Who prepares a CVA?
A cultural values assessment is prepared by an iwi authority, their nominee or any other person approved by the iwi authority.
The purpose of a CVA
A CVA documents mana whenua's cultural values, interests, and associations with an area or natural resource.
It will also assess how a proposal might impact on the identified cultural values and may contain measures to mitigate the effects of the proposal.
Check if you need a CVA before you apply for a resource consent
Engaging with mana whenua before lodging your resource consent application will avoid delays later in your project.
We can advise and guide you on engaging with iwi to ensure the best outcomes for both you and mana whenua. We recommend you get this advice if you have not engaged with iwi before.
Contact us on 09 301 0101 to discuss whether you need to provide one or more mana whenua Cultural Values Assessments with your application, and what steps to follow.
