Heritage New Zealand seeks public input

Heritage New Zealand seeks public input

Heritage New Zealand is seeking the public’s views on how best the organisation can continue to promote, protect and identify heritage.

Five general statements of policy are being prepared to guide Heritage New Zealand’s work in the administration of archaeological sites, the historic places it cares for, the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero (formerly the Register of Historic Places), the new National Historic Landmarks List/Nga Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ona Korero Tuturu and its statutory advocacy role.

It is an opportunity for the public to have their say on how Heritage New Zealand identifies and recognises significant heritage, manages heritage properties, assesses applications for the modification of archaeological sites, inputs into planning processes and provides advice to owners of heritage properties. The statements of policy are available online at www.heritage.org.nz and from our offices in Kerikeri, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The public have until 17 April to make written The draft policies have been prepared following the process set out in the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and the policies will be finalised by 20 November 2015.

Letters have been sent to key stakeholders – including iwi, central and local government, industry and heritage groups – seeking feedback on the draft policies. A series of consultation hui will take place at 15 locations nationwide in February and March. Heritage New Zealand is also writing to New Zealand Heritage List property owners to advise them of the recent changes to the List and to seek feedback on “We encourage everyone to make a submission because it is our collective heritage we are looking out for,” says National Heritage Policy Manager Nicola Jackson. “All comments are welcomed as they can, and do, add to our understanding of heritage issues.”

Following the public notification period submissions will be considered and the draft policies revised by Heritage New Zealand. The draft policies will then be considered by Heritage New Zealand’s Maori Heritage Council and Board for final approval.

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