Resource Management Unit


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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