Quake-hit historic Rose Chapel in Christchurch reopens after missing big birthday The Press Online
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/105719015/quakehit-historic-rose-chapel-in-christchurch-reopens-after-missing-big-birthday
Rose Historic Chapel : https://www.rosehistoricchapel.co.nz/
The Rose Historic Chapel will be open for the public to view this Sunday (29th July) from 2pm to 4 pm.
Historic Places Canterbury (HPC) is an incorporated society whose aim is the celebration and retention of our built heritage.
HPC is made up of Heritage Supporters, Advocates and Activists who feel that keeping and maintaining our Built Heritage is crucial to knowing who we are. The stories of our Built Heritage are fun and interesting and they are our stories!
HPC organises regular Members Events.
Our Membership Fee is great value for only $30.00 a year!
Even our HPC AGM is a must attend event!
You set the level of your involvement. There is no pressure!
The HPC Committee lobbies, networks, write submissions and letters to the Editor and media releases and does all things you would expect from a group of organised individuals. Recently HPC in partnership with the Chch Civic Trust and concerned individuals successfully campaigned for the retention and restoration of Christchurch's much beloved Victoria Square!
HPC whilst independent is a member of Historic Places Aotearoa.
If you would like to join us- then email us and our very organised Membership Sec will be in touch. canty@historicplacesaotearoa.org.nz
If you have any concerns about Heritage in Canterbury you are most welcome to contact the Chair Mark Gerrard Mobile 021 157 5043.
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of John Daniels.
John Daniels
John Daniels, was the first Chairman of Historic Places Wellington when it was launched in 2012, and stepped down from the committee earlier this year.
John joined the Wellington Branch Committee of Historic Places Trust in 2011 in order to assist with the challenging task of changing that committee to a fully independent nongovernmental organisation as was required by the Government legislation which was subsequently passed as Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. Over these difficult few years John had primary responsibility for shaping the role HPW would take and its relationship with the national body of Historic Places Aotearoa, as well as engaging with the Government on the heritage legislation. John stepped down from the chairmanship after passage of the legislation but took over the job of Treasurer for the next two years.
John was subsequently appointed to the Executive of Historic Places Aotearoa where he was a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He has assisted with the preparation of a number of HPA policies and documents during his time on the Executive and we missed him when he resigned at the 2017 AGM, although he continued to assist when called upon.
As many will know, John’s career in heritage work has been a long and distinguished one. His early civil service career was mainly in the Department of Internal Affairs, where he served inter alia as Senior Research Officer. Alongside his work, he was active in archaeology, joining the Wellington Archaeological Society and being the Site Recording Scheme central file keeper for some 14 years. He was also a Council Member of the NZ Archaeological Association and a member of the Onslow Historic Society. In 1971 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Historic Places Trust (now Heritage New Zealand) and served in that capacity for 17 years, retiring in 1988. In retirement he did some contract work on heritage issues as well as voluntary work as a committee member and also chairman of the Friends of the Bolton Street Cemetery. John’s wealth of experience in heritage work has been a huge asset for Historic Places Wellington and he will be greatly missed.
John will be sadly missed by the heritage fraternity and we all have some rather large boots to fill.
Our thoughts go out to John's family.
Regards
JAMES BLACKBURNE President Historic Places Aotearoa
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way" is the theme for the Christchurch City Council BECA Heritage Week. (13 to 23 October 2017
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way" BECA Heritage Week 2017
HPA Newsletter Oculus June 2018 has ben released.
It contains:
Details on the Public Liability Insurance Coverage HPA has negotiated for the HPA Membership Organisations.
James Blackburne, President of HPA, updates on the working relationships with other Heritage Organisations and the work they are undertaking collectively.
Oculus can be obtained fresh from your local HPA Membership Organisation!!!
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way- BECA Heritage Week 2017
Beca Heritage Week 2017 will run from 13 to 23 October 2017 and celebrates the rich heritage of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
The theme for Beca Heritage Week 2017 is Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way. The theme reflects this year’s anniversaries which offer the chance to explore and celebrate the cultural and physical development of our district and the pursuit of leisure activities in a unique landscape, defined by Plains, Port Hills and Peninsula.
Details here on what is on!
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/events/?programme=1&start=0
Jack Kemp (left) and Dr Bill Guthrie – ‘somewhere in Northland’ – enthusiastically uncovering and recording the little known places associated with Northland’s World War II defences.
June 29
MEDIA RELEASE
WWII Northland heritage inventory achieves key milestone
A research project to develop a heritage inventory of Northland’s World War II military places has achieved a crucial milestone.
Seventeen military camp sites associated with the defence of the Bay of Islands have been identified from official records and other sources, and information about them recorded. The work completes the initial phase of the inventory.
For Jack Kemp and Dr Bill Guthrie, volunteer researchers with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, the completion of the Bay of Islands component is an important first step.
“The Bay of Islands was an important part of what became Fortress Northland, and a central part of New Zealand’s defence strategy,” says Jack Kemp.
“Major General Harold Barrowclough, who headed divisional headquarters in Whangarei, had identified the Bay of Islands as the most likely place for the Japanese to land a main attack force, with simultaneous additional attacks at Whangaroa and Doubtless Bay a distinct possibility.”
Barrowclough had grimly predicted that – based on the defence that was in place in early 1942 – if the Japanese attacked the Whangaroa and Bay of Islands simultaneously at 7am, they would take both areas by lunchtime, and face only limited resistance on their road to Auckland. (more…)
Heritage restoration is really ON THE MOVE! in Christchurch -
Brought to you by Historic Places Canterbury and the Christchurch Civic Trust.
HERITAGE RESTORATION Correct time FLIER FINAL (Free) [PDF to download]
Join the London double-decker free bus tour and get the full story from enthusiastic building owners and heritage advocates.
Leaving from the CWEA 59 Gloucester St at …
10.00 am Tour 1 Caffe Roma & the Public Trust building, then Shands and Trinity buildings followed by free sandwich lunch and heritage display/discussion back at WEA.
1.15 pm Tour 2 Wood’s Mill and then St Barnabas church followed by afternoon tea and heritage display/discussion back at WEA.
Interesting and surprising pauses to look at heritage sites on the way Mini award-winning Shop 7 heritage display at base for the day WEA – including heritage demolition roll, Civic Trust book “City and Peninsula” available for purchase.
Free sandwich lunch for Tour 1; afternoon tea following Tour 2 You are welcome to book for both tours. Spend the day with us!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL! phone: 021 206 3620 or email: secretary@christchurchcivictrust.org.nz
Proudly presented by Christchurch Civic Trust and Historic Places Canterbury as part of BECA Heritage Week 2017
NZ Barok
June 22
MEDIA RELEASE
Alberton goes for Baroque
A selection of Baroque music will be performed at Alberton, the historic mansion cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on July 29 (5pm).
Performed by NZ Barok, New Zealand’s only period instrument orchestra, Melody and Musings: A Baroque Parlour Concertwill feature masterpieces by composers like Purcell, Vivaldi and Bach, as well as some lesser-known musical treasures from the 18thCentury.
Using instruments and playing styles of the period, the musicians will perform the compositions much as they would have sounded several centuries ago, while breathing fresh life and vitality into the pieces.
“The one-hour concert has been put together with a general audience in mind, and it promises to be a light-hearted and extremely enjoyable sampler of some Baroque gems – complete with anecdotes from history,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.
“This is a great opportunity for people to enjoy some beautiful live music in a delightful heritage setting.”
Tickets: Adults - $30; children, seniors and Heritage New Zealand members - $20. Tickets include refreshments and house entry. To book, or for more information, Ph 09-846-7367.
For more information: www.alberton.co.nz
September 19
MEDIA RELEASE
Celebration of Shoes at Highwic
Discover the heart and sole of the footwear industry with a visit to Highwic’s Heritage Festival exhibition.
To complement the Stepping Back, Stepping out shoe trail around Newmarket, Celebration of Shoes features memorabilia and mementos from Ziera, Overland and Kathryn Walker.
Some well known Auckland based actors and musicians will loan some shoes for a mini display named Treading The Boards. Jennifer Ward Lealand’s contribution, for example, will be the shoes she wore in her show about Marlene Dietrich Falling in Love Again, and Michael Hurst will contribute shoes worn in his show No Holds Bard. Other contributors include Max Cryer, Ilona Rogers and Rachel House.
The private collection of designer shoes and vintage footwear from the past will be on display throughout the 17-roomed Carpenter Gothic house.
Of interest to all ages, children can find the glass slipper hidden throughout the house and go into the draw to win a prize.
Highwic is easily located close to train station and buses in Mortimer Pass, Newmarket. Highwic also has parking on site.
30th September- 15th October, Wednesday – Sunday. www.highwic.co.nz
Adults $8.00, children and Heritage New Zealand members free
Caption: Samantha Keen with some of her collection of shoes on display at Highwic.
Media Contact: Cheryl Laurie, Ph 09-524-5729
