• 1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
  • 2 NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
  • 3 NGĀ KŌRERO A TE kahika / Chairperson ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Deputy Chairperson Hilda Halkyard-Harawira: Last weekend, delegates from the Pacific gathered under the name Te Kuaka, united in their resistance to nuclear bases in the region. Mihi was extended to those who have recently passed. Deputy Chairperson Halkyard-Harawira acknowledged two individuals: Don Bellingham from Kaitāia, who granted permission over 30 years ago for Te Hiku Media to establish a transmitter. Robert Ludbrook, a lawyer from Auckland, recognized for his advocacy on behalf of Māori and Pasifika communities, notably during the Dawn Raids. Te Arikinui Ngā Wai hono i te pō is anticipated to visit Te Aupouri on 29 November. The Waharoa of Waimanoni Marae will be opened on 30 November; all are welcome to attend. Congratulations were offered to Chair Harry Burkhardt for his recent award recognizing efforts in environmental waste repurposing, alongside Karleen Everitt, who also received an award for her contributions. Councillor Tāmati Rākena: Councillor Rākena commemorated He Whakaputanga, the Declaration of Independence signed on 28 October 1835, with an event hosted by Ngāti Kawa and Ngāti Rāhiri at Waitangi, which brought together hapū, iwi, and whānau from across the district. He noted the Council’s vision aligns with Section 32 and the 2100 report’s Te Pae o Uta, ensuring that kaupapa central to council processes honour these significant historical events. Councillor Rākena recognized that these annual commemorations coincide with the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including the Waimate North signing on 10 February and the largest signing at Māngungu on 12 February. This year marks 189 years since the signing of He Whakaputanga. Chairperson Harry Burkhardt: Chairperson Burkhardt acknowledged the kawe mate for Selwyn Murupaenga, which will be held tomorrow with Ngāti Rēhia, followed by Ngāti Kahu at Oturu, and at Te Hāpua on Saturday. Chairperson Burkhardt shared that a delegation recently visited Beijing, where discussions took place with representatives from China, Japan, and Alaska on Kuaka and the shared values and benefits of collaboration. The Chair noted that agenda item 7.1, Simpson Grierson Legal Opinion on Māori Ward Poll Requirements, will now be discussed in the public portion of the meeting, as legal privilege has been waived. 4 ngā tono kōrero / Deputation
    • Tabled at Meeting (4.1) Tabled at meeting
    • Tabled at Meeting (3.1) Tabled at meeting
  • 5 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes
    • 4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda Item   
  • 6 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports
    • 5.1 Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē Variation to Speed Limits Agenda Item   
  • 7 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
    • 6.1 North Hokianga Roading Working Group Update Agenda Item   
    • 6.2 Arotake Whakaahuatanga Tangata - Representation Review 2024 Final Determination Agenda Item   
    • 6.3 Whenua Māori - Freehold Land Rating Relief Agenda Item   
    • 6.4 Local Water Done Well - Creating a Utilities Entity (and a Waters Industry) Agenda Item   
    • 6.5 Far North District Council (FNDC) Waitangi Day Commemorations 2025 Update Agenda Item   
    • 6.6 Te Kuaka- Te Ao Māori Committee Open Resolutions Update October 2024 Agenda Item   
    • New Item (8.1) Minor Item not on the Agenda
  • 9 Meeting Close