Deed of Settlement Implemented

Services to be provided

Assist tangata whenua to better contribute to the sustainable management of New Zealand fisheries, through the effective use of the Ministry's pou hononga, pou takawaenga and fisheries analyst resources. An important aspect of their work involves assisting in the process for the appointment of tangata tiaki and tangata kaitiaki. Building and maintaining our relationship with tangata whenua and assisting them to engage in the development of fisheries plans is an important way in which the Ministry discharges its obligations for encouraging participation from iwi. The services we provide also include developing capacity within tangata whenua to manage customary access and to provide assistance with use of customary management tools.

Capacity

In 2007/08, an estimated 49,750 hours of Ministry resource will be used to produce the services listed above.

Performance indicators

1. Tangata Tiaki appointments by the Minister of Fisheries, under the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999, cover 90% of the South Island by June 2008.
   
2. Tangata Kaitiaki appointments by the Minister of Fisheries, under the Fisheries (Kaimoana Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998, cover 40% of the North Island by June 2008.
   
3. Increased provision of quarterly catch landing reports of Tangata Kaitiaki and Tangata Tiaki appointed under the Fisheries (Kaimoana Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998 or the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999.
   
4. Increased input and participation of tangata whenua into fisheries management processes (detailed in s 12 of the Fisheries Act 1996) by engaging with hapü and iwi through the creation and operation of 13 regional forums.
   
5. Advice is provided to the Minister of Fisheries, as required, on the establishment of mätaitai reserves, taiapure-local fisheries and on other area management proposals.

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