Mahinga kai refers to the values and protection of natural resources specific to iwi and their rohe. It means ‘to work the food, ’encompassing not just gathering but also the ecosystems and habitats involved, along with intergenerational practices and tikanga for production, harvesting, and protection.

The legislative requirement is that the drafting of Regional Plans and District Plans must ‘have regard to’ the Plan. Therefore, all relevant factors or information must be thoroughly evaluated, though this doesn’t necessarily require that they be the deciding factors in the final decisions.

Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga Plan is referred to as ‘the Plan’ throughout this document. This collective document must be given regard to by all decision-makers, including councils when preparing RMA planning documents and assessing resource consent applications, as well as when making decisions under the LGA, in accordance with section 95 and section 96 of the Settlement Act. DoC must have taken it into account when preparing their Conservation Plans and when issuing permits. This document should also guide members of Te Komiti in their decision-making processes.

Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga Plan is referred to as ‘the Plan’ throughout this document. This collective document must be given regard to by all decision-makers, including councils when preparing RMA planning documents and assessing resource consent applications, as well as when making decisions under the LGA, in accordance with section 95 and section 96 of the Settlement Act. DoC must have taken it into account when preparing their Conservation Plans and when issuing permits. This document should also guide members of Te Komiti in their decision-making processes.

The Mana Ahuriri Trust serves as the post settlement governing body for Ahuriri Hapū, which comprises seven hapū based in and around Napier, Hawke’s Bay. These hapū include Ngāti Hinepare, Ngāti Māhu, Ngāti Matepū, Ngāti Pārau (including Ngāi Tahu Ahi), Ngāi Tāwhao, Ngāti Tū, and Ngāi Te Ruruku.