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2 Tangata Whenua Perspective
2.3 Establish a Partnership
| Issue: |
To date there has been limited involvement of tangata whenua in coastal management decision-making and in the practical expression of kaitiakitanga. This lack of involvement has the potential to lead to conflict about the management of the CMA under the RMA. |
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| Objective: |
Establishment of a constructive partnership with tangata whenua with respect to the management of the CMA. |
Principal Reasons for Adopting: The RMA gives a clear resource management role to councils, with a responsibility to work with tangata whenua of the Region, in the management of coastal resources. The RMA provides a strong signal to decision-makers that tangata whenua have a special status and are not considered to be just another interest group1. Formal recognition of this special status is an important aspect of developing a culturally acceptable partnership with tangata whenua.
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