Tag: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

“Jamming at Alberton for Auckland Heritage Festival” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (07.09.2016)

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Lynda Hallinan’s jam session at Alberton (Source HNZ Media Release)

Alberton, the historic mansion in Mt Albert cared for by Heritage New Zealand, will feature in upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival events.

Both events will feature fresh, home-made jam – in differing measures.

“This year we are delighted to welcome gardening guru, columnist and presenter Lynda Hallinan who will present a talk entitled A Jam Session With Lynda Hallinan (Sept 25, 2pm). Here, Lynda will share her experiences making over 500 jars of jam and jelly in 52 weeks using everything from spring strawberries to Autumn quince,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.

Devonshire Teas at Alberton:
Sept 24 (10.30am-3pm); Oct 1 (10.30am-3pm); Oct 2 (10.30am-3pm)
Cost: $6 per person; includes two scones with cream and Jam; and tea or coffee. Entry to the house $10; children and Heritage New Zealand members free.

A Jam Session with Lynda Hallinan:
Sept 25, 2pm
Cost: $12 per person, includes afternoon tea and entry to the house
Bookings essential – contact Alberton on Ph 846-7367 or email alberton@heritage.org.nz (more…)

“Festival features family-friendly fun at Highway” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (06.09.2016)

"Highwic – the historic Newmarket mansion cared for by Heritage New Zealand – is building on its successful series of children’s programmes with another offering of family-friendly fun these school holidays.

The holiday programme attractions are also official Auckland Heritage Festival events."

Upstairs and Downstairs for the Kids:
September 28 (three sessions - 10.30am, 11.30am and 2pm)
October 5 (three sessions - 10.30am, 11.30am and 2pm)
Cost: Adult - $10; Children - $8

Your Bread and Butter:
September 29 (10.30am-4,30pm – running all day)
October 6 (10.30am-4,30pm – running all day)
Cost: Adult - $8; Children – free

Victorian Crafts:
September 29 (10.30am-4pm) and October 6 (10.30am-4pm)
Cost: Adult - $10; Children - $5. This activity is suitable for school-age children 5 years and over. (more…)

“Heritage EQUIP a positive step in retention” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (15.08.2016)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Maggie Barry, announced the $12 million contestable, discretionary fund scheme Heritage EQUIP (Heritage Earthquake Upgrade Incentive Programme) in Feilding today.

The scheme will assist owners required to meet the set timeframes to strengthen their buildings under the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016. It is available to owners of all privately-owned Category 1 historic places, and those listed as Category 2 (in medium and high risk areas only) on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero ..."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Heritage New Zealand Chief Executive appointed” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (10.08.2016)

HNZ CEO Andrew Coleman (Source HNZ Media Release)

HNZ CEO Andrew Coleman
(Source HNZ Media Release)

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10 August 2016

Heritage New Zealand Chief Executive appointed

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board Chair Wyatt Creech and Maori Heritage Council Chair John Clarke welcome the appointment of Andrew Coleman as Chief Executive.

Mr Coleman is currently the Chief Operations Officer for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). He has also held positions of acting Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive for Operations with the Ministry of Fisheries before the merger with MPI in 2012. Before this he spent 10 years in the New Zealand Customs Service and 20 years with the New Zealand Police in roles including Detective Sergeant and Inspector. (more…)

“Heritage value recognised in McLean’s Mansion decision” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (06.07.2016)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Heritage New Zealand is pleased with the Environment Court’s decision that confirms Heritage New Zealand’s decision to decline an archaeological authority for the demolition of McLean’s Mansion in central Christchurch because of its outstanding heritage values."

"The Environment Court decision concluded that refusing the appeal “does not prevent or restrict the existing or reasonable future use of the site” and that the owners do not lack alternatives which could substantially reduce the cost of undertaking a restoration."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Highwic holiday programme guaranteed to entertain” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (School Holidays)

HIghwic (image Heritage New Zealand)

HIghwic (Image Heritage New Zealand)

"The historic mansion in Newmarket, now cared for by Heritage New Zealand, will host four shows featuring Auckland puppeteer, John Rew."

"Besides John Rew’s puppet shows, there will also be opportunities for children to have a go at cooking with a difference as Highwic fires up its coal range for four sessions of kitchen-based fun."

One of John Rew’s circus puppets – coming soon to Highway. (Image HNZ Media Release)

One of John Rew’s circus puppets – coming soon to Highway. (Image HNZ Media Release)

Puppets on Strings:
Four sessions: July 13 and 21: 11am-11.45am and 1.30pm-2.15pm (two sessions both days).
Adults - $10; Children - $5: Bookings essential – Ph 09-524-5729 or email highwic@heritage.org.nz

Baking on the Coal Range
Four sessions: July 14 and 20: 11am-12pm and 1.30pm-2.30pm (two sessions both days)
Adults - $10; Children - $8: Bookings essential as spaces are limited – Ph 09-524-5729 or email highwic@heritage.org.nz

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“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…)