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Council, in partnership with Hapū Group Kō Rōpu, have developed a Cultural Concept Plan to protect and enhance the cultural, environmental, historical, and recreational values of this significant reserve.
The plan builds on the foundations of the 2010 Cultural Assessment and the Kauri Point Historic Reserve Concept Development Plan. It reflects a shared commitment to kaitiakitanga – ensuring the reserve is cared for, protected, and respected.
Our goal is to safeguard this taonga, while maintaining respectful access and enjoyment for current and future generations.
Hapū Vision
Re-establish a living cultural presence at Te Kauri for present and future generations
Create a world-class facility that acknowledges mana Māori and mana tūpuna
Reconnect people to the land by bringing to life the stories of Te Kauri and its people
What’s proposed?
Together, we aim to restore and celebrate the cultural, environmental, historical, and recreational significance of Te Kauri – weaving together heritage, restoration, and community connection to ensure it remains a living, breathing landscape. A place of learning, reflection, and celebration for generations to come.
All proposed works and activities within the reserve aim to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
Partnership and Co-management: Strengthen relationships between Council and hapū through shared decision-making, management, and ongoing collaboration.
Cultural Restoration: Embed the identity, stories, and values of tangata whenua through cultural design, interpretation, and features such as pou, waharoa, and place names.
Environmental Protection and Restoration: Restore native ecosystems, protect significant sites, and safeguard the mauri (life force) of the land and waters.
Preservation and Enhancement: Protect and revitalise culturally and historically significant areas including pā sites, springs, wetlands, and coastal areas.
Education and Learning: Provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the history, ecology, and cultural heritage of Te Kauri through interpretation, guided tours, and potentially a whare mātauranga (learning and visitor centre).
Visitor Experience: Create respectful and meaningful experiences that reflect the unique cultural and natural identity of the reserve.
Ongoing Maintenance and Sustainability: Ensure the reserve is cared for in ways that align with marae-based guardianship practices.
Council, in partnership with Hapū Group Kō Rōpu, have developed a Cultural Concept Plan to protect and enhance the cultural, environmental, historical, and recreational values of this significant reserve.
The plan builds on the foundations of the 2010 Cultural Assessment and the Kauri Point Historic Reserve Concept Development Plan. It reflects a shared commitment to kaitiakitanga – ensuring the reserve is cared for, protected, and respected.
Our goal is to safeguard this taonga, while maintaining respectful access and enjoyment for current and future generations.
Hapū Vision
Re-establish a living cultural presence at Te Kauri for present and future generations
Create a world-class facility that acknowledges mana Māori and mana tūpuna
Reconnect people to the land by bringing to life the stories of Te Kauri and its people
What’s proposed?
Together, we aim to restore and celebrate the cultural, environmental, historical, and recreational significance of Te Kauri – weaving together heritage, restoration, and community connection to ensure it remains a living, breathing landscape. A place of learning, reflection, and celebration for generations to come.
All proposed works and activities within the reserve aim to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
Partnership and Co-management: Strengthen relationships between Council and hapū through shared decision-making, management, and ongoing collaboration.
Cultural Restoration: Embed the identity, stories, and values of tangata whenua through cultural design, interpretation, and features such as pou, waharoa, and place names.
Environmental Protection and Restoration: Restore native ecosystems, protect significant sites, and safeguard the mauri (life force) of the land and waters.
Preservation and Enhancement: Protect and revitalise culturally and historically significant areas including pā sites, springs, wetlands, and coastal areas.
Education and Learning: Provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the history, ecology, and cultural heritage of Te Kauri through interpretation, guided tours, and potentially a whare mātauranga (learning and visitor centre).
Visitor Experience: Create respectful and meaningful experiences that reflect the unique cultural and natural identity of the reserve.
Ongoing Maintenance and Sustainability: Ensure the reserve is cared for in ways that align with marae-based guardianship practices.
