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

2. “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”

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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?