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document known and predicted areas of archaeological sensitivity and
known disturbed areas. This plan will be updated as new information becomes available.

. Damage or intervention to archaeological sites will be avoided and any impact will be strictly
managed through approved works only, in conjunction with archaeological supervision.

. New development, works and maintenance activities which involve substantial ground disturbance
will be preceded by a site specific assessment of archaeological sensitivity (informed by the
Archaeological Zoning Plan).

. New development, works and maintenance will be designed and managed to avoid or minimise
impact on archaeological resources. This will include a willingness to make changes during works
when archaeological features are encountered.

. Impact on archaeological resources will be taken into account in assessing the overall heritage and
environmental impacts of development and works proposals.

. A Code of Practice will be developed for archaeological investigations at the KAVHA site.

. Advice and assistance will be provided to landholders regarding archaeological resources, issues
and requirements, in appropriate circumstances.

8.4.2 Pre-Colonial

. Archaeological investigation and research into potential Polynesian occupation of the KAVHA site
will be encouraged.

. Pre-colonial sites will be accorded the same level of protection and management as historical
archaeological sites.

. Pre-colonial archaeological sites and stories will be included in the KAVHA site interpretation.

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8.4.3 Colonial and Post-Colonial Archaeology
° Colonial and post-colonial archaeological research projects will be encouraged.

. All colonial and post-colonial archaeological research projects will be preceded by the preparation
of a thorough archaeological assessment which gathers and considers information already available
from previous research or documentary sources.

. Colonial and post-colonial archaeological sites and stories will be included in the KAVHA site

interpretation.
8.4.4 Artefacts
. Archaeological artefacts will be managed as part of the authentic significant fabric and movable
heritage of the KAVHA site.
. Excavated artefacts will be analysed, catalogued and physically conserved, consistent with best

practice museum standards.

° Budgets for archaeological investigations (whether undertaken in conjunction with works or as
research projects) will include upfront budgetary provisions for artefact analysis, cataloguing,
conservation and long-term curation.

8.4.5 Research

. Archaeological research will be encouraged and facilitated, with preference given to projects that
contribute to current heritage management or interpretation needs and priorities.

° All archaeological research projects will be approved and undertaken in accordance with an
archaeological research design which sets out an agreed methodology and demonstrates how the
proposed research will benefit current and future generations.

8.4.6 Archaeological Records

. Comprehensive archival records, including text, photographs and sketches, will be made in all
cases where archaeological features or