13/04/2026
Meeting notes from today's meeting.
Summary
This meeting covered the status, history, and governance of the Waima E15 land block, including ownership structure, trustee representation, and future engagement with whānau. Key outcomes were confirmation of current trustee arrangements, agreement on annual meeting frequency, and actions to re-engage the Reedy family regarding trustee representation.
These are the meeting notes.
Present:
Peter Tashkoff
Trev Birch
Tarere Thatcher
Jack Thatcher
Katy Tashkova
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Agreements/Actions
1. Meeting Frequency
Agreement: Trustees and attendees agreed that one meeting per year is sufficient
2. Trustee Representation – Reedy Family
Action: Peter Tashkoff to follow up with the Reedy family to confirm whether they will nominate a trustee
Action: If a nominee is provided, initiate process to formalize appointment
3. Whānau Engagement
Action: Organize a future on-site hui at Waima E15 to allow whānau to walk the land
4. Sharing of Whakapapa Records
Action: Peter Tashkoff to provide access to the whakapapa document via Dropbox
5. Contact Coordination
Action: Trev Birch shared contact details for coordination with Tarere Thatcher
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Other information
Land Overview
The Waima E15 block is approximately 121 hectares
The land is predominantly regenerating native bush with some mānuka
A natural stream runs through the property
No commercial use is taking place
Ownership Structure
Total shares: approximately 550
Ownership is fragmented across multiple whānau lines
Some shares remain in deceased estates without succession
A large portion of shares associated with the Reedy family has not been actively managed
Trustees
Current active trustees:
Peter Tashkoff
Trev Birch
Previous trustee (Amster Reedy) is deceased
No replacement trustee has been appointed by the Reedy family
Historical Context
The land was converted to general land under legislation and later faced sale due to unpaid rates
Funds were raised to prevent sale and settle outstanding amounts
The land was successfully converted back to Māori land following agreement from shareholders and Māori Land Court approval
Legal/Claims Context
A Waitangi Tribunal claim was lodged seeking reimbursement of funds paid
The claim has not been substantively addressed
No financial assets are currently held
Financial Position
No active bank account
Previous balance returned to the Reedy family
No income is generated from the land
Land Status
Designated as a Significant Natural Area (SNA)
This restricts commercial development
Rates Position
Council periodically issues “rates holiday” notices
Trustees maintain a position of non-liability based on Treaty provisions
Cultural Context
Discussion included whakapapa connections and shared lineage
The land is regarded as a connection point for whānau regardless of shareholding size
Next Steps
Follow up with Reedy family on trustee nomination
Plan future hui on the land
Progress claim when capacity allows
