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Tēnā koutou,
You are receiving this pānui to keep you updated on important projects affecting Ngāti Porou.
It will be published monthly and will share key information about projects involving Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, important dates and processes, and general updates related to te Taiao o Ngāti Porou.
On 28 January, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou invited hapu members to provide feedback on the Government’s proposed Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, as well as on the submission being prepared on behalf of Ngati Porou.
Since issuing this invitation, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou has:
The key dates in the submission process are:
The Emergency Management Bill is new legislation proposed to replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and modernise how NZ responds to emergencies like severe weather events, earthquakes, and other hazards. It builds on findings from a Government inquiry that found the current system was not fit for purpose and needs clearer roles, stronger capabilities, and better community involvement.
Key features include
This submission is due on Sunday 15 February.
In response to the extreme and severe weather events that have significantly impacted Tairāwhiti, GisborneDistrict Council (GDC) has written to Minister Chris Bishop, Minister Chris Penk, and Minister Mark Mitchell requesting urgent primary legislation to support regional recovery.
While the Resource Management Act provides limited emergency work provisions, GDC considers it an inefficient and unsuitable mechanism for managing prolonged, multi‑site recovery. In summary,GDC is seeking time‑limited, targeted primary legislation that enables lawful, efficient recovery while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
Proposed legislative solutions outlined by GDC include:
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou maypartner with GDC on this work
On 15 November 2024, theGovernment released two discussion documents proposing to:
In April 2025, the Department ofConservation (DOC) invited Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou to discuss how Ngati Porou Treaty Settlement commitments will be upheld within the ConservationAmendment Bill.
On 2 August 2025, the Government announced forthcoming changes to conservation legislation. The Bill is currently being drafted, with the Minister of Conservation intending to introduce it to Parliament around March 2026. Once enacted, a 12‑month process will follow to translate conservation management strategies, conservation management plans, and national park management plans into area‑basedplans.
Naku noa, na
Tima Taiao
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou
Tēnā koutou,
You are receiving this pānui to keep you updated on important projects affecting Ngāti Porou.
It will be published monthly and will share key information about projects involving Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, important dates and processes, and general updates related to te Taiao o Ngāti Porou.
On 28 January, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou invited hapu members to provide feedback on the Government’s proposed Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, as well as on the submission being prepared on behalf of Ngati Porou.
Since issuing this invitation, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou has:
The key dates in the submission process are:
The Emergency Management Bill is new legislation proposed to replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and modernise how NZ responds to emergencies like severe weather events, earthquakes, and other hazards. It builds on findings from a Government inquiry that found the current system was not fit for purpose and needs clearer roles, stronger capabilities, and better community involvement.
Key features include
This submission is due on Sunday 15 February.
In response to the extreme and severe weather events that have significantly impacted Tairāwhiti, GisborneDistrict Council (GDC) has written to Minister Chris Bishop, Minister Chris Penk, and Minister Mark Mitchell requesting urgent primary legislation to support regional recovery.
While the Resource Management Act provides limited emergency work provisions, GDC considers it an inefficient and unsuitable mechanism for managing prolonged, multi‑site recovery. In summary,GDC is seeking time‑limited, targeted primary legislation that enables lawful, efficient recovery while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
Proposed legislative solutions outlined by GDC include:
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou maypartner with GDC on this work
On 15 November 2024, theGovernment released two discussion documents proposing to:
In April 2025, the Department ofConservation (DOC) invited Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou to discuss how Ngati Porou Treaty Settlement commitments will be upheld within the ConservationAmendment Bill.
On 2 August 2025, the Government announced forthcoming changes to conservation legislation. The Bill is currently being drafted, with the Minister of Conservation intending to introduce it to Parliament around March 2026. Once enacted, a 12‑month process will follow to translate conservation management strategies, conservation management plans, and national park management plans into area‑basedplans.
Naku noa, na
Tima Taiao
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou
Tēnā koutou,
You are receiving this pānui to keep you updated on important projects affecting Ngāti Porou.
It will be published monthly and will share key information about projects involving Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, important dates and processes, and general updates related to te Taiao o Ngāti Porou.
On 28 January, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou invited hapu members to provide feedback on the Government’s proposed Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, as well as on the submission being prepared on behalf of Ngati Porou.
Since issuing this invitation, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou has:
The key dates in the submission process are:
The Emergency Management Bill is new legislation proposed to replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and modernise how NZ responds to emergencies like severe weather events, earthquakes, and other hazards. It builds on findings from a Government inquiry that found the current system was not fit for purpose and needs clearer roles, stronger capabilities, and better community involvement.
Key features include
This submission is due on Sunday 15 February.
In response to the extreme and severe weather events that have significantly impacted Tairāwhiti, GisborneDistrict Council (GDC) has written to Minister Chris Bishop, Minister Chris Penk, and Minister Mark Mitchell requesting urgent primary legislation to support regional recovery.
While the Resource Management Act provides limited emergency work provisions, GDC considers it an inefficient and unsuitable mechanism for managing prolonged, multi‑site recovery. In summary,GDC is seeking time‑limited, targeted primary legislation that enables lawful, efficient recovery while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
Proposed legislative solutions outlined by GDC include:
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou maypartner with GDC on this work
On 15 November 2024, theGovernment released two discussion documents proposing to:
In April 2025, the Department ofConservation (DOC) invited Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou to discuss how Ngati Porou Treaty Settlement commitments will be upheld within the ConservationAmendment Bill.
On 2 August 2025, the Government announced forthcoming changes to conservation legislation. The Bill is currently being drafted, with the Minister of Conservation intending to introduce it to Parliament around March 2026. Once enacted, a 12‑month process will follow to translate conservation management strategies, conservation management plans, and national park management plans into area‑basedplans.
Naku noa, na
Tima Taiao
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou
