These resources are intended to help tangata whenua participate with us in our decision-making processes.
Reassessment of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
Many pesticides currently used on crops in New Zealand have been removed for sale in other countries. We are assessing the current risks and benefits of continuing to use organophosphate and carbamate plant protection pesticides in New Zealand.The substances that you are using to treat crops such as Kamokamo, Kūmara, Maize, Potatoes, and pasture may be affected by this reassessment. If you would like to provide feedback about the reassessment, download the following information sheet and response form.
Reassessment of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides response
form (word, 1.9 mb)
Upcoming events for the Māori National Network
Māori Environmental Management Hui, 1, 2, 3 August 2012
Takapuwahia Marae / Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
This hui will provide a forum for the Network to interact with the EPA, other government groups and local iwi to discuss current environment matters.
A draft programme will be provided when it is available.
Guideline and template for preparing a tangata whenua effects assessment
A tangata whenua effects assessment (also called a cultural impact assessment or CIA) is a set of steps applicants and tangata whenua groups can follow to identify areas of their proposal that may concern Māori and how to address those issues.
This document is a guide for preparing a tangata whenua effects assessment:
Overview of the engagement and submission processes
This brochure provides information and steps to follow when iwi/Māori want to make a submission on a HSNO Act application:
Te Pūtara
Te Pūtara is a print and online newsletter, published at least three times a year, and distributed to our Māori National Network.