Ropu Arahi Mahi Whakawhitinga Transition Advisory Group (TAG)

Photo: Gisborne District Council

Our region has taken a strong step toward protecting our whenua and supporting sustainable land use with the launch of Transition Guidelines for Sustainable Land Use developed by the Transition Advisory Group (TAG).

The guidelines are a result of months of collaboration by the TAG – a locally led, cross-sector group made up of farmers, Māori landowners, forestry representatives, those with environmental interests and experts from Gisborne District Council and the Ministry for Primary Industries.

TAG was set up in 2024 to develop guidelines for transitioning erosion-prone land into permanent vegetation cover. The group is a direct response to the long-term erosion and land management challenges identified in the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use.

“As kaitiaki, we take a long-term view of sustainable land use. We understand the relationship between whānau and whenua and the need to look after both in a much more balanced way. We must transition land use over time to ensure we achieve a more stable landscape and reduce the harm current practices have on our rohenga.” - Hilton Collier, CEO Tairāwhiti Whenua.

Read more about the guidelines on Gisborne District Council's website here: https://tinyurl.com/gdctag