The Landscape and Natural Values Strategic Partners Forum (SPF) consists of around 20 people that represent key groups and organisations that have an interest in the landscape and natural areas of the Taupo District. Members of this forum are primarily made up of appellants on the original appeal and/or those groups with a District wide interest in this project. The purpose of the forum is for Council staff to discuss the plan change process and proposed policy direction with the group, and to get feedback and discussion amongst group members. Meetings are facilitated by Bill Wasley, of Wasley Knell Consultants Ltd, an independent chairperson, and will be held on a regular basis.
Membership
The following groups are represented on the Strategic Partners Forum.
- Lakes and Waterways Action Group
- Environment Bay of Plenty
- Environment Waikato
- Hawkes Bay Regional Council
- Kaingaroa Timberlands Limited
- NZ Forest Managers Ltd
- Lake Taupo Forest Management Ltd
- Hancock Forest Management NZ Ltd
- Contact Energy
- Mighty River Power
- Department of Conservation
- Carter Holt Harvey
- Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board
- Federated Farmers
- Forest and Bird
These groups have been chosen due to their past involvement in the original appeal and/or they have a district wide focus and interest in natural and landscape value areas.
It is important to note that those groups not on this list are welcome to contact Council any time about this project.
Strategic Partners Forum One
The first SPF meeting was held on 17 April 2008 at the Events Centre in Taupo.
- To view the minutes of this meeting click HERE. ( 178 kb PDF )
- To view the Officers Presentation click HERE. ( 931 kb PDF )
The following documents were requested at the SPF:
Next Meeting: The next SPF meeting is to be held on Thursday 5 June 2008
Strategic Partners Forum Two
The second SPF meeting was held on Thursday 5 June 2008 at the Events Centre in Taupo.
- To view the minutes of this meeting click HERE. ( 115 kb PDF )
- To view the Officers Presentation click HERE. ( 159 kb PDF )
The following documents were provided at the SPF:
Next Meeting: The next SPF meeting is to be held on Thursday 21 August 2008
Strategic Partners Forum Three
The third and final SPF meeting was held on Thursday 21 August 2008 at the Events Centre Taupo.
• To view the minutes of this meeting, click HERE. ( 261 kb PDF )
• To view the officer’s presentation, click HERE. ( 153 kb PDF )
The following documents were provided at the SPF:
• Extract from Regulatory and Hearings Minutes_ Meeting - 7 August. ( 47 kb PDF )
• Staff Report to Regulatory and Hearings Commitee - 7 August 2008. ( 75 kb PDF )
• Staff Report on Consultation to date - 7 August 2008. ( 33 kb PDF )
Want more information?
For any further information about the natural and landscape values project, please contact:
Kara Maresca – Senior Environmental Policy Planner, on ph (07) 376 0641, or email kmaresca@taupo.govt.nz.
To return to the Landscape and Natural Values Plan Changes overview page click HERE.