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acknowledge that the suburb of Devonport has a recognisable heritage value deriving from its pre-European history,
its early days of European settlement and its continuity as a residential, seaside suburb for more than a century.
From the harbour, Devonport still looks much the same at the end of the century as it did at the beginning.
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acknowledge that Devonport's character and charm are valued and cherished by a large number of residents and
others who wish to see future development recognising and building on that heritage rather than destroying and
replacing it.
3.
identify, recognise and seek to save features of Devonport which give it a heritage character, such as buildings,
parks, beaches, streetscapes, significant groups of buildings and other items, including those which pre-date
European settlement.
4.
foster awareness and promote appreciation of heritage features by lectures, discussion meetings, written material,
historical studies and any other suitable means.
5.
take appropriate steps to see that Devonport's heritage is maintained and enhanced in a way that allows
harmonious development and adds to the social, cultural and recreational enjoyment of Devonport by residents
and visitors.
6.
work with the North Shore City Council and Devonport Community Board in matters concerning heritage,
particularly in meeting the requirements of the Resource Management Act, and to encourage local and national
government to provide incentives and assistance to property owners, business proprietors and others to retain,
maintain and enhance their properties in a way that contributes to the heritage environment.
7.
assist tourism operators and other service providers and business people to function in ways that genuinely
enhance the heritage nature of the suburb and do not detract from it.
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associate with other groups with similar or complementary objectives.
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raise sufficient funds to enable the above objectives to be carried out.
The aims and objectives of Devonport Heritage are as follows.
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