"Historic Places Canterbury is appalled at the mindless act of visual pollution by Wilson Parking
in attaching one of its signs directly to the 1860 Historic Shands Emporium Building..."
Media Release: 21 December 2012. (more…)
Tag: Historic Places Canterbury
Updated: Sunday Historic Ramble – 24th February 2013
"On Sunday we had a marvellous afternoon around some of the most interesting areas in Mid Canterbury (on the Historic Places Mi- Canterbury ramble)." Juliet and Ossie Hooper, Letter to the Ashburton Guardian
The February “ramble” organised by Historic Places Mid Canterbury attracted a enthusiastic group of locals.
While the sun shone on, it was more about sharing in our past and rekindling old memories and hearing stories that warmed the hearts of those who came along. (more…)
The Billens Building Fire Updated:”Trust ‘devastated’ as fire destroys landmark” [Stuff Online]
"Trust 'devastated' as fire destroys landmark" [Stuff Online]
Quote- "Upsetting is when you burn your toast," said trust director Anna Crighton. "This is devastating. Architecturally, it was one of the best buildings in the area..."
The Billens Building- "Two suspicious central city blazes" [The Press Online]
Billens Building blaze covered in "Two suspicious central city blazes" [The Press Online]
01-12-12 The Democracy Rally- The Historic Places Canterbury Heritage Advocates Were There
Chester leading the Rally with Carla, The Wizard, Dave, Ross and Lynne following
Dave, a heritage placard and the legendary t-shirt!
The Rally for Democracy was held and a number of Historic Places Canterbury members were prominent in the march and the organising committee. Credit to Ross, Lynne and The Wizard! (more…)
“Save Hagely Park” Public Meeting (This) Wednesday 23 January 2013
Public Meeting: Wednesday 23 January, 7.30pm at English Park on Cranford St.
On the Meeting's Agenda: Setting up an umbrella organisation, fundraising ideas and preparation for the upcoming Environment Court Resource Consent Hearing.
Submissions close for Resource Consent Application 5pm February 4th 2013. (more…)
Open Letter To The Prime Minister Of New Zealand
"Since May 2011, CERA has used Section 38s to demolish heritage buildings throughout Christchurch; we are still losing the heritage and character of our city at an alarming rate...
... A number of important, viable heritage buildings are slated for demolition as part of the blueprint implementation. To our great shame, Christchurch is surely the post-disaster heritage demolition capital of the world!"
Text of letter presented on behalf of the oraganisers of the Rally for Democracy to the P.M. by a group of Christchurch M.P.s (more…)
“Public consultation ‘a farce’, say MPs” – Heritage Concerns Expressed In Letter to P.M. [The Press Online @ Stuff]
The Press reporting that Heritage concerns are part of a letter to handed over the P.M. by Christchurch M.P.s
"Public consultation 'a farce', say MPs"
The Christchurch Town Hall- 1st December 2012
The Christchurch Town Hall- A Composite Image
Historic Places Canterbury Submission: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill-
The following is the text of the submission made to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee on the 3rd August at the Antarctic Centre. (more…)
Saving Cranmer Courts: It Is Not Too Late!
To: Print, TV and radio media [Media Release Text]
From: Historic Places Canterbury, IConIC, Christchurch Civic Trust (more…)