(1)  In performing or exercising any functions or powers under this Act in relation to a place, the Heritage Council, the Minister and any other person must have regard to –

(a) the retention of the historic cultural heritage significance of the place; and

(b) any relevant provisions of the Building Act 2016 .

(2)  The Heritage Council, the Minister and any other person who performs or exercises functions or powers under this Act in relation to a place must do so in a manner that is consistent with the objectives of the resource management and planning system and the planning process set out in Schedule 1 to the Planning Act.

(3)  Nothing in this Act is to be taken to prevent any person having regard to an object in determining the historical cultural heritage significance of a place.