An Afternoon With Heritage New Zealand at Oruwharo.
Speakers include Sir Pita Sharples and local historian Pat Parsons.
Tag: Heritage Event
Victorian Tea Party on Saturday January 23rd at 2pm- At 1/24 Peter Street, Ashburton
If dainty cakes, cucumber sandwiches, fancy tea cups and a charming garden setting around a fabulous 1880s opulently decorated villa appeal to you, make sure you ring and book your place at the Victorian Tea Party. This is only for members, although singles can bring a friend or partner. Our grateful thanks to Kath Shea for the opportunity to hold this.
HPMC committee member and Archivist at the Ashburton Museum and Heritage Centre, Kathleen Stringer, will bring along some clothing for you to admire and will talk a little about the Victorian era. If you haven’t seen the inside of Kath Shea’s amazing home there will be time to tour, and for those of you who have, you will probably want to look again! Small charge of $5 each to help cover catering costs.
Terrace Station at Hororata come and enjoy the final 2015 garden and woodland walk combined with ‘Books in the Garden’ –Sunday 15th November 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Terrace Station at Hororata
come and enjoy the final 2015 garden and woodland walk combined
with ‘Books in the Garden’ –
sale of gardening books and New Zealand history books woodland plants also available
Sunday 15th November 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
follow signs from the Hororata roundabout – approx 5kms to site
bring your picnic to have in the garden
Adults $5.00 per head to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust
homestead is not able to be looked into on the ‘open garden’ days
more information at www.terracestation.org.nz Please, no dogs!
“Bastille-themed concert at Alberton” July 19th (2015) HNZ Media Release
"The sounds of French music will fill the air at Alberton – the property cared for by Heritage New Zealand in Mt Albert – on July 19."
"A concert entitled Du Paix et d’Esperance [Of Peace and Hope] will feature music by Faure, Debussy, Offenbach and other composers to celebrate Bastille Day."
“We’re delighted to be able to welcome back Cathie Harrop and her team of musicians for this special occasion,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.
Du Paix et d’Esperance – A Collection of French Music for Bastille Day takes place at Alberton on Sunday July 19 at 5pm. Tickets $35;
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“INAUGURAL EVENT Become a Friend!” (Of The Arts Centre)
The Friends of the Arts Centre of Christchurch Inc has been established with the purpose of supporting and promoting the Arts Centre of Christchurch, with a special focus on fundraising for key projects. Its inaugural event takes place in the:
YMCA Exhibition Room (upstairs)
12 Hereford Street (opposite the Arts Centre of Christchurch)
5.30pm – 7.30pm on Thursday the 26th March 2015
Event Details and Membership Form (PDF)
at following link:
Friends of the Arts Centre of Christchurch INAUGURAL EVENT
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL TO HOST FIRST PUBLIC OPEN DAY ON SUNDAY 8th MARCH
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL TO HOST FIRST PUBLIC OPEN DAY ON SUNDAY 8th MARCH
Four months after reopening her doors for performances and events and over four years since the closure of the most famous heritage theatre in the city, during which a $40 million rebuild and restoration was undertaken following the 2011 earthquakes, the Isaac Theatre Royal will finally hold its first public Open Day on Sunday 8th March between 1.00 – 4.00pm. (more…)
“Christmas cheer comes to Pompallier Mission” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (27.11.2015)
Every Christmas, Pompallier Mission and New Zealand’s oldest church, Russell’s Christ Church, come together to host community carols for locals and visitors alike. Local groups and soloists will perform traditional festive favourites as well as modern Christmas songs as part of the show, which takes place on Saturday December 20 at 6pm.
“Carols @ Pompallier is an annual fixture for the Russell community and is a great way for the community to re-connect and kick off the festive season,” says the Manager of Pompallier Mission, Scott Elliffe, who will be celebrating his first Christmas in the Bay of Islands this year.
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
“Take the sniff test at Highwic’s Sweet Pea Festival” Heritage New Zealand Media Release
"Internationally renowned horticulturist and leading Sweet Pea breeder, Dr Keith Hammett, will be asking people at the Festival [November 22-23] to give their feedback on the strength of scent from a range of four or five different Sweet Pea cultivars he has developed."
Highwic’s Sweet Pea Festival takes place on November 22 and 23 (10am-4.30pm).
Entry – Adults $10; Heritage New Zealand members - $5; Children – free.
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Historic Places Mid Canterbury : Gunyah Bus Trip Saturday 12th October 014
Gunyah Homestead
Gunyah homestead at Glenroy will be the highlight of a bus day trip being organised for Sunday October 12 by Historic Places Mid Canterbury.
The homestead suffered serious earthquake damage in 2010 and 2011 when chimneys collapsed. However all restoration has been completed and Gunyah now offers boutique accommodation and meals. A talk by the owner on the history of the estate will follow lunch, with time to explore the woodland gardens, parts of the homestead and out buildings. (more…)