SUBMISSIONS OPEN: Te Rautaki Wai Ki Tarawera – Restoring Te Mauri o Tarawera Awa ki Te Awa o Te Atua
The submission period is now open for Te Rautaki Wai Ki Tarawera – Restoring Te Mauri o Tarawera Awa ki Te Awa o Te Atua.
This important Strategy Document sets out the vision, aspirations, and objectives for the restoration and wellbeing of our Tarawera River, and gives effect to the Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Act 2022.
Submissions opened: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Submissions close: Monday 25 May 2026, 4pm
We encourage all whānau, hapū, and community members to take the time to read the document and share your whakaaro.
View online:
Hard copies are available at:
Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust (Matatā)
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (Whakatāne)
Tūwharetoa mai Kawerau ki te Tai (Kawerau)
Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa (Rotorua)
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority (Whakarewarewa)
Bay of Plenty Regional Council offices
Whakatāne, Kawerau & Rotorua District Council offices
Make a submission:
Online via tarawera.org.nz
Email: restoringtarawera@gmail.com
Post: C/- Bay of Plenty Regional Council, PO Box 364, Whakatāne 3158
If you would like a hard copy, please email restoringtarawera@gmail.com.
Let’s work together to restore and protect the mauri of our awa for future generations.
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