2024-NZEnvC-047-Waste-Management-NZ-Limited-v-Hauraki-District-Council.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]
...interpretation is agreed: a) The term sites of significance to Māori refers to the range of heritage items that need identification and protection, be that an archaeological site, group of sites, waahi tapu, land of high spiritual significance, traditional site, etc. This is an ordinary term that isn’t defined in the District Plan. b) The term Areas of Significance to Māori refers to the District Plan policy instrument (or the method) used as part of the District Plan framework...