e-policy bulletin
E Policy Bulletin 27 June
June 2 2007
Heritage Imprints
A quick and effective system has been developed to locate and provide historic amps and survey plans of maori land dating from 1849 through to 1972. The database contains around a million maps and plans of Maori land section. Marae Secretaries are invited to advise Heritage Imprints of their location and they will, free of charge, provide an A4 copy of the marae original survey plan. Requests can be sent to chris@heritageimprints.co.nz, they will require the name of the road and/or locality address. This service is also free to historical or museum societies. You can visit their site at www.heritageimprints.co.nz
NIWA and Te Puni Kokiri are delivering in partnership, ten, one-day hui, on Maori and Aquaculture
June, July and August 2007.
The hui will provide information and guidance on:
- region-specific aquaculture science, research and development;
- the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act; and
- the Resource Management Act 1991 planning processes.
A later series of hui is planned to the broader commercial aspects of aquaculture. More information, including venues is available from http://www.foma.co.nz/panui/documents/AquacultureHuiPanui27.6.07.DOC
Government has released its Aquaculture Strategy
Underpinning the government's commitment is environmental sustainability, means robust planning processes are essential, with community consultation supported by good information. New Zealand’s aquaculture regulation regime has been created to encourage the development of the industry while also protecting the environmental advantages that New Zealand has in the global market. These regulations and planning processes also ensure that aquaculture develops as a valued contributor to local communities.
Maori are already significant players in the New Zealand aquaculture industry and their role will grow substantially in the coming years. The government recognises the importance of working with Maori to create new aquaculture opportunities, as well as meeting the Crown’s Treaty obligations.
Here is the electronic link: www.aquaculture.govt.nz
THE ROLE OF MAORI UNDER THE RMA
The Waikato/BOP Branch of the Resource Management Law Association invites you to attend a presentation by Prue Kapua, who will examine the role of Maori under the Resource Management Act 1991. Prue’s presentation provides a great opportunity to listen to the kaupapa and catch up with her on an informal basis. Please find a registration form for the Tauranga presentation by Prue Kapua to be held on Friday 20 July 2007 from http://www.foma.co.nz/panui/documents/THEROLEOFMAORIUNDERTHERMA27.6.07.doc Please RSVP as per details on the flyer.
6th ANNUAL MAORI LEGAL FORUM
The 6th Annual Mäori Legal Forum will be held in Wellington on the 31st July and 1st August and will bring together Mäoridom’s leading legal and policy minds to discuss the pressing Mäori Legal issues facing New Zealand today: MMP and Mäori representation, Ti Tiriti o Waitangi, Ownership of freshwater lakes and streams, Landcorp and sale of Mäori assets, Interactions between the Treaty and the Kyoto Protocol, Governance in Mäori organisations and Waka Umanga, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Mäori and indigenous intellectual property rights, Strengthening partnerships between local government and Mäori. More information is available fromhttp://www.conferenz.co.nz/6th-annual-m-ori-legal-forum.html or phone: (09) 912 3616. Register before 5pm on the 3rd of July 2007, to save $300. Mäori Trusts and NGOs are eligible to receive a 35% discount off the full conference price. View conference flier
If you have any questions or comments in regards to this Panui, please contact Maia maia@foma.co.nz
