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Taputapuatea
State Highway 25, Buffalo Beach, WHITIANGA
Private
Wāhi Tapu Area
List No. 9587
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State Highway 25, Buffalo Beach, WHITIANGA
Private
Wāhi Tapu Area
List No. 9587
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Wāhi Tapu Area
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
9587
Date Entered
14th April 2011
Date of Effect
14th April 2011
City/District Council
Thames-Coromandel District
Region
Waikato Region
Extent of List Entry
The extent of registration includes the land described as Lots 1-2 85877 (RTs SA68A/711-712), Lot 2 15745 (RT SA22C/973),Lot 1 DPS 24558 (NZGZ 22 July 1982, p.2437, Buffalo Beach Scenic Res), Lot 3 DPS 26491 (Rec Res), Lot 3 DPS 24558 (Rec. Access to the hill top Pa, Te Wahine Moeroa o Taputapuatea, is through the Whitianga Camping Ground on Bongard Street. The wahi tapu area extends west towards Taputapuatea stream, River Crescent and Cook Drive and south down Buffalo Beach Road.
Legal description
Lots 1-2 85877 (RTs SA68A/711-712), Lot 2 15745 (RT SA22C/973),Lot 1 DPS 24558 (NZ Gazette 22 July 1982, p.2437, Buffalo Beach Scenic Reserve), Lots 1-3 DPS 4704 (NZ Gazette 1959 p.803, Rec Reserve), Lot 3 DPS 26491 (Rec Reserve), Lot 3 DPS 24558 (Rec Reserve), Lot 6 DP 373913 (RT 317126, Rec Reserve), Lot 11 DP 6340 (Rec Reserve), Lot 10 DP 6340 (Esplanade Reserve), Lot 12 DPS 15745 (Esplanade Reserve), North Auckland Land District.
Location Description
The wahi tapu area at the northern boundary encompases 5-6 Bongard Road and heads south east down Buffalo Beach Road along Taputapuatea stream out towards the river mouth. On the south west boundary the extent trails the stream along Buffalo Beach Road heading north towards Mariners Place and River Crescent
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Wāhi Tapu Area
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
9587
Date Entered
14th April 2011
Date of Effect
14th April 2011
City/District Council
Thames-Coromandel District
Region
Waikato Region
Extent of List Entry
The extent of registration includes the land described as Lots 1-2 85877 (RTs SA68A/711-712), Lot 2 15745 (RT SA22C/973),Lot 1 DPS 24558 (NZGZ 22 July 1982, p.2437, Buffalo Beach Scenic Res), Lot 3 DPS 26491 (Rec Res), Lot 3 DPS 24558 (Rec. Access to the hill top Pa, Te Wahine Moeroa o Taputapuatea, is through the Whitianga Camping Ground on Bongard Street. The wahi tapu area extends west towards Taputapuatea stream, River Crescent and Cook Drive and south down Buffalo Beach Road.
Legal description
Lots 1-2 85877 (RTs SA68A/711-712), Lot 2 15745 (RT SA22C/973),Lot 1 DPS 24558 (NZ Gazette 22 July 1982, p.2437, Buffalo Beach Scenic Reserve), Lots 1-3 DPS 4704 (NZ Gazette 1959 p.803, Rec Reserve), Lot 3 DPS 26491 (Rec Reserve), Lot 3 DPS 24558 (Rec Reserve), Lot 6 DP 373913 (RT 317126, Rec Reserve), Lot 11 DP 6340 (Rec Reserve), Lot 10 DP 6340 (Esplanade Reserve), Lot 12 DPS 15745 (Esplanade Reserve), North Auckland Land District.
Location Description
The wahi tapu area at the northern boundary encompases 5-6 Bongard Road and heads south east down Buffalo Beach Road along Taputapuatea stream out towards the river mouth. On the south west boundary the extent trails the stream along Buffalo Beach Road heading north towards Mariners Place and River Crescent
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
The pa site, Te Wahine Moeroa o Taputapuatea is owned by Mr Robert and Mrs Helen Scott and access to the property is via the Whitianga Camping Ground. The site record form indicates that the pa was destroyed by earthworks however there are remnants of a ditch located on the west side of the Scott’s garage The existing camping ground is owned by Buffalo Beach Investment Limited is currently on the property market. 14. This proposed wahi tapu area contains three recorded archaeological sites in the New Zealand Archaeological Association Site Recording Scheme - T11/318 (Pa), T11/491 (Midden/Terraces). T11/914 (Midden) Taputapuatea is not listed in the Thames Coromandel District Plan or the Environment Waikato Regional Plan. Buffalo Beach Scenic Reserve (Lot 1 DP 24558 - NZGZ 1982, p.2437) Recreation Reserves (Lot 3 DPS 26491, Lot 3 DP 24558, Lot 11 SP 6340, Lots 1-3 DPS 4704, and Lot 6 DP 373913 (CT 317126) Esplanade Reserves (Lot 10 DP 6340, Lot 12 DPS 15745) Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
The pa site, Te Wahine Moeroa o Taputapuatea is owned by Mr Robert and Mrs Helen Scott and access to the property is via the Whitianga Camping Ground. The site record form indicates that the pa was destroyed by earthworks however there are remnants of a ditch located on the west side of the Scott’s garage The existing camping ground is owned by Buffalo Beach Investment Limited is currently on the property market. 14. This proposed wahi tapu area contains three recorded archaeological sites in the New Zealand Archaeological Association Site Recording Scheme - T11/318 (Pa), T11/491 (Midden/Terraces). T11/914 (Midden) Taputapuatea is not listed in the Thames Coromandel District Plan or the Environment Waikato Regional Plan. Buffalo Beach Scenic Reserve (Lot 1 DP 24558 - NZGZ 1982, p.2437) Recreation Reserves (Lot 3 DPS 26491, Lot 3 DP 24558, Lot 11 SP 6340, Lots 1-3 DPS 4704, and Lot 6 DP 373913 (CT 317126) Esplanade Reserves (Lot 10 DP 6340, Lot 12 DPS 15745) Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
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