The purpose of the Forum (as set out in Ngāti Manawa Claims Settlement Act 2012 and the Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Act 2012) is the protection and enhancement of the environmental, cultural, and spiritual health and wellbeing of the Rangitāiki River and its resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
Standing orders
Committee membership
| Organisation |
Representative(s) |
Alternates |
| Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa |
- Terewai Kalman (Chairperson)
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| Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare |
- Te Taute Taiepa (Deputy Chairperson)
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| Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
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Cr Malcolm Campbell
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Cr Toi Iti
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Cr Kat Macmillan
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Cr Ken Shirley
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Cr Kevin Winters
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| Ngāti Tuwharetoa (BOP) Settlement Trust |
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| Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa |
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| Hineuru Iwi Trust |
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| Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua |
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| Whakatāne District Council |
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| Taupō District Council |
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| Ngāti Tūwharetoa |
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About the forum
The Rangitāiki River Forum was formed in May 2012 by law to protect and enhance the mauri (life-giving capacity) of the Rangitāiki River and its tributaries.
The Forum partners are working together to set the direction of how we look after the Rangitāiki River.
The treaty settlements of Ngāti Whare and Ngāti Manawa created two pieces of legislation:
These Acts of Parliament established the Rangitāiki River Forum.
For enquiries about the Forum's work, please contact one the following partner organisations that your query relates to.
Te Ara Whānui o Rangitāiki – Pathways of the Rangitāiki
Bay of Plenty Regional Council – 0800 884 880 / info@boprc.govt.nz
Whakatāne District Council - 07 306 0500 / info@whakatane.govt.nz
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare – 07 366 5690 / https://www.ngatiwhare.iwi.nz/contact/
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa – 07 366 5736 / receptionist@tronm.co.nz
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa – 0800 464 284 / runanga@ngatiawa.iwi.nz
Ngāti Tūwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Settlement Trust - 07 323 4164 / info@ntst.co.nz
Hineuru Iwi Trust - info@hineuru.com
Taupō District Council – 07 376 0899 / info@taupo.govt.nz
