Items of interest from today's meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council Policy and Planning Committee: Iwi testing the waters
Council officers are providing a number of iwi and hapū in the region with training and advice to allow them to monitor the health of waterways using a ‘Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit’ (SHMAK) developed by NIWA, the Committee was told. An initial approach for assistance came from the region’s southernmost iwi, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, and others have since
1987.
Iwi considerations
18. 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 plan and/or annual plan. Similarly, iwi involvement in adopted work
programmes has been recognised in the preparation of this memorandum.
Community considerations
19. This memorandum and the
watercress, seaweed and other kaimoana as well as cultural, recreational and spiritual sites.
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Above left: 1880 West Coast NZ Survey map showing some
of the native settlements along the coast.
Above right: Gazette notice of some of the reserves in 1972 for Ngāti Moeahu hapū.
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Tui Raho contains a rare endemic coastal herb that is being protected by DoC and the local
community. Old fishing rocks (mahe) are commonly found in this area too from the days
Freshwater Plan has already included extensive consultation with stakeholders and the community, with further investigations under way. A proposed new Plan is yet to be finalised and formally notified. Iwi input soughtThe Council will consult iwi authorities over new Government requirements for freshwater monitoring to incorporate mātauranga Māori, or traditional Māori knowledge, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. An internal Council report has identified themes and indicators common to both
Appendix 10C: Ngāti Tama (364 KB pdf) Appendix 10D: Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi (294 KB pdf) Appendix 10E: Ngāti Mutunga (421 KB pdf) Appendix 10F: Taranaki iwi (548 KB pdf) Referenced documents (119 KB pdf) Appendix 10G: Ngāruahine (440 KB pdf) Appendix 10H: Te Atiawa (189 KB pdf) Appendix 9: Smoke from burning vegitation (72 KB pdf) Rules of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki Introduction and explanation of the regional rules updated Oct 2023 (512 KB pdf) See and download the Plan rules Introduction
Appendix 10C: Ngāti Tama (364 KB pdf) Appendix 10D: Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi (294 KB pdf) Appendix 10E: Ngāti Mutunga (421 KB pdf) Appendix 10F: Taranaki iwi (548 KB pdf) Referenced documents (119 KB pdf) Appendix 10G: Ngāruahine (440 KB pdf) Appendix 10H: Te Atiawa (189 KB pdf) Appendix 9: Smoke from burning vegitation (72 KB pdf) Rules of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki Introduction and explanation of the regional rules updated Oct 2023 (512 KB pdf) See and download the Plan rules Introduction
Appendix 10C: Ngāti Tama (364 KB pdf) Appendix 10D: Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi (294 KB pdf) Appendix 10E: Ngāti Mutunga (421 KB pdf) Appendix 10F: Taranaki iwi (548 KB pdf) Referenced documents (119 KB pdf) Appendix 10G: Ngāruahine (440 KB pdf) Appendix 10H: Te Atiawa (189 KB pdf) Appendix 9: Smoke from burning vegitation (72 KB pdf) Rules of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki Introduction and explanation of the regional rules updated Oct 2023 (512 KB pdf) See and download the Plan rules Introduction
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Tuesday 15 March 2022, 10.30am
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Policy and Planning Committee
15 March 2022 10:30 AM
Agenda Topic Page
Purpose of Committee and Health and Safety 3
Apologies
Michael Joyce, Mike Davey
Notification of Late Notices
1. Confirmation of Minutes 4
2. Freshwater Programme Update 10
3. Preliminary engagement on the long-term vision for freshwater 17
4. Use of Iwi Management Plans within Council 47
records. Details of about 800 sites have been compiled and officers are now working with individual iwi and hapū on changes and modifications. They’re also working with the region’s three district councils. Tangata whenua participation is crucial to the project, the Committee was told, and this work will not be rushed. The Council will take a flexible and supportive approach, recognising that iwi and hapū may need to devote their time and resources to other issues as well. The exercise is part of the