Clough & Associates Ltd. Page 6 Union Hill Heritage Management Plan INTRODUCTION, CONTINUED Stakeholders, continued Department of Conservation (DOC): DOC manages the land to the west of the WGCL block along Mill Stream, which also contains various remains related to the mining industry. Hauraki District Council (HDC): HDC is responsible for ensuring the sustainable management of historic heritage within the district through its District Plan provisions. HDC has granted land use consent to mine under Union Hill for the Trio mining operation and for the installation of public walkways and signage, subject to various conditions. HDC also owns land near Union Hill on Baker Street and Barry Road. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (Heritage NZ): Heritage NZ promotes the protection of New Zealand’s heritage, and has listed the group of air agitation cyanide tanks on Union Hill as a Category I Historic Place (no. 135). Heritage NZ also has a statutory role under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 (HNZPTA) relating to pre-1900 archaeological remains on Union Hill. Ngati Tamatera: Waihi is within the wider rohe of Ngati Tamatera. Ngati Hako: Waihi is also within the rohe of Ngati Hako. Vision Waihi Trust (VWT): The VWT developed out of the WCCC1 and in consultation with other community groups has prepared a ‘Union Hill Visitor Experience draft concept plan’ (2009). Waihi Heritage Vision (WHV): WHV developed out of the WCCC, and is focused on identifying, researching, recording and preserving Waihi’s heritage sites. Waihi Walkways: The group’s mission is to create a series of linked public walkways around the Waihi and Ohinemuri District. The organisation contributed to the development of the VWT ‘Union Hill Visitor Experience draft concept plan’ (2009). And the local community generally. A draft (2012) version of this plan was referred to the various stakeholders for comment and amendments made where appropriate. Continued on next page 1The Waihi Community Consultation Committee (WCCC) was established by WGCL in 2003 at the request of HDC. The committee comprised 23 nominated members of the community. The WCCC developed a concept titled ‘Waihi’s Golden Legacy. A 2020 Vision for the future of Waihi’ (2004) that includes a Heritage and Wildlife Park at Union Hill.
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