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Historic Places Canterbury (Partial) 2020 AGM With A Tour Of Risingholme By Gareth Wright.
As you will be aware we have fulfilled most of the formal AGM requirements online. The wrap up of the AGM is being held at Risingholme Community Centre.
Where: Risingholme Community Centre
Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Time 5.30-7.00pm
Gareth Wright of the CCC Heritage Team will be giving a presentation on Risingholme.
Formalities will be very brief!
The Mystery Of Mrs Muir (Stuff Online)
" ... Mrs Muir holds an important place in New Zealand netball history. She was the first coach of the Silver Ferns, guiding the national netball side in four tests against Australia. She was also a member of the original executive that established Netball NZ (then the NZ Basketball Association) in 1924, going on to serve as president from 1932-1949.
Yet, no one even knew her first name. ... "
https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2020/11/silver-ferns-coach-history-mrs-muir/
(The story of Mrs Muir is a social history as well as one of our built past of which you cannot separate the two.)
Heritage In Parliament (2020) Updated.
“Christchurch Town Hall: Old dunger or heritage icon?” Public Lecture By Dr Ian Lochhead 6pm Wednesday 28th October.
A Lecture by Dr Ian Lochhead
Rose Chapel, 866 Colombo Street at 6pm Wednesday 28th October.
Ian Lochhead, editor of the book, The Christchurch Town Hall 1965 -2019: A Dream Renewed, reflects on the building’s national and international significance.
He asks the question, how did a small city, far from the world’s centres of culture, come to build an auditorium that helped to redefine what a late twentieth-century concert hall could be?
The lecture also examines the Town Hall's importance for Christchurch's identity in the 21st century.
Doors open 5.30pm.
“Where Are The Heritage Policies? – HPA” Historic Places Aotearoa Media Release (04:10:2020)
The lack of heritage policies in party manifestos a fortnight from the country’s General Election is disappointing, says the country’s independent voice for heritage Historic Places Aotearoa.
President James Blackburne says that, to date, only the Greens and New Zealand First have released a heritage-related policy.
“The other parties have either not formed a policy or are yet to present one. We find this extremely disappointing.
“Heritage is an intrinsic part of our country and the communities within it. It makes us who we are and makes us unique globally.
“With potential changes to the Resource Management Act looming, we are conscious and concerned that heritage will take a back seat,” he said.
“Heritage has an economic value for the New Zealand economy. New Zealand is not just about clean and green. Heritage is what a lot of people come to see and is an important part of domestic and international tourism. Heritage tourism visitors not only stay longer, they spend more money.”
Historic Places Aotearoa, which represents member organisations around the country, believes heritage should be visible, valued, indispensable and protected.
“We would like to see the parties offer the VIP treatment for heritage with funding and support for key public initiatives including a national heritage plaques programme, heritage awards and festivals.
“We believe funding should be boosted for key government initiatives such as Heritage Equip support to private building owners, Lotteries grants and tax incentives for heritage projects, and for the heritage team itself at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage.”
Mr Blackburne said heritage agencies needed support with heritage prioritised for protection, planning and funding via local and central government.
“We need to create an environment where heritage becomes indispensable to the economic and social wellbeing of our communities. And we need strong legislation to protect privately and publicly owned heritage sites, as well as making provisions for sympathetic new development in character areas.
“Let’s hear what the parties are offering… and fast.”
“Traditional fish traps situated on the Kerikeri inlet are one of four historical sites that is set for inspections by Heritage NZ Officials”:Facebook Video New Posting
Historic Places on Napier Hill: Guided Walk by Elizabeth Pishief at 10.00am Sunday 4th October.
Take a guided walk with Elizabeth on Sunday 4th October at 10am. Assemble outside Toad Hall backpackers at the corner of Brewster and Shakespear Road.Tour by gold coin donation please. Enquiries to Elizabeth: 06 835 4044
Flyer can be downloaded at the following link:
Timaru Landing Service (Building) “Heritge “Blue” Plaque Unveiling: Some Images
“Blue plaque tells of history on Timaru’s Landing Service building” Timaru Herald Online
Blue plaque tells of history on Timaru's Landing Service building: Timaru Herald
"The Timaru Landing Service building is now the first historic place in South Canterbury to receive a Historic Places Aotearoa (HPA) blue plaque highlighting its heritage. ..."
Historical plaque scheme reaches South Canterbury with $7500 donation: Timaru Herald