Timeball Blessing Ceremony- Andrew Coleman Draft Speaking Points

Artist Impression (Image supplied Heritage New Zealand

Andrew Coleman CE H.N.Z. has generously provided us with a copy of his Draft Speaking Points for the "Timeball Blessing Ceremony".
The Draft Speaking Points provided are not an accurate record of what was said, but are intended to be used as a guide to the subjects covered in the Speech.

Timeball Blessing Ceremony – notes for Andrew Coleman

  • Introduction/welcome … Minister’s apologies/statement
  • Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, the Lyttelton community and all New Zealanders are indebted to the generosity of donors who, through their financial support, have provided the solid foundations to ensure the Timeball will once again drop daily in this port town as it has done since 1876.

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Budget 2018: “Recognising the importance of our arts, culture and heritage” Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern PM MP Media Release

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern PM, Minister of Arts Culture and Heritage

“Meanwhile, as New Zealanders increasingly recognise the value of heritage and its importance to our national identity, Heritage New Zealand has been experiencing greater demand for its services. We have acknowledged that today with new Budget operating funding of $6.3 million over four years.

"This new funding, on top of current operating funding of $13.0 million per year, will assist with processing an increased number of archaeological authority applications, protecting built heritage (including advising on earthquake-prone buildings), and identifying and protecting sites of significance to Māori.

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“Onsite work at Timeball begins with  sod turning on 5 July” HNZ Media Release

21 June 2017

Onsite work at Timeball begins with  sod turning on 5 July

The first sod will be turned at the Reserve Terrace site in Lyttelton on Wednesday 5 July at a construction blessing to mark the beginning of onsite work to return the iconic black Timeball, with its Cantabrian red stripe, and tower to the port town.

When completed visitors will again be able to see the Timeball drop at 1pm each day while enjoying the harbour and town views in the park-like surrounds.  An automated Timeball mechanism will be housed inside the tower which, as part of the requirement to get building consent, precludes visitors from entering.

“We looked into retaining and repairing the existing mechanism as part of the project but, for a number of reasons, the automated option was chosen,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager Nick Chin.

“The existing mechanism was extensively damaged during the 2011 quakes and was in an extremely fragile state when retrieved.  Even if restored there was no guarantee how long all the parts would last, so maintenance costs and longevity were issues.  Also, with the public unable to access inside the new tower to view the existing mechanism if rebuilt, it was felt an automated mechanism was a better option. (more…)

“On a heritage mission” Andrew Coleman C. E. H.N.Z. Interview RNZ Nine Noon Podcast

On a heritage mission

"Andrew Coleman, chief executive of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga talks to Nine to Noon about the importance of promoting the value of heritage to all Kiwis. ..."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201841340/on-a-heritage-mission

Andrew Coleman CE  HNZ Interviewed on RNZ Nine To Noon (24 April 2017)

“Handmade for Mother” Mother’s Day Activities @ Alberton (26-05-2018)

 

 

 

April 26

Olwyn Bertram-Ellison with flowers. (Image HNZ Media Release)

MEDIA RELEASE

Handmade for Mother

Fresh flowers, vintage tea-cups and glassware, and the traditional handicrafts of felting and crochet will come together at Auckland’s Alberton this May as part of a programme of activities for Mother’s Day.

Founded in 1908 by American Anna Jarvis following a memorial service for her mother (a US Civil War nurse and peace activist), Mother’s Day was formalised as a celebration of all mothers in 1914 and took off around the world.  Jarvis, however, soon became disillusioned with the commercialisation of the holiday by retailers and card companies and urged a boycott. Instead of buying gifts and pre-made cards she insisted mothers should be honoured with handmade cards and letters expressing love and gratitude.

In that spirit, participants at Alberton’s workshops on 12 and 13 May can make things for and with their mums, learning floral art, felting, embroidery and beading or extending their crochet skills. The workshops are followed by afternoon tea and include entry to explore the house.

To book, contact Alberton at alberton@heritage.org.nz or (09) 846-7367

Saturday 12 May:

10:30am: Vintage Tea-cup and Glassware Arrangements with Olwyn Bertram-Ellison, Floral designer and Alberton’s Gardener. $55 (2 hours).

Meghan Mills (Image HNZ Media Release)

10:30am: Beaded Crochet Bowl/Jug Cover with Megan Mills, heirloom sewer and teacher of traditional handicrafts. $40 (3 hours).

Sunday 13 May:

10:30am: Felted Embellished and Beaded Cards with Evelyn Davis, Artist, Storytelling Threads. $45 (2 hours).

 

Speech at Public Meeting on Christ Church Cathedral : Rt Hon Winston Peters MP (28.05.2015)

The following are the notes of the Speech given by Rt Hon  Winston Peters at a Public Meeting outside the Christ Church Cathedral.
28 May 2017                                                                    Rt Hon Winston Peters Christchurch Cathedral

Cathedral Square,
Christchurch
1.30pm, Sunday, 28th May, 2017

Christ Church Cathedral – let’s get moving

 

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