"Just over a month after its launch online, Heritage New Zealand’s shop.heritage.org.nz has proven to be a hit with online shoppers, providing consumers with products that are unusual, quirky, rare – in fact any adjective you might care to use."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Victoria Square: No Need For Change Media Release (5th June 2015) Re Release Of Community Participation Feedback Summary
“The Feedback Summary findings reinforces the wishes of Christchurch Residents who have written letters, appeared on talkback radio, attended Public Meetings, sent emails and in countless private conversations have clearly stated to CCDU and to Minister Nicky Wagner - “Victoria Square, there is no need for change. Leave it alone.”
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“Catholic cathedral to be partially retained” The Press Online (May 28 2015)
"Christchurch's historic Catholic cathedral will be partially retained under major plans expected to be announced today."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/68574745/catholic-cathedral-to-be-partially-retained
“Public Trust Office Building demolition rejected again” The Press Online (May 26 2015)
"The Government has rejected a second request for demolition of the heritage-listed Public Trust Office Building in central Christchurch. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/68820974/public-trust-office-building-demolition-rejected-again
“Echoes of World War I resonate at Ewelme” Heritage New Zealand Media Release
A photo of Walter Ruddock who was killed on the Western Front in 1917, and a canvas bag that no family ever wanted to receive – the means by which a fallen soldier’s personal effects were returned to his family. (Source Heritage New Zealand)
“Three of the grandsons of Rev Vicesimus Lush – the man who built Ewelme in 1863-64 – fought overseas, though only one returned home,” says Cheryl Laurie, the Manager of Ewelme Cottage.
The Heritage New Zealand property will host a mini-exhibition entitled Grandsons at War, featuring items associated with the Lush family and their involvement in fighting overseas during the war that was meant to end all wars.
Grandsons at War will take place at Ewelme Cottage from April 5 to June 28 on Sundays only. Admission - $8.50 per adult; children and Heritage New Zealand members free.
“Editorial: Good sense prevails as shakes stop” NZ Herald Editorial (May 16, 2015)
"First draft of quake-proof law was an over-reaction, but the revised version is practical and affordable."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11449474
“Dame Ngaio Marsh heritage house reopened” Checkpoint (RNZ National)
RNZ: "Dame Ngaio Marsh heritage house reopened" : A room where critically acclaimed crime writer Dame Ngaio Marsh worked was reopened this morning after being flooded last month.
(Originally aired on Checkpoint, Wednesday 20 May 2015)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/201755171/dame-ngaio-marsh-heritage-house-reopened
“Emergency management of buildings to change” Hon Dr Minister For Building and Housing (Media Release)
“These new powers significantly impact on people’s private property rights, as well as heritage and safety. We are keen to consult with building owners, members of the building profession, local authorities and the general public to get the detail right.”
The Media Release is as follows (more…)
“More targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings” Consultation : Media Coverage
RNZ News:
"Heritage advocates fear Government plans for dealing with buildings after natural disasters will result in historical landmarks being lost forever."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/274190/demolition-proposals-spark-heritage-fears
Late Edition Podcast: the news item starts approx. 17".40 (Dr Anna Crighton and Dr Ian Lochhead interviewed)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/lateedition/audio/201755363/late-edition-for-21-may-2015
Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter – March 2015.
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