(AGENPARL) – WELLINGTON (NEW ZEALAND) ven 01 luglio 2022

Minister for M?ori Development Willie Jackson today announced the appointment of Crown representatives, Dr Charlotte Severne and Mr Bernie O’Donnell, to the Steering Committee that will determine the future of the Ihum?tao land.

“I’m pleased to have made the Crown appointments. Both Dr Severne and Mr O’Donnell have extensive experience and will be integral in supporting a collective approach to Ihum?tao,” Willie Jackson says.

In December 2020 the Crown, K?ngitanga and Auckland Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding, He P?mautanga, on how they will work together.

He P?mautanga sets out a process for establishing a Steering Committee, the R?pu Whakahaere, to decide the future use of the land, and the development of a management plan for the whenua.

The R?pu Whakahaere is made up of six members; one representative appointed by K?ngitanga, three representatives of Ahi K? groups appointed through tikanga processes facilitated by K?ngitanga, and two Crown representatives.

Willie Jackson met with members of the R?p? Whakahaere recently and expects the group will meet again soon, and it will be convened by the K?ngitanga.

“The role of this group is significant in determining the future use and ownership options of Ihum?tao. We anticipate this mahi will be completed in 5 years.

“I acknowledge it has been complex determining who the Ahi K? representatives of the R?p? Whakahaere are, which was also delayed by COVID. I would like to commend K?ngitanga on their work in facilitating this process.”    

Mr O’Donnell has been appointed for four years. He is a former cultural advisor and a current professional director involved in a wide range of M?ori community and public roles.

Dr Severne has been appointed for two years and is currently the M?ori Trustee. She is highly experienced in the governance of M?ori entities and land-based ventures.

“I am confident both Dr Severne and Mr O’Donnell will provide strong contributions to the success of the R?pu Whakahaere in resolving the use and stewardship of Ihum?tao land. I look forward to further progress,” Willie Jackson said. 

Auckland Council will provide an observer to attend meetings and work with the R?pu Whakahaere to achieve the vision and objectives of He P?mautanga.

Fonte/Source: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/crown-appointments-ihum%C4%81tao-steering-committee