Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 1, 2021 3:51:54 GMT 12
SUBMISSION TO THE WAITOMO DISTRICT COUNCIL (WDC)
ON THE DRAFT LONG TERM PLAN 2021-2031
2. The recognition and acknowledgement that states Iwi as a treaty partner with a commitment to strengthen the relationship between Maniapoto Iwi and the WDC. Improvements in the LTP document in relation to this matter include:
a. the recognition of Maniapoto Iwi as Tangata whenua and understanding that there are many Mana whenua groups within the district.
b. the recognition of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a founding document of the New Zealand
c. a narrative regarding the collaborative nature of the relationship to date with a commitment to strengthen this relationship further. An example of this is would be the Maniapoto Māori Trust Board Engagement Strategy.
d. kotahitanga should underpin the relationship between iwi and WDC
e. a dedicated section for Māori/Mana whenua partnerships and working with iwi to develop this section
3. There is an opportunity to provide more clarity and specificity regarding “Fostering Maori participation in Council decision-making”. Suggested improvements in the LTP document in relation to this matter include:
a. Council member and/or staff training and development in this area
b. Involvement and engagement of Iwi in the early stages of planning processes rather than only in the consultation phase
c. Seeking to identify and understand the strategic aspirations of Maniapoto Iwi
d. Ensure that Māori/Iwi presence is embedded within the council including but not limited to legislative documents, communications, website
e. Implement a service level agreement between Iwi and WDC which would cover a range of matters including but not limited to; Environmental matters, resource consents, planning and monitoring......
www.waitomo.govt.nz/media/1ayla3b4/sub-062-10yp-2021-2031-maniapoto-maori-trust-board.pdf
ON THE DRAFT LONG TERM PLAN 2021-2031
2. The recognition and acknowledgement that states Iwi as a treaty partner with a commitment to strengthen the relationship between Maniapoto Iwi and the WDC. Improvements in the LTP document in relation to this matter include:
a. the recognition of Maniapoto Iwi as Tangata whenua and understanding that there are many Mana whenua groups within the district.
b. the recognition of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a founding document of the New Zealand
c. a narrative regarding the collaborative nature of the relationship to date with a commitment to strengthen this relationship further. An example of this is would be the Maniapoto Māori Trust Board Engagement Strategy.
d. kotahitanga should underpin the relationship between iwi and WDC
e. a dedicated section for Māori/Mana whenua partnerships and working with iwi to develop this section
3. There is an opportunity to provide more clarity and specificity regarding “Fostering Maori participation in Council decision-making”. Suggested improvements in the LTP document in relation to this matter include:
a. Council member and/or staff training and development in this area
b. Involvement and engagement of Iwi in the early stages of planning processes rather than only in the consultation phase
c. Seeking to identify and understand the strategic aspirations of Maniapoto Iwi
d. Ensure that Māori/Iwi presence is embedded within the council including but not limited to legislative documents, communications, website
e. Implement a service level agreement between Iwi and WDC which would cover a range of matters including but not limited to; Environmental matters, resource consents, planning and monitoring......
www.waitomo.govt.nz/media/1ayla3b4/sub-062-10yp-2021-2031-maniapoto-maori-trust-board.pdf