Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan iwi and hapū engagement

The Waikato Regional Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan 2021–2024* outlines how we minimise environmental and cultural harm from marine oil spill incidents by containing and cleaning up spills quickly and efficiently, with help from key partners and people.

*We acknowledge the current plan may have some outdated contacts or references, those are currently under review

We always want to improve what we do. This is why we want to hear from tangata whenua as we update our plan. Enabling local iwi and hapū to participate in oil spill operations is critical to protecting the marine environment.

We have identified some key areas where we could improve our iwi involvement and engagement, but we want to ask you, as an iwi and hapū representative, for your thoughts so we can adjust the plan accordingly.

This survey should take around five to 10 minutes to complete.

Early notification and communication

What is the best way to notify your iwi/hapū that an incident has occurred?

What are the best channels for marine spill operation teams to share ongoing information and updates?

Inclusive planning and training

What training and resources might help members of your iwi/hapū to participate in spill response activities?

Cultural sensitivity and respect

What is the best way to provide awareness of culturally significant sites that may be endangered in an oil spill event?

What cultural practices should be adhered to in an oil spill operation?

Collaborative decision-making

Do you think your iwi is adequately represented in decision-making processes during marine spill operations. If not, why?

How can response planners adopt a co-management approach where possible, allowing iwi to take on leadership roles?

Post-event evaluation and feedback

What is the best way to include your iwi/hapū in post-operation debriefing sessions to discuss outcomes, challenges, and areas for improvement?

Resource accessibility

What is the best way for response planners to ensure iwi have access to necessary information to effectively participate in response efforts?

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How can iwi best be financially compensated for support or resources to cover the costs associated with their involvement in spill response activities (actual and contingency planning)?

Contact details

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Name

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Contact number

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Iwi/hapū

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Area(s) of interest (Coromandel, West Coast, Hauraki, Waipā, Matamata-Piako)

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