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Käi Tahu Ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 2005 Plan Philosophy As Depicted by the Taoka “Kaitiakitaka” KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 PLAN PHILOSOPHY AS DEPICTED BY THE TAOKA “KAITIAKITAKA” Takaroa Tane- Mahuta 5 4 1 Awa 2 Pito 3 Papatuanuku- - Takaroa The sea god, representing the coastal and inland waterways and fisheries of the Otago region. Tane- Mahuta God of the forest, the atua over the native flora and fauna of the Otago region. Papatuanuku-- Mother earth, with arms outstretched, carved in the kowhaiwhai- pattern to show people working in conjunction with Papatuanuku-- to create new growth. Awa Waterways, running from Papatuanuku-- to join the sea god, Takaroa. Pito Linking Papatuanuku-- to Tane - Mahuta, symbolising the umbilical cord connecting people and mother earth. Green/Grey - Poutama 1 Stairway signifies the partnership between Kai- Tahu ki Otago and the Otago Regional Council, each with their own levels of understanding and knowledge, joining together to enclose and embrace the natural resources under the kaupapa or kaitiakitaka. Green/White - Roimata Toroa 2 Reflects the importance of the Toroa (Albatross) in tradition and pride of place in Otago. Green/Grey - Waewae Pakura 3 Part of the lower half of the design. Depicts footprints of the Pukeko, signifying presence of wildlife on the land. Light and Dark Blue - Mumu/Tapawha- 4 Represents blocks of forest and vegetation. Yellow - Purapura Whetu- 5 Reminds us of the tini mate - myriads of ancestors. ISBN 0-476-00823-9 This work is copyright. The copying, adaptation or issuing of this work to the public on a non-profit basis is welcomed. No other use of this work is permitted without the prior consent of the copyright holder(s). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Plan is the culmination of 2 years of effort by Papatipu Rünaka and whänau röpü representatives, principally a voluntary group of people dedicated to the advancement of the Käi Tahu ki Otago position in the management of natural, physical and historic resources and values. The Plan is the result of many marae-based hui and innumerable meetings. Thanks is due to the Review Working Group who spent many hours of voluntary work … Edward Ellison, Te Rünanga o Ötäkou; Gail Tipa, Te Rünanga o Moeraki; Joy Smith, Käti Huirapa Rünaka ki Puketeraki; Rewi Anglem and Rena Fowler, Hokonui Rünanga; and Maureen Wylie, Waikoau Ngäi Tahu Rünanga (S.O.) Incorporated; Matapura Ellison, Kaupapa Atawhai, Manager Department of Conservation; Kate Sedgley, Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu Kaupapa Taiao Unit; Christopher Rosenbrock, KTKO Ltd Manager. Many thanks are also owed to the following people … David O’Connell, Nigel Scott, Craig Pauling, Martin Fastier, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe; and Te Waka Reo Unit. For the provision of funds to assist the production of the Plan ... Financial support has been received from the Minister for the Environment’s Sustainable Management Fund, which is administered by the Ministry for the Environment. The Ministry for the Environment does not endorse or support the content of the publication in any way The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, Te Puna Tahua Environment and Heritage Distribution Committee Te Tahua Taiao Ngä Taonga Tuku Iho. The Otago Regional Council, Waitaki District Council, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Otago District Council, Clutha District Council, Dunedin City Council. Käi Tahu ki Otago would like to thank the Otago Regional Council for the use the “Kaitiakitaka” taoka image on the cover of this Plan. This taoka is of special significance to both the Otago Regional Council and Käi Tahu ki Otago. To all those people who have provided support, direction and technical assistance during the development of this Plan, Ka nui ka mihi aroha ki a koutou mo te manaaki me tautoko tenei kaupapa taumaha. KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS The Southern Ngäi Tahu dialect replaces “Ng” with “k” for example “Ngäi Tahu” is written and pronounced “Käi Tahu”. The “k” is used throughout this Plan unless the situation deems it inappropriate for example traditional whakataukï, statute titles, Geographic Board names and particular Papatipu Rünaka dialect. DoC Department of Conservation ECan Environment Canterbury KTKO Ltd Käi Tahu ki Otago Ltd a Papatipu Rünaka-owned Consultancy business. KTKO NRMP 1995 The Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 1995. The first Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan published in 1995. KTKO NRMP 2005 The Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 2005. This current Plan. LGA 2002 Local Government Act 2002 NTCSA 1998 Ngäi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 ORC Otago Regional Council RMA 1991 Resource Management Act 1991 2 KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 FOREWORD KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO The period between the production of the Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 2005 and the Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 1995 represents a significant re-emergence of Ngäi Tahu whänui interests and capacity in the management of the natural environment in our tribal area. For generations our elders struggled for recognition of their values and beliefs in respect of the interconnectedness of people, their actions and the health of the environment. The success of the tribe in establishing the iwi authority Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu (1996) and negotiating the Ngäi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 has played a crucial part in restoring influence and involvement that is a reflection of tino rangatiratanga. Central to the function of participation is building and maintaining effective relationships with the community, with local government and government agencies in the decision-making framework in Otago. This requires mutual respect, effort and understanding from all parties who have the wider objective of a healthy environment at heart. The task of ensuring the Crown recognises and gives effect to the Treaty of Waitangi and respects their treaty partner remains a pivotal task that influences whether success or failure occurs at a local level. This Plan is not a starting point but a continuation on the achievements of many people over the years, with the vision we hold for the environment in which we are a part of, reflected in the policies of this plan, for now and future generations. We commend all who have contributed to the production of this the Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 2005. David Higgins Matapura Ellison Te Rünanga o Moeraki Käti Huirapa Rünanga ki Puketeraki Upoko Deputy Upoko Kuao Langsbury Rewi Anglem Te Rünanga o Ötäkou Hokonui Rünanga Upoko Kaiwhakahaere KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 3 STEPHEN CAIRNS OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Under the Resource Management Act 1991, the Otago Regional Council is charged with sustainably managing Otago’s land, air and water resources. The iwi natural resources planning document for the Otago Region, the Käi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 2005 (the Plan) is an important document in assisting the Council to meet its statutory obligations. The Otago Regional Council has been happy to support this Plan’s development and looks forward to using the Plan in its everyday work. The knowledge and information contained within the Plan will be of benefit to the Otago Regional Council and its committees in maintaining and enhancing the region’s coastal, river and lake environments and the sustainable management of land and resources. In this respect, Otago Regional Council planning and implementation will benefit from integrating the objectives and policies as stated in the Plan into our own planning frameworks, for the benefit of the whole region. I am pleased that our relationship with Käi Tahu ki Otago, both formally and informally, is strong and growing. It is in the spirit of that relationship that we congratulate Käi Tahu ki Otago for producing an excellent resource for the region’s future. Stephen Cairns Otago Regional Council Chairperson JEFF CONNELL DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION The Department of Conservation is committed to managing New Zealand’s publicly owned natural and historic heritage for the benefit of all New Zealanders and to promote conservation generally. In order to achieve this, we need to work closely with communities, businesses, landowners, local authorities, conservation organizations and tangata whenua. We were pleased to support the first iwi natural resources management plan and now the development of the Käi Tahu Natural Resource Management Plan 2005 (the Plan). We consider the Plan’s production as an aid to the development of our relationship with tangata whenua in the Otago Conservancy. As our körero has grown over the years, it has become increasingly obvious that Käi Tahu ki Otago natural resources philosophy and our own are moving closer together - the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and heritage for today and for future generations. It is through cultural management tools such as the KTKO NRMP 2005 that DoC and iwi can achieve better understanding and, in doing so, form constructive partnerships to work and advocate for achieving our shared vision for the region. Jeff Connell Otago Conservator Department of Conservation 4 KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS RÄRAKI ÜPOKO Acknowledgements 1 List of Abbreviations 2 Foreword 3 Käi Tahu ki Otago 3 Stephen Cairns – Otago Regional Council 4 Jeff Connell – Department Of Conservation 4 Table Of Contents Räraki Üpoko 5 List Of Maps, Photos and Figures He Räraki O Kä Mahere Whenua, Kä Whakaahua Me Kä Ähua 8 1 Introduction He
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