“Nothing new about flag debate…” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"The first national flag debate, however, can be traced back to a meeting of Northland rangatira at Waitangi in March 1834 at which Rev Henry Williams – a former Lieutenant in the Royal Navy – presented the gathering of Maori leaders with a choice of three flag designs."
“It’s quite interesting to see that the process of selecting New Zealand’s first national flag just over 180 years ago was in some ways pretty close to what is being proposed for future changes to our flag,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

(2014) “Briefing to Incoming Minister” Ministry of Culture and Heritage

"The Briefing to the Incoming Minister reports are produced following each General Election and serve as an introduction to the work of the Ministry.  " (MCH web site)
The MCH briefings can be downloaded from the following links:
2014 Briefing to the incoming Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage :http://www.mch.govt.nz/files/BIM%20ACH%20Nov%202014%20(D-0567988).PDF
Strategic challenges for the Arts Heritage Media and Sport Sector Agencies: http://www.mch.govt.nz/files/BIM%20ACH%20Nov%202014%20%28D-0567988%29.PDF

“New app tells stories behind our Path to Nationhood” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (19.11.2015)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"A new free app for smartphones and tablets telling stories about one of the most dynamic and colourful periods of New Zealand’s history ..."
"....The six app-based tours of Northland – Path to Nationhood – look at some of our earliest events in history when Maori and Pakeha first met before the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, ..."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

Heritage Auckland Centenary Tea In The Grand Tearoom : Presentation From Dr. Ian Hunter – Video Link

"Heritage Auckland's Hobson Street building celebrates 100 years with a Centenary Tea in the Grand Tearoom with a presentation from historian Ian Hunter."
Heritage Auckland have a uploaded the video and it at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akBHSEG65vQ&feature=em-upload_owner