"The Toitu Tauraka Waka became the first place in Te Wai Pounamu to be recognised for its ancestral significance as a wāhi tūpuna under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 on 22 January 2016."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“Big appetite for heritage festival” Otago Daily Times (Online Article)
"As open days go, it doesn't get much bigger than this - the Dunedin Heritage Festival has been a hit..." Otago Daily Times http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/354158/big-appetite-heritage-festival
“Dunedin Heritage Re-use Award Winners Announced” Dunedin City Council Media Release (27.03.14)
"It’s great to see the growth of the awards, as the number and quality of entries increases each year. It’s a very clear sign of the heightened awareness of the importance of built heritage to the future of our city and of the investment that people are prepared to make for that future."
The Media Release is as follows: (sourced form www.Scoop.co.nz) (more…)
“Stewart Island Gains First Marine Heritage Site” Environment Southland Media Release (18.03.2014)
"The historic Norwegian whalers’ base at Price’s Inlet on Stewart Island/Rakiura has been declared an archaeological site by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust making it the first marine heritage site in the country and only the sixth, 20th century site."
The media release is follows (sourced from w.w.w.scoop.co.nz) (more…)
“Clifden Bridge reopening to be celebrated” NZHPT Media Release (25th October 2013)
"An event to officially mark the reopening of the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge in Southland is to be held on Saturday 9 November."
"The reopening follows a major restoration project on the bridge, which is cared for by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) and registered as a Category 1 Historic Place."
"It was opened on 5 April 1899 by Sir Joseph Ward, and remains the longest wooden suspension bridge in New Zealand." (more…)
“Re-wire on a Hayes Roast!” NZHPT Media Release (10th October 2013)
"In partnership with Vivace Coffee, the NZHPT asked third generation artisan master roaster Bernard Smith to develop a blend of three original coffee beans that best emulated the strength of the site, the body of the ‘big skies’ Central Otago landscape and the sweetness of its sun overhead."
The Media release is as follows: (more…)
“Precious deposits in Waikouaiti” Otago Daily Times (Online Article)
"The former Bank of New Zealand in Waikouaiti is a rare survivor from an early period in New Zealand's banking history. Kim Dungey steps inside. ..."
"Precious deposits in Waikouaiti" Your Town: Otago Daily Times
The Historic Cemeteries Conservation Trust of New Zealand Website
Interesting site that has a section on practical conservation advice. Well worth a visit....
www.cemeteries.org.nz/
"The Trust seeks to create a greater awareness of the need for conservation of cemeteries in New Zealand, in furtherance of which we encourage communities throughout New Zealand to recognize that their cemeteries are important cultural and historical symbols and resources."
Heritage In Parliament – The Minister and the Party Spokespersons [Updated]
Wishing to raise a concern about Heritage at Parliament?
The following M.P.s should be your first contacts! (more…)
Building Seismic Performance Consultation- Historic Places Aotearoa Submission
The Historic Submission is available as a PDF download.
HPA Building Seismic Performance consultation_Submission