Te Kei o Te Waka: Draft Conservation Management Plan for Te Tāpui Tokotoru
Introduction
Have your say on Te Tapatoru ā Toi draft Conservation Management Plan (Te Kei o Te Waka). Submissions close 1 December 2024.The draft Te Tapatoru ā Toi Conservation Management Plan is now open for public consultation. It outlines the future management of Moutohorā/Whale Island, Ōhope Scenic Reserve, and Tauwhare Pā,
We encourage the community to have their say on this important plan. Submissions are open from 9 October to 1 December 2024. Public hearings will take place on 15 and 16 November at Te Whare o Toroa Marae for those wishing to present or give an oral submission.
You can view a physical copy at either Whakatāne DOC Office reception or Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa reception.
About the plan
The purpose of this plan is to ensure a consistent and enduring approach to the long-term care of the three reserves. It will:
- guide collaborative management, planning and operations for these reserves
- articulate the values and management objectives of each reserve to concessionaires, applicants and the public
- recognise the enduring connection of Ngāti Awa hapū and iwi with these reserves
- guide decision-making for enquiries and authorisation applications on these reserves
- meet legislative requirements, in particular, Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005, Conservation Act 1987 and Reserves Act 1977.
View the draft Te Tapatoru ā Toi Conservation Management Plan (PDF, 17,479K)
This plan replaces and builds on the foundation of the 2008 Te Tāpui Tokotoru Conservation Management Plan.
How to make a submission
Send submissions via email to ttat@doc.govt.nz or post to:
9 Louvain Street
P O Box 457
Whakatane 3120
Contact
Merenia Sawrey, email ttat@doc.govt.nz.