and should it be expanded to include that it can be an
appointed delegate of the Chief Executive of one of the four local authorities.
7.3 Further clarification from the Committee was requested surrounding page 58, section
relating to “Voting” particularly around “Members are to vote in accordance with
their role (e.g. Representative of a Council, Representative of an Iwi or Chair of an
Advisory Group).” And what impacts that would having on balancing the voting
component.
climate change programme. It will
also provide high-quality advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation to empower the
integration of climate change considerations across the Council.
The role will have a strong focus on working with stakeholders to drive regional action on climate
change adaptation. This will require working closely with the region’s district councils, iwi and
hapū, and communities to support our collective climate change efforts.
Role dimensions | Te
generations. This vision recognises the roles and responsibilities shared by all people in Taranaki to ensure the sustainable and
focused protection of air, land (soil), water and coastal environments for economic, social, cultural and recreational purposes.
Guiding principles for the management of the coast
The sustainable management of coastal resources has always been central to the relationship between iwi o Taranaki and the Taranaki coastline. The following five principles summarise
relationship with Ngā Iwi o Taranaki. To
demonstrate our Taranaki Regional Council’s commitment to recognise
and provide for the kaitiaki responsibility Ngā Iwi o Taranaki has for the
natural environment. This will include sharing of knowledge and
information, creating opportunities for increased participation in
decision making processes, effective engagement and development of
existing working relationships.
• Contribute to multi agency working groups including territorial
authorities, iwi
Local Government Report - Way Forward 29
7. Yarrow Stadium Joint Committee - Revised Terms of Reference 121
8. Confirmation of Iwi Appointments for the 2024 - 2034 Long Term Plan 131
9. Proposed 2024 Council Meeting Schedule 133
10. Public Excluded
11. Public Excluded Recommendations 140
12. Conformation of Ordinary Council Public Excluded Minutes - 19 September 2023 141
13. Confirmation of Public Excluded Operations and Regulatory Minutes - 10 October 2023 147
14.
B J Bigham (zoom)
C L Littlewood (ex officio)
N W Walker (ex officio)
E Bailey Iwi Representative (zoom)
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
M Ritai
G Boyde Stratford District Council
B Haque New Plymouth District Council
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Mr A D McLay Director - Resource Management
Ms A J Matthews Director – Environment Quality
Mr D R Harrison Director - Operations
Mr M J Nield Director – Corporate
meetings have been held by the district councils with Māori at hapū and marae
level. Legally it is appropriate that discussions are held with Marae Trusts as the
landowners, though iwi authorities should be made aware that these conversations are
occurring. Recommendation made by WK that all contact should be recorded in writing
to be able to stand up at any later stage.
9. RTC on Wednesday 6 September Fiona Ritson TRC
• Reminder that the next RTC meeting is at 10.30am Wed 6 September.
Littlewood (zoom)
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative
R Buttimore Iwi Representative
P Muir Federated Farmers
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Ms A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
Mr A D McLay Director – Resource Management
Mr D R Harrison Director - Operations
Mr J Glasgow Compliance Manager
Ms L Millar Manager – Resource Consents
Ms V McKay Manager – Environmental Assurance
Ms C Woollen
Act 1987 and the
Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
Iwi considerations
8. 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.
Legal considerations
9. This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate
statutory
Members Councillor C L Littlewood Committee Chairperson
Councillor N W Walker Deputy Chairperson
Councillor M J McDonald
Councillor D H McIntyre
Councillor E D Van Der Leden
Councillor C S Williamson
Councillor M G Davey
Councillor D N MacLeod ex officio
Representative
Members Councillor C Young South Taranaki District Council
Councillor G Boyde Stratford District Council
Councillor S Hitchcock New Plymouth District Council
Ms B Bigham Iwi Representative