World Heritage Site: Tongariro National Park
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHE863C79A5B7
Summary
New Zealand's architectural conservation efforts highlight its innovative approaches to preserving Indigenous Māori heritage, as demonstrated by the ICOMOS New Zealand Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Heritage Value. This study examines how the country balances strong private property rights with heritage protection, while navigating challenges like seismic activity and resource management legislation. It also underscores the significance of Tongariro National Park, the first World Heritage site inscribed as an associative cultural landscape, reflecting New Zealand's unique contributions to global heritage conservation.
Citation
Stubbs, J. H., Chapman, W., Gatley, J., King, R., & Englehardt, R. A. (2023). Aotearoa New Zealand. Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, 220–327. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003129455-5
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