Frequently Asked Questions
About Tūhoe
"What role does Tūhoe play in negotiations with the Crown and in the post-settlement process?"
Tūhoe stands proudly in support of Ngāti Ruapani and their efforts toward a settlement that fosters unity among Waikaremoana whānau. Together, we can focus on promoting care, enhancing our capabilities, and ensuring the well-being of Waikaremoana.
As Tūhoe, we are dedicated to our whānau and committed to actively contributing and participating in this journey. By joining forces, we can empower one another and create a brighter future for all of Waikaremoana. Let’s grow together!
The Mandate
What is a mandate and why is the Negotiating Group asking for one?
A mandate is a Crown process to test whether a group is supportive of named representatives to represent their collective interests in settlement negotiations with the Crown.
If a mandate is achieved by nga uri o Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana [the group], then settlement negotiations with the Crown can get underway.
How does this help us?
The Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Negotiating Group has a driven focus to unify differences, end Government influence, and strengthen whānau capability and wellbeing.
The process itself can be difficult. Not everybody has the same amount of information. Rumour and deliberate misinformation will often exist where people think they a better suited for roles than those putting their hands up.
Negotiating Group
How were you appointed to the Negotiating Group?
In May 2016, Toi Kura (previous mandate group) met with the Waikaremoana Tribal Authority to attempt a process of collaboration. Te Tatau Pounamu was also invited to participate in these discussions but was declined. Throughout that period, differing points of view were aired, at times with great difficulty.
Through 18 months of shared discussion, a combined working group was formed in order to test interest in re-trying for a mandate.
In October 2017 the Working Group developed a mandate strategy which it immediately then shared with Te Kūha and Te Waimako marae committees for further distribution and input. In December 2017 at a hui held at Te Kūha Marae, another request was made to Te Tatau Pounamu to participate in the mandate strategy but again they declined.
With feedback inputted, the Working Group involved OTS and progress moved to select a Negotiating Group by which to take the mandate strategy further.
The mandate strategy required that Negotiating Group members be appointed as follows:
• 2 x Te Kūha marae
• 2 x Te Waimako marae
• 1 x Te Toi Kura o Waikaremoana
• 1 x Waikaremoana Tribal Authority
Te Putere marae was invited to be a part of the Board of the Negotiating Group but declined a seat while continuing to particulate in the settlement talks and process.
Each of the marae and the 2 groups all conducted their own processes according to their tikanga to appoint their members.
The Trust Deed
What is a Trust Deed?
A trust deed creates and sets out the conditions of a trust. The Deed contains some of the rules that place obligations on the Trustees to be accountable to their members. The Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Trust is an incorporated Charitable Trust, and as a minimum requires such reporting to its members.
Register with NRMW
You can register online, print and email the completed form to registration@nrmw.co.nz, or register in person at any ratification and information hui.