There’ll be more space for events such as conferences and trade exhibitions, and flexible and scalable seating capacity. Its facilities (toilets, showers, changing rooms, food and beverage areas) will also be available to users of the outer fields without needing to open up the entire stand or stadium. The stand will be closer to the main pitch as well, giving vistors a more intimate viewing experience. Why is the design of the East Stand important? We working closely with iwi partners Ngāti Te Whiti
the issues that were raised. The Committee was told that good progress has been made in identifying coastal sites of significance to iwi, so that appropriate recognition can be incorporated into the new Plan, and so that Iwi can be involved when decisions are made on activities that may impact on the sites. This has been a lengthy and intricate process for Iwi and Council officers, and discussions are continuing. Iwi would have opportunity for further site information input during the formal
strangling three Taranaki lakes.” Signs have been erected at the site warning people to stay out of the lagoon, so as not to inadvertently spread the weed. The public is also asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious plants to the Council on 0800 736 222. The Council has worked alongside local landowners and residents, Ministry for Primary Industries, Department of Conservation and iwi and hapū to raise awareness and plan the control. Following further testing, a plant in a private Stratford pond
want to do.
An assessment of the likely effects on the environment, both positive and negative. This must include effects on land, air, water and on other people, and a description of what you intend to do to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects,
A record of consultation with neighbours, iwi and any other affected parties.
The application fee is usually payable after the application is processed. Processing, decision-making & monitoring If all the affected parties give their written
Items of interest from this week's meetings of the Council's two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: Iwi's new waterway assessments welcomedAn iwi assessment of two North Taranaki waterways gives the Council a useful opportunity to engage and learn more about the Māori environmental perspective, the Consents & Regulatory Committee was told. This is of vital importance because the Government’s new freshwater requirements oblige the Council to ‘consider and recognise’ Te
records. Details of about 800 sites have been compiled and officers are now working with individual iwi and hapū on changes and modifications. They’re also working with the region’s three district councils. Tangata whenua participation is crucial to the project, the Committee was told, and this work will not be rushed. The Council will take a flexible and supportive approach, recognising that iwi and hapū may need to devote their time and resources to other issues as well. The exercise is part of the
interests of the region, while the Council as a whole also signed a declaration. Councillors also endorsed the Elected Members’ Code of Conduct. A powhiri was held before the meeting to welcome councillors and iwi representatives, with the Council’s leadership team and guests in attendance. The first ordinary meeting of the new Council is set down for 1pm on 8 November at Port Taranaki, at which the structure and chairs of Council committees will be confirmed. The full meeting agenda will be available
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Items of interest from today's meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council Policy and Planning Committee: Iwi testing the waters
Council officers are providing a number of iwi and hapū in the region with training and advice to allow them to monitor the health of waterways using a ‘Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit’ (SHMAK) developed by NIWA, the Committee was told. An initial approach for assistance came from the region’s southernmost iwi, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, and others have since
Freshwater Plan has already included extensive consultation with stakeholders and the community, with further investigations under way. A proposed new Plan is yet to be finalised and formally notified. Iwi input soughtThe Council will consult iwi authorities over new Government requirements for freshwater monitoring to incorporate mātauranga Māori, or traditional Māori knowledge, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. An internal Council report has identified themes and indicators common to both