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Tena koutou e te Iwi. We are proud to report the establishment of a Resource Management Unit (RMU) for Ngaiterangi 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 Ngaiterangi Iwi Runanga.
Firstly, it is important to outline the principles under which the RMU operates. These are:
- Tino Rangatiratanga - for Ngaiterangi by Ngaiterangi
- Mana whenua and Kaitiakitanga remains with the Hapu
- 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 - Ngati Tauaiti - Manager
- Kiamaia Ellis - Ngai Tukairangi me Ngati 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; Ngati Pukenga, Ngati Ranginui me Ngaiterangi. She has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and Diploma in Marine Studies.
- Hayden Henry - Ngai Tukairangi-Consents Officer. Hayden is qualified in Iwi Environmental management and has many years experience with Nelson Disctrict Council
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
Kiamaia Ellis - kiamaia@ngaiterangi.org.nz
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