2 Matters of Significance to Maori

In this section, the main iwi groups within Environment Waikato’s boundaries are briefly described (in geographical order from north to south) along with a summary of some of the key resource management issues affecting them within their respective rohe. The information in this chapter is sourced from each of the iwi groups and its inclusion does not imply that the issues will be resolved through the Plan nor is the material’s inclusion intended to provide recognition to the iwi groups and assist resource users by outlining matters of concern that they may need to take into account when undertaking activities within the respective rohe* of each iwi group. It is envisaged that this chapter will be amended as tangata whenua, through the processes identified in Chapter 2.3, identify further significant taonga within their respective rohe.