Heritage & Cultural Preservation

Māori cultural sites

• Pa a Te Moua: Protecting significant Māori Pa site at Takitoa forest
• Rūnanga consultation: Working with local Māori on cultural value protection
• Archaeological surveys: Professional assessment and protection protocols

Historic site protection

• Taratu Mines: Underground coal mine remnants (1884-1947) preserved
• Waipori gold rush: Historic mining remnants and water race systems protected
• Silverstream water race: Accessible historic water infrastructure
• Mining tunnels: Gold mining tunnels on Yellow Ridge Track preserved