MAORI ACTION PLAN. Background. Purpose. Strategic framework

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1 Background MAORI ACTION PLAN Auckland Council is committed to meeting its broader legal obligations to Māori and has adopted the Māori Responsiveness Framework (MRF) to guide Council and CCO operations. The goals of the MRF are to: foster more positive and productive relationships between Council and Māori develop the ability of Council and its people to respond more effectively to Māori contribute to Māori wellbeing by developing strong Māori communities Waterfront Auckland (WA) has delivered a number of initiatives that have contributed to good Māori outcomes for both Auckland s waterfront and the organisation. This includes among others: an active programme of consultation and information sharing with Iwi, including in regards to investment opportunities on the waterfront. This was recently formalised through the adoption of the Māori Engagement Policy. WA also consults with Māori through the resource consents process. support for events such as the Matariki and Atamira festivals support for Iwi projects such as Te Waka Māori and in providing procurement opportunities for Iwi incorporating Māori art into the public realm such as Shed 10 inclusion of Māori design principles in policy documents such as the Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) and design guidelines for Wynyard Central research that identifies areas of cultural significance on the waterfront such as the Heritage Study undertaken for the Waterfront Plan various placemaking activities that have included elements of Māori culture WA commissioned Heta Hudson of Crowe Horwath to review the existing planning documents across Council, identify areas of strategic alignment where WA can effectively contribute to the MRF, and propose corresponding actions (this background document is available upon request). The Māori Action Plan (MAP) is a strategic document produced by WA as a result of that Report as well the consultation made with key stakeholders within WA. Purpose The purposes of the MAP are to: provide the strategy and actions that will promote Maori responsiveness in WA s current and future activities, and give effect to the MRF. Strategic framework Fourteen strategic documents and projects were reviewed to identify areas of strategic alignment (see Figure 1 below). The Report suggests that WA should focus on the areas of stakeholder engagement, culture and heritage, kaitiakitanga, and tourism and economic. One of the Auckland Plan s desired outcomes is that Māori identity will be Auckland s point of difference in the world. The relevant strategic direction is to enable Māori aspirations through recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ Treaty of Waitangi and customary rights and lifting significantly Māori social and economic well-being. The Māori Plan provides clarity to Council and CCOs as to what Maori want and the basis for measuring changes to Māori wellbeing. The Waterfront Plan commits to the inclusion of Māori culture and philosophies in the of the waterfront. Council s Economic Development Strategy (EDS) has identified the Māori economy as a vital component of Auckland s growth. U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 1

2 Figure 1. Strategic framework Focus areas Stakeholder engagement Māori stakeholders can add value to WA s projects and operations through meaningful, timely and inclusive engagement. It is a priority of the Auckland Plan to enable tangata whenua co-management of the natural resources, by incorporating Māori values, culture and beliefs in all policies by Ensuring ongoing integrated Iwi engagement with WA at strategic and project level will provide Māori with investment, economic and social opportunities, and a significant role in contributing to good environmental outcomes for the waterfront. Culture and heritage A priority of the Economic Development Strategy is to transform Auckland into a vibrant, creative international city that promotes Māori culture as its unique visitor, talent, and investment proposition. The Auckland Design Manual (ADM) recognises Iwi as critical to capturing appropriate Māori narratives in design. The SDF seeks to work with Iwi on projects that promote cultural values. Developing cultural action points for the waterfront will provide economic opportunities for Māori, enhance waterfront activities for both domestic and international visitors, and contribute to the Waterfront Plan s public waterfront goal. Kaitiakitanga Iwi and WA share common aspirations toward improving environmental outcomes. It is a priority of the Auckland Plan to explore partnerships with Iwi in order to protect Māori heritage. The SDF also provides for this partnership, particularly during the consideration of proposals. A theme called Taiao was included in the ADM to promote active kaitiakitanga in design, for example, in using locally-sourced hard landscape and building materials that are of high cultural value to Iwi. Increasing kaitiakitanga expression in WA s projects and operations will enhance or restore Taonga Māori on the waterfront and chart a sustainable future where Māori are kaitiaki of the environment. Tourism and economic The Economic Development Strategy supports Iwi in exploring their potential for establishing Māori entrepreneurship and points of difference for Auckland, and in developing integrated communication network that utilises Māori media, in order to facilitate partnership opportunities for tourism. The Auckland Visitor Plan advocates for greater Māori presence in Auckland s attractions, public spaces and frontline visitor services. Increasing the role and presence of Māori in tourism and economic on the waterfront will contribute to Waterfront Plan s smart-working waterfront goal. Actions The proposed actions for each focus area are listed in Table 1, which include the tasks for the next two years, ongoing work, resources required, and key stakeholders within and outside of WA. U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 2

3 Table 1. Actions Actions Stakeholder engagement 1. Build on existing consultation processes with Iwi to assist in the of strategic plans and ongoing advice to WA. This will be implemented through the recentlyapproved Māori Engagement Policy. Implement Maori Engagement Policy Acknowledge and communicate WA s relationship with Iwi Increase integration of Iwi in the strategic planning and project planning process Implement Māori Engagement Policy Current budget WA staff, Iwi 2. Develop communication protocols with Iwi representatives to respond to matters of significance and/or opportunities i.e. Major Events. Document and formalise WA s approach to culturally significant and ceremonial events including powhiri and whakatau events for visiting officials, delegations, new staff, and openings of new public spaces and or buildings, and deaths. WA to leverage their existing sponsorship of events to include a agreement for cultural services to WA Ongoing policy implemented Internal Communications resource to be utilised. WA placemaking and communications teams 3. Staff training opportunities identified to build internal capacity within Waterfront Auckland to understand and discuss issues relating to their day-to-day engagement with Maori stakeholders. The goal is to provide a platform for key relationships to be built at an operational level. It is suggested that training could be undertaken in both informal and formal settings i.e. marae based, field based cultural heritage workshops etc. Develop and host a series of lunchtime learnings covering te reo, tikanga, kaitiakitanga, waterfront cultural history, Auckland-Iwi projects, and WA Maori engagement policies and procedures. Appropriate communication channels between WA staff and key relationships are understood Collation of useful materials for staff including a glossary of common phrases and words for staff and other things coming out of the lunchtime learnings Staff has a sound understanding of issues relating to Maori participation in WA. Ongoing policy implemented Ongoing training as required OPEX budget from Strategy Group WA staff U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 3

4 Council training opportunities are communicated to staff Organise a specific training program for front line staff (kiosk and Queens wharf) on te reo and tikanga, if more is needed than the lunch time learning. 4. Creation of a Maori Planning & Design Internship to support WA work programme, and provide Maori students with an opportunity for reallife work experience. Identification and selection process implemented Annual internship Annual internship Existing HR resources to be utilised. WA Strategy and Development teams Culture and Heritage 5. Ensure that Maori culture and heritage is reflected in planning, design and on the waterfront and opportunities for promoting cultural values are identified. WA has previously commissioned studies that identified sites of cultural significance on the waterfront to ensure that opportunities are taken to express and celebrate Maori culture. These opportunities will include appropriate cultural narratives, options to express cultural values (i.e. whakairo) and designs that can be used as part of WA s wider and communication strategies. Include in the WA Procurement Policy to ensure that design briefs and RFPs require Maori cultural input. Inclusion in the of WA designs and plans Inclusion in the of WA designs and plans Current OPEX budget to be allocated to develop policy. WA Development Group 6. Appointment of Maori design professional to the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Appointment process implemented Ongoing position on TAG Ongoing position on TAG Existing OPEX Budget WA Development Group U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 4

5 Identify Maori designers and architects to be included on the WA Design Register. 7. Look for opportunities to promote the use of te reo Māori within WA area of influence, including the naming of new streets, buildings, spaces, communication channels including external communications, frontline staff and website. Opportunities will be explored in the implementation of the Wynyard Central Ongoing Ongoing WA Development Group, partners, Local Board, Council 8. Ensure that opportunities to capture and express iwi/hapu cultural narratives are identified in future and placemaking projects and building on current projects e.g. the recent The Many Lovers of Auckland Campaign. This may include events, art and signage. Iwi to be included in the design of the narrative for for the Waterfront Centre Iwi engaged in the implementation of any projects with story telling opportunities such as the Many Lovers of Auckland Campaign or Heritage Trail Ongoing CAPEX budget to be 9. Events - Develop a programme of Māori focused events that showcase Māori Arts and Culture and integrates seamlessly with existing and proposed waterfront activities as well as other Auckland Council CCO s events. The events programme should also investigate opportunities for Maori culture to enhance existing events i.e. Auckland Anniversary Proposed events include: Matariki Festival Maori Culture & Art Series within Shed 10 and The Cloud (during Cruise Ship season) Waka festival is developed with ATEED and Iwi to be delivered in 2015, the 175 th anniversary of the signing of the treaty. (Wide support from Iwi and included as a priority in recent work by Te Waka Angamua and Economic Development). Ongoing support for and promotion of Matariki festival. Resource allocated to develop and coordinate a Maori events programme and schedule Budgets to support events confirmed (including in-kind and cash contributions) Key Maori events are programmed into events schedules Maori focused events are integrated as part of the wider events calendar Maori focused events are integrated as part of the wider events calendar In conjunction with ATEED CAPEX budgets to be U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 5

6 Waka Festival 2015 Waitangi Celebrations Atamira Maori in the City Waka Programme to support Auckland Anniversary 10. Events Support and Promotion Create family friendly options to encourage wider cross-section of communities to participate in Maori (and Non-Maori) focused events. This may explore: Free public transport options for Auckland residents that live beyond 4 bus stages Participant discounts for local restaurants/eateries i.e. Waitangi specials, food stalls Sponsored fun competitions and promotional giveaways that leverage the event i.e. Waterfront Bombing Competition as part of Waitangi Day celebrations, Waka Races, Boat Rides and Educational Tours around the Waterfront A review of Waterfront Auckland s Placemaking programme will identify opportunities to increase participation of Maori at the waterfront. Options are budgeted and included in ongoing events Options are budgeted and included in ongoing events Within current budget. CAPEX budget to be WA Placemaking team, ATEED, AT 11. Provide support and input into the of iconic Cultural Arts Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau to promote Māori art and culture locally and internationally Advocate for and participate in an investigation of the of a Cultural Arts Centre somewhere on the waterfront Business Case completed for consideration Investment proposals developed Investment decision made. Budget to complete to be considered alongside ATEED, IMSB and other relevant Council agencies. 12. Work with Iwi and education provider to develop a cultural education programme that incorporates Maori environmental and culture values and can be delivered to school groups and included within the North Wharf Workshops Explore the potential of an education programme for delivery via the placemaking progamme (North Wharf workshops) or Waterfront Centre Programme initiated. Ongoing OPEX budget to be Ministry of Education, Schools, WA Place making team U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 6

7 13. Support a Waka Mahuhu restoration and location project for permanent cultural presence along the waterfront and within events. Explore potential with Iwi to consider demand, options and support required. Restoration project underway. Restoration project completed CAPEX budget to be This location could be a centre-piece to house waka-ama or provide a berth for Waka Hourua. This could be an attractor for Maori families to frequent the Waterfront and fits with the wider council waka strategy being developed. Kaitiakitanga 14. Develop a programme in partnership with Mana Whenua to educate Waterfront Auckland employees, developers and the public on Māori environmental values. Staff Training programme above is inclusive of Maori environmental values Ongoing training programme Ongoing training programme To be incorporated into Staff Training above and developed as a public resource as part of cultural asset. 15. Procurement opportunities such as plants from Iwi nurseries for waterfront and remediation projects. Underway Ongoing Ongoing Resourced by project budgets Tourism and economic 16. Provide input and support to the Maori tourism strategies incorporated into the ATEED Visitor Plan WA is a strategic partner for Waterfront related Maori tourism activity. Maori Tourism Project Lead appointed internally WA working collaboratively with Maori tourism operators Ongoing Partnership Project Lead assigned to liaise with ATEED U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 7

8 17. Project Lead assigned to target Maori engagement of Wynyard Central Precinct opportunities. In particular Investment and land opportunities Contract and Employment opportunities resulting from design, building and construction projects Inclusion in social and housing opportunities Project Lead assigned to ensure that key relationships are established with Mana Whenua representatives. Wynyard Central partners and their construction companies encouraged to participate in Maori youth employment programmes to provide employment opportunities. Comms strategy to include promotion to Maori networks, as appropriate. Ongoing engagement and relationship Ongoing engagement and relationship Existing Internal Project Leads WA Development and Property Teams 18. Identify and develop relationships with Maori business networks to support the promotion of the Innovation Precinct and attract Māori businesses. Promotion can include: Presentations to Maori business networks Key channel partner engagement i.e. ATEED, IMSB, Te Waka Angamua, TPK, private business networks Identify opportunities to make introductions to connect Tribal leaders and Maori business leaders to international delegations to grow networks and investment opportunities for Maori. A unique hosting offer could be part of this. Advocate to ATEED for a database of key partner relationships to enable above. Ongoing engagement and relationship Ongoing engagement and relationship Existing Internal Project Leads Comms strategy to include promotion to Maori networks U:\CCO\Waterfront Development Agency\21_Strategy and Planning\Strategic_Documents\Maori_Action_Plan\ Maori Action Plan_FINAL.docx 8