Western Bay of Plenty Heritage Strategy
HERITAGE TOGETHER | Kotahitanga – Orokohanga Poutama
 
A Plan for Heritage across the Western Bay of Plenty,
 including Tauranga City
 
Tēnā koutou,
 
Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamura 
When you understand the past, you know your future
 
Following a survey we conducted last year, and building on that feedback, this second survey is asking what aspects of Western Bay of Plenty heritage you value most and want to see celebrated and conserved – with particular emphasis on heritage education.
 
Our heritage surrounds us daily. It incorporates all aspects of Natural, Cultural and Built heritage. This includes our iwi hapū; our language, music and traditions; our multi-cultural diversity; our coast, rivers, maunga, bushlands and wildlife; our buildings, businesses, archaeological sites and more. It also includes the taonga (treasures) held by private individuals and in places such as the Tauranga Heritage Collection and the Western Bay Museum at Katikati, and other institutions.
 
Taonga Tū | Heritage Bay of Plenty is developing Heritage Together | Kotahitanga - Orokohanga Poutama, the Western Bay of Plenty Heritage Strategy (the Strategy). This is following extensive discussions with numerous heritage organisations and initiatives across our region, including iwi hapū, the business community and all the three councils.
 
The information gathered from this survey will add richness to the Strategy and help guide our region’s heritage priorities for the next five to ten years. Please tell us what YOU value – be part of the continuing story of our community.
 
 
Ngā mihi maioha,
Bruce Farthing – Chair
Taonga Tū | Heritage Bay of Plenty
 

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* 1. What areas of heritage in the Western Bay of Plenty would you like to see reflected in the Strategy?

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* 2. What are the biggest challenges you see facing the establishment of a Western Bay of Plenty Heritage Education Centre?

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* 3. Why is Western Bay of Plenty heritage important to you?
Choose all that feel appropriate.

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* 4. Are you, your whānau or business interested in taking part in a community-wide Heritage Project?

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* 5. If yes, what type of heritage project would interest you to become involved with?

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* 6. What do you see as the main benefits of connecting regional heritage?

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* 7. How can our local heritage sector support Aotearoa New Zealand's histories that will be taught in all schools and kura from 2023?

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* 8. What age groups and sectors do you see benefiting from heritage education and contemporary heritage experiences?

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* 9. Why?

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* 10. If you are currently involved in any heritage projects or activities in the Western Bay of Plenty, please tell us about them.

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* 11. How do you see our community working together to establish a Heritage EducationCentre (inclusive of Science & Technology) that is independent of,  but supported and represented equally by all three councils?

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* 12. What type of heritage experiences and exhibitions would you go to see.

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* 13. How do you envisage an independent Heritage Education Centre would be funded?

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* 14. When would you like to see a Heritage Education Centre open to the Public?

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* 15. Would you like to be added to the Taonga Tū | Heritage Bay of Plenty emailing list to receive local heritage news and event notifications?

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* 16. If yes, contact information please:

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