I hereby give notice that an ordinary
meeting of the Hauraki Gulf Forum will be held on:
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Date:
Time:
Meeting Room:
Venue:
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Monday, 23
May 2022
1.00pm
Woodlands
Estate
42 Whitikahu
Road
Taupiri
Waikato
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Hauraki Gulf Forum
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
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Co-chairperson
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Cr Pippa Coom
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Auckland Council
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Co-chairperson Tangata Whenua
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Ms Nicola MacDonald
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Tangata Whenua
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Members
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Cr Donna Arnold
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Matamata-Piako District
Council
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Ms Charmaine Bailie
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Tangata Whenua
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Mr Andrew Baucke
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Department of Conservation
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Cr Phillip Buckthought
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Hauraki District Council
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Mr Joe Davis
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Tangata Whenua
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Cr Christine Fletcher
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Auckland Council
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Mayor Sandra Goudie
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Thames-Coromandel District Council
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Ms Cath Handley
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Waiheke Local Board (Auckland Council)
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Mr Terrence Hohneck
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Tangata Whenua
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Mr Jacob Hore
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Ministry for Primary Industries
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Mr Paul Majurey
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Tangata Whenua
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Mr Martin Mariassouce
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Te Puni Kōkiri
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Cr Rob McGuire
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Waikato District Council
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Mr Scott Milne
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Orakei Local Board (Auckland Council)
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Mr Dean Ogilvie
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Tangata Whenua
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Cr Denis Tegg
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Waikato Regional Council
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Ms Valmaine Toki
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Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board (Auckland Council)
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Cr Wayne Walker
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Auckland Council
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Cr John Watson
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Auckland Council
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(Quorum 11 members)
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Mike Giddey
Kaitohutohu Mana Whakahaere /
Governance Advisor
16 May 2022
Contact Telephone: 027 221 7183
Email: mike.giddey@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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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:
(c)
establish objectives for the management of the Hauraki Gulf, its
islands, and catchments:
(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:
(c) to
maintain the soil, air, water, and ecosystems of the Gulf.
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:
(c)
1 representative appointed by the Minister of Maori Affairs:
(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:
(c) to obtain, share, and
monitor information on the state of the natural and physical resources:
(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
(c) to
make recommendations to 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.
Governance Statement – updated May
2021
Whakatauki
“He waka kōtuia kāhore e
tukutukua ngā mimira.”
A canoe that is interlaced will not become
separated at the bow. In unity there is strength.” In the highly
developed craft of building ocean going waka the bow section was laced to the
centre hull. The waka provides a metaphor for tangata whenua, in that a people
interlaced will not be separated and through that unity we find strength.
This Governance Statement replaces
all prior versions. It covers how the Forum works, and key roles and
responsibilities. The Forum’s purposes, membership, functions and powers
are set out in detail in Part 2 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000
(HGMPA) and are not repeated here.
How the Forum works
Te whakahonore i o maatau hononga Tiriti
hei painga mo Te Moananui-ō-Toi; Tīkapa
Moana; Hauraki Gulf. The Forum will operate in partnership under the Treaty of
Waitangi in accordance with the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act, including the
principles of the Treaty of Waitangi under Section 6.
It will integrate and respect both Te Ao Māori and other world views.
The Forum’s conduct, and all those
that interact with it, will adhere to the intent of the following principles:
·
Aroha: being considerate – having respect
for relationships and being of service.
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Openness and impartiality: having an open mind
when making decisions and listening to other points of view.
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Tautoko: supporting others by respecting and
upholding others mana, dignity, identity and unique perspective.
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Manaaki: caring for others by responsibly
valuing others and ensuring they feel valued.
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Stewardship: using powers and resources
prudently.
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Awhi: helping others by entering into effective
engagements in the spirit of co-operation and good faith.
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Leadership: inspiring action toward achieving
common goals.
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Tika: being responsible – doing the right
thing with integrity and accountability.
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Pono: being effective – building
credibility.
·
Ethics: maintaining the highest standard of
ethical conduct.
The Forum will endeavour to meet quarterly,
with meetings split between the Auckland and Waikato regions. It will hold
additional workshops and meetings as required.
Our Roles and Responsibilities
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Co-Chairs
o One Co-Chair is from and elected by the membership at large
o One Co-Chair is from and decided by the Tangata Whenua members
o Co-Chairs lead the Forum and are its spokespeople
o Co-Chairs work in partnership with each other
o Co-Chairs exemplify the principles by which we work
o Co-Chairs chair Forum meetings, set strategic direction, support and
work with all Members, and front public engagement
(A separate Co-Chairing arrangement records the practical aspects of
Co-Chairing)
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Members
o Members support and work with the Co-Chairs and each other to take
effective decisions and progress the agenda of the Forum
o Members bring their expertise and mana to ensure quality decision
making in the interests of the Marine Park
o Members represent their Constituent Party, as defined under the
HGMPA
o Members may send alternates to meetings they are unable to attend so
long as this is notified in advance and in accordance with any applicable
practice
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Executive Officer
o The Executive Officer functions as the Chief Executive of the Forum
and is responsible for taking forward resolutions of the Forum, ensuring
adherence to the HGMPA, supporting the Co-Chairs and all Members, preparing
meeting papers, coordination with external partners, and the Forum’s
management, contracts, finance and administration.
o The Executive Officer chairs meetings of Technical Officers and
works closely with the Governance Advisor.
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Governance Advisor
o The Governance Advisor is responsible for collating and publishing
meeting agendas, writing minutes and providing advice on process.
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Technical Officers
o Members are encouraged to have technical officers to provide them
and the Forum with expert support and advice.
o Technical Officers will work with their Members, the Executive
Officer and each other to progress the Forum’s resolutions, as
appropriate.
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Administering Authority
o
Auckland Council is the Administering Authority
(for responsibilities see s28, HGMPA)
Review
This Governance Statement will be reviewed
every 3 years.
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Hauraki Gulf
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Karakia
Mihi Whakatau
ITEM TABLE
OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Apologies 9
2 Declaration of
Interest 9
3 Confirmation
of Minutes 9
4 Public Forum 9
5 Extraordinary
Business 9
6 Co-Chairs'
Report 11
7 Koi Carp 41
8 Update on
Revitalising the Gulf, Scallop Closures and Snapper Numbers 47
9 Ngāti
Manuhiri rāhui and s186A temporary closure application 53
10 2023 State of the Gulf
Report – scoping 57
11 2022-2023 Budget Proposal 59
12 Executive Officer's Report 63
13 Consideration of
Extraordinary Items
Karakia
Apologies have been received from Cr
Christine Fletcher and Mr Martin Mariassouce.
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
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That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a)
confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting,
held on Monday, 28 February 2022, as a true and
correct record.
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4 Public Forum
At the close of the agenda no requests for
public forum had been received.
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.”
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Co-Chairs'
Report
File No.: CP2022/05357
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
provide an update from the Forum’s Co-Chairs.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. The
past quarter has been the most challenging to date as Co-Chairs of the Forum.
3. We
have had to deal with a deluge of OIAs, letters, emails, and media posts from
those opposed to our decision in February to adopt an Advocacy Position
conveying recommendations to our Ministers for updating and strengthening the
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act.
4. It
has taken considerable professional and personal time and effort to address
these in a respectful and diligent manner.
5. At
the same time, the past quarter has also seen some very positive developments,
including the closure of 90+ percent of the Gulf’s scallop/tipa fishery
to dredging, the inclusion of all finfish species into the daily bag limit to
remove an existing loophole, and new data showing a good bounce-back of
juvenile snapper/tāmure.
6. We
have also witnessed continued high media interest in our kaupapa, with the
release of the seven-part ‘Seasick – Saving the Hauraki Gulf’
series on Stuff, plus a range of media interviews and stories.
Visit to Wellington to meet with our Ministers and MPs
7. From
11-12 May we took the opportunity to head to Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet in
person with our Ministers, and separately with a variety of members of
Parliament from across the House.
8. With
our Ministers (Parker and Allan) we carried out the resolution from February to
convey the Forum’s Advocacy Position – see photo below.
9. We
also met with National MPs Scott Simpson and Simon Watts, Labour MPs Rachel
Brooking, Arena Williams, Shanan Halbert and Helen White, and Green MPs Eugenie
Sage, Teanau Tuiono and Chloe Swarbrick. The focus for those discussions was
supporting the implementation of Revitalising the Gulf as a bi-partisan measure
to improve the health of our moana.
Land-based impacts – progress on sediment
control enforcement and penalties
10. We have also
had constructive discussions with Auckland Council leadership, including the
CEO, and Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, about four
land-based impacts that continue to come to the Forum where councils have
regulatory authority: sediment, sand, set nets and sewage. This has culminated
in a formal letter back to us (see correspondence below) which captures a range
of improvements both existing (e.g. resourcing for compliance and enforcement)
and forthcoming (e.g. work to reform the penalties system). We want to
recognise the good work of Member Scott Milne in also leading the charge on
this and helping galvanise Auckland Local Board support and engagement.
Looking forward
11. After the
very positive reception we received on behalf of the Forum in Wellington, we
are reenergised and focused on progressing our kaupapa. We are seeing great
strides of late in terms of advancing marine protection, fishery changes, marine
restoration, and planting. We are on track to exceed many of the goals we set
for the 2020-2022 period in our Work Plan.
12. After our
meeting today at Woodlands Estate, kindly hosted by Waikato District Council
and Cr Rob McGuire, one last meeting awaits this year at Agrisea in Paeroa this
August.
Correspondence
13. As always, we
attach key correspondence to this report, including:
- Submission
to Fisheries NZ re Technical Amendments
- Copy of
letter from Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum in support of the
Forum’s letter to Auckland Council Chief Executive
- Letter to
Ministers re Forum’s Advocacy Position
- Letter to Te
Papa Atawhai re Waiheke Marine Reserve proposal
- Letter in
support of The Noises
- Letter re
Friends of Regional Park’s characterisation of Forum’s Advocacy
Position
- Letter to
Ministers inviting to HGF Conference 18 October
- Letter from
Auckland Council responding to our letter re sediment, sand, set nets and
sewage
- Appendix to
Auckland Council letter
Photos
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) note the
Co-Chairs’ report.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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Submission to Fisheries NZ re Technical Amendments
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Letter from TEEF
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Letter to Ministers
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Letter re Waiheke Marine Reserve
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Letter re the Noises
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Letter re Regional Parks
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Invitation to Ministers
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Letter from Auckland Council re land-based impacts
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Appendix to Auckland Council letter
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Authors
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Councillor Pippa Coom – Co-Chairperson
Ms Nicola MacDonald – Co-Chairperson –
Tangata Whenua
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Koi Carp
File No.: CP2022/05377
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
update Forum members on the threat posed by koi carp and other invasive
freshwater species to the health of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park and its
catchment, and what is being done in response.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. Koi
carp and other pest fish populations in the Waihou and Piako rivers and their
tributaries are a significant stressor on the health of the Hauraki Gulf Marine
Park and its catchment.
3. Being
bottom-feeders, they stir up sediment – often heavy in nitrogen and
phosphorous – which is ultimately discharged into the Gulf. They
contribute to stream bank erosion, impact on the ecology of our waterways,
produce their own waste, and impact on our native tuna / eels by destroying
habitat and competing for food.
4. At
the same time, several actions have been progressed over the past four years to
combat this threat and contain its impact – particularly in the Waikato
river catchment.
5. This
agenda item will be introduced by Member Buckthought from Hauraki District
Council.
6. The
Forum will receive presentations by:
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Conall Buchanan, Waihou Piako Catchment Advisory Committee
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Mike Peters, Lower Waikato Catchment Advisory Committee
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Michelle Archer, Waikato Pest Fish Coordinator
Background
7. Koi
carp, native to Asia and Europe, are thought to have been imported accidentally
in the 1960s as part of a goldfish consignment. Wild stocks were first found in
the Waikato River in 1983. Since then, other illegal introductions and floods
have resulted in further transmission, including into the Waihou and Piako
rivers.
8. When
they feed, they stir up the bottom, muddying the water and destroying native
plant and fish habitat. They feed voraciously, sucking up everything in sight
and blowing out what is not wanted.
9. Legally,
koi and other pest fish are unwanted organisms under the Biosecurity Act and
noxious fish under the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983. The Conservation
Act’s provisions on transfers of aquatic life are also relevant.
10. A formal
containment area was established for the Waikato River in 1990. This was to
enable the fishing of koi within the containment area and set the boundaries to
stop the spread. The species has spread since this designation but the
containment area has not been expanded to the Waihou or Piako rivers.
11. In 2018, the
Department of Conservation and Waikato Regional Council established an
agreement to work together to manage freshwater pests, including koi. This
included the establishment of a Waikato Coordinator. Since then, several
actions have been taken as part of implementation of the Pest Fish Management
in the Waikato Region plan.
12. In January
2021, Waikato Regional Council directed a one-off surplus of $250,000 towards
koi specific projects. Work is progressing on identifying areas where fish
barriers can be installed, a new trial for estimating numbers of koi in
particular waterways, and fishing activities targeting known aggregations of
fish.
13. In late 2021,
the team led by Department of Conservation successfully applied to the Waikato
River Authority to support this mahi. In November 2021, DOC received funding of
$488,750 (including GST) from the Waikato River Authority. This funding
complements the $250,000 funding contribution provided by Waikato Regional
Council and extends the initial one-year koi work programme and activities
through until 31 December 2024. It is noted that the Waikato River Authority
funding is only for the Waikato River Catchment, however there is some
provision in the Council funding to support discrete projects in the Waihou/Piako.
The team is asking for the community to inform them of known koi aggregation
sites so these areas could be assessed and incorporated into upcoming work
programmes.
14. See
Attachment A for more detail.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) thank
Conall Buchanan, Mike Peters and Michelle Archer for their presentations.
b) strongly
urge the Minister for the Environment, Hon. David Parker, to place high
priority on the research and elimination of Koi Carp in all affected catchments,
and to have the Ministry for the Environment liaise with the Ministry of
Primary Industries, Department of Conservation and Local Government to achieve
those outcomes.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Alex Rogers - Executive Officer Hauraki Gulf Forum
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Authoriser
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Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan
Strategy and Research
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Update on Revitalising the Gulf, Scallop
Closures and Snapper Numbers
File No.: CP2022/05446
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
update forum Members on the latest conservation and fisheries developments for
the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. Representatives
of the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, and Minister of Conservation, will provide
an oral briefing to Forum members on the latest progress with Revitalising the
Gulf.
3. The
representative of the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries will also brief Forum
members on decisions by the Minister regarding tipa/scallops, plus the latest numbers on juvenile
snapper/tāmure
in the Hauraki Gulf.
4. Fisheries
New Zealand has also kindly provided updated maps of the fisheries measures in
the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park following those decisions. Please find attached.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) note the
report.
b) thank
the representatives of the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, and Minister of
Conservation, for their briefings.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Page
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Map 1
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49
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b⇩
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Map 2
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51
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Alex Rogers - Executive Officer Hauraki Gulf Forum
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Authoriser
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Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan
Strategy and Research
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Ngāti Manuhiri rāhui and s186A
temporary closure application
File No.: CP2022/05379
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
seek support from the Forum for Ngāti Manuhiri’s rāhui prohibiting the take of tipa/scallops in its rohe, and its
temporary closure application under s186A of the Fisheries Act.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. The
Forum will receive an oral briefing on behalf of the Ngāti Manuhiri
Settlement Trust. A map of the area is contained at Attachment A.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) support
the rāhui by Ngāti Manuhiri
b) support the s186A temporary closure application by Ngāti
Manuhiri
c) thank
the representative of the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust for their
presentation.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Page
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a⇩
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Ngāti Manuhiri rāhui
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55
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Alex Rogers - Executive Officer Hauraki Gulf Forum
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Authoriser
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Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan
Strategy and Research
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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2023 State of the Gulf Report –
scoping
File No.: CP2022/05449
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
provide Forum members with a recommended approach for the 2023 State of the
Gulf report.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. The
Forum is required by law to produce a report on the state of the environment of
Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi every three years. The next one is
due at some point in 2023.
3. Unlike
in 2020 where the 20th anniversary of the Marine Park fell in February, there
is no special anniversary acting as a deadline this time. However, for both
financial reasons and to maximise the impact of the report, it makes sense to
aim for the release of the report no later than June 2023. This will ensure all
spending is in the 2022-2023 financial year and ensure the report’s
release in time for consideration by all political parties ahead of the 2023
general election.
4. The
2020 report, our sixth such report, was particularly ambitious. It took a
comprehensive 20-year look at the state of the environment, pairing science
with mātauranga.
5. For
the 2023 report, it is recommended that a more compact approach be taken for
the core report, with a focus on fresh developments, new data, and
tikanga/mātauranga applied since the 2020 report. There is
nevertheless plenty to cover, with the last few years seeing a range of
regulatory changes, extensive use of rāhui tapu, substantive new data
sets, and the announcement of the most significant proposed changes in a
generation via Revitalising the Gulf.
6. In
addition to the core report, there may be opportunities to pursue some related
outputs, for potential inclusion or coordinated release. Those include: (i) an
oral assessment from an iwi/hapū perspective (ii) futures thinking/pathways
for the Hauraki Gulf, and (iii) a more holistic economic valuation of the Gulf.
Whether those pieces of work are part of or separate to the 2023 State of the
Gulf report will only be known closer to the time and will also be subject to
available funding/support.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) endorse
the recommended scope of the 2023 State of the Gulf Report
b) agree
that the Executive Officer proceed to tender for the report
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Alex Rogers - Executive Officer Hauraki Gulf Forum
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Authoriser
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Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan
Strategy and Research
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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2022-2023 Budget Proposal
File No.: CP2022/05454
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
seek approval of the Forum’s proposed budget for the 2022-2023 financial
year.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. Prior
to COVID, the Forum’s annual budget was $327,500 (2019-2020 financial
year).
3. Over
the past two COVID-dominated years, the Forum has maintained a lower budget to
lessen the impact on constituent parties and has been run as efficiently as
possible – always at or below budget.
4. While
COVID will continue to be part of life over the next financial year, many
restrictions have now been lifted and in-person events are making a comeback.
For example, the Forum’s annual conference will return later this year on
Tuesday 18 October at Auckland Museum, Tāmaki Paenga Hira.
5. The
financial year ahead will also see our single largest financial commitment,
which occurs once every three years, with the production of the next State of
our Gulf report. This is estimated to cost around $200,000 in total.
6. Inflation
is also running high. Annual CPI is currently 6.9%. If the Forum’s budget
does not increase in line with CPI, our purchasing power decreases. With our
largest and most important task falling in the next financial year, it is
important that the budget supports the production of a high-quality output.
7. It
is therefore proposed that the budget for the 2021-2022 financial year be
$336,750. This is essentially the budget for 2021-2022 ($315,000), adjusted for
CPI. The proposal is that this budget would be fully funded by members, as
normal.
8. A
full breakdown of that proposal, including the cost per member, is at
Attachment A.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) approve
the 2022-2023 budget.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Page
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a⇩
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Proposed Budget
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61
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Alex Rogers - Executive Officer Hauraki Gulf Forum
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Authoriser
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Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan
Strategy and Research
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf Forum
23 May 2022
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Executive Officer's Report
File No.: CP2022/05459
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
provide an update from the Executive Officer.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. Supported
by government relations firm Awhi, and with thanks to Foundation North, the
Forum has been able to undertake a range of calls on politicians from across
Parliament over the past few months.
3. Meetings
were sought with all political parties currently in Parliament, all members of
the Environment Select Committee, and all Members of Parliament whose
electorates touch the Hauraki Gulf and its catchment.
4. In
total so far, I have met with around 20 MPs from Act, National, Labour and the
Greens. The main priority has been to support bi-partisan implementation of
Revitalising the Gulf. But it has also provided an opportunity to talk to
specific Forum goals, such as our 30% marine protection and riparian planting
goals, to encourage ambition on behalf of all MPs, and to encourage a little
friendly competition between electorates for their contribution to a healthier
coast and marine environment.
5. It
has been encouraging to see the widespread knowledge of and concern for the
Hauraki Gulf among our MPs, and the cross-party desire for action to ensure a
healthier, more abundant moana for future generations.
6. At
a local level, I was also delighted to be able to visit Te Aroha and present to
the Matamata-Piako District Council, thanks to the kind invitation from Member
Cr Donna Arnold. The main messages I took away were: (i) how much MPDC values
its participation in the Forum and (ii) that the MPDC Mayor and Councillors
love heading up to and on to the Gulf.
7. The
past quarter has also seen small grants provided to the Northern New Zealand
Seabird Trust for provision of printed Hauraki Gulf seabird posters, and the
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust for marine reserve educational programmes.
8. Planning
for the return of our annual Conference is also now underway, with a venue and
date booked: Tuesday 18 October at Auckland War Memorial Museum – Tāmaki
Paenga Hira. More information to follow soon, but please hold the date in your
diaries for now.
Ship Speed update
9. Data
on ship speeds in the Marine Park continues to show good adherence to the 10kt
target to protect our Bryde’s whales, with the average being below that
for the first quarter this year. Please see further at Attachment A, with
thanks to Ports of Auckland.
Technical Officers update
10. Forum
Technical Officers convened online on 4 April to share updates and help plan
today’s hui. Notes from that session are provided at Attachment B. My
continued thanks to our wonderful technical officers that do such great work to
support the Forum.
Financial update
11. Please also
find attached our financial position as at 31 March 2022. The Forum is in good
financial health, with spending at or below budget on all lines.
Looking ahead
12. With the
local government elections knocking out our traditional Q4 meeting this year,
we have only one remaining on 22 August at Agrisea in Paeroa. This is being
kindly supported by Waikato Regional Council and Cr Denis Tegg.
13. One focus
over the next quarter will be progressing an investigation into the state of
our kekeno / fur seals in the Marine Park. At our last meeting, the Forum was
asked to help look into this and with thanks to support from Te Papa Atawhai /
the Department of Conservation we have been able to pull together a proposal
for a continued citizen science-led initiative on both live and dead kekeno,
and necropsies of a limited number of deceased kekeno in the months ahead.
Please see Attachment D for more information.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Hauraki Gulf Forum:
a) note the
Executive Officer’s report.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Page
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a⇩
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Ship Speed Jan-Mar 2022
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65
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b⇩
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Technical Officers' hui - notes
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67
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c⇩
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Financial Update
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69
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d⇩
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Kekeno investigation - next steps
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71
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Alex Rogers - Executive Officer Hauraki Gulf Forum
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Authoriser
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Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan
Strategy and Research
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf
Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf Forum
23 May 2022
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Hauraki Gulf Forum
23 May 2022
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