Hydro Grand assessment critical of hotel's heritage values -Timaru Herald reports.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/89833512/Hydro-Grand-assessment-critical-of-hotels-heritage-values
" .... the resource consent hearing reconvenes on March 22."
A copy of the Heritage Assessment Report can be found at the following link:
https://www.timaru.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/109933/1050992-102.2016.141-Final-Heritage-Assessment-for-Hydro-Grand-Requested-at-Hearing-by-Commissioner.pdf
Historic Places Mid Canterbury Garden Party is being held this Sunday February 19th February at 2pm.
"Dainty cakes, fancy treats and fine bone china are also on the agenda."
This is a Member's Only Event, though you can bring a friend-
to reserve a place, venue details etc RSVP to Marian Martin on 308-8342 or Julie Luxton on 308-3866.
There is a small charge of $5 each to cover costs.
The Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter for January 2017 is out!
You can download it at the following link: HPMC - Newsletter January 2017
February 8, 2017
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Treaty commemorations at Mangungu
The anniversary of the third and largest signing of Te Tiriti will be commemorated at Māngungu Mission, the Heritage New Zealand property in Horeke in the Hokianga on February 12.
Organisers are expecting a strong community turn-out on the anniversary of the actual day of the signing of Te Tiriti in the Hokianga in what has become an annual festival for the area.
Everybody’s welcome at the commemoration activities, which will begin at about 9am, with mihi and karakia, followed by waka on the water at midday and kai.
The event will finish at about 2pm.
For more information contact: Mita Harris – Ph 027-226-1584
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Waitangi cricket match at Te Waimate Mission
Te Waimate Mission will echo to the gentle sound of willow on leather this Waitangi Day.
The mission house at Waimate North – the country’s second oldest building which is now cared for by Heritage New Zealand – will host a fun game of cricket between two local teams in uniform reflecting the times they were playing in. The teams will be celebrating a small part of New Zealand’s cricketing heritage.
“New Zealand’s first recorded game of cricket actually tool place near Paihia in 1832, though Te Waimate certainly rated a very early mention by none other than evolutionist Charles Darwin who visited the mission at Christmas 1835,” says the Manager of Te Waimate Mission, Mita Harris. (more…)
Free entry to Auckland heritage attractions on Waitangi Day
Tourist Auckland heritage attractions, Highwic in Newmarket and Alberton in Mt Albert, will be open free of charge to celebrate Waitangi Day on 6 February – with a special display featuring at Highwic.
The Heritage New Zealand cared-for properties are part of a nationwide celebration of New Zealand’s national day, with 13 other Heritage New Zealand staffed properties opening their doors on the public holiday.
“Visiting both properties would be a great way to spend your Waitangi Day,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager Nick Chin.
“Highwic and Alberton are grand 19th century places that ooze heritage, history, character and charm, and have fantastic stories for the public to enjoy hearing about. (more…)
The Press: Christchurch's Sign of the Kiwi reopens in time for 100th anniversary
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/88678352/christchurchs-sign-of-the-kiwi-reopens-in-time-for-100th-anniversary
Checkpoint RNZ: Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/201830419/sign-of-the-kiwi-re-opens-in-christchurch-locals-delight
CCC Statement of Significance: (Taken from documentation of the The Proposed Christchurch Replacement District Plan)
DISTRICT PLAN – LISTED HERITAGE PLACE
HERITAGE ASSESSMENT – STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
SIGN OF THE KIWI - 1700, 2057, 2057R SUMMIT ROAD,
GOVERNORS BAY
The Sign of the Kiwi was constructed in 1916-1917 as one of a number of rest houses planned for the Summit Road scheme of Henry Ell. The great pre-occupation of Harry Ell, a politician and tenacious social and environmental campaigner, was the promotion of a summit road from Godley Head to Akaroa, providing public access to all parts of the Port Hills. (more…)
Enjoy a glamorous and captivating afternoon while supporting the Friends of the Arts Centre by attending Ali Harper’s Legendary Divas in the Great Hall.
Legendary Divas honours women that have inspired with their music – talents including Shirley Bassey, Dusty Springfield, Judy Garland, Doris Day and Barbra Streisand.
Award-winning actress and singer Ali Harper says guests should expect nostalgia, comedy, audience participation, a rip-roaring 80s medley with a splash of Madonna, as well as many stories enlightening the audience.
With its incredible acoustics and historic ambiance, the fully restored Great Hall is the perfect venue for this special fundraiser, with proceeds going towards the Arts Centre’s restoration.
Treasured heritage buildings to reopen in 2017: The Press
"Christchurch City Council has been working its way through an extensive heritage rebuild and repair programme. Some buildings have already opened, including the Mona Vale homestead, and work is continuing on others.
"Hidden challenges" during the repair have delayed some projects, but 2017 will see the Signs of the Kiwi and Takahe reopen, along with the Mona Vale gatehouse, the Thomas Edmonds band rotunda and the Old Stone House in Cracroft."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/87265327/Treasured-heritage-buildings-to-reopen-in-2017
Historic Places Chair Mark Gerrard quoted in the article.
