“Future cities thought leader, NZ architect Mark Burry” Nine to Noon RNZ Podcast

Future cities thought leader, NZ architect Mark Burry
Nine to Noon RNZ Podcast

Mark Burry "From 1979 to 2016 he was the the senior architect and researcher at the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona. "

 "With the fire at Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral last month, Professor Burry also has thoughts on the rebuild options."

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“Latest heritage buildings to benefit from Government fund” Hon Grant Robertson M.P. Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage (Media Release 16.05.2019)

The following announcement / media release was taken from the Heritage Equipement Govt site.
Note: The next round of Heritage EQUIP funding closes on Monday 29 July 2019.
16 May 2019
NEWS

Latest heritage buildings to benefit from Government fund

Ten heritage buildings from across New Zealand will have a more secure future, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson announced today.

The Heritage EQUIP earthquake strengthening programme is providing $958,962 to recipients in a number of regional centres as well as main cities, with $842,472 going directly to seismic upgrade works.

"As part of a large restoration project, $250,000 has been awarded to help strengthen the Former Chief Post Office in Christchurch, one of Cathedral Square's oldest buildings and a Category 1 historic place," Grant Robertson said.

"About $116,490 in new grants will help regional heritage building owners get suitable professional advice.

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