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7.
Mr Te Pou subsequently withdrew his application. You then made an in-principle
decision to promote Ms Bigham to Presiding Member on her reappointment and to
continue to seek Hon Willie Jackson’s feedback on the appointment of either s9(2)(a) OIA
or Ms Tana a new member [IA202101280 refers].
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You wrote to Hon Willie Jackson on 13 September 2021. On 19 October 2021 his office
advised that the Minister has no preference for either s9(2)(a) OIA or Ms Tana to be
appointed.
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The Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) recommends that you appoint
Ms Tana as she holds a number of current iwi governance and service delivery roles in
Te Tai Tokerau. While s9(2)(a) OIA has extensive experience providing financial advice to
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10.  Ms Tana is from Titoki near Whangārei and is affiliated to Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu.
She is the Chair of the Ngāti Hine Health Trust, the Secretary of Te Runanga o Ngāti
Hine, and the Secretary of Motatau Marae. Ms Tana was nominated by Te Puni Kōkiri.
Next steps
11.  You are asked to confirm your previous in-principle decision to reappoint Ms Bigham
and to promote her to presiding member. You are also asked to agree to appoint
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either Ms Tana or s9(2)(a) OIA as a member. It is recommended that you then consult
with your Ministerial colleagues on your proposed reappointment and appointment.
12.  A draft APH paper and supporting forms for consultation with your Ministerial
colleagues are attached.
13.  The proposed deadline for feedback from your Ministerial colleagues is
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9 November 2021. This will enable the Department to incorporate any feedback
received on the draft APH paper and to upload the final paper and forms to CabNet in
time to be considered by APH on 17 November 2021.
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14.  The updated deadlines for each of the steps in the appointments process are set out in
the indicative timeline in Appendix C.
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15.  We recommend that you:
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confirm your previous in-principle decision to reappoint
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Bonita Bigham to the Oranga Marae Committee and to
promote her to Presiding Member for a term of office
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agree to appoint Rowena Tana JP as a member of the
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Oranga Marae Committee for a term of office beginning
on 13 December 2021 and ending on 1 March 2024;
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c)
agree to appoint s9(2)(a) OIA
as a member of the
Yes/No
Oranga Marae Committee for a term of office beginning
on 13 December 2021 and ending on 1 March 2024;
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agree to consult with your Ministerial colleagues on your
Yes/No
proposed appointments, using the attached draft Cabinet
paper and associated forms; and
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authorise the Department to upload the final Cabinet
Yes/No
paper and associated forms, incorporating feedback from
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consultation, into CabNet for consideration by the Cabinet
Appointments and Honours Committee on
17 November 2021.
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Anita Balakrishnan
Tumuaki | Director Ministerial, Monitoring, and Capability Group

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Appendix A: Draft Cabinet paper

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ORANGA MARAE COMMITTEE: APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT
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This paper outlines my intention to make appointments to the Oranga Marae
Committee (the Committee).
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Background
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The Committee is one of a series of Lottery distribution committees
established under the Gambling Act 2003. I appoint all five members including
one member as the presiding member. Members can be appointed for up to
three years at a time and can be reappointed.
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The Committee operates as part of the Oranga Marae Programme (the
Programme) which supports the physical and cultural revitalisation of marae
as centres of Māori identity and mātauranga. Information

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Te Puni Kōkiri and the Department of Internal Affairs administer different
grants under the Programme. Te Puni Kōkiri administers grants, using Crown
funding, to develop Marae Development Plans and for Technical and
Feasibility Support payments.
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The Department of Internal Affairs administers grants, using Lottery funding,
for capital works and other enhancements as part of the Marae Development
Implementation Phase.
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The role of Te Puni Kōkiri in the Programme, and the importance of the
Programme to Māori communities, means that the Minister for Māori
Development has a close interest in appointments to the Committee. I have
consulted with the Minister in selecting my preferred candidates.
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Appointment criteria
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I sought candidates with knowledge of marae operations, the role of marae in
Māori communities, financial skills and knowledge of buildings’ restoration.
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I propose to reappoint Bonita Bigham and to promote her to presiding
member for her new term of appointment. Ms Bigham will replace presiding
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Ms Bigham is from Manaia in Taranaki and is affiliated to Ngāruahine and Te
Ātiawa. She offers knowledge of te ao Māori in addition to her institutional
knowledge about the Committee.
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Ms Bigham has a background in iwi governance and local government and
was recently appointed as a temporary local government commissioner. Her
governance experience includes appointments to the New Zealand
Geographic Board and the Taranaki / Whanganui Conservation Board.
Appointment of a new member
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I propose to appoint Rowena Tana JP as a member. Ms Tana is from Titoki
near Whangārei and is affiliated to Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu. She is the
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Chair of the Ngāti Hine Health Trust, the Secretary of Te Runanga o Ngāti
Hine, and the Secretary of Motatau Marae. Ms Tana has extensive networks
within Māori communities and was nominated by Te Puni Kōkiri.
Proposed terms of office
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I propose to reappoint Ms Bigham and to appoint Ms Tana to terms of office
beginning on 13 December 2021 and ending on 1 March 2024.
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I am satisfied that the proposed appointments will provide for a well-balanced
committee in terms of age, gender, geographic and iwi representation, and an
appropriate mix of skills and experience. Ms Tana’s appointment will provide
representation from Te Tai Tokerau / Northland which is currently lacking on
the Committee.
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Remuneration
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The Committee is a Group 4 Level 4 entity under the Cabinet Fees
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Framework. Fees were reviewed in 2019 and increases were approved by the
Minister of State Services in February 2020. Fees have not been reviewed as
part of this year’s appointment round.
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I can confirm that an appropriate process has been followed in selecting the
proposed appointees, in terms of the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service
Commission appointment guidelines. In summary, that has involved seeking
nominations from the state sector nominating agencies and public advertising.
Nominations were also sought from Ministerial colleagues including the
Minister for Māori Development.
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I can confirm that appropriate enquiries concerning conflicts of interest have
been carried out in accordance with the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service
Commission appointment guidelines. In the event of any actual or potential
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conflict and abide by any decision made about the management of that
conflict.
Timing and Publicity
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I will decide on the final arrangements for publicising these appointments
when decisions are finalised.
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I recommend that the Committee note my intention to make the following
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18.1  reappoint Bonita Joanne Bigham to the Oranga Marae Committee
and to promote her to presiding member for a term of office beginning
on 13 December 2021 and ending on 1 March 2024; and
18.2  appoint Rowena Ngaio Tana JP as a member of the Oranga Marae
Committee for a term of office beginning on 13 December 2021 and
ending on 1 March 2024.

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Appendix B: Associated forms

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APH Organisation Form
Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
Lottery Oranga Marae (Internal Affairs)
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Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the
Organisation
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The Lottery Marae Heritage and Facilities Committee was established under Section 116K of the
Gaming and Lotteries Act 1977 to distribute the profits of New Zealand Lotteries such as Lotto, Lotto
Strike, Instant Kiwi and Keno as allocated by the Lottery Grants Board. Its continuation is provided for
under the Gambling Act 2003.
The Committee makes grants available for projects that are part of a programme for phased improvement
of marae-based facilities.
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Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of
Expiry
Identity
(and Iwi if
original
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Niwa Rangi Nuri

s9(2)(a
Waikato
s9(2)(a) OIA

15 April
1 March
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2019
2022
Matthew (Matt) John

s9(2)(a
Bay of Plenty
s9(2)(a) OIA

15 April
1 March
Kenneth Te Pou
(Tāneatua)
2019
2022
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Arihia Elizabeth

s9(2

Bay of Plenty
s9(2)(a) OIA

1 October
1 March
Tuoro
(Ōpōtiki)
2016
2022
Edward Weller Ellison

s9(2)(a
Otago
s9(2)(a) OIA

1 February
1 March
(Dunedin)
2013
2021
Bonita Joanne Bigham

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Taranaki
s9(2)(a) OIA

15 April
1 March
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Bonita Joanne BIGHAM
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Organisation/Entity
Oranga Marae Committee
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Presiding Member
Term
13 December 2021 – 1 March 2024
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$313 per day
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
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Skills and attributes the
  Strong community and local government networks and
candidate will bring to the
experience
position
•  Iwi and public sector governance experience
•  Background in journalism, facilitation, and adult learning
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Ms Bigham has not declared any conflict of interests.
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interest
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Proposals for conflict
Ms Bigham has declared that she will promptly declare any
management
actual or potential conflict of interest or probity issue to the
Minister, who will decide how the conflict or probity issue can
best be managed. She has agreed to abide by any decisions
under about the management of that conflict or probity issue. She has
acknowledged that, in the event that a conflict or probity issue
cannot be managed, the Minister may reconsider the
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The Candidate
Name
Bonita Joanne BIGHAM
Address
Manaia, Taranaki
Ethnicities
s9(2)(a) OIA

Age range
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Current or most recent
•  Consultant, Taniko Connecting Communities,
Employment
(2021–present)

•  Grants Assessor, Creative New Zealand
(2019–present)
•  Poutakawaenga, Pouuruhi Te Korowai o Ngāruahine
Trust (2019–2020)
Government board
•  Temporary Commissioner, Local Government
appointments held
Commission (2021–present)
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•  New Zealand Geographic Board, Local Government
New Zealand appointee (2020–present)
•  Member, Taranaki Whanganui Conservation Board
(2020–present)
•  Member, Oranga Marae Committee, (2019–present)
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Local government
•  Iwi appointee, Taranaki Regional Council, appointment
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•  Member, Local Government New Zealand, National
Council (2018–present)
•  Chair, Te Maruata, Local Government New Zealand
subcommittee (2015–present)
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under    Councillor, South Taranaki District Council
(2010–present)
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Private and/or voluntary
  Taranaki representative, Te Ātinga (Visual Arts
sector board
Committee), Toi Māori Aotearoa (2021–present)
appointments held
•  Member, Kātere Ki Te Moana Trust Board

(2020–present)
•  Chairperson, Toi o Taranaki Ki Te Tonga
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•  Member, Dairy Trust Taranaki (2018–2019)
•  Trustee, Sport Taranaki (2014–2019)
•  Member, Creative Communities Panel (2014–2015)
•  Member, Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust Board
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Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
•  Master of Māori Visual Arts (Distinction), Massey
University (2021)
•  Toi Paematua: Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art
Level 5, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2020)
•  Master of Fine Arts (second class honours), Massey
University (2019)
•  Certificate in Creative Technologies Level 3 (2014)
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•  National Diploma in Journalism, Western Institute of
Technology at Taranaki (2001)
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  Certificate in Adult Teaching Levels 1 and 2 (1990)
Professional membership
•  New Zealand Institute of Directors (2020)
•  Resource Management Act Commissioner
(recertified in 2014 and 2019)
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Rowena Ngaio TANA JP
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Organisation/Entity
Oranga Marae Committee
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Member
Term
13 December 2021 – 1 March 2024
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$232 per day
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
• Knowledge of marae operations
candidate will bring to the
• Iwi governance experience
position
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Possible conflicts of
Ms Tana has declared Motatau Marae has previously applied
interest
for Oranga Marae funding but does not have any current
applications.
Proposals for conflict
Ms Tana has declared that she will promptly declare any actual
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or potential conflict of interest or probity issue to the presiding
member, who will decide how the conflict or probity issue can
best be managed. She has agreed to abide by any decisions
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about the management of that conflict or probity issue. She has
acknowledged that, in the event that a conflict or probity issue
cannot be managed, the presiding member will inform the
appointing Minister and that the Minister may reconsider the
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The Candidate
Name
Rowena Ngaio TANA JP
Address
Northland / Te Tai Tokerau (Titoki – Whangārei)
Ethnicity
s9(2)(a) OIA

Age range
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Current or most recent
•  Chair, Ngāti Hine Health Trust (2018–present)
Employment

Government board
•  None stated
appointments held

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Private and/or voluntary

Director, Northern Adventure Experience Limited
sector board
[regional development funding] (2019–present)
appointments held
•  Director, The Humble Sandfly [business consultancy]
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(2015–present)
•  Director, Tataramoa Limited [administrative services]
(2014–present)
•  Secretary, Te Runanga o Ngāti Hine (2009–present)
•  Secretary, Motatau Marae (2008–present)
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Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
•  Diploma of Dairy Technology, Fontera (1998)
Employment experience
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•  Not stated
Professional memberships
•  Member, Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices’
Associations (2018–present)
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