Officers Activity Report
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Iwi considerations
5. 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 recognised in the preparation of this memorandum.
Community considerations
6.
to commence new tasks until other
items have been completed.
3.12 Mr T Velvin highlighted a risk around recovery manager depth and the current
across roles with fatigue across councils and businesses advising that we are
likely to see change within the depth of statutory roles.
3.13 Mayor P Nixon, congratulated TEMO on the Taranaki model being singled out
nationally as a stand out District Health Board and additionally, the efforts of iwi
during difficult periods to ensure the
accountability) of the Local Government Act 2002 has been
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
11. 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
work
beginning immediately, including a review of the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater
(NES-F). The process is expected to take between 18 and 24 months and will include a full consultation
process with all stakeholders including iwi and the community. To date there has been limited detail
from the government indicating the level of change expected beyond such indications as ‘… is
committed to improving freshwater quality for the benefit of all New Zealanders by
Regulatory Committee 23 July 2024
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Date: 23 July 2024
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3292496
Present: S W Hughes Chair
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D H McIntyre (joined meeting at 9.04am)
C L Littlewood ex officio
N W Walker ex officio
B J Bigham (zoom)
D L Lean (zoom joined at 9.16am)
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative
P Muir Federated Farmers
Attending:
landowners, consultants and territorial authorities.
The role encompasses effective engagement with iwi and hapū, the local community and a wide
range of internal and external stakeholders to provide sound technical advice on drainage,
flooding, river control and river-related erosion as well as river-related structures, to ensure
effective implementation of regional and national policies and regulations. Effectively
communicating river-related technical advice to a range of audiences is a key
Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki 2011
that there may be other chances for Transport Choices funding and Public
Transport opportunities.
• Inflation has had a large impact, with cut backs in place to ensure rate payers are
not having to pay extra. Low cost low risk programmes have been deferred.
• The coastal walkway extension has had all Iwi informed with handover to follow
soon.
• An incident occurred involving a tree falling in Ōakura, resulted in NPDC being
found liable for the damage due to the tree’s position and
Committee - Confirmation of Operations and Regulatory Minutes - 18 July 2023
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Date 18 July 2023, 9.00am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3189618
Present S W Hughes Chairperson
D M Cram Deputy Chairperson
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D L Lean (zoom)
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative (zoom)
R