Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter has been released to the members.
Historic Places Mid Canterbury Newsletter (January 2020) Is Out!
https://historicplacesaotearoa.org.nz/historic-places-mid-canterbury-newsletter-january-2020-is-out/
Arts Culture & Heritge Sector Survey (National Party)
The Hon Nicky Wagner M.P. (National Party) is conducting an Arts Culture & Heritage Sector Survey.
"I am focused on finding ways we can grow the value of Arts, Culture and Heritage. I want to engage you in debate, get your thoughts, test different ideas, and question the status quo to find better ways to grow the sector’s value, and turn those ideas into action."
https://nickywagner.national.org.nz/arts_culture_heritage
The following is the link to the (SurveyMonkey) Survey:
“Free entry at our places on Waitangi Day” (2020) (HNZPT Media Release)
Celebrate our national day on 6 February and visit 15 staffed properties that Heritage New Zealand cares for. Entry is free, with special events planned at some of the properties.
There's some amazing stories to share, so come along, be part of our heritage and make a day of it with family and friends. Pick up a copy of our special Waitangi Day commemorative booklet.
You never know who you might meet!
https://www.heritage.org.nz/news-and-events/events/waitangi-day-free-entry
(more…)“Whanganui’s heritage on the world stage” (Media Release 27:01:2020)
Whanganui’s heritage on the world stage
In a first for New Zealand, Whanganui has been accepted into the League of Historical Cities – an international affiliation of cities developed to recognise the values that historical urban areas bring to local and international communities.
Whanganui is the sole member city in New Zealand and one of only four others in the Pacific region. Notable member cities around the world include Athens, Istanbul, Kyoto and Melbourne.
Membership of the League provides opportunities to foster relationships with other historic cities, sharing principles and practices that will ultimately strengthen our cultural landscape.
“This is extremely exciting to be grouped with these cities,” says Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall.
(more…)Dame Anna Crighton-For Services To Heritage Preservation And Governance (New Years Honours). Updated.
HPA inaugural President Dr Anna Crighton was awarded the title Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours (2020) for services to Heritage Preservation and Governance.
Dame Anna in an interview with RNZ National stated. "I'm proud of Historic Places Aotearoa...".
(10.32" into the interview.)
Link to RNZ National Interview follows:
New Year Honours: Anna Crighton fierce fighter for our unique heritage: NZ Herald reports:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12297327
Christchurch heritage campaigner Anna Crighton becomes a dame: The Press reports:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/118421786/christchurch-heritage-campaigner-anna-crighton-becomes-a-dame
Otago alumna awarded top honour for heritage
“Dumbfounded and speechless” is how Otago alumna Dr Anna Crighton QSO JP described her reaction to the news she had been made a Dame in the New Year Honours list."