APPENDIX 8 Review of and Hapū Management Plans

Region-wide Water Quantity Proposed Plan Change 9

Region-wide Water Quantity Plan Change: Review of Iwi and Hapū Management Plans

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Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Report Purpose 1

1.2 Purpose of Review 1

1.3 Iwi and Hapū Management Plans within the Bay of Plenty 1

2. Review Outcomes 2

2.1 Common themes: Issues 3

2.2 Common themes: Outcomes and Policies 3

2.3 Discussion 4

Appendices 5

Appendix A Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Mauao Constituency: 5

Appendix B Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Kohi Constituency: 11

Appendix C Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Okurei Constituency: 12

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1. Introduction

1.1 Report Purpose

The Water Quantity Plan Change (Plan Change) aims to improve the way water is allocated and used across the region, through changes to policies and rules in the Regional Water and Land Plan (RWLP). It will precede the more detailed community discussions within Water Management Areas (WMA), which will result in further changes to the RWLP.

The purpose of this report is to document and identify the key issues, aspirations and themes relating to management of water quantity within Iwi and Hapū Management Plans lodged with Council. This is to help inform the development of the Proposed Plan Change.

1.2 Purpose of Review In preparing this Proposed Plan Change, all Iwi / Hapū Management Plans (IMP’s) within the region have been reviewed to:  Meet the requirements of Section 61(2A)(a) of the RMA. When a regional council is preparing a plan change it must take into account any relevant planning document recognised by an iwi authority1.  Identify and understand the expectations of Iwi and hapū with regards to natural resource management, in particular, water quantity.  Help inform engagement with Iwi and hapū about the Plan Change.

1.3 Iwi and Hapū Management Plans within the Bay of Plenty An IMP is a term commonly applied to a resource management plan prepared by one or more Iwi or hapū. They may address a single issue or resource such as freshwater or Māori heritage, or provide a regional assessment of issues of significance to iwi/hapū in a given area. In order for an IMP to be taken into account, under the Resource Management Act (RMA), it must meet the following criteria  Is recognised by an iwi authority  Is relevant to the resource management issues of the region/district  Is lodged with the relevant council(s).

1 Section 66(2A)(a) of the Resource Management Act 1991

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2. Review Outcomes

23 IMP’s contained provisions directly relevant to this Plan Change (see table below). Refer to the appendices for the assessments of each IMP.

Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Mauao Constituency  Matakana and Rangiwāea islands Hapū Management Plan (2012)  Nga Aukati Taonga o Tapuika me Waitaha (1993)  Nga Taonga Tuku Iho: Pirirakau Hapū Environmental Management Plan (2004)  Ngāi Te Ahi Hapu Management Plan (2013)  Ngāi Tamawhariua Hapu Management Plan (2015)  Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust Iwi Management Plan (2013)  Ngāti Tapu Ngāi Tukairangi Hapū Management Plan (2014)  Ngāti Whakaue ki Maketū Iwi Resource Management Plan Phase 2 (2011)  Tapuika Environmental Management Plan (2014)  Iwi Management Plan (2016)  Te Mahere a Rohe mo Ngāti Rangitihi - Ngāti Rangitihi Iwi Environmental Management Plan (2012)  Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour Iwi Management Plan (2008)  Te Awaroa Ngāti Kahu Hapu Environmental Management Plan (2011)  Te Mana Taiao O Ngāi Tamarawaho Hapu Management Plan (2014)  Te Whatu Natural Resources Environment Management Manual (2002)  Waitaha Iwi Management Plan (2014)

Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Kohi Constituency  Ngāti Manawa Environmental Scoping Report (April 2007)  Ngāti Whare Iwi Management Plan (19 March 2011)  Tawharau o Nga Hapū o Whakatōhea (1993)

Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Ōkurei Constituency  Ngāti Rangiwewehi Iwi Management Plan (2008)  Te Taiao o Te Whatuoranganuku. Ngāti Tamateatutahi-Ngāti Kawiti Hapū Environmental Management Plan (2015)  Te Rautaki Taiao a Raukawa – Raukawa Environmental Management Plan (2015)  Te Tūāpapa o nga wai o Te / Lakes Trust Cultural Values Framework (2015)  Tūhourangi Tribal Authority Enhanced Iwi Environment Resource Management Plan (2011)

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2.1 Common themes: Issues Issues of significance to Iwi and hapū in relation to freshwater and water quantity include the following:

Poor state of fresh water, Unauthorised use of springs Activities that affect the tributaries, catchments and Inappropriate use of water and bores mauri of waterways wetlands.

Waterbanking / hoarding of Overuse of finite water Mismanagement of water Inefficient use water allocation resource resources

Inadequate recognition of Capacity of tangata whenua Effects of land uses and tangata whenua values and Cumulative effects of water to participate in freshwater activities on health of interests in freshwater abstraction management and decision aquifers, rivers and streams research, management, making particularly decision making

2.2 Common themes: Outcomes and Policies The reviewed IMP’s included a range of outcomes and policies relating to water quantity, either specifically or more broadly i.e. how decisions are made. This is summarised in the table below.

Freshwater  Relationship of Iwi/hapū with water is recognised and provided for planning  Iwi/hapū to be consulted with and/or at the decision-making table for all and matters affecting our fresh water resources. decision  Representation in any decision making body and process relating to making water quantity.  Recognition of mauri of water in decision making.  Recognition of the role of tangata whenua value in freshwater management, including decision making.  Early and meaningful engagement regarding implementation of National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS)  Early involvement in setting of allocation limits.  Regular updates about NPS implementation and limit setting.  Contemporary resource management to incorporate Mātauranga Māori and tikanga.  Iwi/hapū to work with councils and landowners.

Consent  Assessment of instream values needed for water permit applications. processes  5-year review clause for large scale takes.  Involvement in consent processes and setting of consent conditions.  Shorter term resource consents (e.g. oppose 35-year consent duration).

Efficiency  More efficient water use – amount granted to equal amount required for the intended use.  Water conservation measures to be encouraged / required.  Water takes to be metered and reported.

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 Collection and storage of rainwater.

Specific  Request for an instream minimum flow to be set for the Wairoa River requests  Ngāti Kahu require a 5% allocation of low flow water from the Awa to be set aside for Ngāti Kahu purposes.

General  Give priority of water to restore, maintain and protect mauri of waterways  Protection of habitat for taonga species and other customary resources  Enough water for drinking water, sanitation and economic activities  Ensure consent compliance and monitoring  Opportunities for Iwi/hapū to access, use and protect waimaori  Input and involvement in [consent, water quality, environmental, plan] monitoring  All technical information is in a more user friendly format  Identify freshwater resources that are of cultural importance  Take a more holistic approach and utilise catchment management planning

2.3 Discussion Bay of Plenty Iwi and hapū treasure and value their waterways and want to see them protected and enhanced and in some cases, restored to former health. They highlight the cultural importance of freshwater and the need to restore and protect the mauri of rivers, streams and springs.

Involvement and collaboration Bay of Plenty Iwi and hapū want to be involved resource management processes, including decision making, with regards to freshwater planning and consent processes. This includes input or involvement in any water strategies, plan changes or policy development. Many Iwi and hapū would like to be involved in freshwater research and monitoring and have access to monitoring reports (both for consents and otherwise). Capacity within Iwi and hapū is seen as a barrier to effective participation and involvement.

Recognition of Values and Interests Bay of Plenty Iwi and hapū want due recognition to their relationship with freshwater resources, in particular the need to incorporate tangata whenua values, interests as well as matauranga into freshwater management, particularly limit setting. Tapuika specifically request that water allocation limits take into account their values and interests, reflecting the requirements of the NPS.

Consent processes A number of IMP’s contained fairly specific policies relating to consent processes, in particular consultation expectations, water allocation considerations, consent duration, efficiency and the need to prevent water banking.

Allocation for cultural use Ngāti Kahu and Ngāti Rangitihi IMP’s have requested that a policy be written to enable freshwater to be available to iwi and hapū for cultural purposes. Ngāti Kahu specifically request a 5% allocation of low flow water from the Awa to be set aside for

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Ngāti Kahu purposes. These are matters to be addressed within Water Management Areas. Appendices

Appendix A Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Mauao Constituency: Matakana and Rangiwaea Islands Hapu Management Plan (2012)

Iwi / Hapu / Te Whanau a Tauwhao, Te Ngare, Ngāi Tamawhariua, Ngāti Tauaiti, Ngāi Iwi Authority Tuwhiwhia Key Issues  Poor state of fresh water, tributaries, catchments and wetlands. For relating to Water example, springs drying up, dairy supply availability & water takes. Quantity  Inappropriate use of water.  Don’t want unauthorised tapping into local springs or bores. Outcomes Sought  Water holds special significance for us - we maintain our position as tino or Policies / rangatiratanga, mana moana, mana wai, mana whenua Actions /  To be at the decision-making table for all matters affecting our fresh water Recommendations resources. Anything involving water bodies requires our consultation and to address Issues engagement  Prefer contractors to bring their own water supplies.  Encourage locals to follow practices that conserve water.  Support and endorse the Mataatua Declaration on Water.

Nga Aukati Taonga o Tapuika me Waitaha Tribal Policy Statement on Resource Management (1993)

Iwi / Hapu / Tapuika and Waitaha Iwi Authority This Plan has been superseded by the Tapuika Environmental Management Plan (2014) and Waitaha Iwi Management Plan (2015) Key Issues relating All aspects of water management in the district. to Water Quantity Outcomes Sought or  Conserve and protect the mauri of natural and physical resources Policies / Actions /  Recognition of tino rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga and its relationship with Recommendations resource management, planning and decision-making to address Issues  Take into account Maori spiritual values such as mauri, tapu, mana, wehi and karakia  Importance of maintaining adequate water levels and quality to ensure that the mauri of Tapuika me Waitaha waterways are undamaged.

Nga Taonga Tuku Iho: Pirirakau Hapu Environmental Management Plan (2004)

Iwi / Hapu / Pirirakau Hapu Iwi Authority Key Issues  It is recognised that surface supplies are satisfactory for the short term but relating to Water are inadequate to cope with issues such as long term drought. Quantity Outcomes Sought  Continue to actively work with statutory authorities including Western Bay or Policies / of Plenty District Council and Environment Bay of Plenty to resolve any Actions / issues that may arise. Recommendations  Monitor the state of Pirirakau taonga to address Issues  Monitor the Western Bay of Plenty District Council Plan and Environment Bay of Plenty’s Regional Water and Land Plan.

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Ngāi Te Ahi Hapu Management Plan (2013)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāi Te Ahi Iwi Authority Key Issues Protecting our water bodies and water quality is paramount to Ngāi Te Ahi. As relating to Water kaitiaki, it is important that we protect the mauri of our waterways. We are Quantity against all forms of degradation to our water bodies Outcomes Sought Work with councils and landowners to ensure consistent land and water quality or Policies / management. Actions / Recommendations to address Issues

Ngāi Tamawhariua Hapu Management Plan (2015)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāi Tamawhariua Iwi Authority Key Issues relating Te Rereatukahia River has been diverted and discharges have changed the to Water Quantity natural ecological environment of our awa. Kai is non-existent. Outcomes Sought  We are regularly kept informed about what is happening in our rohe or Policies / Actions  All technical information in particular that relating to water quality and / Recommendations monitoring is made available to us in a format that our kaitiaki can read to address Issues and understand.  Our relationship with the water is recognised and acknowledged.  Our values and interests are reflected in freshwater management discussions, forums, or plans. Especially when decisions need to be considered or made within our rohe.  We are actively participating in resource management processes that relate to water.  Involved in the management of freshwater resources within our rohe including consultation, engagement and active participation  The mauri of our waterways and aquifers within our rohe are protected and enhanced to enable us to carry out our customary practices (food gathering, drinking water, recreational use and activities).  Access to our waterways for customary practices and recreational use is not impeded.

Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust Iwi Management Plan (2013)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust Iwi Authority Key Issues River draw-off relating to Water Quantity Outcomes Sought  Consent condition - restrictions imposed to prevent either overuse or or Policies / hoarding of water allocations. Actions /  To be at the table and consulted when Council develops its water strategy. Recommendations  Monitoring role sought. to address Issues  Preserve natural resources for future generations  Ensure natural resources are not depleted

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Ngāti Tapu Ngāi Tukairangi Hapū Management Plan (2014)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Tapu and Ngāi Tukairangi Iwi Authority Key Issues  Purity and integrity of all fresh waterways in our rohe. relating to Water  Knowledge and capacity for hapū to participate in freshwater resource Quantity management. Outcomes Sought  Implement an active learning program relative to Wai Maori or Policies /  Address better water reticulation options and improvements. Actions / Recommendations to address Issues

Ngāti Whakaue ki Maketu Hapu Iwi Resource Management Plan Stage One (2009)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Whakaue ki Maketu Hapu Iwi Authority Key Issues Kaumatua have asked to investigate the possibility of Ngāti Whakaue ki relating to Water Maketu Hapu gaining water rights in order to commence with aquaculture Quantity farming in Maketu. This has come about through the inability of being able to utilise traditional knowledge within the waters which we consider our water. There are too many barriers that are blocking Maori from growing their own food in their own waters. If we try to seek private plan changes it is too expensive and sold to the highest bidder Outcomes Sought Regional council tribunal to advise Te Runanga o Ngāti Whakaue ki Maketu or Policies / on how to make an application for a water right. Actions / Recommendations to address Issues

Tapuika Environmental Management Plan (2014)

Iwi / Hapu / Tapuika Iwi Authority Iwi Authority Key Issues Certain land uses and activities have an adverse effect on the health of our relating to Water land, groundwater aquifers, rivers and streams. This affects our own health, Quantity wellbeing and way of life. There has been inadequate recognition of Tapuika values and interests in freshwater management, particularly decision-making. Outcomes Sought  Early and meaningful engagement by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council or Policies / regarding the implementation of the National Policy Statement for Actions / Freshwater Management. Recommendations  Early involvement with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council in the setting of to address Issues water allocation limits. This is to ensure that water allocation is equitable, given aspirations of Tapuika to develop its underutilised lands.  All technical information, particularly relating to water quantity monitoring, is made available in a more user friendly format.  Allocation limits for freshwater incorporates Tapuika values and interests.  Council to provide regular updates in relation to: a) Implementation of the National Policy Statement b) Establishment of water allocation limits especially regarding tangata whenua involvement.

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Tauranga Moana Iwi Management Plan 2016

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pukenga Iwi Authority This Plan supersedes the Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour Iwi Management Plan 2008 Key Issues relating  Over allocation to Water Quantity  Effects of land use on water resources  Involvement by Iwi and hapu in freshwater management, planning and decision making  Consideration of tangata values and interests in in freshwater management, planning and decision making Outcomes Sought or  Restoration and protection of mauri Policies / Actions /  Iwi and Hapu to start working now in preparation of Regional Council’s Recommendations Freshwater Futures Programme to address Issues  Council to involve Iwi and hapu in Freshwater Futures Programme, in particular o recognise Te Mana o Te Wai o set limits that incorporate tangata whenua values o water allocation is equitable, given aspirations to develop underutilised Māori Land o geothermal and groundwater resources are managed together  Allocation and use of freshwater is sustainable and efficient o precautionary approach to allocation in fully allocated catchments o Meter all consented takes o Carry out compliance checks of consented takes o Enforcement action for non-compliance o Encourage greater shared use of allocated water  Specific protocols in Section 12.4 for Plan Change Processes – expectations around engagement with Iwi and Hapu as well as how Councils legislative requirements to ‘take into account’ this Plan would be demonstrated.

Te Mahere a Rohe mo Ngāti Rangitihi - Ngāti Rangitihi Iwi Environmental Management Plan (2012)

Iwi / Hapu / Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust Iwi Authority Key Issues Overuse of finite freshwater resources relating to Water Quantity Outcomes Sought  Restore, maintain and protect the mauri of freshwater resources. or Policies /  Maintain and enhance/manage freshwater to meet basic health and safety Actions / needs of people and the needs of sanitation and economic activities. Recommendations  Maintain levels of water in rivers and lakes to sustain fish and other to address Issues customary resources for future generations.  Maintain water levels and flows sufficient to protect natural character; fisheries and other customary resources; cultural values; aquatic habitats and ecosystems, of streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands.  Maintain water levels and flows of aquifers in the long term so as to retain adequate spring flow, prevent seawater intrusion at the coast, and to maintain temperatures in geothermal aquifers.  Protect and enhance the opportunities for Ngāti Rangitihi to use freshwater resources in the future.  Accord priority to ensuring the availability of sufficient quantities of water of appropriate water quality to restore, maintain and protect the mauri of freshwater

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Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour Iwi Management Plan (2008)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pukenga Iwi Authority This Plan has been superseded by the recently submitted Tayranga Moana Iwi Management Plan (2016) Key Issues Inundation of resource consent applications, and lack of resourcing to relating to Water participate in this consenting process. Quantity Outcomes Sought  To apply integrated catchment management principles or Policies /  Correct consultation channels with iwi and hapū be applied by regional Actions / and local councils Recommendations  Iwi/hapū/Iwi Authority input is provided for in the decision making process to address Issues of resource consent applications.

Te Awaroa Ngāti Kahu Hapu Environmental Management Plan (2011)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Kahu Iwi Authority Key Issues  Water quantity relating to Water  State of Wairoa River Quantity  Protection of the mauri of all water  Disregard for the sacredness of water  Mismanagement of water resources  In-stream minimum flow rates Outcomes Sought Relevant policies from Water Chapter: or Policies /  Input into the setting of consent conditions (during consultation) Actions / associated with any and all resource consents for hydro power Recommendations development activities on the Wairoa. to address Issues  Ability for Ngāti Kahu (current and future generations) to access, use and protect ngā waimāori.  Rights to water as enunciated in the Treaty of Waitangi, Article 2 be respected by the Treaty partner and their agents (i.e. councils etc).  Ngāti Kahu relationships to all forms of water be recognised and provided for.  Representation in any decision making body and process that has jurisdiction over quality and quantity of water in their rohe mana whenua.  All water management bodies show how they have provided for the mauri of water in any decision making.  All water management bodies ensure that sustainable ways for managing water are placed on all users of water. This includes large users of water having to provide means for collecting rainwater, and establishing ponds for water storage as their contribution to sustainable use of water and also for ensuring that water aquifers are replenished, including in urban areas  All water abstraction activities associated with all upper catchment practices are efficient and consider downstream effects, including impacts on estuarine environments. This is reflected particularly in respect to sustainable irrigation design, delivery and management. Large scale water abstraction should be avoided.

Relevant policies from Te Awa Wairoa Chapter:  Ngāti Kahu seek to include in Schedule 7 of the Regional Water and Land Plan, the Wairoa River as a waterbody that requires an In-stream Minimum Flow rate for which Ngāti Kahu must be part of the formulation of such an IMFR to ensure the IMFR is ‘balanced’.  Ngāti Kahu require a 5% allocation of low flow water from the Awa to be set aside for Ngāti Kahu purposes.

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Te Mana Taiao O Ngāi Tamarawaho Hapu Management Plan (2014)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāi Tamarawaho Iwi Authority Key Issues All the waterways and water sources within our rohe – large or small – are relating to Water important to us. Our special concerns are for the Kopurererua Stream, the Quantity Waikareao Estuary, the Tauranga harbour. Outcomes Sought  Expectation of consultation on waterway matters. or Policies /  Expectation that initial contact will be followed by face to face meeting. Actions / Recommendations to address Issues

Te Whatu Natural Resources Environment Management Manual (2002)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāiterangi Iwi Inc. Society Iwi Authority Key Issues Iwi/hapū wish to have input into the planning process ad decision making on relating to Water consent applications to ensure that taonga and resources are sustainably Quantity managed for future generations. Outcomes Sought or Policies / Actions / Recommendations to address Issues

Waitaha Iwi Management Plan (2014)

Iwi / Hapu / Waitaha Iwi Authority Key Issues Waitaha, mātauranga values, including whakairinga kōrero to be applied in the relating to Water care and protection of our lands and waterways Quantity Outcomes Sought  Full consultation sought, involving meeting with Iwi, regarding major or Policies / developments. Actions /  Councils and Crown agencies are consistent in the early notification, Recommendations consultation, and engagement with Waitaha for all decisions related to to address Issues coastal, land and fresh water use / management occurring within Waitaha area of interest  Input to planning and policy alongside Local and Territorial Govt. where waterways are impacted  Regular reports by those with a statutory role responsible for regulating conservation/sanctuaries, waterways.

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Appendix B Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Kohi Constituency:

Ngāti Manawa Environmental Scoping Report April 2007

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Manawa Iwi Authority Key Issues  The hydro schemes have had a major impact on Rangitaiki, and other relating to Water rivers and waterways, as have forestry (water quality), farming (water Quantity drain•off) and sewerage (pollution).  The diversion of the Rangitaiki into the Wheao has also created massive spiritual, physical and cultural chaos for Ngāti Manawa. Some of this is recorded in the Waitangi Tribunal’s Te Ika Whenua Report. Outcomes Sought  The Proposed RWLP provides broad protection of Ngāti Manawa interests or Policies / in terms of water contamination and most uses that might lead to Actions / contamination. The plan is interesting in providing specifically that Maori Recommendations customary uses of river and lake beds and wetlands in accordance with to address Issues tikanga Maori is a permitted activity. This is a broad exemption and an approach which gives Maori and Ngāti Manawa concerns some priority.

Ngāti Whare Iwi Management Plan (2011)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Whare Iwi Authority Key Issues Inappropriate use of water rights and allocations – both overuse and water relating to Water banking allocations Quantity Outcomes Sought  Consent condition - restrictions imposed to prevent either overuse or or Policies / hoarding of water allocations. Actions /  To be at the table and consulted when Council develops its water strategy. Recommendations  Monitoring role sought. to address Issues

Tawharau o nga hapū o Whakatohea Iwi Management Plan (1993)

Iwi / Hapu / Whakatohea Iwi Authority Key Issues  Inadequate water supply and sewage disposal services for marae and relating to Water papakainga housing Quantity  Crown irrigation schemes established in Whakatohea rohe but refused to Maori Landowners  Crown and its agents allocating and selling rights to use, take, dam and divert water resources rightly owned by Whakatohea  The need to place restrictions on water when drowning occur Outcomes Sought  Active involvement in policy development, controls and conditions to or Policies / avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects of existing and proposed land or Actions / water based activities on water, marine life and habitats Recommendations  To oppose any application for water conservation orders within to address Issues Whakatohea rohe

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Appendix C Iwi / Hapū Management Plans within the Okurei Constituency: Ngāti Rangiwewehi Iwi Environmental Management Plan (2008)

Iwi / Hapu / Te Maru O Ngāti Rangwewehi Iwi Authority Iwi Authority Key Issues relating  Current minimum flow settings do not provide for the cultural values of to Water Quantity Ngāti Rangiwewehi  Current water management strategies do not adequately address the cultural values of Ngāti Rangiwewehi  Lack of consideration given to Ngāti Rangiwewehi cultural values in water research  The interpretation and recognition of water resource ownership remains unresolved.  Inefficient use and management  Extraction volumes higher then what is actually required  Lack of water harvesting  Cumulative effects of water extractions  Long-term water take consents  Increased water demand resulting from urban growth Outcomes Sought or  Assessment of in-stream values required for all activities affecting water Policies / Actions /  Cultural importance of water to Ngāti Rangiwewehi is promoted in all Recommendations water management to address Issues  Mauri of all waters are protected and restored  In-stream minimum flows, flow regimes, and lake and tributary levels which recognise and provide for the cultural values of Ngāti Rangiwewehi and the ecological health of connected ecosystems are promoted to Regional Council  Water-related research which provides for Ngāti Rangiwewehi input be promoted  Rainwater collection and storage is required for all new or existing dwellings in areas with identified water supply limitation  Applicants seeking water take resource consent be required to seek only the water volume required for purpose of the application.  All water takes are required to be metered and reported. This information shall be made available to Ngāti Rangiwewehi on request.  Large-scale developments requiring greater water volumes during establishment phase are required to be reviewed after 5 years to reassess future water requirements.  Granting of water take consents for 35 years be opposed. Review clauses and/or a reduced term may be considered.

Te Taiao o Te Whatuoranganuku. Ngāti Tamateatutahi-Ngāti Kawiti Hapū Environmental Management Plan (2015)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Tamateatutahi-Ngāti Kawiti Iwi Authority Key Issues relating  Use water wisely to Water Quantity  The mauri of the water is protected for present and future generations  Our kaitiaki relationship with water is respected and supported  Engagement with key stakeholders is appropriate and effective Outcomes Sought or  Restore, protect, sustain and enhance the mauri of our waterways Policies / Actions /  Our values are reflected in engagement and policy development Recommendations  Cultural monitoring is a means of strengthening relationships with places to address Issues and people  Hapū values and practices are acknowledged and incorporated in limit setting of freshwater use

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Te Rautaki Taiao a Raukawa – Raukawa Environmental Management Plan (2015)

Iwi / Hapu / Ngāti Raukawa Iwi Authority Key Issues relating  Ineffective policy regimes lacking recognition of Raukawa values, to Water Quantity traditional relationships, customary rights and interests.  The prioritising of western knowledge systems over mātauranga Māori in the assessment and monitoring of water.  The increasing demand for use of both surface and ground water.  Historical water allocation regimes that have resulted in full allocation or near full allocation of water bodies within the takiwā.  Historical water policy regimes inadequately determining ecosystem bottom lines  Barriers to fish passage, loss of habitat, and a decline in the diversity and resiliance of indigenous plants and animals.  The potential for micro-hydro systems within our takiwā to have numerous impacts including: loss of natural state waterbodies, impairment to natural functioning of waterbodies, and fish passage. Outcomes Sought or  Enable and support kaitiakitanga through governance and management Policies / Actions / to increase Raukawa involvement in decision-making Recommendations  Policy makers are actively applying a precautionary approach that to address Issues includes the management of cumulative adverse effects  Move beyond the first–in, first-served principle for water allocation to a priority user framework.  Promote responsible allocation of water resources within ecological limits, avoid further over allocation and reduce current levels of over allocation of water resources  Raukawa rights and interests in water are provided for.  No further over allocation, and the phasing out of existing over allocation.  Government agencies and Local Authorities should promote water allocation policies that recognise and provide for the Mana o Te Wai  Raukawa rights and interests (including how these relate to tradability of water).  Develop priority user frameworks as the preferred allocation principle, as opposed to the first in first served system.  Investigate a water allocation levy on water users that is directly attributed to water restoration and enhancement projects across the region.  Develop a more robust and comprehensive monitoring and research programme of surface and ground water.  Encourage the principle of collaboration, co-operation, and responsible use by community water user groups.  Promote and support the upgrade of existing water infrastructure and future proof new water infrastructure to reduce water loss and improve efficiency.

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Te Tūāpapa o nga wai o Te Arawa / Te Arawa Lakes Trust Cultural Values Framework (2015)

Iwi / Hapu / Te Arawa Lakes Trust (TALT) Iwi Authority Key Issues  Management and decision making relating to Water  Self-determination Quantity  Scientific data vs cultural knowledge  Capacity to be actively involved Outcomes Sought  Recognition of the health benefits that derive from Waimaori or Policies /  Value the role that TALT and Te Arawa have to place regarding the Te Actions / Arawa Lakes (including rivers, streams and aquifers) Recommendations  Value Te Ao Māori. For example, contemporary resource management to address Issues needs to incorporate Mātauranga Māori and tikanga

Tūhourangi Tribal Authority Enhanced Iwi Environment Resource Management Plan (2011)

Iwi / Hapu / Tūhourangi Tribal Authority Iwi Authority Key Issues  As the demand for expansion increases within , more pressure will relating to Water be placed upon tribal lands, whether they are sites of cultural significance, Quantity or land pertinent to the Tūhourangi people.  Tūhourangi’s strategic goals for the protection and management of its natural resources, waterways, lands, lakes and other environmental features. Outcomes Sought  Consultation and engagement sought for statutory regional planning for or Policies / water Actions / Recommendations to address Issues

Note: The Te Arawa River Iwi Trust Environmental Management Plan was lodged with Council in 2015. This Plan was not included in this assessment as the freshwater provisions related to the Upper Waikato River Catchment (outside of the Bay of Plenty region).

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