policy statement that sets out the region’s long-term, achievable aspirations. The first phase of engagement, using an online survey and community workshop, reinforced that the community’s views and aspirations align with those of the Council. No additional issues were identified. Council officers are preparing for the second phase with iwi authorities and stakeholders, after which they will develop a draft vision.
8) Consultation/Affected parties Cultural Effects Assessment The Regional Policy Statement is clear that only tangata whenua can identify their relationship with an area. It is good practise to consult with tangata whenua about the application so that you can provide an accurate assessment of cultural effects 8.1 Please state the name of the local iwi you have consulted with Ngāruahine Te Atiawa Ngāti Tama Ngāti Maru Taranaki Ngāti
the Waiwhakaiho Awa (river). From Taranaki Maunga to the moana, the Ngāti Tawhirikura Hapū and Te Atiawa Iwi project is reconnecting whānau with their ancestral awa and restoring the Waiwhakaiho River catchment. Led by the hapū, 2021 alone saw 6.8 hectares planted with 15,000 plants while locally sourced seeds from species native to the area are grown in a newly-created nursery. Combining mātauranga Māori with a science-based approach, the project has provided a great training opportunity and jobs
Confirmation of Operations and Regulatory Minutes - 4 February 2025 5 page Date: 4 February 2025 Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: TRCID-1492626864-271 Present: S W Hughes Chair M J Cloke D M Cram M G Davey B J Bigham zoom D L Lean zoom (left meeting at 9.50am) D M McIntyre C L Littlewood ex officio N W Walker ex officio R Buttimore Iwi Representative D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White
Kay supplementary evidence [PDF, 638 KB] Andrew Curtis supplementary evidence [PDF, 941 KB] Kathryn Hooper supplementary evidence [PDF, 652 KB] Legal submission [PDF, 2.2 MB] Applicant's expert evidence Offered conditions [PDF, 147 KB] Expert evidence - air quality [PDF, 151 KB] Expert evidence - monitoring & nitrogen [PDF, 2.8 MB] Expert evidence - economic effects [PDF, 278 KB] Expert evidence - applicant [PDF, 503 KB] Expert evidence - planning [PDF, 652 KB] Expert evidence - iwi concerns [PDF,