Gina Rangi, Koi Consulting Ltd
Stephanie O’Sullivan, Raukawa Charitable Trust
Megan Kettle, Environment Waikato
NZPI Conference 2011
Today’s Presentation
Co-management in the Waikato River
Catchment
Development of the second generation Waikato Regional Policy Statement
Waikato River and its catchment
What is co-management?“It includes:
A collaborative approach that reflects partnership;
The highest level of good faith engagement; and
Consensus decision-making as a general rule;
while having regard to statutory frameworks and manawhenua.”
What is a Co-management Framework?
Consultation Effective
Participation Partnership
Whole of River Co-management
Vision and Strategy
has very clear priority status across all legislation.
Waikato River Authority
10 members, 5 iwi/5 crown
Clean up fund
Independent Scoping Study
210 million over 30 years
Upper Waikato River
Joint
Management
Agreements
Upper River
IntegratedManagement
Plan
Regulations
(customary
fisheries etc)Central
Government
Accords
Environmental
Management
Plans
Background to the RPS• Full review of resource management approach was deemed necessary:
Outcome of policy effectiveness review,
Changes in legislation, and
Changing environment.
• Recognition that status quo management practices were not achieving objectives.
Operative RPS
• Water• Issue
• Objective
• Policy
• Methods
Proposed RPS
Issues (6) Objectives (26)
Water Air Soil
The proposed RPS
Co-management but little detail…….
Technical assistance
Governance workshops
Example of results
Single issue statement
Policy related to Waikato river catchment
Review of language, glossary and explanatory text
The RPS experience - Challenges
Capacity and expertise
Timing and process
Combining RMA, Council point of view & Maori world view
The RPS experience - Benefits
Building on existing relationships
Increased understanding at staff and governance levels
Benefits of multi-issue stakeholders
Enhanced relationships