Hapu and Iwi Management Plans
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.
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.
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.
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
- Nga tikanga o te taiao o Ngati Hine
- Nga ture mo te taiao o Te Roroa.
For copies of the hapu plans please refer to the respective websites of the hapu for details.
Council is also aware that the following hapu or iwi are in the process of preparing management plans;
- Ngati Torehina
- Pakanae
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)
Contacts
Northland Regional Council:
www.nrc.govt.nz
Te Puni Kokiri:
www.tpk.govt.nz
Ngati Kuta Committee:
www.ngatikuta.maori.nz
Te Runanga o Ngati Rehia:
www.ngatirehia.info/cms/index.php
Ngatiwai Trust Board:
www.ngatiwai.iwi.nz
Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi:
www.ngapuhi.iwi.nz
Te Runanga o Te Rarawa:
www.terarawa.co.nz
Te Runanga o Ngati Hine:
www.ngatihine.iwi.nz
Ministry for the Environment:
www.mfe.govt.nz
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