Williamson/MacLeod
4. Kaupapa Māori Freshwater Assessments report and Wai Māori working
group
4.1 Mr S Tamarapa, Iwi Communications Officer, spoke to the memorandum to present for
Members’ information a national Mātauranga Maori stocktake entitled Kaupapa Māori
Freshwater Assessments – A Summary of Iwi and Hapū-based Tools, Frameworks and
Methods for Assessing Freshwater Environments and an update on the establishment of a
Wai Māori working group of iwi and hapū representatives to inform
with
iwi and hapū as we work together to
improve the health of Waitara River and
its catchment. Under the New Plymouth
District Council (Waitara Lands) Act 2018,
a portion of endowment land proceeds
is directed to this Council and hapū for
this specific purpose. The Act stipulates
that use of these funds should be
decided through a joint committee
arrangement involving the Council and
relevant iwi and hapū authorities. These
funds continued to accumulate during
the year. Committee …
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Date 27 April 2021, 10.30am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 2760753
Members Councillors C L Littlewood Committee Chairperson
N W Walker Committee Deputy Chairperson
M G Davey
M J McDonald via zoom
D H McIntyre
C S Williamson
E D Van Der Leden
M P Joyce ex officio
D N MacLeod ex officio
Representative
Members Councillors G Boyde Stratford District Council
Mr P Moeahu Iwi
adopted by this Council under various legislative frameworks
including, but not restricted to, the Local Government Act 2002 and the Land Transport
Management Act 2003.
Iwi considerations
25. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the
Council’s policy for the development of Māori capacity to contribute to decision-making
Regional Transport Committee - Key Functions and Terms of Reference for RTC and RTAG
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processes (schedule 10 of the
Taranaki Regional Council will work with the
Department of Conservation, territorial local
authorities, Iwi and other parties as appropriate
to:
(a) Identify sites in the coastal marine area
within the region that meet the criteria set
out in the New Zealand Coastal Policy
Statement Policy 11, and
(b) Produce a regional list of these sites for
inclusion in the Plan by plan change or
variation by 2021.
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NZCPS as soon as is
at risk or regionally
distinctive species possible
Maintaining the areal extent of ecosystems that are historically rare or threatened.
Finally, this Accord is but a starting point for local agencies and community groups to better
work together on biodiversity outcomes. Over time we hope other organisations and groups,
including Iwi and hapu, research and educational institutes, and industry, will become a
signatory to the Accord. When that occurs, the Accord will be amended to
(Riverwise consulting – Consultant to applicant)
Puna Wano-Bryant (Taranaki Iwi - Submitter)
Allen Stancliff (Fish & Game NZ - Submitter)
Tom Christie (for Director General of Conservation -Submitter)
Jacob Williams (for Director General of Conservation -Submitter)
Ilse Corkery (for Director General of Conservation -Submitter)
Introduction
Opunake Hydro is a 400kVA (320kW) hydro station located at Opunake in Taranaki. The
scheme involves the diversion via a weir of up to 3900 L/s of water …
Transport Committee - Minutes of the Regional Transport Advisory Group
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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
recognised in the preparation of this
Chamberlain (Chief Executive)
G K Bedford (Director-Environment Quality)
B E Pope (Compliance Manager)
Ms J Mack (Committee Administrator)
Mrs V McKay (Science Manager)
Mr R Phipps (Science Manager)
Mr J Glasgow (Senior Investigating Officer)
One member of the public (Mr K Rolfe)
One member of the media arrived 9.50am
Opening Karakia Mr H Eriwata, Iwi Representative, gave the opening Karakia for the
Consents and Regulatory Committee.
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Figure 18: 5,000 ha Hawera Irrigation Scheme ................................................................. 69
Figure 19: 1,800 ha (light soils only i.e. PAW <80mm) Hawera Irrigation Scheme ........ 70
Figure 20: Schematic layout of possible Hawera Irrigation Schemes ............................... 71
Figure 21: Iwi boundaries .................................................................................................. 86
List of Tables:
Table 1: Allocation regimes