Press Release 18 August 2020.
Heritage Heavyweights to judge the inaugural Whanganui Regional Heritage Awards
Three independent and highly qualified judges will assess the inaugural Whanganui Regional Heritage Award entries, with the results to be announced at the Awards Ceremony and opening of the Whanganui Heritage Month on 1 October.
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Chief Executive, Andrew Coleman
Christchurch Heritage Trust Chair, Dame Anna Crighton
Gisborne Heritage Architect & Historic Places Aotearoa President, James Blackburne
The Awards are modeled on the Canterbury Heritage Awards, originally established as the Christchurch Heritage Awards in 2010 by Dame Anna Crighton. Held every two years, the Awards were such a success, they were extended to the Canterbury region. Their Patron is the Right Honourable Helen Clark ONZ.
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