Mana Whakahono ā Rohe

A Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreement is a binding statutory arrangement under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that provides for a more structured relationship between local authorities and iwi / hapū authorities.

The intent of a Mana Whakahono ā Rohe includes improving working relationships between tangata whenua and Council, and enhancing Māori participation in RMA resource management and decision-making processes (while acknowledging that statutorily, RMA decision-making resides with Council).

NRC signed a Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreement with Patuharakeke and Ngāti Rehia in December 2020, and with Te Parawhau ki Tai in April 2024.

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Group of people at signing of document at Kākā Porowini Marae.

Representatives of Te Parawhau ki Tai and Northland Regional Council at Kākā Porowini Marae, Whangārei.