There’s been a raft of scientific studies – you can find the reports on our website – and we’ve also been running a series of hui with iwi and other water users. So watch this space, and never let anyone tell you that Taranaki’s doing nothing about its waterways! Analysis of stream responses to riparian management (NIWA) [PDF, 2.3 MB] Freshwater & Land Plan review The ecological health of waterways is assessed by studying the small critters and organisms in streams and rivers, and is the primary
JulySubmissions on the Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki are likely to be heard late in July, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. The hearing will almost complete the current review of the Plan, and up to 35 submitters are expected to present their cases verbally. The Hearing Committee will consist of two Councillors and an independent commissioner with tikanga Māori expertise. Iwi have been consulted over this appointment, which will be the Council’s first use of such an independent commissioner for
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• Te Atiawa Claims Settlement Act 2016
• Ngāruahine Claims Settlement Act 2016
• Taranaki Iwi Claims Settlement Act 2016
• New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Act 2018
• Ngati Maru (Taranaki) Claims Settlement Act 2022
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Appendices/Attachments
TRCID-1492626864-827: Operations and Regulatory Minutes 10 June 2025
Ordinary Council 24 June 2025 - Receipt of Minutes - Operations and Regulatory Committee
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Date: 10 June 2025
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: TRCID-1492626864-827
Present: S W Hughes Chair
B J Bigham
D M Cram zoom
C L Littlewood zoom
C S Williamson ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
R Buttimore Iwi Representative
S W Hughes
B J Bigham zoom
D M Cram
C L Littlewood ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
D H McIntyre
A L Jamieson
M Ritai Iwi Representative
E Bailey Iwi Representative (zoom)
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
G Boyde Stratford District Council
L Gibbs Federated Framers
Attending:
S J Ruru Chief Executive
A D McLay Director – Resource Management
M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
A J Matthews Director –
land title or rates notice)
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6) Iwi Consultation
The Council encourages engagement with tangata whenua as part of the application process.
For more information regarding engaging with tangata whenua please visit
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Date: 4 February 2025
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: TRCID-1492626864-271
Present: S W Hughes Chair
M J Cloke
D M Cram
M G Davey
B J Bigham zoom
D L Lean zoom (left meeting at 9.50am)
D M McIntyre
C L Littlewood ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
R Buttimore Iwi Representative
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative
P Muir Federated Farmers
Attending:
enforcement programmes have been rated very favourably in peer reviews, and the Council is working with iwi to develop its mātauranga Māori processes and capacity in this and other areas. Wastewater treatment plant compliance monitoring reports Coastal charges not for TaranakiThe Council does not intend taking up an opportunity to introduce a new occupation charges covering coastal structures such as moorings, jetties, wharves, sheds or boat ramps. An amendment to the Resource Management Act allows
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Date: 18 March 2025
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: TRCID-1492626864-495
Present: S W Hughes Chair
M J Cloke
D M Cram
M G Davey
B J Bigham zoom
D M McIntyre
C S Williamson ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
R Buttimore Iwi Representative
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative
P Muir Federated Farmers
Attending: S J Ruru Chief Executive
A J Matthews
Building
relationships
• Contribute toward our valued relationship with Ngā Iwi o Taranaki. To
demonstrate our Taranaki Regional Council’s commitment to recognise
and provide for the kaitiaki responsibility Ngā Iwi o Taranaki has for the
natural environment. This will include sharing of knowledge and
information, creating opportunities for increased participation in
decision making processes, effective engagement and development of
existing working relationships.
• Contribute to multi