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 considerations
15. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the
Council’s policy for the development of Māori capacity to contribute
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Taranaki Regional Council Monthly Rainfall and Environmental
Data Report for May 2025
Note: The data presented here are provisional data only and may change as a result of quality control at a later date.
1. Rainfall
Map 1: May total rainfall (mm) and percentage of long-term mean (colour key).
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Map 1a. Total rainfall 1 January to end May (mm) and percentage of long-term mean (colour key).
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Table 1: Rainfall May and
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Date 10 October 2023
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3213047
Present B J Bigham Chairperson
D M Cram
D H McIntyre
A L Jamieson
C L Littlewood (ex officio - zoom)
N W Walker (ex officio)
E Bailey Iwi Representative (zoom)
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
M Ritai Iwi Representative (zoom)
C Filbee South Taranaki District Council
G Boyde Stratford District
to, the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management
Act 1991 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Iwi considerations
6. 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
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Date: 3 September 2024
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3303948
Present: C S Williamson Chairperson
S W Hughes
B J Bigham zoom
D M Cram
D H McIntyre
A L Jamieson
C L Littlewood (ex officio)
N W Walker (ex officio)
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
E Bailey Iwi Representative
L Gibbs Federated Framers
B Haque New Plymouth District Council
C Filbee South Taranaki District Council
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Date 18 July 2023, 9.00am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3189618
Present S W Hughes Chairperson
D M Cram Deputy Chairperson
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D L Lean (zoom)
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative (zoom)
R Buttimore Iwi Representative (zoom)
P Muir Federated Farmers
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Date 31 August 2021, 9.30am
Venue: Via Audio-visual Link (zoom)
Document: 2854260
Members Councillors C S Williamson Committee Deputy Chairperson
D L Lean
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D H McIntyre
E D Van Der Leden
M P Joyce ex officio
D N MacLeod ex officio
Representative Mr K Holswich Iwi Representative
Members Ms E Bailey Iwi Representative
Mr M Ritai Iwi Representative
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Members Mr K Holswich Iwi Representative zoom
Mr M Ritai Iwi Representative zoom
Ms E Bailey Iwi Representative zoom
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Ms A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
Mr A D McLay Director – Resource Management
Mr B Pope Compliance Manager
Mrs J Allen Consents Manager
Ms V McKay Manager - Environmental Assurance
Mr R Phipps Manager - Science & Technology zoom
Miss R S Sweeney Governance Administrator
Local Government Act
2002 requires the Council to set out in its long-term
plan any steps that the Council intends to take to foster
the development of Maori capacity to contribute to the
decision making processes of the Council over the
period covered by the Plan. There are eight recognised
iwi in the region, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngati Ruanui,
Ngāruahine, Taranaki Iwi, Te Atiawa, Ngati Mutunga,
Ngati Maru and Ngati Tama.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
The Council
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Date 21 November 2023, 9.00am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3224473
Present D M Cram Chairperson
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D H McIntyre
D L Lean (joined via zoom 9.36am)
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative (zoom)
R Buttimore Iwi Representative
Attending Mr S J Ruru