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Key Board Messages – Mahuru 2022

Sheree • Oct 13, 2022

Key Board Messages – Mahuru 2022

Te Korowai Board met on Friday  23 Mahuru /September 2022 at Māwhitiwhiti-Kanihi Pā, and can share the following highlights:

  • The Board endorsed Ngāruahine Fisheries Ltd to notify that the Annual Catch Entitlement for Tuna remain with Te Ohu Kaimoana as unleased quota while the sustainability of the tuna species remains a concern.  
  • The Board approved the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Shareholder Agreement for hapū.   This is a crucial step in the process towards the reacquisition of Ngāruahine whenua.  
  • The artist known as Mr G (Graeme Hoete) helped to raise awareness of the Street/Road Name kaupapa through his small installation in MATARIKI near HĀWERA – the first of a series e pa ana ki nga pakanga o aotearoa (NZ LAND WARS Street sign SERIES), to challenge and encourage everyone to research, learn, & know our history’.  Te Korowai submitted feedback to the South Taranaki District Council on its Road Naming Policy. We invite any whānau and hapū who wish to work with us to participate in the process to rename offensive or inappropriate road names. 
  • A decision from the High Court on the Hiringa Energy kaupapa is not expected before the end of Whiringa-ā-nuku/October 2022. 
  • The Board approved  He Matauraura  – the strategy document to guide and support uri educational aspirations and achievements grounded in Ngāruahine identity, reo and tikanga.  Expect to see an implementation plan for hapū and whānau out soon. 
  • The Board spent the remainder of the day preparing for this year’s hui-a-tau/AGM. 

Here are some key dates for your calendar 

  • Rangatahi wānanga – 28-30 Whiringa-ā-nuku
  • Te Pūaotanga o Maru I te Atatū (Ngāti Maruwharanui – Crown Apology) – 29 Whiringa-ā-nuku
  • Taranaki Tu Mai – 4-6 Whiringa-ā-rangi
  • Te Pō Whakahirahira o Ngāruahine/Social – 3 Hakihea  
  • Wiki Hākinakina o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori – 11-16 Hakihea
  • Whānau Fun Day – 17 Hakihea.

For future information go to our  Facebook page.

In other news:

  • Te Korowai congratulates the successful local government electoral candidates – Te Aroha Hohaia, Bonita Bigham, Clive Tongaawhikau, Tuteri Rangihaeata, Leanne Horo, Sharlee Mareikura and Dinnie Moeahu. Thank you for putting your hands up and representing.  
  • Te Korowai will run monthly wānanga on the accounting software Xero, for hapū and marae members/treasurers, starting in Whiringa-ā-nuku.  Dates will be out soon on the  facebook page.
08 Apr, 2024
Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine | Director Vacancy A rare opportunity has arisen within Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine, the commercial arm of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, for a Director on the Board. We are looking for an experienced Director to support the implementation of the Board’s strategies and the ongoing growth of settlement assets for the benefit of Ngāruahine Iwi. Ko wai mātou? | About us Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine administers a large asset portfolio and is also responsible for the iwi fisheries quota. In 2023, Te Korowai approved Pupuke te Hihiri, impact investment strategy. Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine is the responsible Group entity for the implementation of this strategy, which ensures a principled transition into impact investments in our rohe over the next five years. Te Tūnga | The position Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine Board is made up of two trustees from the parent Trust and three independent directors. Directors are required to comply with the duties outlined in the Companies Act and Group policies. We welcome applicants with a high-level of critical thinking, as well as: A high level of governance experience Proven experience developing and executing strategic investment policies and objectives (SIPO) Exceptional commercial and financial acumen, particularly in direct investments Passion and understanding of tikanga Māori and intergenerational wellbeing Governance or executive level experience in impact investments or tourism would be an advantage Me pēhea te tono | How to apply For more information or to apply, please contact hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz Applications close 5pm, 26 April 2024.
10 Mar, 2024
Tēnā koe! Ko te āhua nei, kua hopū koe, i te tono e paa ana ki ngā tūranga e wātea ana! Ngā mihi ki koe hoki. We are in an exciting growth and development period. We are excited to be working on Pupuke te Hihiri, our five year Whai Rawa (Impact Investment) Strategy (2022-2027). Endorsed by Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust in March 2023, the purpose of this strategy is to guide Te Korowai Group into investments that will provide a social, cultural, environmental as well as, economic return for the benefit of Ngāruahine. Since signing the Ngāruahine Iwi historical treaty settlement with the Crown in 2014, we've seen our asset base grow from from $67.5m to $112m ($44.5m increase) for the year ending 31 March 2023. This was achieved through the implementation of a diversified and prudent investment portfolio. To date, these investments can be described as traditionally commercial, whilst being mindful of ethical considerations. This investment growth has meant we are now able to broaden its focus and include impact investments. Pupuke Te Hihiri is aligned to our overarching strategy Ka Ora Taku Toa and is complimented by a suite of strategies in certain focus areas. This suite of strategies are essential for guiding our core work (investments, Hapū enablement, progressing our treaty settlement arrangements, advocacy and partnerships with community) so that we are intentional, creating the greatest impact and measurable value for our people. We're on a roll. Our investment focus has turned even more towards generating meaningful direct benefits to ngā uri o Ngāruahine. In order to deliver successfully we need a Program Manager for two of our current Impact Investments that are in the Business Case stage. Please follow the links below for more information. There is a possibility that the right applicant could manage both programs. WHAKAAHURANGI KĀINGA View RFP PROJECT TŪKAU View RFP Linked and attached to the RFP are documents which will help inform your proposal for this position(s). Proposals are due on March 17 2024. All relevant information is contained within the RFP however, if you have any queries, please contact Te Awa Johnstone at teawa@maui.nz. Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū!
By Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust 02 Mar, 2024
Media Release from Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust dated 2 March 2024 for your information. Click mage to read Media Release.
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