2. Survey Results

3. 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

4. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

9. Communications You have said: EMAIL WEBSITE FACEBOOK
RADIO
VIDEO BLOG
What we have done:
Set up an for this purpose:
One page website online to access documents to read and download:
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.

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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