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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid11941742 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE COOK ISLANDS
\par HELD AT RAROTONGA
\par (CIVIL DIVISION)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid11941742 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 22/06
\par 
\par BETWEEN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 MARAEARA TEKII AND ON}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 BEHALF OF THE AITUTAKI
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 P}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 RODUCERS ASSOCIATION,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 a duly incorporated organization
\par under the Incorporated Societies}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Act 1994, and having its
\par registered office at Arutanga,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Aitutaki
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 P}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 laintiff
\par 
\par AND}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 THE MINISTER OF
\par AGRICULTURE OF THE COOK
\par ISLANDS,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 in his capacity as}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Minister responsible for the
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 M}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 inistry of Agriculture of}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Rarotonga
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 First Defendant
\par 
\par AND}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF
\par THE COOK ISLANDS,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749  in his}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 capacity as the legal representative}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 of the Government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 of the Cook Islands and the First}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Defendant, of Rarotonga
\par Second Defendant
\par 
\par AND}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
\par COOK ISLANDS}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par Third Defendant
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\par Counsel:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr T Vakalalabure for Plaintiff
\par Mr T Elikana for First, Second and Third Defendants
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid11941742 Dates of hearing:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid11941742 6,7,11,12 and 13 December 2006
\par Date of judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid11941742 13 December 2006
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\par JUDGMENT OF NICHOLSON J
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I will refer to the Plaintiff organization as the Producers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [2] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The Plaintiff claims that the Defendants converted agriculture equipment and implements purchased with a grant made to it of $63,565.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It claims that it owns that equipment and implements and it seeks by reason of the alleged conversion orders delivering all the equipment and implements to it or payment of its value, being $63,565.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It also claims general damages for conversion, costs and interests
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [3] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The Defendants do not take issue with the allegation that the items purchased with the grant money were in those of them that still exists are owned by the Producers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Its defence however, is that, it did not convert any of those items as it w
as given authority to have possession of them, to use them and to manage them by the Chairman of the Producers Association who had been the person who had successfully applied for the grant on behalf of the Producers Association.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [4] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I have heard the evidence of 9 witnesses and a considerable number of documents were produced.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [5] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 From the evidence I find the following facts proved on the balance of probabilities.}{
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\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [6] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The Producers Association was formally incorporated in July 2000 and has Rules and a Constitution which were produced as exhibits.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 At the relevant times in 2001 and 2002, its Chairman was Mr Teiti Teiti and its Secretary was Mr Tekii.}{
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [7] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Tekii had been seeking funding for the Producers Association for some whi
le and from a number of sources and had not been successful before 2002.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [8] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
In April 2001, Mr Tekii made an application on behalf of the Producers Association for a grant of $33,000 from the Outer Islands Development Grant Fund.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I will refer to that Fund as the Development Fund.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That Fund is financed by equal contributions from the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Cook Islands.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It receives applications and makes grants in accordance with criteria laid down in guidelines which it has issued.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [9] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The Development Fund is administered as Secretariat by the Aid Management Division of the Cook Islands Government.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Members of the Board of the Development Fund include a representative from the New Zealand Government and the Cook Islands Government.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [10] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 On the 24th of August 2001, the Producers Association application for $33,000 was tabled with the Development Fund.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 A copy of the proposal was not kept but details of it are recorded in a business paper dated the 21st of Jan
uary 2002 issued by the Development Fund.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 That document was produced as an annexure to Exhibit 7.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That business paper referred to the Funds and the application tabled at the meeting on 24 August 2001 being for the purchase of a second-hand tractor for $17,
000, freight for the tractor from Auckland to Aitutaki at $4,000, upgrading of store in Rarotonga and Aitutaki $5,000 and operating costs for the office in Aitutaki $7,000 making a total of $33,000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10033022 [11] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The business paper records that the Development Fund Committee was receptive to the proposal if:
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 (i) \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 it was supported by the Aitutaki Island Council;
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The business paper records that following that approval in principle subject to those conditions
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 What is said in the business paper is consistent with the eviden
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The Memorandum of Understanding referred to was given to Mr Tekii to take to Aitutaki for execution there by himself and Mr Hewitt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That was done and the memorandum which is dated the 29th of October 2001 was produced as Exhibit 5.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16451418 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 [14] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It records that Aid Management Division would purchase agriculture equipment as set out in the Schedule under the Development Fund and that the Producers Association will take control of and be responsible for the machinery once purchased.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10033022 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16451418 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 [15] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It went on to record agreement that the Producers Association would 
develop a user-pays system whereby all revenues received for the use of the machinery would be used to meet all operating, maintenance and replacement costs including the remuneration of the machinery operators.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10033022 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16451418 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 [16] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It further recorded agreement that in the event that the Producers Association no longer operated according to its constitution, or fail to perform its task under the Memorandum of Understanding for whatever Mr William Hewitt on behalf of Arutanga village
 would take possession of the machinery and deal with it in such manner as it saw fit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It provided that in the unlikely event of dispute arising, such dispute was to be resolved expeditiously by arbitration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That Memorandum of Understanding was not the making of a grant of the $33,000 applied for but was made in anticipation that such a grant might be made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 However, before the grant could be made it was necessary to get the support of the Aitutaki Island Council to the proposal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10033022 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16451418 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 [17] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The Committee of the development grant considered the proposal further at a meeting on the 3rd of December 2001 recording that it was receptive to the proposal if supported by the Island Council and ownership of the tractor was clarified.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It referred to the Memorandum of Unders
tanding signed in October 2001 and the business paper relating to that meeting which was produced as Exhibit E, the Committee said:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16451418 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
in summary the Aid Management Division would purchase the machinery under the Development Fund}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 (ii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 the Producers Association would take control and be responsible for the machinery once purchased}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16451418 (iii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That in the event that the Producers Association no longer operated, Mr Hewitt on behalf of Arutanga village would take possession of the machinery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [18] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It then went
 on to state, and this is important, the machinery will be housed at the Ministry of Agriculture premises in Aitutaki.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
This arrangement was established with Mr Fred Charlie.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [19] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The Committee said there were two options to decline the proposal or to accept and it accepted a second option of accepting the proposal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That however, did not constitute all that was necessary for the grant to be made because there was still outstanding the requirement of consent of the Island Council.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [20] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It is clear that the then Minister of Agriculture, Dr Woonton, was becoming concerned about the absence of support for agriculture on Aitutaki and he accordingly called a meeting on Aitutaki on the 1st of January 2002.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The minutes of that meeting were produced as Exhibit 12.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [21] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It records that present at the meeting was the Minister, Dr Woonton, Mr Wigmore the under-secretary of Agriculture, Nga Mataio, the Secretary of Agriculture, Paora Teiti, under-secretary for Aitutaki agriculture and Teina Bishop, Member of Parliam
ent, those were the officials who attended.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [22] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The farmers who attended included Mr Maraeara Tekii, Teiti Paora who is otherwise known as Teiiti and as I said was the chairman of the Producers Association, Mr Tekii was the secretary, Fred Charlie and other farmers as noted.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [23] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Dr Woonton addressed the meeting stating that little had been done to develop outer islands agriculture; that he had heard that the budget allocated for Aitutaki was $3.00 a day and he was ashamed of the Government who looked down on agriculture.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He felt agriculture was the backbone of the country, that the Government recognize its importance and wanted to do something about it and revive it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
I understand that request after request had been put forward to us by your association in regards to machinery need for the growers and I am proud to confirm that we have secured a tractor with full implements for the Aitutaki farmers.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It will be coming on the Honorable Teina Bishop\rquote s next charter boat.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The tractor will be given from Agriculture to Agriculture and the farmers of Aitutaki and I do not want any interference from anybody or the Island Council.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 We, that is, the Department of Agriculture, will also be giving some small amount of money for maintenance and for revol
ving purpose but do not expect us to continue providing assistance, you will have to organize yourself here.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [24] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Mr Wigmore spoke supporting what the Minister had said and the positive step that was being taken.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [25] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Mr Mataio spoke and endorsed what had been said.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [26] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Paora Teiti spoke supporting }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I would like to support the idea of the nursery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [27] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Teina Bishop then welcomed the delegations and it was put to the meeting where did they start and it was recorded
 that the Minister of Agriculture said a committee had to be formed for the tractor and at the same time to manage the revolving fund that will be given and all revenues that is given by the Government will be put into the fund.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [28] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
So a committee was f
ormed, the members of which were to be two Department of Agriculture officers, a Vainetini representative Tutai Anitonia, two representatives of the Producers Association Mr Tekii and Mr Teiti Teiti, a vegetable representative Tua Messine and an the Aitut
aki Agriculture secretary the Honorable Paora Teiti.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [29] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
So it was on that positive note, with the Minister stating that the Government was going to give forthwith a tractor for Aitutaki and a small supporting fund for the tractor but the matter \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.. 
the Manager of the Aid Management Division said in evidence that he realized that Mr Tekii\rquote 
s proposal requesting the $33,000 would not succeed, first, because it primarily sought a tractor and a tractor had just been promised by the Government and second, because Island Council approval was not given to that proposal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Taripo decided that the best way forward for the Aitutaki growers was for the Producers Association to lodge a further proposal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He pointed out that he and his division had prepared in liai
son with Mr Tekii the first proposal and in a similar vein it helped prepare a second proposal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [30] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
This was a proposal made by Mr Teiti Teiti as chairman of the Producers Association and it sought a grant of $63,565, not to buy a tractor but for imple
ments to be used with the tractor and also materials to reconstruct the nursery on Aitutaki and also for consumables to enable plants to be grown in the nursery and be available for Aitutaki growers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [31] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He said that with those positive steps being taken and the Minister\rquote s great concern to ensure benefit for Aitutaki growers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The Minister actually rang the Mayor who was head of the Island Council, explained the situation to him and that the Mayor then said that the Island Council would support the Producers Association second proposal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [32] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
This support was obtained by Mr Teiti Teiti in tangible form and correspondence with the Island Council and there was produced as Exhibit F a letter dated the 15th of January 2002 from Mr Teiti Teiti as chairman of t
he Producers Association to Taraota Tom the Island Secretary stating }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
we the members of the Aitutaki Producers Association wish to apply for funds under the OIDGF to assist us in our activities in boosting agriculture production for both the expanding local market, brought about the island\rquote 
s expanding tourist industry as well as to supply the growing rootcrops seafreight export market.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Your endorsement of the proposal before it is submitted to the OIDGF committee in Rarotonga would be much appreciated.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [33] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
A letter was received in reply dated the 16th of January 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 This was produced as Exhibit G.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It was addressed to Teiti Teiti, chairman of the Aitutaki Producers Association and said }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 thank you for your project proposal under the OIDGF.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I am pleased t
o inform you that I am in full support of the proposal and hope that the OIDGF committee will consider it favourably in order that your Association will be able to facilitate planting on the island for both local and export markets.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I wish you well with your iniatives, Taraota Tom, Aitutaki Island Secretary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 So the hoodle of getting the Island Council consent had been overcome.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [34] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Mr Taripo said that the second proposal, the proposal in the name of the chairman of the Producers Association was to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 resc
ue the first proposal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749  and upon that basis it was prepared and lodged.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11535179 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 [35] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
As stated in the Business paper of the Committee of the Development Fund dated 21st of January 2002, having referred to the first proposal requesting $33,000, the Committee referred to new developments and I quote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 IMD has since received a new proposal from APA for $75,565.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The new project requirements are:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13068977 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
supplies for the reconstruction of the Agriculture nursery;
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 (ii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 nursery supplies (seed raising mix, seed trays)
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645563 (iii)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 small machineries to supplement those provided by the Ministry of Agriculture;

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 (iv) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 diesel to enable the program to start;
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 (v) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 upgrading of stall in Rarotonga (Punanga Nui) and Aitutaki (market)
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 (vii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 operating costs for office of Aitutaki:
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\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4140\clshdrawnil \cellx6300\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1260\clshdrawnil \cellx7560\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid6767749\yts19 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000\charrsid6767749 Agriculture equipment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11535179 \cell }\pard 
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Nursery construction materials}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000 \cell }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8287000\yts19 {
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\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4140\clshdrawnil \cellx6300\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1260\clshdrawnil \cellx7560
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Upgrading of stall Rarotonga &}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000\charrsid6767749 Aitutaki}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000 \cell }\pard 
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Operating costs for office in Aitutaki}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000 \cell }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8287000\yts19 {
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\row }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid6767749\yts19 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000\charrsid6767749 Total
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000 \cell }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8287000\yts19 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8287000\charrsid6767749 $75,565}{
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\row }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13068977 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 This new proposal has the support of both the Aitutaki Island
\par Council and Ministry of Agriculture.
\par 
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Options:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3042694 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3042694 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Decline the proposal

\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13068977 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3042694 (ii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Accept the proposal for full funding from OIDGF}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3042694  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 of $75,565 AMD recommendation the Committee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3042694 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 accepts Option 2.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3756223 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 [36] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
On the 13th of February 2002 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr Taripo and Mr Tekii on behalf of the Producers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That memorandum included the following agreed terms:
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The Aid Management Division will purchase agriculture machinery
 as set out in the schedule attached to this memorandum under the Outer Islands Development Grant Fund}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The Aitutaki Producers Association (APA) will take control of and be responsible for the machinery once purchased}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The APA will ensure that the machinery will be used to the best advantage of all growers on Aitutaki in their endeavours to increase the production of agriculture produce for both the domestic and export markets}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The APA will develop a user-pay system wh
ereby all revenues received from the use of the machinery will be used to meet all operating maintenance and replacement costs, including the remuneration of the machinery operators.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In the event that APA no longer operates according to its constitution
 or fails to perform its tasks under this memorandum for whatever reason, Aid Management Division will take possession of the equipment and dispose of it as it sees fit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Any prior contract or agreement is replaced by this memorandum.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3756223 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In the unlikely event of any dispute such dispute shall be resolved expeditiously by arbitration.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4391709 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 [37] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It seems then that everything was in place for the Development Fund to action the proposals.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 If I can recall, the first one was Mr Tekii
\rquote s proposal, the second Mr Teiti Teiti\rquote s proposal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It is clear from documents which I will refer to later, that what was decided was that the operating costs for the office in Rarotonga of $7,000 sought in both proposals was turned down.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767749 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4391709 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 [38] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The upgradi
ng of stall, Rarotonga and Aitutaki, request for $5,000 made in both proposals was granted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The balance of Mr Teiti\rquote 
s proposal was turned down}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 - the purchase of the tractor was not approved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4391709 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 [39] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
However, taking the $7,000 for the operating costs of an office off the second proposal the Development Fund approved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The second proposal to the extent of a grant of $68,565.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 [40] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Tekii was very anxious to ensure that the Producers Association received the funding which it sought.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He came to Rarotonga, he 
had meetings with Mr Taripo that led to the Memorandum of Understanding which I have just referred to, he continued his visits to Aid Management each morning at 9 o\rquote clock.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He was keeping the pressure on.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He understood that the proposal had been approved but he wanted a letter of confirmation and Ms Temarama Anguna the Senior Project Officer kept telling him it was not ready.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 [41] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 However at his visit to the Aid Management office on the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 22nd of February 2002.

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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 This was produced as Exhbit 7.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It said:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11805102 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Maraeara Tekii
\par General Secretary
\par Aitutaki Producers Association
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 AITUTAKI}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Kia Orana Mr Tekii
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Re:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 OIDGF Application \endash  Aitutaki Producers Association}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Thank you for your application for fun}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 ding assistance of $75,565 to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
purchase agriculture equipment to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 rehabilitate the agriculture }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 industry on the island of Aitutaki.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 We advise that the application was tabled at a meeting of the OIDGF held 29 January 2002.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I am pleased to advise that the OIDGF Committee approved a total contribution of $68,565 towards your project.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He application met the OIDGF criteria for support to community projects that have the potential to generate increases in productivity, employment and revenue.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The approval covers the following costs:
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Miscellaneous}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 \cell }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102\charrsid6767749 $12,400}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 \cell }\pard\plain 
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Upgrading of stall in Rarotonga and Aitutaki}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 \cell }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102\charrsid6767749 $}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102  }{
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\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11805102 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Unfortunately the Committee did not approve the operating costs for Aitutaki office of $7,000.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Enclosed for your information and records is:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11805102 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 (a) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 A copy of the approved proposal outlining the equipment and materials to be purchased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 
.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 (b) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 A copy of the MOU signed by yourself and Mr Arthur Taripo, Manager, Aid Management Division.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The MOU stipulates that in the event that APA no longer operates according to its Constitution or fails to perform its tasks under this Memorandum for whatever reason, Aid Manageme
nt DIvision will take possession of the equipment and dispose of it as sees fit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11805102 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The OIDGF Committee notes that APA will develop a user-pays system whereby all revenues received for the use of the machinery, will be used to meet all operating, maintenance
, and replacement costs including the remuneration of the machinery operators.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11805102 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Accordingly, please submit invoi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 ces to our office to enable the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
disbursement of the grant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9976623\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Please contact me if you require additional information.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Yours sincerely
\par 
\par Ms. Temarama Anguna}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9976623 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid9976623 SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9976623 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709\charrsid6767749 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 c}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 : }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Teiti Teiti, Chairman, Aitutaki Producers Association; Taraota Tom, Island Secretary, Ait}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709 utaki; Nga Mataio, Secretary, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Ministry of Agriculture, Rarotonga.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12615506 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391709\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [42] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Unfortunately that letter contained a number of errors.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 
\par [43] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The first being that it really should have been addressed also directly to Mr Teiti and not just Mr Tekii.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 
\par [44] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Also too the indication that given that it was Mr Tekii\rquote s application that had been a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 pproved which was not the case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [45] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Also asking invoices to be submitted for disbursement because it is quite clear that on the 22nd of February the Aid Management Division handles the funds provided by the Development Fund actually applied a substantial amount of those funds in purchase of
 the equipment and materials in accordance with the second Teiti Teiti proposal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [46] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Having received that letter Mr Tekii was in his words }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 overwhelmingly surprised but happy and overjoyed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He said he had only asked for $33,000 and had been given $68,565.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said he was overjoyed but not comfortable.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said he had mixed feelings and confusion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said that he was cautious and wanted to make sure that he was playing the game fair so he went to the Prime Minister\rquote s Office, the office of Mr Terepai Maoate 
that day and the Prime Minister told him that he should be happy because he was given $68,000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said that following the Prime Minister
\rquote s reply he was happy and comfortable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [47] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said that a letter he had attached to a copy of the Development Funds b
usiness paper of the 21st of January and that caused him to be cautious.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He said it was complicated because it talked about another proposal over the top of the $33,000 proposal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [48] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 So what he did was, having seen the Prime Minister, the following day he wrote a letter on the 23rd of February.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 A copy of this was produced as Exhibit 8.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It was addressed to Mr Taripo, the Manager of Project Aid Division.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He pointed out how his three weeks visit and stay on Rarotonga had been an exhausting and frustrating experience.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He advised of the provisions of the Rules and Constitution of the Producers Association and in particular, he asked that the total amount of the grant which was approved be deposited in the Producers Association bank account for which he gave the number.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [49] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That was not done of course but what happened was, he was given an invoice and a cheque for $5,000 being the sum which had been granted for the stalls on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He banked this.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
As stated, the bulk of the money was on the 22nd of December drawn down by Aid Management and dispersed to buy many of the items approved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
And the evidence was that it is the policy to do that and not give the amount of a grant in money to an organization because of unfortunate experience that it is often not used for the authorized purpose.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 
\par [50] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The next significant event referred to in evidence was described as a recalled annual general meeting of the Producers Association on the 11th of March 2002.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 A minute of this was produced as Exhibit 9.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It records that the report of the chairman who was Mr Teiti Teiti was received and accepted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The report of the secretary Mr Tekii was received and accepted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It further recorded that a report from letter to OIDGP 2nd of February 2002 was accepted and endorsed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Now I take it that that was indeed the letter addressed to Mr Tekii dated that day, Exhibit 7.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [51] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It was further stated that further the Secretary continued carry out actions as noted and related to the funds of APA.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
There was then an election and Mr Teiti Teiti was nominated and elected unanimously as chairman and Mr Tekii was nominated unanimously as Secretary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 [52] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The evidence of Mr Teiti Teiti and Mr Taripo was that the arrangement was the items purchased from the grant of $68,565 were to be held by the Agriculture Department office and premises on Aitutaki and there be maintained by the Agriculture Department and
 made available for the use of all growers on Aitutaki.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 
\par [53] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Clearly, the intention was that the materials for the reconstruction of the nursery would be used for that purpose and the consumable items, fertilizer and the like would be used in that nursery
 to produce plants and Mr Fred Charlie who was Senior Agriculture Officer on Aitutaki at the time said that this was done and photographs were produced showing how the nursery had been reconstructed and he talked of the great number of plants that were ra
ised there and made available and the implements were purchased, taken to Aitutaki, housed by the Agriculture Department, maintained by them, made available for use by growers.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545326 
\par [54] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 However, this was contrary to the views of Mr Tekii and apparently other 
members of the Producers Association who considered that the Producers Association should have actual possession and management of the equipment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 [55] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Tekii unfortunately, apparently, was not consulted, nor were the members of the Producers Associatio
n about the preparation of the new proposal by Mr Teiti Teiti and understandably they were very confused and when the position started to become clear, there was dispute between Mr Tekii and Mr Teiti Teiti.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 [56] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It was in the context of that dispute that
 Mr Taripo wrote a letter to Mr Tekii and Mr Teiti Teiti on the 10th of May 2002, this was produced as Exhibit D.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It said:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12615506 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Teiti Teiti, Chairman, Aitutaki Producers Association
\par Maraeara Tekii, Secretary, Aitutaki Producers Association}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Re:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Agriculture Assistance under the Outer Islands}{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506  }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Development Grant Fund (OIDGF).
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Kia Orana Teiti and Maraeara,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Thank you for your visits to my office in March and April in relation to the grant approved in February 2002 by the Outer Islands Development Grant Fund committ
ee to assist efforts on Aitutaki to boost agriculture production.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 To clear a lot of the confusion surrounding the disbursement of this grant, I am restating the circumstances which gave rise to the appro
val of the grant so that you and your members are brought into the picture more fully.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The key details are as follows:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The total grant approved was $68,565.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
this covered two proposals made under the name of the Aitutaki Producers Association.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Teiti\rquote s proposal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 One proposal submitted by yourself Teiti, as the Chairman of APA, for assistance amounting to $63,565, was approved in whole.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 This amount has been disbursed through the channel of the Secretary of Agriculture Nga Mataio }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 in collaboration with you}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749  as arranged with you.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
All disbursements from our office has been authorized by your agent the Secretary of Agriculture.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 For your information, the push for this part of the grant was the Aitutaki growers meeting of 11 January 2002 attended by Minister of Agr
iculture and then Deputy Prime Minister Dr Robert Woonton, and MPs Robert Wigmore, Paora Teiti and Teina Bishop.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
As a result of this meeting, the proposal for purchase of agriculture equipment and construction of a nursery was developed, packaged, and approved by OIDGF and Government.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The aim of the exercise, as captured in item 43 of the Memorandum of Understanding between Aid Management Division and the Aitutaki Producers Association, was that the purchases would enable and encourage increased production of all growers on Aitutaki.

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Maraeara\rquote s proposal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
A proposal submitted last year by yourself Maraeara as the Secretary of APA, for assistance was partially approved to enable your members to upgrade market stalls for the sale of your member\rquote s produce.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 An amount of $5,000 was approved and paid out by us to the APA, the cheque being collected from our office by you.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 (Please note Maraeara that your total request was for $33,000, the major portion being for a tractor and a smaller amount for operation costs of your Association.)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
However, the Committee declined those applications because a tractor for growers had just been delivered to Aitutaki and part of your application was to cover your Association\rquote s operational costs, which is not permitted under the OIDGF guidelines).

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Summary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The aforementioned summarizes the position of the Aid Management Division.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 We have distributed the funds through the above channels.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The Aitutaki Producers Association is in a unique position in that it has ownership of the equipment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 But you should remember the assistance that is being channeled your way by Government and the Outer Islands Development Grant Fund Committee and do your best to justify their support.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The onus is on the Association to look after the equipment and see th
at it is utilized for the purpose it was intended, i.e. to assist the production efforts of all growers in Aitutaki.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I do hope that as Executive members of the Aitutaki Producers Association, you can reconcile your differences and work together in the bes
t interests of your members and all the people of Aitutaki.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The hope of the Outer Islands Development Grant Fund Committee, which Committee member Piho Rua will relate when he meets with your and your members this weekend, is to encourage growth in the Rarotonga market.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 As I recall, the Committee believed that helping Aitutaki growers to make a go of growing commercially is a goal worth aiming for.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Kia Manuia.
\par Arthur Taripo, Manager.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12615506 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 [57] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Tekii and some members of the Association were obviously not s
atisfied and Mr Tekii requested Pastor Tevai Matapo to act as arbitrator.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Pastor Matapo gave evidence and produced the report which he made, that was Exhibit 13.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par [58] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He pointed out in that report how on the 21st of June 2002 Mr Tekii requested him to be
 the arbitrator over the dispute to the disbursement of the funding and he said and I quote from his report:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12615506 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It was obvious from the evidence available that there was no wrong doing on the part of any of the parties involved and furthermore the allegations of criminology could not be justified.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 At worse, there was gross misunderstanding due to the lack of clear and appropriate communication.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It was resolved between AMD and myself that the best approach to resolve any issue was for myself to travel to Aitu
taki and hold a public meeting for all concerned parties and to bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
AMD agreed to pay the costs for the trip.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
On Monday the 2nd of July at 8.00, he was accompanied by Tiki on a flight to Aitutaki and he goes on to say he met the Mayor and then there was a meeting of executive members of the APA and then there was a public meeting held later day for all growers in
 the Courthouse, forty growers were in attendance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He said that the meeting made the following resolutions:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12615506 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
That it is clearly understood that the OIDGF grant had been disbursed almost according to the schedule listed in the proposal;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 (ii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 That APA is the rightful agency to control and be responsible for the machinery and equipment acquired under the grant;}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 (iii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 That APA is willing to meet with the Island Council and Agriculture Department to resolve as to how the proposed project can be o
perated and advanced to the best advantage of all the growers in Aitutaki.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
This would include the storage and management of the equipment and machinery operating a user-pays system and managing a revolving fund;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506 (iv) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 That the members of APA and other growers are well aware of the importance of the project succeeding in terms of meeting growers
\rquote  needs and serving as a benchmark for further funding operation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615506\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [59] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Mr Matapo concluded, it was unfortunate that none of the Agriculture staff were present at th
e meeting but it was pointed out I would be speaking to Fred Charlie personally.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
I met Charlie at his home, 7.00pm, briefed him on the outcome.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He indicated that he was willing to meet with and work closely with APA for the success of the project.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 So that in essence was Pastor Matapo
\rquote s report.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [60] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The matter was referred to the Audit Department.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In its report, produced as Exhibit 14, there was a report on the stocktake done by the Director of Audit Mr Paul Allsworth and Senior Auditor Mr Allan Parker at 
Aitutaki on the 4th of September 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [61] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The conducted their audit by speaking with the Mayor and then spoke to Mr Fred Charlie and Teiti Teiti and they noted in their report, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Audit went through the Audit Report with Fred Charlie and Teiti Teiti and
 reminded them that APA had legal ownership over the machinery and equipment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
A copy of the opinion from Crown Law Office was also given to them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
They advised Audit they were aware that APA are the legal owners of the machinery, however they had received instructions from the Minister of Agriculture, the Honorable Robert Woonton, to keep the machinery and not release this to APA.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 They advised that they would not release the machinery to APA until instructions were received from the Minister to do so.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [62] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Further in their report, under 2.1, Legal ownership of the Machinery, it is clear from the information available to this office that the ownership of the machineries purchased under the OIDGF is vested in APA and where the organization is not operating th
e machineries, is to be transferred under the ownership of AMD.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [63] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Later on, under 2.3, relating to a meeting in the Mayor\rquote 
s office between Agriculture Department, APA members and the Mayor, the Director of Audit briefly clarified the audit findings and the issues from the Audit Report.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He explained that the ownership of the machinery is vested in APA since it was this Association who applied to the OIDGF.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [64] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 However, he also made it clear that at present APA did not have a proper office and facilit
ies, neither do they have a shed to shelter this machinery.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [65] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
He also further explained that the Agriculture Department had a proper office to administer the usage of machinery but more so they had the infrastructure to shelter and maintain these machinery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 He suggested that there was a need for both parties to work together to determine some kind of arrangement that will benefit all the growers on the island rather than a group of growers.

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [66] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In the report of Mr Allsworth the Director of Audit to 
the Honorable Geoffrey Henry, Minister of the Public Expenditure Review Committee, and audit dated the 11th of September which is produced as part of Exhibit 14, Mr Allsworth made the statement under the heading, Major Audit Findings.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Audit has confirmed t
hat all machinery and equipment purchased under the OIGDF that were kept by Agriculture Department was in good working order and had been accounted for.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Audit could not verify two fax machines, 100kg scale and the 10 chilly bins that were kept by Maraeara Tekii, as he was in Rarotonga during the time of the stocktake.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 However Mr Tekii has confirmed with Audit that these items were with him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [67] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
The meeting held with the APA, Agriculture Department, the Mayor and Audit, was stepping stone in their success in the sense that both the APA and the Agriculture Department agreed to work together.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [68] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Given the history of this case, the initiative taken by both parties to work together and to co-operate was a satisfying achievement.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [69] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The meeting agreed that APA and the Agriculture Department would discuss and implement a Memorandum of Understanding that would best suit the interest of all growers
 in the agricultural sector of Aitutaki.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [70] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Audit has found that the advancement of $5,000 by AMD to APA for the purpose of upgrading the markets in Rarotonga and Aitutaki was expended for that purpose, but instead, used to pay reimbursement cla
imed by APA members for airfares, transportation, fuel and communication costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Audit highlights that this problem could have been avoided if AMD had disbursed funds upon the receipt of invoices or receipts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It is crucial that any further disbursement by AMD be based on the receipt of invoices and receipts.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [71] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 That is basically is an outline of the events.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It has been necessary to quote at length from documents involved to put the matter in its correct perspective.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [72] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The situation as it appeared i
n the hearing today was that all the grant made by the Development Fund had been correctly applied to purchase the equipment, the materials and the consumables for which that grant was made and that the Agriculture Department has implemented the intention
 that the nursery be reconstructed, the consumables used to produce plants and as maintained and managed the equipment for the benefit of growers of Aitutaki, had kept it in good working order and it has been available for use on application.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [73] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The only misapplication of funds unfortunately comes from Mr Tekii who misapplied the $5,000 by not using it for markets but it would seem for travel and other expenses.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 However, I do not criticize Mr Tekii for this because obviously his heart and efforts has bee
n in the furtherance of the Producers Association and the position as he saw it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It is unfortunate that he and Mr Teiti Teiti and the Management division have got at loggerheads, as basically I think they have all been working for the same goal.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [74] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The action is brought as an action in conversion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
Conversion is a civil tort.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
So far as I am aware, there are no cases in the Cook Islands jurisdiction involving conversion and the applicable law will be the Common Law as developed primarily in England, but m
ore recently of course, in New Zealand, the Cook Islands law, whereas closely the New Zealand law in many respects and statute and in the application and adoption and principles of Common Law as stated by the New Zealand Courts.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Just as the New Zealand Cou
rts of course regard the Common Law as a growing body of law, and take into account positions of English Courts, Canadian and Australian Courts, so of course does the Cook Islands legal system take into account all sources of Common Law.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12742333 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [75] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In my view the Common Law provisions of conversion are those as stated by the New Zealand Court of Appeal in the case }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Cuff v Broadlands Finance Limited, 1987 2NZLR 343.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par [76] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In delivering the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Justice Summer said at page 346:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid13724357 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
The tort of conversion is constituted by the interference with the use and possession of the chattel of another willfully and without lawful justification.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 It requires a dealing with the chattel in a manner inconsistent with the Plaintiff\rquote s right and with an intention in doing so to deny that right or to assert an inconsistent right.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid13724357 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 See for example, Salmon v Houston on Torts, 18th edition, 1981, p282.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 It commonly arises when the Plaintiff\rquote s chattel taken by the Defendant with the intentio
n of exercising dominion over it with a permanently or only for a time.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
Conversion may also arise in other ways as where a Defendant who innocently obtains possession of a chattel is shown to have an intention to retain it against the Plaintiff who has the immediate right to possession.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
In such a case a demand by the Plaintiff in a failure to comply with the demand by the Defendant is the usual but not the only means of establishing the Defendant\rquote s intent and the Plaintiff may sue indebting you for the retu
rn of the specific chattel or in conversion for damages.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [77] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 In the case of The Bank of Montreal v}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357  Ernestein Young Incorporated, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 reported 2002, Force Supreme Court reports, Canada, 312, the Supreme Court of Canada stated:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid13724357 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 An owner\rquote s right of possessio
n includes the right to authorize others to deal with his or her chattel in any manner specified.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
As a result dealing with another\rquote s chattel in a manner authorized by the rightful owner is consistent with the owner\rquote s right of possession and does not qualify as wrongful interference.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid13724357 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [78] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 The principle is aptly stated in R D Bowers Atreatis on the Law of \tab Conversion 1917, 10}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid13724357 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
It will be noted that the deprivation must be wrongful for without the element of wrong no tort can be committed and conversion cannot occur and to be wrongful it must be wholely in without the owner\rquote 
s sanction or assent, either expressed or implied.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
So where the owner has given to another, or permitted him to have control of the property, no one can be held responsible in tort for i
ts conversion, who merely makes use of the property or exercises such demand over it as is warranted by the authority thus given.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 Otherwise express, it has been said that a rightful interference with chattels of another cannot constitute a conversion.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [79] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Going on, in the position of the Supreme Court of Canada, the principal is reiterated by }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 A Grub v Editor, the law of Tort 2000, paragraph 11.170;
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
No action by some conversion or trespass to chattels for consensual interference with goods, the nature of these torts involve wrongful interference with goods and an interference that is consented to cannot be wrongful.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 Consent may be express as in a contract or an agreement for bailment or lease, or may be implied from the circumstance.
}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749\charrsid13724357 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid13724357 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724357 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [80] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 Now apply
ing the law as stated in this case, it is clear that there were three categories of items for which the Development grant of sixty odd thousand was granted, one with chattels, the other was construction items \endash 
 timber and the like, and the third was consumable items \endash  items for use in the nursery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [81] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
I find from the facts that the Department of Agriculture through its Ministry honestly and with justification believed that if it was authorized by the Development Fund to use the construction items to reco
nstruct the nursery and to use the consumable items to grow plants in that nursery and that it was authorized to have possession of and to maintain and manage the chattels, the items of equipment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It is in my view, was justified in having that belief from 
what it was told by Mr Teiti Teiti who was the then chairman of the Producers Association and had been the person primarily responsible for making the successful applications for those funds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [82] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
It was also justified in regarding Mr Teiti Teiti as having the ostensible authority to give that permission on behalf of the Producers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 As to the background too, it was justified in that view because the Producers Association did not itself, as has been said, I think in the Auditor\rquote 
s Report, have the facilities and ability to house and maintain the equipment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [83] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
So accordingly I find that up until the stage of the dispute arising whereupon the situation is not clear, the Agriculture Department have acted in the justified belief that it does have possession and control and use.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [84] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
However, the position has not been clarified by Court proceeding and in my view the Ministry of Agriculture should give up possession of those chattels which it now has to the Producers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [85] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
To avoid however any further dispute as to who is entitled to have them and to whom they should be delivered, I direct that the Agriculture Department is to continue to have possession until such stage as there
 has been a general meeting of the Producers Association and that meeting resolves that the chattels, and this is the equipment, be handed to the Producers Association and names a person who is authorized to received those chattels on behalf of the Produc
ers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
When the Agriculture Department receives sufficient documentary verification that there has been such a meeting and such a resolution and that a person has been appointed to receive the chattels on behalf of the Producers Association, then 
the Agriculture Department is within two weeks of receiving that notice to deliver the chattels to that person.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 
There has never been any question that the chattels belong to the Producers Association.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [86] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 This order relates only to the chattels which ex
ists, it does not related to the construction items used to construct the nursery or to consumable items that have been consumed, but it is items such as has been as the Auditors found were in the possession of the Agriculture Department and as Mr Fred Ch
arlie pointed out with photographs, the slasher and other such equipment, that is the rotary hoes, the blowers and things like that which are the subject of this order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [87] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I do not consider that this is a case for general damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I really do consider that all involved have been working towards the common goal of the benefit of all the growers of Aitutaki.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 It is unfortunate that there has been misunderstanding and dispute and people such as Pastor Matapo really did their best to bring the matter to a realist conclusion.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357\charrsid6767749 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724357 [88] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 With those findings, I do not award any general damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{
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So far as costs are concerned, there has been merits on both sides and I order that costs should lie where they fall, that is, each party bear their own costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742 
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If there is any further dispute as to the transfer of possession of the chattels, then leave for application to be made to the Court with notice to the other parties involved for further orders to resolve such dispute.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6767749  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11941742\charrsid6767749 I hope that the parties will get on with the matter in a constructive way for the benefit of the growers of Aitutaki.
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