Analysis of representative models A PSGE for Ngātiwai Analysis of representative models

“A starting point for discussion” What is a PSGE? How will representatives be elected to the PSGE? Options for electing trustees (what have other iwi done?) Advantages and disadvantages for Ngātiwai “A starting point for discussion”

What is a PSGE? Post Settlement Governance Entity Holds and manages settlement assets on behalf of the beneficiaries of the settlement Meets Crown requirements & reflects needs of claimant community What does a PSGE do? Represents the claimant community Operates as a commercial business Delivers services and other benefits to iwi members Works closely with central and local government

(Incorporated Charitable Trust) PSGE Private Trust Charitable Arm (Incorporated Charitable Trust) Commercial Arm (Company)

Crown requirements The PSGE must: Adequately represent all members of the claimant group Have transparent decision-making and dispute resolution purposes Be fully accountable to the whole claimant group The beneficiaries of the settlement and the beneficiaries of the PSGE must be identical

5 electoral models Vote via your Marae Vote via your Hapū Vote as an individual Vote in a takiwā Combination – more than one vote …with lots of variations

Members vote for a representative through their marae Each marae appoints a representative on the PSGE PSGE represents all members

Members vote for a representative through their hapū Each hapū appoints a representative on the PSGE PSGE represents all members

Members vote individually for their preferred candidate Variation: candidates endorsed by marae or hapū The highest polling candidates are appointed to the PSGE PSGE represents all members

Members vote for a candidate in their takiwā The highest polling candidates from each electorate are appointed to the PSGE PSGE represents all members

Members vote through (a) their marae and (b) their hapū Each marae and hapū appoints a representative on the PSGE PSGE represents all members

4 issues for Ngātiwai to consider Submissions on DoM “stronger voice for hapū” (or marae) consistency with Ngātiwai tikanga accountability / transparency Ngātiwai hapū with separate settlements Relationship of PSGE to NTB & MIO Efficiency / cost of governance

Advantages and Disadvantages Marae Familiarity Info on affiliation Represents all Ngātiwai Can replace NTB Can act as MIO Perceived as continuation of status quo Large PSGE (14) Hapū Fresh approach Need info on affiliation Need to consider hapū with separate settlements Possibly cannot replace NTB / MIO Large PSGE (13-15) Individual Fresh approach Simple Skilled candidates Able to be tailored Covers all Ngātiwai Can replace NTB Can act as MIO Disproportionate representation?