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
and/or annual plan. Similarly, iwi involvement in adopted work programmes has been
… be the largest single project
in Council’s history.
THE ROLE OF IWI
These reforms also 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 a partnership approach to developing plans and managing
activities.
This increased role mirrors the desire of iwi o Taranaki to exercise Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge, cultural practices
and world view) over the resources within their
statements prepared under the RMA and also take into account
matters identified in iwi management plans as well as district plans.
The figure below summarises this hierarchy of planning documents.
How does the Natural Resources Plan
relate to other policy documents and
plans?
Resource management reforms - the development of a Strategic Planning
Act and the Natural and Built Environments Act.
Development of various national policy statements and national
environmental standards.
Approach to
application can be non-notified.
Are there any parties that may potentially be affected by this
proposal?
Yes
Name of affected party Mangorei Forum Collaboration Agreement
Contact details NA
Please outline any consultation you have undertaken with this
party and the outcome.
This forum consists of the following iwi and hapu: Te
Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust; Manukorihi hapū; Nga Mahanga
a Tairi; Ngati Rahiri Hapū o Te Atiawa (Taranaki) Society Inc;
Ngāti Tawhirikura
State of the Environment Report 2015
are located higher on the shore than these species typically occur. Instead, the results of
the rocky shore SEM programme provide a record of species richness, diversity and composition at
representative reef sites around the region. These records can be used to assess the ‘health’ of the reef
environment.
Around the Taranaki coastline, particular reefs are regarded as property of distinct hapu. Iwi and hapu
associations with the six SEM reef sites are outlined in Figures 1 – 6.
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
10. 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)
friendly work environment
. To feel valued and appreciated
. Opportunities for personal development
Regulators . To meet the required laws and regulations
. To maintain hiqh standards of corporate qovernance
IWI . Exercise of Kaitiakitanga (guardianship and protection) for
the Mimitangiatua River and Haehanga Stream.
. To be kept informed about environmental performance
. To have confidence in site management and the ability of
Remediation NZ to avoid adverse environmental effects
. To
option of obtaining their written approval so that your application can be non-notified.
Are there any parties that may potentially be affected by this
proposal?
Yes
Name of affected party Mangorei Forum Collaboration Agreement
Contact details NA
Please outline any consultation you have undertaken with this
party and the outcome.
This forum consists of the following iwi and hapu: Te
Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust; Manukorihi hapū; Nga Mahanga
a Tairi; Ngati Rahiri
among other things, taking into
account the Treaty of Waitangi. Furthermore, schedule
10 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires the
Council to set out in its long-term plan any steps it
intends to take to foster the development of Māori
capacity to contribute to the decision making processes
over the period covered by the Plan. There are eight
recognised iwi in the region, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngati
Ruanui, Ngāruahine, Taranaki Iwi, Te Atiawa, Ngati
Mutunga,