"Victoria Square revamp 'sterile, vapid'" The Press Mike Yardley Column:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/columnists/mike-yardley/63297628/Victoria-Square-revamp-sterile-vapid
"Victoria Square revamp to cost $7m" The Press :
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/10659008/Victoria-Square-revamp-to-cost-7m
The Great Christchurch Buildings Trust has released the Research Findings of the Colmar Brunton Christchurch Cathedral Research Poll-Christchurch_Cathedral_PollColmarBrunton (Link to PDF)
"Colmar Brunton recently completed a Research Poll of 1000 Christchurch residents to determine the preference and attitudes of Christchurch residents after lengthy debate between restoration advocates and the Anglican Church..."
"Although the Anglican Church may officially own the Christchurch Cathedral, 77% of Christchurch residents believe they should have a say about its future."
"68% of Christchurch residents believe that restoration would boost the morale of Christchurch residents."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Levick's Notebook: "Levick was a part of Scott’s 1910-1913 expedition and a member of the Northern Party. The notebook contains his pencil notes detailing the date, subjects and exposure details for the photographs he took during 1911 while at Cape Adare..." http://www.nzaht.org/aht/Levicks-notebook
Antarctic Heritage Trust Web site http://www.nzaht.org/
Maggie Barry M.P., (Image Sourced www.parliament.nz)
The Prime Minster Rt Hon John Key has named Maggie Barry M.P. as the (new) Minister of Arts Culture and Heritage.
Hon Maggie Barry M.P. has a Cabinet ranking of 20 and her Ministerial responsibilities are the following:
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Minister of Conservation
Minister for Senior Citizens
‘Crossings’ by Robyn Agnew.
"A special exhibition of contemporary weaving will take place at Highwic, the historic property in Newmarket cared for by Heritage New Zealand, from November 1-16."
“We’re delighted to be able to host this amazing collection of artwork at Highwic during the guild’s special anniversary year,” says the Manager of Highwic, Cheryl Laurie."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
We invite you to a Heritage tour with a difference on Sunday 2 November starting at 9am from the Big Fruit at Cromwell and finishing at approx 3.30 pm at Butlers Farm, Fruitlands.
The Heritage and Notable trees in our region, are probably either not observed closely, or taken for granted as just being there like statues. (more…)
“Vero would like to congratulate Christ’s College on winning this prestigious award. It is a privilege to sponsor the Supreme Heritage Award and we would like to commend the Board of Governors for their vision and commitment.”
The Media Rlease is as follows:
Christ’s College wins Vero Supreme Heritage Award (more…)
There was a "full house" for the Canterbury Heritage Awards at Knox Church and the following announcements were made.
Supreme Award:
Christ’s College – Harper and Julius Houses
http://www.heritageawards.co.nz/award-category/supreme/?awards-year=2014
The Award Category winners are the following: (more…)
