Poipoia supports your work in centering Taiao

Poipoia provides a full spectrum of services, from policy, planning and consenting support to on the ground Taiao project management and restoration, we have an experienced team ready to provide helpful and bespoke advice to your unique needs. We specialise in freshwater and oceans, geothermal and climate change matters. We also have strong expertise in wānanga facilitation and hui with bilingual staff available to support your te reo requirements. Poipoia specialised in engaging in advocacy efforts to influence policy and decision-making at local, regional, and national levels, ensuring that the interests and rights of our Taiao are represented and protected

Planning Advice

Poipoia provides innovative options to deliver outcomes through planning to support your work within the resource management system. Iwi and hapū management plans, submissions, consent facilitation and supporting councils to make your policy fit for purpose are some of our focus areas.

We provide support to keep up to date on fast moving reforms and assisting you to prepare and participate where needed.

Poipoia delivers fast and technically sound advice on all planning kaupapa.

Access to experts

Poipoia is part of the Access to Experts (A2E) panel and can be requested through the Access to Experts portal. A2E is a free service designed to provide funding support for Freshwater Management and Planning initiatives.

“We link iwi and Māori, regional council staff, and local community and catchment groups with freshwater experts who can offer guidance and support on a wide range of topics, including nutrients, sediment, wetlands, and mahinga kai.”

If you have a freshwater project that could benefit from expert input, you’re encouraged to request Poipoia to deliver this mahi alongside you.

Cultural Impact and Values assessments

CIA's are invaluable tools, if done correctly. Poipoia are experts in developing CIA's which reflect the voice of the affected tangata whenua.

When CIA's accurately detail the position of mana whenua, the solutions are within reach and can enable a deep and long-lasting relationship with tangata whenua partners.

Mana whakahono a Rohe Agreements and Arrangements with whānau, hapū and iwi and Te Tiriti partners

Poipoia have negotiated successfully Joint Mangement Agreements and Mana Whakahono a Rohe Agreements between Iwi, hapū and Councils. We are able to successfully navigate the complexities to help facilitate outcomes at a system level to improve the state of relationships and Taiao in communities.