where toxic and ecotoxic substances must be used, that there are
buffer zones of 200 metres for any waterways or Ngāruahine
statutory areas.
The Council notes the submitter’s concerns regarding increased use of toxins but
notes that both initial and ongoing mustelid control are based upon a (non-toxic trap)
network.
Iwi participation
5. Amend No change required
The submitter seeks that Ngāruahine iwi and hapū members participating in
current and future pest control and
their written approval so that your application can be non-notified.
If the application is to take a significant amount of water (e.g. for pasture irrigation) you are strongly advised to discuss the
application with the relevant iwi and with Fish & Game NZ. Fish & Game NZ Taranaki branch can be contacted on 06 7579676.
Please contact Council consents department for appropriate iwi contact/s.
Are there any parties that may potentially be affected by this
proposal?
Yes
Name of
generally. In this case they are involved because the submitters had asked
the applicants to pay them an annual fee to maintain their monitoring regime and
contribute to their Environment Plan.
25. He strongly opposed payments being made to the submitters and that neither the Act
nor the Nga Rauru Kiitahi Claims Settlement Act (between the Iwi and the Crown)
provide for such payments to be made.
26. Federated Farmers supported the conclusions of the Officer Report.
Submitter – Nga
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4.2 Technical reports and research ...................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Consultation on a draft Coastal Plan ........................................................................................... 18
4.4 Engagement with iwi authorities ................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Schedule 1 review process for the Proposed Plan
results
4.1 Mr G K Bedford, Director-Environmental Quality, spoke to the memorandum advising
the Committee that the Council has completed another 5-yearly survey of regional soil
quality as per its on-going State of the Environment programme, and provided a
summary of the reported findings.
4.2 It was noted that Iwi would be circulated a copy of the report as it will provide an
important tool to assist further consultation with Iwi on the review of the Council’s
freshwater plan.
Members Councillors C L Littlewood Committee Chairperson
N W Walker Committee Deputy Chairperson
M G Davey
M J McDonald
D H McIntyre
C S Williamson
E D Van Der Leden
M P Joyce ex officio
Representative
Members Councillors C Young South Taranaki District Council
S Hitchcock New Plymouth District Council
G Boyde Stratford District Council
Mr P Muir Federated Farmers
Iwi representatives have not yet been appointed.
Attending Messrs B G …
practice.
Policy considerations
4. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the policy documents and
positions adopted by this Council under various legislative frameworks including, but not restricted to,
the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
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Iwi considerations
5. This
there is a mixture of sheep and beef, plantation forestry and forestry under conservation title
(Figure 2). Some horticulture is also present towards the Waitara township.
The Waitara Catchment FMU includes the rohe of Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Atiawa,
Taranaki, Ngāruahine and Ngāti Maru iwi and four marae. Each iwi, hapū and whānau hold tikanga
(protocols) and mātauranga (knowledge) relevant to the awa for which they are kaitiaki (guardians). These
significant
the above, in time for the 2022 local elections.
4. In August 2020, the Council considered the issue of Māori constituencies for the 2022
local authority elections. At that time, the Council resolved to not introduce a Māori
constituency and not to undertake a representation review. However, the Council also
resolved to undertake consultation and engagement with the Iwi of Taranaki ahead of
the 2025 local authority elections.
5. Some of the areas addressed by the Act were contributing
with information suggesting the person was a traveller and now messaging reflecting
that there is a case in Stratford. This can be confusing for the community.
5.4 Ensure there is key messaging encouraging people to come forward for testing.
5.5 There is an IMT meeting happening at the moment to plan, and information from that
meeting will be passed on.
5.6 Iwi support – Ms L Poutu, informed that their capacity is better than when the
response first started. There are risks