"Are Auckland's historic buildings worth saving?" N.Z. Herald:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11522914
Tag: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
“Waitangi New Zealand’s first Wāhi Tupuna” Heritage New Zealand Media Release
“Wāhi tupuna identify places that are important to Maori for their ancestral significance and their associated cultural and traditional values,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Kaihautu Te Kenehi Teira.
"Wāhi tupuna is a new classification under the Act – and Waitangi is the first Wāhi tupuna to be added to the New Zealand Heritage List."
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Arrivals & Departures: Christchurch’s New and Old Heritage James Hight Blg, University of Canterbury Christchurch Friday 16 October 2015
Arrivals & Departures: Christchurch's New and Old Heritage
James Hight Blg, University of Canterbury, 20 Kirkwood Av, Christchurch City
Friday 16 October 2015 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Local Government and Heritage NZ Symposium: Working together Rangiora Town Hall, High St, Rangiora Thursday 8 October 2015
Local Government and Heritage NZ Symposium: Working together
Rangiora Town Hall, High St, Rangiora
Thursday 8 October 2015 9:00am – 4:00pm
“… and take some time out for a cuppa” Heritage New Zealand Media Release
… and take some time out for a cuppa
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
"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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“Volunteers acknowledged for National Volunteer Week” HNZ Media Release
"National Volunteer Week takes place June 21-27, and Heritage New Zealand is taking the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful volunteers and thank them for their ongoing support of the organization."
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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
"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
“Online shop a hit” HNZ Media Release
"Just over a month after its launch online, Heritage New Zealand’s shop.heritage.org.nz has proven to be a hit with online shoppers, providing consumers with products that are unusual, quirky, rare – in fact any adjective you might care to use."
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