He Ritenga Whakatikatika V7 – Aug82013 (3)

Objective

To restore our relationships with the Lake and the Stream

The Dream

• · To be able to swim across the Lake and in the Stream without fear
• · To use the kaupapa and tikanga of tangata whenua and the best of tauiwi practices to manage the wellbeing of these taonga tuku iho

To achieve the OBJECTIVE and to fulfil THE DREAM three steps are to be taken:

• Change current practices that damage the Lake and the Stream urgently
• Apply kaupapa, tikanga and other practices to clean and maintain the Lake and the Stream
• Record and store the experiences of our people with these taonga

Resolutions supported at meeting of Muaūpoko & Ngāti Pareraukawa 11 May 2013, Levin.

• That this paper be received and endorsed.
• That the Working Party be encouraged to proceed with the three steps described above and report progress to those present today, those in attendance at the public hui held on 14 April and other interested parties.
• That it be noted that a second public meeting (to follow the first held on 14 April) will be held on 16 June 2013 at a location and time to be notified.

Resolutions of Public meeting held on 14 April at Levin

• To encourage community support for the collaboration of Muaūpoko and Raukawa in their determination to restore Lake Horowhenua and the Hōkio Stream. √
• Ask to meet with the Lake Trustees to engage and collaborate on our common goals.√
• See a meeting with Dr Max Gibbs to discuss his report on the state of Lake Horowhenua and his recommendations for action.√
• Seek a meeting with those establishing the Accord.√
• Draft an Action Plan by 16th June for the restoration of Lake Horowhenua and the Hōkio Stream.