Tag: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Conservation Workshop 11th -15th August 2014 : Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Heritage New Zealand has arranged for internationally renowned Australian conservation expert,  David Young, to run this Auckland-only workshop introducing buildings conservation, maintenance and understanding traditional building materials – including masonry, mortars, lime plasters, wood and timbers, paints and metals."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Avoiding disasters with old buildings – 10 do’s and don’ts” Public Lecture: Hertiage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"An internationally renowned specialist in building materials conservation will hold a free public lecture at the Jubilee Building in Parnell on Monday August 11 (7pm) in association with Heritage New Zealand."
"David Young, whose talk is entitled Avoiding Disasters – 10 things not to do when looking after old buildings, will share some of the do’s and don’ts of heritage conservation based on his experience gained over 30 years in the analysis and repair of historic buildings and sites."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board members appointed” Minister Christopher Finlayson: MCH Media Release (22nd May 2014)

"Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board members appointed"
The MCH Media Release is as follows:

Hon Christopher Finlayson
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage (more…)

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill – Third Reading.

NZ Parliament Picture1The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on Tuesday 13th May (2015).

You can view the Parliamentary debate speeches at the following link:  http://www.inthehouse.co.nz/video/32877
The link is to Parliamentary TV on Demand on web site. (www.inthehouse.co.nz)
We understand the Govern General (as the Queen's Representative) will give the Royal Ascent on Monday 19th May and the Bill becomes Law on Tuesday 20th May (2015).
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“HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA BILL: As Reported From The Local Government And Environment Select Committee” – A Commentary Prepared For Historic Places Aoteoroa By John Daniels

HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA BILL
As reported from the Local Government and Environment Select Committee

A Commentary Prepared for Historic Places Aoteoroa
By John Daniels
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Historic Places Aotearoa Submission For Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill

Historic Places Aotearoa Executive has released the text of their submission to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill. This Bill restructures the current New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Some of the proposed changes include the following: renaming the NZHPT  as Heritage New Zealand, abolition of the regional branch committees, (more…)