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DEVELOPMENT OF MAORI CAPACITYDevelopment <strong>of</strong> Maori CapacityCouncil will apply the intent andprinciples <strong>of</strong> the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangiin its dealings with Maori.Council will identify the Maoristakeholder groups in the districtand develop a database forregular supply <strong>of</strong> information andengagement. This would include:- all Marae- management groups usedextensively for provisionsunder the ResourceManagement Act (RMA)- Waikato Raupatu TrusteeCompany- individuals who request tobe placed on Council’s ‘supply<strong>of</strong> information’ list- key individuals in the districtwith knowledge on specifi cissues- Nga Mana Toopu O Kirikiriroa- Te Wananga O Aoteoroa- Tangata Whenua.Council will identify the key issues<strong>of</strong> particular interest to Maori thatwould include:- LTCCP and Annual Plan- Annual Report- District Plan and associateddocuments- issues <strong>of</strong> possible signifi canceto Maori- key policy papers that have theintent <strong>of</strong> changing the Council’sdirection or operations.The aim is to build on the existinggood quality relationships thathave been established, through:- regular Marae visits- open invitation to meet withthe Maori Liaison andConsultation Committee, HisWorship the Mayor, Councilrepresentatives- supplying information to keystakeholders on a regular andtimely basis- continuing to encouragethe dialogue that has beenestablished with RMArelationships- meetings with Tangata Whenuaas appropriate.Staff will identify a draft annualtimetable <strong>of</strong> documents thatCouncil would wish to haveengagement with Maori anddeliver it to the stakeholdersso as to give adequate advice <strong>of</strong>upcoming processes.Council will develop a bi-annualnewsletter to key stakeholders(prepared in Maori and English) tokeep Maori informed <strong>of</strong> currentissues. This would be additionalto Council’s newsletter, The Link,which is distributed six times peryear.The bi-annual newsletter will beissued in draft form to seniorKaumatua to ensure the wordingis traditional and appropriate.Council will sponsor seminarsand hui with keynote speakers onMaori issues to better inform thecommunity.48 THE ROAD AHEAD - LONG-TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-2016

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