Relevant Resources

Te Kawa o te Taiao

Hokonui Runanga Taiao Associations, Values, Expectations and Aspirations

This document is high-level, and strategically considers the district’s resources through our kawa and tikanga-based perspectives as Hokonui Rūnanga. Its creation is a critical step for us in considering environmental outcomes in our own space and language, not limited by resource management legislation, or the role and functions of Local Authorities.

Te tangi a tauira 2008

Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku Natural Resource and Environmental Iwi Management Plan 2008

The Plan is to provide a living, working document that can assist Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku to effectively participate in natural resource and environmental policy and planning.
As a resource for local authorities it enables councils to ensure Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku issues and policies are provided for in planning documents and determines the nature and extent of consultation required with respect to specific activities or areas of importance.

Resource Management Act 1991

An Act to restate and reform the law relating to the use of land, water and air

The main statute law governing how people interact with natural resources. As well as managing air, soil, freshwater and the coastal marine area, the RMA regulates land use and the provision of infrastructure, which are integral components of Aotearoa New Zealand’s resource management system.
As a resource for local authorities it enables councils to ensure Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku issues and policies are provided for in planning documents and determines the nature and extent of consultation required with respect to specific activities or areas of importance.

Murihiku SouthlandFreshwater Objectives

Technical Report Providing for hauora, the health and well-being of waterbodies in Murihiku Southland.

The primary purpose of this report is to describe draft freshwater objectives that reflect qualities of hauora that support the health and wellbeing of waterbodies within Murihiku Southland, following national direction and regional direction for freshwater management.

Ngai Tahu ki Murihiku Freshwater Objectives

Prepared for the Southland Regional Forum, Te Ao Marama Incorporated, February 2020

This report provides background and context relevant to identifying draft Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku freshwater objectives for the Southland region.

It should be noted that the contents of this report primarily reflect the process of developing objectives for Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku, as at 25 February 2020, with updated objectives from late July 20201 and minor amendments in September 2020

Accidental Discovery Protocol

Ngāi Tahu Ki Murihiku Accidental Discovery Protocol

This Document defines an archaeological site, and describes the correct protocol that must be taken in instances of accidental discovery.

Regional Forum Report

Regional Forum Recommendations Report to Environment Southland and Te Ao Mārama Inc. Board

This report delivers the key findings and recommendations of Murihiku Southland’s Regional Forum following a three-year journey of exploration, learning, consultation, and discussion. 

Wai Ngāi tahu Ki Murihiku

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei | For us and our children after us

The purpose of this report is to provide a foundation for resource management agencies and Papatipu Rūnanga planning for freshwater catchment values.It sets
out, in broad terms, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku values with respect to freshwater. It is a starting point for a continuing process of consultation that will further define: the specific priorities and needs of each Papatipu Rūnanga.

Robin Restoration Volunteer Programme

Robin Restoration Donations Programme