Questions that should be addressed

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• How will the need to balance strong leadership and relationships with formal processes and structures be managed?
• Are the parties clear on the differences between governance, participation and consultation?
• Is there clear provision for guidance to council staff around the council's role in relation to the Treaty and other legislative obligations?
• How will the agreement be monitored and reviewed on an on-going basis?
• How will any conflict between the parties be managed?
• Is there adequate resourcing within the council?
• How will council assist in raising the capacity of tangata whenua to engage with council, both financially and from a technical knowledge perspective?
• How will councillor and council staff understanding of tangata whenua issues, history, tikanga Maori and Maori social and political structures be developed and implemented?

Source: Local Government Relationships with Maori, Local Government New Zealand and Te Puni Kokiri, July 2002.