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Heritage

The following provides an overview of what this chapter is about and key outcomes sought. To view the chapter in its entirety please download the chapter from the attached pdf.

Introduction / Resource Description

Heritage is defined in the Resource Management Act 1991, and essentially includes items or places that have significance to the community, because of their associations with the past. Heritage includes those man-made objects that through our history give us a sense of our cultural identity.

The Kaipara District is steeped in history, being one of the first areas settled by Maori and also the focus of early European exploration. It has an extensive range of archaeological sites principally related to Maori occupation. Numerous pa sites, terraces, pits and middens are present along the coasts as well as some inland areas. There are also a few sites from the timber milling and gum digging areas including camps and other workings. Some of the recorded archaeological sites are of national significance, including several pa sites and extensive stone structures and agricultural remnants in the Waipoua Valley.

The Kaipara District contains a large number of historic buildings which remain from the early pioneering days and its more recent history. Although many impressive buildings have been lost over the years, several important examples of early architectural styles are present. Nearly all of the buildings concerned are privately owned and maintained.

How to Use This Chapter of the District Plan

This Chapter contains the Issues, Objectives, Policies, Methods, Outcomes, Rules, Performance Standards and Assessment Criteria relating specifically to Heritage. These only apply if you have an identified heritage resource or Area of Significance to Maori on your property, which are shown in Map Series 2 of the District Plan Maps. Heritage Rules only apply for Category A heritage resources.

In any instance where the rules in this Chapter overlap with (or duplicate) a rule in the Zone Chapters, the rules in this Chapter will take precedence.

You may also want to use this Chapter if are proposing to protect a heritage resource (e.g. if you are preparing a major resource consent or you are seeking a bonus lot for a subdivision).

Before you use this Chapter of the District Plan, check:

       That the area for use or development has a Category A heritage resource or Area of Significance to Maori on it (Map Series 2):
       If it doesn’t the rules of this Chapter don’t apply – though you may want to look at this Chapter for voluntary heritage resource protection, assessing the effects of a resource consent or if you are seeking a ‘bonus lot’ for subdivision;
       If it does, you need to look at the relevant Rules of this Chapter first and then the Rules for the zone your property is in (Map Series 1).

Heritage Outcomes

  • An improved level of knowledge and understanding of heritage resources.
  • Avoidance of unnecessary modification of archaeological sites.
  • Recognition and retention of the heritage values of identified historic buildings, objects, or features.
  • Knowledge and understanding of sites of cultural significance to Maori.
  • Recognition and retention of the Maori values relating to sites of cultural significance.
  • Active involvement by Maori in decision making about, and management of, Areas of Significance to Maori.

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