“Cultural property” under the bill includes important cultural heritage as well as the buildings in which it is held...."
"....In New Zealand, category 1 historic places and registered wahi tapu are also likely to be included, along with the list of national historic landmarks currently being considered by the government."
Christopher Finlayson (more…)
Chris Finlayson in his April Newsletter under the heading Arts Culture and Heritage has the following:
"The New Zealand Historic Places Trust Act and governance structure are being reviewed. Legislation is currently before the Select Committee and I look forward to its passage later this year."
Interesting site that has a section on practical conservation advice. Well worth a visit....
www.cemeteries.org.nz/
"The Trust seeks to create a greater awareness of the need for conservation of cemeteries in New Zealand, in furtherance of which we encourage communities throughout New Zealand to recognize that their cemeteries are important cultural and historical symbols and resources."
