Committee Meeting Tuesday 19 March 2019
Recommended
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
1. receives the memorandum ‘Report of the Tax Working Group and findings on
environmental taxes’.
Williamson/MacLeod
4. Kaupapa Māori Freshwater Assessments report and Wai Māori working
group
4.1 Mr S Tamarapa, Iwi Communications Officer, spoke to the memorandum to present for
Members’ information a national Mātauranga Maori stocktake
acknowledge the contribution of the many businesses, organisations, community groups, iwi and hapū,
district councils and other agencies that have provided valuable information in compiling this State of Environment report.
Our thanks to the many staff of Taranaki Regional Council who have contributed data, advice, knowledge and support.
Photo credits: Rob Tucker, Alex Green, New Plymouth District Council, Weedbusters New Zealand, Angus McIntosh, Andrea
Lightfoot. Cover image: Leigh
River) Act 2012 (NWOM) and also the co-
governance entity, Waikato River Authority/Waikato River Clean-Up Trust.
The Board have developed one key document regarding the West Coast and the rest of the Maniapoto area
which is: He Mahere Taiao – The Maniapoto Iwi Environmental Management Plan
The Board support this submission and acknowledge Mōkau ki Runga RMC.
TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL AND THE MANIAPOTO MĀORI TRUST BOARD
REGIONAL COASTAL PLAN REVIEW
The
formulating its committees, we are required to take
into account the dictates of the Local Government Act
2002. This Act requires a local authority to ensure that,
so far as it is practicable, regulatory decision-making
responsibilities and processes are separated from
responsibility and processes for decision-making for
non-regulatory responsibilities.
In accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Treaty of
Waitangi settlement legislation, the iwi of Taranaki
appoint three iwi members to the
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2.4 Engagement with iwi authorities ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.5 Proposed Plan, submissions and pre-hearing process
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2.4 Engagement with iwi authorities ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.5 Proposed Plan, submissions and pre-hearing process
physical resources of the region for future generations. This vision recognises the roles and responsibilities shared by all people in Taranaki to ensure the sustainable and
focused protection of fresh water air, land (soil), water (61) and coastal environments for economic, social, cultural and recreational purposes.
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
unsuitable for effluent
disposal
Rohe:
Taranaki (Statutory Acknowledgement)
Engagement or consultation:
Te Kahui o Taranaki Trust Comment on application received
Generally consistent with Iwi
Environmental Management Plan
Do not oppose, subject to conditions
R2/10285-1.1 Commencement Date: 19 Nov 2019
Waverley Wind Farm Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031
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4.1.7 Iwi Management Plans Update
47. Te Kotahitanga O Te Atiawa Taranaki’s Iwi Environmental Management
Plan: Tai Whenua Tai Tangata, Tai Ao was in draft form at the time of
public notification of the PDP. This was finalised and lodged with Council
in 2019. The issues, objectives and policies of the plan are within eight
sections; Te Tai Hauora/Guardianship, Te Tai Awhi–Nuku/Inland and
Coastal Whenua, Te Tai o Maru/Freshwater, Te Tai o Tangaroa/Coastal
and Marine Environment, Te Tai
… plantings are being established to provide
wildlife habitat and improve the appearance of the site.
Spill prevention and response is a continual focus. Bunded
areas have been lined and extended, spill response
equipment purchased and training and exercising is ongoing.
Community relations are important. For 10 years, Māui staff
have been involved with Ngāti Tara Sandy Bay Society and
other organisations, schools, iwi and the community to
restore the Sandy Bay Reserve.