“More targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings” Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister For Building and Housing (Media Release)

“The priority in developing this earthquake strengthening policy for buildings is public safety and minimising future fatalities. We also need to ensure the response is proportionate to the risk, that the costs are minimised and that we retain as much of our built heritage as possible,” Dr Smith says.
The Media Release is as follows:Nick Smith

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“SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS” : Historic Places Aotearoa

SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS

Administration of the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.
Management and use of historic places owned or controlled or vested in Heritage New Zealand.
Administration of the NZ Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero.
Administration of the National Historic Landmarks List/Ngā Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ōna Kōrero Tūturu.
Statutory role of advocacy for historical and cultural heritage.

The HPA Submission (PDF) can be downloaded from the following ink: HPA Submission to HNZPT

 

“Older, Smaller, Better Measuring how the character of buildings and blocks influences urban vitality” Preservation Green Lab Study

"All across America, blocks of older, smaller buildings are quietly contributing to robust local economies and distinctive livable communities. ... Building on statistical analysis of the built fabric of three major American cities, the research demonstrates that established neighborhoods with a mix of older, smaller buildings perform better than districts with larger, newer structures when tested against a range of economic, social, and environmental outcome measures."
"Older, Smaller, Better Measuring how the character of buildings and blocks influences urban vitality" Report. (National Trust for Historic Preservation) (more…)

Heritage New Zealand: Notification of Draft Statutory Policies – Submissions Close 17th April 2015

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"To provide leadership and direction in key areas of work, Heritage New Zealand is preparing five general statements of policy.  The policies are being developed under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.  We invite you to provide written comment on these draft policies. We do not have a standard form on which you may make your response.
(Submissions close on 17 April 2015)" (more…)