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Council-Maori Engagement - the Benefits of Building Good Relationships with Maori
Author: Local Government New Zealand
Date: October 2007
This fact sheet provides information on the benefits of building good relationships with Maori, statutory responsibilities, and ways of strengthening engagement to meet LGA requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions On Council-Maori Engagement - A Resource to Support Councils
Author: Local Government New Zealand
Date: October 2007
This document provides answers and information to address questions frequently asked by councils about council-Maori engagement.

Innovative: The Mana Whenua Reference Group
Author: Namouta Poutasi (Planning Quarterly)
Date: September 2007
This article provides a brief overview of the Mana Whenua Reference group, a tangata whenua group of mandated representatives formed to provide input into the New Plymouth Coastal Strategy. The group was formed of representatives from nine tangata whenua groups, the council, and independent adviser Namouta Poutasi from Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner.

Maori and Aquaculture Development
Author: Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for the Environment
Date: May 2007
This booklet was written by Keir Volkerling for the Ministry for the Environment, and subsequently published by Te Puni Kokiri. It discusses how tangata whenua can: engage with the planning processes for aquaculture development; develop relationships with the aquaculture industry; and implement arrangements for the allocation of aquaculture assets.

Your Rights as an 'Affected Person '
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: June 2006
A guide for people who have been asked to give their written approval to someone else 's resource consent application.

How an 'Historic and Probably Unique Accord ' Works
Author: Mark von Dadelszen (Planning Quarterly)
Date: June 2006
This article discusses the unique approach taken by the Hastings District Council and tangata whenua to resolving tangata whenua and community concerns about the discharge of human waste to the sea.

The Concept of Indigenous Planning as a Framework for Social Inclusion
Author: Hirini Mataunga (Planning Quarterly)
Date: June 2006
This article outlines the concept of a duel planning tradition and discusses iwi management plans as a vehicle for expressing Maori planning ideals; it provides a window into the world of indigenous planning.

Maori and Council Engagement under the Resource Management Act 1991
Author: Te Puni Kokiri
Date: February 2006
This is a report of the findings of case studies about the ways that councils and Maori are working together under the RMA. It presents what Maori and council staff consider to be the practical issues, such as capacity and capability, that affect their engagement.

Decolonising the Land - Naming and Renaming Places
Author: K J Belshaw (Planning Quarterly)
Date: December 2005
This article examines the role planners can play in building collaborative relationships with tangata whenua through the naming of places, where indigenous place names can be reintroduced.

Effective Participation in Resource Consent Processes: A Guide for tangata Whenua
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: March 2005
This guide aims to help tangata whenua to participate effectively in resource consent decision-making. It explains the Resource Management Act and its importance to tangata whenua; how and when tangata whenua can get involved in resource consent decision-making; what tangata whenua need to do to participate effectively; and what tangata whenua can expect and what is expected of them.

Consultation with Papatipu Runanga
Author: Tim Priddy and Miranda Barr (Planning Quarterly)
Date: December 2004
This article outlines how Opus International Consultants Limited have developed structured processes to assist Papatipu Runanga to develop their desired outcomes through interactive consultation.

Local Authority Engagement with Maori
Author: Local Government New Zealand, Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry for the Environment and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Date: July 2004
This report presents the findings of a survey conducted in 2004, to identify current practices used by councils when working with or engaging Maori. It is based on, and updates, a 1997 Local Government New Zealand survey published under the title 'Liaison and Consultation with Tangata Whenua '.

Guidelines for Consulting with Tangata Whenua under the RMA: An Update on Case Law
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: December 2003
This paper builds on an earlier Resource Management Act working paper published in June 1995. It is targeted primarily at local authorities and iwi authorities working under the Act, and aims to assist them in understanding the principles emerging from case law. It had been updated to incorporate the Resource Management Amendment Act 2003.

Ngai Tahu Statutory Acknowledgements
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: December 2002
A flyer giving a brief outline of statutory acknowledgements under the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, and how they may affect resource consent applicants in some areas of the South Island.

Whakamau ki Nga Kaupapa - Making the Best of Iwi Management Plans under the Resource Management Act 1991
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: June 2001
This guide provides a practical summary of ideas to help local authorities make the most of iwi management plans and other iwi planning documents. It provides suggestions for council staff and their consultants to work more effectively with iwi, and represent their views in district and regional planning processes using iwi management plans as a focus and starting point.

Talking Constructively: A Practical Guide for Building Agreements Between Iwi, Hapu and Whanau, and Local Authorities
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: May 2000
This guide is designed to be a practical summary to help iwi, hapu, whanau and local authorities to prepare for all forms of joint discussions, including mediation.

Nga Tahu Statutory Acknowledgements - A Guide for Local Authorities
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: May 1999
This guide provides local authorities within Ngai Tahu 's rohe with guidance on how statutory acknowledgments affect RMA processes.

Ngai Tahu Statutory Acknowledgements (PDF 377 KB)
Author: Martin Keller (Planning Quarterly)
Date: June 1999
This article reviews statutory obligations under the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998. The author suggests that the model adopted in the Act for the resolution of these matters could provide a model for council iwi relationships around the country.

Striking a Balance: A Practice Guide on Consultation and Communication for Project Advocates
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: January 1999
A good practice guide for those who are trying to site facilities that communities need but often don 't want in their backyard - projects such as residential treatment facilities, meatworks, and road upgrades. It looks at best practice in consultation and techniques for addressing community concerns. A number of case studies explore the experiences of various agencies with consultation on 'Not in my back yard (NIMBY) ' projects.

Kaitiakitanga and Local Government: Tangata Whenua Participation in Environmental Management
Author: Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
Date: June 1998
This study revisited an earlier investigation on guidelines for local authority consultation with tangata whenua. The report reviews progress made on tangata whenua involvement in Resource Management Act (RMA) processes. It identifies a number of areas for improvement, particularly in processes followed and relationships between iwi and councils.

He Tohu Whakamarama
Author: Ministry for the Environment
Date: January 1998
This is a report on the interactions between local government and Maori organisations in RMA processes.