Ngā kaupapa o Toi Moana e panga ana ki te iwi Māori
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Akuhata | August 2026
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karanga maha o te motu, tēnā koutou katoa.
E te tōtara haemata, e Malcolm Campbell kua rere noa atu tō wairua ki Pōhutukawa ki Te Waka o Rangi ki a Matariki whanaunga kore. Kei te tangi hotuhotu te motu i to wehenga, me tō whānau o Toi Moana hoki. Okioki ki te tuanui o Matariki e te rangatira.
E moe, e moe, e au tō moe.
E ngā rau rangatira o Te Moana Nui a Toi, tēnā koutou katoa.
As we at Toi Moana still mourn the loss of our cherished colleague and dear friend, Councillor Malcolm Campbell, we share and reflect with deep gratitude on his extraordinary lifetime of service to Local Government and his beloved community of Kawerau.
Cr Campbell was a steadfast leader and a champion for our taiao, particularly across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. His presence, wisdom, and contributions to Komiti Māori have left an indelible mark. He cared deeply for the work of this committee, and his guidance, warmth, and unwavering support will be deeply missed across the entire Toi Moana rohe.
To his loving wife, Adrienne, and the entire Campbell whānau, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for generously sharing him with us all. We are better for having worked alongside him, learned from his mentorship, and stood with him as he made bold, courageous decisions for our communities. Rest well, our dear friend.
It is our privilege to invite you to the upcoming Komiti Māori hui, hosted alongside our Ngāti Moko o Tapuika whānau at Waitangi, Te Puke. Together, we will share important regional updates and celebrate powerful local stories that highlight the strength and vitality of our communities. We look forward to gathering with you all for a meaningful and constructive day.
Nō reira, nau mai, haere mai.
Nāku noa,
nā Dr. Iwi Te Whau PhD
Chairperson, Komiti Māori
Ōkūrei Councillor, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Nau mai ki Komiti Māori
Komiti Māori will be held on Tuesday 25th August at Moko Marae, 1314 Te Puke Highway, Waitangi, Te Puke. There will be a pohiri at 9:30am, and the hui will start following morning tea at 10:30am.
The meeting agenda will be available to view and upload from 18 August 2026 from here.
Presentations will be received from:
- Haukainga update - Hakopa Tapiata, Ngāti Moko
- Taiao Hub proposal - Hakopa Tapiata, Ray Wihapi, Sera Gibbons, Tapuika Iwi Authority/Waitaha Te Toka Tū
- Ngāti Te Wai Hapū Management Plan - Riki Nelson, Reon Tuanau, Te Whānau a Tauwhao ki Ōtawhiwhi
- Takahuri Whenua: Land Use Change scenarios - Dr Tanira Kingi
Following lunch, an informal workshop on post-resource management legislation will be facilitated by Tina Porou of Poipoia Consultancy at the conclusion of the meeting.
If you have any further questions, please contact Kataraina O'Brien.
Bay of Plenty Regional Spatial Plan: An early introduction
Bay of Plenty city, district and regional councils are working together to prepare for the development of a Regional Spatial Plan that will set a 30 year direction for the Bay of Plenty’s growth, infrastructure needs, environmental protection, resilience response and other strategic opportunities.
The Regional Spatial Planning process will commence once the Government enacts the Planning and Natural Environment Bills in September 2026, to replace the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and create a new resource management system.
Our work prior to the enactment of the legislation is focused on gathering evidence, improving shared understanding, and exploring regional opportunities and constraints.
Understanding the implications for Māori is important to us. We want to ensure you are aware of this work as it progresses and there are opportunities for you to be involved, participate, and express your aspirations. We are delivering a series of workshops across the region to share more information about Resource Management reform and the Regional Spatial Plan programme.
If you would like to attend a workshop or have a targeted kōrero with us, please feel free to contact us using this email: BOPSpatialPlanning@boprc.govt.nz
RMA Reform Update
The Environment Select Committee has now released its report on the Government’s RMA reform bill, signalling several shifts that matter for iwi and hapū.
Highlights for tangata whenua:
- The Committee notes concerns about weakened requirements for Māori involvement in planning and consenting, recommending clearer expectations for council–iwi engagement.
- It highlights risks to freshwater and coastal protection, urging stronger environmental safeguards that recognise cultural values.
What’s next:
- The Government is expected to return the updated bill to the House in the coming weeks, with further amendments likely.
- Iwi may wish to prepare for rapid council process changes once the bill progresses—especially around engagement pathways and environmental priorities.
Invitation to Hui with Māori Ward Councillors
We have held hui to understand how best we can support Māori during this period of significant change in local government and have one hui remaining:
Whakatāne Office, Mātaatua Meeting Room: Friday 14 August
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Format: In person, with an online option available. You can join online using the zoom link
https://boplass.zoom.us/j/8848810006?pwd=RE1NZWRiVzJ0N0F6RUFTakZyK1lQUT09.
We ask if you can RSVP your in-person attendance to teamorangi@boprc.govt.nz. The agenda will be sent out with calendar invitations
General Elections 2026
The General Election is coming up fast and will be held on Saturday 7 November 2026. Here are a few key dates to keep in mind as the election approaches.
4 October – Writ Day. Anyone who enrols after this date casts a special vote
21 October – Overseas voting starts
25 October – Last day to enrol to vote in the election
26 October – Advanced voting starts
Update your enrolment details or enrol to vote here
Apply for the Kaitiaki Grant
The Kaitiaki Grant is available to support initiatives and small projects that build capacity and capability within iwi, hapū or Māori land trusts. Applications opened 1 July 2025 and can be submitted throughout the financial year. Projects can apply for up to $5000 and is open to iwi, hapū and Māori land trusts.
Examples of activities:
- Contribution to wānanga that support hapū/iwi engagement in Council kaupapa
- Seed funding to scope a project / strategy
- Support with taiao training initiatives
- Reconnection back to the Taiao through site visits
- Support existing Taiao projects that achieves the Fund’s purpose
- Supports rangatahi in the taiao
Applications for implementation costs will not be considered (capital purchases, equipment, plants etc).
For more information, please contact He Ara Taituarā Fund coordinator, Margaret Courtney
Support for community-led climate adaptation planning
You know your rohe best. Climate change is affecting communities across the Bay of Plenty in different ways. Whether you're concerned about flooding, drought, coastal erosion or other climate-related risks, support is available to help local people, iwi, hapū and marae plan ahead.
Get up to $20,000 for community-led climate adaptation planning, with access to technical expertise where needed. The fund can support wananga, community conversations, local risk assessments and adaptation planning.
Understand local climate risks. Explore your options. Plan your next steps together.
Applications are open year-round.
Update your contact details with us
It’s important we stay connected with Iwi, Hapū, Marae, Māori organisations and Land Trusts. You can now update your contact details directly through our Council website.
This must be done by an authorised person, who may be contacted to confirm the changes.
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