uccession Proc

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e effic ficie ient? t?

1. The key ingredient that you need to complete a successful succession application to a grand parent interests (without whangai) are:

1. Death certificate 2. Will, probate or identities of those succeeding and their connection to the deceased. 3. A Maori Land Court confirmed search of the deceased interests.

2. Once filed, this application is then checked by the Maori Land Court staff and they do the search of the deceased interests and verify the interests. 3. When the application is ready it then goes in to the Panui (Public Notice) of issues that will be considered at the next siting of the Judge. 4. If there is no objection, the Judge then approves the application in open Court. The staff then complete the process, updates the record and notifies the applicant. 5. The process can take up to 6 months and no less than 3 months.

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Tai airawhit iti i Prop

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turn ar around for

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Suc uccessio ion app applic icatio ions.

1. Put all applications on line. All passport applications are done on line with photo; a declaration; a verifier and a credit card.

1. In the transition process, have an office that people can attend to assist them to do it online.

2. The search of interests is a pre-application process. Like going to the Land Transfer Office to get a search of a title that is then certified by the Crown. You do this before you file your application. 3. The key ingredients remain the same with a drive for people to have a will. There will also be a statutory declaration requirement (where there is neither will nor probate) with a birth certificate for all people succeeding to ensure no aliases in future. 4. The full application is then checked by the Maori Land Court staff and if compliant it is confirmed. 5. No panui. No Maori Land Court Judge. This is an administrative function. This is the major proposed change. Administrative functions, plus other support for Maori land owners, will go to a Maori Land Service. 6. The Maori Land Court will be a legal Court of last resort if you cannot resolve your legal disputes over Maori land that the Maori land court has jurisdiction for. You go to a Family Court to resolve issues that come under the Family Courts jurisdiction that you cannot resolve amongst yourselves eg custody of a child. You do not go to a Family Court for assistance to set up a Family Trust or for succession.

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Th The Tim Timin ing for

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appli licatio ions: : 5 Wor

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Days.

1. Most other applications for a change in transfer of shares (to someone in the preferred class) and change in trustees is done in the same time period of 3 to 6 months. 2. The intention is that these types of applications, with the right type of verification, are turn around within 5 working days of being submitted:

1. Transfer of shares 2. Change in trustees 3. Noting particulars of a whanau trust.

• 3. The turn around time is subject to a robust Information

Communications Technology infrastructure being in place. Te Tairawhiti, despite constants requests, has not been a part of this process.

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A Tairawhiti Maori La Land productivity report wil ill be produced to

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include:

1. The area’s including the Opotiki TLA and the Gisborne District (defined as starting in the Opotiki district and extending right around East Cape, down the East Coast and encompassing Gisborne, Manutuke/Muriwai and stopping at Paritu) 2. Cadastral boundaries of Maori Land with Te Tumu Paeroa land separately identified 3. Land Use Class analysis of Maori Freehold Land with detailed maps provided included a regional overview and a series of smaller more detailed maps encompassing the report area. 4. Land Use Class benchmark analysis which will use a selection of high level and appropriate regional benchmarks to demonstrate a high level macro-economic view of the land classes as if they were at “Highest and Best Use.” 5. A high level analysis of potential water use requirements based on the benchmark activities utilised in the macro-economic assessment 6. Full list of assumptions and disclaimers.

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From the first presentation on 10 July 2017

Towards a Tair irawhiti & Opotiki Productivity Rep eport

Identifying Basic Productivity Options for Tairawhiti & Opotiki Maori Land Owners The final decision on what a land owners does is with the land owner.

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Next xt Step eps towards a a Tai airawhit iti i & Opo potik iki i Prod

• ductivit

ity Rep eport

1. Break the Te Tumu Paeroa report down to the relevant catchments around Te Tairawhiti & Opotiki. 2. Work with local government, central government (MPI) and others to ‘ground truth’ the data. 3. Work with Martin Jenkins Consultancy firm appointed by Te Puni Kokiri to assist. 4. Move towards a confirmed Tairawhiti & Opotiki Productivity plan. 5. Pitch to Cabinet for co investment. Other co investors will include local government, community trusts, Iwi, major land blocks and other 3rd parties. 6. Implement the development aspect of the proposed Maori Land Service irrespective of whether or not the government passes legislation on the Maori Land Service.

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MLS Data Overview

Prepared by Moka Apiti, Digital Navigators Ltd for Willie Te Aho

Te Tumu Paeroa

1. Data contributes nothing new 2. Developed in isolation without any enduser consultation 3. TTP uses a centralised database developed using freely available data and a methodology that is open to scrutiny 4. Generic data derived from information developed between 1990’s - 2012 5. Data is a static file which means – it’s out of date/ obsolete 6. Macro data – data is top down driven and is good for big regional snapshots but not for your local landowner. 7. Scale of data developed at 1:50000 and not 1:5000

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MLS Data Overview

Prepared by Moka Apiti, Digital Navigators Ltd for Willie Te Aho

Gisborne District Council Data

1. Locally driven data that uses national datasets to assist the Council to make informed planning decisions 2. Clearly developed with consultation from the council business units 3. Localised data held that can assist real time analysis 4. Data is continuously updated in real time

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MLS Data Overview

Prepared by Moka Apiti, Digital Navigators Ltd for Willie Te Aho

What will work for Te Tairawhiti?

• 1. A database that is developed in consultation with the enduser (the landowner)
• 2. Localised data is incorporated to allow for real time analysis
• 3. Data that is continuously updated in real time
• 4. A centralized platform that integrates the Maori Land Court registration and mapping databases

from multiple sources

• 5. A smart tool that allows users to view, capture and overlay data to allow them to make informed

decisions about there land.

• 6. A database that will allow for mobile use

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The Average Number of Succession Applications per year in Tairawhiti (& Waiariki): 478 478

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Average per Year Tairawhiti General Succession 155 170 195 174 196 178 Succession to further interests 72 68 74 68 61 68.6 Waiariki* General Succession 200 171 145 232 216 192.8 Succession to further interests 38 53 55 30 16 38.4 Grand Total 465 462 469 504 489 477.8 * For the Waiariki area, only half the total figures have been used to cover the area from Opotiki to Potikirua which is the Eastern boundary of the Waiariki Maori Land Court district.

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The Average Number of Share Transfer Applications per year in Tairawhiti (& Waiariki): 93 93

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Average per Year Tairawhiti Vesting Orders 44 46 52 42 63 49.4 Waiariki* Vesting Orders 40 45 37 56 38 43.2 Grand Total 84 91 89 98 101 92.6 * For the Waiariki area, only half the total figures have been used to cover the area from Opotiki to Potikirua which is the Eastern boundary of the Waiariki Maori Land Court district.

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The Average Number of Trustee Change Applications in Tairawhiti (& Waiariki): 166 166

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Average Tairawhiti Replace, Add, Reduce, Remove Trustee 58 82 74 92 90 79.2 Waiariki* Replace, Add, Reduce, Remove Trustee 65 75 76 118 98 86.4 Grand Total 123 157 150 210 188 165.6 * For the Waiariki area, only half the total figures have been used to cover the area from Opotiki to Potikirua which is the Eastern boundary of the Waiariki Maori Land Court district.

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Th The Nati tional l Str tructure for

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the MLS an and the the Tai airawhit iti i & Opo potik iki i MLS

• Option 1:

Preferred – National & Regional Stand Alone Entity

• Stand alone non government Maori Land Service – with representation from

Tairawhiti appointed by the Tairawhiti Maori Land Service – which then contracts with the Tairawhiti Maori Land Service which is a stand alone entity.

• This is similar to the National Kohanga Reo example.
• The Tairawhiti Maori Land Service is appointed through the land owners in the 9

catchments of Te Tairawhiti.

• Option 2:

Bottom Line – Regional Stand Alone Entity

• Government agency is the Maori Land Service.
• Maori Land Service contract with the Tairawhiti Maori Land Service which is a stand

alone entity.

• This is similar to the Whanau Ora regime where the government (through TPK)

contracts the Whanau Ora Commissioning Agencies. These agencies then purchase the services to meet their contract with the government.

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Mak ake Up p of

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a Stan and Alon lone Tai airawhiti i & Opotik iki i Maor aori Lan and Ser ervic ice

• 1. A process is developed for the Maori land owners in each of the 9

Te Tairawhiti & Opotiki catchments to appoint their directors to the Tairawhiti Maori Land Service.

• 2. The election process is till to be developed.
• 3. The 9 catchments are (1) Maraetaha/Arai (2) Waipaoa (3) Uawa (4)

Waiapu (5) Matakaoa (6) Whangaparaoa (7) Motu (8) Torere (9) Opotiki.

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5 Ser ervic ice Cen entres in in Te e Tair airawhiti i & Opotik iki

1. Turanga: Wharerata to Matawai to Whangara 2. Ruatorea: Uawa to Waiapu River 3. Matakaoa: Waiapu River to Potaka 4. Te Kaha: Potaka to Hawai/Tunapahore 5. Opotiki: Tunapahore to Wainui to Motu (Whakapaupakihi)

• It is intended that the team in each area will travel out to the people

in their catchment. This will be reinforced by a call free option.

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Th The Ser ervic ices to

• be

be Provid ided in in a a Tai airawhit iti i & Opo potik iki MLS

• 1. Assistance with on-line applications & Education Service
• 2. Advisory & Development Service
• 3. Addressing Maori Township Transitional Issues Project
• 4. Data Analytics Project
• 5. Succession Project

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Revenue & In Investment

1. It is expected that the costs for applications will remain the same but the

• perational costs will be less through the advent of on line applications.

2. There will be a separate cost for certified title searches through the Maori Land Service. People will still be able to search Maori land interests online and through archives. 3. It is intended that the succession project (beyond grandparents) will be a zero cost. The aim is to connect people with their land where the work to research or the costs would prohibit them from connecting. 4. The budget covers the operational costs for development/investment, but the level of investment is not included. This will be worked through with central government agencies, local government, Iwi, major land blocks and 3rd parties like Community Trusts and investors groups.

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Th The Cap apit ital Req equirements, , Ope peratio ional Cos

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ts an and FT FTEs Es (n (number of

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Capital Costs: Estimated $2m per annum in Year 1

• The capital would cover typical office and computer equipment for the 5 offices – with specialised

equipment needed for the Data project including: printer; server; SQL server (or equivalent); lap tops; data loggers and drones (fixed wings). Operational Costs: Estimated $2.5m per annum in Year 1

• It is intended that the MLS centres will be in existing offices with administrative support.
• Admin:

2 x FTE based in Turanga plus building & vehicle leasing

• Education

5 x 1 FTE

• Development

5 x 1 FTE

• Succession Project

5 x 1 FTE

• Data Project:

9 x 1 FTE (Project Manager/Trainer; general admin; GIS Administrator; GIS Analyst;

• 9 x 0.5 Trainees from each catchment
• User License:

$20k

• Site visits

$100k

• Field training

$30

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Que uestio ionnair ire – Sur urvey Mon

• nkey
• 1. A questionnaire on all that we have done to date has been sent to

you electronically.

• 2. It takes 10 minutes to complete this questionnaire. Please assist us

to know your in depth views by completing this questionnaire.

• 3. The link to the questionnaire will be sent to you on the e-mail.

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Next xt Steps - Overall Tim imeline

• 10 – 14 July 2017:

First series of hui in Tairawhiti

• Kaiawhina collating feedback in and outside of hui from Tairawhiti Maori land owners.
• 16 – 18 July 2017:

Hui across the motu (Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland)

• 24 – 28 July 2017:

Second series of hui in Tairawhiti

• Confirming feedback and any new issues. Outlining how feedback looks in a business case.
• Initial overview of Productivity Report (the scope; process etc).
• 31/7 to 4/8:

Feedback from Kaitiaki; ICF; other 3 case studies, Minister and Crown agencies

• Cutting to the chase: what’s doable? What’s not? Is this acceptable? Alternatives? Stop or Go ie adapt or ignore feedback/advice.
• 7/8 – 11/8:

3rd series of hui: Presentation of key activities to be addressed in a Business Case.

• 21/8 – 23/8:

4th series of hui: Presentation of the Te Tumu Paeroa Land Use Capability Report

• 3-6/9:

5th series of hui: Presentation of the big ticket items in the Tairawhiti MLS Business Case.

• 18-20/9:

Final series of hui: Confirmation of the Tairawhiti MLS Business Case & Productivity Report.

• By 13 October 2017:

Final Crown officials approved Business Case goes through Crown Process (SEC – Committee that approves new agencies - then full Cabinet)

• By November 2017:

Cabinet approval of the overall Maori Land Service and budget.

• From December 2017:

Tairawhiti Maori land owner focus shifts to participating in Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

• By May 2018:

Final budget announcements for the Maori Land Service.

• By June 2018:

RFP process for the overall Maori Land Service and Tairawhiti Maori Land Service.

• By 1 October 2018:

Maori Land Service begins.

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Con

• ntact
• For any queries in relation to this e-mail please contact

willie.teaho@icsolutions.co.nz or 021768462.

• For any background information on-line please either contact Willie
• r got to the Tairawhiti Maori Land Service Design Face Book page.
• On the Face Book page you can view live streaming from Muriwai

Marae, Hiruharama Maraem Te Kura o Te Whanau a Apanui (Omaio) and Opotiki (10am, 5 September 2017).

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