Agenda of Hauraki Gulf Forum

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Hauraki Gulf Forum will be held on:

Date:

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

Monday, 20 May 2019

1:00pm

Reception Lounge
Auckland Town Hall
301-305 Queen Street
Auckland

Hauraki Gulf Forum

OPEN AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Mr John Meeuwsen	Waiheke Local Board (Auckland Council)
Deputy Chairperson	Ms Moana Tamaariki-Pohe	Tangata Whenua
Members	Mr Andrew Baucke	Department of Conservation
	Mr Jeff Cleave	Great Barrier Local Board (Auckland Council)
	Cr Paul Cronin	Matamata-Piako District Council
	Cr Christine Fletcher	Auckland Council
	Mayor Sandra Goudie	Thames-Coromandel District Council
	Mr Steve Halley	Ministry for Primary Industries
	Cr Richard Hills	Auckland Council
	Mr Terrence Hohneck	Tangata Whenua
	Cr Mike Lee	Auckland Council
	Ms Nicola MacDonald	Tangata Whenua
	Mr Paul Majurey	Tangata Whenua
	Cr Rob McGuire	Waikato District Council
	Cr Dal Minogue	Waikato Regional Council
	Ms Liane Ngamane	Tangata Whenua
	Mr Dean Ogilvie	Tangata Whenua
	Ms Marty Rogers	Te Puni Kōkiri
	Mayor John Tregidga	Hauraki District Council
	Cr Wayne Walker	Auckland Council
	Cr John Watson	Auckland Council

(Quorum 11 members)

Mike Giddey

Governance Advisor

14 May 2019

Contact Telephone: 027 221 7183

Email: mike.giddey@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Selected extracts from the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000

3 Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to—

(a) integrate the management of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments:

(b) establish the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park:

(d) recognise the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of the tangata whenua with the Hauraki Gulf and its islands:

(e) establish the Hauraki Gulf Forum.

Part 1 Management of Hauraki Gulf

7 Recognition of national significance of Hauraki Gulf

(1) The interrelationship between the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments and the ability of that interrelationship to sustain the life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Hauraki Gulf and its islands are matters of national significance.

(2) The life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Gulf and its islands includes the capacity—

(a) to provide for—

(i) the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of the tangata whenua of the Gulf with the Gulf and its islands; and

(ii) the social, economic, recreational, and cultural well-being of people and communities:

(b) to use the resources of the Gulf by the people and communities of the Gulf and New Zealand for economic activities and recreation:

8 Management of Hauraki Gulf

To recognise the national significance of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, the objectives of the management of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments are—

(a) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments:

(b) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments:

(c) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of those natural, historic, and physical resources (including kaimoana) of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments with which tangata whenua have an historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship:

(d) the protection of the cultural and historic associations of people and communities in and around the Hauraki Gulf with its natural, historic, and physical resources:

(e) the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the contribution of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments to the social and economic well-being of the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand:

(f) the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, which contribute to the recreation and enjoyment of the Hauraki Gulf for the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand.

Part 2 Hauraki Gulf Forum

15 Purposes of Forum

The Forum has the following purposes:

(a) to integrate the management and, where appropriate, to promote the conservation and management in a sustainable manner, of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, for the benefit and enjoyment of the people and communities of the Gulf and New Zealand:

(b) to facilitate communication, co-operation, and co-ordination on matters relating to the statutory functions of the constituent parties in relation to the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, and the Forum:

(c) to recognise the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of tangata whenua with the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and, where appropriate, its catchments.

16 Establishment of Forum

(1) A body called the Hauraki Gulf Forum is established.

(2) The Forum consists of the following representatives:

(a) 1 representative appointed by the Minister:

(b) 1 representative appointed by the Minister of Fisheries:

(ca) 7 representatives appointed by the Auckland Council:

(d) 1 representative appointed by each of the following local authorities:

…(iv) Hauraki District Council:

…(vi) Matamata-Piako District Council:

…(ix) Thames-Coromandel District Council:

…(x) Waikato District Council:

…(xi) Waikato Regional Council:

(e) 6 representatives of the tangata whenua of the Hauraki Gulf and its islands appointed by the Minister, after consultation with the tangata whenua and the Minister of Maori Affairs.

(2A) The representatives appointed in accordance with subsection (2)(ca) must—

(a) be members of—

(i) the Auckland Council; or

(ii) a local board of the Auckland Council elected in accordance with the Local Electoral Act 2001; and

(b) include 1 member of each of the Great Barrier Island and Waiheke Island local boards.

(3) The representatives appointed in accordance with subsection (2)(d) or (5) must be members of the local authority elected in accordance with the Local Electoral Act 2001.

17 Functions of Forum

(1) To promote sections 7 and 8, the Forum has the following functions in relation to the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments:

(a) to prepare a list of strategic issues, determine a priority for action on each issue, and regularly review that list:

(b) to facilitate and encourage co-ordinated financial planning, where possible, by the constituent parties:

(d) to receive reports on the completion and implementation of deeds of recognition:

(e) to require and receive reports from constituent parties on the development and implementation of policies and strategies to address the issues identified under paragraph (a):

(f) to receive reports from the tangata whenua of the Hauraki Gulf on the development and implementation of iwi management or development plans:

(g) to prepare and publish, once every 3 years, a report on the state of the environment in the Hauraki Gulf, including information on progress towards integrated management and responses to the issues identified in accordance with paragraph (a):

(h) to promote and advocate the integrated management and, where appropriate, the sustainable management of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments:

(i) to encourage, share, co-ordinate where appropriate, and disseminate educational and promotional material:

(j) to liaise with, and receive reports from, persons and groups having an interest in the Hauraki Gulf and business and community interests to promote an interest in the purposes of the Forum:

(k) to commission research into matters relating to the functions of the Forum.

(2) When carrying out its functions under subsection (1), the Forum must have particular regard to the historic, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of tangata whenua with the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments.

18 Powers of Forum

(1) The Forum has the powers that are reasonably necessary to carry out its functions.

(2) The Forum’s powers include the powers—

(a) to consider issues related to its purpose; and

(b) to receive reports from constituent parties; and

(d) to advise any person who requests the Forum’s advice; and

(e) to commission or undertake those activities that are necessary to achieve its purpose.

(3) The Forum must not—

(a) appear before a court or tribunal other than as a witness if called by a party to proceedings; or

(b) take part in a decision-making process under any enactment other than to advise when requested to do so.

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Whakatau – Karakia/mihi

1 Apologies 9

2 Declaration of Interest 9

3 Confirmation of Minutes 9

4 Public Forum 9

4.1 Public Forum - Ports of Auckland Limited 9

4.2 Public Forum - Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust 9

5 Extraordinary Business 10

6 Chairperson's Report 11

7 Big Goals 15

8 Budget 2019 - 2020 19

9 Constituent Party Reports 27

10 Executive Officer's Report 47

11 Draft Communications Review and Strategy 69

12 State of the Environment Report 2020 - Scoping 95

13 From Seminar to Conference for 2019 97

14 Annual Report 2018 - 2019 99

15 Inter-Regional Marine Pest Pathway Management Plan 101

16 Update on Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari Ministerial Advisory Committee 119

17 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

Whakawātea

1 Apologies

An apology from Member A Baucke has been received.

2 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

At the close of the agenda no requests for declarations of interest had been received.

3 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Friday, 8 February 2019, as a true and correct record.

4 Public Forum

4.1 Public Forum - Ports of Auckland Limited

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Matt Ball will present on the Ports of Auckland Channel Deepening Project.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) receive the presentation from Matt Ball regarding the Ports of Auckland Channel Deepening Project and thank him for his attendance.

Attachments

a Ports of Auckland Channel Deepening project............................................ 123

4.2 Public Forum - Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Emma Waterhouse will present on behalf of the Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) receive the presentation from Emma Waterhouse regarding the Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust and thank her for her attendance.

5 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Chairperson's Report

File No.: CP2019/07571

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update from the Chairperson.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The period since our last meeting has been a busy one. Moana and I engaged broadly both internally and externally to progress our agreed Strategic Issues and build toward the key resolutions being put to this meeting. Internally, we feel that the Forum is in increasingly good shape for the opportunity-rich period ahead in 2020 and 2021. Externally, there is a lot of energy building to ensure those years are not just successful but transformative for the mauri of Tīkapa Moana.

3. This meeting is an important one. We will discuss several matters which take a forward-looking, long-term view, including the suggested Big Goals, our 2019/2020 Budget, our draft Communications Strategy, and how we approach key outputs such as the 2020 State of the Environment Report. Collectively, the decisions being put to this meeting have the potential to make a significant difference to the impact of the Forum’s work in the years ahead.

Priority Topic: Improving Integrated Management

Central government engagement

4. Our engagement with central government is going from strength to strength. Moana and I were delighted to welcome Ministers Sage and Mahuta to our last meeting in February. In addition, Alex subsequently attended, with Minister Sage, the launch of the new Hauraki Gulf Marine Park display at Kelly Tarltons, where the Minister was full of praise for the recently released 2019 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Poster.

5. We have also been in contact with Minister Nash, first through a brief conversation with him in person at the 2019 Māori Fisheries Conference in March, and subsequently with his office to find a suitable time for him to meet with the Forum. He is unable to attend this meeting due to Cabinet commitments on Mondays. We look forward to that full discussion with Minister Nash and are working on a time in early July.

6. We also continue to closely follow the development of the Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari Ministerial Advisory Committee. We have been in contact with Tim Strange who was recently brought in to project manage that process. As soon as the Committee is up and running, we expect to be able to begin to engage with it and will be inviting the Committee to send a representative to subsequent Forum meetings to provide updates and an opportunity to give feedback on matters raised.

Tangata whenua participation

7. We were also very grateful for the strong participation of tangata whenua Members at our last meeting, with all six representatives in attendance. The discussion with Minister Mahuta, in her role as Minister for Māori Development, was an important one and challenged us all to ensure we are doing everything we can to ensure not just tangata whenua participation in the work of the Forum but that the Forum’s outputs deliver for tangata whenua. We look forward to continuing that conversation with Minister Mahuta in the period ahead and have written to her to thank her for her willingness to engage more fully going forward.

8. In connection with that kōrero, one of the important roles for the new 0.5 FTE staff member we plan to recruit will be to support the Executive Officer in liaison with tangata whenua Members and their respective Technical Officers.

9. We have also taken steps recently to ensure the Forum’s logos and other communications products have appropriate macrons and Te Reo translation. We have also ensured that the suggested Terms of Reference for the Role of a Technical Officer (see Executive Officer’s report) gives space for the slightly different roles and work that might be undertaken by tangata whenua Technical Officers in the future.

10. In addition, we are taking active steps to ensure Te Ao Māori is interwoven throughout the next State of the Environment Report (see separate report) and have begun similar thinking in respect of the 2019 Conference (see separate report).

Forum Operations

11. With a resolution from the Forum in February to undertake a full round of consultations with Members, Moana, Alex and I offered to visit each Member in situ. Over the past two months we have travelled to Te Aroha (twice), Paeroa, Hamilton, Ngaruawahia, Aotea Great Barrier and Waikehe to consult with Members, in addition to meetings, with Auckland Councillors.

12. A few thoughts from those conversations:

· With the 2018 reset of the Forum’s strategic issues; increased engagement both internally and externally; a new permanent Executive Officer; and a growing focus more broadly on issues facing the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, the Forum is increasingly well placed to fulfil its purposes.

· Our travels were an important reminder of the diversity of the Forum’s membership and the different perspectives that members bring to the table. In that regard, going forward we want the Forum to physically move its meetings around beyond Auckland CBD – particularly to ensure that Public Forum opportunities are available to member Councils and communities around the Gulf.

· We need to do more to ensure that the good work that all Members are doing is reflected in Forum discussions and communications. There is a natural tendency to focus on the challenges at hand, but it is important we also recognise progress made and work underway.

· We will bring a paper to the 19 August meeting with suggested interim arrangements given the changeover of some representatives expected later this year.

· As new Members come on board, we need to do more to help induct them into the Forum and ensure they are equipped to play their full role.

· Most of all, Members are excited by the opportunities ahead to leverage events in 2020 and 2021 to make lasting, positive change.

13. Moana and I also presented an update at the 8 April Technical Officers meeting, which was well attended and productive. We were pleased to see the development of the Terms of Reference, Constituent Party Reporting Template, and Matrix of Constituent Party Statutory Responsibilities (see Executive Officer report).

14. In addition, we undertook a large number of engagements across our broad and diverse range of stakeholders, including meetings with: Fullers360, The Nature Conservancy, Revive Our Gulf Trust, Sanford, WWF, GIFT (Foundation North), MFAT, Auckland Museum, University of Auckland (Watershed, Sustainable Seas), Black Petrel Working Group Chair, State of Gulf Report authors, McMullen & Wing, John and Ross Duder, NZAEE (Seaweek), Legasea, Young Ocean Explorers, and the Sir Peter Blake Trust (now BLAKE).

15. Furthermore, we attended the following events: Māori Fisheries Conference, Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum, Coastal Restoration Trust Conference, Gulf X Launch + Gulf X Water CEO Event, Fisheries Inshore NZ briefing, the Motutapu/Rangitoto Dual, and the Gulf Islands Trusts Forum.

16. Finally, it has been an important few months for developing the Forum’s communications. We are now well into the design of a Communications and Publicity Strategy, with our consultant Qiane Matata-Sipu bringing a draft for consideration to this meeting (see separate report). It will be important that members play a full part, not only by providing feedback and helping shape the final draft, but also by playing a full part in its implementation through their attendance at and engagement in our communications events. In addition, March saw the successful release of our Annual Poster – with 145,000 copies distributed through NZ Herald and to schools, libraries, and communities around the Auckland and Waikato regions. In this regard special thanks go to Young Ocean Explorers for distribution to Auckland schools, and to John Tregidga and Liane Ngamane for additional distribution in the Waikato.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) receive the Chairperson’s report.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

John Meeuwsen – Chairperson, Hauraki Gulf Forum

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Big Goals

File No.: CP2019/07572

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To recommend two aspirational long-term goals for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Throughout the Forum’s 19-year history, its reports and other outputs have pointed to the continued ecological decline of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park as pressures on it escalate. The story is more mixed above the waterline, with significant efforts carried out on the mainland and most of the Gulf islands. Some substantial progress has been made - for example, most of the islands are now predator-free. However, below the water line the story is unequivocal: the ecosystem has continued to deteriorate. Incremental, small-scale changes are insufficient to counteract the legacy of adverse impacts and the increasing pressure on the marine environment from a rapidly expanding population and continued over-exploitation.

3. This does not mean that the situation is unrecoverable. Marine ecosystems are remarkably resilient if given a chance to recover. However, bold, large-scale changes are now needed to counteract the incremental and continuing decline in marine ecosystems, in terms of both marine protection and marine ecosystem restoration. Both are issues that have frequently been picked up in Forum discussions over the years, and for both the time is now right to significantly increase our collective ambition.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) recommend two aspirational long-term goals for the 12,000sqkm Hauraki Gulf Marine Park:

i) That at least 20 percent of the waters be protected; and

ii) That restoration efforts establish 1000sqkm of shellfish-beds and reefs.

b) recommend that two Coordination Groups take forward further elaboration of those aspirational goals and the next steps involved in achieving them.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

4. This paper is focused on the big picture and a long-term horizon. It is about setting down markers today that, if achieved, will bring dividends for succeeding generations.

5. It is informed by and draws from the Forum’s Strategic Issues, and Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan. Efforts to fulfil these goals will take account of local/regional government’s existing implementation of elements of the Sea Change Marine Spatial Plan, and central government’s proposed Sea Change Ministerial Advisory Committee process.

Marine Protection

6. The Forum, and the Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari Marine Spatial Plan, have sought to advance marine protection to restore the mauri of Tīkapa Moana. For example, Sea Change has recommended scenarios under which marine protection could be extended, through a variety of protection mechanisms. However, at present the percentage of the waters in the Gulf set aside as marine reserves, for example, remains at a tiny 0.3% of the Marine Park.

7. The best available science shows that ideally about 30% of an area should be protected to support recovery and resilience of marine ecosystems – and where possible the highest form of protection: no-take marine reserves that are representative of the full range of habitats. Marine reserves in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, for example, were extended to 33% from less than 5% in 2004, and subsequent studies by the Australian Government (Australian Institute of Marine Science) have now documented a broad range of benefits from this bold action, including increased fish stocks, and economic benefits from increased tourism. Studies have also shown how public support for no-take marine reserves, including from the fishing community, which can start out at around 50 – 50, is high and increases with the age of the reserve, as all communities see the benefits from marine protection.

8. Closer to home, studies have also demonstrated the benefits of the Goat Island (Okakari Point) Marine Reserve – for example, its role as a thriving snapper nursery for the wider region – but also its limitations, as its small area does not protect mobile stocks that do not respect boundaries on a map and get caught the moment they stray outside the reserve.

9. As things stand, there is no ‘network of marine protection’ in place for Tīkapa Moana. This must change if the life-supporting capacity of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is to be maintained and enhanced, as per the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000.

10. This paper recommends a goal of protecting ‘at least 20 percent’ of the waters. While short of the scientific ideal noted in paragraph 7, the recommended goal is both ambitious and achievable, with room to improve in future. And there are broad benefits to be gained from at least 20 percent protection. These include increasing stocks outside the protected areas, greater diversity of species, increased resilience of the marine system to major environmental impacts, a nursery source for the wider region, increased food for birds, economic benefits from tourism, increased community engagement and awareness, and education.

11. This is ultimately about marine ecosystems, not area, and about the long-term, not the immediate, in line with the Act.

Shellfish Restoration

12. Complimentary to marine protection, the Forum has also advocated for shellfish restoration efforts. Similarly, the Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari Marine Spatial Plan process recommended the restoration of historic ecosystem functionality of bivalve beds by 2040 to recover self-sustaining, expanding, filtering capacity and secondary production.

13. Shellfish-beds and reefs are among the most degraded habitats in the Hauraki Gulf. Historical records estimate some 1500 square kilometres of beds and reefs were present in Tīkapa Moana around 200 years ago. At that time, those extensive shellfish networks not only provided the base of the ecosystem, from which the rest of the marine environment flourished, but they also filtered the water of the Gulf with extraordinary efficiency. To say that those shellfish beds and reefs have been severely degraded is an understatement. They have been largely obliterated. And the damage continues – not just from trawling, and exploitation, but also from sediment and nutrient run-off from land.

14. Those once great swathes of shellfish-beds and reefs have been replaced by a mix of featureless muddy seafloor and barren rock which provide little protection, shelter or food for fish and other marine life.

15. In recent times, a range of individuals, organisations – including the Revive Our Gulf Trust - and mana whenua have started actively restoring shellfish-beds (largely mussels) in the Gulf and have deployed around 150 tonnes in total. They should be commended for this effort. However, efforts have been hampered by biosecurity and other restrictions, available funding and limited resources.

16. In addition to the push given by Sea Change, and complimentary to the recent work being supported by The Nature Conservancy to establish a Shellfish Restoration Coordination Group, the time has come to set an aspirational, long-term target.

17. Again there are broad benefits to be gained from large-scale restoration efforts to establish 1000sqkm of shellfish-beds and reefs (about 10% of the sea floor of the Marine Park), including provision of food for marine life, increased shellfish populations for human harvest, the reduction in ocean acidification impacts (through the removal of nutrients and plankton from the water), reduction of sediment, nutrients, carbon and heavy metals from the water, and increased biodiversity particularly for juvenile fish, octopus, crabs and snails. Shellfish reefs may also assist in tempering the effects of storms on coastal erosion. As climate change accelerates this will only become more important.

Next Steps

18. There is no question that both goals are full of complexities to be unpacked and resolved. To this end it will be necessary to have two coordination/working groups taking forward the elaboration and implementation of the goals.

19. In respect of Marine Protection, it is proposed to establish a working group under the leadership of the Forum. This is in keeping with resolution HGF/2018/56 from November 2018. A more detailed proposal on this group will follow in due course.

20. In respect of Shellfish Restoration, it is proposed that this be taken forward through the recently established Shellfish Restoration Coordination Group referenced in paragraph 16. This group will put considerable focus on involvement by the wider community to harness the strengthen gained from reaching those “hearts and minds”.

21. It is further proposed that both groups report to the Forum on a regular basis.

References

22. Paragraph 7:

- Krueck N; Ahmadia, G; Possingham, H; Riginos C; Tremi, E; Mumbly, P. (2017), Marine Reserve Targets to Sustain and Rebuild Unregulated Fisheries. PLOS Biology 15(1).

- Harrison, H; Williamson, D; Evans, R; Almany, G; Thorrold, S; Russ, G; Feldheim, K; van Herwerden, L; Planes, D; Srinivasan, M; Berumen, M; Jones, G. (2012). Current Biology 22, 1023-1028.

- Navarro, M; Gragt, M; Hailu, A; Langlois, T. (2018). Recreational fishers’ support for no-take marine reserves is high and increases with reserve age. Marine Policy 96 (2018) 44-52.

23. Paragraph 8:

- Le Port, A.; Montgomery, J.C.; Croucher, A.E. (2014). Biophysical modelling of snapper Pagrus auratus larval dispersal from a temperate MPA. Marine Ecology Progress Series 515: 203–215.

- Haggitt, T.; Freeman, D.J. (2014). Cape Rodney to Okakari Point Marine Reserve and Tawharanui Marine Reserve lobster monitoring programme: 2014 survey. eCoast report prepared for the Department of Conservation. eCoast Marine Consulting and Research, Raglan, New Zealand. 41 pp.

24. Paragraph 13:

- See Hauraki Gulf Forum State of our Gulf 2017.

25. Paragraph 17:

- Zeldis, J. (2005). Magnitudes of natural and mussel farm-derived fluxes of carbon and nitrogen in the Firth of Thames. Environmental Waikato Technical Report 2005/30 prepared by NIWA. Environment Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 35 pp.

- McLeod, I.M.; Parsons, D.M.; Morrison, M.A.; Van Dijken, S.G.; Taylor, R. (2014). Mussel reefs on soft sediments: A severely reduced but important habitat for macroinvertebrates and fishes in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 48(1): 48–59.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Budget 2019 - 2020

File No.: CP2019/07573

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval of the 2019 – 2020 budget.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The forthcoming period is full of opportunities to make greater progress on the purposes of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000.

3. The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park will observe its 20th birthday in 2020, and the America’s Cup, APEC and Te Matatini are set to return to the region in 2021.

4. This budget proposal for 2019 – 2020 is designed to ensure the Hauraki Gulf Forum has greater resource to help capture those opportunities and deliver on the Forum’s agreed Strategic Issues. Primarily, it will help fund the recruitment of a 0.5 FTE second staff member to back-up the Executive Officer, focus on coordination, communication, and tangata whenua liaison. This budget will also allow the Forum to account for inflation and the rise in costs of goods and services after five years of a largely static budget.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) approve a total budget of $327,845.32 (excl GST) for the 2019 – 2020 Financial Year, to be provided by Constituent Parties in line with the existing funding formula.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

5. At the last Forum meeting in February 2019, the Chair outlined his thinking on the 2019 – 2020 budget: namely to increase the Forum’s budget ‘by around 20 percent’ to both capture opportunities and account for inflationary pressures.

6. Subsequent to that meeting, the attached ‘Options Paper’ (Attachment B) was sent to members and used as the basis for consultations. The proposal had three options: Status Quo, 25% Increase, and 10% Increase, with an analysis of each option provided.

7. Considering feedback received during consultations, the Chair and Deputy recommend a 25% increase. This would take the Forum’s total budget from the existing $262,276.23 to $327,845.32. These figures exclude GST.

8. Of the roughly $65,000 increase, $40,000 would be set aside for the 0.5FTE second staff member, with the remainder used to adjust existing budget lines in accordance with inflation over the past five years, and account for impacts from the Communications Strategy (separate report refers).

9. If this recommendation is accepted, budget line items for the 2019 – 2020 Financial Year would be as follows:

- HR & Administration $205,000 (includes Executive Officer, 0.5FTE second staff member, democracy and governance advisory services, and fractional administrative support)

- Legislative requirements $60,000 (3-yearly State of the Environment Report, and Annual Report)

- Communications and coordination $55,000 (communications such as the Poster, Gulf Journal and Conference *note: this may change with the final Communications Strategy; plus facilitation/coordination support e.g. Bryde’s Whale Ship Strike Group)

- Training and travel $7,500 (for Chair, Deputy, and HGF staff)

10. A more detailed breakdown of the recommended 2019-2020 budget is provided in Attachment A.

11. The impact on each Constituent Party of the recommended budget is reflected in Attachment B.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Breakdown of proposed 2019 - 2020 budget	21
b ⇩	Options Paper (circulated March 2019)	23

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Author	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Constituent Party Reports

File No.: CP2019/07584

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Purpose of the report

1. To convey reports received from Constituent Parties.

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Executive summary

2. The following reports were received from Constituent Parties as of the deadline:

· Waikato Regional Council (see Attachment A)

· Auckland Council (see Attachment B)

3. This is the first occasion on which reports have been provided using the new template designed to provide consistency and clarity among the various Constituent Party reports. The efforts made by Technical Officers in this regard is noted and appreciated.

4. Specific or technical questions can be referred to Constituent Parties for follow-up.

5. Fisheries NZ will provide a presentation at the meeting.

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Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) receive the Constituent Party report.

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waikato Regional Council - Constituent Party Report May 2019	29
b ⇩	Auckland Council - Constituent Party Report May 2019	33

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Signatories

Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Executive Officer's Report

File No.: CP2019/07591

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Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update from the Executive Officer.

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Executive summary

2. The period since the 8 February 2019 Forum meeting has been a busy one, focused on consultations with Constituent Parties, engagement with Ministers’ offices, meetings with many stakeholders, and preparation for this Forum meeting and the period ahead. This has been outlined in some detail in the Chairperson’s report.

3. A particular highlight was travelling to meet with Constituent Parties in Te Aroha, Paeroa, Hamilton, Ngaruawahia, Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier, with each place a reminder of the diversity of the Forum’s membership and the different perspectives that arise from the local whenua and moana of each place.

4. Another highlight was the release of 145,000 copies of the Annual Poster, and a large amount of positive unsolicited feedback thereafter. The latest edition of Gulf Journal was also released around the same time.

5. I also oversaw the selection and contracting of our communications consultant and have been providing full support to her as she prepares the Communications Strategy (separate report refers).

Technical Officers’ Meeting 8 April 2019

6. On Monday 8 April 2019 I chaired the latest meeting of Technical Officers. The meeting focused on kick-starting work towards the Communications Strategy, taking forward a few initiatives to help with and clarify the administration of the work programme, including a Terms of Reference for the role of a Technical Officer, and discussion on the Forum’s forward agenda. The notes from the meeting and associated outputs are attached to this report. I would like to underline my thanks for the great turnout of Technical Officers, including those that travelled from the furthest corners of the Gulf to attend.

7. Technical Officers resolved to meet again on Monday 8 July 2019, in advance of the next Forum meeting on 19 August 2019, and to also meet during the interim period later in the year during which there will be no formal Forum meeting. The likely date for that meeting of Technical Officers is Monday 14 October 2019.

Bryde’s Whale Ship Strike Update

8. Reporting from Ports of Auckland (Attachment E) and International Fund for Animal Welfare (Attachment F) show continued progress on ship speeds and, most importantly, no ship strikes for the quarter to 31 March 2019.

Financial Update

9. The 9-month performance against budget to end of March 2019 (for 2018/2019) is included as Attachment G. Expenditure for the full financial year is likely to be slightly higher than forecast due to the extended term of the interim Executive Officer and the Communications Strategy. The overall financial position remains sound.

Looking Ahead

10. Subject to approvals at this meeting, the period ahead will be focused on finalisation and implementation of the Communications Strategy, drafting the Annual Report, progressing the elaboration of the big goals, recruitment of the 0.5 FTE second staff member, continued stakeholder and community engagement, and building towards the Conference. We will also continue to track the Sea Change Ministerial Advisory Committee process, and the Environmental Protection Authority appeals regarding marine dumping. In addition, we will be preparing advice on interim arrangements for the changeover of the Forum’s leadership and membership later this year. A paper will be presented to the 19 August 2019 meeting of the Forum in that regard.

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Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) adopt the Terms of Reference for the role of a Technical Officer (Attachment B).

b) adopt the Reporting Template for Constituent Party Reports (Attachment C).

c) note the Matrix of Constituent Party Statutory Responsibilities (Attachment D) and agree to have Technical Officers fill it out prior to the 19 August 2019 meeting.

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Notes from 8 April 2019 Meeting of Technical Officers	49
b ⇩	Terms of Reference for the role of a Technical Officer	51
c ⇩	Reporting Template for Constituent Party Reports	53
d ⇩	Matrix of Constituent Party Statutory Responsibilities	55
e ⇩	POAL - Ship Speed Report	57
f ⇩	IFAW - Ship Speed Report	59
g ⇩	Quarterly Financial Update	67

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Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Draft Communications Review and Strategy

File No.: CP2019/07599

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Purpose of the report

1. To present a draft of the Forum’s commissioned Communications Review and Strategy.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. At its last meeting of 2018 the Forum resolved to commit $15,000 from the accumulated surplus for an external consultant to review the Forum’s existing communications and prepare a Communications Strategy.

3. In March 2019 the Forum engaged Qiane Media + Photography, led by Ms Qiane Matata-Sipu, to undertake this work.

4. A draft Strategy is now ready for consideration by Forum Members and is appended to this report as Attachment A.

5. Members may provide feedback to the consultant during this agenda item and/or subsequently in writing up until Friday 31 May 2019.

6. Thereafter a final version of the Strategy will be presented to the Forum Chairperson and circulated to all Members.

7. A follow-up report on implementation of the Strategy will be presented at the Forum’s next meeting on 19 August 2019.

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Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) note the draft Communications Strategy; and

b) request Members provide feedback on the draft to the consultant no later than 31 May 2019.

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Draft Communication and Review Strategy	71

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Signatories

Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

State of the Environment Report 2020 - Scoping

File No.: CP2019/07600

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Purpose of the report

1. To scope and seek approval to commence work on the next State of the Environment report.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Under section 17 (g) of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000, the Forum is required to “prepare and publish, once every 3 years, a report on the state of the environment in the Hauraki Gulf, including information on progress towards integrated management and responses to the issues identified in accordance with paragraph (a)”. Paragraph (a) refers to a list of strategic issues, which the Forum recently reset in 2018.

3. The Forum’s State of the Environment Reports have been its flagship output. They are used widely, and have been praised for the independent, authoritative information they provide on a wide range of aspects concerning the mauri of Tīkapa Moana. In addition, the long-term dataset they have now been tracking over time provides a valued comparison point. However, feedback also suggests that non-experts struggle to digest the full report, and that still to this date Te Ao Māori has remained a subset rather than an interwoven aspect of the report. Past reports have also suffered due to production delays.

4. The last report was for 2017. The next report is due in 2020. Experience suggests that reports generally require a 9-month lead-time for research, writing and production. If we are to take advantage of the forthcoming 20th birthday of the Marine Park and Forum on 27 February 2020, which we recommend, then we need to commence work on the report now.

5. Considering feedback, the available timeframe, and budget, we recommend the following process and outline for the 2020 report:

· Co-Led Process with Lead Author and Lead Te Ao Māori Advisor working hand in hand.

· Ensure Forum representatives are consulted at each major step of the process, including importantly as drafts are available for input and comment. Full draft to be ready by November 2019.

· Maintain key features of past reports to ensure continuity including the long-term data sets around key environmental indicators.

· However, streamline the report around those key indicators, thereby simplifying the structure of the report, reducing duplication and redundancies, and increasing its readability.

· Ensure that Te Aō Maori is reflected throughout the report.

· Have a special focus on the 20-year comparison point that will be available for this report on the 20th anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act. Use that to synthesize learnings from past reports and paint an overall picture of the environmental health of the Gulf.

· Capture both the challenges and the positive stories and progress made.

· Recognise that there has been a societal shift in recent years associated with environmental and conservation challenges, and an associated increase in local knowledge.

· Ensure consistency and coherence with the Communications Strategy, and other 2020 outputs from the Forum.

· Also ensure a coordinated approach with any similar reports from other entities to be released around that time.

6. The budget for this State of the Environment Report, based on collected contributions, is $150,000. This is for all costs, including preparation, writing, design, production and distribution.

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Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) request the Executive Officer to proceed to commence a competitive, transparent process to contract the 2020 State of the Environment Report, based on the outline provided in this report.

b) request the 2020 State of the Environment Report be timed for release on the 20th anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park – 27 February 2020.

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Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

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Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

From Seminar to Conference for 2019

File No.: CP2019/07601

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Purpose of the report

1. To outline the likely shape of a 2019 Conference.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. In most years in the past we have held a Seminar which mainly involved a series of presentations to a passive audience which often included many regular attendees. This year, in line with our intention to rigorously extend our active engagement, we thought it time to host a much more interactive “Conference”.

3. We want to ensure that this year’s edition sees new energy and participation, and ensures all voices are heard. In that regard we see this as more than a Seminar, as in years past.

4. We expect the Conference to discuss and debate the Forum’s Big Goals. Specifically, how to achieve a dramatic increase in both the area of the Gulf that is protected, and the important shellfish-bed restoration work underway.

5. The Conference will feature headline expert speakers, well known facilitators, panel discussions, breakout sessions, exhibitions, and a genuine participatory process designed to bring out the best ideas and provide leadership in taking forward those two critical tasks.

6. We expect to welcome those from around the region engaged in this mahi, but importantly also new voices and those that are not already committed to (or may even be opposed to) some of this mahi.

7. The pricing structure for tickets will make it accessible for students and new voices to attend.

8. Once framework arrangements are in place, we would start the process by seeking input from all Forum members on potential speakers, facilitators, and invitees. We will also look into the issuance of any Holdaway Awards at the event (as in past years).

9. This year’s event will likely take place on 27 August 2019 at Auckland’s War Memorial Museum / Tāmiki Paenga Hira. The Museum has been the traditional host of the event, has expert staff integral to the discussion, and its Event Centre has views of Tīkapa Moana.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) note the outline of the Annual Conference.

b) delegate approval of any Holdaway Awards to the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Executive Officer.

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Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

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Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Annual Report 2018 - 2019

File No.: CP2019/07603

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To scope the Annual Report for 2018-2019.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Section 31 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 states as follows:

3. “(1) The Forum must, on or before 31 August each year, report to the Minister on the exercise of its powers and the carrying out of its functions during the preceding year ending on 30 June. (2) The report must identify the progress made by the Forum towards achieving the purposes of the Forum set out in section 15. (3) A copy of the annual report must be presented to the House of Representatives by the Minister.”

4. With the 2018 – 2019 Annual Report due shortly after the next Forum meeting, the authorisation must be dealt with at this meeting.

5. Past Annual Reports have by now established a familiar framework, designed around the requirements listed above. For the 2018 – 2019 Annual Report, we would not propose to deviate far from that set format, apart from reorienting the report around the Forum’s recently reset strategic issues that will guide its forward work. In addition, we would expect to feature elements from the final version of the Communications Strategy, and look ahead to the opportunities in 2020 and 2021.

6. A draft of the Annual Report will be circulated to all Forum Members for input and feedback once ready.

7. The budget for the report is $5,000. This includes design work, production and distribution.

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Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) note the outline of the Annual Report for 2018-2019.

b) request the Executive Officer prepare a draft of the Annual Report for circulation to and feedback from Members.

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Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

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Signatories

Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Hauraki Gulf Forum

20 May 2019

Inter-Regional Marine Pest Pathway Management Plan

File No.: CP2019/07604

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To update members regarding concerns raised in relation to a proposed Inter-Regional Marine Pest Pathway Management Plan.

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Executive summary

2. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson have received a letter outlining concerns regarding the approach taken by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) regarding its consideration of and involvement in a proposed Inter-Regional Marine Pest Pathway Management Plan, including with regard to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000.

3. The letter, from the member from Waikato Regional Council, is attached (Attachment A), along with supporting documentation.

4. The consultation period on this proposed Plan closes on 24 May 2019.

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Recommendation/s

That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:

a) recommend to the Ministry of Primary Industries that they reconsider their involvement in the Marine Pest Pathway Management of exotic/introduced marine pests by domestic New Zealand vessels within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area, in light of considering the attached information, and the discussion undertaken at this meeting.

b) request that the Ministry of Primary Industries report back the results of (a) above to the next Hauraki Gulf Forum meeting.

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Letter from Councillor Dal Minogue (Waikato Regional Council)	103
b ⇩	Final Discussion Document	105
c ⇩	Final Submission Form	117

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Signatories

Author	Alex Rogers - Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum
Authoriser	Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research