TUPUA TE MAURI (TAIAO)

Ko Rangi

Ko Papa

Ka puta

Ko Rongo

Ko Tāne Mahuta

Ko Tangaroa

Ko Tūmatauenga

Ko Haumietiketike

Ko Tāwhirimātea

Tihei, ko te taiao

Ko te taiao o Ngāruahine Tihei, ko te mauri ora!

Branching Out Mapping

Work has been undertaken to get some quality maps which will be a key tool for Hapū aspirations to develop their land resources. Big thanks to Venture Taranaki for all their assistance on this kaupapa. The second workshop for Hapū users is set for 7 Poutū-te-rangi (March).

Taihonoa Summer Internship

Teina Ngaia was the successful applicant for our Taihonoa Summer Internship. She has completed some solid mahi for us including a review of the Kaitiaki Plan.

Ng Hiwi Maunga Rangers

We had end of year appraisals for the Ngā Hiwi Maunga Rangers in Hakihea (December). This was followed up with some annual planning in early Kohitātea (January). It’s a big year ahead for them with Kiwi releases and Titipounamu relocations ahead.

New Ce At South Taranaki District Council

Fiona Aitken was appointed as the Chief Executive of STDC. She takes over from Waid Crockett who has been key in the development of the Councils’ Partnership arrangements with the four iwi of South Taranaki. I am sure Fiona will continue the good work.

Three Waters

The Taranaki region is in Entity B for the proposed Water Services Entities under the new legislation. Regional Representation Groups (RRG’s) will provide regional and local direction and oversight. They will appoint entity boards and approve their strategic direction. RRG’s will have equal mana whenua and council representation. Mana whenua representation for Entity B is based on a waka model which includes 8 waka. Some interesting statistics for Entity B are: o 63 Iwi o 482 Marae o 701 Hapū o 22 Councils

The National Iwi Chairs and Freshwater Iwi Leaders have been on top of this and are active in advocating for Māori rights and interests in freshwater. The collective approach taken indicates the large scale of the changes taking place. Te Korowai, like other PSGE’s is not properly resourced to fully participate in all aspects of the changes. We have worked with our whanaunga iwi in Taranaki to ensure we can get our views across. Entity B is fortunate that Te Arawa has taken up a lot of the mahi that is required, however our contribution is of a high standard, is valued by our iwi counterparts and we continue to engage with purpose.

Submissions on Three Waters and the RMA replacement legislation will be one of the major priorities for Tipua te Mauri over the coming month.

- Dion Luke