Timeline Of Negotiations

2010

On 14 June 2010 the Government announced that it would be repealing the 2004 Act, including the Crown declaration of ownership in section 13, and replacing it with legislation broadly in line with the proposals in the consultation document.  In addition, the Government announced that the replacement legislation will provide for the recognition of the enduring mana of iwi in respect of their foreshore and seabed (something already contained in the Ngati Porou Deed), ownership of non-nationalised minerals would be included in customary title and confirmation that those iwi with Treaty settlements would not be excluded from negotiations or litigation to obtain recognition of their customary interests.
The timeframes in the Deed have previously been extended in order to have the opportunity to assess the government’s proposals for replacement legislation.  This was because any replacement legislation may have implications for the Deed.  The availability of customary title, a more balanced test for customary title (than the test for Territorial Customary Rights under the 2004 Act), and the removal of the requirement for High Court confirmation of the negotiated agreement are among the positive changes under the replacement legislation.  Amendments to the Deed and the legislation to give effect to the Deed will be considered in order to incorporate the replacement legislation.
Regardless of any legislative changes, preparation for implementation of the Deed is ongoing and the Foreshore and Seabed Committee are continuing this background work, including meeting and working with whanau and hapu.
On April 30th submissions closed on the Review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004
On the 14th April public consultation hui were held at Muriwai Marae and the Emerald Hotel, in attendance were the Attorney General and other members of the Committee.
In March the Government released the consultation document Reviewing the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004.
In March the Crown and representatives of ngâ hapû o Ngâti Porou agreed to further extend the timeframe for filing the High Court applications and the Management Arrangements to 30 March 2011.

2009

On 2 February, the Crown and representatives of ngâ hapû o Ngâti Porou agreed to extend the timeframe for filing the High Court application to 30 April 2009.
On 30 April, the Crown and representatives of ngâ hapû o Ngâti Porou agreed to extend the timeframe for filing the High Court application to 30 September 2009.
In May the Runanga appointed a Foreshore and Seabed Committee FSC with oversight of the implementation of the Deed.
In September, the Crown and representatives of ngâ hapû o Ngâti Porou agreed to further extend the timeframe for filing the High Court application to 30 March 2010.

The Foreshore and Seabed Committee held an initial round of  hui with nga hapu o Ngati Porou to prepare for implementation of the Foreshore and Seabed Deed of Agreement

These  hui also focused  on the legal instruments contained in the Deed and legal entity options for hapu to consider.

• Ngata Memorial College,  Ruatoria, 13 July 2009, 2pm

• Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika,  Wharekahika (Hicks Bay), 21 July 2009, 5pm

• Tairawhiti Marae,  Rangitukia, 22 July 2009, 5pm

• Tuatini Marae, Tokomaru Bay, 28 July 2009, 5pm

• Uepohatu Hall, Ruatorea, 29 July 2009, 5pm

• Pokai Marae,  Tikapa, 30 July 2009, 5pm

• Hinetamatea, Anaura Bay, 2 August 2009, 1pm

• Whareponga Marae, Whareponga, 3 August 2009, 10am
  

2008

Nga Hapu o Ngati Porou Foreshore and Seabed Deed of Agreement Ratification Hui

2007

2006

The negotiations continued in 2006 the main work being the collection of customary evidence that told the Ngati Porou story. Researchers were appointed in 2006-2007 tasked with gathering Ngati Porou customary evidence.  These researchers were Rei Kohere, Elizabeth Ngarimu, Jock Walker, John-Ray Paenga.

Under the FSSB Act 2004 the test to prove customary title or Territorial Customary Rights TCR is very difficult. Our position was that hapu claim an unbroken chain of ownership from original settlement to today in accordance with tikanga, statute, and common law. That the rights to the takutaimoana are held and exercised by hapu as a collective right. That Ngati Porou hapu do not seek the right to sell the foreshore / seabed or ignore environmental standards

Evidence was gathered based on the model below, the Crown must be satisfied that enough evidence was collected that supports the test in the Act to acknowledge that hapu are TCR areas.

2005

The negotiating team presented a Statement of Position and  asked  hapu to consider the document and provide feedback.

In addition these hui sought  an indication from hapu regarding the level of support for the continuation of negotiations and the continued facilitation role of Te Runanga o Ngati Porou in these negotiations.

Hinerupe Marae - Sat 3 December 12pm
Tairawhiti Marae - Sat 3 December 3pm
Pokai Marae (Tikapa) - Sun 4 December 9am
Iritekura Marae - Sun 4 December AT 12:30pm
Mangahanea Marae - Tue 6 December 6pm
Pakirikiri Marae - Thurs 8 December 6pm
Hinemauria Ki Wharekahika Marae - Sat 10 December 12pm
Whareponga Marae - Sat 10 December 3:30pm
Puketawai Marae - Sun 11 December 9am
Whangara Marae - Sun 11 December 12:30pm
Te Poho o Rawiri Marae - Tue 13 December 6pm
Hauiti Marae - Thurs 15 December,  6pm

Hui also held in : Gisborne, Hastings, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua, Auckland

2004

In April 2004 the Governments FSSB Bill was tabled by the Labour Government in parliament.  The Runanga submission on the Crown policy announcement can be viewed  here

During this time Te Whanau a Apanui joined the negotiations and the negotiations became a joint process from then on.
The Runanga appointed negotiators were Dr Apirana Mahuika and lawyer Matanuku Mahuika working on behalf of nga hapu o Ngati Porou.
Consultation with Ngati Porou continued in 2004, outcomes for a negotiations were designed and taken around Ngati Porou whanui. 

A 4 hour documentary was prepared for television show Waka Huia.

Hui held with Ngati Porou whanui in early 2004

5.1.04    Presentation by TRONP at Marae Wananga    Ohinewaiapu Marae, RANGITUKIA
7.1.04    Presentation by TRONP at Marae Wananga    Te Horo Marae, RUATORIA
11.1.04  Ngati Porou ki Tamaki Makaurau Taura Here Hui     AUCKLAND
26.1.04  Ngati Porou Working Party and TRONP negotiating team meeting with Minister Horomia and Crown Officials, Gisborne Hotel,GISBORNE
8.2.04    Ngati Porou ki Kirikiriroa Taura Here Hui    Waikato University,HAMILTON
22.2.04    Ngati Porou Hui a Iwi    Whareponga Marae, RUATORIA
13.6.04    Foreshore & Seabed Marae Hapu Update, Matahi o Te Tau Marae – TE ARAROA, Rahui Marae - TIKITIKI, Hiruharama Marae- RUATORIA
26.6.04    Foreshore & Seabed Marae Hapu Update    Te Horo Marae, RUATORIA
27.6.04    Foreshore & Seabed Marae Hapu Update    Whareponga Marae, RUATORIA
28.6.04    Foreshore & Seabed Marae Hapu Update    Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika Marae ,TE ARAROA
29.6.04    Foreshore & Seabed Marae Hapu Update    Mangarua Marae,TE ARAROA

On 1 November 2004 the Crown and the Runanga on behalf of nga hapu o Ngati Porou from Potikirua to Te Toka a Taiau entered into a Terms of Agreement  setting out the scope, objectives and procedures for the negotiations.

It was while the Runanga was consulting with Ngati Porou whanui that the FSSB Act was passed on the 24 November 2004.  And our position changed from trying to preserve our position to trying to get back what was lost as a result of the Act.

Hui held with Ngati Porou whanui in late 2004

4.7.04    Ngati Porou Hui a Iwi, Pakirikiri Marae
19.7.04    TRONP & Whanau and Hapu Submissions   
15.8.04        Ngati Porou ki Papaioea Taura Here    Massey University, PALMERSTON NORTH
28.8.04    Ngati Porou ki Kirikiriroa Taura Here    University of Waikato, HAMILTON
29.8.04    Ngati Porou ki Tamaki Makaurau Taura Here    St Johns Collegial College, AUCKLAND
4.9.04    Ngati Porou ki Whanaganui Taura Here   
19.10.04    Ngati Porou ki Poneke Taura Here    Kokiri-Seaview Hauora, WELLINGTON
24.10.04    Ngati Porou ki Turanga    Waikirikiri School, GISBORNE
27.10.04    Ngati Porou ki Tamaki Makaurau Taura Here    Tatai Hono Marae, AUCKLAND
28.10.04    Ngati Porou ki Waitaha Taura Here    Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu – CHRISTCHURCH
7.11.04    Ngati Porou Whanau Hapu Update    Whareponga Marae, RUATORIA
7.11.04    Ngati Porou Whanau Hapu Update    Puketawai Marae, TOLAGA BAY
14.11.04    Ngati Porou Whanau Hapu Update    Tairawhiti Marae, RANGITUKIA
14.11.04    Ngati Porou Whanau Hapu Update    Pakirikiri Marae, TOKOMARU BAY
19.11.04    Ngati Porou ki Tai Tokerau Taura Here    Northland Polytech, WHANAGAREI
20.11.04    Ngati Porou ki Harataunga    Rakairoa Marae, COROMANDEL
21.11.04    Ngati Porou ki Waiariki Taura Here    Te Aomarama Hall, ROTORUA
28.11.04    Foreshore & Seabed Update on Negotiations at TRONP Annual General Meeting    Whangara Marae, WHANGARA
4.12.04    Ngati Porou ki Heretaunga Taura Here    Te Wahanga Hauora, HASTINGS
4.12.04        Ngati Porou ki Wairarapa Taura Here    Nukutaimemeha Marae – MASTERTON
5.12.04        Ngati Porou ki Papaioea Taura Here    Massey University, PALMERSTON NORTH

2003

The Ngati Apa Case & Ors v Attorney General – In 2003 the Court of Appeal ruled that the Maori Land Court had jurisdiction to entertain applications for customary title to land below the mean high water mark.
The Runanga supported applications by hapu to the Maori Land Court to have the FSSB in the Ngati Porou rohe declared Maori customary land.
The Government announces its FSSB policy which they took around New Zealand through a series of hui a iwi.  After discussions with Ngati Porou at home, in late 2003 the Runanga commenced negotiations on behalf o nga hapu o Ngati Porou with the Crown to protect the ownership interests of nga hapu o Ngati Porou.

Hui held in the Ngati Porou rohe in 2003

24.8.03    Ngati Porou Hui a Iwi    Pakirikiri Marae,Tokomaru Bay
31.8.03    Ngati Porou Working Party Hui    Hiruharama Marae,RUATORIA
04.9.03    Crown – Foreshore and Seabed Consultation Hui    Whangara Marae,WHANGARA
28.9.03    Ngati Porou Working Party Hui    Porourangi Marae,WAIOMATATINI
12.10.03    Ngati Porou Working Party Hui    Ruataupare Marae ki Tuparoa,RUATORIA
20.10.03    Debriefing Hui with Ngati Porou Working Party    Porou Ariki ,GISBORNE
30.10.03    Teleconference convened by TRONP with Whanau, Hapu and Waitangi Tribunal claimant reps to discuss Ngati Porou approach to urgent Tribunal Hearing.    TRONP RUATORIA
16.11.03    Ngati Porou Working Party Hui    Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou,RUATORIA
6.12.03    Negotiating Team meeting with Ministers Cullen, Horomia and Crown Officials    Parliament Buildings
6.12.03    Audio Conference with Ngati Porou Working Party post meeting with Ministers    TRONP – Ruatoria TRONP – Gisborne,Tokomaru Bay,Wellington