The area is of historical significance for a range of reasons but primarily:
- The Abel Tasman Monument which acknowledges the first and only visit by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman to Golden Bay in 1642.
- The establishment of the Port and associated quarry by Golden Bay Cement in 1908 which provided significant employment for the area and contributed to large scale change in landforms and land uses.
The issue in relation to historic heritage is the protection of these historical values and integration of them into future uses of the land and area.
Current and future spatial issues
There is a need to recognise and protect historical values. Expand for detail:
There is a need to identify where specific historic heritage sites are located within the Structure Plan area (and ensure there are mechanisms in place to protect these areas).
Response to Issues
There are a range of responses that would address many of the issues identified in the Report.
