While 370 applications were processed as non-notified consents, there was significant consultation, with 324 parties including 129 iwi consulted and/or giving their written approval. There were also 12 limited-notified consents. Seven attracted 12 submissions in opposition, but all were resolved via the efficient pre-hearing process, reducing costs and improving understanding between all parties. At year’s end there were 4841 current consents, an increase of 11. The Council processed resource
A willingness to help his Pā has seen Ngā Māhanga hapū member take on a fun role of Pā pest protector. For the last four months Ray MacDonald (Rangitane, Taranaki Iwi and Te Atiawa) and his daughter Waimirirangi have been regularly monitoring eight rat traps along Matanehunehu Stream next to Puniho Pā in Warea on Highway 45. “We love spending time at the Pā and thought why not help the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki cause while we’re out there,” says Ray. “We went to our Trustees Hui to see if
Council, the project is a collaborative venture with Taranaki Mounga Project, iwi of Taranaki, the biodiversity trust Wild for Taranaki, Federated Farmers, New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council and South Taranaki District Council. It is also supported with $11.7 million from Predator-Free 2050 Ltd – the Government’s company set up to eliminate rats, stoats and possums from New Zealand by 2050. “It’s imperative we get New Plymouth residents on board, helping remove introduced
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Building relationships • Contribute toward our valued relationship with Ngā Iwi o
Taranaki. To demonstrate our Council’s commitment to recognise
and provide for the kaitiaki responsibility Ngā Iwi o Taranaki has
for the natural environment. This will include sharing of
knowledge and information, creating opportunities for increased
participation in decision making processes, effective engagement
and development of existing working relationships.
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landscape-scale predator control on urban, rural and conservation land, Mr Shanley says. A collective effort by local residents, Taranaki Regional Council, Taranaki Mounga, an ecological restorative project on Egmont National Park, local iwi and schools is helping remove rats, possums and stoats to restore native biodiversity in the area, as part of Towards Predator-Free Taranaki. Mr Church hasn’t seen a possum on his property since September 2019, but understands they are skilled at staying out of sight. If
different stages of work, involving residents, community groups, DOC, Taranaki Mounga Project, schools, iwi and the region’s three district councils. END
Council website as soon as samples are analysed. Working with IwiTaranaki Regional Council is empowering iwi and hapu in the region to monitor the health of waterways. Here is a video of the work that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahu are doing in this space. Empowering Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Related links State of the Environment Report 2022 Environmental monitoring technical reports Environmental monitoring data Managing freshwater quality (Office of the Auditor-General)
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 mātauranga Māori. Other possibilities will become apparent as discussions continue. We cannot and should not opt out of this new journey. The challenge is to find the smartest and most efficient way forward. And I have every confidence that you, the
3247021: Policy and Planning Committee Minutes – 13 February 2024
Policy and Planning Committee - Confirmation of Minutes - 13 February 2024
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Date: 13 February 2024
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3247021
Present: C S Williamson Chairperson
B J Bigham
D M Cram (zoom)
D H McIntyre
A L Jamieson
C L Littlewood (ex officio)
N W Walker (ex officio)
P Moeahu Iwi Representative
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Coastal water quality 2018-2019 (6.2 MB pdf) Coastal water quality summer 2017-18 (4.4 MB pdf) Summer 2016-2017 (3.6 MB pdf) Summer 2015-2016 (2.4 MB pdf) Summer 2014-2015 (1.9 MB pdf) Summer 2013-2014 (3.9 MB pdf) Summer 2012-2013 (3.2 MB pdf) Summer 2011-2012 (2.3 MB pdf) Summer 2010-2011 (2.4 MB pdf) Summer 2009-2010 (872 KB pdf) Downloads Kaimoana survey guidelines for hapu & iwi (2.1 MB pdf)