project to improve travel choices to all our
communities and we’ll continue to champion the
move to sustainable travel.
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The role of Māori and iwi
We’ve embarked on a new approach in how we
kōrero with tangata whenua, moving towards a
partnership approach with the nine iwi o
Taranaki.
The freshwater reforms give tangata whenua a
greater role in freshwater management by
focusing on Te Mana o Te Wai (the integrated
and holistic well-being of water) and requiring
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Members Councillor S W Hughes Chairperson
D M Cram Deputy Chairperson
M J Cloke
B J Bigham Via Zoom
M G Davey
D H McIntyre
D L Lean Via Zoom
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
Representative
Members Mr D Luke Iwi Representative
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Ms A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
Mr A D McLay Director – Resource Management
Mr M
Representative
Members Councillor G Boyde Stratford District Council
Councillor S Hitchcock New Plymouth District Council
Councillor C Young South Taranaki District Council
Ms L Tester Iwi Representative
Ms B Bigham Iwi Representative
Mr P Muir Federated Farmers Representative
Attending Councillor D L Lean
Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Mr M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
Mr A D McLay Director - Resource Management
Ms A J Matthews Director – Environment
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
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
to mediation. Most of the appeals have been successfully resolved, with one remaining. The Government's major
Essential Freshwater programme has been released and staff have developed an implementation programme. The programme
represents a significant shift for the Council and the Taranaki community. Work on the Natural Resources Plan, that will
implement the programme, continues. Recently agreement was reached with the iwi leaders group concerning commissioning
some work to
environmental and
resource management issues. This has been a productive first step, but the imperative from Government and iwi alike
is for all councils to do more.
For example, the Essential Freshwater reform includes requirements for greater Māori involvement. There are joint
and continuing efforts by the region’s iwi and local bodies to reach participation agreements known as Mana
Whakahono a Rohe, as set out in a 2017 amendment to the Resource Management Act (RMA).
A post-election
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,
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2.2 Responsibilities of individuals and non government organisations ....................................... 7
2.2.1 Responsibilities of the spillor ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Involvement of the Public ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.3 Iwi Liaison
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