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CHATHAM ISLANDS
MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Trustees have spent a number of hours developing the Strategic Plan
which is now in it's second draft, Directors are currently drafting the company
plans, the Strategic Plan will be available to the public on 29 May 2009, a
letter will be distributed by way of householder outlining the process
undertaken to date, full copies of the plan will be available to the public by
request, please phone the office. A
public consultation workshop will be held on Thursday 25 June 2009 in the
Waitangi Hall, times will be advertised at a later date, Trustees will present
the plan to the community and request feedback and other ideas, copies of the
plan will also be available at the workshop.
Customers can now pay their accounts to our subsidiary companies by
direct debit, please contact Denise Meo for the appropriate forms.
Trust Philosophy
We thank Val Croon for his feedback seeking
clarification on recent wording changes as a result of our Philosophy review.
Trustees have considered the previous
change made, and have agreed a further amendment is necessary, so the statement
now reads:
(ii) Business
Activities of the Trust:
Not to compete in any area of commercial
activity where a competitive and fairly priced service is provided by private
entrepreneurs unless deemed
to be in the best interest of the community.
The Trust Deed is a 24 page document, and
is available by request from the Trust Office. The Trust Deed details the
objectives and broad powers of the Trust. It is a signed legal document and
cannot be easily changed. Of significant importance is the Trust Deeds inferred
obligation on Trustees to; do all things within it's powers, to directly or
indirectly benefit the Chatham Islands and
it's community. There are no intended changes to the Trust Deed.
The Philosophy, however, is a single page
resolution made by the Settlor Trustees to outline the Trust's intended
business parameters. The current Trustees recognized a review of the Philosophy
of 17 years was required, to enable the Trust to meet current community
expectations.
Due to an overwhelming community mandate
and the current economic climate, Trustees consider it timely to work more
proactively to achieve outcomes required by the Deed that will benefit all
Chatham Islanders. To this end, Trustees have resolved to, when necessary,
invest in shipping, and to directly import diesel for CI Electricity and other
users.
In order for the Trust to carry out these
activities, the Philosophy needed review and change. This was carried out by
resolution of Trustees, as is the required process.
We invite feedback on these changes.
Reminder:
Trustees of the Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust are calling for
nominations for Directors on some of their subsidiary companies: Chatham
Islands Airport/Ports Limited, Chatham Islands Electricity Limited and Chatham
Islands Quota Holdings Limited. The
appropriate forms are available at the Trust Office. Nominations close Friday 15th May
at 4.00pm.
Council and Trust representatives will be meeting with Government
Officials in Wellington
on 4 June 2009 to discuss the $20 million Infrastructure fund, infrastructure
assets, future developments and the need to fund those developments. We will
keep the community informed of progress.
Shipping:
The "Baldur" has arrived. We
believe it to have a full load of stock back to New Zealand. 44 South Shipping Limited is a privately
owned company and currently the Trust has no financial stake holding in the
company. Trustees will continue to monitor the shipping
services of these islands.
CHATHAM ISLANDS AIRPORT
LIMITED
The TV is now working in the terminal, please ask the cabin crew for
the remote if required.
Please note the water is not suitable for drinking in the terminal
unless boiled first.
Winter is now approaching, we would appreciate it if muddy footwear
was removed before entering the terminal, thank you.
We have increased the amount of coffee dispensed in the machine to
make it stronger, it now takes longer for your cup to fill, please do not take
your cup away until the signage shows the process has finished.
CHATHAM ISLANDS PORTS
LIMITED
A reminder to all users of the facility, it is that time of year
that fishermen are carting pots, we would appreciate it would remove your boats and vehicles from the
jetty as soon as practical to make room for others who wish to use the facility
as well.
We have made temporary repairs to the fishermen's landing, please
take care while using it, to repair requires the work of a skilled person, we
are hopeful Steve Baker can do this work for us.
CHATHAM ISLANDS
ELECTRICITY LIMITED
We have a selection of electrical appliances for sale at the office,
please call in and have a look.
Wind:
The contract for the purchasing of the wind turbines is currently in
the process of being signed, it is still hopeful that they will be installed
this summer.
Work on the foundations will be starting in the near future.
CHATHAM ISLANDS QUOTA
HOLDINGS LIMITED
Allocations for CRA6 have been made, all applicants have been
contacted by letter. If you would like
to pay your accounts by direct debit please contact Denise Meo for a form. |
