Long-Term Plan.
(www.trc.govt.nz/council/plans-and-reports/strategy-policy-and-plans)
In accordance with statutory requirements a copy of this application may be sent to iwi for their
information.
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Official information
Please lodge the application by signing the front page and sending the
completed form to:
Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352.
Attention: Consents
ready to be constructed
within a maximum of 12 months (30 May 2021).
Location: Brecon Road, Stratford
Scope and duration: 2020/21 — Detailed Design, Iwi Consultation, Resource
Consent approval.
2021/22 to 2023/24 — Construction
Estimated cost/s: $11,500,000
Funding source/s: Crown Infrastructure Partners (C Funds) and SDC (L Funds)
Links to Objectives &
Policies of RLTP:
Refer to Table 2 on page 42 of the Plan
This project aligns well to the strategic priorities
G K Bedford Director – Environment Quality
A D McLay Director – Resource Management
S Tamarapa Iwi Communications Officer
C Spurdle Planning Manager
P Ledingham Communications Adviser
T K Davey Communications Adviser
Ms G Marcroft Policy Analyst
Miss L Davidson Committee Administrator
Three members of the media, Mr M Watson, Taranaki Daily News, Mr R
Martin, Radio New Zealand and Mr B Vickery, Hokonui Taranaki.
Twelve members of the public. …
and Forestry, iwi and other relevant agencies, groups and
individuals regarding indigenous biodiversity issues;
(b) encouraging and facilitating, when appropriate, the development of
joint databases and information systems and make available and
exchange technical information and advice; and
(c) undertaking joint initiatives where and when appropriate.
6.4.2;6.4.4;6.4.5;6.4.6
cultural and economic values held by iwi and the community. The concept is
expressed in Te Reo Māori, but applies to freshwater management for and on behalf of the whole
community.
As discussed above, the Haehanga Stream has been degraded over time by the clearance of
indigenous vegetation and subsequent grazing and farming practices. The completion of the riparian
fencing and planting along the banks of the Haehanga Stream that will occur as part of the subject
application will help to
speed limit was made a consistent 80km/h.
Investigative and early design works identified some challenges
associated with the initial designs for the intersection
improvements, including significant stormwater, land and
funding requirements.
On discovering it would take several years to progress the
original roundabout concept designs to construction, we worked
with New Plymouth District Council and iwi to refine the designs.
The refined roundabout concepts are slightly reduced in
planning.
This gives fresh impetus to ongoing Iwi-Council
discussions in Taranaki to find a meaningful and
workable framework for iwi participation in
freshwater management. The path ahead is both
exciting and challenging. We’ll see changes in
decision-making processes and the development
of extra monitoring methods based on
matauranga Maori. Other possibilities will
become apparent as discussions continue.
We cannot and should not opt out of this new
journey. The …
The Government has now acknowledged the original deadline would have been onerous for
councils, communities and iwi alike, and risked compromising the quality of the process
and outcomes. It has further recognised the possibility that council processes, including
stakeholder engagement, have been disrupted by the Covid-19 lockdown.
It has now agreed an extra year should be allowed for the preparation of new regional plans.
Note: The Government’s decisions will need further time to …
up his position on 1
March 2016. Mr Dave Brash will act as Chief Executive over the interim period from 18
December 2015 until Mr Gammie’s employment commences.
4.3 Mr D McGonigal, NZ Transport Agency, provided an update to the Committee on the
Normandy Overbridge Realignment Project. An archaeological site has been uncovered
at the south end of the project site. The NZ Transport Agency is following their internal
protocol in dealing with this matter involving the local Iwi of
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Environmental Monitoring
and Reporting (EMAR)
continued
place for authoritative, up-to-date environmental data and information.
Data and information from LAWA are being used by many (central and local government, research
and education sector, industry, iwi and public) in a wide range of applications to inform decision
making.
3. New Projects.
The LAWA Operating System Upgrade was completed. This critical piece of work was required to
continue to be able to maintain and