Te Muriwai o Te Whanga

Tēnā koutou e ngā kaitiaki o Te Whanganui-a-Orotu

Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga

Te Muriwai o te whanga as defined in the settlement, encompasses both the Ahuriri estuary and its catchment areas. The term “Muriwai” translates directly to “end of water,” reflecting the significance and geographical features of the area.

Ko koutou e pupuri tonu nei ki te mauri ora o ngā uri e noho kāinga ana ki Ahuriri nei. Tēnei te tuku mihi ki a koutou.

 

Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga has committed to upholding the mana of Te Whanganui-a-Orotu through the development of this plan. What is evident is the depth of this commitment across our many partners and stakeholders in the Hawke’s Bay region in ensuring Te Whanganui-a-Orotu is treated, managed and cared for beyond the present day needs towards a thriving natural environment for many generations to come.

This kaupapa has been shared with whānau and partners from the Te-Matau-a-Māui region and we wish to acknowledge their time and energy towards this mahi. We would like to acknowledge in particular, the following organisations that participated in wānanga and hui towards the development of this plan.

Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga Members

 

  • Mana Ahuriri Trust (MAT)
  • Department of Conservation (DOC)
  • Napier City Council (NCC)
  • Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC)
  • Hastings District Council (HDC)

Wider Interested Entities

 

  • Ahuriri Estuary Protection Society (AEPS)
  • Ahuriri Regional Park
  • Ahuriri Tributaries Catchment Group(ATCG)
  • Ahuriri Catchment Group
  • Forest and Bird
  • Hōhepa

Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Whanga

The functions of Te Komiti

The Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Act, section 85 (subsection 1), outlines the functions of the Komiti. These are to provideguidance and co-ordinationin the management of Te Muriwai o Te Whangato local authorities and Crown agencies that perform functions in relation to Te Muriwai o Te Whanga by;

a.

promoting a greater understanding of Te Muriwai o Te Whangaand the issues relating to its health and well-being; and

b.

advocating on behalf of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga; and

c.

providing a forum for the community to express its views on Te Muriwai o Te Whangaand its health and well-being; and

d.

identifying the values, vision, objectives, and desired outcomes, and any other matters relevant to Te Muriwai o Te Whanga; and

e.

working with stakeholders to gather and collate all data and information relevant to the functions of the Komiti; and

f.

monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on matters affecting the ongoing health and well-being of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga; and

g.

advising the local authorities and the Director-General on matters pertaining to Te Muriwai o Te Whanga; and

h.

communicating to stakeholders matters pertaining to Te Muriwai o Te Whanga; and

i.

promoting and seeking opportunities to raise funds and support for the ongoing health and wellbeingof Te Muriwai o Te Whanga; and

j.

making recommendations on the integration and coordination of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga management;and

k.

preparing and approving the Te Muriwai o Te Whanga Plan; and

l.

taking any other action that is considered by Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga to be appropriate to achieve its purpose.

Te Komiti is tasked with several crucial responsibilities aimed at ensuring the health and wellbeing of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga. These functions collectively reflect a comprehensive approach to the sustainable management and protection of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga, involving collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on community engagement and well-being. In this section, stakeholders means;  

  • residents of the Hawke’s Bay region, Crown agencies, interested parties and businesses with an interest in TeMuriwai o TeWhanga; and
  • the local authorities; and
  • the Director-General of the Department of Conservation. 

Te Komiti is supported by Napier City Council as per Schedule 4 of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Act 2021 who undertake their secretariat and technical support functions.