Tag: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

“… and take some time out for a cuppa” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

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Celebrate Auckland’s annual Heritage Festival (Sept 26 to Oct 4) by enjoying a visit to Alberton and a delicious Devonshire Tea served on vintage fine china and silverware.

The special Heritage Festival Devonshire Tea offer takes place on September 26 and 27 and October 3 and 4, 10.30am-3.30pm, when visitors to Alberton will be able to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with two light English scones served with cream and jam.

Admission to house and exhibition: $10 for adults; children free. Devonshire teas - $6 per person. Bookings for the Devonshire teas are essential as spaces are limited; contact Alberton on Ph 09-846-7367 or email Alberton@heritage.org.nz

“New quilts for Alberton Beds” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Alberton’s beds will be undergoing a transformation this month as the Monday Modern Quilt Group displays some of their innovative work in an exciting new exhibition of exquisite bedding."

New Quilts for Alberton Beds takes place between September 19 and 27 (closed Monday and Tuesday).
The free quilting techniques sessions will take place at 2-4pm on September 26 and 27.
Admission: $10 adults; children free – sorry no concessions.

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“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;
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“Historic churches at risk” Nine To Noon RNZ National Podcast

Radionznational"Churches around the country are shutting their doors as congregations and funds dwindle, and ageing buildings need seismic strengthening. St David's Presbyterian church in Khyber Pass, Auckland, closed last December, and faces possible demolition. Founder of the Friends of St David's Trust www.saintdavidsfriends.org.nz , Paul Baragwanath and the Chief Executive of Heritage New Zealand Bruce Chapman discuss the plight of many churches and the innovative ways some communities are going about saving them."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201757017/historic-churches-at-risk

“Echoes of World War I resonate at Ewelme” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

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A photo of Walter Ruddock who was killed on the Western Front in 1917, and a canvas bag that no family ever wanted to receive – the means by which a fallen soldier’s personal effects were returned to his family. (Source Heritage New Zealand)

“Three of the grandsons of Rev Vicesimus Lush – the man who built Ewelme in 1863-64 – fought overseas, though only one returned home,” says Cheryl Laurie, the Manager of Ewelme Cottage.

The Heritage New Zealand property will host a mini-exhibition entitled Grandsons at War, featuring items associated with the Lush family and their involvement in fighting overseas during the war that was meant to end all wars.

Grandsons at War will take place at Ewelme Cottage from April 5 to June 28 on Sundays only. Admission - $8.50 per adult; children and Heritage New Zealand members free.

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“SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS” : Historic Places Aotearoa

SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS

Administration of the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.
Management and use of historic places owned or controlled or vested in Heritage New Zealand.
Administration of the NZ Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero.
Administration of the National Historic Landmarks List/Ngā Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ōna Kōrero Tūturu.
Statutory role of advocacy for historical and cultural heritage.

The HPA Submission (PDF) can be downloaded from the following ink: HPA Submission to HNZPT

 

Heritage New Zealand: Notification of Draft Statutory Policies – Submissions Close 17th April 2015

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"To provide leadership and direction in key areas of work, Heritage New Zealand is preparing five general statements of policy.  The policies are being developed under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.  We invite you to provide written comment on these draft policies. We do not have a standard form on which you may make your response.
(Submissions close on 17 April 2015)" (more…)

“Heritage New Zealand seeks public input” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (05.02.15)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Heritage New Zealand is seeking the public’s views on how best the organisation can continue to promote, protect and identify heritage."
"It is an opportunity for the public to have their say on how Heritage New Zealand identifies and recognises significant heritage, manages heritage properties, assesses applications for the modification of archaeological sites, inputs into planning processes and provides advice to owners of heritage properties. "

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