Guiding Our Actions
Haere, kakea te ara poka hou
Nā tō mātou tupuna a Kupe te mānuka i whakatakoto, kia whāia tonutia e tātou i ōna tapuwae. Kua hīkina ake te mānuka, kua whakamaua kia ita - ko au ko te whenua, ko te whenua ko au!
Go ascend the newly trodden path
With these words Kupe, explorer and tupuna, challenged us to follow his example and seek knowledge of the land. The people of Te Hoiere have taken up this challenge, together climbing a new path, strengthened by love of the land and respect for Papatūānuku.
Community voices are the foundation of the Integrated Catchment Enhancement Plan.
A collective voice
This whakataukī, Haere, kakea te ara poka hou (Go ascend the newly trodden path), is a proverb from a Ngāti Kuia waiata, describing Kupe’s exploration from the mountains to the sea. Today, it's also used to describe the journey of the community, climbing a new path, together.
In 2020-2021, the Te Hoiere community crafted a collective voice into a vision, aspirations, principles and actions during a process of ‘planning by the community for the community’.
These elements reflect over 400 individual voices and 1400 statements which constitute the main content of Te Hoiere's Catchment Enhancement Plan, providing strategic direction for the Project in the coming years.
Te Whāinga | Vision
Ko te whāinga matua ko te whakarauoratanga o te whenua, o ngā wai, o ngā tai moana e matomato ai te tipu, e mauri ora ai te tangata.
We work together to restore the mauri of Te Hoiere land, waters, and coast which flourish, along with peoples’ wellbeing and livelihoods.
Ngā wawata | Aspirations
Te Hoiere/Pelorus Project progresses towards realising community aspirations:
Oranga Ngahere | Native biodiversity flourishes
Te Hoiere/Pelorus forests ring with birdsong. Native plants, birds, bats, snails, and insects flourish. In rivers, streams, estuaries, and inlets, taonga populations are abundant and self-sustaining. Ecosystems are healthy and well-connected providing vital ecological pathways and resilience.
Oranga Wai | Freshwater sustains life
Freshwater is clean and clear, sustaining aquatic life, wildlife and the people that rely on it. Flows preserve and support healthy ecological function through seasonal and annual variations. The changing climate is considered in decision making, to ensure water use does not impede the environment’s resilience.
Oranga Arawai | Waterways are healthy and resilient
Community and industry-led action minimises sediment, nutrient and bacteria loading to levels that allow natural sustainable functioning of the estuary, contributing rivers and streams. The potential for upstream human activities to have downstream impacts is recognised, acknowledged, and effectively managed. The receiving coastal marine areas of the Marlborough Sounds supports and sustains an abundance of life.
Oranga Whenua | Landscape character is preserved
Upper catchments are rugged, wild, pristine and peaceful. Rural catchments maintain an uncrowded character, with a patchwork of protected areas and productive land. People preserve and cherish this diversity while enjoying a flourishing natural environment.
Oranga Ahikā | Te Hoiere is a place of Māori origin and connection
Whakapapa associations with Te Hoiere are respected and celebrated. Ngāti Kuia are acknowledged as ahikā of Te Hoiere awa and moana, a status shared by Rangitāne along the Kaituna awa. Iwi traditions and relationships to te Taiao and wāhi tapu are protected, encouraged, and revitalised through targeted restoration activities, cultural participation and whānau employment. Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Rangitāne o Wairau, Te Ātiawa o te Waka-a-Māui and Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō cultural, spiritual, historical and traditional associations are affirmed and recognised.
Oranga Ahurea | Diverse cultures and experiences are respected and celebrated
Ancestral, cultural, historic and personal knowledge and experience is respected and celebrated across diverse cultures, world views and industries.
Oranga Tangata | People live sustainably with the land
People and communities live and work sustainably in our natural environment. Thriving natural ecosystems support community wellbeing and a diverse and resilient local economy. Drawing on new technologies and innovative techniques enables safeguarding of natural resources that support primary production, processing, and tourism.
Oranga Taonga | People co-create solutions
Communities are united by efforts to restore the mauri and protect taonga of Te Hoiere/Pelorus. People share knowledge, resources and expertise across diverse cultures, world views and industries. They co-create solutions that work for all. Mutual respect creates community wellbeing.
Oranga Whakatau | Decision-making is informed
People participate in research and innovation and draw on external knowledge, enabling co-design of effective solutions. Data collection and access to education and science resources ensures informed decision-making.
Oranga Ngahau | People enjoy the outdoors
Residents and visitors enjoy relaxation and recreation on Te Hoiere land and waterways. There is safe and signposted access to recreation. The beauty of nature inspires creativity.
Oranga Anamata | Future generations benefit
Future generations benefit from a healthy natural world and understand how to sustain and protect this.
Oranga Taiao | Build resilience to climate change
The environment, community and economy are resilient to a changing climate including extreme events. Te Hoiere catchments are an important carbon sink.
Ngā Mātāpono | Principles
Koinei ngā mātāpono o te kaupapa nei | Guiding us are the principles of Te Hoiere/Pelorus Project:
Ki uta, ki tai | From the mountains into the sea
The interconnected land and waters of Te Hoiere will be protected, restored, and enhanced from the mountains into the sea. This approach seeks long-term environmental, cultural, social, and economic outcomes.
Kaupapa Māori | The Māori worldview
Te Reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori/language, protocol and knowledge are embraced.
Kotahitanga | Unity
Our strength is in unity. People plan and work collaboratively with respect and kindness to restore Te Hoiere/Pelorus land and waters.
Mātauranga | Collective knowledge
The knowledge of ancestors, knowledge of Te Hoiere land and waters, people’s experiences and learning are celebrated and shared. Communities access expert knowledge and are actively involved in research, innovation, and decision-making.
Manuka takoto, kawea ake | Taking up the challenge
The Project is adaptable, resilient, and sustainable, future-proofing nature to withstand climate change and other challenges.
Rangatiratanga | Leadership
Robust governance, a sound framework and funding support timely action and reinforce the Project into the future. Monitoring and evaluation ensures swift progress is made and social, economic, cultural, and environmental gains are measured and preserved.
Manuka takoto, kawea ake | Taking up the challenge
Governance
A1. Te Hoiere Kaitiaki Charitable Trust established.
A2: Investigation, development, and implementation of a self-sustaining funding system.
A3. Project communication and community engagement strategies are established and implemented.
A4. Finalise ICEP Storymap and GIS hub managed.
A5. A comprehensive project monitoring and evaluation programme is established and implemented.
A6. An integrated research strategy and research programme and funding strategy developed and implemented.
A7. Community catchment groups are enabled and supported.
Knowledge, learning and innovation
B1. Te Hoiere Pelorus community innovation hub(s) established and managed.
B2. Best land management practice guides developed.
B3. A programme of best land management practice events is developed and delivered.
B4. Te Hoiere restoration guides developed.
B5. Environmental education resources developed.
B6. Kaitiaki Ranger programme developed.
B7. Primary industry education resources developed.
Mātauranga Māori
C1. Ngāti Kuia and Rangitāne ki Wairau interactive cultural maps are developed.
C2. Te Ao Māori stream classification and mapping completed.
C3. Cultural and community monitoring programme implemented.
C4. Species of cultural significance are available for cultural harvest and traditional activities.
C5. Sites and waterways of importance to Tangata Whenua are restored.
C6. The cultural footprint of iwi is visible in the landscape and celebrated.
C7. Vulnerable cultural sites are protected.
C8. Heritage knowledge is retrieved and archived.
C9. Historical environmental footprint researched and understood to inform the reestablishment of taonga species.
C10. Hauora of Tangata Whenua and the community is increased.
Catchment understanding
D1. Erosion vulnerability assessment project established.
D2. Long term water quality monitoring programme developed.
D3. Freshwater fish and macro-invertebrate habitats and populations are understood.
D4. Wetland inventory developed and wetland restoration prioritised.
D5. An integrated terrestrial biodiversity monitoring programme is developed.
D6. Seagrass monitoring programme is developed and implemented.
D7. Catchment condition.
D8. Hydrology monitoring and freshwater research programme developed and implemented.
D9. Refined climate change modelling undertaken, and adaptation strategy implemented.
D10. Storm event monitoring programme developed and implemented.
D11. Fresh Water Management Tool (FWMT) developed.
D12. River geomorphology studies undertaken.
D13. Coastal ecosystem change understood and appropriate responses developed.
D14. Accumulated direct pressures on the estuarine environment investigated.
D15. Emerging pest incursions are detected and managed.
Restoration and Protection of biodiversity and ecosystem function/ Pest control
E1. Mammalian pest control programme (predators) developed and implemented.
E.2 Mammalian pest control programme (ungulates) is developed and implemented.
E.3 Wasp control programme developed and implemented.
E4. Plant pest control programme developed and implemented.
E5. Wilding exotic tree control programme developed and implemented.
E6. Plants for initial planting are sourced.
E7. Seed collection programmes are developed and implemented.
E8. Commercial-scale indigenous plant production nursery established and managed.
E9. Re-vegetation and maintenance programme developed and implemented.
E10. Community restoration projects are supported and expanded.
E11. Incentives and mechanisms to improve protection and management of biodiversity on private land are developed and implemented.
E12. Wetland restoration programme developed and implemented.
E13. High priority long-tailed bat species and habitat protection programme is supported.
E14. Monitoring and predator control is in place to support Whio population recovery.
E15. Biodiversity corridors are developed and enhanced across the catchment.
E16. Threatened species populations and habitat are maintained and enhanced.
E17. Identify, document and protect rare ecosystems.
E18. Fish passage is restored and maintained.
Land-use management
F1. Freshwater quality is maintained and enhanced.
F2. Dung beetles are established across the catchment.
F3. Optimisation of irrigation water plan developed and implemented.
F4. Land transition options investigated.
F5. Sediment mitigation programme developed and implemented.
F6. Riverbank erosion programme developed and implemented.
.F7. Forestry practice, innovation and research programme developed and implemented.
Infrastructure & Services
G1. Urban waterways enhanced.
G2. Capped landfill investigation completed, risk identified and mitigated.
G3. Integrated holistic solid waste management strategy developed and implemented.
Promote Te Hoiere/Pelorus
H1. THP brand developed and promoted.
H2. Wayfinding and signage strategy developed and implemented.
Sustainable Tourism
I1. Sustainable/regenerative Te Hoiere Pelorus tourism strategy developed and implemented.
