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Tena tatou Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga i nga tini ahua o te wa.

Ka tuku tenei panui me te aroha ki te tihi o Raukawa ki te Tonga. Anei etehi korero nui mo to tatou Mandated Iwi Organisation (MIO), hei wanangatanga ma tatou. He inoi no te Komiti nana te pouhere nei i whakairo: tirohia, wanangahia.

Nga mihi ki a tatou katoa.

We are currently in the process of establishing our Mandated Iwi Organisation (Raukawa ki Te Tonga Trust). All adult registered members from Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga have received voting papers and a background document explaining what is happening. This is a very important process for all of us and we encourage everyone to participate. You will find on this website the following documents: Please click on the following links to view the documents

•   Final Trust Deed for Raukawa ki Te Tonga Trust ;
•   Summary of Consultation Views ;
•   Ratification Booklet
     (entitled “Mandated Iwi Organisation Ratification Process
                 – 16 August – 10 September 2010”);
•   Registration form for members of Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga ;
•   Maori Fisheries Act 2004.

These documents will give you all the information that you will need in order to decide on how to vote. We are also having an information hui on 28 August 2010 at Raukawa Marae, starting at 2pm. You will have a chance to seek further information about this process at that hui, and we therefore encourage you all to attend.

To help in the exercise of your vote you can vote electronically by clicking below

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT

This is a very important stage for Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga and we encourage everyone to contribute by participating in the voting process. Voting opens on Monday 16 August 2010 and closes at 12pm on Friday 10 September 2010.

Nga mihi nui ki a tatou katoa.

Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga MIO Formation Committee.

Raukawa ki te Tonga M.I.O. Process

Mandated Iwi Organisation for Raukawa ki te Tonga

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

A Raukawa ki te Tonga Fisheries Hui has been called and is taking place this Sunday 8th August at Ngatokowaru Marae, Levin 12noon – 5pm.

Download Fisheries Panui

Rangatahi are especially encouraged to come along and join in the discussions.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

Raukawa ki te Tonga is a recognised iwi under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 (the Act) and, as such, is entitled to receive Treaty of Waitangi fisheries settlement assets from Te Ohu Kai Moana. A committee, known as the MIO Formation Committee, has been set up by Te Runanga o Raukawa Incorporated and other interested parties to develop a mandated iwi organisation for Raukawa ki te Tonga. The committee held a consultation hui at Wehi Wehi Marae on 4th July to present a draft constitutional document and to receive feedback on the Draft Trust Deed. At that hui a request was made for workshops to provide an opportunity for discussion, consultation and feedback.

These hui will be held as follows:

Saturday 24th July 10am - 12noon Te Runanga o Raukawa Office, 3 Keepa Street, Levin

Saturday 24th July 2pm - 4pm Raukawa Marae / Tāringaroa, Mill Road, Ōtaki

Tuesday 27th July 7pm - 9pm Te Runanga o Raukawa Office, 139 South Street, Feilding

We encourage our Raukawa ki te Tonga whānau to attend these workshops. We look forward to receiving your valued comments.

Please click on the following links to access/download relevant M.I.O. information

M.I.O. letter dated 9th July 2010

Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga MIO Formation Committee 12 July, 2010

Summary of Consultation Views and Responses Appendix 1

Trust Deed (Post Consultation hui with tracked changes)

M.I.O. letter dated 9th June 2010

The history of Te Rūnanga O Raukawa stems from the Raukawa Marae Trustees (1936) who were legislated to look after the development of the marae matua of Ngāti Raukawa but over time became involved in a broad range of issues that were Iwi wide by nature. This led to the development of Te Kömiti Whakatinana (1985), which was to later become known as Te Rūnanga O Raukawa (1988). Te Rūnanga o Raukawa Inc is a properly registered organisation, incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.

Te Rūnanga Whāiti, the governing body of the organisation consists of 96 members. The 24 hapū of Ngāti Raukawa elect from their membership a total of 4 hapū members each to serve as members of the organisation. Each hapū select one of the four members to represent their interests at the table of Te Rūnanga Whāiti (the Governance Board).

Te Rūnanga O Raukawa Inc have been offering health, social service and education initiatives since its inception, all of which the iwi believe are critical components that contribute to the well being of their whānau, hapū, iwi and others who reside within the tribal boundary.

All services are offered within the Ngāti Raukawa tribal boundaries defined as

"Mai i Waitapu ki Rangataua, mai i Miria te Kakara ki Kukutauaki"

Te Rūnanga O Raukawa strongly advocates for service provision that focuses on the needs of the individual within the whanau/family and wider social structure, as well as looking for creative solutions within an appropriate cultural context to some of the issues that family/whānau are currently faced with.

STRATEGIC PLAN
For the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2009

Our Mission:
Whakamana (strengthening) the Whānau, Hapū and Iwi of Ngāti Raukawa.
It is only through our Whānau and Hapū that our Iwi will grow and prosper. The Rūnanga has a key role in assisting Hapū achieve tinorangatiratanga.

Our Vision:
A thriving state of existence where our people are proud to be descendants of Ngāti Raukawa.

Our Guiding Principles (Values):

These guiding principles set the boundaries within which we will work and are not to be compromised for financial gain or short term expediency.

Maintaining the mana of our Tupuna
Respect, defend and protect the tikanga, kawa and reo of Ngāti Raukawa;
Guided by tikanga - as opposed to time;
Walking the Talk - leading by example;
Manaakitanga - sharing our knowledge and skills and building the capacity of people around us;
Nuture and foster whānaungatanga;
Aroha ki te tangata (love of the people);
Accountable quality in all that we do;
Monitoring our effectiveness at all times;
Acknowledgement and recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Joint Venture with Crown);
Accountability, transparency, credibility and integrity;
Hard work in the pursuit of our goals;
Celebrating our successes and having lots of fun, laughter and waiata along the way;
Building a strategic culture - a culture where:

people's individual skills are respected and fully utilized;
we dare to challenge the norms, think outside the square;
we are opportunity driven;
we don't just talk about it - we make it happen!
leadership is grown throughout the hapū; and;
trust, honesty and integrity are highly valued.

Te Rūnanga O Raukawa Inc. - Key Strategies: (9)

These Key Strategies will strengthen the Iwi and Hapū of Ngāti Raukawa to achieve our vision of a successful Hapū and a successful Te Rūnanga o Raukawa Inc.

Strategy 1: Strong, Vibrant and Healthy Whānau and Hapū

The good health and wellbeing of our people is achieved through strengthening taha hinengaro, taha tinana, taha wairua, taha Whānau.

Strategy 2: Capacity & Capability

Build the capacity (people power) and capability (effectiveness) of our Whānau, Hapū & Iwi

Strategy 3: Culturally Strong

Preserve & maintain the cultural taonga of Ngāti Raukawa

Strategy 4: Expansive Networks

Enhance and expand our relationships and networks with Hapū, other Iwi, Government and Non-Government agencies.

Strategy 5: Strong Infrastructures

Strengthen the infrastructures (structures, systems, policies and procedures, planning and monitoring) of Ngāti Raukawa

Strategy 6: Effective Representation

Represent Ngāti Raukawa interests effectively and efficiently at all times.

Strategy 7: Protecting and enhancing our Environment

Research, investigate and participate in environmental revitalization projects within Ngāti Raukawa tribal region

Strategy 8: Economically Strong

Pursue commercial and non-commercial opportunities that enhance the well being of Ngāti Raukawa.

Strategy 9: Making our Mark

Brand & Market Ngāti Raukawa as a Leader and Role Model.