Outcomes and change drivers

This consultation is now closed. The next phase begins March to April 2024.

We sought feedback in September and October 2023 on the vision for each FMU and the environmental outcomes we'll be aiming for in each of the six FMUs. This community feedback was vital as the vision and outcomes will shape how we plan to look after freshwater now and for the future.

Taranaki FMUs

The science

Technical reports to provide further background information about freshwater in Taranaki.

National documents

Key national documents related to the Essential Freshwater reform process.

Public workshops

See below for public workshops on the Next Steps for Our Freshwater:

Friday 13 October 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Waitara FMU & Northern Hill Country FMU

TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood

Monday 16 October 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Volcanic Ring Plain FMU and Coastal Terraces FMU

Otakeho Hall, Auroa Road, Otakeho

Monday 16 October 2023 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm

Volcanic Ring Plain FMU and Coastal Terrace FMU

(same session repeated)

Otakeho Hall, Auroa Road, Otakeho

Have your say

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Understanding the story so far

January 2021 - September 2022
Collating the story of what’s happening with Taranaki freshwater to inform conversation with the community, special interest groups and iwi.
Timeline item 2 - complete

Vision, values and FMUs

April 2021 - December 2022
A chance for people across Taranaki to give their feedback on the region's draft FMUs, the visions that will establish the long-term goals for those units and the values which apply to them.
Timeline item 3 - complete

Te Mana o te Wai

2023
Exploring how Te Mana o te Wai can be applied in Taranaki and how our planning framework can improve the way that tangata whenua and communities are involved in freshwater management decisions.
Timeline item 4 - complete

Freshwater outcomes and change drivers

September to October 2023
Closing the loop on what we learned with our engagement so far and what it will mean for how we go forward with improving the quality of our water, the timelines and where the pinch points might be.
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Limits and targets

March to April 2024
Identifying and exploring the regulatory mechanisms, including targets, limits and rules, that need to be introduced through the freshwater plan to drive change and ensure we can achieve our visions for freshwater.
Timeline item 6 - incomplete

Feedback on Draft Plan

2024

Iwi, special interest groups and stakeholder engagement and feedback on the draft Natural Resources Plan.
Timeline item 7 - incomplete

Plans notification

2024
The Natural Resources Plan will be publicly notified prior to a formal submissions and hearing process.

Phone	0800 736 222
Email	info@trc.govt.nz
Website	www.trc.govt.nz

0800 736 222

info@trc.govt.nz

Taranaki FMUs

Volcanic Ring Plain

Northern Hill Country

Pātea Catchment

Coastal Terraces

Southern Hill Country

Waitara Catchment