Historic Places Mid Canterbury Members Event: "Afternoon Tea Party At The Tea Kiosk Ashburton Raceway" 2pm Sunday 23rd February (2020).
Just $10.00 per person for members and $15.00 for non-members.
Fundraising raffles available to purchase/win.
Contact Julie for a ticket: 027 303 8834
Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter has been released to the members.
Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter (January 2020) Is Out!
https://historicplacesaotearoa.org.nz/historic-places-mid-canterbury-newsletter-january-2020-is-out/
Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter (January 2020) Is Out.
You should have received a copy via email by now!
Contact Julie if you haven't received a copy.
The Hon Nicky Wagner M.P. (National Party) is conducting an Arts Culture & Heritage Sector Survey.
"I am focused on finding ways we can grow the value of Arts, Culture and Heritage. I want to engage you in debate, get your thoughts, test different ideas, and question the status quo to find better ways to grow the sector’s value, and turn those ideas into action."
https://nickywagner.national.org.nz/arts_culture_heritage
The following is the link to the (SurveyMonkey) Survey:
Celebrate our national day on 6 February and visit 15 staffed properties that Heritage New Zealand cares for. Entry is free, with special events planned at some of the properties.
There's some amazing stories to share, so come along, be part of our heritage and make a day of it with family and friends. Pick up a copy of our special Waitangi Day commemorative booklet.
Northland:
Mangungu Mission
10am - 4pm, free admission
Site of the largest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. See the table on which the Treaty was signed and imagine the huge gathering of over 3000 people and hundreds of waka on that day.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Clendon House
10am - 4pm, free admission
Home of James Reddy Clendon, and his second wife Jane. Their home and story sheds light on the early colonial politics of Northland. James Clendon was one of the few Europeans who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags
Pompallier Mission and Printery
10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Free admission
Explore the Printery and Tannery building and beautiful gardens. Guided tours of the site at 11am and 2pm. Browse in our French–themed shop and enjoy coffee and croissants from our pop-up café (own cost), with views across the bay. Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Kerikeri Mission Station - the Stone Store and Kemp House
10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Free admission
Perfect place for a family day out, Kerikeri Mission Station has it all. Guided tours of the site including Kemp House at 11am and 2pm. Numbers limited.
The Honey House Café and the Stone Store shopping experience are operating as usual.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Te Waimate Mission
10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Free admission
Explore the Mission House at New Zealand's first farm. Bring a picnic to have under the trees. A great family day out in a beautiful historic place.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
For Waitangi Day all staffed historic sites run by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga will be open with free entry.
In the atmospheric setting of Alberton's Victorian ballroom, catch a performance of Journeys Framed, a unique, short theatre piece of movement and sound, exploring the experience of Pakeha migration to Aotearoa, creatively brought to life by distinguished performers from SeniorsDANCE company. Three performance times - why not enjoy a spot of tea and a savoury or sweet treat on the verandah in the pop-up tea room before or afterwards (self service), or bring a picnic and enjoy the serenity of the garden.
Free entry. Please understand that light refreshments in the pop-up tea room are self-service due to the public holiday.
No bookings required just turn up to see this moving and thoughtfully produced mini production choreographed by Susan Jordan.
Highwic
10am - 4pm, free admission
Anyone for lawn croquet? A lovely place to spend Waitangi Day. Enjoy our beautiful gardens, bring your own picnic.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flag.Devonshire Tea available for $8.00 per person.
Alberton
10am - 4pm, free admission
Relax in the sun on the gracious lawns or verandahs. Bring a picnic to enjoy under the trees. Anyone for lawn croquet, quoits or stilt-walking?
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Celebrate our national day on 6 February and visit 15 staffed properties that Heritage New Zealand cares for. Entry is free, with special events planned at some of the properties.
There's some amazing stories to share, so come along, be part of our heritage and make a day of it with family and friends. Pick up a copy of our special Waitangi Day commemorative booklet.
You never know who you might meet!
https://www.heritage.org.nz/news-and-events/events/waitangi-day-free-entry
(more…)Whanganui’s heritage on the world stage
In a first for New Zealand, Whanganui has been accepted into the League of Historical Cities – an international affiliation of cities developed to recognise the values that historical urban areas bring to local and international communities.
Whanganui is the sole member city in New Zealand and one of only four others in the Pacific region. Notable member cities around the world include Athens, Istanbul, Kyoto and Melbourne.
Membership of the League provides opportunities to foster relationships with other historic cities, sharing principles and practices that will ultimately strengthen our cultural landscape.
“This is extremely exciting to be grouped with these cities,” says Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall.
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HPA inaugural President Dr Anna Crighton was awarded the title Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours (2020) for services to Heritage Preservation and Governance.
Dame Anna in an interview with RNZ National stated. "I'm proud of Historic Places Aotearoa...".
(10.32" into the interview.)
Link to RNZ National Interview follows:
New Year Honours: Anna Crighton fierce fighter for our unique heritage: NZ Herald reports:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12297327
Christchurch heritage campaigner Anna Crighton becomes a dame: The Press reports:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/118421786/christchurch-heritage-campaigner-anna-crighton-becomes-a-dame
Otago alumna awarded top honour for heritage
“Dumbfounded and speechless” is how Otago alumna Dr Anna Crighton QSO JP described her reaction to the news she had been made a Dame in the New Year Honours list."
