The Press reported on Historic Places Canterbury Deputation (HPC) to the CCC Social, Community Development and Housing Committee. (The Deputation was made HPC Chair Mark Gerrard
"Heritage advocate accuses council of being 'overly secretive' as they discuss Christchurch historic buildings in secret"
Historic Places Canterbury Submission on the Christchurch City Council Proposed Grant of $10million for the Christ Church Cathedral
Mayor and Councillors,
Thank You for the opportunity to make a Submission on the Proposed Grant of $10 million for the Christ Church Cathedral.
Proposed $10 million grant for ChristChurch Cathedral
Have your say on the proposal to contribute a grant of $10 million to the reinstatement of the ChristChurch Cathedral
Details etc at the following link: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/95
Quake-hit historic Rose Chapel in Christchurch reopens after missing big birthday The Press Online
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/105719015/quakehit-historic-rose-chapel-in-christchurch-reopens-after-missing-big-birthday
Rose Historic Chapel : https://www.rosehistoricchapel.co.nz/
The Rose Historic Chapel will be open for the public to view this Sunday (29th July) from 2pm to 4 pm.
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way" is the theme for the Christchurch City Council BECA Heritage Week. (13 to 23 October 2017
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way" BECA Heritage Week 2017
"Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way- BECA Heritage Week 2017
Beca Heritage Week 2017 will run from 13 to 23 October 2017 and celebrates the rich heritage of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
The theme for Beca Heritage Week 2017 is Plains, Port Hills & Peninsula – Finding our Way. The theme reflects this year’s anniversaries which offer the chance to explore and celebrate the cultural and physical development of our district and the pursuit of leisure activities in a unique landscape, defined by Plains, Port Hills and Peninsula.
Details here on what is on!
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/events/?programme=1&start=0
Beca Heritage Week 2018: "Strength from Struggle – Remembering our courageous communities."
An annual festival held in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to celebrate the heritage of our district.
Dates: 12-22 October.
The details have been released.
This year there are some significant anniversaries in terms of large scale national and international events including:
The theme for Beca Heritage Week 2018 reflects these significant anniversaries which were hard won or hard fought struggles in world and New Zealand history.
These anniversaries present an opportunity to remember the challenges faced by many communities in the past, commemorate the loss, courage and endurance of those who came before us, and celebrate their victories.
The Historic Places Canterbury submission on the Christchurch City Council Long Term Plan 2018-2028 can be found at the following link:
The Press: Christchurch's Sign of the Kiwi reopens in time for 100th anniversary
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/88678352/christchurchs-sign-of-the-kiwi-reopens-in-time-for-100th-anniversary
Checkpoint RNZ: Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/201830419/sign-of-the-kiwi-re-opens-in-christchurch-locals-delight
CCC Statement of Significance: (Taken from documentation of the The Proposed Christchurch Replacement District Plan)
DISTRICT PLAN – LISTED HERITAGE PLACE
HERITAGE ASSESSMENT – STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
SIGN OF THE KIWI - 1700, 2057, 2057R SUMMIT ROAD,
GOVERNORS BAY
The Sign of the Kiwi was constructed in 1916-1917 as one of a number of rest houses planned for the Summit Road scheme of Henry Ell. The great pre-occupation of Harry Ell, a politician and tenacious social and environmental campaigner, was the promotion of a summit road from Godley Head to Akaroa, providing public access to all parts of the Port Hills. (more…)
Treasured heritage buildings to reopen in 2017: The Press
"Christchurch City Council has been working its way through an extensive heritage rebuild and repair programme. Some buildings have already opened, including the Mona Vale homestead, and work is continuing on others.
"Hidden challenges" during the repair have delayed some projects, but 2017 will see the Signs of the Kiwi and Takahe reopen, along with the Mona Vale gatehouse, the Thomas Edmonds band rotunda and the Old Stone House in Cracroft."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/87265327/Treasured-heritage-buildings-to-reopen-in-2017
Historic Places Chair Mark Gerrard quoted in the article.
