Information for Tangata Whenua

 
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Introduction

The District Plan review has been identified as a key issue affecting Tangata Whenua. Tangata Whenua have also identified on previous occasions the need for meaningful consultation to be undertaken when undertaking changes to the District Plan.


Tangata Whenua Resources

Existing relationships which enable Tangata Whenua input into the District Plan Review process include:

  • Tauranga Moana Tangata Whenua Collective <insert link to TCC webpage>
  • Tangata Whenua/ Tauranga City Council Committee <insert link to TCC webpage>
  • Nga Rangatira o Tauranga Moana Kaumatua Forum <insert link to TCC webpage once finalised by Keren>
  • Takawaenga Unit <insert link to TCC webpage>
An additional resource to be made available for the District Plan Review process is a Tangata Whenua Advisor who will provide independent technical assistance to Tangata Whenua. This person will be skilled in resource management issues and the District Plan review process, and someone with knowledge of issues to Tangata Whenua. The Advisor’s contact details will be available here once this person is appointed.



Hui

Four initial Hui have been held with Tangata Whenua to discuss the Review and to scope out key issues as part of the first step of the District Plan Review Process. The details of these Hui and the key issues identified are as follow.

When Where Minutes
17 June 2008 Waikari Marae < Insert link to minutes>
19 June 2008 Tahuwhakatiki Marae < Insert link to minutes>
24 June 2008 Tauranga Moana Trust < Insert link to minutes>
2 July 2008 Te Puke Settlers Hall < Insert link to minutes>

Map of Maori Owned Land - PDF

If you have any other issues that you would like to raise, please let us know <add link to email address>. There will be further Hui and opportunity to input to the District Plan Review as the process progresses <add link to process chart>. If you would like us to contact you when further hui are scheduled please let us know <add link to email address>.