We have obligations and commitments to Māori through legislation, and through a formal partnership agreement.
Council is committed to its partnership with Māori to enable genuine participation in decision making. In Whangārei, Te Kārearea Strategic Partnership Forum was formed late in 2012 between Te Huinga (which advocates for the hapū of Whangārei) and Whangarei District Council.
A Strategic Relationship Agreement developed in 2014 forms the basis for discussions between the partners, and its principles guide how we work together. In September 2020, a Standing Committee of Council was established to further strengthen Māori participation in decision making.
Agendas and minutes
Council has entered into the following agreements / arrangements with hapū and iwi:
An integral part of our work is to engage with the Māori community to build positive relationships between Council, iwi and hapū.
An integral part of our work is to engage with the Māori community and to build positive relationships between Council, iwi and hapū.
Mark Scott Phone: 09 430 4200 Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz
Guidelines for Iwi Hapu Environment Management Plans(PDF, 92KB)
Ngati Hine Iwi Environmental Management Plan 2008(PDF, 4MB)
Iwi Management Plan Te Iwi o Ngatiwai Iwi Environmental Policy Document 2007(PDF, 3MB)
Ngati Hau Hapu Environment Management Plan 2016(PDF, 3MB)
Patuharakeke Hapu Environmental Management Plan 2014(PDF, 2MB)
Version 2 Te Uriroroi Hapu Environmental Management Plan and Whatitiri Hapu Environmental Plan(PDF, 4MB)
See the project page for details