The Schedule of Issues of Significance (IoS) is a statutory document that guides the Board’s advocacy to Auckland Council, Local Boards and Council-Controlled Organisations, for and on behalf of Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

In the face of COVID-19, for Māori to genuinely feel that we are as the Prime Minister says, “all in this together”, we say, “He waka eke noa”, we rise together, fall together, work together, keep going together.

The potentially severe impact the COVID-19 virus may have on Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau is of great concern to the Board.  Chair, David Taipari, says the Board is working closely with Auckland Council to ensure Council is doing all that it must to protect not only Māori directly employed by Council and Council owned organisations, but all Māori living and working in the region.

Incorporating Māori cultural values and aspirations into all aspects of Council decision-making and planning for the future development of Tāmaki Makaurau has positive benefits for all Aucklanders.  

The Māori Value Reports, launched online today, promote the idea that a Māori worldview can positively contribute to Council policies and plans in a way that is meaningful and affirming of Māori interests and in doing so, provides benefits to everyone. 

The Independent Māori Statutory Board has submitted to the government panel reviewing the resource management system.  Based on its Auckland’s experience it has advocated for a strengthened Treaty approach, with Māori being part of decision-making on spatial planning to transform the resource management system.

Due to the CoronaVirus cases in Tāmaki Makaurau, the scheduled KĀINGA Summit on  30 - 31 March 2020, has had to be POSTPONED. A rescheduled date will be released very soon.

The Summit will provide an opportunity to report back on the Kāinga Strategic Action Plan, reflecting on progress and challenges in 2019 and plans for the future.