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Tena koutou e te Iwi. We are proud to report the establishment of a Resource Management Unit (RMU) for Ngâi Te Rangi Iwi. The main task of the RMU is to "protect our environment, culture, heritage and values". This is a high priority initiative which has full support and commitment from the Ngâi Te Rangi Iwi Rűnanga.
Firstly, it is important to outline the principles under which the RMU operates. These are:
- Tino Rangatiratanga - for Ngâi Te Rangi by Ngâi Te Rangi
- Mana whenua and Kaitiakitanga remains with the Hapű
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins the relationship with the Crown
- Te Kotahitanga - Stronger together than alone
- Our relationship with the whenua and moana endures forever
There are many benefits for operating such a unit, some examples being:
- Protection of our environment, culture, heritage and values
- Mitigation of cultural impacts in the rohe
- Participation in the RMA process at all levels
- Preservation of our values in long term district and regional plans
- Resourcing and development for hapu and whanau
Meet the Unit:
- Demetrius Samuel - Ngâti Tauaiti - Manager
- Kiamaia Ellis - Ngâi Tukairangi me Ngâti Tapu - Kiamaia is currently positioned within the RMU to complete the Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour Iwi Managament Plan on behalf of the 3 Tauranga Moana Iwi; Ngâti Pukenga, Ngâti Ranginui me Ngâi Te Rangi. She has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and Diploma in Marine Studies.
RMU Functions
- RMA Processing
- Regional and District planning
- Resource consent processing
- Operational monitoring and site visits
- Management planning and policy development
- Facilitation, Advocacy and Advisory services
- GIS and Mapping
- Maori Land Advisory
- Cultural reporting and advisory services
- Education, Training and Workshop facilitation
- Peer Reviews
- Research and Project Management
- Committee Representation
- Tauranga City Council (Wastewater Committee)
- Western BOP District Council (Maori Forum)
- Environment BOP
- Relationships, Networking and Communication
- Regular hui with combined hapu to discuss current issues
- Government and Non-Government agencies such as DOC, Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry for the Environment etc
- Developers
- Maori Land Owners
To contact the RMU team please , you can email the team members direct at the following:
Demetrius Samuel - dee@ngaiterangi.org.nz
Te Puia Demsey - tepuia@ngaiterangi.org.nz
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