affected and you will have the option of obtaining their written approval so that your application can be non-notified.
Are there any parties that may
potentially be affected by this
proposal?
Yes
Name of affected party Iwi Forum (Mangorei Forum)
Contact details NA
Please outline any consultation you
have undertaken with this party and
the outcome.
This forum consists of the following iwi and hapu: Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust;
Manukorihi hapū; Nga Mahanga a
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.
Recommended
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
1. receives the memorandum noting the preparation of a report Soil quality in the
Taranaki region 2017: current status and
page
TAPUAE ROA MAKE WAY FOR TARANAKI ACTION PLAN 1
CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM NGĀ IWI O TARANAKI ................................................................................................................2
MESSAGE FROM THE TARANAKI MAYORAL FORUM ...........................................................................................3
MESSAGE FROM THE LEAD TEAM
Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki and the Proposed Regional Coastal Plan for
Taranaki.
PFOS
Mr G K Bedford, Director-Environment Quality, provided an update to Members on
the Council’s detection of elevated levels of chemicals associated with firefighting foam
(PFAS) found in eels in two South Taranaki streams (Oaonui and Ngapirau). Iwi and
local residents have been notified. The Council’s investigation into PFOS was
undertaken following the discovery (in 2017) of drinking water
Because the catchments of this FMU are
interspersed across the region’s coastline, it
includes the rohe of many Taranaki iwi and
hapū, including Ngaa Rauru, Ngāti Ruanui
and Ngāruahine in the south and Te Atiawa,
Ngāti Mutunga and Ngāti Tama in the north.
There is one marae located in the town of Waverley. Each iwi, hapū and whānau hold tikanga (protocols)
and mātauranga (knowledge) relevant to the awa for which they are kaitiaki (guardians). These significant
relationships reflect the
at approximately 29%.
More than 500 mapped wetlands have been identified across the Northern Hill Country FMU with some of
these important freshwater wetlands being present in the Mōhakatino and Mimitangiatua catchments. With
close to 7,000 wetlands mapped across the region, the impressive Mōhakatino wetland stands out in terms
of biodiversity.
The Northern Hill Country FMU includes the rohe of Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, Te Atiawa and Ngāti
Maniapoto iwi along with two
Populations in Aotearoa, New Zealand
4.1 Mr S Tamarapa, Iwi Communciations Officer, spoke to the memorandum introducing a
National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) report, commissioned by the Te
Wai Maori Trust, on taonga freshwater populations in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A
presentation Understanding Taonga Freshwater Fisi Populations in Aotearoa, New Zealand,
was provided in support of the agenda item.
4.2 It was noted to the Committee that the NIWA report shows the number of
how your activity might affect these
features and the associated cultural values. Include an assessment of the
relevant Iwi Management Plan.
Describe the actual and potential positive effects of your stockholding area.
4.8 Have alternatives been considered?
☐ Yes I considered other options but a stockholding area is the best option and my activity will be
carefully managed
☐ No I did not consider other options but the stockholding area will be
to prevent erosion and
scour.
☐
Water quantity
Detail the volume of the dam reservoir, and rate of take (if any).
Indicate whether the stream is permanent or temporary.
Comment on the effect the dam has on downstream flow during
dry periods and any provision made to allow some flow past the
dam.
☐ Effects on cultural values. Please see our website for iwi boundaries and
contacts
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.
Iwi considerations
17. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the
Council’s policy for the development of Māori capacity to contribute to decision-making
processes (schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002) as outlined in the adopted long-
term