"To provide leadership and direction in key areas of work, Heritage New Zealand is preparing five general statements of policy. The policies are being developed under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. We invite you to provide written comment on these draft policies. We do not have a standard form on which you may make your response.
(Submissions close on 17 April 2015)" (more…)
Victoria Square Public Forum At Knox Church: Media Coverage
Morning Report (RNZ National) coverage:
Public say no to Victoria Square redesign ( 3′ 10″ )
Hundreds of Cantabrians gathered in Christchurch last night to deliver the Government a strong message - leave the city's Victoria Square alone.
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20150401-0740-public_say_no_to_victoria_square_redesign-048.mp3
"Morning Report" reporting that 300 people attended the Victoria Square Public Forum.
VICTORI”A SQUARE Should it be redeveloped ?” Public Discussion, Friday 10 April, 7.30pm At The WEA, 59 Gloucester Street.
VICTORIA SQUARE
Should it be redeveloped ?
Public discussion, Friday 10 April, 7.30pm
at the WEA, 59 Gloucester Street.
Victoria Square Public Forum: Tuesday 7.30 Pm Knox Church Centre 31st March 2015 (Media Release)
Residents of Christchurch are invited to attend a
Public Forum on Victoria Square to be held 7.30pm Tuesday 31st March at Knox Church Centre.
The Promotional Flyer can be downloaded from this link: Flyer_Vic_Square_Yellow_Ribbon_Picnic_and_Public_Forum
The Media Release is as follows:
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Victoria Square Yellow Ribbon Picnic- Cook Statue and Trees With Yellow Ribbons
Image of Victoria Square's Cook Statue and Trees with Yellow Ribbons.
Guardian Names Christchurch Town Hall In Its “10 of the world’s best concert halls”
The Guardian's Trevor Cox has the heritage listed Christchurch Town Hall in his "10 of the world's best concert halls".
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/mar/05/10-worlds-best-concert-halls-berlin-boston-tokyo
Yellow Ribbon Picnic @ Victoria Square 12.00- 2.00pm Saturday 28th March 2015 (Media Release)
"Victoria Square No Need For Change” is inviting Christchurch residents to bring their lunch or just turn up and enjoy Victoria Square this Saturday between 12.00- 2.00pm.
"We are calling this informal gathering of residents a “Yellow Ribbon Picnic”.
The flyer can be downloaded here: Flyer_Vic_Square_Yellow_Ribbon_Picnic_and_Public_Forum
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“INAUGURAL EVENT Become a Friend!” (Of The Arts Centre)
The Friends of the Arts Centre of Christchurch Inc has been established with the purpose of supporting and promoting the Arts Centre of Christchurch, with a special focus on fundraising for key projects. Its inaugural event takes place in the:
YMCA Exhibition Room (upstairs)
12 Hereford Street (opposite the Arts Centre of Christchurch)
5.30pm – 7.30pm on Thursday the 26th March 2015
Event Details and Membership Form (PDF)
at following link:
Friends of the Arts Centre of Christchurch INAUGURAL EVENT
“How important is heritage preservation in our cities” Donovan Rypkema (President Of Heritage Strategies) Interviewed On R.N.Z. National Nine To Noon
"Donovan Rypkema is president of Heritage Strategies International, a Washington DC consulting firm. His book, "The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader's Guide" , is now in its third edition and his firm has had clients including the World Bank, the Inter American Development Bank, the Council of Europe and the United Nations Development Programme. He's in New Zealand as a guest of the Civic Trust Auckland." (Text from RNZ Website)
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20150313-0931-how_important_is_heritage_preservation_in_our_cities-048.mp3
“Theatre Royal open day attracts thousands” The Press Online Article (09/03/2014)
"Theatre Royal open day attracts thousands" The Press reports.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/art-and-stage/theatre/67123563/Theatre-Royal-open-day-attracts-thousands