” Heritage protection ‘bombshell’ ” N.Z. Herald (Online Article)

"Heritage protection 'bombshell' " N.Z. Herald

"The heritage lobby is predicting wholesale destruction of the city's character suburbs following an interim call to loosen heritage rules.

The independent panel hearing submissions on the council's Unitary Plan has rejected a council proposal to protect all pre-1944 houses not already covered by special character or heritage controls. ..."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11482138

 

” ‘Can we save everything? Probably not.’ ” RNZ National News (Online Article And Podcast)

" Can we save everything? Probably not.' " RNZ National News
"As Christchurch celebrates Heritage Week, local heritage advocates warn people shouldn't assume the city's remaining heritage buildings are safe from demolition. ..."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/287037/'can-we-save-everything-probably-not-'

"Heritage advocates warn Christchurch buildings still at risk" Morning Report RNZ National Podcast
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/201774888/heritage-advocates-warn-christchurch-buildings-still-at-risk

“Cathedral parties keeping quiet on Govt appointed consultant” The Press (Online Article)

"Cathedral parties keeping quiet on Govt appointed consultant" The Press

"The parties tied up in the deadlock over the future of Christ Church Cathedral have been sworn to secrecy about the work being done by a Government-appointed consultant.

Stuff understands Auckland lawyer Miriam Dean QC has been brought in to negotiate plans for the earthquake-damaged cathedral. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/73179838/cathedral-parties-keeping-quiet-on-govt-appointed-consultant

“Heritage Christchurch’s Century Old Building Brings the Crowds in” Heritage Christchurch Media Release (20th October 2015)

HCHCWORSTERSTEXT14“The Old Government Building is one of the most magnificent and monumental structures in New Zealand,” said Dr Anna Crighton from Historic Places Canterbury at the Heritage Christchurch open day.

“This is our third open day since our hotel building reopened and we are delighted at the ongoing public interest. Our hotel guests frequently tell us how much they appreciate staying in a building of such unique endurance and elegance,” said Ms Ana Vivas, resident manager of Heritage Christchurch.

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“Waitangi New Zealand’s first Wāhi Tupuna” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo“Wāhi tupuna identify places that are important to Maori for their ancestral significance and their associated cultural and traditional values,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Kaihautu Te Kenehi Teira.

"Wāhi tupuna is a new classification under the Act – and Waitangi is the first Wāhi tupuna to be added to the New Zealand Heritage List."

The Media is as follows: (more…)

THE BUS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED ………..UPDATED!! Historic Places Mid Canterbury Bus Trip Sunday 8th November (2015)

Historic-Places-Mid-Canterbury-Purple-logoHistoric Places Mid Canterbury Bus Trip Sunday 8th November (2015)

Assemble outside the Ashburton District Council Building at 9.20a.m. for a 9.30 start.

The Heritage Bus Trip features visits to:
Lagmhor Estate,
Hakatere Heritage Buildings (with hot drinks and lunch provided),
Staveley Historical and Geological Museum,
Barrhill Settlement
and St Ita’s in Rakaia.
Details are at the following link: HPMC - Bus Trip November 2015

For a copy of the booking form or a query:

Contact Julie Luxton Tel: 308-3866 or email jules.glassart@xtra.co.nz

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“Parapets and facades prioritised in revised earthquake building law” Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister For Building And Housing Media Release

NZ Parliament Picture1"A new category of priority buildings, covering parts of unreinforced masonry like parapets and facades, is to be included in the Building Act requirements for upgrading earthquake-prone buildings following strong submissions to select committee..."
The Media Release is as follows:
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