environmental and
resource management issues. This has been a productive first step, but the imperative from Government and iwi alike
is for all councils to do more.
For example, the Essential Freshwater reform includes requirements for greater Māori involvement. There are joint
and continuing efforts by the region’s iwi and local bodies to reach participation agreements known as Mana
Whakahono a Rohe, as set out in a 2017 amendment to the Resource Management Act (RMA).
A post-election
on the Freshwater Plan continues with assessments of minimum flows and allocation limits.
Engagement with iwi and other stakeholders is ongoing. Work on the National Policy Statement for urban development (NPS-
UD) continues jointly with NPDC. New Plymouth was recently determined a high growth area requiring very tight time frames
to be met to implement the NPS-UD.
Outputs/Key performance indications
PERFORMANCE MEASURE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE
Complete preparation/full
well as public transport. It will be a region-wide
project to improve travel choices to all our
communities and we’ll continue to champion the
move to sustainable travel.
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The role of Māori and iwi
We’ve embarked on a new approach in how we
kōrero with tangata whenua, moving towards a
partnership approach with the nine iwi o
Taranaki.
The freshwater reforms give tangata whenua a
greater role in freshwater management by
focusing on Te Mana o Te Wai (the
will be
to facilitate and promote the shift away from cars
to active travel such as walking and cycling as
well as public transport. It will be a region-wide
project to improve travel choices to all our
communities and we’ll continue to champion the
move to sustainable travel.
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14 14
The role of Māori and iwi
We’ve embarked on a new approach in how we
kōrero with tangata whenua, moving towards a
partnership approach with the nine iwi o
Taranaki.
The freshwater
project to improve travel choices to all our
communities and we’ll continue to champion the
move to sustainable travel.
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The role of Māori and iwi
We’ve embarked on a new approach in how we
kōrero with tangata whenua, moving towards a
partnership approach with the nine iwi o
Taranaki.
The freshwater reforms give tangata whenua a
greater role in freshwater management by
focusing on Te Mana o Te Wai (the integrated
and holistic well-being of water) and requiring
application it is just easier as the environmental effects are more known.
3.4 Letters have been sent to Consent holders with renewals coming up in 2021 to
encourage them to start engaging with iwi now.
3.5 It was noted that the way the outcomes of consultation with iwi is recorded has been
in place for a few years now and it was suggested that it could be time to review that
process to ensure more meaningful information.
3.6 Councillor M Joyce declared an interest in two discharge permit …
Crossing, an emerging ‘Great
Walk’ set to boost the region’s burgeoning reputation as a visitor destination.
The Council is also confident about its plans to build on recent gains in freshwater quality; to develop its
education programme; and to broaden and deepen its relationship with iwi and hapū.
Financially, the impact of our proposals is relatively minor. There is an increase of 4.5 percent in the general
rates take for 2018/2019. In the last three years, the average general rates
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Farmers, an iwi rununga, businesses large and
small, individuals, a school and a kindergarten
are among the 15 winners of Taranaki’s
flagship Environmental Awards this year.
“These awards highlight and celebrate mighty
efforts right across the community,” says David
MacLeod, Chairman of the Taranaki Regional
Council, which has been making the annual
presentations since the early 1990s.
“They
NPDC New Plymouth WWTP Annual Report 2021-2022
District Council (CEO)
Ms F Aitken South Taranaki District Council (CEO)
Mr G Green New Plymouth District Council (CEO)
Mr S Ruru Taranaki Regional Council (CEO)
Ms L Poutu Iwi Representative (Zoom)
Mr T Velvin Taranaki CDEM (Regional Manager)
Ms K Lawson CDEM (Group Welfare Manager)
Mr S Tiatia TEMO (Zoom)
Mrs M Jones Governance Administrator
Miss N Chadwick Executive Assistant
The meeting opened with karakia at 10.00am
Apologies T