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Suggest New Zealand World Heritage sites

8 February 2005

Source:	Department of Conservation

New Zealand is compiling a list of sites that could be nominated for World Heritage status. "Our World Heritage" is a discussion document that explains the process and presents six potential sites that illustrate the values needed for a World Heritage nomination.

Illustrative sites for the New Zealand tentative list:

• Kermadec Islands and Marine Reserve
• Kahurangi National Park and Farewell Spit
• Papamoa Pa Complex
• Oamaru Port and Central Business District
• Napier Art Deco Historic Precinct
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds Historical Precinct

If you would like to comment on these sites, or suggest your own, you have until 31 March 2005 to make a submission.

To make an individual submission, contact:
Nicola Scott
The Department of Conservation
Head Office
PO Box 10-420
Wellington
Fax: +64 4 471 1082
Email: nscott@doc.govt.nz

If you would like to contribute to a submission by the Humanities Research Network, contact:
Louise O'Brien
HRN Administrator
Email: admin@humanz.org.nz