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environment programmes were
advanced and new strategic
kaupapa were moved forward.
Valuable external partnerships
were forged, existing
relationships consolidated,
and our profile as a high-
performing and influential
Maaori organisation grown.
Each of the Strategic Initiatives
targeted for 2015 have either
been achieved or significantly
advanced, placing us well on the
way to fulfilling our three-year
goals as outlined in the Strategic
Objectives framework on page
13 of this report.
TUTUKITANGA
Performance
Our focus has been on
continuing to consolidate
our progress over the 2015
year and, at the same time, to
push forward in some specific
areas. The Governance and
Representation Review is one
example of where we are forging
ahead in new directions.
These new directions will give
us more return on investment
and are intended to drive our
performance to greater levels. A
new results-based accountability
framework will enable us to
report in a clear and meaningful
way and respond to growing
expectations and demands of
tribal members to deliver more.
RAUTAKI WHAANUI
Broader Strategy
We understand our value
as a contributor to New
Zealand Inc and the benefits
we bring to partnerships. We
are continually monitoring
external developments, seeking
to collaborate with others
for enhanced partnership
outcomes, ensuring the
delivery of Treaty settlement
commitments, and looking for
new opportunities.
Among the Government-related
initiatives we currently seek are
input into Local Government
reform in Waikato; formal
accords with the ministries of
Education, Science, Technology
and Innovation, Tourism and
the Treasury; active involvement
in regional economic
development; direct support
for Whaanau Ora; transfer of
the Waikato river title; and a
mandate for direct negotiations
in the Taamaki and West Coast
Harbour settlements. We view
these kaupapa as important
contributors to our ongoing
success.
NGAA WHAKAMIHI
Acknowledgements
Ki te kotahi te kaakaho ka whati,
ki te kaapuia, e kore e whati. This
tongikura by Kiingi Taawhiao
epitomises the partnerships we
have within and outside of our
tribal organisation which have
contributed to our success. By
binding together we are able to
present an unbreakable force
immune to vulnerability.
We acknowledge Kiingi Tuheitia,
the members of Te Kauhanganui,
and the members of Te Arataura
for their loyalty and commitment
to continually strive for our
people.
Management and staff are
the hands and hearts to fulfil
the dreams of yesterday to
see a better tomorrow. Your
dedication and drive, your
passion and purpose provide a
stable ship to charge through
the waves of challenge.
To our external partners and
collaborators: our collective
goodwill and willingness to
work together coupled with
our united goal of progress will
achieve the aspirations of the iwi,
community, region and nation.
We extend our humble
appreciation to the trustees,
directors and staff of Ururangi
Ltd, Tainui Group Holdings,
The Waikato-Tainui College for
Research and Development as
well as the members of
Te Ope Koiora.
Finally, all our efforts have been
geared toward the Marae and
people. The notes of support
and the opportunities to discuss
and debate have led to even
more benefits for the people.
Ngaa mihi nui ki a koutou.
Ahakoa ngaa whiu o te waa, ka
ara a Waikato-Tainui i te rua. Kia
mau ki te ora o te Iwi! Kia mau
ki te ora o te tangata! Purutia,
taawhia kia ita!
Paimarire.
Rahui Papa
Chairman
Te Arataura o Waikato-Tainui
Parekawhia Mclean
Chief Executive Officer
Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust
& Waikato Raupatu River Trust
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