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Tauranga Moana Advisory
Group
Ngā Meneti
Open Minutes
Commencing: Friday 11 December 2020, 9.30 am
Venue: Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street,
Tauranga
Heamana
Chairperson: Cr Matemoana McDonald Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Toi Moana (BOPRC)
Ngā Kopounga
Members: Tauranga City Council (TCC): Cr Kelvin Clout
Ngāti Pūkenga: Keepa Smallman
Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC): Cr Mark
Dean and Cr Grant Dally
BOPRC: Cr Norm Bruning; Cr Stacey Rose; Cr Paula
Thompson and Cr Jane Nees (Alternate)
In Attendance: BOPRC: Sarah Omundsen - Regulatory Services; Russell
Knutson – Team Leader Western Catchments; Clarke Koopu
– Senior Advisor (Treaty); Heidi Fraser – Programme
Coordinator Integrated Catchments and Merinda
Pansegrouw – Committee Advisor
TCC: Radleigh Cairns - Environmental Programme Leader
WBOPDC: Chris Nepia - Maori Land Officer
Other: Dean Flavell - Chairperson of Te Maru o Kaituna River
Authority, Colin Reeder - Ngā Potiki;
Public Forum Speakers- Discovery Through Nature: Emma
Richardson; Kirsty Mckenzie; Tauranga Intermediate School
students Aahana Narang, Emily Orr and Sophie Denham
Mobil Oil Representatives: Taz Tawhara, Andrew McNaught
and Douglas Baua.
Ngā Hōnea
Apologies: Pia Bennett, Cr Heidi Hughes, Te Pio Kawe and Charlie
Tawhiao
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1. Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Prayer
A karakia was provided by Keepa Smallman.
2. Ngā Hōnea
Apologies
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Accepts the apologies from Pia Bennett, Cr Heidi Hughes, Te Pio Kawe and
Charlie Tawhiao tendered at the meeting.
Rose/Bruning
CARRIED
3. Wāhanga Tūmatanui
Public Forum
3.1 Tidal Discoveries, Citizen Science in the Bay of Plenty - Estuary,
Dune and Stream Monitoring in and around Tauranga Harbour
Presentation 1 - DiscoveryThroughNature -Tidal Discoveries PDF: Objective ID
A3696563 ⇨
Presented by Emma Richardson - Founder and Director, Discoverythrunature, and
Tauranga Intermediate School students Aahana Narang, Emily Orr and Sophie
Denham supported by teacher Kirsty Mckenzie.
Key Points:
“Tidal Discoveries” was a citizen science programme active in and around
the Tauranga Harbour for the past four years, involving school students,
parents and teachers
The programme had received all its funding from BOPRC three years ago
through the Community Initiatives Fund (initial funding was for 10 schools,
currently involved 13 schools), hence the update to the Advisory Group
Focus of the programme was to allow school aged children to learn out of
the classroom, to spend time in nature and explore; learning by discovering
– while building knowledge of Te Awanui, Tauranga Harbour and the
catchments
Over time participants became connected to their own natural spaces and
effective guardians/kaitiaki
Highlighted achievements to date
Collected information to monitor the health of the harbour and its specific
areas; estuarine, freshwater and dune sites
Collaborated and shared data on the health of surveyed sites
Aahana Narang, Emily Orr and Sophie Denham shared key learnings,
supported by Kirsty Mckenzie.
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Key Points - Members:
Congratulated Emma Richardson and the Discoverythrunature team for the
outstanding mahi supporting nature, guiding students and creating future
kaitiaki
Council, through its Long Term Plan, was always looking for opportunities
to invest in volunteers supporting the environment.
Item for Staff Follow Up:
To investigate the development of a Story Board Project (“telling stories of
environmental and cultural matters/significance to our communities”) and
report back to the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group on potential cultural
and environmental story board telling for the Tauranga Harbour Area.
4. Whakapuakanga o Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
None advised.
5. Ngā Meneti
Minutes
Kia Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed
5.1 Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Minutes - 18 September 2020
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Confirms the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group Minutes - 18 September 2020
as a true and correct record.
Rose/Bruning
CARRIED
6. Reports
6.1 Tauranga City Council Membership Change on Tauranga Moana
Advisory Group
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the report, Tauranga City Council Membership Change on Tauranga
Moana Advisory Group;
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2 Notes the resignation of Jako Abrie as a Councillor at Tauranga City Council;
and
3 Notes the appointment of Councillor Heidi Hughes as the Tauranga City
Council representative on the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group, replacing
Jako Abrie.
Clout/Thompson
CARRIED
6.2 Appointment of New Representative for Tauranga Moana Advisory
Group - Ngāti Pūkenga
Members extended a warm welcome to newly appointed Ngāti Pūkenga
representative Keepa Smallman.
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the report, Appointment of New Representative for Tauranga Moana
Advisory Group - Ngāti Pūkenga; and
2 Notes the replacement of Kylie Smallman with Keepa Smallman as the interim
representative for Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust on the Tauranga
Moana Advisory Group.
Thompson/Dean
CARRIED
6.3 Ngā Potiki Membership Request
In view of the apologies received from Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Te Rangi
representatives for today’s meeting, the consensus was that the item be deferred to
the next meeting.
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Defers the report, Ngā Potiki Membership Request, to the next meeting of the
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group scheduled for 9 April 2021.
Rose/Clout
CARRIED
7. Whakaaturanga
Presentations
7.1 Te Maru o Kaituna River Document Presentation
Chairperson of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority Dean Flavell presented on overview
of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority’s journey to date.
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Key Points:
Referred to http://kaituna.org.nz
Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority was a co-governance partnership made
up of both iwi and council representatives
Purpose of Te Maru o Kaituna (TMOK) was the restoration, protection, and
enhancement of the environmental, cultural and spiritual health and well-
being of the Kaituna River
Provided insights of value/key learnings from journey with entities coming
together to become a partnership as a result of a Tapuika Claims
Settlement
As useful preparation, Regional Council proactively started with the
development of a strategy – provided the opportunity for relationship
building which involved a lot of muscle flexing between different iwi
groups
TMOK started off with the principle of using the “Meeting House“ as
structure. However, following a process of focussing on commonalities,
the Authority ended up focusing on the principle “The river talks for the
river” – as it was ultimately all about the protection of the river
Referred to Pare Hauraki’s involvement in the settlement process for
Tauranga Moana and drew a similarity with Ngāti Whakaue (who had not
settled yet either). Advised that in the interim, their involvement as
informal participants around the table was critical and very valuable going
forward; full participation around the table was to the benefit of all as well
as the river
Important to develop capacity within iwi to participate in forums
Was willing to come back to attend a future meeting with the Tauranga
Moana Advisory Group to talk about the development of the Kaituna River
Document when the full complement of iwi representatives was present as
this would be to the benefit of all
The Kaituna River Document provided a common purpose for all and had
developed into Tini a Tuna: Kaituna Action Plan 2019-29
Benefits of co-governance was the “working together” part - all worked
together to the benefit of the river.
Key Points - Members:
Suggested that consideration be given to having a symposium in the Bay
of Plenty, involving all co-governance forums to provide guidance/key
learnings to others: evaluating the benefits of co-governance structures,
considering the key dynamics of working together, inter-relationships
between iwi/councils as a resource to help others (the hui ideally to involve
forums such as RRF/TMOK/TMAG/Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes and relevant
Waikato Groups, with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council as the common
denominator)
Acknowledged the mahi/contribution by Dean Flavell in ensuring the
success of Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Joint korero amongst co-governance groups in preparation of the National
Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 could be beneficial.
Item for Staff Follow Up:
Future presentation to Tauranga Moana Advisory Group on the mahi
undertaken by the Mauao Trust to create an awareness of the work done
by the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council.
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7.2 Tauranga Bunker Barge Project Presentation
Presentation 2 - Mobil Oil Bunker Barge Tanker Project: Objective ID A3696569 ⇨
Presented by representatives from Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited: Taz Tawhara - NZ
Marine Fuels Sales Manager, Andrew McNaught - NZ Lead Country Manager & Lead
Retail Sales Manager and Douglas Baua - MtM Terminal Manager.
Key Points:
Provided background to Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited, its presence in
Tauranga and its engagement practices
Purpose of the presentation was to inform all members of the opportunity
the Bunker Barge Project presented for Tauranga – accordingly shared
plans relating to the Mobil Oil Bunker Barge Tanker Project
International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention MARPOL
Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships by late 2021 –
resulted in the current sulphur limit of 3.5 percent by mass for marine fuels
to drop to 0.5 percent. This applied to all internationally-flagged vessels,
and would likely apply to all domestic vessels from early 2022
Mobil had embarked on a scope of works to ensure its fuel terminals and
marine fuels were compliant by the date of accession, including its
operations at Port of Tauranga
Port of Tauranga was NZ’s largest port with future growth mindset – port
was actively seeking increased barge bunkering service. Increased service
would not increase traffic, but rather meet the current increased demand
State-of-the-art bunker barge had been built to comply with all
international standards and designed to minimise marine pollution
Highlighted the benefits of the Anatoma (to be renamed “Korimako”)
Mobil’s vision: to pursue opportunities to encourage a better understanding
of Te Ao Māori within the organisation
Anatoma (to be renamed “Korimako”) was scheduled to arrive in Tauranga
Harbour in during January 2021. Planned to have a blessing for the vessel
shortly after arrival. Members of the Advisory Group also to be invited;
would provide an opportunity to view facilities on the vessel
Further technical detail in terms of the mechanical ability of the vessel to
mitigate any possible oil spills was available
Noted that not all iwi representatives were present at the meeting.
Confirmed that Paora Stanley (Chief Executive of Ngāi Te Rangi) had been
consulted in October 220. Requested that the PowerPoint Presentation be
shared with all members. Invited any further discussion should members
require further information.
Item for Staff Follow Up:
To distribute the Mobil Oil Bunker Barge Tanker Project PowerPoint
Presentation to all members of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group.
11:40 am - The meeting adjourned.
12:05 am - The meeting reconvened.
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8. Ngā Whakamārama a Ngā Rōpu
Update from Partners
8.1 Ngāti Pūkenga
Ngāti Pūkenga representative Keepa Smallman provided the following verbal update:
Key Points:
Ngāti Pūkenga iwi recently had the blessing of the opening of Te Kapua Orchard
in Welcome Bay as part of a settlement agreement, in partnership with Seeka. It
was a beautiful morning of kōrero, karakia, waiata and kai. The occasion
symbolised new beginnings and new opportunities. Thanked BOPRC for the role
it had played in this process. Discussions on the restoration of the wetlands were
ongoing
With reference to the Ngā Potiki request to join the Tauranga Moana Advisory
Group table, enquired (1) if other hapū had been given the opportunity to submit
a request for a seat at the tēpu and (2) how the request could potentially impact
on the Pare Hauraki settlement.
Key Points - Members:
Noted that the deferral of the Ngā Potiki membership request to April 2021 would
enable iwi representatives from Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngāti Ranginui
to consider the request and provide guidance to the Tauranga Moana Advisory
Group at its next meeting in April 2021.
8.2 Update from Chairperson Matemoana McDonald
Chairperson Matemoana McDonald provided a verbal update on the latest news
received regarding Tauranga Moana and Hauraki kaumātua kōrero on the Pare
Hauraki settlement claims:
Key Points:
The first of what was likely to be a series of tikanga-based hui between the
kaumātua of Hauraki iwi and the kaumātua of the iwi of Tauranga Moana
took place at Paeroa at Te Pai o Hauraki Marae on 9 December 2020
Main purpose was to move towards restoring traditional relationships
Excellent progress had been made in terms of boundary agreements
Next hui scheduled in Tauranga Moana in January 2021
Further discussion regarding the Katikati-Te Puna purchase would also
follow.
8.3 Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Cr Mark Dean, supported by Maori Land Officer Chris Nepia, provided a verbal update,
highlighting the following:
Key Points:
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Successful completion of the return of ownership of Panepane Purakau Matakana
Island back to the five Matakana Hapū – formalities took place at a Council meeting
on 29 October 2020
Launch of Marae Kete by WBOPDC to help marae in the district to address the
practicalities of administering their marae. The digital resource was commissioned
following requests by Tangata Whenua to WBOPDC to develop a toolkit to help
the volunteers who manage governance at a marae level. The Marae Kete website
was www.maraekete.co.nz. The use of information was free and could be
downloaded from the website and shared among whānau and hapū
Katikati Wastewater Treatment Plant: The Alternative Options Working Group had
a recent meeting to look at alternative options for the long-term discharge of the
treated wastewater from the Katikati Wastewater Treatment Plant
Stormwater Consent for the western area had recently been granted by BOPRC
Funds from the Three Waters Review would be used to review wastewater
treatment at marae
Walking and Cycling Action Plan had been adopted
Omokoroa Structure Plan underway
Review of Reserve Management Plan for Ford Road Reserve underway.
Key Points - Members:
Based on recent work undertaken by BOPRC as part of Plan Change 14 regarding
the On-site Effluent Treatment Regional Plan, BOPRC and WBOPDC to share
information relating to the review of wastewater treatment at marae
Commended and congratulated WBOPDC with the successful completion of the
return of ownership of Panepane.
8.4 Tauranga City Council
Councillor Kelvin Clout highlighted TCC key work streams as follows:
Key Points:
TCC was currently progressing projects accepted for Three Waters Reform
funding. Projects included progressing the provision of safe, quality drinking water
to marae and associated facilities not currently serviced within the city boundary,
wastewater pump station and pipeline renewals as well as projects that look to
improve the quality of stormwater discharges to waterways and the harbour
Had asked residents to rethink their use of water outdoors and adopt water
conservation habits early with the prospect of another hot and dry summer
Engagement on new water restriction levels commenced early October, alerting
the community to the current water situation and encouraging
businesses/residents to plan for respective water restriction levels. Water
processing and stream flow levels were being closely monitored and the TCC City
Waters team were working with BOPRC moving closer to peak summer demand
to ensure appropriate management of both treatment and source water capability
Public notification was currently underway for three plan changes to the Tauranga
City Plan. Submissions to close on Monday 1st February:
o Plan Change 26 proposed to make it easier for people to build a variety of
more compact types of homes like duplexes, terraced houses and townhouses
o Plan Change 27 proposed to ensure that future land use, subdivision and
development within Tauranga was planned to be resilient to flooding,
requiring the management of effects of flooding from intense rainfall on
people, properties and infrastructure
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o Plan Change 30 proposed to clarify existing provisions to ensure earthworks
were undertaken in a safe manner, avoiding negative effects on the
environment
Had commenced with this season’s Industrial Pollution Prevention Audit
Programme; in conjunction with Regional Council, staff were auditing sites in the
Tauriko Industrial Estate for potential impacts on the surrounding environment
from stormwater and air discharges
Wastewater Management Review Committee: expressions of interest for
becoming a member of the Council’s Environmental Mitigation & Enhancement
Fund assessment panel were open. Details and terms of reference for the panel
was available TCC’s website. The panel would assess applications to the fund and
make recommendations to the Wastewater Management Review Committee on
eligible applications. Applications to the fund to open in January 2021 and
guidelines on eligibility was available on Council’s website. The fund aimed to
support initiatives that:
o Avoided, remedied or mitigated the actual or potential effects of the
Wastewater scheme
o Acknowledged and provided mitigation by way of environmental
compensation for ongoing adverse environmental effects associated with the
wastewater scheme
o Enhanced the environment which had been adversely affected by the
wastewater scheme.
8.5 Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Cr Norm Bruning outlined BOPRC priorities as follows:
Key Points:
Tauranga Harbour Historical Sedimentation Modelling - NIWA, BOPRC and hapū
representatives from Ngāi Te Ahi and Ngāi Tamarawaho recently completed the
collection of 1m deep sediment cores from Waimapu, Tuapiro and Waikareao
estuaries. The sediment cores would be processed by NIWA for radioisotopes of
caesium, lead and radium to determine time-averaged sediment accumulation
rates through time
Tauranga Harbour Nutrient Modelling - detailed nutrient modelling was being
undertaken by a contractor to model inputs and sinks of nutrients in Tauranga
Harbour to support development of the NPS Freshwater Management nutrient
limits and objectives for freshwater to support estuarine ecological health
The new Mount Industrial Air Quality Working Party met for the first time on 7
December. The focus of the meeting was finding solutions to air quality issues in
the Mount Industrial area
Industrial Discharge Compliance - three summer assistants would be undertaking
industrial discharge compliance monitoring around the Moana, specifically
Western Bay and Katikati
Sea Lettuce - in preparation for any beach cast sea lettuce this season, contractors
had cleared key accumulation areas. No clean-ups have been required this season
Focus Catchments - summer water quality sampling for swimmability has
commenced at key recreation sites including Kaiate falls, Kopurererua at McCord
Avenue and Henry Road Ford (Uretara)
22 BOPRC supported Care Groups were currently active in the catchment. 16 of
the groups have contributed a total of 17,175 hours during 2020
Maritime update:
o New Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters had taking over from Peter Buell
o Summer patrols started Labour Weekend on Tauranga Harbour carrying out
education and compliance of the BOP Navigation Safety Bylaws. Expecting a
really busy summer on the water
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o Pre-summer maintenance of navigation aids had been completed
Kaimai Mamaku - proposal was called ‘Toward Thriving Kaimai Mamaku Forests’
(Endorsed by Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust and Steering Group) and included the
following three projects which were all underway:
o Double agency-funded animal pest control from $134,000 to $268,000 per
year: this work included tripling the goat control efforts, implementing the
Kokako Recovery Group’s recommendations for stoat, possum and rat control
at Opuiaki, extending the bait station network around Ōtānewainuku and
Ōtawa if possible, and continuing with triennial aerial 1080 control at
Mokaihaha Ecological Area
o Identifying and recruiting ‘hapū or community igniters’ to work at a flax-roots
level around the ranges with hapū, whanau, care groups and the wider
community to increase awareness of and planning for biodiversity and animal
pest control work in the ranges, and a contracted programme manager to
work with existing agency staff to oversee and assist with this process
o Identifying additional sources of funding to ramp up works and implement the
plans developed at a local ‘hub’ level through project 2
The Minister of Conservation recently announced a $19m funding package for the
Kaimai Mamaku forests through its Jobs for Nature Programme. The objectives of
this package were to substantially scale up animal pest control and biodiversity
work in the ranges; to manage the threats posed by Kauri Dieback and other
pathogens; and to build the capacity and capability of iwi/hapū in exercising their
kaitiaki role in and around the forests together with the wider community.
9. Ngā Pūrongo
Reports continued
Ngā Whakatau e Hiahiatia Ana
Decisions Required
9.1 Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report
BOPRC’s Programme Coordinator Integrated Catchments Heidi Fraser presented the
report.
Items for Staff Follow Up:
“Audit of Mangrove Distribution and Associated issues for Tangata Whenua
Project” (Page 52 of the agenda) - further detail to be provided to Cr
Nees/feedback on progress to be provided to the Bay of Plenty Regional
Council’s Monitoring and Operations Committee
Presentation on progress made relating to Asian Paddle Crab numbers to
be provided to a future hui of the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group
Connectivity/feedback on the Antenno Mobile Application between
WBOPDC and BOPRC to be verified.
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the report, Tauranga Moana Programme 2019/20 Annual Report.
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Clout/Rose
CARRIED
10. Whakahoutanga Kōrero
Verbal Updates
10.1 Water Shortage in the Bay of Plenty - Verbal Update
Presentation 3 - Water Shortage: Objective ID A3696574 ⇨
BOPRC's General Manager Regulatory Services Sarah Omundsen provided an update
on dry weather water management in the Bay of Plenty.
Key Points:
Ministry for Primary Industries had declared a drought (large-scale adverse
event) for all of the North Island – this was managed by Central Government
Consequently BOPRC had been focussing on a water-shortage event in the
region due to the significant temporary shortage of water – impacting on
cultural flows. Council had implemented a new procedure in 2019 to
mitigate the situation
Overview of Regional Council’s procedures in dry weather events were
available on the web site at https://www.boprc.govt.nz/our-projects/dry-
weather-water-management
Climate change was bringing hotter, drier summers to our region, and
natural water sources were already showing signs of stress. Flow levels in
some western Bay of Plenty streams dropped to record lows in March – May
2020, following several months of exceptionally dry weather
Needed to forward-plan and reduce water use where possible, to keep local
waterways, wildlife, and people’s lives and livelihoods healthy, now and in
the future
BOPRC continued to provide updated information to TCC and WBOPDC
for sharing with communities.
Resolved
That the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group:
1 Receives the verbal update, Water Shortage in the Bay of Plenty.
Bruning/Rose
CARRIED
10.2 Whareroa Marae - Verbal Update
BOPRC's General Manager Regulatory Services Sarah Omundsen provided a verbal
update on progress made following a recommendation made to BOPRC and TCC on
matters relating to Whareroa Marae air quality issues:
Key Points:
Further discussions with Paul Beverley had taken place following which it
was recommended to TCC and BOPRC that an experienced RMA Planner
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be engaged; accordingly Phil Mitchell was now working alongside Paul
Beverley
A meeting with Paul Beverley, Phil Mitchell and Whareroa marae
representatives recently took place
Paul Beverley and Phil Mitchell would be invited to provide feedback to the
Tauranga Moana Advisory Group in early 2021.
11. Rā Hui Whai Ake: 9 April 2021
Next Meeting Date: 9 April 2021
12. Karakia Kati
Closing Prayer
A karakia was provided by Keepa Smallman.
1:10 pm – the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED 11 JUNE 2021
Cr Matemoana McDonald
Chairperson, Tauranga Moana Advisory Group
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