Objectives and Vision

• To retain and enhance the varied landscape qualities of the district
• To protect and enhance the natural resources within the district that are valued for their intrinsic, scientific, educational and recreational values
• To recognise, protect and enhance significant heritage resources which are valued as part of the District's heritage

Overview

	Te Aroha Character Area Te Te Aroha Character area has a special conservation zoning to protect its unique array of historic buildings and places. Over the years the Council has spent a large sum of money on maintaining and restoring many heritage features in the Te Aroha area.
	Historic Buildings and Places While many historic sites were lost as a result of development in the district prior to formal protection, the Historic Places Trust Register and the District Place Heritage Register no protect a total of 80 significant buildings and places. There have only been a small percentage of losses or modifications since the register was notified in 1995. The Council offer financial incentives and assistance to maintain heritage features.
	Archaeological Sites The district plan protects 10 archaeologial sites. These sites include middens and pa sites. These sites are registered in the Historical Places Register.
	Culturally Significant Sites The district plan register lists and protects 77 cuturally significant sites. These sites include Pa Sites, Urupa (burial site), and Marae's. These sites have been identified in consultation with local iwi.