Overview

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) and Te Hiku iwi are developing a conservation management strategy for an area defined in Treaty settlements as Te Korowai.

Te Korowai area extends from the Hokianga Harbour and mid-point of Rangaunu Harbour northwards to Te Rerenga Wairua/Cape Reinga and includes Manawatāwhi (Three Kings Islands).

The CMS will outline a new pathway for sustainably managing public lands, waters, and the species within them over the next ten years.  It has been shaped by:

• Treaty settlements that took effect from 2015
• changes to community expectations and recreation patterns
• changes to government policy and legislation.

The draft CMS, on which submission were invited in early August 2024 included ideas that came from:

• representatives of Te Hiku iwi - Te Aupōuri, NgāiTakoto and Te Rarawa
• DOC staff
• Treaty settlements, iwi and hapū environmental plans, DOC resource material
• the Te Hiku Conservation Board
• stakeholder groups.

Once the Te Hiku CMS is finalised, it will replace the Northland CMS for the Te Hiku region.

View the draft CMS

The draft is made up of three volumes.

• Draft CMS Volume 1 (PDF, 4,266K) - this document sets out the main policies
• Draft CMS Volume 2 (PDF, 1,168K) - appendices
• Draft CMS Volume 3 (PDF, 5,288K) - maps

Interactive maps are also available at Draft CMS - Volume 3 interactive map portal.

A factsheet is available for a brief overview of the CMS process and content.

Draft Te Hiku o Te Ika-a-Māui CMS factsheet (PDF, 784K

If you are unable to access the documents above, email tehikuCMS@doc.govt.nz.

Feedback on the draft CMS

We have received 42 submissions on the draft which reflect the diverse perspectives of the community.

Hearings

Hearings for submitters who have registered to speak, are being held at the Te Ahu Centre, Kaitaia on 26-27 November and online, between 10.00 am-3.30 pm

Submitters will be heard by a panel of representatives from:

• Te Aupōuri
• NgāiTakoto
• Te Rarawa
• Te Hiku o Te Ika Conservation Board
• DOC.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and listen to submitters. If you wish to attend online, please email tehikuCMS@doc.govt.nz, and a staff member will provide you with details of how to join the meeting.

Next steps

• October – December 2024 - The project team will analyse all feedback received
• 27-28 November - Hearings for anyone who wants to speak to their submission
• January – May 2025 - Workshops with Te Hiku iwi and Conservation Board to consider feedback and revise the draft CMS
• June – November 2025 - Te Hiku Conservation Board to consider revised CMS and refer to the NZ Conservation Authority
• December 2025 - NZ Conservation Authority begins considering revised draft and consults with Minister and Te Hiku iwi before approving CMS

Contact

If you have a question about the CMS contact us at tehikuCMS@doc.govt.nz.