"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way" is the theme for the Christchurch City Council BECA Heritage Week. (13 to 23 October 2017
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way" BECA Heritage Week 2017
Oculus June 2018 Is Out!
HPA Newsletter Oculus June 2018 has ben released.
It contains:
Details on the Public Liability Insurance Coverage HPA has negotiated for the HPA Membership Organisations.
James Blackburne, President of HPA, updates on the working relationships with other Heritage Organisations and the work they are undertaking collectively.
Oculus can be obtained fresh from your local HPA Membership Organisation!!!
REMINDER: MCH “Survey on strengthening New Zealand’s protection system for heritage buildings” Due 15th July 2018
Ministry of Culture and Heritage "Survey on strengthening New Zealand’s protection system for heritage buildings".
A reminder to those who have been asked to participate- the return date for the Survey is the 15th July 2018.
“Policy for Government departments’ management of historic heritage 2004 (August 2004)” : Policy @ MCH Website
Policy for Government departments' management of historic heritage 2004 (August 2004)
Introduction
Purpose
New Zealand's historic heritage is rich, varied and unique. It is a legacy of all generations, from the earliest places of Māori use and occupation to inner-city buildings. Places of historic heritage value are integral to our sense of nationhood and are an important visual and historical presence in the landscape. Iwi and hapū identity and cultural well-being are inseparable from whakapapa connections with places of historic heritage significance to Māori.
Government departments are the stewards of a large and significant portfolio of historic heritage, which they manage on behalf of the people of New Zealand. These properties illustrate aspects of past and continuing government activities, and New Zealand's social and economic development, culture and identity.
The government is committed to the promotion and protection of New Zealand's historic heritage and has established legislation and agencies for this purpose. It has ratified the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972). This policy is a further demonstration of the government's leadership role in historic heritage management.
The government regards the management of the historic heritage within its care as an important part of its responsibilities and will ensure that historic heritage values are taken into account when decisions are made. It has therefore decided to adopt a best practice approach in order to: (more…)