generally accepted accounting
practice.
Policy considerations
7. This 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
8. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent …
Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (the Act) that
became law on 18 April 2017.
2.2 Mr McLay noted to the Committee some of the changes to the Resource Management
Act 1991 (RMA), including the removal of the financial contributions provisions in five
years and the immediate introduction of provisions allowing discussions on Iwi
Participation Agreements between iwi authorities and the Council to occur, that
address iwi input to resource management. It was noted a review of iwi input to
State of the Environment Report 2015
requested, otherwise the Hapu’s counsel would submit a memorandum to
the Court requesting that the Hearing Committee’s decision stands.
On 1 August 2007, STDC wrote to iwi and the Council committing to: work on decreasing storm water
ingress to the Hawera sewerage system; testing the permeability of the detention storage pond; not exceed
the 12,000 m3/day volume of the consent; and undertaking the necessary work under the consent (condition
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10) to review in 2009 the
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
through maintenance checks. The land
below the soakage pit was to be retired and local iwi were going to plant this area out in trees.
Turangi-C: It was noted that the ends of pipes had been wrapped to prevent and eliminate discharges onto
the ground.
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Urenui-A: The skimmer pits had been emptied to fix a hole in the liner. The water level was below the
discharge pipe and it was unclear if a leak still existed, or whether the pits had not filled up following the
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 any steps that the
Council intends to take to foster the development of Māori capacity to contribute to the decision making
processes of the Council. There are eight recognised iwi in the region.
To achieve these objectives the Council intends to undertake the following:
Foundations of a relationship
Act cooperatively and in good …
making processes. This is part of the Council’s Mission Statement to carry out its
various responsibilities by, 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 any steps that the
Council intends to take to foster the development of Māori capacity to contribute to the decision making
processes of the Council. There are eight recognised iwi in the region.
To achieve these objectives the
to, the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management
Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
21. 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 …
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their cost to the region. But we can't ignore them. We
have a history of meeting challenges with the most
effective and pragmatic solutions that suit this region.
Now we must do it again.
In the meantime, we're looking forward to a positive
and fruitful partnership with iwi and hapū as we work
together to improve the health of Waitara River and its
catchment. Under recent legislation, a portion of
Waitara endowment land proceeds is directed to this
Council for this specific