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Whakataka te hau ki te uru
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga
Kia mākinakina ki uta
Kia mātaratara ki tai
E hī ake ana te atakura
He tio, he huka, he hau hū
Tīhei mauri ora!
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Cease the winds from the west
Cease the winds from the south
Let the breeze blow over the land
Let the breeze blow over the ocean
Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air.
A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day.
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3 Late Items
To consider, and if thought fit, to pass a resolution to permit the
Council to consider any further items which do not appear on the Agenda of this
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Such resolution is required to be made pursuant to Section 46A(7) of
the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the
Chairperson must advise:
(i) The reason why the
item was not on the Agenda, and
(ii) The reason why the
discussion of this item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.
4 Declaration of interest
Members are
reminded of their obligation to declare any conflicts of interest in writing
they might have in respect of the items on this Agenda.
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Te Awahou Foxton Community Board
23 January 2024
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5.1 Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Review
File No.:
24/9
1. Purpose
1.1 This report
aims to present the review paper for the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund to the Te
Awahou Foxton Community Board. The purpose is to seek endorsement from the
board to proceed to Council for official adoption.
2. Recommendation
2.1 That Report
24/9 Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Review be received.
2.2 That this
matter or decision be recognised as not significant in terms of s76 of the
Local Government Act 2002.
2.3 That
the Te Awahou Foxton Community Board support the proposed approach as outlined
in the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund review paper. Additionally, recommend the
endorsement of the paper to be forwarded to Council for adoption.
3. Background/Previous Council Decisions
3.1 The Foxton
Beach Freeholding Account, and the endowment land that underpins it, has a long
and at times complex history. To maintain consistency moving forward, the name
Foxton Beach Endowment Fund will be utilised.
3.2 The policy
and strategy review was initiated in 2019 and encountered substantial delays,
including disruptions caused by the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3.3 Resuming in
late 2021, officers identified meaningful changes but acknowledged significant
improvements that could be made with engagement with iwi and hapū during
the process. In response to Council's directive, officers temporarily halted
the review to actively involve iwi and hapū.
3.4 A
comprehensive briefing to Elected Members was held on 23 August 2023, which
included the historical context of the endowment fund and associated land, as
well as a deep dive into the current policy landscape, legislative influences,
funding mechanisms, and fund allocation. Within this workshop, officers sought
direction from Elected Members, particularly on the extent and focus of
involvement of iwi and hapū in the review process.
3.5 Officers
received clear direction during the workshop on the importance of iwi
participation and this led to Council coordinating a hui. Invitations were
extended to representatives from Muaūpoko, Ngāti Raukawa, Rangitāne,
hapū owners, Kerekere Ward Councillors, Māori Ward Councillors, Te
Awahou Foxton Community Board, and Mayor Wanden.
3.6 On 14
September 2023, a hui was held at Te Awahou with representatives attending from
Horowhenua District Council, Te Awahou Foxton Community Board, and hapū
owners (during this session hapū owners advised that they would liaise
with other iwi in relation to this review). The core objective of the hui was
to provide a platform for each participating group to articulate their aspirations
regarding the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund and the ongoing review process.
3.7 Subsequent to
the hui, the representatives drafted the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Review
Paper which compiled the insights gathered from the hui. This review paper went
through many iterations to ensure all representatives perspectives and views
were captured.
3.8 On 12
December 2023, the representatives gathered at Paranui Marae to finalise the
proposed review paper and established a unified process for taking the paper to
Te Awahou Foxton Community Board for endorsement, ultimately presenting it to
Council for adoption of the proposed review approach.
4. Issues for Consideration
4.1 The
key issue brought to the Community Board’s attention is the process for
the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Review. The attached discussion document
outlines the proposed review process.
4.2 The
creation of the review paper involved a considerable time investment from
numerous individuals, noting that those involved have reached a unified view on
its content which was a process of co design with hapū owners.
4.3 The
review aims to establish a more equitable and mutually beneficial relationship
among Hapū Owners, Treaty Partners, Community Board and Council, with a
focus on transparency, sustainability, and responsiveness.
4.4 Future
considerations following the endorsement of the approach involve, but are not
limited to potential policy changes, criteria adjustments, structural and
behavioural changes, maximum contribution levels, spending allocations, and the
minimum balance of the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund.
4.5 There
will be costs associated to this project, Council will determine how this will
be funded.
5. Next Steps
5.1 Upon
receiving endorsement for the review paper, it will be presented to the Council
for formal adoption. Upon adoption, the subsequent work will commence in accordance
with the proposed process outlined.
Attachments
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No.
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Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Review
Paper - Including Appendix - January 2024
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Confirmation of statutory
compliance
In accordance with section 76 of the
Local Government Act 2002, this report is approved as:
a. containing sufficient information about the options
and their benefits and costs, bearing in mind the significance of the
decisions; and,
b. is based on adequate knowledge about, and adequate
consideration of, the views and preferences of affected and interested
parties bearing in mind the significance of the decision.
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Signatories
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Author(s)
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Ashley Huria
Business Performance Manager
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Approved by
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Jacinta Straker
Group Manager Organisation Performance
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