Ngā Opapa Minerals
Goals Assert and exercise tino rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga of ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa over minerals within the Tūwharetoa rohe. Secure for ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa the exclusive right to manage the use of mineral resources within the Tūwharetoa rohe.
Issue [including but not limited to] Metal, Sand, Gravel, Shingle, Pumice, Soil, Kokowai, Sulphur and Spoil are being extracted without tangata whenua knowledge or involvement. Adhoc implementation of Crown Minerals Act 1991 and RMA 1991 by agencies in the area of mineral exploration.
Policies/baselines: Promote and enhance partnerships between ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa and central government, regional and district councils on in management of mineral extraction, exploration. Protect and enhance the mauri of ngā opapa in accordance with the tikanga and kawa of ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
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Methods of Implementation/Tools: Resource Consent Based Tools Promote conditions on consents that provide for the involvement of Ngāti Tūwharetoa in the monitoring and review process of resource consents. Make submissions on resource consent applications that ensure the physical and spiritual relationship between tangata whenua and their taonga is recognised, protected and provided for. Ensure resource consent applications include conditions relating to restoration and rehabilitation requirements are met once the activity ceases. Lobby for Ngāti Tūwharetoa to be appointed to Hearing Committees on applications for resource consents that may affect ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
