Te Korowai Board raises concerns to Minister regarding the proposed fast-track bill

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12 Huitanguru 2024 Hon. Chris Bishop Minister Responsible for RMA Reform BY EMAIL Tēnā koe e te Minita, Fast-track consenting bill – Position statement 1. This letter provides a response to your letters dated 13 December 2023 and 31 January 2024 regarding the development of the Fast-track consenting bill. It provides a general position on the matter, including comments on: a. Te Tiriti b. Ngāruahine experience through the Covid fast track Act c. Ngāruahine rohe and regional economic growth d. Tupua te Mauri, protection of our taiao e. Good faith consultation Te Tiriti 2. Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust (Te Korowai) is the Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) for Ngāruahine Iwi. Te Korowai has responsibility of managing and growing the Ngāruahine treaty settlement assets – for the benefit of Ngāruahine uri, whānau, hapū and Iwi. Te Korowai also has the responsibility of ensuring an enduring settlement and that Te Tiriti rights of Ngāruahine are upheld. 3. Te Korowai does not have any political affiliations and we will work alongside any government to progress the interests of Ngāruahine. Equally, we have the responsibility of challenging any statutory reforms and policies that conflict with the interests of Ngāruahine. 4. This position statement outlines the general view of Te Korowai as informed by our purpose, strategy and policies – which can be found at can be found on our website www.ngaruahine.iwi.nz Ngāruahine experience through the Covid fast track Act 5. As outlined in Para 3, we do not have political affiliations and we were highly critical of the previous Labour led Government and their Covid health response and COVID-19 147 High Street, Te Hāwera, 4610 PO Box 474, Te Hāwera, Taranaki 4640 06 278 7411 www.ngaruahine.iwi.nz


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