the release of a Draft Plan. Early engagement with stakeholders has
generally paid dividends for this Council in reducing the time and cost of the formal plan
process under the RMA and further developing relationships with stakeholders. The pre-
plan consultation resulted in many changes to the proposed plan, including those made as a
result of iwi consultation.
The Proposed Plan was also forwarded to a wide range of key stakeholders and other
interested parties, including those who had
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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
and/or annual plan. Similarly, iwi involvement in adopted work programmes has been
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
9. 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
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Prior to the establishment of Port Taranaki’s inshore dredge disposal site, there was concern from the
general public and local iwi that sand inundation from the dredging would affect kaimoana gathering from
the local reefs. Sand inundation on rocky reefs can adversely affect animals such as pāua and kina by
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of a Proposed Freshwater and Land Plan continued,
including the setting of regional targets for swimmable rivers, further work and
investigations on the setting environmental flow limits alignment with National
Planning Standards
establishment of the Wai Māori working group, comprising of iwi and hapū
representatives, to inform and contribute to the review of the Freshwater Plan
continued development of freshwater quality accounting system. Development of
the freshwater quality
plans to build on recent gains in freshwater quality; to develop its
education programme; and to broaden and deepen its relationship with iwi and hapū.
Financially, the impact of our proposals for ratepayers is relatively minor. The Council is proposing an increase of
3.5 percent in its general rates take for 2018/2019. In the last three years, the average general rates increase
has been 0.97%. Over the life of the 2018/2028 Long-Term Plan the general rates increase averages out at
between the devolved kawanatanga responsibilities of the Council and the
rangatiratanga rights of iwi in Taranaki.
The Code of Conduct is an expression of the Council’s commitment to take into account the
principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the exercise of its resource management functions.
Under the Code of Conduct, the Council, within the limits of the legislation, endeavours to:
actively protect the manataiao and taonga of Maori by identifying and protecting in a
manner appropriate
Limited, and took no part in the discussions or deliberations.
2.1 The Committee considered and discussed the memorandum advising of consents
granted, consents under application and of consent processing actions since the last
meeting of the Committee.
2.2 Fay Mulligan and Keith Holswich sought clarification on the Council’s consent process
and iwi involvement in this. Regional plan provisions regarding the status of the
activity (i.e. controlled, discretionary activity) and how
the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
5. 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.
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Mr P Muir Federated Farmers
Iwi representatives have not yet been appointed.
Attending Messrs B G Chamberlain Chief Executive
G K Bedford Director - Environment Quality
M J Nield Director - Corporate Services
A D McLay Director - Resource Management
S R Hall Director - Operations
G Severinsen Manager Policy and Strategy
C Spurdle Planning Manager
S Tamarapa Iwi Communications Officer
M Simpson Team …