scientists and data analysts are studying climate issues in greater detail and our policymakers are considering the impacts of a future climate on the environment, including water availability and ecosystem health. We are working in partnership with local district councils, building our collective understanding of climate change impacts, risks and opportunities. Along with local councils, iwi and hapū, and research partners such as Massey University and GNS Science we
at 14 November 2016. Joyce/Williamson 7. Freshwater Monitoring by Iwi 7.1 Ms K Blakemore, Technical Officer, spoke to the memorandum informing the Committee of freshwater monitoring by Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi iwi and hapu of streams and rivers within their rohe that is occurring within Taranaki with the involvement of the Council. Recommended That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives this report Freshwater monitoring by Iwi Policy and Planning Committee
Agenda for Ordinary Council meeting May 2017.
a memorandum to the Court requesting that the Hearing Committee’s decision stands. On 1 August 2007, STDC wrote to iwi and the Council committing to: work on decreasing storm water ingress to the Hawera sewerage system; testing the permeability of the detention storage pond; not exceed the 12,000 m3/day volume of the consent; and undertaking the necessary work under the consent (condition 10) to review in 2009 the best practicable option for treatment and disposal of wastewater,
the Regional Land Transport Plan 2021/22-2026/27 6 page Management Act 2003, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Iwi considerations 15. 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
are important to Iwi and were highly regarded as mahinga kai (McDowall, 2011). Only one species has been confirmed as being present in Taranaki, being Echyridella menziesii. This species is classified as being ‘in decline’, which places them in the ‘at risk’ category (Grainger et al, 2013). Another species (Echyridella aucklandica) has been recorded in a number of locations in the North Island, including Figure 5: Lake Rotorangi page 10
encouraging. On top of its use with Yr12/13 science classes, we are now offering SHMAK courses to adult groups such as several Taranaki iwi who want to monitor the health of streams within their tribal area. This is another example of ‘citizen science’ in action. What’s more, the adults seem to really enjoy it! Kevin Regional Council Taranaki Waste Minimisation and Recycling Society in general is certainly more aware of the need to reduce, reuse or recycle its waste. This
processing the application. The final cost (less the deposit) is invoiced at the end of the application process. In accordance with statutory requirements a copy of this application may be sent to iwi for their information. Withdrawn applications will incur the cost for work done up to the date of withdrawal. Applications returned due to inadequate information will incur the cost of work done in receiving the application, assessing the information and returning the application.
(www.trc.govt.nz/council/plans-and-reports/strategy-policy-and-plans) In accordance with statutory requirements a copy of this application may be sent to iwi for their information. page 06/22 - #636459 Page 18 of 18 Official information Please lodge the application by signing the front page and sending the completed form to: Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352. Attention: Consents Administration Officer Email: consents@trc.govt.nz (if application is emailed
In accordance with statutory requirements a copy of this application may be sent to iwi for their information. Official information Please lodge the application by signing the front page and sending the completed form to: Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352. Attention: Consents Administration Officer Email: consents@trc.govt.nz (if application is emailed please do not mail a hard copy unless requested to do so by the consents