The Christchurch Town Hall- A Composite Image
The Christchurch Town Hall- 1st December 2012
Tag: Historic Places Canterbury
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…)
Cranmer Courts Street Protest
Protesters demonstrating their opposition to the demolition of Cranmer Courts. This is the second day of the street protest.
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…)