E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatangamaha o Te Moana ā Toi Te Huatahi
tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
E ngā iwi me te hāpori Māori, mai Ngā Kurī a Whārei ki Tihirau,
mai Maketū ki Tauhara huri noa i te rohe o Toi Moana kei te mihi. A panui to share what Komiti Māori and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is doing around the rohe that is relevant to iwi, hapū and marae.
Kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra
Nau mai, haere mai ki tenei huiKomiti Māori hui are held on marae across the region to enhance participation and strengthen hapū/iwi engagement. We strongly encourage tangata whenua and the general public to participate. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council invites you to the next Komiti Māori hui:
Wāhi: Hei Marae, 147 Manoeka Road, Te Puke
Te rā: Rāapa, 22 o Here-turi-kōkā – Wednesday 22 August
Whakaeke: 9.30 i taua ata
Rārangi take – AgendaRegional Council is privileged to be invited to hold our Komiti Māori hui at Hei Marae of Waitaha iwi. Presentations from local hapū and iwi: - Waitaha – Resource Management Unit
capacity development
Updates from Toi Moana staff: - Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park update
- Te Pourepo o Kaituna wetland creation project update
- Urban growth development planning
- Long Term Plan 2018/2028 – Decisions relating to Māori outcomes
Please check the Komiti Māori web page for the full meeting agenda two days prior to the meeting.
Long Term Plan 2018-28 adoptedClimate Change, biosecurity and flood protection and recovery work are three of the key focus areas for Toi Moana Regional Council following the adoption of its Long Term Plan 2018-2028 in June. The Long Term Plan 2018-2028 sets out the Regional Council’s direction, high level work plan including levels of service to the community, and budget for the next ten years including detail for the first three years. The new plan recognises the increased expectations placed on Council for ensuring Māori participation in its decision making through the Resource Management Act and its provisions under Mana Whakahono a Rohe. It also commits increased resourcing to increase understanding of freshwater resources. See further detail at www.boprc.govt.nz/ltp
Kaituna River re-diversion under wayWork to partially restore freshwater flows from the Kaituna River into Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi is now underway. See a video from the site blessing and sod-turning ceremony here>> An historic site known as Otaiparia was recently discovered during earthworks. The site includes kūmara storage pits, fire hearths and hangi stones. Cultural monitors and archaeologists have been on site, recording the find and supervising the earthworks to prevent damage. See a brief site visit video below. Find out more and subscribe for
future updates on Council’s work throughout the Kaituna Catchments in the first edition of our new Kaituna Kōrero e-newsletter>>
Draft changes to on-site effluent treatment system (OSET) rulesFeedback is now being sought from iwi and the public on a draft plan change to the Regional Natural Resources Plan. The draft OSET plan change (Plan Change 14) includes revised policies and rules to manage the safe treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater. It relates to management of septic tanks, greywater, composting toilets and aerated wastewater systems. It does not affect dairy shed discharges, or municipal sewerage discharges. When finalised, the provisions of the Plan Change will replace the existing On-Site Effluent Treatment Regional Plan, and be incorporated into Regional Natural Resources Plan. See further details at www.boprc.govt.nz/osetplanchange. The draft consultation period closes at 4 pm on 26 October 2018.
Want to know more about the RMA?The RMA Kōrero is a fortnightly e-panui that offers clear, simple explanations about different aspects of the RMA in each edition. It is written specifically for iwi, hapū and tangata whenua by one of our staff, Nathan Caper, who is an expert in the topic. The latest edition is out now. See previous newsletters or register to receive the next edition at www.boprc.govt.nz/rmakorero
Coastal hazards and climate change workshopsMinistry for the Environment (MfE) are offering sessions in Tauranga on Monday 27 August to help local people understand the implications of the recently updated Coastal hazards and climate change: guidance for local government document. See details here>> Two public events are on offer at Club Mount Maunganui, 45 Kawaka Street: 9.00am - 4.00pm Practitioner technical workshopThis is session is open to kaitiaki managers, council staff and local government partners. Places are limited, email Mark.Ivamy@boprc.govt.nz to register. 6.00 - 7.30pm Public seminarThis event is sponsored by the New Zealand Coastal Society. It will provide a broader overview and may suit tangata whenua, land developers, consultants, legal advisors, and local government staff who can’t commit to a full day workshop. Register here>>
Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao Committee Member vacancyKa whai mōhio a Te Mana Rauhī Taiao i te hononga ake, i te hononga motuhake a Ngāi Māori ki te Taiao. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is a crown entity, responsible for protecting the environment, enhancing our way of life and the economy. They are looking for a new member of the statutory Māori advisory committee, Ngā Kaihautū Tikanga Taiao, which provides advice to the EPA on policy, process, and decisions. Ngā Kaihautū works with the EPA's Board, HSNO Committee and Kaupapa Kura Taiao (Māori Policy and Operations Group). See key responsibilities and further details about the role here>> or contact Annabelle Murphy at the Environmental Protection Authority - phone 04 474 5545 or email Annabelle.Murphy@epa.govt.nz. The
closing date for applications is 5.00pm, Thursday 23 August 2018.
Our next Komiti Māori hui will be held Tuesday 9th October 2018, 9.30am in Rotorua (Ōkurei Constituency).
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