Aotearoa New Zealand


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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