Statement on Contributions to Decision-Making Processes by Māori Council has historically provided assistance to iwi through their Tiriti settlement planning to develop the Annual Plan and the Long-Term Plan; negotiation processes. Council provides information to iwi on infrastructure provision and various economic development opportunities. However, post-settlement there (b) Have positions available for iwi on Council’s main standing committees; may be more that Council can do. (c) Consult on new and revised bylaws and other regulatory or planning Together we can assess what iwi need to be able to fully participate in Council instruments; decision-making processes. (d) Attend and assist to organise the Cook Strait Forum; and Council Decision-making Iwi are entitled to be involved in Council decision-making across Council.This requires (e) Engage with iwi over Policy statements and Plans under the RMA. us to develop relationships of mutual respect, co-operation and goodwill. Build Council Capacity Council will engage with iwi to ensure that its decision-making processes provide Council needs to have a good understanding of Māori in our community, their opportunities for iwi to take part. aspirations and expectations. Knowing about and respecting tikanga, kawa, tēreo, tē Ao Māori will aid in developing relationships for effective engagement. Strong on-going personal relationships and structural arrangements can assist with this. Council can do some basic things that will make staff and Councillors more at ease in moving in a Māori world. Regular relationship meetings with key iwi stakeholders allow Council and iwi at governance and management levels to focus on long-term strategic engagement, Council will - understanding each other’s goals and aspirations. Council will also review how iwi can have influence at the governance level. • Train staff and Councillors in Council’s obligations, basic te reo, tikanga, and an understanding of tē Ao Māori; and In particular, Council continues to - Develop resources for Councillors and staff when engaging in the Māori world. • (a) Invite iwi authorities to take part in its annual and three-yearly strategic Promote appreciation and understanding of tēAo Māori • 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 333