The Historic Places Canterbury submission on the Christchurch City Council Long Term Plan 2018-2028 can be found at the following link:
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Heritage EQUIP Fund: Mark Gerrard Chair Historic Places Canterbury Media Statement.
Heritage EQUIP Fund Announcement.
Mark Gerrard Chair of Historic Places Canterbury has made the following Media Statements.
“Minister Barry’s announcement is an important first step in the preserving of the earthquake prone heritage buildings in our cities and the mainstreets of our rural towns.”
“The Heritage Community are pleased the Minister has included at risk Heritage New Zealand Cat 2 buildings. Many of our rural towns mainstreams are populated with Heritage New Zealand Cat 2 Buildings.”
"This is an important first step and we look forward to future announcements, from Minister Barry, that will ensure these heritage treasures on our rural mainstreets and cities are preserved for future generations.”
Shop 7 Valuing Our Heritage : Joint Winner Heritage Tourism Award (Canterbury Heritage Awards) …. And Awarded A Highly Commended In The Outstanding Contribution to Heritage Award
Shop 7 (Image sourced Canterbury Heritage Awards)
"Shop 7" a joint project of Historic Places Canterbury, The Christchurch Heritage Trust and Restore was declared joint winner of the Canterbury Heritage Awards Heritage Tourism Award 2016.
the text from the awards
"Winner
Valuing our Heritage
Thousands of visitors from around the world and New Zealand, as well as locals, have visited Shop 7 over the nearly two years it was open in central Christchurch. A sample page from the visitors’ book records messages from visitors from England, Australia, Germany and Holland. People were heartened by the restoration stories, but the great majority were deeply saddened by the loss of heritage in the city. The legacy of Shop 7 is a better informed public locally, nationally and internationally about the crisis faced by heritage destruction post the earthquakes."
http://www.heritageawards.co.nz/award-category/heritage-tourism/?awards-year=2016
http://www.heritageawards.co.nz/award-category/outstanding-contribution/?awards-year=2016
“Christchurch City Council’s new consultation approach upsets residents, groups” The Press Online Article – HPC Chair Quoted
"Christchurch City Council's new consultation approach upsets residents, groups" The Press Online
" ... Historic Places Canterbury (HPC) chairman Mark Gerrard believed this new approach was insufficient and urged the council to reinstate the formal hearings process.
"I consider it important, the councillors (and senior council staff) hear in a formal setting the passions and concerns of their residents." ...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/79857067/christchurch-city-councils-new-consultation-approach-upsets-residents-groups
The Christchurch Mayor has announced a review and the return of Annual Plan Hearings.
"Christchurch Mayor wants review of residents' say in annual plan" The Press Online
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/79999916/christchurch-mayor-wants-review-of-residents-say-in-annual-plan
Historic Places Canterbury Submission To The C.C.C. Draft Annual Plan 2016-2017
Historic Places Canterbury has made a Submission on the Christchurch City Council Draft Annual Plan.
Please find a copy of the Submission (PDF) at the following link:Historic Places Canterbury Submission CCC Annual Plan 2016-2017
The Heritage of Sport- World Heritage Day, Monday 18th April : Historic Places Canterbury Media Release
The “Heritage of Sport” is the theme for this years World Heritage Day being held next Monday 18th April.
“We suggest they ring ZB Talkback or write to the Press or Star newspaper to nominate a site where a special sporting moment occurred. We would like to hear why it is special and what the great sporting achievement that occurred there was. It could, for instance, be Lancaster Park where in 1962 Peter Snell broke the 880yard/800m world records.”
“Many proud Cantabrians will remember Lancaster Park where Richard and Dayle Hadlee as members of the New Zealand Cricket Team beat Australia for the first time in 1974. Many will argue Richard Hadlee as a tearaway fast bowler starting his long run up with that memorable half skip at Lancaster as something that should be celebrated!”
The Media Release is as follows:
“Our heritage: whats gone, whats still threatened, whats been saved?” – Ross Gray, Deputy Chair, Historic Places Canterbury 1.30-2.30pm Wednesday 4th November WEA
Our heritage: whats gone, whats still threatened, whats been saved? - Ross Gray, Deputy Chair, Historic Places Canterbury.
1.30 - 2.30pm Wednesday 4th November. Gold Coin Donation.
The lecture is part of the series:
154-05 ASPECTS OF THE REBUILD: How Far Have We Come.
The details of the series are the following: (more…)
” ‘Can we save everything? Probably not.’ ” RNZ National News (Online Article And Podcast)
" Can we save everything? Probably not.' " RNZ National News
"As Christchurch celebrates Heritage Week, local heritage advocates warn people shouldn't assume the city's remaining heritage buildings are safe from demolition. ..."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/287037/'can-we-save-everything-probably-not-'
"Heritage advocates warn Christchurch buildings still at risk" Morning Report RNZ National Podcast
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/201774888/heritage-advocates-warn-christchurch-buildings-still-at-risk
“Heritage Christchurch’s Century Old Building Brings the Crowds in” Heritage Christchurch Media Release (20th October 2015)
“The Old Government Building is one of the most magnificent and monumental structures in New Zealand,” said Dr Anna Crighton from Historic Places Canterbury at the Heritage Christchurch open day.
“This is our third open day since our hotel building reopened and we are delighted at the ongoing public interest. Our hotel guests frequently tell us how much they appreciate staying in a building of such unique endurance and elegance,” said Ms Ana Vivas, resident manager of Heritage Christchurch.
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“HERITAGE CHRISTCHURCH OPEN DAY – SUNDAY AFTERNOON 18 OCTOBER 2015” Heritage Christchurch Media Release
HERITAGE CHRISTCHURCH OPEN DAY – SUNDAY AFTERNOON 18 OCTOBER 2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celebrate a special piece of Christchurch’s heritage with a peak behind the scenes at the Heritage Christchurch, set in the Old Government Building on Cathedral Square.
The 102 year old building’s doors will open to the public for tours on the afternoon of Sunday 18 October as part of the Beca Heritage Week.
The 30 minute tours will be at 1PM, 2PM and 3 PM. Tours are free with a voluntary coin going to the Historic Places Canterbury welcomed. (more…)