rolling out improvements as outlined in community conversations over the last 18 months. We recognise the importance of continuing to strengthen our working relationships with iwi and hapū by providing more opportunities for Māori involvement in our decision-making processes and taking into account Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles. Acknowledging that we can provide more opportunities for tangata whenua to be involved in how we care
considered and documented in the preparation of this agenda item. The recommendations made in this item comply with the decision-making obligations of the Act. Iwi considerations 9. 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 Financial
discharges may be allowed, if the dairy farm is in a high rainfall area and provision of adequate storage is impractical. The discharge of treated farm dairy effluent to surface water may be authorised as a contingency, when land disposal area is unsuitable for effluent disposal. This option needs to be discussed with Council Staff before applying. page Page 6 of 14 07/25 - #TRCID-1750395856-193 6) Iwi Consultation The Council encourages engagement with tangata whenua as part
Taranaki to find a meaningful and workable framework for iwi participation in freshwater management. The path ahead is both exciting and challenging. We’ll see changes in decision-making processes and the development of extra monitoring methods based on mātauranga Māori. Other possibilities will become apparent as discussions continue. We cannot and should not opt out of this new journey. The challenge is to find the smartest and most efficient way forward. And I have every confidence that you, the
page 07/25 - Doc # TRCID-1750395856-227 Page 4 of 18 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 our website here https://www.trc.govt.nz/environment/resource-consents/understanding-consents/tangata-whenua The Consents team can support applicants to identify relevant iwi to contact if required. A list of iwi and hapū in the
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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page Date: 29 April 2025 Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: TRCID-1492626864-638 Present: S W Hughes Chair M J Cloke D M Cram B J Bigham D M McIntyre D L Lean (zoom) C L Littlewood (zoom) C S Williamson ex officio N W Walker ex officio R Buttimore Iwi Representative D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White Iwi Representative Attending: S J Ruru Chief Executive A J Matthews
page 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 M G Davey D M Cram zoom C L Littlewood zoom C S Williamson ex officio N W Walker ex officio R Buttimore Iwi Representative D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White Iwi Representative Attending: S J Ruru Chief Executive A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality D