"Internationally renowned horticulturist and leading Sweet Pea breeder, Dr Keith Hammett, will be asking people at the Festival [November 22-23] to give their feedback on the strength of scent from a range of four or five different Sweet Pea cultivars he has developed."
Highwic’s Sweet Pea Festival takes place on November 22 and 23 (10am-4.30pm).
Entry – Adults $10; Heritage New Zealand members - $5; Children – free.
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
‘Crossings’ by Robyn Agnew.
"A special exhibition of contemporary weaving will take place at Highwic, the historic property in Newmarket cared for by Heritage New Zealand, from November 1-16."
“We’re delighted to be able to host this amazing collection of artwork at Highwic during the guild’s special anniversary year,” says the Manager of Highwic, Cheryl Laurie."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
"New Zealand's first export shipment of mutton was slaughtered at Totara Estate and sent to Britain from Port Chalmers in 1882. "
RNZ National's Country Life podcast on Totara Estate. (A Heritage New Zealand Property)
Link to Podcast: http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/clife/clife-20140829-2129-totara_estate-048.mp3
"Recent research conducted for Heritage New Zealand showed that 57% of New Zealanders care more about built heritage than in the previous year (53%) and up from 49% in 2012."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
"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…)
"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…)
"Alberton – the Heritage New Zealand property in Mt Albert – will be making a big song and dance throughout August."
"Visitors to the historic mansion will be able to enjoy a range of events offering something for everyone."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Venue: Old St Paul's, Mulgrave St Wellington, Wednesday 18 June, from 5.30pm.
Cost: $18 for Heritage New Zealand members; $20 general admission. Complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival.
The Media Release is as follows.
"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…)
The Media Release sourced from Scoop is as follows:
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill passes
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 9:05 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government (more…)
