DOC's work at Otatara Pa
DOC has worked closely with Ngati Paarau of Waiohiki Marae to manage and protect the site since 1987. Eastern Institute of Technology and Historic Places Trust have supported the work at Otatara.
Opening of the waharoa at Otatara Pa
Improvements since 1987 include:
- Purchases of adjoining land to protect the setting of the pa from encroaching subdivision
- Detailed mapping and archaeological surveys
- Onsite vegetation trials to minimise erosion
- Upgraded facilities including a carved waharoa entrance structure, interpretation, a car park, and landscaping