Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Ruanui
Sites Transferred to Ngati Ruanui
Four areas of significance to Ngati Ruanui - one hectare of the Tarere Conservation Area, the Maben Conservation Area (subject to an easement in favour of Trustpower for hydro purposes), the Pukemoko Pa site within the Otoki Gorge Scenic Reserve, and the Kaikura Conservation Area - will be returned to Ngati Ruanui. These sites total approximately 10 ha. Part of the bed of Lake Kaikura owned by the Crown (subject to protection for existing lawful use and access) will also be returned to Ngati Ruanui.
One other area of significance to Ngati Ruanui, the Makino Scenic Reserve, will be vested in Ngati Ruanui to administer under the Reserves Act.
The South Taranaki District Council and the Stratford District Council have also agreed to transfer to Ngati Ruanui the Turuturu Mokai Historic Reserve (subject to the protection of the memorial cairn and public access to that cairn) and the land on which the Whakaahurangi Marae is located.

 

Settlement Deed of Between the Crown and Ngati Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Sites To Be Transferred And Advisory Body
Five areas of special significance to Ngäti Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) will be returned to the iwi. These are:
Te Atua Reretahi (in the Rotoma Forest Conservation Area);
Otitapu Lookout (in the Lake Rotoma Scenic Reserve);
Te Wahieroa (in the Western Whakatane Coastal Recreation Reserve);
Te Kaukahiwi o Tirotirowhetu (in the Parimahana Scenic Reserve); and
Whakapaukorero (in the Matatä Scenic Reserve).
These sites total approximately 66 hectares. Te Wahieroa, Parimahana and Whakapaukorero will remain reserved under the Reserves Act in order to protect the conservation values of the sites and maintain public access. Otitapu Lookout will be subject to a Protected Private Land Agreement to protect conservation values. Te Atua Reretahi will be subject to a conservation covenant to protect conservation values.
In addition, a Joint Advisory Committee will be established over the Matatä Scenic Reserve and the Matatä Wildlife Refuge Reserve. This committee will be made up of equal numbers of members nominated by Ngäti Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) and the Department of Conservation.

 

Project Recognised for Raising Archaeological Awareness
The New Zealand Archaeological Association has recognised the visitor centre at Cornwall Park for its contribution to making archaeological heritage more accessible.
The Association makes biennial awards for public archaeology recognising contributions to site protection and raising public awareness of archaeology. A 2002-2003 award has gone to the Cornwall Park Trust Board for its visitor centre.
Association President Garry Law said;
“ The extension to the visitor centre at Cornwall Park concentrates on the Maori history of One Tree Hill from an archaeological perspective. It uses digital reconstructions of what the site may have looked like when occupied to its fullest extent. The Board commissioned a precision survey and professional interpretation to ensure the reconstruction was accurate.
“They can be viewed in video form and on interactive computer screens that allow visitors to explore many aspects of the site and the ancient tools that have been found there. The project uses the latest techniques in presentation and interpretation. It is a world class facility.
“Maungakiekie is a very large site and illustrates to archaeologists the importance of the Auckland isthmus to Maori. Visiting the centre should allow many others to share in that appreciation, said Mr Law.
The project was undertaken as part of the centennial of the gifting of the park to the people of New Zealand. The visitor centre, Huia Lodge, is open daily. There is no entry charge.
The Association has made a second award to the Freeflow Alliance for the attention archaeological heritage was given in the inner city motorway upgrade projects.

Tuesday, June 03, 2003