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
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.
Recommended
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
1. receives the memorandum noting the preparation of a report Soil quality in the
Taranaki region 2017: current status and
page
TAPUAE ROA MAKE WAY FOR TARANAKI ACTION PLAN 1
CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM NGĀ IWI O TARANAKI ................................................................................................................2
MESSAGE FROM THE TARANAKI MAYORAL FORUM ...........................................................................................3
MESSAGE FROM THE LEAD TEAM
Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki and the Proposed Regional Coastal Plan for
Taranaki.
PFOS
Mr G K Bedford, Director-Environment Quality, provided an update to Members on
the Council’s detection of elevated levels of chemicals associated with firefighting foam
(PFAS) found in eels in two South Taranaki streams (Oaonui and Ngapirau). Iwi and
local residents have been notified. The Council’s investigation into PFOS was
undertaken following the discovery (in 2017) of drinking water
Regional Transport Committee Agenda August 2025
Populations in Aotearoa, New Zealand
4.1 Mr S Tamarapa, Iwi Communciations Officer, spoke to the memorandum introducing a
National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) report, commissioned by the Te
Wai Maori Trust, on taonga freshwater populations in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A
presentation Understanding Taonga Freshwater Fisi Populations in Aotearoa, New Zealand,
was provided in support of the agenda item.
4.2 It was noted to the Committee that the NIWA report shows the number of
affected and you will have the option of obtaining their written approval so that your application can be non-notified.
Are there any parties that may
potentially be affected by this
proposal?
Yes
Name of affected party Iwi Forum (Mangorei Forum)
Contact details NA
Please outline any consultation you
have undertaken with this party and
the outcome.
This forum consists of the following iwi and hapu: Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust;
Manukorihi hapū; Nga Mahanga a
page
172
CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I S chedu le 6 – H i s t o r i c he r i t age
Schedule 6B – Sites of significance to Māori and associated values
This schedule identifies known sites with special cultural, spiritual, historical and traditional associations located within the CMA. The Taranaki Regional Council is committed to working
with iwi o Taranaki to identify all culturally significant sites that are located within the CMA. Site locations are
Guiding principles for the management of the coast
The sustainable management of coastal resources has always been central to the relationship between iwi o Taranaki and the Taranaki coastline. The following five principles summarise
key elements of this relationship.
(a) Mai te maunga Taranaki ki te Tai a Kupe: (interconnectiveness) (another way of expressing this is Ki uta ki tai).
The domain of Tangaroa extends from the source of the rivers on Mount Taranaki to the moana (sea).
including, but not restricted to, the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management
Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
16. 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