The Canterbury Heritage Trust Awards key dates have been released
Entries Open: 7th February
Entries Close: 6th April
Final Judging 14th April
Finalists Announced 19th April
Tickets On Sale: 19th April
Heritage Awards Lecture: 14th June
Heritage Awards Ceremony: 15th June 2018
Building Amendment Bill
Government Bill
94—1
Explanatory note
"This Bill amends the Building Act 2004 (the Building Act), and proposes 2 new sets of powers to improve the system for managing buildings after an emergency and to provide for investigating building failures.
This Bill proposes new powers that aim to address risks to people and property from buildings during and after an emergency. The proposed amendments seek to create a system that is clear, has proportionate impacts on personal and property rights, and ensures that heritage values are appropriately recognised. ...
"The Bill introduces into the Building Act an end-to-end process for managing buildings from response to recovery following an emergency.
The amendments in the Bill—
provide powers to territorial authorities (and where a state of emergency or transition period is in force, the relevant civil defence emergency management person) to manage buildings during and after an emergency event, including—
inspecting and placing notices on buildings:
evacuating and restricting entry to buildings:
...
demolishing or carrying out works to buildings that pose a risk of injury or death (including through impacts to critical infrastructure) or a risk of damage or disruption to neighbouring buildings, critical infrastructure, and public thoroughfares:
requiring building owners to remove or reduce risks posed by their building, on a case-by-case basis:
provide that the Minister for Building and Construction can choose to take direct action and make decisions to manage buildings, when warranted by the scale and impacts of an emergency event: ...
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provide that the carrying out of works on certain heritage buildings (Category 1 or wāhi tūpuna on the New Zealand Heritage List or buildings on the National Historic Landmarks/Ngā Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ōna Kōrero Tūturu list) that pose a risk of injury or death is a ministerial decision and require consultation with Heritage New Zealand for works on other heritage buildings:
Building Amendment Bill details legislative progress, reports, links for submissions-
Link to the Proposed Bill's Text:
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2018/0094/latest/LMS73630.html
The Christchurch City Council is to be commended for the restoration of the Edmonds Clock Tower.
Well worth driving down Madras at night to welcome back a heritage icon!
The Edmonds Clock Tower in two halves. (Before restoration and repair.)
The restored Edmonds Clock Tower ablaze with light at Night.
Edmonds Clock Tower: from two halves to full restoration!
Ōamaru courthouse to reopen after years of facing closure RNZ News
Reopening of courthouse 'a great day' Otago Daily Times
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/reopening-courthouse-great-day
Oamaru's historic courthouse reopened Timaru Herald
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/107560250/oamarus-historic-courthouse-reopened
Oamaru’s stunning court house back in session after seven years, and project comes in under budget One News Now
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/oamaru-s-stunning-court-house-back-in-session-after-seven-years-and-project-comes-under-budget
The Blue Plaque is unveiled by Councillor Lynette Lovett, Nigel Gilkison ( Deputy Chair HPMC) and Dr Anna Crighton
The Blue Plaque on its concrete plinth.
Historic Places Mid Canterbury has unveiled their first Blue Plaque marking the Centenary of the Ashburton Railway Footbridge.
The plaque was formally unveiled at 10am on the 24th November.
There was a very well attended celebration Morning Tea at the Ashburton Museum afterwards.
Full credit goes to Nigel Gilkison who drove the project &
HPMC , McIntosh Precast Ltd who made / sponsored the concrete plinth and
Ashburton District Council who sponsored the plaques casting.
Lindis Capper-Starr of the Kerikeri Mission Station and James Robinson compare a Mason and Cash mixing bowl from today with remnants of a similar mixing bowl from over a hundred years ago.
October 9
MEDIA RELEASE
Bowl remnants found in the mix
An archaeological excavation as part of earthworks associated with a new sprinkler system for Pompallier Mission has uncovered evidence of some delicious baking.
Remnants of a ceramic mixing bowl, understood to be manufactured in the 1800s by British ceramic firm Mason – the fore runner of today’s Mason and Cash – were discovered as part of the recent excavation that took place adjacent to Russell’s Pompallier Mission.
The historic property is cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
“The excavation was carried out as part of the conditions of an archaeological authority which was granted for earthworks associated with the new sprinkler,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Archaeologist, James Robinson.
“This area was identified as potentially having archaeological features present, and the authority process enabled it to be excavated carefully as part of earthworks for the sprinkler system. The bowl, bottles and other items were found in a rubbish dump that was part of the excavation area.”
“Dating and analysing the function of these items can provide us with good evidence of what was going on at this site many years ago.”
Because the property has been in continuous use, it is not completely clear what period the bowl dates from, though initial analysis suggests the bowl could date back to the 1800s. It’s likely that the bowl broke – perhaps while the owner was whipping up a batch of pikelets, or a similar delicacy – and the bits duly chucked into the rubbish heap.
The mixing bowls are not exactly rare – though they have a special connection to another historic property that Heritage New Zealand cares for according to James.
“Mason Cash and Co replaced the Mason brand in 1901, and Mason and Cash is still going strong. Mixing bowls almost identical to the one that was discarded in Russell all those years ago, are on sale at the Stone Store along with a range of other authentic trade goods from the 19thCentury,” he says.
“There’s a nice continuity there.”
Manager of the Stone Store, Liz Bigwood, agrees.
“We love selling products with brands that have endured for years, and Mason and Cash is definitely one of those,” she says.
“Mason and Cash still make the classic cane-coloured mixing bowl, as well as new designs that are more contemporary and funky. The brand is still very much alive – even after over two centuries.”
Installation of Pompallier Mission’s sprinkler system is expected to be completed by summer.
The Blue Plaque on its concrete plinth.
Historic Places Mid Canterbury (HPMC) unveiled their first Blue Plaque. The Blue Plaque celebrates 100 years of the iconic Ashburton Railway Pedestrian Footbridge.
The Blue Plaque is an initiative of HPMC and expect to see more of them as they start to market the project around the country.
The CCC "Beca Heritage Week 2018" starts this Saturday.
HPC encourages you to checkout the programme as there are some great events:
https://www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/
McLean's Mansion and More Bus Tour
Join Christchurch Civic Trust on the front lawn of McLean's Mansion to hear about the restoration of this Highly Significant/Category 1 heritage building.
Other Christchurch Civic Trust initiatives included on the bus tour are Mona Vale, The Arts Centre and the Peacock Fountain.
No disability access.
Starts/finishes at McLean's Mansion.
FREE
Booking required.
tim@intrados.co.nz
Saturday 13 October 2018 - 10am to midday
McLean's Mansion 387 Manchester Street
Christchurch Central Christchurch
Suffrage and Heroism
A floor talk by Dr Anna Crighton of the Christchurch Heritage Trust, will explain why the theme of Suffrage and Heroism relates to the history of the (Trinity) Church.
Canterbury's only WWI Victoria Cross winner, Henry James Nicholas, and the leader of Women's Suffrage, Kate Sheppard, both worshipped there.
No disability access.
Former Trinity Congregational Church 124 Worcester Street
Christchurch Central Christchurch
Saturday 13 October 2018
2pm to 3.30pm
FREE!
The Press reported on Historic Places Canterbury Deputation (HPC) to the CCC Social, Community Development and Housing Committee. (The Deputation was made HPC Chair Mark Gerrard
"Heritage advocate accuses council of being 'overly secretive' as they discuss Christchurch historic buildings in secret"
Clarks Mill Summer Operating Sundays
Clarks Mill is extending its last Sunday of the month operating events in January, February and March with more to see and do, and extra operating times. See, hear and feel this historic flour mill come back to life as the machinery rolls into action. Come and explore how wheat is grown, turned in flour and made into our daily bread. There will be vintage tractors and other working vintage machinery from the North Otago Vintage Machinery Club, and activities for children. So, bring a picnic and come and enjoy a fascinating visit to this 19th century engineering marvel.
Machinery operates at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Site tours, music, games and activities for the kids during the afternoon.
Please understand that Clarks Mill is a cash-only site, sorry no EFTPOS available.
Special features for Sunday 28 January
In January there is a Scottish theme so don your tartan and join us for tea and scones in the Miller’s House, music in Smokey Joe’s, games and activities for the children and rides in a horse drawn carriage.
When?
How Much?
Adult $15, Student $5, Child free. Heritage New Zealand members free (show your valid membership card). Please note CASH ONLY for all tickets.
For more details
To find out more about the operating days, contact the team at Totara Estate on (03) 433 1269 or email totaraestate@heritage.org.nz
