Resources
Our guiding documents
View this Trust Deed here.
Our Strategic Plan will guide our work programme over the next three years.
View the Strategic Plan here
This document was prepared by the Central Otago Heritage Working Party in 2012 following extensive community consultation. The Trust was subsequently tasked with coordinating the implementation of a heritage strategy and plan for Central Otago. This document continues to guide our strategic planning.
View this document here

Heritage in the CODC Operative Plan
Section 14 addresses buildings, places, sites, objects and trees that contribute to the heritage character, amenity and historic values of the District. The contribution made by these items and heritage precincts that are also subject to Section 11 of this Plan are important to both the cultural and economic interests of the District. You can view this document here
Part A of Schedule 19.4 lists the items location and legal description of heritage buildings, places, sites and object. You can view this file here
Our recent submissions
Graye Shattky and Kristy Rusher speak to our written submission on the Otago Regional Council Proposed RPS. Their presentation can be viewed on YouTube by following the link below:
Graye Shattky presented at the Otago Reginal Council Meeting on 9 November 2022, stressing the importance of heritage as a regional asset and proposed that a Regional Heritage Fund be established. Grayes’ presentation can be viewed on YouTube by following the link below:
Museums of Central Otago
The Central Otago Museums’ Trust was established in January 2022 to build a cohesive network approach for the greater benefit of the sector. The Central Otago District Museum Strategy articulates the high-level strategic objectives of the Trust and provides the framework where opportunities for collaboration can be explored. You can view this document here.