“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."