To establish a new activity within the Sir Hek Busby Kupe Waka Centre (Waka Centre), by relocating a 106 m² building onsite for use as a Whare Whetū (planetarium) hosting virtual reality experiences on navigation and waka sailing, and a classroom/meeting room.
Retrospective consent is also sought for development and activities relating to the establishment and operation of:
• a 210 m² building to be used as a Whare Wānanga (including an education/training centre and cultural tourism destination based around kaupapa waka) previously approved under land use consent RC2130047 ;
• a 30 m² taupaepae (entrance/assembly point for visitors) and a 30 m² putanga (reception/office and local merchandise shop) ;
• a 7 m² wharepaku (toilet block for visitors);
• a 96 m² kohanga (nursery);
• a 152 m² taupuni (depot); and
• an extension to the Whare Waka to include an attached 180 m² waka shelter and associated storage/working area .
Retrospective consent is sought for a cut volume of 1,250 m³ and a fill volume of 1,100 m³ earthworks.
