He Whetū Mārama

He Whetū Mārama is a framework that guides the Environmental Protection Authority

in the undertaking of its statutory and other obligations to Māori.

Wawata

The unique relationship of Māori to the environment informs EPA decision making.

Mātāpono

He Whetū Mārama is guided by four key Treaty of Waitangi principles.

The principle of active The principle of

The principle of
PARTNERSHIP
requires that the EPA acts
reasonably, honourably,
and in good faith to
ensure the making of
informed decisions on
matters affecting the
interests of Māori.
PROTECTION PARTICIPATION
requires the EPA to informs the development
take positive steps of EPA strategy, policy, The principle of
to ensure that Māori and process that enables
interests, knowledge, the effective engagement
POTENTIAL
recognises that EPA
and experience are and input of Māori.
decision making and
valued in its decision
activities have impacts
making and activities.
on the direction for future
growth and development
in a Māori cultural and
economic setting.

Tukunga Iho

INFORMED PRODUCTIVE
DECISION MAKING RELATIONSHIPS
EPA policy, process, and decision The EPA maintains relationships
making is fully and effectively that ensure Māori are productively
informed by Māori perspectives. involved in its decision making
and associated activities.
• Cultural and Treaty assessment
of applications and proposals. • Applicant and industry
relationship management
• Ngā Kaihautū advice and assessment
and engagement facilitation.
of the decision-making process
generally and for specific • Iwi partnership management.
applications or proposals.
• Te Herenga maintenance
• Decision-maker and staff training and management.
and guidance to support the effective
• Applicant training and guidance.
input of Māori perspectives.
• Māori training and guidance.
• Operational policy, process, and
guidelines that provide for the
effective involvement of Māori.