Advisory bodies

The Farming Reference Group provides advice, information and recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on matters relating to the well-being of the region's farming communities.

The Farming Reference Group is comprised of up to ten members (two Greater Wellington Regional councillors and up to eight persons appointed by Council on the basis of their relevant experience and skills).

Farming Reference Group Terms of Reference 2022-25

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date_range Published 13 Jan 2023

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The Lower Ruamahanga River Floodplain Management Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of the Wairarapa Committee. The Advisory Committee provide oversight of the development, implementation and review of the Lower Wairarapa Valley Development Scheme and Floodplain Management Plans for the Lower Ruamahanga Valley floodplains. 

It is comprised of two Greater Wellington Regional Council Councillors, including the councillor for the Wairarapa constituency, one elected member nominated by South Wairarapa District Council, one member nominated by Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, one member nominated by Rangitāne ō Wairarapa, and eight members nominated by the existing scheme committees, whom are all appointed by Council.

Lower Ruamahanga Valley Floodplain Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2022-25

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The Upper Ruamahanga River Management Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of the Wairarapa Committee. It provides oversight on the implementation of the Te Kaūru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan.

Upper Ruamahanga River Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2022-25

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The Waiōhine River Plan Advisory Committee is an advisory body of the Wairarapa Committee. It's purpose is to oversee the implementation and operation of the Waiōhine River Plan.

Waiohine River Plan Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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date_range Published 20 Mar 2023

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Members

The Council’s relationship with mana whenua is guided by the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002, Resource Management Act 1991, Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika Claims Settlement Act 2009, and Ngāti Toa Rangātira Claims Settlement Act 2014 and national and regional policy statements and environment standards (e.g. Statement for Freshwater Management 2014).

Ara Tahi is a leadership forum of Greater Wellington Regional Council and its six mana whenua partners. Ara Tahi meets to discuss strategic issues of mutual interest. Ara Tahi members comprise two representatives from each mana whenua authority and usually the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair, Deputy Chair and Chief Executive.

Ara Tahi Terms of Reference 2022-25

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date_range Published 13 Jan 2023

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Greater Wellington Regional Council membership

Councillor Daran Ponter Councillor Adrienne Staples

Group functions

Provides a collective forum to discuss matters of strategic significance and mutual benefit Oversees partnership matters between mana whenua and the Greater Wellington Engages as appropriate with other regional agencies and organisations Provides advice on Greater Wellington’s Treaty obligations Nominates to, and supports mana whenua representatives on, Council Committees and Council Advisory Groups

Memorandum of Partnership

Ara Tahi was instrumental in the development of the Memorandum of Partnership between Tangata Whenua ki Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui and Wellington Regional Council. This memorandum sets out the structural and operational relationship between Greater Wellington Regional Council and mana whenua in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the legislation which gives functions, duties and powers to the Council. Memorandum of Partnership between Tangata Whenua ki Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui and Wellington Regional Council Te Pane Matua Taiao Read more here date_range Published 13 Aug 2021 Download now (PDF 4.9 MB) get_app

The Public Transport Advisory Group is an advisory body to the Transport Committee. It provides advice (from a community perspective) to inform the business of Metlink and the Transport Committee. The Chair of the Public Transport Advisory Group is a non-voting member of the Transport Committee.

More information

Please email ptag@gw.govt.nz if you have any questions or would like more information.

The Whaitua Kāpiti Committee has responsibility to develop the Kāpiti Whaitua Implementation Plan (WIP).

The Whaitua Kāpiti Committee was disestablished 1 November 2024.

Whaitua Kāpiti Committee Terms of Reference 2022-25

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date_range Published 13 Jan 2023

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The Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Reference Group is tasked with monitoring progress on the implementation of the Whaitua Implementation Programme for Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

The Whaitua Te Whangaui-a-Tara Reference Group was disestablished 1 July 2024.

Whatiau Te Whanganui-a-Tara Reference Group Terms of Reference 2022-2025

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date_range Published 05 Jul 2023

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