They want to establish “partnerships” not because the Treaty demands them, but because they claim to be invoking “principles” established more than 100 years after the treaty’s signing.
The treaty’s role in treating Māori and non-Māori equally is mentioned on the Human Rights Commission’s website:
The Treaty does not, as is sometimes claimed, confer ‘special privileges’ on Māori, nor does it take rights away from other New Zealanders. Rather, it affirms particular rights and responsibilities for Māori as Māori to protect and preserve their lands, forests, waters and other treasures for future generations.
In the past week, PoO noted the Horowhenua District Council Horowhenua has decided to give Māori a helping hand to acquire real estate: it is changing its Property Strategy to give local iwi/hapui the first right of refusal to buy surplus non-core properties, identified for disposal by Council, at market value.
This was done in the name of “enhancing relationships with its iwi partners”.
In Wellington, the Government agreed to spend “more than $136 million” on helping five mare to move to safer ground.
More help for other iwi will be announced in future. The Crown is working with two Kahungunu Marae, Tangoio and Petāne in Hawke’s Bay with support packages available to both marae so they too can reestablish in safer locations.
The Horowhenua District Council resolution was carried by nine votes to three following “robust debate” in the Council Chambers.
A news release from the council says some councillors regarded the change as an important step forward in Council’s relationship with its iwi “stakeholders”, noting that one of the council’s top priorities “is ensuring a concerted focus on setting up well-defined partnership arrangements with clear engagement expectations”.
Others described the amendment as unfair and divisive, and questioned whether it was the best thing for ratepayers.
Mayor Bernie Wanden said it was important for Council to have a clear process for offering non-core property for disposal to iwi/hapū.
“For me, this is about partnerships, relationships and engagement, and it’s fundamental to us as governors that we try to make those relationships better for all,” he said.
“We all agreed on our top priorities when we became members at this table, and they say we will uphold the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles and recognise the role of mana whenua as kaitiaki of their rohe.”
The Horowhenua District Council’s Property Strategy was adopted in 2015–16 to provide a framework for the acquisition and disposal of property.
On 19 July 2023, Council resolved to explore including a first right of refusal for mana whenua on the disposal of non-core property. This proposed amendment would give iwi/hapū the first opportunity to buy surplus properties at market value before they are listed on the open market.
In December 2023, “the kaupapa” was brought back to Council where it was decided further refinement and feedback was required. Therefore, the amended proposal was left on the table pending further research and agreement on a way forward from all iwi partners.
Since then, Council staff have met and liaised via email and phone with Te Tumatakahui, Muāupoko Tribal Authority, Rangitaane and Ngāti Tukorehe regarding the proposed amendment.
But not with non-Māori organisations, by the looks of it.
Nor does the council press release indicate what arguments were advanced by the three councillors who opposed the change.
It does spell our the nature of the benefit being granted to the iwi:
Staff will continue to liaise with iwi partners on the list of properties earmarked for disposal, with the aim of giving more lead-in time prior to sale and facilitating discussions as early in the process as possible. Iwi will have 30 working days to determine they have an interest in property, before Council releases it to the open market.
It also contains the supportive remarks from Councillors Justin Tamihan and Nina Hori Te Pa.
On the other side of the North Island, five Gisborne marae impacted by severe weather in early 2023 will move to safer locations with the support of the Crown.
The trustees of Puketawai, Hinemaurea ki Mangatuna, Okuri, Takipū and Rangatira Marae had made the “difficult decision” to relocate and re-establish their respective marae in new locations.
More than $136 million, which was allocated from Budgets 2023 and 2024 would fund the programme, including the costs to relocate owners of 24 whenua Māori properties, demolition of residential structures, and some assistance to support affected sites of cultural significance — principally urūpa.
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell said the local council designated these marae as high risk and “not safe to occupy” because of “unacceptable risk to life from future extreme weather”.
“Each of the marae have accepted the Crown’s support package and have acquired new sites to relocate to. The new sites are in close proximity within, or close to, their respective tribal boundaries.”
Mitchell said the impact of the severe weather on the marae was “devastating” for the many whānau, hapū, and the wider community connected to these marae.
“The decision to relocate is not an easy one and has come from the desire of the Marae Trustees to keep their marae, and their respective whānau, safe and secure, protecting the lives of those who might otherwise be at real risk from any future severe weather events.”
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka said relocating the individual marae would take time.
“We expect the relocation works, including the rebuild of wharenui and whare kai where required due to the damage, will take place over the next two or so years. For some of the marae, the project is a complete rebuild.”
Three of the five marae are located in the Uawa/Tolaga Bay area, with the other two in Te Karaka.
The Crown is also working with two Kahungunu Marae, Tangoio and Petāne in Hawke’s Bay with support packages available to both marae so they too can reestablish in safer locations,” Potaka said, adding that reaching this point was a “significant milestone”.
“Most importantly, it will provide affected whanau and hapu peace of mind, and will have the added benefit of creating opportunities for SMEs and jobs.”
PoO emailed Potaka’s press secretary to ask:
Has government funding been provided for helping other community groups to shift to safer ground?
If so, can you steer me to the relevant ministerial announcements and information on the programmes involved?
Our emailed request was not acknowledged and no reply has been received by us.
Bob Edlin is a veteran journalist and editor for the Point of Order blog HERE. - where this article was sourced.
In the past week, PoO noted the Horowhenua District Council Horowhenua has decided to give Māori a helping hand to acquire real estate: it is changing its Property Strategy to give local iwi/hapui the first right of refusal to buy surplus non-core properties, identified for disposal by Council, at market value.
This was done in the name of “enhancing relationships with its iwi partners”.
In Wellington, the Government agreed to spend “more than $136 million” on helping five mare to move to safer ground.
More help for other iwi will be announced in future. The Crown is working with two Kahungunu Marae, Tangoio and Petāne in Hawke’s Bay with support packages available to both marae so they too can reestablish in safer locations.
The Horowhenua District Council resolution was carried by nine votes to three following “robust debate” in the Council Chambers.
A news release from the council says some councillors regarded the change as an important step forward in Council’s relationship with its iwi “stakeholders”, noting that one of the council’s top priorities “is ensuring a concerted focus on setting up well-defined partnership arrangements with clear engagement expectations”.
Others described the amendment as unfair and divisive, and questioned whether it was the best thing for ratepayers.
Mayor Bernie Wanden said it was important for Council to have a clear process for offering non-core property for disposal to iwi/hapū.
“For me, this is about partnerships, relationships and engagement, and it’s fundamental to us as governors that we try to make those relationships better for all,” he said.
“We all agreed on our top priorities when we became members at this table, and they say we will uphold the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles and recognise the role of mana whenua as kaitiaki of their rohe.”
The Horowhenua District Council’s Property Strategy was adopted in 2015–16 to provide a framework for the acquisition and disposal of property.
On 19 July 2023, Council resolved to explore including a first right of refusal for mana whenua on the disposal of non-core property. This proposed amendment would give iwi/hapū the first opportunity to buy surplus properties at market value before they are listed on the open market.
In December 2023, “the kaupapa” was brought back to Council where it was decided further refinement and feedback was required. Therefore, the amended proposal was left on the table pending further research and agreement on a way forward from all iwi partners.
Since then, Council staff have met and liaised via email and phone with Te Tumatakahui, Muāupoko Tribal Authority, Rangitaane and Ngāti Tukorehe regarding the proposed amendment.
But not with non-Māori organisations, by the looks of it.
Nor does the council press release indicate what arguments were advanced by the three councillors who opposed the change.
It does spell our the nature of the benefit being granted to the iwi:
Staff will continue to liaise with iwi partners on the list of properties earmarked for disposal, with the aim of giving more lead-in time prior to sale and facilitating discussions as early in the process as possible. Iwi will have 30 working days to determine they have an interest in property, before Council releases it to the open market.
It also contains the supportive remarks from Councillors Justin Tamihan and Nina Hori Te Pa.
On the other side of the North Island, five Gisborne marae impacted by severe weather in early 2023 will move to safer locations with the support of the Crown.
The trustees of Puketawai, Hinemaurea ki Mangatuna, Okuri, Takipū and Rangatira Marae had made the “difficult decision” to relocate and re-establish their respective marae in new locations.
More than $136 million, which was allocated from Budgets 2023 and 2024 would fund the programme, including the costs to relocate owners of 24 whenua Māori properties, demolition of residential structures, and some assistance to support affected sites of cultural significance — principally urūpa.
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell said the local council designated these marae as high risk and “not safe to occupy” because of “unacceptable risk to life from future extreme weather”.
“Each of the marae have accepted the Crown’s support package and have acquired new sites to relocate to. The new sites are in close proximity within, or close to, their respective tribal boundaries.”
Mitchell said the impact of the severe weather on the marae was “devastating” for the many whānau, hapū, and the wider community connected to these marae.
“The decision to relocate is not an easy one and has come from the desire of the Marae Trustees to keep their marae, and their respective whānau, safe and secure, protecting the lives of those who might otherwise be at real risk from any future severe weather events.”
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka said relocating the individual marae would take time.
“We expect the relocation works, including the rebuild of wharenui and whare kai where required due to the damage, will take place over the next two or so years. For some of the marae, the project is a complete rebuild.”
Three of the five marae are located in the Uawa/Tolaga Bay area, with the other two in Te Karaka.
The Crown is also working with two Kahungunu Marae, Tangoio and Petāne in Hawke’s Bay with support packages available to both marae so they too can reestablish in safer locations,” Potaka said, adding that reaching this point was a “significant milestone”.
“Most importantly, it will provide affected whanau and hapu peace of mind, and will have the added benefit of creating opportunities for SMEs and jobs.”
PoO emailed Potaka’s press secretary to ask:
Has government funding been provided for helping other community groups to shift to safer ground?
If so, can you steer me to the relevant ministerial announcements and information on the programmes involved?
Our emailed request was not acknowledged and no reply has been received by us.
Bob Edlin is a veteran journalist and editor for the Point of Order blog HERE. - where this article was sourced.
7 comments:
Two points:- 1) The only true method of determining the market value of a property is to place it on the open market for sale, and, for the apparently totally ignorant 2) there is NO treaty created partnership between any Maori group and the Crown let alone any local body.
Human Rights Commission is absolutely incorrect. Crown is farming its treaty obligations to unsuspecting citizens. my thoughts here https://zoranrakovic.substack.com/p/te-tiriti-obligations-quietly-shifted
Meanwhile, in parliament today Potaka is being questioned by another National member, in Maori. It doesn't really have any relevance that most viewers didn't have a translation available. Meanwhile, an acquaintance who decided in her spare time to learn Maori was informed by young language learners that they had been told they needed this for future employment. Meanwhile, most New Zealanders are totally ignorant and think because we have a right-leaning coalition government all is well with the world. Meanwhile, our inheritance, our children's inheritance and our grandchildren's inheritance is being eroded.
You can see that appeasement is the way forward for National and the local councils. It will be well entrenched before the next election.
FYI Human Rights Commission:
The Maori language Treaty does not, confer ‘special privileges’ on Māori, nor does it take rights away from other New Zealanders, but the false English version of the treaty affirms particular rights and responsibilities for Māori as Māori to protect and preserve their lands, forests, waters and other treasures for future generations and does not mention ALL the people of New Zealand.
The Maori language questions are just plain rude at Question time . At least Gary Judd KC Tikanga limited use in legal education debate was successful today and this will be important as the "tikanga is law" sweeping statement was curtailed more than just a cursary Select Committee vote , it was a Parliamentary vote against Tikanga. .
No wonder our country is going broke. Taxpayer and ratepayer money is being thrown at the brown entitled people. Angry much?
Councils, serving maori first since HePuapua 2017. Crown agents for proxy land transfers to preferred races. When will the confiscations start?
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