Maungaharuru-Tangitu Incorporated

Introduction

Maungaharuru-Tangitu Incorporated (MTI) is the voice and representative body for Ngati Kurumokihi, Ngai Tatara, Ngati Marangatuhetaua (Ngati Tu) and Ngai Te Ruruku ki Tangoio (the Hapū).  It carries out important work on behalf of the Hapū, such as:

  • progressing the settlement of the Treaty of Waitangi claims of the Hapū; and
  • protecting the interests of the Hapū in various matters, for example in recent litigation involving the proposed Te Waka Windfarm on Maungaharuru.

Membership of MTI is open to all members of the Hapū.  To become a member simply complete a registration form.

Further information about MTI and its work is set out below.  If you have any questions about MTI please contact:

Phone: Freephone 0800 TANGOIO (0800 826 4646)

Email: info@tangoio.maori.nz

 

MTI’s Rules

MTI is an incorporated society and was originally registered on 14 July 1992 under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.  It was originally called Maungaharuru-Tangitu Society Incorporated, but recently shortened its name to Maungaharuru-Tangitu Incorporated at a Special General Meeting on 30 January 2009.

The Act requires MTI to have a set of Rules setting out various matters including the objects of the Society, membership, governance and accountability to its members.  Below is a brief description of those matters.


Objects

MTI’s general purpose is to represent, manage, promote, foster, assist and develop the affairs and interests of the hapū of Tangoio, namely Ngati Kurumokihi, Ngai Tatara, Marangatuhetaua and Ngai Te Ruruku ki Tangoio (together, the hapū).  MTI’s specific objects include the following.

Representation:  to be the voice and representative body for the hapū.

Social:  to promote the advancement of the hapū in the areas of culture, education, employment, economics, recreation, health, Treaty of Waitangi claims and negotiations with the Crown, and any other areas affecting the well-being of the hapū.


Economic:  to advance and secure the economic well-being and business of the hapū, including:

  • to participate in central and local government policy and practice in the rohe and general environs of the hapū;
  • to ensure that any assets of the hapū are protected and well managed for future generations;
  • to hold and manage any fisheries, forestry or other assets which are allocated to the hapū as a result of Treaty settlements;
  • to receive funds or other assets transferred from the Crown for the benefit of the hapū; and
  • to promote and enter arrangements for the betterment of the hapū, including to form any body including a corporation to effectively manage such arrangements.

Membership

The membership of MTI is open to all members of the hapū.  To become a member, a registration form must be completed and the application approved by the Komiti.  MTI has a register of members, and encourages members of the hapū to register as members of the Society.

The benefits of being a member of MTI include:

  • participating in the decisions of MTI at its Annual or other General Meetings;
  • electing members to the Komiti of MTI; and
  • staying in touch with what is happening, through panui from MTI.

 

Komiti

MTI and its affairs are managed by a Komiti.  The current Komiti members are:

  • Bevan Taylor (Chairperson)
  • Tania Hopmans (Deputy Chairperson)
  • Fred Reti
  • Kerri Nuku
  • Justin Puna
  • Thursday Puna
  • Elaine Taylor (newly appointed komiti member/Treasurer)
  • Charmaine Butler.

The current Komiti members will hold office for a term of three years.

 

Decision making

The Rules require the Komiti to meet at least monthly although when it needs to, the Komiti meets more often.  The quorum for meetings is five Komiti members.  Decisions of the Komiti are made by consensus, or failing consensus by majority vote.

Members of MTI can participate in the decision making process by attending and voting on resolutions put at the annual or special general meetings called from time to time.  These meetings allow members an opportunity to assess the performance of the Komiti and to put questions to the Komiti.  Ultimately, Komiti members will be held to account by the hapū during the elections process.

 

Elections

The Rules set out a process to nominate candidates for the Komiti.  Notice must be given to members calling for nominations and the date of the meeting at which the elections will take place.  Any person who is 20 years of age or over and is a member of MTI may be nominated.  Previous or retiring Komiti members may be re-elected to the Komiti.  The elections shall be done by way of a ballot held at a meeting.  The Komiti is responsible for appointing a returning officer to supervise the conduct of the election.

 Nominations for the election of Komiti members may be made to the Secretary and on the prescribed form

Annual General Meeting

MTI must hold at least one general meeting before 31 March of each year for its members to attend (the AGM).  The agenda of the AGM is set out in the Rules and is summarised below.

  • The Komiti will present its annual report detailing the activities of the Society in the past year.
  • The Komiti will present the annual financial statements for the past year.
  • The meeting will consider proposed resolutions, for example, any proposed changes to the Rules.
  • The meeting will elect new Komiti members to occupy the vacant offices.
  • If relevant, the meeting will appoint an auditor for the next year.

The Rules set out procedures for calling the AGM and other meetings of the members.

The next AGM is:

Saturday 2 April 2011

10.00AM

Tangoio Marae.