Tag: Heritage Building

“Artist Bill Sutton’s house opens to the public” Media Release

Sutton Heritage House and Garden,
20 Templar Street, Richmond.
Open 2–4.30pm, Sunday 7 March 2021.
Entry is by koha.

MEDIA RELEASE

Artist Bill Sutton’s house opens to the public

The home of Bill Sutton, one of Canterbury’s best known painters, will open to the public for the first time on Sunday 7 March. A decade on from the Christchurch earthquakes, and 21 years after Sutton’s death, the Sutton Heritage House and Garden will be offered as an artist’s residence and studio in conjunction with Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and the Ilam School of Fine Arts. When not in use by visiting artists, it will be available for visits by the public, community talks, seminars, workshops and art exhibitions.

The opening of the Sutton Heritage House and Garden is the realisation of the vision of former owner, Neil Roberts, who purchased the house following the artist’s death to ensure its preservation and with the intention of gifting it to the city for use as an artist’s residency. Following the 2011 earthquakes, Roberts’ plan was frustrated by the red-zoning of the section of Richmond where the house is located at 20 Templar Street. Roberts had no choice but to sell the property to the Crown but, following several years of uncertainty, and aided by the powerful advocacy of Dame Ann Hercus, an agreement was reached to retain the house and garden and designate the adjacent land as Sutton Park. 

The Sutton Heritage House and Garden Charitable Trust was formed in 2018 to administer the house; ownership of the house and associated land was transferred to Christchurch City Council in 2020. Having suffered minor earthquake damage, the house has been fully restored with only minor adaptations required to allow for public use. 

Sutton’s house and studio was designed for the artist by his friend and colleague at the School of Fine Arts, Tom Taylor. Completed in 1963, it is a notable example of mid 20th-century modern design and a rare example of a house designed to meet an artist’s specific requirements. It includes a large, north-facing studio where Sutton painted many of the works for which he is so well known. The rambling garden reflects Sutton’s philosophy of ‘nature knows best’.

Members of the public are invited to view the house and garden on Sunday 7 March, 2–4.30pm, following an opening ceremony by Mayor Lianne Dalziel. Entry is by koha. Because of the small size of the house and garden, numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 40 persons within the house at any one time.

Sutton Heritage House and Garden, 20 Templar Street, Richmond. Open 2–4.30pm, Sunday 7 March 2021.

The Mystery Of Mrs Muir (Stuff Online)

" ... Mrs Muir holds an important place in New Zealand netball history. She was the first coach of the Silver Ferns, guiding the national netball side in four tests against Australia. She was also a member of the original executive that established Netball NZ (then the NZ Basketball Association) in 1924, going on to serve as president from 1932-1949. 

Yet, no one even knew her first name. ... "

https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2020/11/silver-ferns-coach-history-mrs-muir/

(The story of Mrs Muir is a social history as well as one of our built past of which you cannot separate the two.)

“Two Christchurch heritage buildings share $1.2m in ratepayer funds” The Press (Online Article 27.02.2020)

Two Christchurch heritage buildings share $1.2m in ratepayer funds The Press Online

" ...The former Livingspace building at Sol Square (96 Lichfield St) and the Design and Arts College building at 116 Worcester St have each received $600,000 toward their multimillion-dollar repairs and refurbishments. ...

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/119846552/two-christchurch-heritage-buildings-share-12m-in-ratepayer-funds

“Wellington City Council headed to court over earthquake-prone buildings” RNZ Morning Report (06:12:2019)

Wellington City Council headed to court over earthquake-prone buildings :RNZ Morning Report.

The link can be found at the following:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018725681/wellington-city-council-headed-to-court-over-earthquake-prone-buildings

"For the first time, a council is going to court to get the power to strengthen two heritage listed, earthquake-prone buildings - because the owners refuse to do so.

"The Wellington City Council's strengthening deadlines for the Toomath's Building on Ghuznee Street, and the Adelaide Hotel on Adelaide Road both expired in 2013.

"Now the council says despite extensive efforts to work with the building owners, there has been no progress, and it has now lost confidence they will do the necessary work.

"The council's Chief Resilience Officer, Mike Mendonca speaks to Kim Hill.

Kate Sheppard House Purchased By The N.Z. Govt.

Kate Sheppard House (Source HNZPT List)

"This Christchurch home was where Kate Sheppard and suffragist supporters spent much time working towards New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the vote.  It was here that the 270-metre petition was pasted together before being presented to Parliament."

The following is the media Release by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga announcing the purchase.

Kate Sheppard House purchase delights

19/09/2019

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the University of Canterbury (UC) are delighted with the Government purchase of theCategory 1 listed Kate Sheppard House in Christchurch, as announced by Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods today.

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Ōamaru Courthouse Reopening- Media Coverage

Ōamaru courthouse to reopen after years of facing closure RNZ News

https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/367860/oamaru-courthouse-to-reopen-after-years-of-facing-closure

Reopening of courthouse 'a great day' Otago Daily Times
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/reopening-courthouse-great-day

Oamaru's historic courthouse reopened Timaru Herald
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/107560250/oamarus-historic-courthouse-reopened

Oamaru’s stunning court house back in session after seven years, and project comes in under budget One News Now
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/oamaru-s-stunning-court-house-back-in-session-after-seven-years-and-project-comes-under-budget

“Napier’s Forgotten Building.” Text Of A Commentary Written By Denis Pilkington That Was Published In The Hawkes Bay Today. (Under the Heading Of “Precious old buildings worth keeping. 10.05.2017)

  Napier’s Forgotten Building.

Mayor Bill Dalton has revealed a proposal being explored by the Napier City Council to build a new “Memorial Library” in Clive Square.

In order for this plan to be brought to fruition, Mr Dalton says it would be necessary to demolish the former Mothers’ Rest building (Community Centre). Mr Dalton also suggests that a new library on that site could house the Eternal Flame and plaques listing those who gave their lives in World War II,  that have been removed from the renovated and extended Napier Conference Centre on the Marine Parade.

These proposals overlook the fact that the former Mothers’ Rest building has an important history of its own and, for this reason, is listed on the Council’s District Plan as a heritage building.  Not only was it built in 1925 as a memorial to the citizens of Napier who gave their lives in the First World War, it is also a landmark building as part of women’s social history in New Zealand.  (more…)

“Treasured heritage buildings to reopen in 2017” The Press Online Article

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.

“Inside Englefield: Owner dreams of restoring ruined Christchurch lodge” The Press Online Article (12.10.2016)

Inside Englefield: Owner dreams of restoring ruined Christchurch lodge: The Press

"Shaune Wylie is clinging to his vision for Englefield Lodge.
Today the historic home sits untouched on the corner of Fitzgerald Ave and Avonside Drive in Christchurch.

It has a gaping hole on its roof, decimated chimneys, overgrown gardens and a shipping container plonked in the front yard. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/85213122/inside-englefield-owner-dreams-of-restoring-decimated-christchurch-lodge

 

“Institute of Architects urges Department of Conservation to save the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre” NZIA Media Release (22.08.2016)

"The New Zealand Institute of Architects is dismayed by the decision of Department of Conservation Deputy Director-General Mervyn English to demolish the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre, and urges the Department to reconsider this decision urgently.

“John Scott’s architecture was original, and his importance to New Zealand architecture is increasingly recognised,” said Institute of Architects President Christina van Bohemen. “The Institute awarded John its first Gold Medal for career achievement in 1999 and just last year named its award for public architecture in his honour.”

Ms van Bohemen said the 1976 Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre is one of John Scott’s most significant works. Scott also designed Wellington’s acclaimed Futuna Chapel, which was itself threatened with demolition before its reprieve and subsequent restoration.

“The Department of Conservation proclaims on its website its commitment to New Zealand’s unique legacy and enjoins us to pass it on. So why is Mr English determined to demolish a building that Heritage New Zealand has found to be of outstanding significance?”

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)