Iwi management plan received by Council

At its November 22 meeting, Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee received the Ngāti Tama ki te Waipounamu Trust Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 2018.

Ngāti Tama ki te Waipounamu Trust was established to administer the Deed of Settlement and implement the Te Tau Ihu Settlement Act 2014, as part of the Treaty settlement between Ngāti Tama and the Crown.

 The EMP will help inform Council on issues of significance to Ngāti Tama, and support Council and Iwi working together for the future of Whakatu and Te Tau Ihu.

 Mayor Rachel Reese, Co-Chair of the Planning and Regulatory Committee, said that the acceptance of the EMP represents a significant step forward for Council and iwi.

“It’s been a journey of many twists and turns, but I feel the momentum is growing with a sense of purpose and shared values.

“We are taking steps towards setting up the future for next generations, who will live with the outcomes of our actions. What we do now will leave a lasting legacy and I am pleased to be part of this process.”

Going forward, Council officers will work with Ngāti Tama on any actions that may be implemented by Council, including as part of the Nelson Plan process.