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“Free entry to Auckland heritage attractions on Waitangi Day” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Free entry to Auckland heritage attractions on Waitangi Day

Tourist Auckland heritage attractions, Highwic in Newmarket and Alberton in Mt Albert, will be open free of charge to celebrate Waitangi Day on 6 February – with a special display featuring at Highwic.

The Heritage New Zealand cared-for properties are part of a nationwide celebration of New Zealand’s national day, with 13 other Heritage New Zealand staffed properties opening their doors on the public holiday.

“Visiting both properties would be a great way to spend your Waitangi Day,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager Nick Chin.

“Highwic and Alberton are grand 19th century places that ooze heritage, history, character and charm, and have fantastic stories for the public to enjoy hearing about. (more…)

“Christmas cheer at Pompallier Mission” Thursday 22nd December (2016) Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Every Christmas, Pompallier Mission and New Zealand’s oldest church, Russell’s Christ Church, come together to host community carols for locals and visitors alike. Local groups and soloists will perform traditional festive favourites as well as modern Christmas songs as part of the show, which takes place on Thursday December 22 at 6pm.

People are invited to bring a picnic and a rug, join in or just kick back and enjoy.

“Pompallier Mission has the only public gardens in Russell, so it’s a great opportunity for families to enjoy a very pleasant evening of festive entertainment in this beautiful historic setting,” says Scott.

Admission to Carols @ Pompallier is free to everybody. (Alternative wet weather venue – Christ Church in Russell).

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“Pompallier Mission gardens win award” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Chelsea Neutroski and Shelley Arlidge with their award from the Russell Business Association for Best Business Frontage. (Image HNZ Media Release)

The gardens at Pompallier Mission – the historic property in Russell cared for by Heritage New Zealand – have received official recognition.

Pompallier Mission has won the Russell Business Association Best Commercial Garden Award for 2016.

The gardens are the result of hard work by gardeners Chelsea Neustroski and Shelley Arlidge.

“It’s really nice to have this acknowledgement – especially from the local community,” says Chelsea, who is Pompallier Mission’s Head Gardener.

“We work hard to keep the gardens as well presented as possible – especially for the large numbers of tourists who visit Russell.”

The media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Free entry to Auckland properties on Waitangi Day” Alberton ( in Mt Albert) and Highwic (in Newmarket) Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Two of Heritage New Zealand’s staffed Auckland properties - Alberton, in Mt Albert, and Highwic, in Newmarket - will be open free of charge as the country marks its national day, Waitangi Day, on 6 February next year.

“We are delighted to be opening our doors for the public to come and visit a part of their heritage and history at our properties,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager, Nick Chin.

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“Melanesian Mission closed for strengthening and revitalisation” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Melanesian Mission closed for strengthening and revitalisation

One of Auckland’s iconic historic buildings is about to undergo the makeover of its long, illustrious life.

The Melanesian Mission building – a Category 1 historic place cared for by Heritage New Zealand – will be seismically strengthened, ensuring the distinctive 157-year-old stone building will continue to grace one of Auckland’s beautiful water front sites for future generations to enjoy.

The strengthened historic building, together with an exciting new café facility, will open in October 2017.

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“NZ flag history inspires Whangarei exhibition” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (26.10.2016)

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October 26

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NZ flag history inspires Whangarei exhibition

One of the artworks which are part of The Constant exhibition. (Image Source HNZ Media Release)

One of the artworks which are part of The Constant exhibition. (Image Source HNZ Media Release)

A timely history lecture provided inspiration for a dynamic art exhibition currently taking place at the Hangar Gallery in Kamo, Whangarei.

Northland artist Dianne Trewin attended a talk by Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards earlier this year, looking at the various flags that have served as New Zealand national ensigns over the years, and the different stories behind each flag.

“This lecture for me was the kick start for the exhibition,” says Dianne.

Entitled The Constant, the exhibition is Dianne’s personal response to the flag referendum of 2015, and encapsulates some of the passion displayed from all sides of the discussion. The name derives from Dianne’s conclusion that the one constant throughout the different debates about symbolism and design was the land, sea and sky. (more…)

“Public rally behind Pompallier Mission restoration work” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (19.10.2016)

Scott Elliffe and Airini Kingi in front of Pompallier Mission in Russell. (Image Sourced HNZ Media Release)

Scott Elliffe and Airini Kingi in front of Pompallier Mission in Russell. (Image Sourced HNZ Media Release)

Public rally behind Pompallier Mission restoration work

Restoration work on Pompallier Mission’s timber and plaster has been given the green light following a hugely successful donations campaign.

“Thanks to the hundreds of people who have sent in donations, I can now book in the contractors and get the work scheduled,” says Property Manager Scott Elliffe.

“This is a great outcome for heritage, culture and tourism in the Bay of Islands and especially for Pompallier Mission. This work will ensure it continues to be an attraction for locals and visitors, making their experiences here that much better while giving the local economy a boost.

“As comments on Trip Advisor and the general feedback we get from visitors show, we offer one of the best heritage tours in the country.”

The appeal for the Heritage New Zealand cared for property has raised over $60,000 to date, with restoration work expected to start following the busy summer period next year. (more…)

“Heritage Northland Inc AGM”( 2016) Heritage New Zealand Media Release (20.09.2016)

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September 20

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Heritage Northland Inc AGM

Heritage Northland Inc will hold its Annual General Meeting in Whangarei on September 24.

As part of the AGM, guest speaker Wong Leu Sheung will present a talk entitled The Ventnor – Understanding its History and Clarifying your Questions.

The SS Ventnor sunk about eight nautical miles off Omapere in the Hokianga Harbour in 1902 after striking a submerged rock off Cape Egmont, claiming 13 lives. The ship was carrying 499 coffins containing the remains of Chinese who had died in New Zealand for reburial in their homeland.

The wreck of the SS Ventnor was gazetted as an archaeological site in 2014 by Heritage New Zealand, and recorded in the New Zealand Archaeological Association Site Recording Scheme. Wong Leu Sheung played an active role in advocating for gazettal of the wreck as an archaeological site.

The Heritage Northland Inc AGM takes place at the Northland Vintage Car Club Rooms in the grounds of the Kiwi North Museum Heritage Park at Maunu, Whangarei at 1.30pm on September 24. All welcome.

(Duke of Marlborough In Russell) “New look for historic hotel ” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (05.09.2016)

Concept drawings for the Duke of Marlborough showing how the front of the landmark building will look after work has been completed. (Image source HNZ Media Release)

Concept drawings for the Duke of Marlborough showing how the front of the landmark building will look after work has been completed.
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"Owners of a Bay of Islands tourism icon will soon undertake work that will see existing facilities upgraded, and its heritage character celebrated."

“We met with Heritage New Zealand staff in the Northland office and talked about our plans. They were very positive about the design idea for the sea-facing side of the building, but also drew our attention to the rather hum-drum look of the building at the rear, which actually faces onto Russell’s main street,” says Anton (Haagh).

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)