Notification of Topuni for Matakaea/Shag Point Pursuant to section 243 (3) of the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 the Minister of Conservation hereby notifies that the area described in the Schedule hereto has been declared to be Tpuni by section 238 of the Act. Pursuant to section 239 of the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 the Crown acknowledges the Ngai Tahu values in relation to this Tpuni. The provisions of the Act which relate to Tpuni are sections 237 to 253, inclusive. Further details of the Ngai Tahu values may be found in Schedules 80 to 93 of the Act and the areas declared to be Tpuni are shown on the allocation plans appended to the Deed of Settlement between Te Rnanga o Ngai Tahu and the Crown dated 21 November 1997. The following specific principles, which are set out in attachments 12.130 to 12.143 of the deed of settlement, have been agreed between Te Rnanga o Ngai Tahu and the Crown for each site to avoid harm to or the diminishing of Ngai Tahu values related to each Tpuni: (a) Encouragement of respect for Ngai Tahu's association with each Tpuni; (b) Accurate portrayal of Ngai Tahu's association with each Tpuni; and (c) Recognition of Ngai Tahu's relationship with whi tapu and whi taonga, including archaeological sites. In addition to these principles the following specific principle applies to the Tpuni for Matakaea/Shag Point: (d) Recognition of Ngai Tahu's relationship with the pounamu resource, as given effect through the Ngai Tahu (Pounamu Vesting) Act 1997. Further, pursuant to clause 12.5.10 of the deed of settlement, the Director-General of Conservation has determined that the following actions will be taken by the Department of Conservation in relation to the specific principles applicable to Matakaea/Shag Point: (a) Encouragement of respect for Ngai Tahu's association with Matakaea/Shag Point Staff, conservation board members, concessionaires and the public will be provided with information about the Ngai Tahu values and the existence of the Tpuni over Matakaea/Shag Point; Educational material will be made available to visitors to Matakaea/Shag Point asking that they picnic only in designated areas as there are urupa in the reserve which are tapu to Ngai Tahu; A review of conditions to be applied generally to new concessions will be undertaken; The removal of all rubbish and wastes from Matakaea/Shag Point will be encouraged; The department will ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that it disposes of wate, particularly human waste, in a way that minimises the risk of contamination of waterways; and Te Rnanga will be consulted about the siting and design of new structures, and particular regard had to its views. (b) Accurate portrayal of Nai Tahu's association with Matakaea/Shag Point; The department will ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that Nai Tahu's association with Matakaea/Shag Point is accurately portrayed in all of its new public information and interpretative material; and The department will consult with Te Rnanga in the provision of its new public information or interpretative material, and as far as reasonably practicable, will only use Nai Tahu cultural information with the consent of Te Rnanga. (c) Recognition of Nai Tahu's relationship with whi tapu, including archaeological sites Significant earthworks and disturbances of soil and/or vegetation will be avoided wherever possible; and Where significant earthworks and disturbances of soil and/or vegetation cannot be avoided, Te Rnanga will be consulted and particular regard will be had to its relevant policies, including those relating to Koiwi Tangata (unidentified human remains) and archaeological and rock art sites. Schedule The area known as Matakaea Recreation Reserve and Onewhenua Historic Reserve, as shown on Allocation Plan M.S. 9 (S.O. 24686 Otago Land District). Dated at Wellington this 25th day of February 1999. NICK SMITH, Minister of Conservation. (DOC Ref H.O. LEG 0177, C.O. SLM 011)2