Survey Results

Reasons for the Survey To inform the Joint Hapū Committee as to people’s thoughts and contributions to this important kaupapa. To provide an opportunity for people who are not able to attend fortnightly Joint Hapu Hui, and monthly Hapu hui

Who Responded to the Survey? Method of engagement 1.At a Joint Hapu Hui held on Saturday 9th September 2017 (Kanohi ki te kanohi), and 2. Online Survey for one week from Wednesday 13th – Wednesday 20th September 2017 The survey was widely available both in print and online and promoted actively online and within whanau networks Total Responses: 52

1% Not familiar at all and I’m not interested in the Bill 30% Not familiar at all but I am interested to find our more information 35% Somewhat familiar and I would like to find further information 1% Very familiar and I’m not interested in the Bill 33% Very familiar and I would like to know how I can contribute towards due diligence of the Bill?

Of those who indicated their willingness to help towards the Due diligence of the Bill, the committee now need to contact you to see what areas you can help – Thank you

Communications You have said: EMAIL WEBSITE FACEBOOK RADIO VIDEO BLOG What we have done: Set up an email for this purpose: waitarahapuinfo@gmail.com One page website online to access documents to read and download: http://teatiawa.iwi.nz/manukorihi-otaraua-hapu-info-waitara-lands-bill/ Facebook – 3 options Waitara Land Bill Noticeboard for Otaraua and Manukorihi Hapū Otaraua Hapū Manukorihi Hapū In contact with Te Korimako O Taranaki to share panui and media releases In talks with Te Kotahitanga O Te Atiawa to assist and develop video blogs and further media coverage.

Kanohi ki te Kanohi Monthly Hapu Hui Otaraua Hapu – 1st Sunday of the Month (except January) Manukorihi Hapu – 2nd Sunday of the Month (except January)

Kanohi ki te Kanohi Joint Hapu Hui October Wananga: Friday 6th –Sat 7th October, 5pm Owae Marae Whaitara Kaupapa: Historical Rāhoroi te 21 o Whiringa-ā-nuku, tekau matawaa o te ata   Saturday 21st October, 10am Owae Marae Kaupapa: New Plymouth District Council November Rātapu te 5 o Whiringa-ā-rangi, tekau matawaa o te ata Sunday 5th November, 10am Waitara War Memorial Hall (Memorial Place, Whaitara) Kaupapa: Taranaki Regional Council Rātapu te 19 o Whiringa-ā-rangi, tekau matawaa o te ata Sunday 19th November, 10am Owae Marae Whaitara Kaupapa: Properties

Top 3 questions/opinions/views of the Bill - Summary Land – it is stolen, confiscated and needs to be returned no strings attached – Protest! Fight for our rights Water NPDC – should be 100% not 50/50, total autonomy get rid of NPDC TRC Environmental – education. cleaning the river Buying back land Sell to leaseholders Wish to freehold vs Not to freehold No age discrimination to get a loan to purchase Return land to Hapu Address past wrongs to Maori and find a resolution that benefits all Scrap the Bill and the 2 Hapu put forward a new Bill that reflects Hapu needs and wants Falls significantly short of Hapu aspirations for return of whenua Change Street names Investigate claiming Waitara River as a living entity similar to Whanganui Need Crown apology and reconciliation process Historical account needed in Preamble Frequently Asked Questions – BEING DEVELOPED AND WILL BE FINALISED BEFORE NEXT HUI