The Raglan Naturally Community Trust
Purpose statement:

“Raglan Naturally is a way for our community to plan for the future, in ways that strengthen relationships and build partnerships, so that we can take action to ensure all of life in Whaingaroa thrives.”

Objectives of the Raglan Naturally Community Trust:

• To oversee and support the implementation of the aspirations and projects documented in the Raglan Naturally Community Plan.
• To work in partnership with iwi and hapu, recognising the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of the partnership. 
• To ensure all people in the Raglan area have ongoing opportunities to be engaged, have input and be informed about the aspirations and projects of Raglan Naturally.
• To work collaboratively and strengthen partnerships with relevant organisations and statutory bodies. 
• To create opportunities for Raglan’s communities and organisations to connect and learn from each other.
• To grow community capability by supporting the development of leadership, organisational capacity and skills, through training and provision of resources.
• To support, promote and uphold the mana and values of “Raglan Naturally”.   
• To seek funding, policies and resources which promote and support Raglan Naturally to deliver its aspirations and projects. 
• To document and share Raglan Naturally values, objectives, processes and achievements, to learn from and /or assist other communities.
• To periodically review and refresh the plan and to evaluate the achievements of Raglan Naturally.  

Board Member Responsibilities

Raglan Naturally Trust Board Members will act with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the Raglan Naturally Charitable Trust, and monitor the Trust’s programmes, financial health and overall performance. 

Every member of the Board is equally accountable for every action and decision of the Board. 

All Board Members of the Raglan Naturally Charitable Trust agree:

• To oversee and support the implementation of the aspirations and projects documented in the Raglan Naturally Community Plan.
• To work in partnership with iwi and hapu, recognising the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of the partnership. 
• To ensure all people in the Raglan area have ongoing opportunities to be engaged, have input and be informed about the aspirations and projects of Raglan Naturally.
• To work collaboratively and strengthen partnerships with relevant organisations and statutory bodies. 
• To create opportunities for Raglan’s communities and organisations to connect and learn from each other.
• To grow community capability by supporting the development of leadership, organisational capacity and skills, through training and provision of resources.
• To support, promote and uphold the mana and values of “Raglan Naturally”.   
• To seek funding, policies and resources which promote and support Raglan Naturally to deliver its aspirations and projects. 
• To document and share Raglan Naturally values, objectives, processes and achievements, to learn from and /or assist other communities.
• To periodically review and refresh the plan and to evaluate the achievements of Raglan Naturally.

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

 

Each Board Member of the Raglan Naturally Community Trust shall be responsible for: 

• Understanding and committing to the mission, goals and objectives of the Trust
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Officers
• Having a full understanding of the day-to-day activities of Raglan Naturally 
• Fully understanding of the Raglan Naturally Community Plan
• Preparing for and attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees
• Serving on sub-committees as appointed or elected
• Providing general advice and assistance to the organisation upon request by Board Members and/or EO
• Providing reports, materials and other items associated with the Board responsibilities and activities
• Informing the Board of all actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to the general purpose and activities of the Trust and specific issues brought before the Board

It should be noted that Raglan Naturally Trust Board Members volunteer their time. 

Skills and Experience

Interested applicants must have experience in at least one of the following areas.
Experience in more than one area is taken into consideration, but is not necessary. 

• Legal
• Financial
• Governance
• Community-led Development
• Relationship building
• Broad Whaingaroa community connections
• Strategic (planning and thinking)
• Communications
• Social Policy
• Research
• Understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Understanding Whaingaroa, people and place

In the appointment of Trustees, consideration and priority will be given to equity in gender, ethnicity, diversity, as well as representation of local and regional community demographics.

The Board of Trustees (as set out in the Trust Deed)

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 hapu of Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Hourua, Tainui o Tainui, Ngāti Tamainupō will determine their hapu 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. 

Review the Trust Deed 

Apply to become a Raglan Naturally Trust Board Member Today. Apply at this link.