Waipoua Forest -information/access to archeological sites
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From: Cameron Waugh
Dear Department of Conservation,
I am writing to you under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 to request information regarding the archaeological findings in Waipoua Forest, specifically concerning the research conducted by Michael Taylor in 1988.
I am interested in understanding why the archaeological information gathered by Michael Taylor has been deemed restricted and why there is an embargo on accessing the archives until 2063. Additionally, I seek clarification on why public access to the ruins in Waipoua Forest is restricted.
Preservation of archaeological sites is undoubtedly paramount for the conservation of our cultural heritage and historical significance. However, it is essential for the public to comprehend why access to such information and sites is restricted. Understanding the rationale behind these restrictions can foster appreciation and awareness of the delicate balance between preservation and public access.
Could you please provide me with the reasons behind both the restriction on archaeological information and the limitations on public access to the ruins in Waipoua Forest? Additionally, I am keen to learn about any specific protocols or regulations governing access to archaeological findings in New Zealand, particularly those pertaining to Waipoua Forest.
I look forward to receiving your response
Yours faithfully,
Cameron Waugh
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Second doc, page 76, paragraphs 2.
"Much material that was produced during the life of the project was management-
orientated and took the form of unpublished reports or file notes. These reports are
available on request from agencies that hold them. Many of the reports are available
from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust digital library. Material transferred to
National Archives was initially embargoed until 2063, but all restrictions were
removed in 1996. No good evidence have been produced to support the claims that
"celtic" occupation preceded Maori occupation (For a brief critical overview of the
celtic theory see Riddell (2004)."
Doc 1 provides the explored sites and conditions.
Based on the findings, restricted access to sites was done so due to:
Public vs Private property issues + difficult landscape + Pine/logging areas = dangerous.
Due to the conditions of the sites, people wanting to have a nosy is not worth the further destruction of these sights that the tribe hold in historical and sacred/spiritual significance.
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