page Māori freshwater values Tangata whenua (people of the land) hold an inherited responsibility through whakapapa (genealogical relationships) to ensure the health and wellbeing of their ancestral awa (rivers and streams) and other interconnected aspects of te taiao (the natural environment). Over centuries of occupation, local iwi and hapū relied on te taiao to provide physical and spiritual sustenance. The awa, ngutuawa (estuaries) and repo (wetlands)
reflect the variety of histories that span across the Southern Hill Country FMU and emphasise how each iwi are intrinsically connected to wai (water) through their whakapapa, culture and spirit. Some of Figure 1 The Southern Hill Country FMU sitting within the broader Taranaki region. Southern Hill Country Freshwater Management Unit Discussion Document page Page | 2 these are recorded in Statutory Acknowledgements (contained in Deeds of Settlement) and
6.2 Consultation with Iwi and Hapu 93 6.3 Consultation with other Stakeholders 95 7. Statutory Considerations _______________________________________________ 97 7.1 Introduction 97 7.2 Section 104 Assessment 97 8. Notification Assessment _______________________________________________ 115 9. Concluding Statement _________________________________________________ 116 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Schematic of the Motukawa Hydro-Electric Power Scheme 14
Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Iwi considerations 19. 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 20. This memorandum and the associated recommendations
Purpose: Replace To discharge farm dairy effluent onto land Rohe: Te Atiawa (Statutory Acknowledgement) Engagement or consultation: Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust Comment on application received Comments from Iwi The proposed discharge to land is generally consistent with the objectives and policies set out in Tai Whenua, Tai Tangata, Tai Ao however the application lacks sufficient detail. Response to Iwi comments A response was sent to Te Kotahitanga o Te
likely to be adversely affected in a minor or more than minor way. Council will determine the people who are likely to be adversely affected and you will have the option of obtaining their written approval so that your application can be non-notified. If the application is to take a significant amount of water (e.g. for pasture irrigation) you are strongly advised to discuss the application with the relevant iwi and with Fish & Game NZ. Fish & Game NZ Taranaki branch can be contacted on 06
strongly advised to discuss the application with the relevant iwi and with Fish & Game NZ. Fish & Game NZ Taranaki branch can be contacted on 06 7579676. Please contact Council consents department for appropriate iwi contact/s. Are there any parties that may potentially be affected by this proposal? Yes Name of affected party Iwi Forum (Mangorei Forum) Contact details NA Please outline any consultation you have undertaken with this party and the outcome. This
Policy considerations 13. 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 14. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the Council’s policy for
can be non-notified. If the application is to take a significant amount of water (e.g. for pasture irrigation) you are strongly advised to discuss the application with the relevant iwi and with Fish & Game NZ. Fish & Game NZ Taranaki branch can be contacted on 06 7579676. Please contact Council consents department for appropriate iwi contact/s. Are there any parties that may potentially be affected by this proposal? Yes Name of affected party Iwi Forum (Mangorei Forum)
of agreed conditions that would sufficiently mitigate any cultural effects to a less than minor level. 2 Statutory acknowledgement – evidence from Taranaki Iwi that the effects relating to the statutory acknowledgement are addressed to a sufficient level. Response: As noted in Section Error! Reference source not found. of the Weld Road Pathway and Ahu Ahu Bridge – Assessment of Effects on the Environment prepared by Tonkin + Taylor, dated 20 October 2023 (AEE), hapū have been working