Follow up to Maori Land Court Meeting 22 November

The Trust had an appointment at the Aotea Maori Land Court this day to change and appoint trustees as well as review it.

This meeting was called at the Whanganui RSA at 1pm to discuss any matters arising from it.

Matters arising from Maori Land Court meeting

Appoint a Deputy Chairperson

The Maori Land Court judge thought it prudent that the Trust consider appointing a Deputy in the absence of the Chairperson being available. The Chairperson Waru Allen had sent his apologies due to illness.

The matter was put before the Trustees and determined that a Deputy be appointed. Nominations were called for the position.

A Thompson nominated C Paki. T Manawaroa – Te Aweawe seconded it.

L Manawaroa nominated D Paki. D Paki replied he would rather be the guy doing the ‘mahi’ in the background but would accept the position if nominated.

It was put to a vote and a motion passed that C Paki be appointed Deputy Chairman.

Baches

During Court proceedings C Paki mentioned to the Judge that the Trust was in good shape however the “baches situation” was a concern to everyone.

A number of parties had different views on what should happen to the baches on the property. All original bach-holders signed Memorandum of Understanding forms and one of the main points was that they applied to the original owners with life-time interests only. This was confirmed by L Manawaroa.

The Judge agreed that there were a variety of issues that needed to be resolved and asked the Trust to provide a progress report to him within six months.

It was agreed that the Trust would debate the matter at our next meeting.

Other business

Expenses

C Paki asked if the Trust could reimburse his travel costs from Auckland to attend Trust meetings.

He had spent close on $1000 this year on travel to attend meetings and did not want to bear the burden alone. L Manawaroa disagreed saying she would prefer local people as costs would be less and attendance could be an issue. D Paki asked whether any trustees were receiving fees. No-one could answer properly yes or no.

It was ascertained that C Paki wanted to be involved with helping progress the Trust forward and that it was a fair and reasonable request.

It was put to a vote and a motion passed that C Paki be reimbursed all past and current travel costs to attend Trust meetings.

Next Meeting

We discussed possible dates for our next meeting.

Still to be determined.

Aotea Maori Land Court meeting 22 November 2011

The Trust had an appointment at the Aotea Maori Land Court this day to change and appoint trustees as well as review it.

Trustees replaced:
* Frances Huwyler (resigned)
* Anita Seymour (non attendance)
* Arapiu (non attendance)
* Nahona Paki (deceased)
* Whare Te Maari (deceased)

Trustees re-confirmed

* Waru Allen (gave apologies due to illness)
* Mary Ruihi Smith Topine (need to confirm)
* Ruihi Manawaroa (Aunty Lil)
* Mary Wakefield

New Trustees

* Tohe Manawaroa-Te Aweawe
* Casey Patena Mariu Paki
* Albert Rongonui Thompson
* Karen Ann Boyce
* Davey Maanuera Paki

The Court then opened the floor to see if anyone had anything to say.

I brought up the issue of Whanau being unhappy with people having baches on the property. A debate ensued with the result being that the Court wanted a progress report in six months. It was something that needed to be clarified so everyone knew where they stood.

The Court then suggested that the Trust elect a deputy chairperson if the chairman was unwell or in hospital regularly.

The Court then thanked everyone for their time and looked forward to our report in six months