Under the Reserves Act 1977 the Minister of Conservation vests the reserve, described in the Schedule, in the Hokotehi Moriori Trust (HMT), in trust for historic purposes, subject to the following conditions:

• The cultural and ecological integrity of Taia is preserved and restored.
• No grazing or other farming.
• Wild animals such as feral cats, feral cattle and pigs and invasive plant species shall be controlled and reduced. Populations of other species including black swans and gamebirds may be maintained if there is evidence of long-standing harvest, and subject to appropriate conditions around access and their populations being controlled to levels that do not damage conservation or cultural values.
• Access for eco-tourism may be permitted by the Administrating Body subject to appropriate conditions.
• Vehicle use is restricted to management or other approved purposes.
• Open fires are prohibited because of the fire risk.
• Public access for purposes consistent with the reserve status will not be unduly restricted.
• Planting projects to be jointly agreed by HMT and the Department by the Administrating Body and the Department of Conservation.

Wellington Land District—Chatham Islands District

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Dated at Wellington this 24th day of March 2023.

Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME. Minister of Conservation.