included
in this memorandum has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting practice.
Policy considerations
16. 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.
Iwi
STDC Hawera Municipal Oxidation Ponds Annual Report 2021-2022
Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki (amended June 2021)
effectively providing advice on consenting
obligations and processing applications.
Commentary/Highlights
The number of consents processed for the quarter was similar to last year. The Environment Court has released an interim
decision on the Mt Messenger road upgrade project and consent conditions were endorsed. Appeals by iwi have been
received on the mana whenua issue and progress has been impacted by covid-19. The 100% consent processing time frame
compliance has been …
functions and Taranaki’s natural and physical
resources.
Commentary/Highlights
The main focus has been on completing the Coastal Plan review process. Work on the Freshwater and Land Plan continues
with assessments of minimum flows and allocation limits. Engagement with iwi through Wai Maori collaborative group and
engagement with other stakeholders.
Outputs/Key performance indications
PERFORMANCE MEASURE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE
Complete preparation/full reviews and interim
of 13 Key
Native Ecosystems
monitored improving or
maintaining condition.
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engagement to progress Mt Messenger
and Awakino Tunnel bypass projects
Improving
lifestyles
Regional Council
Taranaki
Connecting
people
Range of resource investigations
and applied research projects
undertaken.
Supporting
community initiatives
worked with Wild for Taranaki, iwi and grassroots
community groups to improve
Taranaki’s biodiversity.
Building
Revised Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki incorporating approved amendments (tracked changes version) - February 2021
Pest plant and animal summary - Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki (web)
site in February 20236.
4.2 Kaitiakitanga
Two hapū and two iwi have an association with the Paritūtū site. It is a shared interest area between
Taranaki Iwi and Te Atiawa; Ngāti Tairi Hapū (Taranaki), Ngā Mahanga, and Ngāti Te Whiti Hapū (Te
Atiawa) and both have associations with the Paritūtū site. It is understood urupā are located on the
property, which was also a papakāinga (settlement) and a battle ground. The site also sits within a
broader cultural landscape of significance
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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