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As 2019 draws to a close, we can reflect on the year, and we can look forward for what is to come as we carry out the work you, our people, have entrusted us to do. 

First and foremost, we acknowledge whānau members throughout the motu who have passed during the year. We also share the sorrow of all those who have been impacted by the aftermath of the Whakaari eruption. Our thoughts are with Ngāti Awa during this time of immense grief.

Now, as we turn our attention to Wairoa, and work to realise the benefits of our settlement, we must also acknowledge the hard work of our tīpuna who set the wheels in motion so we could be where we are today. 

For Tātau Tātau, much of 2019 was absorbed by implementing the structure of the Unit Trust and Kāhui representation model, which you approved in 2018. This mahi included our Kāhui finalising their Trust Deeds and holding their Kāhui representative elections and appointment of Directors to our Commercial Board. 

It was wonderful to connect with whānau at the Engagement Hui in November where we sought your feedback on our Five-Year Strategic Plan and Annual Plan. It was great to see both familiar and new faces, and we are thankful for your support as we work to realise a prosperous future for the Hapū and Iwi of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa. 

It was important to us that we had our members’ input into our Five-Year Strategic Plan and Annual Plan, an important document that will shape our kaupapa over the years to come. The feedback we received was invaluable and we took this feedback on board as we updated the plan once feedback had closed on 30 November. 

We were pleased to receive approval on our Five-Year Strategy and Annual Plan at our Annual General Meeting on 14 December. Now we are geared up to work towards those milestones for 2020 and we look forward to updating you on our progress over the coming months.

You can read our Annual Report, Five-Year Strategic Plan and Annual Plan here. Hard copies are also available at our office in Wairoa (34 Marine Parade West).

Whānau, now is our time to be the successful Iwi and Hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa that we always aspired to be. Our future is bright and we are so glad to have you with us on this next phase of our journey. 

We thank you for your continued support and we wish you all a safe and festive holiday. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year and working with you achieve great things for our Whānau, Hapū, Kāhui, and Iwi of Te Roge o Te Wairoa.

Nākū noa, nā
Your Tātau Tātau Representatives 

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr Lewis Ratapu to the position of General Manager for Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust. Lewis has strong whakapapa connection to Mahia and Te Wairoa and is currently employed as the General Manager for Business Growth and Design at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. We wish him all the best in this role in leading our operational team.

We wish to also announce the appointment of Deloitte as our Commercial Advisor. After advertising and unsuccessfully attracting a suitable candidate for this role, a Request for Proposals (RFP) process was undertaken, through which the selection was made. Our relationship with Deloitte builds upon previous work the organisation has undertaken for Tātau Tātau and will be led by Mr Lee Gray from Deloitte who has whakapapa connections to Whakakī. Whānau, now is our time to be the successful Hapū and Iwi of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa that we always aspired to be. Our future is bright and we are so glad to have you with us on this next phase of our journey.

Ahead of our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 14 December, Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Corporate Trustee is pleased to make available the final Five-Year Strategic Plan and Annual Plan for your perusal ahead of, and approval at, the AGM.

Click here to access this document. Hard copies are available at the Trust office (34 Marine Parade West, Wairoa) and will also be available at the AGM.

The Five-Year Strategic Plan and Annual Plan, which was originally presented to members in the November 2019 Engagement Hui Information Booklet and at the Engagement Hui across Aotearoa, has been amended following feedback received at these hui and via our feedback form on our website. 

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa (TToTW) Trust is searching for individuals to fill the role of General Manager.

We are now entering an exciting new era and are moving forward with seeing the benefits for the iwi, hapū and whānau of Wairoa with a specific focus on achieving cultural, social, and economical benefits.

The primary purpose of this role will be to represent the interests of TToTW by leading and managing the organisational team to achieve the individual and organisational goals. The General Manager is also responsible for advising the Board as to the best use of TToTWT resources to support strategic outcomes. Their secondary purpose will be to manage relationships with identified stakeholders, to ensure appropriate support, communication and relationships are developed as required.

Further information on the role is available from www.ttotw.iwi.nz or by contacting Emily Johnstone at Deloitte on 07 920 7196 or emjohnstone@deloitte.co.nz.

To apply in strict confidence email your CV to emjohnstone@deloitte.co.nz or by mail to Attention: Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa, Deloitte, PO Box 12003, Rotorua 3045.  Applications close on Friday 20th September 2019.

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trustees hereby give notice to the members of the Iwi and Hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa of our Annual General Meeting on 15 December 2018 at Kaiuku Marae, Mahia.

You’re very welcome to attend and get all the updates on our mahi over the last year.Agenda

• Pōwhiri
• Karakia
• Trustees’ Annual Report
• Audited Financial Statements
• Appointment of the Independent Auditor
• Approval of the Trustees’ Remuneration
• General Business
• Kai o te Pō

Where
Kaiuku Marae, Mahia

When
3pm to 6pm
Saturday 15 December 2018

2018 Annual Report 
The 2018 Annual Report, including the Financial Statements, can be downloaded from the Trust’s website here.

It includes the Chairperson’s Report on the Trust’s activities over the past year, and the full set of Financial Statements for the twelve months up until 30 June 2018.

This document is important for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15 December. Inside the report is the AGM agenda and details of the resolutions to be voted on.

The Initial Trustees will be seeking the Adult Registered Members to resolve:

1. That the reports on the operations of Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust by the Initial Trustees during the preceding Income Year of the Initial Period be received.
2. That the Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust Annual Report 2018 and the duly audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ending 30 June 2018 be adopted.
3. That the appointment of BDO Gisborne Limited as the Independent Auditor for the 2018/2019 Income Year be approved.
4. That the Trustee Remuneration Level for the 2018/2019 Income Year be approved.

Voting will be by show of hands of those Adult Registered Members present at the AGM.

We will have hard copies of the Annual Report available for everyone at the AGM.  If you would like a printed copy to be sent to you, please contact the Trust Office at contact@ttotw.iwi.nz or phone (06) 838 8262.

We look forward to seeing you there.