Auckland City Local Governance Statement

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Contributions by Māori

Council have defined "Maori" into three groups. They are:

Iwi Ahikaa - Tangata Whenua Exercising Mana Whenua

Council acknowledges that specific iwi have ahikaa (long unbroken occupation and authority) and exercise mana whenua (maintenance and sustainable management of land) over lands within council boundaries. They will be consulted by council for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991 (where there is a duty to consult with tangata whenua) and on projects where there is mutual agreement between council and iwi exercising mana whenua.

Tangata Whenua - Historical Association

Council acknowledges that specific iwi that have historical and spiritual ties to lands within council boundaries as such should be consulted by council for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991 in respect to resource consents applications.

Taurahere

The association of Māori individuals or groups who join together to fulfil a common purpose or goal, that share similar aspirations and who either live outside their tribal territories or are urban based. Council acknowledges that these groups or individuals make up the community within council boundaries and should be consulted by council on community issues.

The council has policies and process in place that provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to decisions.

Pae Herenga Tangata (the unit within council who advise and support the organisation for things pertaining to Māori) will manage the consultation process and facilitate the relationship between council and Māori.

The council will continue to consider, and where appropriate implement, ways to foster the development of Māori capacity to contribute to its decision-making process. The council will make relevant information available to Māori (section 81 and 82 (2) Local Government Act 2002) consulting with them where appropriate.

Council also acknowledges that specific iwi that have historical and spiritual ties to lands within council boundaries and as such should be consulted by council for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991 in respect to resource consent applications.

Pae Herenga Tangata will manage the Resource Management consultation process through the Tangata Whenua Consultative Committee.