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page Date: 29 April 2025 Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: TRCID-1492626864-638 Present: S W Hughes Chair M J Cloke D M Cram B J Bigham D M McIntyre D L Lean (zoom) C L Littlewood (zoom) C S Williamson ex officio N W Walker ex officio R Buttimore Iwi Representative D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White Iwi Representative Attending: S J Ruru Chief Executive A J Matthews
species, including kārearea (native falcon) and whio (blue ducks), as well as native fish. They undertake regular water quality monitoring too. They have embraced regenerative farming to minimise the impact on the environment, and hold workshops to spread the word to other farmers about regenerative methods. Mark and Rob Hooper - for a significant contribution to the protection and enhancement of precious native habitats in Taranaki. Mark Hooper and his father Rob are working with Iwi and Hapū to
policy statement that sets out the region’s long-term, achievable aspirations. The first phase of engagement, using an online survey and community workshop, reinforced that the community’s views and aspirations align with those of the Council. No additional issues were identified. Council officers are preparing for the second phase with iwi authorities and stakeholders, after which they will develop a draft vision.
discharges may be allowed, if the dairy farm is in a high rainfall area and provision of adequate storage is impractical. The discharge of treated farm dairy effluent to surface water may be authorised as a contingency, when land disposal area is unsuitable for effluent disposal. This option needs to be discussed with Council Staff before applying. page Page 6 of 14 07/25 - #TRCID-1750395856-193 6) Iwi Consultation The Council encourages engagement with tangata whenua as part
page Date: 10 June 2025 Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: TRCID-1492626864-827 Present: S W Hughes Chair B J Bigham M G Davey D M Cram zoom C L Littlewood zoom C S Williamson ex officio N W Walker ex officio R Buttimore Iwi Representative D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White Iwi Representative Attending: S J Ruru Chief Executive A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality D
page 07/25 - Doc # TRCID-1750395856-227 Page 4 of 18 6) Iwi Consultation The Council encourages engagement with tangata whenua as part of the application process. For more information regarding engaging with tangata whenua please visit our website here https://www.trc.govt.nz/environment/resource-consents/understanding-consents/tangata-whenua The Consents team can support applicants to identify relevant iwi to contact if required. A list of iwi and hapū in the
the Waiwhakaiho Awa (river). From Taranaki Maunga to the moana, the Ngāti Tawhirikura Hapū and Te Atiawa Iwi project is reconnecting whānau with their ancestral awa and restoring the Waiwhakaiho River catchment. Led by the hapū, 2021 alone saw 6.8 hectares planted with 15,000 plants while locally sourced seeds from species native to the area are grown in a newly-created nursery. Combining mātauranga Māori with a science-based approach, the project has provided a great training opportunity and jobs