Tangata whenua

Within this topic:

Environment Waikato is entering an exciting era in resource management. The effect of climate change is encouraging us to reaffirm our responsibility to the natural environment, whilst seeking solutions through the longstanding associations that have been developed with our iwi partners over the years. Environment Waikato is exploring innovative ways to strengthen these relationships with iwi and Māori groups, both within and outside of the co-management agreements. We welcome you to join us on this journey.

On this page:

• Tai-ranga-whenua (Iwi unit)
  
• Resource consents
  
• Treaty partners
  
• Tāngata whenua projects
  
• Policy and planning information
  

Tai-ranga-whenua

“Weave the land and the sea”.

In a social context the meaning reflects the role of the iwi unit, to foster partnerships between Māori and council by weaving together values, principles and goals so that our environment is enhanced for all, now and in the future.  The development of Tai-ranga-whenua, is a critical step towards building meaningful and working relationships across the organisation with iwi Māori and tāngata whenua throughout the region and strengthening Māori representation in council decision making.

For enquiries with regard to matters of Resource Management Maori please contact either of the following members on 0800 800 401:

• Rama Ormsby, Pou Tuhono x 8719
• Erin Wilson, Kaiwhakarite x 8558
• Gannin Ormsby, Kaiwhakarite x 8979
• Carol Henry, Kaiwhakarite x 8841

Resource consents

Click on the link to view consent activity happening in your rohe (area):

 Select resource consent applications and recent decisions to view all resource consents received by Environment Waikato.

Treaty partners

Treaty of Waitangi principles

Treaty redress: 

• Co management Waikato River
• Vision & Strategy 
• Deed of settlement 
• Settlement legislation 

On the 23 September 2008 the first reading of the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Bill was heard in Parliament. Click here to view the speeches from cabinet ministers.

Other relevant legislation to encourage pathways for participation by Māori:

• Resource Management Act
• Local Government Act 
• Annual Plan
• Long term community council plan (LTCCP)
• Regional Policy Statement review (RPS)

Tāngata whenua projects

• Māori representation
• Iwi portal
• Iwi management plans

Policy and planning information

Statutory and non statutory

• Resource Management Act
• MOU
• IMP