Whakahoatanga Manatū - Memorandum of Partnership
Kāpiti Coast District Council is absolutely committed to its partnership with Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira and the Memorandum of Partnership it holds with them. This involves a commitment to working via Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti, the partnership mechanism for advancing matters of mutual interest. It is committed to working directly with each iwi and relevant hapū on matters relevant to their role as kaitiaki and of specific interest within their rohe. It will continue to work to advance the agreed strategic work programme and to work with iwi to respond to the interests and concerns of Māori residents. It will seek creative ways to advance wider understanding of tāngata whenua history, interests and vision for the wider community.
Achievements
The Initial Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti Committee 1994 (from left) the late Te Pehi Parata, Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai,
Cllr Harold Thomas, John Barrett, Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai,
the late Mayor Brett Ambler, Miria Pomare, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and
Glen Innes, General Manager (absent Rupene Waaka, Ngāti Raukawa)
- Memorandum of Partnership re-signed at Raukawa Marae 28 March 2008
- Published and launched The History of Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti 19 June 2007
- Coastal Strategy developed in partnership with Iwi
- Photographic Archive of Tāonga
- Advocated the need to retain the knowledge of decoration in wharenui and buildings associated with marae. Extensive photographic archiving undertaken (two marae completed).
- Annual Commissioners Training: two iwi members nominated to complete the training annually
- Submissions include: Foreshore and Seabed, Horizons Regional Council,
Greater Wellington Regional Council and Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Plans, and Regional Policy Statements
- Matariki is celebrated annually
- Maramataka calendar published and distributed
- Treaty of Waitangi advocated the need to increase awareness of the Treaty within Council, courses are explored and offered to staff
- Te Reo Māori – advocating for greater promotion of Te Reo Māori within the Kāpiti Coast community
- Civic Citizenship Ceremony held at Raukawa Marae as a formal step in celebrating marae 5 November 2008