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Raglan Naturally

Raglan Naturally Charitable Trust

The Raglan Naturally Committee hosted three facilitated workshops with our Focus Group coordinators at the end of 2019 where it was agreed that there was a need for an official Raglan Naturally organisation to continue community-led development and support the implementation of the plan. It was agreed that the best structure would be a co-governance organisation (between Iwi/Hapū and the community), operating as a Charitable Trust. This direction is supported by key community organisations.

Our objectives

The Raglan Naturally Community Trust Objectives

The objectives of the Organisation are intended to be charitable in accordance with New Zealand law and are deemed not to include or extend to any matter or thing which is not charitable and the powers of the Board are restricted accordingly.
All Board Members are to:

  • Comply with the terms of the trust deed that created the trust
  • Act honestly and loyally
  • Act in the best interest of the trust

Board structure

The Board will, in accordance with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, comprise representation from Whaingaroa hapū and others in a co-governance model.

The hapū of Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Hourua, Tainui o Tainui, Ngāti Tamainupō will determine their hapū representation.

The Board will comprise of no less than eight (8) and no more than nine (9) Trustees, to be made up of no fewer than three (3) and no more than four (4) hapū members, one (1) Raglan Community Board member and no less than three (3) Others.

Co-governance

  • The Raglan Naturally Board works in accordance with the principles of Te
    Tiriti o Waitangi. The Board comprises representation from Whaingaroa hapū
    and community in a co-governance model.
  • Co-governance for RN is leading by example, the journey will be constantly
    evolving.
  • Relationships and partnerships are key.
  • Relationships and partnerships are equitable.
  • These relationships and partnerships are actively supported through research
    and resourcing.
  • The Raglan Naturally Board is driving the change we know is needed to create
    a healthy thriving community.