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Far North District Council I Te Pae Tawhiti I Long Term Plan 2021-31 8
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Strategic linkages
Ngā Wāhanga e Whā o te Hauora ॰ The Four Aspects of Wellbeing
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Our Mission
He Rautaki Whakaarotau ॰ Our Strategic Priorities
Better asset Address Enable sustainable Adapt to Protect our Deepen our sense
management affordability economic climate change water supply of place and
development connection
He Putanga Hapori ॰ Our Community Outcomes
Proud, vibrant Prosperous Communities Connected A wisely managed We embrace and
communities communities that are healthy, communities and treasured celebrate our
supported by safe, connected that are environment that unique culture and
a sustainable and sustainable prepared for recognises the heritage and value
economy the unexpected role of tangata it as a source of
whenua as enduring pride
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9 Far North District Council I Te Pae Tawhiti I Long Term Plan 2021-31Te Mahi Tahi me te Māori
Working with Māori
He Whenua Rangatira - A District of Sustainable with over half of the district identifying as Māori. The Far
Prosperity and Well-Being North is also home to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty
of Waitangi, the founding document of Aotearoa New
He Ara Tāmata - Creating Great Places, Supporting Our Zealand.
People
The Council acknowledges and respects the Crown's
Far North District Councils vision and mission illustrates responsibility as Treaty partner and the requirement of
the connection between people and place. This is local government to take into account the principles of Te
especially so for tangata whenua who have a long and Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi, specifically the
rich association with the Far North. Council recognises obligations placed on Council to provide opportunities for
this long settlement and therefore the special position of Māori to participate in decision-making and other council
tāngata whenua within this District and the significant and processes which is meaningful to both parties.
long-term role Māori have to play in Council’s decision-
making. Council also recognises the requirement on local
government to contribute to the Crown's broader
As important are our values by which we operate. relationship responsibilities by ensuring engagement with
• Manawatōpū: Unity of purpose and working together Māori is meaningful.
• Kaitiakitanga: Environmental stewardship and Council also recognises the Treaty of Waitangi settlement
sustainability process and outcomes, and is committed to supporting
the spirit and implementation of our District’s Treaty
• Mana tangata: Respect and fairness
settlements and assisting negotiations between the Crown
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Partnership and Māori when invited.
• Tū tangata: Strong cultural identities Council will:
• Whanaungatanga: Family, community, connecting and • Undertake an audit to assess the organisations
sharing performance in acting in accordance to Te Tiriti o
Council recognises it needs to establish meaningful and Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi statutory obligations, and
enduring relationships with Māori in order to enable to understand where opportunities for improvement
effective participation in decision making while at the exist.
same time achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. Our • Provide Treaty of Waitangi training for all elected
values provide a vehicle for this to occur. members and staff.
Translating our vision, mission and values into tangible • Fulfill statutory obligations to Māori as prescribed in
outcomes for and with Māori, four key areas of work have legislation.
been identified to help guide and underpin our work:
• When developing policies, consider the implications
• Recognising the Treaty of Waitangi and other statutory of the Treaty and the relationship of Māori and their
obligations culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water,
sites, wāhi tapu, and other taonga.
• Effective participation in council decision-making
• Provide for and implement Treaty settlement
• Understanding and valuing a Māori worldview outcomes.
• Strengthening relationships and partnerships with • Actively engage in settlement discussions and provide
Māori. relevant information as requested.
• Give effect to existing Memorandum of Understanding.
Understanding these goals and embedding them across
all functions is crucial if Council is to be successful in
building relationships with Māori founded on trust and Effective participation in council decision-
mutual respect.
making
Council acknowledges the unique perspective of Māori
Recognising the Treaty of Waitangi and
and recognise that tangata whenua are more than an
other statutory obligations interest group or stakeholder.
The Far North has a rich and diverse history. We have
Therefore, we need to ensure we are including the right
one of the largest Māori populations in New Zealand
people, at the right time - across all levels of Council - in
Far North District Council I Te Pae Tawhiti I Long Term Plan 2021-31 10order for Māori to make informed decisions about our • Develop and implement a training plan to support and
processes and work. In doing so, we also need to ensure grow cultural competencies of staff and governance.
we maintain ongoing open discussions and interactions
• Provide information sessions for council staff and
with Māori in order to provide relevant information
elected members on legislative obligations to
to assist them to participate in our decision-making
Māori, Treaty settlement legislation, environmental
processes.
management plans and on Māori perspectives.
A key part in this journey is the decision by Council to • Develop a database of Māori stakeholders.
establish Māori wards for the 2022 and 2025 local body
elections and to develop mechanisms that allow for • Support forum that bring Council, Māori and other
Māori participation in Council decisions. This evolving agencies together.
mechanism, that will provide for greater and broader
participation by Māori across all functions and decisions Strengthening relationships and
of Council, will be a key focus in the coming years and partnerships with Māori
will see us move away from transactional relationship
agreements such as Memorandum of Understanding. Relationships need to be across the organisation - they
are not the responsibility of a single person or team.
Council will: In recognising that relationships are a whole of council
effort, we also recognise that successful relationships are
• Work with Māori to co-design a mechanism to enable founded on how we talk to, behave toward and deal with
participation of Māori in decisions of Council – at one another. We also realise that we need to move away
a governance level. While this is being established from one off interactions and look to build consistent and
Council may, on advice, implement interim measures sustainable relationships for the long-term.
that ensure participation in Council decisions at the
earliest possible opportunity. Council will:
• With Māori, develop a series of workshops on RMA and • Create a Council resource for successful engagement
LGA issues pertinent to Māori and actively promote with Māori.
these across the District.
• Develop a mechanism whereby Council have regular
• Provide an annual contestable fund to assist two Māori engagement opportunities with Māori, such as regular
in the Far North to attend the Making Good Decisions ongoing hui across the District.
Course.
• Actively participate in bodies and forum such as the
• Provide annual contestable funding for the Iwi, Local Government Authorities Chief Executives
development or review of Iwi/Hapū Environmental Forum (ILGACE) and Whai Kāinga (regional housing
Management Plans. forum), where Māori participation as partners or, Māori
outcomes are a key component of these mechanisms.
Understanding and valuing a Māori • Provide ongoing opportunities for Māori to participate
worldview in the development of the draft and proposed District
Plan.
The Council recognises that having the capability and
capacity to engage are issues for both Council and Māori. • Support the dissemination of data and information to
The Council will continue to provide opportunities for Māori in order for their effective engagement in council
Māori to gain knowledge of Council processes and will activities and decisions.
actively assist Māori with developing their capacity to
• Support and participate in inter-agency training
input into decision-making processes via hui and targeted
opportunities.
training workshops.
At the same time, we recognise that we also need to look Looking forward
internally at our own capacity and capabilities to ensure
Council is looking to build a strong foundation from within
we have the right skills. We acknowledge we need a sound
and move towards long-term beneficial relationships
understanding of Māori worldview concepts and values
and partnering with Māori. We have started our journey
when undertaking our work and as a key component
by showing our intent for greater surety for Māori in
for building relationships with Māori. Without an
our decision making. We aim to grow from these recent
understanding of these concepts and values, we will not
decisions and are committed to do so.
be able to uphold our legislative obligations.
Council will:
• Develop a competency framework/tool for Council
and staff to influence and enhance Far North District
Councils responsiveness capabilities to Māori.
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