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
7.1 Please state the name of the
local iwi you have consulted
with
Ngaruahine
Te Ataiwa
Ngati Tama
Ngati Maru
Taranaki
Ngati Ruanui
Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
A list of iwi and hapu in
generally. In this case they are involved because the submitters had asked
the applicants to pay them an annual fee to maintain their monitoring regime and
contribute to their Environment Plan.
25. He strongly opposed payments being made to the submitters and that neither the Act
nor the Nga Rauru Kiitahi Claims Settlement Act (between the Iwi and the Crown)
provide for such payments to be made.
26. Federated Farmers supported the conclusions of the Officer Report.
Submitter – Nga
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4.2 Technical reports and research ...................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Consultation on a draft Coastal Plan ........................................................................................... 18
4.4 Engagement with iwi authorities ................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Schedule 1 review process for the Proposed Plan
results
4.1 Mr G K Bedford, Director-Environmental Quality, spoke to the memorandum advising
the Committee that the Council has completed another 5-yearly survey of regional soil
quality as per its on-going State of the Environment programme, and provided a
summary of the reported findings.
4.2 It was noted that Iwi would be circulated a copy of the report as it will provide an
important tool to assist further consultation with Iwi on the review of the Council’s
freshwater plan.
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
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
Members Councillors C L Littlewood Committee Chairperson
N W Walker Committee Deputy Chairperson
M G Davey
M J McDonald
D H McIntyre
C S Williamson
E D Van Der Leden
M P Joyce ex officio
Representative
Members Councillors C Young South Taranaki District Council
S Hitchcock New Plymouth District Council
G Boyde Stratford District Council
Mr P Muir Federated Farmers
Iwi representatives have not yet been appointed.
Attending Messrs B G …
the above, in time for the 2022 local elections.
4. In August 2020, the Council considered the issue of Māori constituencies for the 2022
local authority elections. At that time, the Council resolved to not introduce a Māori
constituency and not to undertake a representation review. However, the Council also
resolved to undertake consultation and engagement with the Iwi of Taranaki ahead of
the 2025 local authority elections.
5. Some of the areas addressed by the Act were contributing
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
or features may be of traditional, cultural, and spiritual
significance to tangata whenua.
Traditional walking trails also exist throughout the region. Statutory acknowledgements have been
developed by some iwi and formally recorded as part of Treaty settlement legislation. These statutory
acknowledgements are statements made by the iwi of the particular cultural, spiritual, historical, and
traditional association of the iwi with a statutory area.
Tangata whenua have
how your activity might affect these
features and the associated cultural values. Include an assessment of the
relevant Iwi Management Plan.
Describe the actual and potential positive effects of your stockholding area.
4.8 Have alternatives been considered?
☐ Yes I considered other options but a stockholding area is the best option and my activity will be
carefully managed
☐ No I did not consider other options but the stockholding area will be