Councillor C Young South Taranaki District Council
Ms L Tester Iwi Representative
Mr P Muir Federated Farmers Representative
Attending Councillor D L Lean
Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Mr M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
Mr A D McLay Director - Resource Management
Ms A J Matthews Director – Environment Quality
Mr D N Harrison Director - Operations
Mr C Spurdle Planning Manager
Mr R Phipps Science Manager – Hydrology/Biology
Ms V McKay Science
which the Crown has formally acknowledged the statements made by the e by the e by the e by the
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where toxic and ecotoxic substances must be used, that there are
buffer zones of 200 metres for any waterways or Ngāruahine
statutory areas.
The Council notes the submitter’s concerns regarding increased use of toxins but
notes that both initial and ongoing mustelid control are based upon a (non-toxic trap)
network.
Iwi participation
5. Amend No change required
The submitter seeks that Ngāruahine iwi and hapū members participating in
current and future pest control and
Resource Management
Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
19. 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.
Community considerations
20. This memorandum and the associated recommendations
Regional Transport Committee Agenda June 2025
generally. In this case they are involved because the submitters had asked
the applicants to pay them an annual fee to maintain their monitoring regime and
contribute to their Environment Plan.
25. He strongly opposed payments being made to the submitters and that neither the Act
nor the Nga Rauru Kiitahi Claims Settlement Act (between the Iwi and the Crown)
provide for such payments to be made.
26. Federated Farmers supported the conclusions of the Officer Report.
Submitter – Nga
Effects Assessment
The Regional Policy Statement is clear that only tangata whenua can identify their relationship with an area. It is good
practise to consult with tangata whenua about the application so that you can provide an accurate assessment of
cultural effects
7.1 Please state the name of the
local iwi you have consulted
with
Ngaruahine
Te Ataiwa
Ngati Tama
Ngati Maru
Taranaki
Ngati Ruanui
Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
A list of iwi and hapu in
.............................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Technical reports and research ...................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Consultation on a draft Coastal Plan ........................................................................................... 18
4.4 Engagement with iwi authorities ................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Schedule 1 review process for the Proposed Plan
flatter topography.
The rohe of Ngāti Ruanui, Te Atiawa, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Maru and Ngaa Rauru iwi and four marae are
located within the Pātea Catchment FMU. Each iwi, hapū and whānau hold tikanga (protocols) and
mātauranga (knowledge) relevant to the awa for which they are kaitiaki (guardians). These significant
relationships reflect the variety of histories that span the Pātea Catchment FMU and emphasise how each
iwi are intrinsically connected to wai (water) through their whakapapa, culture
results
4.1 Mr G K Bedford, Director-Environmental Quality, spoke to the memorandum advising
the Committee that the Council has completed another 5-yearly survey of regional soil
quality as per its on-going State of the Environment programme, and provided a
summary of the reported findings.
4.2 It was noted that Iwi would be circulated a copy of the report as it will provide an
important tool to assist further consultation with Iwi on the review of the Council’s
freshwater plan.