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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
• ther 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