In developing Takamatua Domain we need to make sure its heritage and cultural values are protected.
The proposed landscape development plan includes landscaping developments acceptable to the archaeological authority for works on an archaeological site that was granted by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. It also takes into account the Cultural Values Statement from Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd, on behalf of Ōnuku Rūnanga, which documents the cultural effects of the suggested landscaping works on mana whenua and outlines measures we need to take to mitigate any potential impacts.
An archaeologist will monitor the start of earthworks on the Domain, and a Cultural Monitor from Ōnuku Rūnanga may also be present. If cultural material relating to the Māori past is discovered, work will stop and mana whenua will be informed to determine the next steps.
The landscaping design also considers the often wet ground conditions of the site and the effect of probable future sea level rise.
