Advisory bodies

Farming Reference Group Terms of Reference 2025-28

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The Council’s relationship with mana whenua is guided by the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002, Resource Management Act 1991, Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika Claims Settlement Act 2009, and Ngāti Toa Rangātira Claims Settlement Act 2014 and national and regional policy statements and environment standards (e.g. Statement for Freshwater Management 2014).

Ara Tahi is a leadership forum of Greater Wellington Regional Council and its six mana whenua partners. Ara Tahi meets to discuss strategic issues of mutual interest. Ara Tahi members comprise two representatives from each mana whenua authority and usually the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair, Deputy Chair and Chief Executive.

Ara Tahi Terms of Reference 2025-28

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Greater Wellington Regional Council membership

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Group functions

Provides a collective forum to discuss matters of strategic significance and mutual benefit Oversees partnership matters between mana whenua and the Greater Wellington Engages as appropriate with other regional agencies and organisations Provides advice on Greater Wellington’s Treaty obligations Nominates to, and supports mana whenua representatives on, Council Committees and Council Advisory Groups

Memorandum of Partnership

Ara Tahi was instrumental in the development of the Memorandum of Partnership between Tangata Whenua ki Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui and Wellington Regional Council. This memorandum sets out the structural and operational relationship between Greater Wellington Regional Council and mana whenua in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the legislation which gives functions, duties and powers to the Council. Memorandum of Partnership between Tangata Whenua ki Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui and Wellington Regional Council Te Pane Matua Taiao Read more here date_range Published 13 Aug 2021 Download now (PDF 4.9 MB) get_app

Members

The Lower Ruamāhanga Advisory Group has eight members who represent local residents, river advocates and those with sustainability interests. They sit alongside two councillors from Greater Wellington and one councillor from South Wairarapa District Council. The Advisory Group's core role is to give advice to Greater Wellington's Environment and Climate Committee on matters relating to flood and erosion risks in the Lower Ruamāhanga area. They provide advice on a range of proposals and reports to ensure they balance cost effective flood & erosion risk management activities with environmental, cultural and recreational opportunities. Members also provide advice on how best to support wider engagement on these matters with their local community. 

Lower Ruamāhanga Advisory Group Terms of Reference 2025-28

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The Upper Ruamāhanga Advisory Group has seven members who represent local residents, river advocates and those with sustainability interests. They sit alongside two councillors from Greater Wellington, three councillors from Masterton District Council and two councillors from Carterton District Council. The Advisory Group's core role is to give advice to Greater Wellington's Environment and Climate Committee on matters relating to flood and erosion risks in the Upper Ruamāhanga area. Members are asked to provide advice on a range of proposals and reports to ensure they balance cost effective flood & erosion risk management activities with environmental, cultural and recreational opportunities. Members also provide advice on how best to support wider engagement on these matters with their local community. 

Upper Ruamāhanga Advisory Group Terms of Reference 2025-28

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The Waiōhine Advisory Group has nine members who represent local residents, river advocates and those with sustainability interests. They sit alongside two councillors from Greater Wellington, one councillor from Carterton District Council and one councillor South Wairarapa District Council. The Advisory Group's core role is to give advice to Greater Wellington's Environment and Climate Committee on matters relating to flood and erosion risks in the Waiōhine area. Members are asked to provide advice on a range of proposals and reports to ensure they balance cost effective flood & erosion risk management activities with environmental, cultural and recreational opportunities. Members also provide advice on how best to support wider engagement on these matters with their local community. 

Waiōhine Advisory Group Terms of Reference 2025-28

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Members