page Māori freshwater values Tangata whenua (people of the land) hold an inherited responsibility through whakapapa (genealogical relationships) to ensure the health and wellbeing of their ancestral awa (rivers and streams) and other interconnected aspects of te taiao (the natural environment). Over centuries of occupation, local iwi and hapū relied on te taiao to provide physical and spiritual sustenance. The awa, ngutuawa (estuaries) and repo (wetlands)
page Date 14 March 2023, 9.00am Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: 3166312 Present S W Hughes Chairperson D M Cram Deputy Chairperson M J Cloke M G Davey D H McIntyre B J Bigham D L Lean (zoom) N W Walker ex officio C L Littlewood ex officio (zoom) D Luke Iwi Representative Ā White Iwi Representative R Buttimore Iwi Representative (zoom) P
..................................................... 17 Working collaboratively with iwi and hapū ..................................................................................... 18 Fostering enduring partnerships ....................................................................................................... 19 5 Social well-being ................................................................................................ 20 Employee safety and well-being
Confirmation of Policy and Planning Minutes - 14 March 2023 4 page Date 14 March 2023 Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Document: 3154919 Present C S Williamson Committee Chairperson D M Cram D H McIntyre S W Hughes B J Bigham C L Littlewood ex officio N W Walker ex officio E Bailey Iwi Representative P Moeahu Iwi Representative M Ritai Iwi Representative G Boyde Stratford
the environment of the region. Iwi means tribe or grouping of people of Maori descent. Iwi authority* means the authority which represents an iwi and which is recognised by that iwi as having authority to do so. Iwi o Taranaki or iwi of Taranaki refers to iwi whose rohe (territory or boundary) fall either wholly or partially within the Taranaki Region. Kaitiakitanga* means the exercise of guardianship; and in relation to a resource, includes the ethic of guardianship
climate change programme. It will also provide high-quality advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation to empower the integration of climate change considerations across the Council. The role will have a strong focus on working with stakeholders to drive regional action on climate change adaptation. This will require working closely with the region’s district councils, iwi and hapū, and communities to support our collective climate change efforts. Role dimensions | Te
Bigham Chairperson D M Cram D H McIntyre A L Jamieson C L Littlewood (ex officio - zoom) N W Walker (ex officio) E Bailey Iwi Representative (zoom) P Moeahu Iwi Representative M Ritai Iwi Representative (zoom) C Filbee South Taranaki District Council G Boyde Stratford District Council L Gibbs Federated Farmers joined meeting at 10.38 Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive Mr A D McLay Director - Resource Management
application for that activity. Well drilling Well drilling is a permitted activity undertaken in accordance with Rule 46 of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. However if directional drilling results in structures (eg. Well casing) beneath the sea bed or foreshore, consents pursuant to the Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki must be obtained. If such consents are to be applied for, comment will need to be sought from Iwi under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
page emissions and resilience. Early engagement with partners, key stakeholders and iwi will be an integral part of the process. 24. Beca has been appointed to develop the SSBC in partnership with the Council, through to mid-2024. Updates for information and consideration of options will be provided to the Committee throughout the development period. The preferred transport service and network options selected by the Committee will then go out for public consultation in mid-2024.
health of the Manganui River catchment. Consultation and Cultural Impact Assessment Trustpower commenced engagement with key stakeholders in 2018 with Taranaki Regional Council staff, Fish & Game, and the Department of Conservation. Engagement with iwi and hapu has resulted in the formulation of an iwi forum in 2019 which includes representatives of 11 iwi and hapu. The above stakeholders have been provided site visits, and presentations from some of the authors of the technical