Strategic Plan 2011 - 2016

Reviewing our Strategic Plan recognises that the world is changing around us. Over time we will improve existing and establish new relationships; regular review is necessary to ensure that we are driven by purpose, outcomes and values.

Our Mission:

Ka ora ki tai – Ka hua ki uta
A bountiful ocean will sustain us

Our Values

We are a Maori organisation and we will operate in line with tikanga Maori.
A balance of:

• Integrity
• Relationships
• Leadership
  

What we are

We are an integral part of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Settlement and its implementation. We are a trusted adviser to iwi, working with them to spearhead their growth and development in the seafood and fishing industry.

Our Purpose

To advance the interests of iwi individually and collectively, primarily in the development of fisheries, aquaculture, fishing and fisheries-related activities including:

• Contributing to the achievement of an enduring settlement of the claims and grievances referred to in the Deed of Settlement
• Acting to protect and enhance the interests of iwi and Maori
  
  

The Outcomes We Work Towards

An enduring settlement means:

• Settlement Assets are delivered to Mandated Iwi Organisations (MIOs) and Iwi Aquaculture Organisations (AIOs)
• Maori fishing rights (customary and commercial) are protected and enhanced
  Creating an environment of innovation
• Maori wealth is increasing (the value of the Settlement has grown)

We take a long term and integrated view of our organisational Outcomes

Roles - There are two broad roles that direct our organisational Outcomes:

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Strategic Priorities (2011-2016)

• Completion of asset transfer to MIOs
• Govern the Group:
  • Formalise and manage the relationship within the
    Te Ohu Group through:
    • the alignment of organisational structures and the roles expected of Directors;
    • the clear communication of values that promote the outcomes we work towards, with emphasis on the protection of rights and economic growth.
  • Appointment of directors for Te Ohu Group; Aotearoa Fisheries Limited; Te Putea Whakatupu Trust; and Wai Maori Trust.
  • Drive and monitor performance; and
  • Prepare for and participate in the statutory review in 2015
• Working with iwi (MIOs; AIOs and AHCs) to protect and enhance their rights and interests, including:
  • freshwater fisheries through Te Wai Maori Trust, and
  • enabling growth and development in the seafood and fishing industries including the strategic relationships between Te Putea Whakatupu Trust and the Te Ohu Group, (especially with regard to fisheries management and aquaculture)
• Facilitate an effective voice for iwi within industry and in government.
  
  

Where We Have Come From

Te Ohu Kaimoana Trustee Limited (Te Ohu Kaimoana) is a statutory body. We are a product of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004. In the seven years since the passing of the Act, the work programme of Te Ohu Kaimoana has been dominated by statutory requirements, allocation, capitalisation of trusts and governance of the Te Ohu Kaimoana Group. We have assisted the settlement of the Crown’s aquaculture obligations to iwi. Allocation and capitalisation have been largely and successfully achieved. MIOs, IAOs and AHCs have been established and have grown in competence and confidence.

Where Are We Going To

The allocation of assets to iwi has changed. Iwi (MIOs), IAOs and AHCs are becoming actively engaged in the fisheries sector. As a result Te Ohu Kaimoana has adapted to an organisation whose focus is on the continued protection and enhancement of the Maori fisheries and aquaculture rights and assets. The protection and enhancement is progressed through the work Te Ohu Kaimoana undertakes in areas such as policy, communication and relationship management. In the future, Te Ohu Kaimoana will be focussed on working with iwi to spearhead their growth and development in the seafood and fishing industry. Our work with iwi will include the 2015 statutory reviews as provided for in the Maori Fisheries Act.