The latest newsletter from Historic Places Hawke's Bay, now available to download via the link below:
“Shand’s Emporium touches down on Manchester St, Christchurch ” The Press Online Article
"Shand's Emporium touches down on Manchester St, Christchurch"
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/69760508/shands-emporium-touches-down-on-manchester-st-christchurch
“Volunteers acknowledged for National Volunteer Week” HNZ Media Release
"National Volunteer Week takes place June 21-27, and Heritage New Zealand is taking the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful volunteers and thank them for their ongoing support of the organization."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“Historic churches at risk” Nine To Noon RNZ National Podcast
"Churches around the country are shutting their doors as congregations and funds dwindle, and ageing buildings need seismic strengthening. St David's Presbyterian church in Khyber Pass, Auckland, closed last December, and faces possible demolition. Founder of the Friends of St David's Trust www.saintdavidsfriends.org.nz , Paul Baragwanath and the Chief Executive of Heritage New Zealand Bruce Chapman discuss the plight of many churches and the innovative ways some communities are going about saving them."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201757017/historic-churches-at-risk