of Operations and Regulatory Minutes 5 page Date: 22 July 2025 Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: TRCID-1492626864-969 Present: S W Hughes Chair B J Bigham M G Davey T Cloke D H McIntyre D M Cram C L Littlewood zoom C S Williamson ex officio N W Walker ex officio P Muir Federated Farmers R Buttimore Iwi Representative D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White Iwi Representative
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.
community to have a level of confidence in the decisions made and leadership provided by councillors. Recommendations That the Taranaki Regional Council: a) receives the Council Conduct Review report b) notes and accepts the findings contained in the Council Conduct Review report c) endorses the decisions it made at its 18 February 2025 meeting to apologise to Mr Dinnie Moeahu (for the disrespectful treatment shown during his deputation), Iwi representatives, Iwi and hapu,
NEA and PA relating to Treaty matters and/or Māori rights and interests. Will require understanding of Māori rights and interests, heritage, sites and areas of significance, consultation and engagement with iwi and hapū. • To support work to develop options for upholding Treaty settlement and Takutai Moana Act arrangements in the new planning and natural environment systems. Will require knowledge and experience of Treaty settlement arrangements, Marine and Coastal (Takutai Moana)
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