Hapu and Iwi Management Plans

• What is a hapu/iwi management plan?
• Statutory recognition
• The benefits of hapu/iwi management plans
• Hapu/iwi management plans currently lodged with the Far North District Council
• Other Documents
• Contacts

What is a hapu/iwi management plan?

A hapu/iwi management plan is a policy statement that consolidates the intent of hapu/iwi regarding their social, economic, cultural and environmental development.  These plans provide a framework and guidelines to facilitate the process of building resource management strategies for the sustainable development of natural and physical resources, however, it is emphasised that the plans are not a substitute for consultation or partnership.

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Statutory recognition

Section 74 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) states that when preparing or making a change to a district plan, district councils must take into account any relevant planning document recognised by an iwi authority and lodged with a territorial authority, to the extent that its contents has a bearing on resource management issues of the district.  There are also specific statutory obligations under;

• section 6(e) – as a matter of national importance recognise and provide for the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi tapu, and other taonga;
• section 7(a) – particular regard shall be given to kaitiakitanga; and
• section 8 – take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

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The benefits of hapu/iwi management plans

There are many advantages in utilising hapu/iwi management plans.  For tangata whenua it offers an opportunity to express their views on issues of significance to them.  For local government not only does it meet statutory obligations but it also provides clarity on issues of significance to hapu / iwi, including the process of engagement.  For all other stakeholders  these plans will assist in understanding background issues prior to carrying out consultation with tangata whenua. 

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Hapu/iwi management plans currently lodged with the Far North District Council

 To date, Council has received the following plans;

• Ngati Kuta ki Te Rawhiti Hapu Management Plan
• NgatiRehia Enviromental Management Plan 2007
• Te Iwi o Ngatiwai Iwi Environmental Policy Document.

For copies of the plans please refer to the respective websites for details.  In some cases the plan may be available via their website, otherwise hard copies will need to be ordered.

Council is also aware that the following hapu or iwi are in the process of preparing management plans;

• Ngati Torehina
• Te Roroa
• Pakanae
• Ngati Hine.

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Other Documents

There are a number of additional resources available that may assist hapu, iwi, applicants, consultants and Council staff in further understanding the process of  developing hapu/iwi management plans, as well as, cultural values from a Maori perspective.

• Te Runanga A Iwi O Ngapuhi:  A Hapu Environmental Management Plan Toolkit (copies available from Te Runanga A Iwi O Ngapuhi)
• Maori Cultural Values Within Far North Landscapes Guide (copies available from Te Runanga A Iwi O Ngapuhi or the Far North District Council)
• Tangata Whenua Values and Perspectives (copies available from the Far North District Council)

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Contacts

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• District Plan

• Tangata Whenua - Values and Perspectives