Tag: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

“Landmark Devonport villa gains heritage listing” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (27.06.2016)

Philson House (Image HNZ Media Release)

Philson House (Image HNZ Media Release)

Heritage New Zealand has listed Philson House in Stanley Point Road as a Category 2 historic place on the New Zealand Heritage List - Rarangi Korero. The house has been described as a prime example of a corner bay villa design ‘of ornate turreted style’.

“Philson House is a great example of the bay villa at its most elaborate and ornamental, and other aspects of its history that make it valuable,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Heritage Adviser Registration, Martin Jones.

The Media Release (and Philson House History) is as follows: (more…)

“Layers of history at Paetae Reserve” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (27.06.2016)

"One of these is the Paetae Reserve which is close to Edmonds Ruins – the historic site cared for by Heritage New Zealand – and located about 10 minutes’ drive from Kerikeri."

“We were fortunate enough to have local resident and researcher, Cath Fergusson, draw our attention to the reserve which is accessible only from the water. Like many other reserves in Northland, Paetae is a kind of time capsule that has remained largely unchanged over the decades mainly because of its relative isolation,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards."

"In a history likely dating back centuries, Paetae became a place of settlement well before Pakeha arrived in the Bay of Islands."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Aratapu Library building listed as a historic place” HNZ Media Release (17.06.2016)

The Artapu Library building – now listed as a Category 2 historic place by Heritage New Zealand. (Image sourced HNZ media release)

The Artapu Library building – now listed as a Category 2 historic place by Heritage New Zealand. (Image sourced HNZ media release)

"The heritage significance of one of the Northern Wairoa’s earliest surviving timber buildings – once used to foster education, intellectual enlightenment and social stability – has been recognised by the country’s lead heritage organisation."

"Originally built in 1874 at Aratapu as a school house, the building has been relocated and now serves as the music wing of the Dargaville Museum. Aratapu was also known at the time as ‘Sawdust City’ because of the vast quantity of sawdust produced by its kauri sawmill."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Heritage treasures there to enjoy in Kerikeri public reserve” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (13.06.2016)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo“Many of our reserves are beautifully preserved time capsules that have remained largely unchanged over the decades, and contain some wonderful evidence of a fascinating and varied history,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards.

“People can see features spanning several hundred years of tangata whenua occupation in and around the Basin. It also contains evidence of the arrival of Pakeha and some of the turbulence that emerged as a result of interactions between these newcomers and Maori,” says Bill.

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Folk duo to play Pompallier Mission” 11th March: Heritage New Zealand Media Release (03.03.2016)

Image Credit: Paul Restall

Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard, who will be performing at Pompallier Mission on March 11. (Photo: Paul Restall).

"A leading New Zealand folk duo will play a one-off concert in the grounds of Pompallier Mission on March 11 (6pm onwards)."

"Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard will share their special blend of ‘acoustic music with passion’ at the Heritage New Zealand property in order to raise money for the St John Russell Health Shuttle."

“We’re delighted to be able to host these two very talented musicians at Pompallier Mission on March 11 – which, coincidentally, also happens to be the anniversary date of the Battle of Kororareka,” says the Manager of Pompallier Mission, Scott Elliffe.

Admission is $15 per adult, and children under 15 are free – tickets available through the Russell Bookshop or email dianesmith@hotmail.com (Wet weather venue – Supper Room, Russell Town Hall).

The Media Release is as follows:

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“Swing back to the 1930s at Highwic’s Art Deco Day” (15th March 2016) Heritage New Zealand Media Release

"Aucklanders will have the opportunity to swing back to the 1930s when fashion was hot and jazz was cool at Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out at Highwic on March 13."

"Live music performed by the six-piece New Orleans Joymakers Jazz Band, along with a sparkling array of classic cars from the days of flappers and swingers, will make Highwic a hot spot for people wanting to let their hair down in true Jazz Era style."

“To use slang from that era, Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out is quite simply the bee’s knees; the cat’s miaow and the caterpillar’s kimono,” says the Manager of the Heritage New Zealand property in Newmarket, Cheryl Laurie.

Don’t miss Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out at Highwic, Sunday March 13, 1-6pm. Admission: $5 per adult; children free. Refreshments not included in admission

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

(HNZ) “Chief Executive farewelled” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (22.02.2016)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Longstanding Heritage New Zealand Chief Executive, Bruce Chapman stepped down from the role on Friday (19 February) with acknowledgement of the achievements made over nearly ten years.

Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Wyatt Creech, commenting on behalf of the organisation’s Board and Māori Heritage Council members who worked with Bruce over this time, has acknowledged the achievements made, and the development of Heritage New Zealand into the organisation it is now."

"Sue Powell has been appointed as acting Chief Executive for a period of four months (commencing 29 February)."

The Media Release is as follows:  (more…)