He Kupu Taurangi by Christopher Finlayson

Author:Christopher Finlayson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Huia (NZ) Ltd
Published: 2021-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Hokianga Harbour 1973. Taken by Whites Aviation © National Library WA-71226-G

Of the major harbours co-governance still to be negotiated, the Kāwhia, Raglan, Aotea and Manukau Harbours will likely follow a model close to the Kaipara Harbour model. The Hauraki Gulf and Firth of Thames will require co-operation from a number of iwi to reach agreement. Any future redress over the Waitematā Harbour may also require special arrangements, given its position at the commercial heart of Auckland and current questions over the future of the Port of Auckland. By the time these co-governance arrangements are negotiated, they will likely mark the end point of co-governance negotiations, at least through Treaty settlements.

The Impact of Co-Governance Agreements

The collective impact of the co-governance agreements we negotiated is almost impossible to assess. It is still early days, the models are new and it will take some years until we know how they are succeeding. Furthermore, there are still a number of co-governance arrangements to come.

Three requirements will need to be met if co-governance agreements are to be declared a success in the future. First, co-governance bodies must build legitimacy in the eyes of the public. If they are to achieve broad acceptance of their role, they must operate harmoniously and ensure that they at all times adopt a consultative approach and tone in their dealings with the general public, no matter how extreme or uninformed criticism may be from time to time. Secondly, the output of co-governance bodies must be high quality. The plans they create to guide the management of natural resources must be well-drafted, easy to follow and practical in their effect. Thirdly, they must achieve in practice what they intend to achieve.

For the majority of co-governance bodies described in this chapter, I think the initial signs of success are good. This success will ultimately rely almost entirely on the input of the individuals who serve on, or provide support for, the boards over the coming years. These arrangements impose obligations on iwi and local government. It is incumbent on iwi, once settled, to make the most of the opportunities afforded by these co-governance accords.

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