TIAKINA TE TAIAO LIMITED



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IWI MONITORING OF NEW PROJECT SITES





If the area has Cultural Significance to Iwi, it is important to monitor disturbance of the area for any suspected taonga/cultural artefacts or koiwi tangata (human remains).


To engage an Iwi Monitor, please download the IM Form to Word, complete and email.


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CULTURAL HEALTH INDICATOR REPORT





Proposed development within a very culturally important area for Maori, a CHI is conducted by Tiakina te Taiao iwi monitors who monitor and capture data through a Te Ao Māori approach. The CHI framework is a method developed in 2003 and designed to assess waterways at the interface of scientific and cultural monitoring.


To request a Cultural Health Indicator Report, please download the CHI Form to Word, complete and email.


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CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT





A CIA provides the resource consent applicant with an assessment of potential effects on iwi cultural values. The purpose of a CIA is to assess whether adverse effects identified can be avoided, remedied or mitigated.


To request a Cultural Impact Assessment, please download the CIA Form to Word, complete and email.


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CONSULTATION PROPOSAL





A Consultation Proposal is an initial review of a proposed activity to ascertain whether a Cultural Impact Assessment is required eg: an existing or adhoc activity wishes to ascertain cultural impacts before commencing the Resource Consent process.


To request a Consultation Proposal, please download the CPC Form to Word, complete and email.


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FISH RELOCATION





Earthworks around local waterways can require the need to relocate fish to habitats where they will be safe. Tiakina Iwi Monitors are trained to safely isolate the area from the live watercourse, capturing the fish safely in nets and relocating them to a new home.


To request assistance, please email Tiakina


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COUNCIL CONSENT APPLICATIONS





Tiakina te Taiao has strong relationships with local Councils, enabling us to meet and discuss resource consent processes and results in an open and respected manner.


If Tiakina can be of assist to you, please contact us


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FRESHWATER STREAMS/RIVERS SURVEYS





Tiakina Te Taiao represents three Mana whenua Iwi of Nelson Tasman region. The health of the rivers in our catchment has always been a high priority with Iwi. Tiakina has secured funding to introduce school students to the rivers and streams in our region to give a cultural perspective based on a science / matauranga platform. In collaboration with the Cawthron institute Tiakina staff trained to be able to take water samples and have them tested at the Cawthron laboratories. The tests can detect the presence of various toxic substances including Ecoli. This work is consistent with our role as Kaitiaki.


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TIAKINA TE TAIAO LIMITED



99 ATAWHAI DRIVE, NELSON 7010
03 546 7842 | 027 546 7842