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,
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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
Attending: S J Ruru Chief Executive
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.
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Date: 10 June 2025
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: TRCID-1492626864-809
Present: B J Bigham Chairperson
S W Hughes
A L Jamieson
D M Cram (zoom)
C S Williamson ex officio (left meeting at 1.08pm)
N W Walker ex officio
B Haque New Plymouth District Council (left meeting at 12.13pm)
C Filbee South Taranaki District Council
M Ritai Iwi Representative (zoom - left meeting at 11.45am)
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Date: 15 October 2024
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3315239
Present: S W Hughes Chair
M J Cloke
D M Cram
M G Davey
C L Littlewood ex officio
B J Bigham zoom
R Buttimore Iwi Representative
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative
Attending: A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
A D McLay Director –