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16 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS October 2022 RESEARCH SET TO BEGIN INTO GREAT WHITE SHARKS IN BAY OF PLENTY First on the scene Rotorua Business Chamber’s Business After 5, hosted by Level 13 Theme Rooms & Costume Hire, Level 13, 1141 Eruera Street, Rotorua. Photography: Michelle Cutelli Photography (www.cutelli.com) A new project bringing together local iwi, marine ecologists, fisheries scientists and shark experts will research Great White Sharks in the Tauranga Harbour and wider Bay of Plenty this summer. 1 2 1 Liz Carrington (Youth Music Aotearoa Charitable Trust), Ellis Carrington (Youth Music Aotearoa Charitable Trust). 2 Jo Holmes (RotoruaNZ), Nadia Christensen (McDowell Real Estate) 3 Tim Smith, Ryan Gray (MBIE). 3 The collaboration comes after a notable increase in the frequency of interactions between humans and Great White Sharks in the area over the last few years. With each new interaction, fear and anxiety has appeared to increase and there have been calls for something to be done to better understand the situation and manage the risks to humans entering the ocean. Project lead and University of Waikato marine ecologist Phil Ross says the research team is currently working with hāpu from the northern harbour, Te Whanau a Tauwhao and Ngati Te Wai, to refine plans for the summer’s research activities and to develop longer term goals for the research. “We plan to have the research up and running before summer arrives so we can begin the process of learning about the size and make-up of the white shark population in the Bay, and gaining a better understanding of the behaviours and movements of individual sharks in the area. “We’re also working to create opportunities for the public and citizen scientists to be involved in this important work. We know there have been a lot of encounters between White Sharks and spearfishers, surfers and swimmers. We want to capture that information and use it to better understand these awesome creatures.” The research aims to understand the observed changes in White Shark abundance and behaviour and inform any future White Shark management in the Bay of Plenty. Reon Tuanau, from Otawhiwhi marae says he is grateful to be part of a project that will combine science with Māori tikanga. “We are very keen to learn more about the increased presence and activity of the Great White Shark in our moana. We have a long standing relationship with the team of experts that Phil Ross Reon Tuanau has been brought together to partner with our Hapū in gaining a greater understanding of the changes that are occurring in the moana.” The project includes input from: ● Hapū (Te Whanau a Tauwhao and Ngati Te Wai) from the northern Tauranga Harbour (where most of the White Shark activity has been) represented by Reon Tuanau (Te Whānau a Tauwhao ki Otawhiwhi Marae Chairperson), ● Scientists/researchers from: – The University of Waikato (Phil Ross, Melissa Kellett, Chris Battershill) – Manaaki Te Awanui (Caine Taiapa) – Department of Conservation (Clinton Duffy) – Conservation International (Mark Erdmann) – NIWA (Darren Parsons) – New Zealand’s Great White Shark Research Project (Kina Scollay). 6 6 Angelique Scott (Personnel Resources), Michelle Cutelli (Michelle Cutelli Photography). 7 Tessa Hunt, Charlie Windell, Hine-Te-Rangi Elliott, Cecile Whelan, Bryce Heard (Rotorua Business Chamber Team). 8 4 Anne Tregilgas (Sotheby’s Rotorua), Don McCarrison (Bay Decorators). 5 Carol Buckley (People Possibilities Limited), Viv Sutton (Life Education Trust Rotorua). 7 45 8 Jules McLaughlin (Life Education Trust Rotorua), Sue Baty (Avid Business Agency), Cecile Whelan (Rotorua Business Chamber). 9 Marilyn Christian (Bill & Marilyn Christian), Lily Prummel (Lilies Cleaning Services), Jon Dimock (Ministry of Education). 10 4 10 John Chetty (Red Chillies Holding Limited), Bryce Heard (Rotorua Business Chamber). 11 Steve Pinder, Desirae Kirby (Rotorua Sustainable Charter). 12 Yogi Bhati (Number 8 Wire Farm to Plate), Shaz Shafarzadegan (Dancing Scissors). 9 11 12
October 2022 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS 17 Campus celebrates University graduation There were cheers and tears when 222 people graduated at the University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus in early September, in the first in-person graduation ceremonies at the site since June 2021. University Chancellor, Sir Anand Satyanand, congratulated students and thanked their families for supporting them with their studies. “Today is a good time to reflect on the months and years you have spent studying, going to tutorials and now, at the end of it, you have realised the goal you were seeking,” he said. He challenged graduates to “make the best of what you have learned at the University of Waikato”. Leah Owen, who was receiving her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree majoring in Psychology at the 10am ceremony, says that it was a day to celebrate and reflect on “the strength and resilience” of reaching graduation day. “To my fellow graduates – we did it. Despite everything the world threw at us, we are here today.” Among the degrees conferred at Tauranga were 108 bachelor’s, five bachelor’s with honours, 19 master’s, one PhD and 89 postgraduate or graduate diplomas. Abigail Carrillo Fibela, 25, was one the 2019 cohort of inaugural students starting at the newly opened campus. “We were pioneers,” says Abi, who graduated today with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree majoring in Sociology and Political Sciences from the Tauranga campus. “It was good to start at this brandnew campus, and we were in small groups, so we made good friends.” Abi is from Mexico originally, but moved to New Zealand six years ago. Since finishing her studies last year, Abi has started working for Toi Mai – Workforce Development Council in Wellington. Fiona Taiena Patiunia Helu was wearing dozens of money and lolly lei gifted to her by friends and family to celebrate her graduation day. Fiona, who is originally from Tonga, graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work, and is now working as a social worker at children’s charity Barnardos in Auckland. “I wanted to do something to support families, young Pasifika and Māori kids growing up in the system, or from troubled homes.” The support of her family, many who were at graduation, made a big difference to Fiona. Cheniel Powell received her Master of Applied Psychology degree with first class honours, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology in Applied Behavioural Analysis. The Tauranga mother of three says it felt “amazing” to receive her qualifications in front of her family. “It’s been a long time coming, and it’s a relief. I have had so much support along the way from my husband Michael, from my in-laws, and of course my kids,” said Cheniel. The Tauranga ceremonies were the first in a week of University of Waikato graduation events in Tauranga and Hamilton. There were eight ceremonies in total, with 1666 people graduating overall. Left: A whakatau (welcome) was held for new Scion board director Brendan Green (Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāpuhi) and new future director Dr Melinda Webber (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu). Right: Scion board chair Dr Helen Anderson (left) and Veronica Butterworth (right), a trustee representing the three hapū – Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Taeotu and Ngāti Te Kahu (Ngā Hapū e Toru) with the Kawenata (Memorandum of Understanding) that was signed in a formal ceremony surrounded by the hapū, Scion board, staff, and guests. Scion and Nga Hapū e Toru sign Kawenata A new dawn for partnership has been hailed with the signing of a Kawenata / Memorandum of Understanding between tangata whenua and Scion at Te Whare Nui o Tuteata in Rotorua. Veronica Butterworth, a trustee representing the three hapū – Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Taeotu and Ngāti Te Kahu (Ngā Hapū e Toru) signed the Kawenata (Memorandum of Understanding) with Scionboard chair Dr Helen Anderson during a formal ceremony, surrounded by the hapū, Scion board, staff, and guests. Ngā Hapū e Toru are tangata whenua of the 114-hectare site where Scion is situated in the Te Papa Tipu campus. Butterworth says the signing for Ngā Hapū e Toru is a significant step forward in the partnership with Scion, which in turn is a step towards strengthening the mana of the land and hapū. “The Kawenata acknowledges the genealogical connection through our whakapapa to this land. This land is part of our rohe, our turangawaewae, and is the basis of identity and wellbeing for our people. “Working together with Scion to honour this Kawenata, we will work on mutually beneficial goals. The matapono (principles) of the Kawenata are whakapapa, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga and tiakina te mana o te whenua.” Scion chair Dr Helen Anderson says the signing marks a significant milestone for the Crown Research Institute and its enduring relationship with tangata whenua. “We are signalling how Scion and tangata whenua recognise the value of working together in the spirit of cooperation and partnership. We have common principles and an unwavering commitment to protect the waterways, forests and whenua.” “As Scion takes bold new steps with research to support New Zealand’s transition to a circular bioeconomy as part of efforts to meet climate change objectives, we are committing to a set of principles that will underpin our close relationship with tangata whenua and help us navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.” The signing was followed by the launch of a new permanent visitor display in the building’s atrium, sharing the history and connection that Ngā Hapū e Toru have to the whenua, while also explaining the significance of forestry science and innovation to New Zealand and the world. Co-funded by Scion and Te Uru Rākau, New Zealand Forest Service, the displays are a creative storytelling experience that share the history of tangata whenua, forestry, and the future. One display describes Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Taeotu and Ngāti Te Kahu. It explains the deep connection to the whenua, with historical pā, kāinga, cultivations and wāhi tapu (sacred sites), as well as looking to hapū aspirations – including partnership. The other display documents the history of New Zealand’s forestry industry, starting in the late 19th century when the first exotic trees were planted in a nursery at the Whakarewarewa Forest. The storytelling dives deep on the value of radiata pine, along with the importance of forests to New Zealand for timber production, biodiversity, biomaterials, tourism and to tackle climate change problems the world faces. Scion chief executive Dr Julian Elder says the signing and launch of the visitor display recognises the important role that tangata whenua will play in the future of Scion as a Crown Research Institute. In the spirit of partnership, Scion looks forward to future engagement with Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Taeotu and Ngāti Te Kahu as tangata whenua. Butterworth says that, “Explaining our connections to the whenua, as documented in the atrium display, is a wonderful way to welcome manuhiri (visitors) to Te Whare Nui o Tuteata. This building is named for Tuteata, who is the ancestor of all three hapū.” Earlier in the morning, a whakatau (welcome) was held for new board director Brendan Green (Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāpuhi) and new future director Dr Melinda Webber (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu). The ceremony came two months after Ngā Hapū e Toru led the unveiling of four pou whenua on Tītokorangi Drive, as part of a partnership with CNI Iwi Holdings Ltd, Rotorua Lakes Council, and Kānoa – Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit. The pou, part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development Project, share the history and connection of Ngā Hapū e Toru to the land.
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