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
15. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the
Council’s policy for the development of Māori capacity to contribute
acknowledge the contribution of the many businesses, organisations, community groups, iwi and hapū,
district councils and other agencies that have provided valuable information in compiling this State of Environment report.
Our thanks to the many staff of Taranaki Regional Council who have contributed data, advice, knowledge and support.
Photo credits: Rob Tucker, Alex Green, New Plymouth District Council, Weedbusters New Zealand, Angus McIntosh, Andrea
Lightfoot. Cover image: Leigh
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
•
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
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust
Methanex
Ngati Tama
Ngati Mutunga
Te Atiawa
Ngati Te Whiti hapu
Ngati Tawhirikura hapu
Puketapu hapu
Pukerangiora hapu
Otaraua hapu
Ngati Rahiri Management Committee
Manukorihi hapu
Ngati Tuparikino
Taranaki iwi
Ngāruahine
Ngati Ruanui
Ngaa Rauru
New Plymouth District Council
South Taranaki District Council
Stratford District Council.
Responses were received from the Rotokare
Scenic
application it is just easier as the environmental effects are more known.
3.4 Letters have been sent to Consent holders with renewals coming up in 2021 to
encourage them to start engaging with iwi now.
3.5 It was noted that the way the outcomes of consultation with iwi is recorded has been
in place for a few years now and it was suggested that it could be time to review that
process to ensure more meaningful information.
3.6 Councillor M Joyce declared an interest in two discharge permit …
4.1.7 Iwi Management Plans Update
47. Te Kotahitanga O Te Atiawa Taranaki’s Iwi Environmental Management
Plan: Tai Whenua Tai Tangata, Tai Ao was in draft form at the time of
public notification of the PDP. This was finalised and lodged with Council
in 2019. The issues, objectives and policies of the plan are within eight
sections; Te Tai Hauora/Guardianship, Te Tai Awhi–Nuku/Inland and
Coastal Whenua, Te Tai o Maru/Freshwater, Te Tai o Tangaroa/Coastal
and Marine Environment, Te Tai
Leden (via zoom)
M P Joyce ex officio (via zoom)
D N MacLeod ex officio
Representative Mr K Holswich Iwi Representative
Members Ms E Bailey Iwi Representative (via zoom)
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Mr M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
Ms A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
Mr A D McLay Director – Resource Management
Mr B Pope Compliance Manager
Ms V McKay Science Manager – Chemistry
Mr R Phipps Science
government policy changes, state of the
environment information, and other relevant information;
A series of workshops and meetings with Council staff, iwi and stakeholders, including
major consent holders, the three district councils, non-governmental organisations and
community groups, Department of Conservation, Heritage New Zealand and the
Taranaki District Health Board, were held in July and August 2016;
The preparation of a draft report to set out the Council’s preliminary findings
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 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. Similarly, iwi involvement