Protesters demonstrating their opposition to the demolition of Cranmer Courts. This is the second day of the street protest.
Tag: Historic Places Canterbury
Anderton Announces Date Of Cathedral High Court Hearing @ Cathedral “Update” Meeting
Jim Anderton informed the Cathedral Meeting that the High Court hearing will be held on the 3rd / 4th October.
The Press has an online report here. (more…)
Cathedral Public Meeting Chaired by Anna Crighton [President Historic Places Aotearoa]
Media Release: from Historic Places Canterbury
Public Meeting: Cathedral Public Meeting
Thursday 6th September 7.30pm Cashmere Presbyterian Church Hall (more…)
Peter Beaven
"It is with sad news that I note the passing of Christchurch Architect Peter Beaven. As Chair of Historic Places Canterbury I would like to publicly acknowledge the outstanding contribution by Peter Beaven to New Zealand Architecture. This contribution was matched by his powerful advocacy for the preservation of Christchurch and New Zealand's built heritage. Christchurch Heritage and Architecture has lost someone very special with
Peter Beaven's passing."
Mark Gerrard, Chair Historic Places Canterbury
[A statement made to the full Christchurch City Council before an Annual Plan submission.] (more…)
UPDATED: Christchurch’s Peterborough Centre To Be Saved!
David McIntyre in front of the Peterborough Centre
"Today I am both honoured and proud to announce, Ceres decision to restore and preserve this magnificent and significant historic Peterborough Centre..."
David McIntyre - Ceres NZ Owner
Links to Media Coverage, Press Conference images and Official Press Release. (more…)
Saturdays “The Press” – Heritage To The Fore!
The Press in its Saturday Edition has extensive coverage on Heritage issues.
Front Page: "Te Kanawa backs Town Hall"
"Concern over lack of insurance for council heritage buildings"
The Press Editorial: "Loss of Cranmer Courts seems inevitable in a rebuild that devalues heritage"
UPDATED: Saving Heritage: Public Meeting On The Impact Of The CCDU Blueprint On Heritage Buildings 2 October
National Radio have reported 100 plus attending the meeting on the impact of the CCDU Blueprint. (more…)
Cathedral Public Meeting 7.30pm Thursday 6th Septmber
Christ Church Cathedral News and Engineering Update
from Jim Anderton, Rev. Louise Deans, Rev. David Morrell,
Mark Belton, Anna Crighton, Dr Ian Lochhead
Venue: Cashmere Presbyterian Church Hall
2 MacMillan Ave, Cashmere (more…)
Media Release from Historic Places Canterbury, IConIC and Christchurch Civic Trust- Heritage and the CCDU Blueprint
Historic Places Canterbury, IConIC and Christchurch Civic Trust are extremely concerned at the likely impact the implementation of the CCDU Blueprint will have on what little remains of heritage buildings in the CBD. (more…)
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill-Select Committee Hearing Christchurch 3rd August
Historic Places Aotearoa, Historic Places Central Otago, Historic Places Canterbury and Bruce Albiston submitted on the Bill (more…)