has been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
Policy considerations
7. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the policy documents and
positions adopted by this Council under various legislative frameworks including, but not restricted to,
the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
8. This
discussion regarding rehabs being entered into the CAR (Corridor Access
Request) system, with Downers being identified with the responsibility to update
• It was noted that local council maps use the information from the CAR system and
that the wording could be more user friendly
• Iwi and hapū have requested for consideration to be given on putting a layer of
archaeological areas of interest on said maps to prompt for correct consenting when
developing
• Rehab sites and utility are to be
which impact on policy development and advice provided.
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Partnerships
and
relationships
• Work with Ngā iwi o Taranaki to ensure processes for policy
development are developed and implemented in partnership with mana
whenua and incorporate Mātauranga Māori and mana whenua values.
• Actively seek and deliver on joint priorities with mana whenua which
support better outcomes for Māori.
• Represent the Resource Management Directorate
the environment of the region.
Iwi means tribe or grouping of people of Maori descent.
Iwi authority* means the authority which represents an iwi and which is recognised by that iwi
as having authority to do so.
Iwi o Taranaki or iwi of Taranaki refers to iwi whose rohe (territory or boundary) fall either
wholly or partially within the Taranaki Region.
Kaitiakitanga* means the exercise of guardianship; and in relation to a resource, includes the
ethic of guardianship
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
17. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the
Council’s policy for the development of Māori capacity to contribute to decision-making
processes (schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002) as outlined in the adopted long-
term plan and/or annual plan.
Community considerations
18. This memorandum and the associated recommendations have considered the views of
the community, interested and
C L Littlewood ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
E Bailey Iwi Representative
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
M Ritai Iwi Representative
C Filbee South Taranaki District Council
G Boyde Stratford District Council
B Haque New Plymouth District Council
L Gibbs Federated Farmers
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Mr A D McLay Director - Resource Management
Ms A J Matthews Director – Environment Quality
Mr M J Nield
with information suggesting the person was a traveller and now messaging reflecting
that there is a case in Stratford. This can be confusing for the community.
5.4 Ensure there is key messaging encouraging people to come forward for testing.
5.5 There is an IMT meeting happening at the moment to plan, and information from that
meeting will be passed on.
5.6 Iwi support – Ms L Poutu, informed that their capacity is better than when the
response first started. There are risks
Confirmation of Policy and Planning Minutes - 14 March 2023
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Date 14 March 2023
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3154919
Present C S Williamson Committee Chairperson
D M Cram
D H McIntyre
S W Hughes
B J Bigham
C L Littlewood ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
E Bailey Iwi Representative
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
M Ritai Iwi Representative
G Boyde Stratford
Minutes -18 July 2023
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Date 18 July 2023, 9.00am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3189618
Present S W Hughes Chairperson
D M Cram Deputy Chairperson
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D L Lean (zoom)
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative (zoom)
R Buttimore Iwi Representative (zoom)
outline how the Waitara River Committee, and relevant Iwi authorities that have an interest in the Waitara River catchment, might work with Council in its policy development, consenting and environmental monitoring functions.
_Toc127883382 Bylaws
The Council has established two sets of bylaws. These bylaws are the Taranaki Regional Council Navigation Bylaws for Port Taranaki and its approaches 2009 and the Taranaki Regional Council Flood Protection Bylaw 2020. These bylaws came into effect