“Practical changes to unreinforced masonry securing initiative” Hon Jenny Salesa M.P. Minister For Building And Construction: Media Release

"Practical changes to unreinforced masonry securing initiative"

Hon Jenny Salesa M.P.

Changes have been made to the $4.5million Unreinforced Masonry Building Securing Fund (URM Fund) in response to constraints building owners were facing while attempting to secure buildings.

“Changes to the initiative will increase the flexibility of the URM Fund and allow it to be used for more activities,” says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa.

“I am also seeking to extend the time before penalties are applied and I’ll make a further announcement about this and seek feedback on potential changes in the New Year.”

 

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“Celebrate Suffrage 125 with Heritage New Zealand” HNZ Media Release

 

 

 

September 3

MEDIA RELEASE

Celebrate Suffrage 125 with Heritage New Zealand

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga staff across the country are involved in a number of events to commemorate and promote Suffrage 125 this month and beyond.

A particular highlight will be a series of suffrage themed community art workshops at six heritage properties in Auckland (Alberton, Sept 22); Christchurch (Ferrymead Heritage Park, Oct 14); Wellington (Old Government Building, Oct 29); Dunedin (Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Hall, Nov 3); Oamaru (Totara Estate, Nov 10) and in Northland (Clendon House, Rawene, Nov 24). (more…)

“Heartland heritage, buildings in the regions” Bill McKay Commentary On Nine to Noon RNZ National Podcast

"Heartland heritage, buildings in the regions"

https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018660848/heartland-heritage-buildings-in-the-regions

"Bill McKay reports on our historic buildings and the character of our small regional towns facing multiple threats.

Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland."

F.Y.I. Heritage Victoria Interim Protection Order: “Federation Square gets temporary heritage protection from Apple store” The Age (Online Article)

FYI - Heritage protection in Melbourne.

Federation Square gets temporary heritage protection from Apple store (The Age reports)

"Federation Square has been granted heritage protection until late 2018 as a government body deliberates on whether to permanently protect the site, a decision that could prevent an Apple store being added to the precinct.

The order comes after the National Trust of Australia's Victorian branch nominated Federation Square for heritage protection in early August following the state government's plans to build an Apple store on the site, which were released in December 2017. ..."

https://www.theage.com.au/melbourne-news/federation-square-gets-temporary-heritage-protection-from-apple-store-20180823-p4zz70.html

The Interim Protection Order can be seen at the following link:
https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/citizensformelbourne/pages/117/attachments/original/1534934539/ISSUE_OF_AN_IPO_-_HA17_-_To_Whom_it_May_Concern.pdf?1534934539