Full Report Panguru and Wider Community Development Hui Developed by MEA Limited July 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed background and up to date report of the different hui that have taken place in the wider Panguru community from March 2011 to the recent hui held at Waipuna Marae 19-20 July 2013. This report will focus on the information extracted and collated from these hui, highlighting key themes and overarching principles which arose from these discussions and some points for further consideration at our next working party meeting. Background 1. In March 2011 MEA Ltd (Mita and Kaye-Maree Dunn) & Te Kiko Charitable Trust began a journey with 12 whanau spread right across the wider Panguru community. The journey was aptly named Whakauka Whanau (The preservation of family) where the vision of the kaupapa is stronger individuals = stronger whanau = stronger marae = stronger hapu. The initial concept was to pilot the programme with two whanau from each Marae who were active in the community and were supported by their Marae Chairs. One of the key outcomes of this kaupapa has been the way in which the whanau were able to re-engage meaningfully with each other, their community and the surrounding environment. This was demonstrated best during a process and practice known as the Permablitz. A Permablitz is a process where one whanau invites others to come and do something at their whare. Whanau would bring something to eat, a willingness to work or learn and something to trade. During the Permablitz, whanau were quick to adopt teamwork and co-operation (awhi mai, awhi atu) and practiced the finer points of aroha through gifting their time, effort and a little something to go onto the trade table to be exchanged at the end of the day. Throughout the journey whanau constantly shared that this is what our old people used to do back in the good old days. Working with these whanau to develop their own whanau ora plans was beneficial in many ways. The whanau plans covered most areas spanning whanau management systems, relationships, education, business, whenua, finance, culture, spirituality & housing. This provided whanau the opportunity to take a holistic view of their own whanau needs and requirements, but, more importantly allowed many of them to realise that their needs and requirements are directly interlinked with the needs and requirements of their wider whanau, their neighbours and the environment they share. To date ten whanau plans have been completed which has the potential to impact over 120 individual whanau members. 2. Whanau that were engaged in the Whakauka whanau process were able to identify many of the key issues impacting their whanau and wider community in particular the number of organisations/trusts in the community where people did not know what was going on. From these hui arose the Panguru Pow Wow, a panui edited by Jill Paaka to keep whanau informed of activities in the community. It became apparent that in order to create/maintain whanau ora, there was a need for all whanau and the wider community to be included and engaged in a larger conversation. Two of the whakauka whanau members were involved with the North Hokianga Development Trust and it was asked if

the Trust would support a community hui and invite whanau to engage and korero about circumstances relevant to the community. 3. In August 2012 the North Hokianga Development Trust in partnership with MEA Limited helped to initiate back to back meetings to look at how our whanau could support kaupapa that will create and provide opportunities to actualise the full potential of our wider community. Approximately 70 people attended over the two days offering diverse views throughout the hui. Key themes that emerged from these hui were: the health and total wellbeing of all whnau, housing, economic development and ways to carry the kaupapa forward i.e. legal entities, structures etc; This initial community hui also provided an opportunity for Pa Tate to demonstrate and share his knowledge of whakapapa and pepeha and how we connect with one another. The hui was such a success the community called for another follow up hui that would bring together as many of our current leaders, movers and shakers as possible to continue the momentum that had been generated. It was agreed that each komiti marae and as many of the existing trusts and organisations within the community be invited to attend. It was also agreed that Pa Tate would co-facilitate the next hui with Mita and Kaye-Maree. 4. On July 19 and 20 2013 the North Hokianga Development Trust in partnership with Pa Tate and MEA Limited organised the next community hui at Waipuna Marae. The primary focus of the hui was to provide an opportunity for our main bodies within the community to come together and discuss the potential of working collectively he mahi kotahi tatou. There was an intentional focus of contacting, engaging and inviting each Chairperson, committee members and delegates from all 6 of our marae, the existing Trusts and other managers of organisations in the community. Each marae provided a koha or in kind support to assist with the running costs of the hui with aroha being expressed in different ways by others. The hui covered areas in: whakapapa, whanaungatanga and tikanga and touched on overarching principles and future aspirations of those present. The intended outcomes of the hui was to enable: a. b. c. d. individuals to have a greater understanding of who they are and where they fit in the community whanau to start preparing for future developments and ready ourselves to provide direction of what happens in our community, on our own terms whanau to consider the possibility of a wider community based structure or forum/council that will complement and enhance what is already in place whanau to have a better understanding of the range of developments/initiatives that have taken place historically in our community (What were they? Key Learnings)
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately we were unable to meet all the intended outcomes (Part D). However, it was evident from the whanau who attended that they care deeply about the future of our community. This was demonstrated not only by the attendance and participation of our whanau, but, also through the korero outlining a desire to ensure that we work together to uphold and strengthen the legacy that was left to us by our tupuna in order to benefit our current and future generations. It was also acknowledged that the North Hokianga Development Trust on its own would not be able to carry this mahi forward. Instead a collaborative approach from everyone in the community was invited.

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Working Committee

5. An interim working party was established as a result of the Community hui at Waipuna. Members of the working party are: Wendy Ferguson and Jean Martin North Hokianga Development Trust (NHDT), Rongo Makara Panguru Development Trust Board (PDTB) and Panguru Motuti Trust, Andrew Kendall (Te Puna Topu and Waireia Trusts), Abe Witana (Waipuna Chair and TROTR delegate), Mita and Kaye-Maree Dunn (MEA Ltd Ngatimanawa Marae) and Maureen Dunn (Whanau Rep and Ngatimanawa). Their role is to meet, share the key outcomes with their respective groups and get their feedback and help co-ordinate and deliver the next meeting proposed September 7 at Motuti Marae. 6. Key groups that were identified that could help to support our community development process were: Individuals/Whanau Our six marae Motuti, Waipuna, Ngatimanawa, Waihou, Waiparera and Matihetihe North Hokianga Development Trust (NHDT) Panguru Development Trust Board (PDTB) Waireia Trust Te Puna Topu o Hokianga Trust Panguru Motuti Trust

Other key groups identified by the community included: Kuia & Kaumatua Panguru sports club Board of Trustees from our kura Warawara komiti Te Runanga o Te Rarawa Whare Karakia (church)

Summary of Community Feedback

Through the information gathered at this hui it is clear that our whanau understand what is needed to help make the community prosper and thrive once again. However, it was also clearly evident that leadership, support and resources were needed to mobilise the community and make things happen. As the kaupapa of our hui was community development it was essential that we fully understand and appreciate our whakapapa connections to each other and how this can help us work together today. Pa Tates role in sharing practical case studies and the many roles and obligations that we hold as whanau and hapu under the principles of tika, pono, aroha and teina/tuakana helped to solidify a deeper understanding of who we are and where we may fit. Discussion groups were also formed over the two day hui with a view to share ideas and aspirations. Two questions were asked: 1) What are the key overarching principles you would like the community to work towards? 2) How would you make that happen?

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The key themes to come from this korero were: a willingness to work together, the need for an entity/structure to carry the kaupapa forward that is representative of all, the need to engage rangatahi and tamariki in the korero, to improve communication, to tidy our own backyards, the importance of kaitiakitanga, supporting young parents, developing co-operatives, addressing our historical issues and developing relationships so we can address our current social and economic issues. Refer to appendices for full notes from the hui.

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Appendix 1 Notes from Waipuna Hui Group One Key Questions What are the issues that are important to us as a community? What are the key principles you would like the community to work towards? KOTAHITANGA TE RANGATIRATANGA Social Cultural and Health Aroha Being supportive, caring for each other and Self - Health and Wellbeing. Tiaki our elderly and those living alone. Culture Marae Whakapono, Church etc Rangatahi The welfare of our young is our future, reinforcing our tikanga, making it engaging for our whangaitanga with our tamariki, not necessarily with your own but the extended ones. Sponsor a Rangatahi to attend the hui Environmental Kaiktiakitanga Looking after land, sea, resources eg: rubbish, protecting food sources Economics Maximising current assets, creating new opportunities and businesses becoming selfsustaining Connectivity

How to action our whakaaro Te Kaikokiri (Initiator) US all of us here today Te Kaiwhakatara (finding options) all the roopu Te Kaihohourongo Marae/Church, Kuia/Kaumatua & Pa o o o Kia mau tonu I nga tohutohu o nga Matua Tupuna Aroha Engage and communicate with each other Have a group that lobbies/applies for funding

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Group 2 He aha nga mea nui What are the most important things for us to consider Teamwork Respecting one another Manaakitanga tetahi ki tetahi Supporting one another Good communication, listening, sharing Inter-generational young + old Health + Wellbeing Environmental health whenua/ Economic Prosperity

Te Oranga Whanui

Shared Vision + Common Practices = Action Young people well grounded, then a way to gain skills, experience, further education We have to take responsibility for our own future as a community rangatiratanga Retain an active and productive relationship with our whenua he tohu a symbol of a rich life Pride in ourselves as individuals, whanau, hapu, hapori Productive relationships with outside agencies, councils, organisations where they respect and value our community Leadership Group developed Motuti to Mitimiti Maintain health services importance of primary health Support for young families, parenting skills, networks Build on potential of relationship with TROTR and the changing world in relation to treaty settlement Build on potential of better relationships amongst our marae

How are we going to get there? Provide more support for some of the existing groups and initiatives eg Kaumatua/kuia group, Permablitz, Kapa Haka, Warawara Kaitiaki Development of support group/network for young parents/whanau Walkway developments fitness, small tourism ventures Creation of appropriate legal entities to enable management/governance/funding of new initiatives eg experience with waterline Exploration of co-operatives in todays world eg. Honey, tourism Recognise the best size/scale for activity whanau, marae, hapu, community or runanga? Application and transmission of the key values/concepts from the valuable institutions of our experience (church, marae, home, etc) within the realities/context of todays world. Role modeling (positive) providing good examples to guide and inspire the actions and aspirations of Rangatahi Strategic planning Action Training, skill development, supervision/mentoring Liaison, cooperative relationship with the school and possibly with wananga, Northtec Get involved in relationship with DOC (Crown) embodied in treaty settlement Building capacity of entities

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Group 3 Main Point: Tidying our backyard Discussion Roopu Boxer, Ben, Minnie, Mabel Tatiana, Brigid Why? How? Form body of Reps from Each Marae Church Marae Schools Whanau Consultation Permission Consistent Communication Updates Hui for planning Water? Projects for cleaning lands Economically depressed area where whanau love to return Need for housing and a cleanup of our lands Ongoing fight with land policies and courts More access to resources, include education Sporting facilities and own maori history Possibility of land co-op to utilise dormant lands needs planning/workable timeframes, physical support with no government assistance Communication

Group 4 What are the most important things for us to consider? Our Tamariki We need to build for ourselves those that are here today Hui - Seeking help from other marae kaimahi kaitautoko Communication - appropriate Training Involving our tamariki more in community activities How? Get funding Reo Whakapakari Wananga Training Caregiving People, Resource, Trainers Ask Medical Eg Defribrilator Community Building Capacity

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Appendix 2 - Previous Community Hui Report

WHAT WENT ON - at the WIDER PANGURU COMMUNITY HUI?

Held Aug 27 / 28 at the Panguru Restaurant Organised by the North Hokianga Development Trust Facilitated by M.E.A Limited - Mita and Kaye-Maree Dunn A big thank you to the people who came together, from Motukaraka, Motut, Panguru, Waihou, Te Karaka, Rangi Point and Mitimiti, for attending the hui and bringing your dreams and visions to discuss and co-create a better future. The purpose of the Community Hui was to discuss the following: Identify and discuss future initiatives that will elevate our community health and wellbeing Identify and discuss ways to support current local initiatives that are currently underway Explore the shared visions and values of the community in order to establish a united approach and plan of action Discuss and possibly decide upon the best way/group to carry these kaupapa forward

DREAMS and VISIONS HEALTH AND TOTAL WELLBEING OF ALL WHNAU

We understand who we are and how we are connected to one another Our people are fit, happy and connected. We strengthen our marae and share knowledge of our Tikanga We are empowered to care for our spiritual, physical, social and environmental health. We clean up our natural environment and take responsibility as kaitiaki We grow good food and reduce dependence on alcohol, drugs and tobacco. We have a traditional healing centre and a sports and recreation centre. We have community fitness activities and better care and connection for our elderly.

HOUSING
Building papakainga, our whanau have access to low cost, quality, insulated housing. Our houses are sustainable and built using local labour and materials. We all have good water and we generate our own electricity.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We explore how best to utilise the skills and resources of the wider community to collectively work together to help each other and to develop our whanau, hapu, marae. We train our people locally, teaching te reo, tikanga, trade, caregiving, gardening skills etc. We develop innovative pilot employment programmes that can be shared with others. With knowledge of sustainable land management and working in harmony with Papatuanuku, we grow and trade our own fruit, vegetables, meat, kai moana, bees, eggs, dairy products and other food products to sustain our wider community. We will seek to grow different species for oil, biofuel, and construction. We will explore the benefits of business enterprises in forestry, farming, bees and horses. Tourism and construction, weed and pest control and caring for our elderly and those who need extra support are all sources of employment which strengthen our communities. We have a resilient local economy which stays strong and keeps our people in productive work.

DREAM to REALITY
We will achieve these things through; Whakaktahi Tatou - Paddling the same waka together Long Term Community Planning Hpori/Community Ktahitanga/Unity Whnaungatanga We can make happen what most of the world can only ever dream about. We are rich in land and natural resources, in skills, in whanau and in being mori. We are confident that there is the knowledge and the funding support to get us started. We can and will do this.

WHERE to FROM HERE

A series of intensive follow up planning wananga starting with an open wider community hui at Ngatimanawa Marae where we will focus on the following: Whakawhanaungatanga and Tikanga A discussion regarding the feasibility/potential of a Marae/Hapu forum, followed by an explorative, creative planning and implementation process facilitated by Mita and Kaye-Maree Dunn Come join us for this hui at NgatiManawa Marae where we will discuss and consider the co-creation of a detailed strategy and action plan for our wider community moving forward. Dates to be advised. Manaak whenua, manaak tangata, haere whakamua

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