role involves providing river and drainage advice in relation to consent and compliance
matters and requests from landowners, and assisting with works as directed by the Rivers Manager
to reduce the risks associated with flooding and erosion whilst protecting the life-supporting
capacity of Taranaki rivers and streams.
The role encompasses engagement with iwi and hapū, the local community and a wide range of
internal and external stakeholders to provide technical advice on drainage,
the Resource Management
Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
21. 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
22. This memorandum and the associated
https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/consented-freshwater-takes
Iwi management plans
- Ngāti Mutanga culturally strong and secure in our identity, Iwi management plan. https://ngatimutunga.iwi.nz/wp-content/
uploads/2022/06/Pages-from-Ngati-Mutunga-Iwi-Environmental-Management-Plan-Part-1.pdf
- Ngāti Ruanui (2012). Ngāti Ruanui Environmental Management Plan. Retrieved from https://issuu.com/sarah-leerangi/
docs/final_ngati_ruanui_emp_v3
- Taranaki Iwi. Taiao, Taiora. An Iwiw Environmental Management Plan for the
Plymouth to the New Plymouth District Council Future Development Strategy subcommittee
endorsed the recommended committee structure consisting of two representatives from New
Plymouth District Council, two representatives Taranaki Regional Council and two representatives
nominated by Ngā Iwi o Taranaki
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endorsed the appointment of an Independent Hearing Commissioner as Chair of the panel
noted and approves the Future Development Strategy for Ngāmotu New Plymouth
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Ngā rārangi take
Table of contents
Te pūrongo a te tumuaki me te tumu whakarae
Chairman and Chief Executive’s report 2
Te pūrongo mana whakahaere
Governance report 8
Ngā mahinga tahi me te iwi Māori
Working together with Māori 10
Te kāhui kaimahi
Staff capacity 13
Taranaki rohenga
The Taranaki region 17
Ngā ritenga pūtea
Financial trends 20
Te noninga tūtohu
Statement of compliance and responsibility 21
Te arotake pūtea
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Ordinary Council - Confirmation of Minutes - Operations and Regulatory 6 June 2023
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Date 6 June 2023, 9.00am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3177981
Present S W Hughes Chairperson
D M Cram Deputy Chairperson
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D H McIntyre
D L Lean (zoom)
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
D Luke Iwi
Court and
subject to mediation. Most of the appeals have been successfully resolved, with the exception of those related to oil and gas.
The Government's Essential Freshwater programme has been released and an implementation programme has been
developed. The programme represents a significant shift for the Taranaki community. Work on the Natural Resources Plan,
that will implement the programme, continues. A major issue is engagement with the Iwi Leaders group and obtaining
A can-do attitude
• Self-awareness
• High level of fitness
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Functional relationships | Te whanaungatanga mahi
Build, maintain and role model meaningful effective and sustainable relationships with;
Internal
• Land Management Team
• All Taranaki Regional Council staff
External • Farm Owners, managers, and workers
• Iwi groups
• Local Authorities
• Government representatives
• Industry representatives
• Contractors
• Suppliers
•
Regional Transport Committee Meeting - Development of Active Modes (Walking and Cycling)
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Policy considerations
6. 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
7.
Williamson
Councillor E D Van Der Leden
Councillor M P Joyce ex officio
Representative
Members Councillor S Hitchcock New Plymouth District Council
Councillor C Young South Taranaki District Council
Councillor G Boyde Stratford District Council
Ms B Bigham Iwi Representative zoom
Ms L Tester Iwi Representative
Mr P Moeahu Iwi Representative
Mr P Muir Federated Farmers
Attending Councillor D L Lean Taranaki Regional Council
Mr S J Ruru Chief