PEP55781 - Statoil New Zealand 2015 Annual Report of Iwi and Hapū Engagement

prepared for

The Minister of Energy and Resources

March 2016

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PEP55781 -Statoil New Zealand 2015 Annual Report on Iwi and Hapū engagement The Crown Minerals Act 1991 requires all Tier 1 permit holders to prepare an annual report on

engagement with iwi and hapū. This report provides details of Statoil’s engagement with Te Tai Tokerau

iwi and hapū and covers the period of 12 months from December 2014 to 31 December 2015.

Statoil is providing this report to iwi authority chairs and chief executives of Te Rarawa, NgaiTakoto and

Te Aupouri who we have had the most interactive engagement with in 2015.

We have included the facilitation report from the Te Rarawa – Statoil workshop as an appendix.

Identical copies of this report will be submitted for both Statoil’s Reinga permits – PEP 57057 and PEP

55781.

The report will be submitted to New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals by 31 March 2016.

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Purpose This report provides details of Statoil’s engagement with iwi and hapū and covers the period of 12 months

from December 2014 to 31 December 2015.

In December 2014 Statoil was awarded its second Northland/Reinga permit (PEP 57057) and also 50%

working interest in blocks 57083, 57085 and 57087 with Chevron as operator. This report covers the two

Northland/Reinga permits (PEP 55781 and 57057) where Statoil is the operator and has 100% equity

share.The report is provided in accordance with section 33C of the Crown Minerals Act 1991.

Statoil’s approach to iwi and hapū engagement Statoil's approach to iwi and hapū engagement recognizes the importance of early and open

engagement. It also recognises that Statoil had no prior knowledge or understanding of the local iwi and

hapū and their perspectives in relation to the oil and gas sector, or any pre-existing relationships in the

region when we first entered the country in December 2013.

The objective of our initial engagement has been to listen, learn and understand more about the local

perspective. It has meant starting small and taking incremental steps to widen the engagement, which

can be informed by on-the-ground guidance on who and how to engage.

We understand it takes time to develop understanding and relationships. Statoil has continued its

approach from 2014 with regards to establishing dialogue, developing relationships, and getting the

relevant information in order to engage appropriately and thus to establish the basis to inform and involve.

2015 engagement highlights Statoil has continued to deepen and widen its engagement with Te Taitokerau iwi and hapū during 2015.

As well as our on-going direct engagement with iwi authorities, we have been hosted at a number of

workshops and meetings where we have been able to speak to a wider audience. These are detailed

below:

9 December 2014 - New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals hui At the same time as the new award in December 2014, New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals invited

Statoil to speak with Northland iwi leaders. The hui involved Chief Executives, Chairpersons and their

advisors from Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri and NgaiTakoto. The aim of the hui was to help iwi leaders learn

more about the industry and the regulatory environment. Shell NZ and TGS also presented in the same

industry session as Statoil, and other sessions included presentations from the Government’s regulatory

agencies, PEPANZ, and a meeting with the Minister for Energy and Resources.

16 – 17 February 2015 - Te Runanga o Te Rarawa – Statoil engagement workshop Statoil were invited to a two day workshop in February that was hosted and facilitated by Te Runanga o

Te Rarawa. This workshop included trustees from Te Rarawa as well as representatives from Te

Runanga o NgaiTakoto, Te Runanga Nui o Te Aupouri, Ngāti Kuri Trust Board, as well as staff from the

Northland Regional Council, Far North District Council and Northland Inc. We sent a large delegation led

by Vice President Pål Haremo and included experts in sound and marine life, as well as experience in

indigenous engagement from Alaska. Our presentation was distributed to the participants so that they

could use this in later discussions within their iwi/hapū. A report detailing the workshop was written by the

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workshop facilitator and made available on Te Runanga o Te Rarawa’s webpage. This is attached as an

appendix.

13 June – Te Rūnanga o Nui Te Aupouri hui In June we were invited to visit Potahi Marae in Te Kao to share information about Statoil, our plans going

forward and potential opportunities for the iwi. Statoil was represented by Country Manager Brynjulv

Kløve and Social Performance Advisor, Jan Trønningsdal. This was Statoil’s first visit to a marae and our

first experience of a powhiri. Statoil also engaged a cultural advisor in order to be introduced in a

respectful manner. The questions and discussion revolved around topics like international experience,

local opportunities and transparency.

28 August – Northland Regional Council and Te Tai Tokerau Maori Advisory Committee meeting In August we were invited to attend an information session with the Northland Regional Council and its Te

Tai Tokerau Māori Advisory Committee in order to have an open discussion about our plans going

forward, environmental track record and local opportunities in Northland and New Zealand in general. We

had a good discussion regarding these issues. Vice President for Sustainability in Exploration, Hedda

Felin, travelled to New Zealand to attend this meeting. Country Manager Brynjulv Kløve and Social

Performance Advisor, Jan Trønningsdal, also attended.

On-going commitment to regular engagement We recognise that the ability to regularly engage face-to-face with iwi and hapū is important. An essential

part of maintaining momentum has been the appointment of Brynjulv Kløve as our permanent

representative in New Zealand. A key focus for Mr Kløve has been to spend time in Northland meeting

people, building relationships, and answering questions.

Statoil has been proactive with providing iwi authorities with information relating to milestones in the work

programme, which can then be distributed amongst relevant iwi/hapū as appropriate. We have also

maintained an open door policy for information requests and invitations to meet, This is important with

regards to continuing to take deliberate and incremental steps in order to deepen and widen our

engagement.

Iwi appointed environmental and cultural observer As part of our engagement with Te Runanga o Te Rarawa, the iwi authority chair requested that Statoil

agree to allow an iwi representative on board the Aquila Explorer for five weeks while it conducted

seismic testing. We provided funding to cover the iwi observer’s costs while at sea, as well as Basic

Offshore Survival Training (BOSIET) and essential equipment. The iwi observer reported on her

experiences daily on a dedicated Facebook page and was able to answer questions from members of her

iwi and hapū.

Statoil plan to offer a similar opportunity as part of our planned coring operation to take place in early

2016. This role will have a formal position description and we will ask the iwi chairpersons we have a

dialogue with to select a suitable representative.

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Deepening our understanding and engagement In addition to seeking local advice on whom and how to engage Northland iwi and hapū we have also

appointed a cultural advisor. The purpose of this role is to help us develop our understanding of tikanga

Māori, te Reo Māori and cultural guidance during meetings held on marae and more generally.

We also continue to seek local engagement advice and the advice offered by various New Zealand

Government agencies, including New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals, local government bodies, and the

Best Practice Guidelines for Engagement with Māori developed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust.

Record of Engagement Date Iwi/hapū group/s

represented

Nature of engagement Outcome of engagement /

feedback

December

2014

Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri

and Ngai Takoto

Hui hosted by New Zealand

Petroleum and Minerals

Joint understanding with

NZP&M and iwi/hapū of

requirements and work

going forward

December

2014

Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri

and Ngai Takoto

Ongoing discussions Joint understanding with

iwi/hapū of our work

program and plans going

forward and iwi/hapū

concerns

December

2014

Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri

and Ngai Takoto

Follow up correspondence

to December hui

Update on plans going

forward

February

2015

Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri,

Ngai Takato, Ngati Kuri

Face to Face meeting,

deepening Statoil’s

relationship with Te

Rarawa, extending its

engagement to other Te

Hiku iwi and building the

knowledge base of

attendees

Constructive engagement

documented in written

facilitator report

June

2015

Te Aupouri Face to Face meeting,

sharing information about

Statoil, our plans going

forward and potential

opportunities for the iwi

Open discussion raising

many relevant questions

and concerns. Agreed to

have follow up dialogue

August

2015

Te Tai Tokerau Māori

Advisory Committee

Face to face discussion

regarding our plans going

forward, environmental

track record and local

opportunities in the far

north and Northland and

New Zealand in general

Good dialogue regarding

Statoil in Northland and the

oil and gas industry in

general. A chance to meet

iwi/hapū representatives we

had not previously met

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Iwi or hapū feedback In all the meetings listed above we have had open discussions and have received helpful and

constructive feedback and advice. We have taken this into account in follow up meetings with many of the

same iwi/hapū representatives.

Next Steps

In 2016 we plan to further deepen the existing relationships we have with iwi/hapū, extend our

engagement to iwi we have not yet met, and to continue building the basis to inform and involve.

We will repeat the effort of having a iwi appointed environmental and cultural observer on board the

coring cruise vessel, and will also work with iwi authorities on identifying other projects that will be

mutually beneficial.

In addition our Country Manager will regularly visit Northland and continue our programme of on-going

engagement with iwi, provide more information, and answer any questions iwi may have.

IWI - STATOIL FACILITATION REPORT

FEBRUARY 2015

“Iwi – Statoil Two Day Workshop”

Prepared by Abraham Witana

Table of Contents

Contents

Background _________________________________________________________________ 1

Introduction _________________________________________________________________ 2

Day One ___________________________________________________________________ 4

Day two ____________________________________________________________________ 9

Conclusion_________________________________________________________________ 21

Meeting Coordination ________________________________________________________ 22

About the Facilitator _________________________________________________________ 23

Workshop Attendance Register _________________________________________________ 24

Photo by Rongo Bentson Left to right: Abraham Witana, Jan Tronningsdal, Bryn Klove, Pal Haremo, Jurgen Wiessenberger, Ella Ede, Vergardt, Camilla Vatne Amandt, Bronwyn Hunt, Piripi Moore, Peter Fitzjohn

Disclaimer: This document has been prepared in good faith on the basis of information

available at the date of publication. I do not guarantee its usefulness in achieving any other

purpose other than the purpose noted on page 2 of this document. Readers are responsible for

assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content of this Document. The author will not be

liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using

or relying on information in this document.

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Background

Background Statoil is an operator with 100% equity share in petroleum exploration permits 55781 and

57057 in the Reinga Basin offshore Northland’s west coast. The permits cover 11,670 square

kilometres and are located approximately 100 kilometres from shore to the west of New

Zealand's North Island, in water depths ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 metres.

Their work programme is designed to fully evaluate the prospectivity of the permits in a staged

manner within the 15-year permit timeframe outlined in the permit. Statoil is committed to

collect new 2D seismic data and to undertake a seafloor surveys within the first three years.

Following an analysis and interpretation of this data, Statoil will then decide what is any future

steps they will take.

In the New Zealand Block Offer 2014, Statoil was also awarded 50% working interest in blocks

57083, 57085 and 57087 with Chevron as operator. These permits are located in the East

Coast and Pegasus basins, southeast off New Zealand’s North Island. The permits cover more

than 25,000 square kilometres and sit in water depths between 800 and 3,000 metres. The

initial phase of the project will consist of data collection.

Map source: http://www.statoil.com/en/about/worldwide/newzealand/

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Introduction

Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide an independent facilitation report for Te Runanga O

Te Rarawa regarding the ‘engagement meeting’ held with STATOIL Ltd at Toka Tumoana

Buildings in Kaitaia on the 16th and 17

th February 2015.

A letter was drafted by Haami Piripi, Chairman of Te Runanga o Te Rarawa inviting all Te

Runanga o Te Rarawa Trustees, Tai Tokerau Iwi Representatives and local government

representatives to a 2 day workshop with Statoil representatives to explore the protocols

concerning our Maori customary and cultural interests, increase awareness and understanding

of Statoil’s operations and to provide an opportunity to explore potential future relationship

protocols. These discussions with Statoil were held for the purpose of affirming kaitiakitanga

(stewardship) and (rangatiratanga) responsibilities.

It was anticipated that the outcome of the workshop would be to gain an understanding about

Statoil Ltd and what is occurring in the Te Reinga Basin and to identify opportunities to

preserve and protect our duties as kaitiaki (Guardians).

Key focus areas

The following key areas of focus drove the meeting:

1. The development of protocols to take into account customary and cultural issues and imperatives.

2. The participation in and the sharing of data and research where relevant and of advantage to iwi, and

3. The establishment of an independent Iwi monitoring role.

These areas of focus led the discussions during the meeting.

These areas of focus were accepted by the meeting participants.

Whakatauaki

“Kia u ki te whakapono, me aroha tetahi ki tetahi”

“Holdfast to your beliefs; with respect for one another”.

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Introduction

This whakatauaki of the Poroa, an eponymous ancestor for Te Rarawa was used to provide a

safe environment for all meeting participants where individuals were able to maintain their

beliefs and interact in frank and open discussion and debate that was amicable and respectful

of each other.

This whakatauaki was accepted by the meeting participants.

Agreed Principles

The following principles were presented to the meeting participants to provide another level of

safety by which participants interacted.

1. Manaakitanga – Caring is sharing

2. Kotahitanga – Working together

3. Rangatiratanga – Self autonomy

These principles were accepted by the meeting participants.

House keeping

Meeting participants were provided with the following housekeeping matters:

1. Location of the assembly area should there be an unlikely event of a fire

2. Location of the conveniences for meeting participants

3. Designated smoking areas

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Day One

Day One The programme for day one was as follows:

1. Whanauangatanga

2. Te Ao Maori: Our cultural history

3. Statoil: Who are we?

4. Engagement with indigenous peoples of Alaska

On day one the meeting was opened in karakia by kaumatua (Elder) Tame Kahiti Murray

(Wainui Marae) followed by a mihi whakatau by Haami Piripi (Chair, Te Runanga O Te

Rarawa) and supported by kaumatua Dixon Motu (Te Rarawa marae) to welcome Statoil

representatives, along with other iwi and council representatives. This was followed by

introduction from the facilitator acting as Kaiarahi (Cultural support) for Statoil introducing Pal

Haremo, Vice president of Statoil Exploration Activities who responded on behalf of Statoil.

It was noted that they provided a waiata (song) from Norway in support of Mr Haremo.

Whanaungatanga (Introductions)

There were 33 participants at the meeting. In order for participants to know one another,

participants introduced themselves and their organisations and groups that they represent.

This process provided all participants with an understanding of who was participating in the two

day workshop.

Te Ao Maori: The Maori Worldview

Mr Piripi provided the meeting with a general overview of Te Ao Maori. The importance of

which was to help Statoil gain a better understanding of the Maori worldview.

This presentation provided an insight to:

The construct of theology and philosophy

The transfer of Matauranga Maori (traditional knowledge)

Genealogy sets the methodology on how Maori interrelate with the environment

Detailing the importance of whakapapa (genealogy)

The importance of Matariki (Pleiades) for Maori annual planning

The importance of Kaitiakitanga, the principle and practise

The importance of whanaungatanga (relationships)

“Rangatiratanga

(self-autonomy) is

important to us as

Maori; it is for us

as Maori to build

the platform to

forge the future of

our Maori nation”

Haami Piripi,

Chairman, Te

Runanga O Te

Rarawa

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Day One

The importance of Maori ancestors such as Maui and Kupe

The impact of colonisation and the effect it had on Maori

The impact of the monetary system on the trade and barter system of Maori

Mr Piripi highlighted that our ancestors adapted to their environment and over time modern

Maori have adapted and evolved in a way similar to our ancestors, where Maori have

maintained our place in the environment.

The underlying function of kaitiakitanga is a foundation of who we are, interconnections made

to everything through whakapapa and as kaitiaki it is our Inherit responsibility to protect the

environment our ancestors had left us through to the present. We have maintained this role

since the beginning of time.

An opportunity was provided by the Facilitator for any further contributions from the meeting

participants.

Statoil: Who are we?

Pal Haremo provided an overview of Statoil which included their business, values, issues they

face (global issues) and other projects they are involved with. Sustainable development is first

and foremost about how we run our business. We aim to protect the environment, people and

society and, through local projects to help to develop local communities where we operate.

Statoil is the largest oil company in Norway. The company has supported the transformation of

Norway and is one of the largest oil producers in the North Sea. Statoil operates more than 30

offshore oil and gas fields with both fixed and floating installations. Statoil is ranked No.1 on the

2014 Global 100 Index of the world’s most sustainable energy companies, and number four of

all corporations. (Source: Corporate Knights, 2014.)

Their values are based on a sustainable environment, protecting culture, providing local

employment opportunities by supporting communities through stakeholder engagement.

Stakeholder engagement is conducted at the corporate level, but also on a day-to-day basis in

the countries and projects in which we operate.

Their values are at the core of their management regime. These values drive their performance

and guide us on how we do business, and in how we work together and with all our external

stakeholders.

“We want to

operate in a

sustainable way,

sharing your

values with us will

help us to ensure

they are

protected”

Pal Haremo, Vice

President,

Exploration

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Day One

We involve stakeholder groups who are affected by - and who may affect - our operations

around the world. Stakeholders who are relevant to our operations include governments,

partners, suppliers, investors and shareholders, customers, employees, unions, civil society,

local communities and indigenous peoples.

There are some major issues that affect the global community and us at Statoil such as climate

change and environmental sustainability. Energy is important globally so we have diversified

into renewable energies such as wind farm power generation1. Another project that we are

involved in includes the global oil industries working together on ‘carbon capture’2.

Mr Haremo stated that Statoil will:

1. Keep this group informed of all their activities

2. Will utilise the methods adopted in their indigenous engagements with the

Alaskan tribes.

3. Seek to gain the trust of meeting stakeholders and their constituents

An opportunity was provided to the meeting participants to ask question directly from Mr

Haremo.

Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available to meeting

participants.

Engagement with indigenous people of Alaska

Ella Ede provided a presentation on Statoil engagement with the indigenous peoples of Alaska.

The Inupiat Native tribes had acquired an ownership model over natural resources on their

1 Ten kilometers off the south-west coast of Norway, Statoil’s Hywind project is putting next generation technology

through its paces. http://www.statoil.com/en/TechnologyInnovation/NewEnergy/RenewablePowerProduction/Offshore/Hywind/Pages/HywindPuttingWindPowerToTheTest.aspx?redirectShortUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.statoil.com%2fhywind 2 Statoil has been considered a global leader within carbon capture and storage (CCS) since 1996. Statoil is an active

champion for further development and use of this technology. http://www.statoil.com/en/TechnologyInnovation/NewEnergy/Co2CaptureStorage/Pages/default.aspx

“Partnering is

important with

communities early

in the process is

important to

Statoil”

Ella Ede,

Indigenous Cultural

Advisor

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Day One

lands both above and below the land through the Alaskan Native Peoples Claims Settlement

Act 1971.

Inupiat Tribe of Alaska have lived off their lands for thousands of years and have been able to

balance their traditional way of life with development through open dialogue in partnership with

industries, taking their time to build relationships and protecting their culture through Tribal

Corporations.

Statoil corporate values guide their approach in the way we have worked with the Inupiat by

being respectful of Inupiaq values, frequent meetings with their stakeholder groups and

listening to them

This takes time and we need to be consistent in our approach with ongoing, two‐way

communication and responding to questions and concerns by working closely with local people

for local solutions.

Aligning Statoil values with the inupiaq

Source: Ella Ede (2015) Engagement with indigenous people of Alaska

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Day One

Key notes:

The Alaskan Native Peoples Claims Settlement Act 1971.

The values of the Inuiqiap Tribe have been incorporated into how Statoil engages with

them.

The use or their traditional ecological knowledge is incorporated into Statoil research

projects.

There is an educational programme that is being run and supported by Statoil in

schools.

Due to time constraints there was no time available to meeting participants to ask questions of

Ms Ede.

Closing remarks

The facilitator provided an overview of the days proceeding’s acknowledging that meeting

participants had adhered to the whakatauaki and the agreed principles.

Mr Piripi acknowledged all of the meeting participants for their contributions then asked

kaumatua Tame Kahiti Murray to close the meeting in karakia (prayer).

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Day two

Day two The programme for day one was as follows:

1. Questions and answers for Ms Ede

2. Presentations on sound and marine life

3. Iwi Observer on Aquilla

4. The study of Seismic Data

5. The investment and distribution

6. Traditional Knowledge Proposal

7. Where to from here

8. Concluding remarks

Opening Remarks

The facilitator reflected on the previous days agenda and provided an overview of the agenda

to meeting participants. It was also another opportunity to reflect on the whakatauaki and the 3

guiding principles to ensure that everyone was respectful of each other no matter what their

personal views were.

Engagement with indigenous people of Alaska

An opportunity was provided to the meeting participants to ask questions of Ms Ede about her

presentation. Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available

to meeting participants.

Presentations on sound and marine life

Two presentations on marine sounds were provided to the meeting by Jurgen Wiessenberger.

The presenter provide a comparative scientific measuring tool of sound on land and sound in

the marine environment to help meeting participants to gain a better understanding of scientific

research on sound.

Values for air and water Pressure in air re.20_Pa Pressure in water re. 1_Pa Comments

0 60 120 140 160

62 122 182 202 222

hearing threshold office environment feeling threshold threshold of pain threshold of direct damage

“It’s painful as a

marine biologist

to work with

Statoil –as a

scientist i care

about our

environments”

Jurgen

Wiessenberger,

Marine Biologist

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Day two

Source: INGEBRET GAUSLAND, Statoil, Stavanger, Norway. Scientific values for measuring sound in Air and Water

Sound levels in the marine environment travel longer distances than in air due to the density of

the water. A range of marine sounds was provided to the meeting participants to hear the

differences between manmade sound and that of marine life.

A seismic signal is quantified by a variety of measures in the time and frequency domains and

will also be of importance for the evaluation of possible impact that the signals may have on

marine life.

Statoil respects the presence of marine mammals in their natural habitat and follows

precautionary rules and regulations to minimise potential negative effects of our activities,

especially during seismic data acquisition. We always establish a safety zone around the

seismic vessel and stop data acquisition if a marine mammal enters the zone.

Subsistence hunting and the environment are very important to the local Inupiat people. As

part of preparing our impact risk assessment, we interview locals and incorporate their

knowledge about the effect of noise on marine mammals from motorboats, footsteps on ice, big

ships and how traditional ecological knowledge has been integrated into research findings that

are used by Statoil to inform their decision making on mitigating any effects on the cultural

values of the Inuqiap tribe.

Source: Amilla Vatne Aamondt (2015) Exploration and operations Humpback whale

Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available to meeting

participants.

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Day two

Iwi Observer on Aquilla

Tersha Perry provided an overview of her experience onboard the seismic survey vessel

Aquilla. She stated that it was a learning experience for her to be onboard the vessel and

having access to different areas and experts in their fields from across the globe was great.

Whilst onboard the vessel Ms Perry provided a social media blog where she was able to

communicate with her family but also to provide updates on her roles as the cultural observer

recording mammal sightings including how she felt from a wairua perspective.

She highlighted that she did karakia each morning and evening including breaking out into

waiata (song) when the moment struck her. One experience she shared which she felt was

definitely related to an impact on wairua was when the vessel neared Manawatauwhi (Three

Kings Islands) when all power to the vessel shut down. It was her belief that the vessel had

gotten close to Te Ara Wairua and that it was the wairua in the area that caused this event.

Source: Amilla Vatne Aamondt (2015) Exploration and operations The seismic vessel Aquilla Explorer

She noted that out of the 40 crew onboard there were only two Maori onboard the vessel who

had unskilled roles 1 was the Refuse Office and the other was the cleaner. In her discussion

with them she found that they have had these roles onboard for a number of years and that

she was the first Maori they have seen onboard the vessel that was actually involved in the

research. She noted from both Maori onboard “We didn’t think that iwi or Maori cared about

this type of work” Ms Perry also provided an overview of what resources and training was

made available to her and proffered some ideas on how this role may be better resourced in

the future and highlighting the Code of Conduct for Marine Mammals may be up for review.

“We didn’t think that

iwi or Maori cared

about us or this type

of work”

Comment from crew

Tersha Perry, Iwi

Observer

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Day two

Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available to meeting

participants.

The study of Seismic Data

Camilla Vatne Aamondt provided a presentation about Statoil and its work programme in New

Zealand and provided some seismic data and its interpretation to the meeting participants.

The permitted area

The permits cover 11,670 square kilometres and are located approximately 100 kilometres

from shore to the west of New Zealand's North Island, in water depths ranging from 1,000 to

2,000 metres.

New Zealand Work programme

The work programme is designed to fully evaluate the potential of the permits in a staged

manner within the 15-year permit timeframe. Statoil is committed to collect new 2D seismic

data and to undertake a seafloor surveys within the first three years. Following an analysis and

interpretation of this data, Statoil will decide on further steps which could be made in the 3 to 6

years.

Source: Camilla Vatne Aamondt (2015) Exploration and operations The area in red is where the seismic exploration was undertaken.

“Advancements in

seismic technology

have helped find,

drill and produce

oil and natural gas

with the least

possible impact to

the environment”.

Camilla Vatne

Aamondt

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Day two

Interpreting Seismic Data

Advancements in seismic technology have helped find, drill and produce oil and natural gas

with the least risk and the least possible impact to the earth. We as operators explore for oil

and gas, the use of geophysical technologies helps to reduce risk in regards to cost, safety and

damage to the environment.

Source: Camilla Vatne Aamondt (2015) Exploration and operations This type of seismic information is used to:

Provide an indication of oil and gas presence and locations

Accurately plan locations for potential wells,

Reducing the probability of risk associated with cost,

Minimizing the environmental impact of the oil and gas exploration.

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Day two

New Zealand Geological Resources

Source: Camilla Vatne Aamondt (2015) Exploration and operations

An overview of the rock source and make-up of the Te Reinga Basin was provided based on 5

study areas from Taranaki to New Caledonia. Generally cretaceous rock has been dredged

from the Te Reinga basin with some indications of oil seeps.

Meteorological and oceanographic Data

Planning any future drilling operations in the Reinga Basin, requires met ocean data is

important to better understand weather and ocean patterns for ensuring the right equipment

and stability of platforms. This study will be provided by Geo Nuclear Sciences (GNS) in

collaboration with Statoil.

University of Auckland

Statoil in collaboration with University of Auckland is sponsoring 2 MSc projects to investigate

the geology of the seafloor, sedimentology at Earth Science, School of Environment.

These two projects will investigate:

− Active deep marine seafloor processes of the Reinga-Northland basins

− Recent stratigraphic and tectonic evolution of the Reinga-Northland basins using

high resolution seismic stratigraphy

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Day two

Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available to meeting

participants.

Fiscal Overview

Mr Haremo provided an overview on Statoil investment into the New Zealand project and the

contributions that area required to be made to the government.

Timeline Statoil investment into

New Zealand

Phase 1 2014 - 2017 $15M USD

Phase 2 2017 - 2020 $35M USD

Phase 3 2020 - 2025 $450M USD

Depending on the data collection, interpretation, decisions and approvals the following

potential oil resources exists within the permitted area held by Statoil.

Potential Oil Resource Projected Oil price per

barrel Potential Oil Resource

Value

50 M barrels $100 USD $50B USD

Statoil Contribution to the New Zealand Government

Mr Haremo indicated that the first component to the New Zealand Government was a 5%

royalty fee. On top of this there was up 43% tax paid to the New Zealand Government. These

two percentages were negotiated and fixed.

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Day two

Source: Pal Haremo (2015) Fiscal Overview

Of note was the potential profit share that goes back to the New Zealand Government is

around 40 – 50 percent this is yet to be determined based on future decisions to enter into

Phase 2 of this project.

Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available to meeting

participants.

Traditional Knowledge Proposal

Jan Tronningsdal provided a presentation that reflected on Statoils 5 key values, 3 capacity

development initiatives and a potential joint project proposal based on traditional knowledge

held by Tangata Whenua.

The five key values started by Statoil committed to creating lasting values for communities,

aiming to better understand the environment, preventing harm to the environment, creating

local opportunities, respecting human rights by being open and transparent.

“Let’s do the

project together

so we can

determine whether

there is any value

for stakeholders”.

Jan Tronningsdal,

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Day two

The 3 capacity development initiatives provided as examples have been in place in Tanzania,

Russia and Canada. All of which reflected Collaborative approach between industry,

communities impacted by oil sands development and the government.

Local Opportunity Centre in Canada Source: Jan Tronningsdal (2015) Social Performance and a way forward.

These initiatives are aimed to help develop a skilled and safe workforce of and for local

businesses. Providing local vendors with access to training and business development tools

and ensures that contractors have access to information about current and future business

opportunities.

Questions and answers were recorded on the day and should be made available to meeting

participants.

Key note:

Meeting participants would like to view any protocol agreements with other indigenous

peoples and that this information is made available in due course.

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Where to from here

Where to from here The facilitator provided the meeting participants with an overview of the key matters noted from

meeting participants during the two day workshop which are as follows:

Future engagements

Relationships

Protocols

Projects

Other?

The facilitator also provided other matters that require consideration to aid thinking for “Where

to from here?”

The time line – permit expiration – 15 years

A Steering Group from this meeting

Planning

Resourcing

1. Future engagements

The meeting participants had identified that before any future engagement may occur with

Statoil that each organization represented during the hui will report back to their respective

constituencies with the information shared during the two day workshop.

There was general agreement that whanau and hapu including the wider Te Hiku and Tai

Tokerau community also need to become better informed.

It was further agreed and supported that before any further meetings with Statoil can take

place; existing Iwi Leadership forums have to discuss this further in order to provide a

collective view and future direction.

2. Relationships

During the two day workshop it became obvious that there was an appetite to investigate form

of relationship. However, before any further discussion on this can take place, as noted above

further discussions would be required to be had with Te Hiku and Tai Tokerau Iwi Leadership

forums for direction.

“Let me be clear, I

have come to this

two day workshop

to become better

informed and take

this back to my

people; I am not

here to make any

decisions in

respect to other

matters raised on

the board”

Sam Tecklenburg,

Ohaki Marae

Delegate, Te

Rarawa

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Where to from here

It was also noted that there are two relationships for engagement that require further

consideration:

Crown and Tangata Whenua relationship

Tangata whenua and Statoil relationship

Of note was the presentation “Engagement with the indigenous peoples of Alaska” provided by

Ella Ede.

3. Protocols

During the two day workshop it had been noted that protocols or other such mechanisms could

be entered into with Statoil. However this matter was also considered inappropriate for further

discussion until the matter noted in future engagements is addressed.

Of note was the presentation on sound and marine life provided by Jurgen Weissenberger

4. Projects

During the two day workshop presentations were made regarding indigenous traditional

ecological knowledge, its sources, its value and its incorporation into the Statoil work

programme.

Of note was the presentation “Traditional Knowledge Proposal” presented by Jan Tronningdal

5. Other?

There were no other key matters raised by the meeting participants.

6. Considerations

The timeline factor was raised for discussion and was generally accepted that the Government

had approved a 15 year permit and that there is a need to plan a way forward.

Of note was the presentation “Seismic Data” provided by Camilla Vatne Aamondt highlighting

that it would be up to another 3 – 6 years before any decision would be made to further

progress to the next stage.

Resourcing was a matter raised during this discussion. The facilitator sought clarification from

Statoil whether there are resources available for stakeholder engagement?

Pal Haremo responded that there is a budget available for stakeholder engagement.

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Where to from here

Concluding remarks

The facilitator provided an overview of day two and acknowledged all those present for their

attendance and their resolve to be pono (true), tika (right) and aroha (respectful) to the

whakatauaki of Poroa “Kia U ki te whakapono, me aroha tetahi ki tetahi” and the 3 tikanga

(guiding principles) agreed for the meeting.

Mr Haremo provided an overview of the last two days from the Statoil perspective

acknowledging all those that attended the workshop and providing him and his team with a

better insight to understanding Iwi and an appreciation of the Maori worldview.

Mr Piripi provided an overview from an Iwi perspective acknowledging Statoil for their

attendance, expertise and information shared over the two days. He also acknowledged all the

meeting participants for their interactions over the past two days.

Kaumatua Dixon Motu was then invited to close the meeting in karakia

Pg. 21

Conclusion

Conclusion My overall assessment of the Two Day workshop is as follows:

1. The meeting coordination and resources required were well provided for including

catering and security.

2. All meeting participants recognised and adhered to the whakatauaki (proverb) of Poroa

and acted in accordance with agreed tikanga (principles) of the meeting.

3. There was respect shown to all presenters which ensured a good flow of information

and discussion.

4. The discussions during question and answer times were well received by all

participants.

5. There were varying detailed questions posed to Statoil which they responded to as

best they could in an open and transparent way.

6. Challenges and assumptions were made to Statoil were acknowledged and received

with respect.

The workshop was well attended and showed that Iwi and Statoil can engage in a proactive

manner whilst maintaining individual and collective positions whilst recognizing the challenges

that lay ahead. Overall this process is to ensure that Maori culture and cultural values are

protected and the environment is sustained for future generations.

Recommendations

The following recommendation is made:

1. That this report is received by the Meeting Coordinators for feedback and comments

from the presenters noted in this report.

2. That before any further meetings with Statoil can take place; existing Iwi Leadership

forums have to discuss this in order to provide a collective view and further direction on

any potential future relationship, protocol or projects with Statoil.

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Meeting Coordination

Meeting Coordination Overall the meeting coordination was well executed by the Meeting Coordinators Bronwyn

Hunt (Te Rarawa) and Bryn Klove (Statoil). There were only 2 minor incidents that had minor

effects on the meeting.

1. On day one there was an uninvited visitor who had made outbursts to all the meeting

participants prior to the lunch break, condemning them for holding a secret meeting

and cutting deals with Statoil This matter was resolved by calling the meeting to lunch

and removing the manuhiri from the conference facility. The facilitator and others

mediated with the uninvited guest, an invitation to join the meeting participants for

lunch was extended but was declined and left on their own accord.

2. On day two, two further uninvited visitors attended the meeting; these two people were

let in at the discretion of the Security Liaison Officer. Both people had opportunity to

pose questions to Statoil and meeting participants. One visitor left and the other

remained until the meeting closed.

Venue and resources

The venue provided for meeting participants was of satisfactory standard providing meeting

participants with a comfortable and safe environment with all resources available when

required.

Catering

The catering provided over the two day workshop was well received and enjoyed by all

meeting participants. It is suggested that a letter of acknowledgement is sent to the caterers for

the meals provided.

Security

Security was a concern in the lead up to the two day workshop. It was agreed that professional

security be provided to ensure the safety of all meeting participants. This was in light of threats

being made on social media. Apart from the two minor matters noted above there were no

further security incidents that put at risk the safety of meeting participants.

It is suggested that a letter of acknowledgement be provided to Kia Tupato Security Ltd for

their professional presence and service.

Bronwyn Hunt, Principle Advisor Strategy and Policy, Te Rarawa

Bryn Klove, Statoil, NZ Manager

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About the Facilitator

About the Facilitator My name is Abraham Witana I am currently employed by Northland Regional Council as the

Maori Policy Specialist and Programme Manager. My role is to “Ensure that cultural values are

reflected in all regional plan, strategies and policies” including providing strategic oversight on

complex multi stakeholder council lead projects.

I have a military background from serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy as a First Class

Weapons man and Qualified Gunnery Instructor. I hold a Bachelor degree in Iwi Environmental

Management and Trusteeship, ethical research, project management, performance

management and review and hold Level 4 certificate in Coordinated Incident Management

Systems.

I also completed the “Making Good Decisions” course to become a Hearings Commissioner

located in Northland. I intend to pursue this in the near future to regain my accreditation.

I am the chairman of Waipuna marae in Panguru and represent Waipuna whanau whanui as

the elected Marae representative to Te Runanga O Te Rarawa. I represent Te Runanga O Te

Rarawa as the Iwi representative on the Kaitaia Board of Trustees and an Associate Director

on Te Waka Pupuri Putea Ltd.

I am also a Director on the Board of Directors for CBEC (Community Business and

Environment Centre) located in Kaitaia and hold a Trustee position on the Waireia Farm Trust

located in North Hokianga.

My vision for the future is “To develop local resources to empower our communities as a

platform for growth”

Nga mihi

Abraham Witana Facilitator Statoil – Iwi Two Day Workshop Kaitaia

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Workshop Attendance Register

Workshop Attendance Register

Name 16th Feb 17th Feb

Te Runanga O Te Rarawa

Haami Piripi - Chair x x Katie Murray – Deputy Chair (Rangi Kohu Marae) x x

Kevin Robinson – Chief Executive Officer

x x

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Roma Marae)

x x

Bronwyn Hunt – staff x x

Louise Mischewski – staff - x

Blair Peters Kapa – staff x x Abe Witana ( Facilitator) x x

Wendy Henwood – Trustee (Ngai Tupoto Marae) x x

Tame Murray – Trustee (Wainui Marae) x x

Sam Tecklenburg – Trustee (Ohaki Marae) x x

Wayne Tetai – Trustee (Waihou marae) x x

Dixon Mutu – Trustee (Te Rarawa marae) x x

Richard Hotere – Trustee (Matihetihe marae) x x

Micheal Borrell – Trustee (Waiparera marae) - -

Jimmy Clark – Trustee (Manukau marae) x -

Rongo Benston – Security Liaison x x

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Workshop Attendance Register

Aorangi Logan (Korou kore marae) x x

Joan Daniels (Motuti marae) - x

Patau Tepania (Ahipara Takutaimoana Komiti)

x -

Te Runanga O Ngai Takoto

Rangitane Marsden – Chief Executive Officer, Ngai Takoto

- x

BJ Marsden – staff - -

Kaio Rivers – staff - -

Robert Tamiti - Trustee - -

Ngati Kuri Trust Board

Pani Petera - Trustee - x

Te Runanga Nui O Te Aupouri

Mike Stevens - Chief Executive Officer - -

Rick Witana – Chairman - -

Rahuia Kapa – Trustee x x

Rosie Conrad X -

Northland Regional Council

Jonathan Gibbard – Senior Policy and Planning Manager, NRC

X -

Far North District Council

Phil Grimshaw – Maori Economic Development Manager, FNDC

X X

Theresa Burkhardt X -

Northland Inc

George Riley – Maori Economic Development Manager, Northland Inc

X -

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Workshop Attendance Register

Name 16th Feb 17th Feb

Statoil

Pal Haremo, Vice President, Exploration

x x

Amilla Vatne Aamondt Aamondt

x x

Jan Tronningsdal x x

Ella Ede x x

Jurgen Wiessenberger x x

Vegard Lyngmo x x

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