Tag: Highwic

“Special guests at Highwic Plant Fair” on March 16th 2014 (NZHPT Media Release 4th March 2014)

People at last year’s Highwic Plant Fair. (Source: NZHPT Media Release)

People at last year’s Highwic Plant Fair. (Source: NZHPT Media Release)

Highwic Plant Fair 8.30am - 4pm.
Entrance to the Highwic Plant Fair will cost $10 per adult (including NZHPT members); children are free. Admission also gives entry to Highwic.

Two very special guests will be attending this year:
"Lynda Hallinan – Editor at Large of New Zealand Gardener magazine ... will have a stall ... designed for keen gardeners and plant collectors..."
"Alexa Johnston – author of the "Ladies, A Plate" ... will talk about the best fruits and veges to use as preserves and jams; ..."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Auckland Passport – on sale now” NZHPT Media Release (7th December 2013)

NZHPT logo-NewThe Historic Auckland Passport – a concession ticket that gives reduced entry to the NZ Historic Places Trust’s three main properties in Auckland – is on sale now at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage.

“People can enjoy the colonial splendour of Alberton, the lavish wealth of Highwic and the charm of Ewelme Cottage for just $18 per adult, with children at school free. That’s tremendous value,” says the NZHPT’s Northern Heritage Destinations Manager Natalie McCondach.

The Media Release is as follows:
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“Live action at Highwic” NZHPT Media Release (20th September 2031)

NZHPT letterhead logo"Highwic will run a series of live activities for kids during the school holidays as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival."
"Kids will be able to enjoy playing a range of games that would have been played by children over a century ago – games like Blind Man’s Buff, blow out the candle, musical cushions and more,” says the Manager of Highwic, Cheryl Laurie.
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“Exhibitions to highlight Auckland’s heritage” NZHPT Media Release (20th September 2031)

NZHPT logo-New"Two exhibitions will showcase very different aspects of Auckland’s built heritage as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival (Sept 28-Oct 13)."

"The exhibitions will take place at two heritage buildings cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust – Highwic in Newmarket, and Alberton in Mt Albert."

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“New Quilts for Old Beds at Highwic” NZHPT Media Release (30th August 2013)

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Some of the modern quilts which will be on display at Highwic.

"A new take on a traditional art form will be displayed at Highwic, the NZ Historic Places Trust property in Newmarket, from mid-September."

"The Point Chevalier Monday Modern Quilt Group will showcase a range of their stunning pieces in an exhibition New Quilts for Old Beds running from September 18 through to September 29"

The Media Release is as follows:

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“Toys part of the fun at Highwic these holidays” N.Z.H.P.T Media Release

Richard Lees – toymaker extraordinaire.

Richard Lees – toymaker extraordinaire.

"Bored school children will be able to enjoy doing something a little different at Highwic these school holidays."

"Master toymaker Richard Lees, of Tinderbox, will lead a Toy Making holiday progamme on July 24 in which children will be able to learn about Victorian toys, and have a go at making a simple toy themselves."

The Media Release is as follows:

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