1. Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
September 2018
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of 2017 AGM
3. Matters arising from the 2017 AGM minutes
4. Minutes of 2017 EGM
5. Matters arising from the 2017 EGM minutes
6. Election of officers
7. Election of committee
8. Chairperson’s annual report (Brian Chandler)
9. Treasurer’s report and financial statements (Kevin Vaughan)
10. Announcements of election results
11. Nomination of Life Member(s)
12. Notices
13 Guest Speakers: Hester Cooper and Roger Wallace
“Bringing the Elegants back to Tiritiri Matangi”
Refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting

2. apologies Alan & Cecilia McCullough. Yolande Fothergill Wendy Bailey
Carne Blandy
John & Frances O'Ferrall
Jo Trent
Sue and Ashley Reid
Nina Smith
Vincent Maire
Dell Hood

3. Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
September 2018
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of 2017 AGM
3. Matters arising from the 2017 AGM minutes
4. Minutes of 2017 EGM
5. Matters arising from the 2017 EGM minutes
6. Election of officers
7. Election of committee
8. Chairperson’s annual report (Brian Chandler)
9. Treasurer’s report and financial statements (Kevin Vaughan)
10. Announcements of election results
11. Nomination of Life Member(s)
12. Notices
13 Guest Speakers: Hester Cooper and Roger Wallace
“Bringing the Elegants back to Tiritiri Matangi”
Refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting

4. Appointments to Committee
Officers
Chairman - Brian Chandler
Nominated – Kevin Seconded - Gloria
Treasurer - Kevin Vaughan
Nominated – Brian Seconded - Gloria
Secretary - Gloria Nash
Nominated – Brian Seconded - Kevin

5. Members stepping down
Many thanks to
Chris Hannent
Kay Milton

6. Election of Committee members
*REMEMBER - ONLY ONE VOTE PER MEMBERSHIP
Nominations
Nominated - Brian
Seconded - Gloria
Simon Fordham
Helen Bucksey
Peter Lee
Barry Fraser
Hester Cooper
Ray Walter
Carl Hayson

7. Election of Committee members
Carol Wildermoth
Nominated – Barry Fraser
Seconded – Carolyn Parker
Karen O’Shea
Nominated – Helen Bucksey
Seconded – Barry Fraser
Jane Thompson
Seconded – Pene Bone

8. Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi
Chairperson’s Report
September 2018

9. JIM BATTERSBY
WHAT
A LEGACY!

10. 30 YEARS aGO
Jim and Barbara Battersby formed SoTM
The aim was to help the project restore much of Tiritiri Matangi to (or near to) its pre human state
Really sparked by a shortage of spades and tools! Humble beginnings indeed!

11. 30 YEARS ON
Planting effectively complete
Endangered birds, reptiles and insects introduced (and thriving)
Source of species for other projects
Source of inspiration

12. 30 YEARS ON A “must do” tourist destination
30 to 35 thousand visitors per year
Thriving education programme - Inspires future generations of conservationists
Historical renovation and development
Built and funded a visitor centre, a workshop and vehicle shed
Purchased a multitude of vehicles, mechanical and hand tools.

13. 30 YEARS ON Generate income to maintain:- Guiding tracks Roads
Buildings
Vehicles
Weeding programme
Bird monitoring
Species management
Education
Etc

14. 30 YEARS ON We have around:-
250 volunteers guides
400 volunteers overall
2,000 to 2,500 individual members
Represented on national species management groups
Hosted royalty, international celebrities, politicians and conservation groups

15. Our greatest achievement?
30 YEARS ON
Our greatest achievement?

16. Remaining a close knit family!
30 YEARS ON
Our greatest achievement?
Remaining a close knit family!

17. BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! (to come)
NOT BAD FOR A START!
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! (to come)

18. Firstly What happened Last year

19. Strategic planning Changes to constitution EGM
Main committee
Strategic planning
(Reflecting an evolving role)
Changes to constitution
EGM
Staying true to our core values

20. Main committee STRUCTURAL CHANGE
(We are far from the small organisation that we started as)
Working (hard!) to come up with a structure that supports:-
Where we are currently
Where we are going
Our core values

21. Main committee OTHER STUFF
New meeting times and venue – Thank you Xelocity
Funding review
Quarterly DOC meetings
Health and Safety
Etc

22. Transfers - OUT biodiversity
HIHI – 30 to Rotokare and 10 to Bushy Park
TIEKE - 40 flew to Shakespear
KOKAKO - 14 to Pirongia
TAKAHE - 2 to Burwood (Kahukura and Arataki )
Anatori and Tussie's daughter Waimarie will stay with them this season to help with the next chick/s.

23. Transfers - IN biodiversity
WETAPUNGA from Auckland Zoo to Bush 21 in June

24. Transfers – None sanctioned
biodiversity
Transfers – None sanctioned
Robin on Shakespear - Definite
Fernbirds on Shakespear - ??

25. Transfers – In but Not Wanted!
biodiversity
Transfers – In but Not Wanted!
Norway Rat

26. Biodiversity BREEDING SEASON
Hihi - Fledged 153 young - slightly better than previous year
Kokako – 8 fledglings, same as previous year (2 adults disappeared in late summer/autumn) - current population around 35 birds

27. Biodiversity BREEDING SEASON
Rifleman - 48 pairs found (up from 33 previous year) - recent survey promising for a further increase
Tieke - Not able to tell as nest box use low – plenty of fledglings though!

28. Biodiversity BREEDING SEASON
Takahe - One pair produced twins - the other had two failed nests.

29. Surveys biodiversity Kiwi call survey Ruru call survey
Ruru nest survey
Transect bird survey - Whiteheads back on top!
Surface-nesting seabirds

30. Biodiversity – bird count (average)
2018
2017
2016
2015
Whitehead 
1868
1794
2011
2644
Bellbird
1515
2332 
1717
1063
Saddleback 
931
1124
1155
1337
Kakariki
427
365
335
447
Tui 
375
630
1388
987
Kereru 
110 78
189
150
Kokako 81
116
115 48
Rifleman 75 29 52 18
Fernbird 
107 72
104
113
Fantail
255
371
230 
214
Hihi
502
536 
665 
582
Robin
360
495
366
Blackbird  87
124
118
228
Kingfisher 27 7
13  36
Ruru 31 10
18  

31. Interesting stuff biodiversity
The NZ dotterel that fledged from Hobbs Beach in was seen at Okoromai Bay in March.
The return of banded kokopu. Have been seen in the ponds on the Kawerau Track.

32. Biodiversity
Elegant Geckos Some geckos still arriving from the quarry site but breeding significant Releases planned but a new (additional) shelter is planned

33. Roading Infrastructure Ridge road reworked up to Dupont’s
3 more barges (20 trucks)

34. Other stuff Infrastructure Steps on 3rd guiding route
New Ute – well done to everyone who contributed

35. Other stuff Infrastructure
Helicopter lift of water tank and Hobbs beach track metal
Bunkhouse deck

36. Other stuff Infrastructure
Waterproof cover for education area at visitor centre
Working weekends – great work but QB first in a long time to be totally rained off

37. Emergency bunk house repairs!
Infrastructure
Other stuff
Emergency bunk house repairs!
Multiple track improvements
Wharf work – new trolley designed and being built (Old trolley and rails saved for future display)

38. Historical & Field Centre
We have signed the agreement with DOC for three leases and 1 licence.
Leases for the land for the field centre, the museum and the existing implement shed
Licence for the construction of the signal mast
Resource consent application lodged 3 weeks ago
(20 day turnaround guarantee!)

39. Historical & Field Centre
We have identified and met with an organisation which could carry out our capital funding programme.
They have presented a funding plan which we are considering.

40. TIRITIRI SPECIAL PROJECTS TIMELINE
2016
2017
2018
2019
Funds raised
YES
Appoint Funding Manager
Create funding plan
Commence funding process
Set up project team NO
Amend funding process
Rework DOC applications
Negotiate MOU with DOC re accommodation
Define building and transport costs
Decide contractors and finalise costs
Employ Building Project Manager NO NO
Prepare DOC Lease applications
Submit DOC Lease applications
DOC Approval in principal
YES
Employ Project Manager
Develop Project Plan
DOC grants leases
Employ contractors
Prepare 1st level designs
Get quotes from contractors
Prepare detail designs
Prepare Building consents
YES
DOC public submission
START BUILD
YES
Building consents approved
Define Projects – high level costs
Prepare Resource Consent application
Resource Consent Pre Lodgement meeting
Lodge Resource Consent application
Resource consent granted
YES NO
Refine Resource Consent application NO
Rework Building consents
Requires Main Committee Approval

41. TIRITIRI SPECIAL PROJECTS NEW TIMELINE
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Funds raised
YES
Appoint Funding Manager
Create funding plan
Commence funding process
Set up project team NO
Amend funding process
Rework DOC applications
Negotiate MOU with DOC re accommodation
Define building and transport costs
Decide contractors and finalise costs
Employ Building Project Manager NO NO
Employ Project Manager
Develop Project Plan
Employ contractors
Prepare DOC Lease applications
Submit DOC Lease applications
DOC Approval in principal
DOC grants leases
YES
Prepare 1st level designs
Get quotes from contractors
Prepare detail designs
Prepare Building consents
YES
DOC public submission
START BUILD
YES
Building consents approved
Define Projects – high level costs
Prepare Resource Consent application
Resource Consent Pre Lodgement meeting
Lodge Resource Consent application
Resource consent granted
YES NO
Refine Resource Consent application NO
Rework Building consents
Requires Main Committee Approval

42. Historical & Field Centre

43. New FIELD CENTRE

44. Aerial View

45. COMMUNAL LOUNGE, DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN

46. STAFF ACCOMMODATION

47. PRIMARY ACCOMMODATION

48. FAMILY ACCOMMODATION

49. TOILETS AND ABLUTIONS

50. Visitor ENGAGEMENT
TripAdvisor - Awarded us its Certificate of Excellence for the 4th year in a row
New way of defining popularity means we can’t claim No 1 spot anymore!

51. Visitor ENGAGEMENT Projects Completed Mural by Dan Tippett
‘No Feeding’ infographic signs
Bug signs and new/updated plant signs for the tracks
Revised map brochure

52. Visitor ENGAGEMENT Penguin box re-design
Projects Underway
Penguin box re-design
Updated signage at visitor centre
Kokako
Reptile
Translocations
Hihi feeder signs
Combined pateke, puweto and matata sign for Wharf Dam

53. Visitor ENGAGEMENT Digitising, preservation and display of videos
Projects Underway
Digitising, preservation and display of videos
Maritime interpretation development
Working with DOC to develop a visitor survey
Predator monitoring display
Tablet option for Visitor Book

54. Visitor ENGAGEMENT
3rd Guiding Track

55. Education Education programme strong. Great feedback from schools.
Liz and Barbara a great team
Education advisory group working closely with the educators
Growing Minds continues its success (although numbers slightly down)
New waterproof area for busy days

56. Mary-Ann continues to do a great job Some amazing days
Visitors and Shop
Mary-Ann continues to do a great job
Some amazing days
GUIDE COMPETENCE
Continuation of Guide Training sessions
Focus on school guiding at our training sessions

57. Visitors and Shop 17/18 16/17 Increase - decrease Ferry visitors 30196
17/18
16/17
Increase - decrease
Ferry visitors
30196
30800
-2.0%
Guided walks (non school)
10806
10508
2.8%
School visits
5249
5290
-0.8%

58. Events 2018 Concert KOKAKO 21st Anniversary bash Guides Day Out (x2)
APO Young Achievers

59. Malcolm and Annette have stepped down
Membership
Malcolm and Annette have stepped down
Ilana Howley-Buddell has taken up the role - ably assisted by:-
Rose Coveny
Jenny Gill
Pam Lorimer

60. Losses
Jason Cambell
Diana Dombroski

61. Acknowledgements
The main committee, sub-committees and advisory groups
Our dedicated employees and contractors
Jim Eagles and the Dawn Chorus team
David Meldrum in accounts
The new and old membership teams
All our guides, shop staff and volunteers

62. Acknowledgements DOC and its rangers
Iwi who have made the continuation of the project possible
360 Discovery who also make the continuation of the project possible
The many people who do work for us at minimal or highly discounted rates.
Lastly to Gloria and Guy who do such a great job arranging and catering these functions

63. Acknowledgements OUR SPONSORS Auckland International Airport
Dilmah Nestle Chelsea Sugar QBE Foundation North Lotto Community Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust 360 Discovery Xelocity Blue Sky Community Trust
Auckland International Airport
Four Winds Foundation
Lou & Iris Fisher Trust
Pub Charity
Lion Foundation
Chartwell Trust
Kiwis for Kiwi
Macpac
Auckland City Environment Committee

64. The Near Future The next 30 YEARS New Field Centre opens
Lighthouse Museum opens
Signal mast erected and operating
New SoTM governance structure in operation

65. A Little Further Out The next 30 YEARS
Lighthouse museum voted “World’s Best Museum”
Supporters renovate and manage the Tiri lighthouse
DOC outsources Tiri management to SoTM
Rifleman pairs on Tiri hit 1,000! (declared a pest)
Marine reserve declared around Tiritiri Matangi
Kokako from Tiri thriving in Auckland Domain

66. The next 30 YEARS
A Little Further Still
Field Centre 2nd Phase

67. A Little Further Still The next 30 YEARS
Tiritiri to receive genetically engineered Giant Moa
H&S plan being developed for Haast Eagle

68. Treasurer’s report & financial statement

69. Election results

70. Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
September 2018
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of 2017 AGM
3. Matters arising from the 2017 AGM minutes
4. Minutes of 2017 EGM
5. Matters arising from the 2017 EGM minutes
6. Election of officers
7. Election of committee
8. Chairperson’s annual report (Brian Chandler)
9. Treasurer’s report and financial statements (Kevin Vaughan)
10. Announcements of election results
11. Nomination of Life Member(s)
12. Notices
13 Guest Speakers: Hester Cooper and Roger Wallace
“Bringing the Elegants back to Tiritiri Matangi”
Refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting

71. Life members
Nominated – Carl Hayson Seconded – Simon Fordham

72. Cathy Cato and Ian Higgins
Life members
Cathy Cato and Ian Higgins
Nominated – Carl Hayson Seconded – Simon Fordham

73. notices

74. Guest Speakers
Hester Cooper and Roger Wallace
“Bringing the Elegants back to Tiritiri Matangi”