On a cold frosty night, May 30th 2014, new and old Naseby residents gathered outside the old Post Office in Derwent Street to celebrate the return of the old street lamps.
The official turning on of these lamps would have been almost as exciting as when power first came to the small township in 1947 and the old kerosene lamps were used no more. (more…)
Tag: Heritage Event
“Princess’s gravestone re-done” Hawke”s Bay Today (Online Article 26.04.14)
Hawke's Bay Today are reporting: "The restored gravestone of a Mori princess was unveiled in a Maraekakaho vineyard on the weekend."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11261815
“HB HERITAGE NEWS- NEWSLETTER OF HISTORIC PLACES HAWKE’S BAY (Inc)” HPHB Newsletter 1 (May 2014) has coverage of the event.
CCC Heritage Week (2014) Details Announced- 17th- 27th October.
The theme for this years Heritage Week is "Making Connections -experience our past,present,future".
Close off dates for inclusion in the Publicity Pamphlet listing the events and funding application is the 13th June.
http://www.heritageweek.co.nz/ E: heritage@ccc.govt.nz
Info Sheet downloadable PDF : HW Info Sheet EMAIL
“NAPIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE UNVEILING OF INFORMATION PANEL” 29th May (2014)
"NAPIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE UNVEILING OF INFORMATION PANEL: Thursday 29 May at 2pm.
Details can found on Page 2 of the HB HERITAGE NEWS- NEWSLETTER OF HISTORIC PLACES HAWKE’S BAY
-You can download a PDF copy here: HPHB NEWSLETTER 1 (May 2014)
“FABRIC & RYTHYM 1920s NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECTURE ON FILM NEW ZEALAND FILM ARCHIVE SCREENING” 22nd May (2014 )
MTG Century Theatre, 9 Herschell Street, Napier Thursday 22 May 2014 at 6pm.
Suggested donation: MTG Friends and Historic Places Hawke’s Bay Members $5, General Public $10.
Historic Places Hawke’s Bay and MTG Hawke’s Bay present this special one-off screening in conjunction with the New Zealand Film Archive. The films showcase the construction of civic buildings and monuments, domestic architecture and the architecture of industry, taking the viewer on a lively journey through 1920s New Zealand, from footage of the temple at Rātana, to evidence of the devastation of the Murchison earthquake, to street-scenes from Lambton Quay to Napier’s lively waterfront. (more…)
“Make a bit of history at Alberton’s Garden Gala” On Sunday 30th March : NZHPT Media Release (20.03.2014)
"Alberton’s last celebration of its 150th anniversary year will be marked in style a grand finale Garden Gala on Sunday March 30 (11am-3pm)."
"Singer Grant Chilcott and John Fennell’s string quartet will also entertain with live music, while Old Macdonald’s Mobile Farm will provide fun for the kids."
"Stalls will include Criollo Chocolates and Desserts, Kai Moana’s Whitebait and Mussell Patties, Hakanoa Ginger Beer and a wide range of craft stalls..."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“Archival documentary to give intriguing look at 1950s Auckland at Silo Park screening this March (This Friday the 28th March” NZHPT Media Release (20.02.2014)
Heritage Short Film; PACIFIC MAGAZINE 23: REPORT ON AUCKLAND (1956)
Silo Cinema, Friday 28 March, 9:00pm
The New Zealand Film Archive has joined forces with The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) and Silo Park to provide a unique opportunity for Aucklanders to step back in time.
"The report-style short made in 1956 provides an intriguing snapshot of how Aucklanders lived at the time. Highlights include development of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, mid-century architecture, urban drift, motorway design and the specific development pressures of the 1950s." (more…)
“Special guests at Highwic Plant Fair” on March 16th 2014 (NZHPT Media Release 4th March 2014)
People at last year’s Highwic Plant Fair. (Source: NZHPT Media Release)
Highwic Plant Fair 8.30am - 4pm.
Entrance to the Highwic Plant Fair will cost $10 per adult (including NZHPT members); children are free. Admission also gives entry to Highwic.
Two very special guests will be attending this year:
"Lynda Hallinan – Editor at Large of New Zealand Gardener magazine ... will have a stall ... designed for keen gardeners and plant collectors..."
"Alexa Johnston – author of the "Ladies, A Plate" ... will talk about the best fruits and veges to use as preserves and jams; ..."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Modernist Architecture on film : Pallet Pavilion 1st Feb 2014 (NZHPT Media Release)
"If you're a fan of Modern architecture, you may like to pop along to this repeat screening of Four Houses from Four Decades."
"The film will be accompanied by a curated programme of New Zealand Film Archive films ... featuring modernist buildings"
Where: Pallet Pavilion, cnr Kilmore and Durham Streets, Christchurch
When: Saturday 1 February 9-10.10pm
Admission:Gold coin. Bar open 5-10.30pm at own cost. (more…)
“Tea time at Alberton again” NZHPT Media Release (23 December 2013)
“We’re offering the full tea and luncheon experience, with delicious freshly made food served on English bone china in one of the most beautiful heritage settings in Auckland – so people should get in and book early.”
“Our series of Classic Luncheons and Devonshire Tea Parties have been very popular since they began a few years ago, and are now a regular fixture in people’s social calendars,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell Mcintosh.
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)