1 Potential of all sites of significances to be waahi tapu 2 Protection against development 3 Access 4 Collaborative approach for future management of wahi tapu
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 65
policies
1 Ngāti Rēhia will advocate for the protection of the mauri of wahi tapu by preventing destruction and modification Protection of the mauri of wahi tapu must be in accordance with the tikanga and kawa of Ngāti Rēhia
2 Ngāti Rēhia and TRONR will work with councils statutory agencies responsible landowners and developers to find ways of ensuring adequate and
appropriate protection for wahi tapu and other sites of significance where such sites are threatened with disturbance or abuse methods
TRONR will request that the following policies be applied to management and access of wahi tapu by all relevant agencies
1 Wahi tapu shall not be entered upon physically unless agreed by mana whenuakaitiaki and then only to carry out maintenance or study that will enhance the conservation of the physical spiritual and cultural integrity of the site
2 Mana whenuakaitiaki are the custodians for the historical interpretation of Ngāti Rēhia historical sites Mana whenua maintain the Matauranga Māori
associated with wahi tapu Kaitiaki are not required and should not be pressured to give up any Matauranga
3 Upon any ldquoaccidental discoveryrdquo works are to stop immediately until such a time that mana whenua are contacted and appropriate protocols are put in place
4 When considering applications for subdivision councils should be requested to ensure that consent notices are registered against the title to advise of
the existence of wahi tapu and the requirement to consult with Ngāti Rēhia if these areas are to be impacted on by management use or development in the future
5 TRONR should be contacted at the earliest opportunity where any development or other activity can or may impact on the cultural and spiritual values
of Ngāti Rēhia by both the developer and the appropriate authorities
6 Where wahi tapu occur on council or crown owned land protection of the wahi tapu should take precedence over other management objectives and demands including public access
7 TRONR will ask relevant central and local government agencies to hui with Ngāti Rēhia to determine a collaborative approach to the management of
our heritage and that of more recent arrivals to our rohe
8 District and regional councils should prioritise working with Ngāti Rēhia on cultural and historical heritage inventories to be initiated as an integral part of any plan or policy review
9 TRONR through Ahi-kā Advisors will work with all responsible developers and landowners whose land contains wahi tapu to prepare and implement
mutually acceptable management plans for the protection of all identified wahi tapu
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134 cultural landscapes
background
Ngāpuhi mihi to our many mountains When Ngāpuhi look at the landscape they see the records of the interaction of our Tūpuna with this place The long history of occupation by Ngāpuhi Tūpuna has left a cultural overlay across the landscape of Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi That overlay is a taonga o Ngāpuhi While the Department of Conservation and the Councils have extensive policy and processes concerning natural and built landscape values little attention has yet been given to practical provision for cultural landscape Often this has resulted in protection for natural values at the expense of those features of high heritage value to hapū For example while development might be restricted on ridgelines to provide viewscapes and amenity values our kainga sites in the valleys and foothills are subject to frequent desecration Where cultural landscape values are taken into account the opinion of archaeologists and landscape architects ndash few of whom are tangata whenua or have any training or mandate in cultural values - is often given greater weight than that of the ahi-kā and kaitiaki
issues
1 Natural and built landscape values vs cultural landscapes 2 Desecration of cultural landscapes 3 Little regard for cultural expert advice
policies
1 Our cultural landscape should be afforded at least as high a priority as other landscape values when being considered as part off any process under the Resource Management Act the Conservation Act or the Local Government Act
2 Preparation of landscape assessments for resource consent applications and similar process should be done in conjunction with Ngāti Rēhia to ensure
that the cultural aspects of the landscape are given full recognition alongside other values such as natural character and amenity values
3 Monitoring of effects on cultural landscapes within Ngāti Rēhia rohe is the responsibility of the ahi-kā and kaitiaki This should be reflected in all relevant consent conditions This function should be formally transferred to tangata whenua
methods
1 TRONR will complete the mapping of the cultural landscape within our rohe Once this exercise is completed we will want to see the councils adopt this overlay on their own planning maps and to work with Ngāti Rēhia to develop adequate policy for the protection and management of this landscape and heritage values TRONR will adopt a lsquosilent filersquo approach to tribally sensitive information and hold this information in a hapū electronic pataka
2 TRONR will request that councils and other relevant agencies afford cultural landscape values at least as high a priority as other landscape values
when preparing plans and policies and when considering landscape values during resource consent processes
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 67
135 traditional and customary materials
background
Our centuries of interaction with our natural world Ngāti Rēhia have used a variety of natural taonga for traditional and customary purposes ndash this includes a wide range of timbers for carving and construction plants that provide rongoa plants and bird feathers used for weaving clothing dyes etc stones of differing types and grades Often there were selected places chosen for sourcing these materials With the loss of indigenous biodiversity and habitats some of these materials are now in short supply
Issues
1 Sourcing of traditional and customary materials 2 Protection of remaining indigenous biodiversity and habitats
policies
1 Traditional materials are taonga tuku iho and belong to tangata whenua
2 DoC and Councils should prioritise the protection and enhancement of all sources of traditional materials and provide access to these by ahi-kā and kaitiaki for customary use
3 When traditional materials are scarce or endangered their management must be determined by tangata whenua and management for cultural use
prioritised over other uses
4 Traditional materials sourced within the Ngāti Rēhia rohe are the property of Ngāti Rēhia and should remain in or be returned to Ngāti Rēhia possession where these have been removed without our permission
methods
1 TRONR will continue to advocate that the relevant agencies recognise and provide for these policies
2 TRONR through the heritage portfolio of Ahi-kā Advisors will work with agencies and landowners to implement these policies
3 TRONR will request AKA to prepare a schedule of traditional and customary materials and collection sites within our rohe
4 TRONR will support all initiatives to protect and wananga the matauranga and tikanga associated with our traditional and customary materials
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 68
14 ahi-kā advisors
Ma te werawera o tou mata e kai ai koe i te haunga ahi o te kai If Ngāti Rēhia are to fulfill our customary responsibilities as kaitiaki and play the full role suggested by the various statues it is essential we establish a permanent business unit to provide technical support analysis and advice to the Rūnanga and the hapū on all aspects of development activities and their effects on Ngāti Rēhia our heritage our culture and our taonga We have chosen to call this unit ldquoAhi-kā Advisorsrdquo Establishing such a unit is not without risk It requires a significant commitment of energy and resources and a commitment to maintaining adequate administrative and technical support lawful and transparent processes as well as reliable communications and archival systems In the past neither the relevant agencies or the majority of developers have seen it as necessary or desirable to resource the relationships they have sought with Ngāti Rēhia Thus the costs of maintaining the voice of Ngāti Rēhia in these relationships have fallen on the individual Trustees For TRONR this is neither sustainable or good business practice However the increasing rate of development within the rohe and the potential and actual impacts on our heritage and environment leave few other choices TRONR see establishment of Ahi-kā Advisors as providing significant opportunity for the overall kaupapa of hapū development We see Ahi-kā Advisors as an opportunity to demonstrate kotahitanga without either hapū having to compromise their rangatiratanga Both hapū will regularly review their participation in this joint venture TRONR will work with Te Puni Kokiri Ministry of Social Development and key agencies to establish Ahi-kā Advisors as a permanent and professional hapū resource 141 the role of Ahi-kā Advisors Ahi-kā Advisors will report monthly to both hapū It is a key vehicle for the hapū to provide for the practical expression of kaitiakitanga by the hapū in the day to day management of natural physical and heritage resources within the rohe of the hapū Ahi-kā Advisors is the principal kaitiaki for this environmental management plan
Ahi-kā Advisors has the following roles Administration
Establishing a professional business unit requires TRONR to set a high standard of administration and process It is proposed an administrator be employed to manage the day to day functioning of Ahi-kā Advisors and to provide regularly reporting to the board of TRONR The administrator is responsible for Implementing and maintaining a 3 year strategic plan and annual business plan approved by TRONR in particular
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 69
1 Reporting monthly to TRONR on all aspects of the business plan and 2 Initiating and maintaining contracts for all agreed work undertaken by Ahi-kā Advisors with agencies and developers and 3 Initiating and maintaining relationships with core managers of TRAION other Ngāpuhi RMUrsquos FNDC NRC DoC TPK other key agencies and 4 Ensuring adequate systems exist and are used for communication accountancy reporting and archiving records and 5 Ensuring training and capacity building programmes are available and accessible for TRONR and Ahi-kā Advisors staff and volunteers and 6 Ensuring a safe working environment and processes for all Ahi-kā Advisors staff and volunteers
The administrator reports to the Chairman of TRONR
Resource Consent Processing
The rohe of Ngāti Rēhia is under increasing development pressure Participation in the resource consent processes is a key process for NgatiRehai to monitor and influence the development process
The Resource Consent portfolio is responsible for
Implementing and maintaining the Resource Consent Processing section of the 3 year strategic plan and annual business plan approved by TRONR in particular
1 Monitoring all applications for resource consents coastal permits and similar applications within the rohe of Ngāti Rēhia or affecting natural physical or heritage resources of interest or significance to Ngāti Rēhia and
2 Reviewing all requests for consultation by agencies and applicants for resource consents coastal permits and similar applications and 3 Where agreements are entered into for Ngāti Rēhia review or input into resource consent processes the Resource Consent portfolio will make an
initial written report to TRONR setting out the agreed process Thereafter a monthly report will be made on all active applications and agreement of TRONR to all reports made to applicants and
4 Undertaking reviews and assessment of applications and providing written reports cultural management plans cultural assessments etc to TRONR for approval
5 Regularly reviewing the processes used for engaging with applicants and agencies including charging schedules and 6 Working with all relevant agencies to improve resource consent processes and ensuring adequate provision is made in such process for Ngāti Rēhia
participation in resource consent processing and decision-making and 7 Maintaining contact and relationships with planning consultants (archeologists landscape architects engineers surveyors etc) working regularly in
the Ngāti Rēhia rohe
The Resource Consent portfolio reports to the administrator Planning and Policy
In 2004 the RMA was amended to reduce the automatic status of tangata whenua as affected parties to resource consent process TRONR understands that in return tangata whenua were to be given a greater say in the development and review of the various plans and policies prepared by government agencies This intent is also reflected in the provisions of the Locla Government Act 2002 It is essential that Ahi-kā Advisors are fully involved in all such plan and policy development TRONR assume that such participation will be adequately resourced by the agencies
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 70
The Planning and Policy portfolio is responsible for Implementing and maintaining the Planning and Policy section of the 3 year strategic plan and annual business plan approved by TRONR in particular
1 Reporting monthly to TRONR on all aspects of the Planning and Policy portfolio and 2 Maintaining a close working relationships with the hapū Development and Resource Management managers of TRAION other hapū RMU and key
agencies in the Tai Tokerau on all planning and policy issues 3 Monitoring the principle statutory planning and policy instruments for the rohe in particular the RPS and Plans of NRC the FNDC DP The DoC CMS
and General Policy and leading Ngāti Rēhia input into the review of such instruments and the development of new plans eg structure plans for Kerikeri-Waipapa regional catchments management plans
4 Preparing submissions into all key planning processes affecting the rohe of Ngāti Rēhia andor the natural physical and heritage resources of interest or significance to Ngāti Rēhia at local regional and national levels
5 Maintaining a pataka of relevant policy amp documents Heritage
Ngāti Rēhia is highly protective of all the many sites and wahi tapu that link us with our Tūpuna over many centuries The protection and maintenance of these sites is of utmost importance to the hapū
The Heritage Portfolio is responsible for Implementing and maintaining the Heritage section of the 3 year strategic plan and annual business plan approved by TRONR in particular
1 Maintaining close communication with Ngāti Rēhia ahi-kā and kaitiaki on all aspects of heritage management and protection including the preparation of management plans for sites of significance to Ngāti Rēhia on ancestral land still in hapū ownership
2 Identifying mapping and maintaining a secure hapū pataka (including silent files) of information on all archeological heritage and other sites of cultural significance to Ngāti Rēhia
3 Maintaining communication with the relevant district regional and national agencies with statutory responsibility for heritage management and ensuring heritage sites of significance to Ngāti Rēhia are listed in the District Plan
4 Maintaining communication with landowners whose properties contain sites of significance to Ngāti Rēhia 5 Reviewing in collaboration with the resource consents portfolio all applications for resource consents or permits that have actual or potential effects
on the heritage values or sites of Ngāti Rēhia 6 Monitoring all granted resource consents for compliance with conditions imposed to protect the heritage values of Ngāti Rēhia 7 Preparing applications for joint or full management of heritage values and sites on land administered by DOC amp local councils
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 71
Projects
TRONR regularly receives requests to be involved in individual projects affecting the resources of the rohe from a wide range of agencies and organisations Additionally there are numerous project areas which TRONR would like to see individual research projects initiated Various agencies have competitive funding available for such work Maintaining a successful Projects Portfolio is likely to be essential to the economic viability of Ahi-kā Advisors The Projects portfolio is responsible for Implementing and maintaining the Projects section of the 3-year strategic plan and annual business plan approved by TRONR in particular
1 Reporting monthly to TRONR on all aspects of the Projects portfolio and 2 Responding to approaches from agencies research groups and others to undertake projects affecting the management and monitoring of natural
physical and heritage resources within the rohe of Ngāti Rēhia 3 Designing and seeking funding for projects requested by the administrator in consultation with other portfolios 4 Managing individual projects on a project by project basis 5 Maintaining close communication with funding organisations
Hapū Support
A principle focus of Ahi-kā Advisors is to provide competent advice analysis and support to the whanau of Ngāti Rēhia in addressing development matters of concern or interest to them This might range from facilitating discussion with councils over rates for individual land blocks to advising on the process for gaining consents for papakainga housing projects to researching sustainable energy initiatives for marae The Hapū Support portfolio is responsible for Implementing and maintaining the Hapū Support section of the 3 year strategic plan and annual business plan approved by TRONR in particular
1 Reporting monthly to TRONR on all aspects of the Hapū Support portfolio and 2 Providing a regular point of contact for hapū members seeking information advice and guidance in process related to the management of their own
natural physical resources 3 Maintaining close communication with relevant council managers responsible for Māori land rating building and resource consent process
142 contacting Ahi-kā Advisors
Ahi-kā Advisors is a joint venture between the hapū of Ngāti Rēhia To arrange an initial meeting with Ahi-kā Advisors please contact
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia 6 Homestead Road PO Box 49 Kerikeri
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 72
Ph 09 407 8995 Fax 09 407 8995 Email Ngāti Rēhiaxtraconz
143 fee schedule
TRONR seeks to provide through Ahi-kā Advisors a reliable professional service on behalf of the hapū of Ngāti Rēhia Such a service can provide a valuable asset for the hapū the agencies developers and the community Historically Ngāti Rēhia like many tangata whenua have fulfilled its kaitiaki responsibilities on a voluntary basis Unfortunately this is not sustainable Unlike the statutory agencies TRONR are not externally resourced to fulfill the various statutory and customary responsibilities we have Therefore all requests for consultation or service from the RMU are subject to the following fee schedule
Initial Consultation Meeting (frac12 hour) free Additional consultation processes $80 per hour Participation on councilagency working parties $250 per hour Research report writing $125 per hour Site visits $80 per hour Monitoring $80 per hour Travel $074 per kilometre Venue hire (for hui marae based meetings etc) by negotiation with the marae
All charges exclusive of GST
2014 Hapū Environmental Management Plan Second Edition Page 73
15 monitoring and review This is our first environmental plan review We need to nurture it and let it grow The need for additional Ngāti Rēhia policy is possibly endless To date we have not formulated policy on whale standings hazardous substances quarries mineral exploration civil defence or solid waste management New local and global crises raise fresh challenges for us as kaitiaki What policy should the hapū develop and adopt for example for energy efficiency What methods can we use to protect our ancestral whenua from the effects of escalating climate change TRONR will review this plan at least every five years Requests for review change or additions to this plan can be made in writing to TRONR All requests will be received on a case by case basis and considered by TRONR at their monthly meetings
16 Information and Consent Forms Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia (ldquoTRONRrdquo) is the hapū authority of Ngāti Rēhia Ngāti Rēhia claim a rohe in the general area of Takou Bay Rahiri Omapere Waitangi Purerua Peninsula Kerikeri Our seaward boundary is to Hawaiiki TRONR has prepared an Environmental Management Plan for our hapū Our plan sets out our environmental policies and processes It is a ldquorelevant planning document recognised by an iwi authorityrdquo pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 Copies of our plan can be ordered from the Office Administrator at the office of TRONR TRONR has established a business unit mdash Ahi Ka Advisors (ldquoAKArdquo) mdash to provide quality advice to our hapū agencies responsible developers and the community on kaitiakitanga conservation and resource management issues AKA have the following work portfolios Resource Consent advice monitoring and review preparation of Cultural Impact Assessments for agencies and responsible developers Policy and Planning ndash review and input to local and central government policy and planning processes Hapū Support ndash providing planning and resource management advice to our hapū members Heritage ndash Ngāti Rēhia are the kaitiaki of our heritage AKA provides heritage advice and site monitoring for agencies responsible developers and our
community AKA are committed to kaitiakitanga providing a high quality advisory service maintaining and enhancing our Ngāti Rēhiatanga and tikanga developing best practice seeking the most sustainable solutions and building durable relationships based on utmost good faith
Ngāti Rēhia mata momoe
Ngāti Rēhia mata kaka Titiro ki nga maunga nga awa nga moana nga whenua tapu o Ngāti Rēhia
Initiating Consultation for Applicants Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia (ldquoTRONRrdquo) is the hapū authority of Ngāti Rēhia TRONR is committed to working with all applicants for resource consents permits and concessions within our rohe TRONR states that Ngāti Rēhia are ahi ka kaitiaki and tangata whenua of our riu and have an interest in all aspects of development conservation heritage and resource management within our riu TRONR prefers that applicants contact the Administrator of Ahi Ka Advisors (ldquoAKArdquo) at the Rūnanga offices in the first instance to make an initial appointment (no charge) seek to engage in consultation at the start of preparing your application and supply a full copy of all relevant information preferably in advance of our meeting so we have the opportunity to pursue it TRONR asks you to recognise that AKA holds a mandate to provide advice on behalf of TRONR Where a higher level of decision is required AKA will seek this from TRONR The
ultimate decision-makers in Ngāti Rēhia are our people The preferred method of consultation is kanohi ki te kanohi according to tikanga Your decision to enter into consultation with TRONR is voluntary AKA can provide advice as to how to undertake consultation with Ngāti Rēhia We may not be the only tangata whenua you need to consult We are
happy to provide contacts for other kaitiaki and to work with them where appropriate We may not like your proposal or the effects it might bring This does not mean that we do not like you Consultation does not equate to agreement TRONR undertakes that AKA will to the best of our capacity provide honest and timely advice to all applicants on their proposal and the actual or potential effects on Ngāti Rēhia and our taonga be available to review your application and discuss a process for identifying cultural effects that might arise from it work with you to help make your proposal the most sustainable option seek to build a durable relationship with you based on utmost good faith provide a quality professional service report back regularly to TRONR and Ngāti Rēhia on all applications of interest to the hapū and provide a written report to all applicants recording our consultation
If you are happy to continue consultation with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia we ask you sign this form and then we can complete the consultation process on the next page Applicant or authorised agent Ahi-kā Advisors Administrator
Applicant Details 1 I _____________________ (Insert name) isare applying (Delete which is not applicable) to the Far North District Council Northland Regional Council
Department of Conservation (Delete which is not applicable) for a resource consent permit concession other (Delete which is not applicable)
Please insert the application number if you already have it __________________________
2 The applications are to (brief description of activity)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ 3 Copies of all relevant information isare (Delete which is not applicable) provided 4 Ahi Ka Advisors will reviewhas reviewed (Delete which is not applicable) the application and information 5 Ahi Ka Advisors willwill not (Delete which is not applicable) undertake a site visit to familairise themselves with the location and proposal on
________________ (Insert date) at (Insert address) 6 Ahi Ka Advisors will prepare a written report recording
a) Any issues arising from the application review b) Any issues arising from the site visit c) Any recommendations to the applicant andor Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia including
i) whether all necessary information has been received ii) whether there are potential adverse effects on Ngati Rehia their culture and values associated with this activity iii) whether further consultation is required and with who and iv) whether a Cultural Impact Assessment is advisable
7 Other agreed steps are
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
8 The primary point of contact for the applicant is
Name __________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
Telephone __________________________________________________________
Cellphone __________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________
Fee Schedule Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia (ldquoTRONRrdquo) seeks to provide through Ahi-kā Advisors a reliable professional service on behalf of the hapū o Ngati Rehia and Ngati Torehina Such a service can provide a valuable asset for the hapū the agencies developers and the community Historically Ngati Rehia like many tangata whenua has fulfilled its kaitiaki responsibilities on a voluntary basis Unfortunately this is not sustainable Unlike the statutory agencies TRONR are not externally resourced to fulfill the various statutory and customary responsibilities we have Therefore all requests for consultation or service from the Resource Management Act are subject to the following fee schedule Description Fee Initial Consultation Meeting (12 hour) free Additional Consultation Process $8000 per hour Participation on Council Agency Working Parties $6500 per hour Research Report writing $8000 per hour Site Visits $8000 per hour Monitoring $8000 per hour Travel $ 070 per kilometer
Venue Hire (for hui marae based meetings etc) By negotiation with the marae Upfront Retainer $200000
ALL CHARGES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF GST
17 Kaitiaki Protocols TRONR is the hapū authority of Ngāti Rēhia Te Riu o Ngāti Rēhia is below
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Our offices are located at 6 Homestead Rd KERIKERI Our postal address is PO Box 49 KERIKERI Our phonefax is 09 407 8995 Our email is ngātirēhiaxtraconz Our solicitors are Morrison Kent Our accountants are Whitelaw Weber
- Te Runanga o Ngati Rehia
- Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia ndash Submission on Proposed Regional Plan for Northland
- Ngati Rehia HEMP Second Edition
-