and fenced off until a decision has been made either to protect or modify the sites through an authority from the Historic Places Trust.

8.0 Much of the area in Stage 5 and 6 is in pines. When the pine trees are felled an archaeologist with experience in avoiding damage to archaeological sites in forestry be present to supervise the felling operation. At that time a more thorough investigation of the area, possibly using trenching and probing, should take place to identify any sites and relocate U14/1662.

8.1 I would rather see further investigation where required at this stage, rather than rely on on-going monitoring as it provides a better method for the identification and protection of sites.

9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. all recorded sites, including sites found in the sensitive areas, should be excluded from quarrying

2. all sites adjacent to the quarry faces should be clearly fenced off with a buffer zone agreed with the NZ Historic Places Trust.

3. the sensitive areas which are under threat from quarrying in Stages 1, 5 & 6 should be further examined to determine the presence and extent of sites, including using probing and machine trenches

4. when the pine trees are felled an archaeologist with experience in avoiding damage to archaeological sites in forestry be present to supervise the felling

5. the stream valleys leading up to Hikotawatawa pa, which have a high likelihood of containing archaeological evidence, should not be affected by the quarrying