Tangata Whenua
Tangata Whenua has unique needs that must to be taken into account in managing growth.
The history of growth and development in the sub-region has involved a process of loss of land and resources. Natural resources are the base of hapu communities.
Avoidance of alienation of Maori land is a base assumption, including avoidance of uses of Maori land that may lead to pressure for alienation to occur.
Protection of significant natural and cultural heritage areas and sites is a priority. The cultural facilities, amenities and passive space around Marae must be enhanced and provided for in future planning tools.
Protection of resources must be balanced with the development of resources by Tangata Whenua.
For further information on Tangata Whenua, please refer to section 7.2.8 of the SmartGrowth Strategy (revised May 2007).
Further Key Documents
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"Te Keteparaha Mo Nga Papakainga - Maori Housing Toolkit"
The Māori Housing Toolkit is a step-by-step guide designed to assist Māori to develop papakainga proposals (development plan) on multiple owned Māori land. The concept of papakainga (1) is not new and has traditionally been associated with Maori housing in a Marae setting.
(1) SmartGrowth Strategy, Glossary of Terms Page 192. "Development by tangata whenua of an area on any land in the traditional rohe of tangata whenua that is developed for live, work and play including but not limited to residential, social, cultural, conservation and recreation activities."
Disclaimer: Should you use this information outside this subregion please note that the Agencies have committed to deliver the services identified in this toolkit within the subregion only.
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