Minimisation Officer's 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
Executive Audit and Risk Agenda March 2025 Web
Chairperson
M G Davey
M J McDonald
D H McIntyre
C S Williamson
E D Van Der Leden
M P Joyce ex officio
D N MacLeod ex officio
Representative
Members Councillors C Young South Taranaki District Council
S Hitchcock New Plymouth District Council
G Boyde Stratford District Council
Messrs P Muir Federated Farmers
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
Ms L Tester Iwi Representative Via zoom
B Bigham Iwi Representative
Attending Councillor D L …
Transport Advisory Group
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Iwi considerations
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.
Legal considerations
This
Taranaki and Te
Atiawa iwi and 16 marae are
located within the Volcanic Ring
Plain FMU, who have long-standing
and ongoing relationships with wai
across the FMU through
whakapapa. South west of New
Plymouth, Parihaka is a nationally
significant landmark and marae that symbolises the peaceful resistance to the confiscation of Māori land.
Each iwi, hapū and whānau hold tikanga (protocols) and mātauranga (knowledge) relevant to the awa for
which they are kaitiaki
iwi and
stakeholder representatives.
The national report notes that there has been good progress in implementing the NPS-FM
but the report records criticism that progress has not been quick enough in some catchments
and regions.
Issues or challenges raised include increasing and ongoing engagement with iwi and hapu,
capacity and capability issues with increased levels of engagement, monitoring and
Policy and Planning Committee - National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
The Proposed Plan was the culmination of a comprehensive pre-plan notification
engagement process, involving early engagement, consultation on position papers and
technical reports and the earlier release of a Draft Plan. The pre-plan consultation
resulted in many changes to the proposed plan, including those made as a result of iwi
consultation.
The Proposed Plan was publicly notified for submissions on 24 February 2018. The
deadline for submissions was 27 April 2018.
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Government Act 2002, the Resource Management
Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
6. 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 …
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
28. 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
29. This memorandum and the associated recommendations have considered the views of
the