Te Hononga Council – Papatipu Rūnanga Committee - Terms
of Reference / Ngā Ārahina Mahinga
Co-Chairs
Mayor Mauger and Dr Te Maire Tau
Membership
Deputy Mayor Cotter
Cllr Donovan
Cllr Fields
Cllr Harrison-Hunt
Cllr Templeton
Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee or Deputy Chair of the
Finance and Performance Committee (as alternate)
The Chairperson (or alternate) of
Te Rūnanga o Wairewa
Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga
Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata
Te Taumutu Rūnanga
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke
Ōnuku Rūnanga
Quorum
Half of the members if the number of members (including vacancies) is
even, or a majority of members if the number of members (including
vacancies) is odd.
Meeting Cycle
Quarterly, with additional meetings as required.
Reports To
Council
Context
There are four Rūnanga whose takiwā or territories lie within the Christchurch City Council’s area of
jurisdiction. Two, Te Taumutu Rūnanga and Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, have boundaries that
include Christchurch City but also extend beyond the City Council’s jurisdiction.
Representatives from each Rūnanga come together to form Te Kāhui Kahukura, a body which has
the authority to exercise decision making powers on behalf of Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga. Through its
various regulatory functions, such as District Planning and others prescribed by the Resource
Management Act, the Christchurch City Council has a direct relationship with Te Kāhui Kahukura.
Christchurch City Council
Te Kāhui Kahukura
Te Hononga Council -
6 Papatipu Rūnanga
Papatipu Rūnanga Committee
-6 Rūnanga Representatives
6 Rūnanga Representatives,
Mayor and Committee Chairs
In this context, the Christchurch City Council established Te Hononga Council - Papatipu Rūnanga
Committee, which includes representatives from the Council and the six Rūnanga, to further
enhance the relationship between the Council and Ngāi Tahu.
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There are three intrinsic values which are fundamental to Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga. These are
protecting and enhancing water quality, protecting Māori Reserve Land, and safeguarding the
interests of future generations. These are closely aligned with three equivalent values held by the
Christchurch City Council. The Council has statutory responsibility for meeting the needs of future
generations, providing safe drinking water and protecting its parks and reserves. The committee will
work to seek alignment of these values and work towards them for the benefit of everyone in
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
The takiwā of the six Papatipu Rūnanga was described Schedule 1 of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act
1996, which has since been superseded by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Declaration of Membership)
Order 2001:
Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga
The takiwā of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to
Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua Rūnanga northwards to Rakaia, and thence inland to
the Main Divide.
Rapaki Rūnanga
The takiwā of Rapaki Rūnanga centres on Rapaki and includes the catchment of Whakaraupo and Te
Kaituna.
Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata
The takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata centres on Koukourārata and extends from Pohatu Pā to
the shores of Te Waihora including Te Kaituna.
Wairewa Rūnanga
The takiwā of Wairewa Rūnanga centres on Wairewa and the catchment of the lake Te Wairewa and
the hills and coast to the adjoining takiwā of Koukourārata, Onuku Rūnanga, and Taumutu Rūnanga.
Te Rūnanga o Ōnuku
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The takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Ōnuku centres on Ōnuku and the hills and coasts of Akaroa to the
adjoining takiwa of Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata and Wairewa Rūnanga.
Taumutu Rūnanga
The takiwā of Taumutu Rūnanga centres on Taumutu and the waters of Te Waihora and adjoining
lands and shares a common interest with Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga and Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua
in the area south to Hakatere.
Responsibilities
Te Hononga Council - Papatipu Rūnanga Committee is responsible for the following:
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Leading the development of an enduring collaborative relationship between the Council and
Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.
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Building shared understanding and strong coordinated leadership on matters of mutual
interest within the respective areas of jurisdiction.
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Having oversight of, and providing advice and assistance to the Council on, matters of
significance or priority to Māori, and to inform Council decision making.
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Receiving regular updates from staff on Council programmes and projects of significance or
priority to Māori.
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Operating in accordance with the Relationship Agreement between Christchurch City Council
and Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga signed on 15 December 2016.
Delegations
This Committee can make recommendations to the Council but does not have delegated authority
to make formal decisions on behalf of the Council.
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