Tag: Historic Places Canterbury

” ‘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)

HCHCWORSTERSTEXT14“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

HCHCWORSTERSTEXT14HERITAGE 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…)

“Final Victoria Square plan considered” The Press (Online Article)

"Final Victoria Square plan considered" The Press:

"Christchurch City Council is being asked to approve a revised Government plan to restore Victoria Square.

The latest plan sees the layout of Victoria Square remaining largely unchanged and proposes repairs and restoration of existing features. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/72230970/final-victoria-square-plan-considered

“Manchester St super stop site ‘ill-conceived’ ” The Press (Online Article)

Manchester St super stop site 'ill-conceived' :  The Press
"At a meeting of the council's infrastructure, transport and environment committee, councillors were told the chosen location was ill-conceived and would obscure the view of two of the few remaining heritage buildings in Christchurch's central city - the recently relocated Shands Emporium and the neighbouring Trinity Congregational Church."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/71697526/manchester-st-super-stop-site-illconceived

Manchester Street Bus Super Stop : Historic Places Canterbury Deputation To The C.C.C. Infrastructure, Transport And Environment Committee

The following is the text of the Historic Places Canterbury Deputation to the Christchurch City Council Infrastructure, Transport And Environment Committee.

The text of the Deputation is as follows:

Deputation to the
Christchurch City Council Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee.
3rd September 2015 (more…)

“Release of the Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan” Victoria Square No Need For Change Media Release

“ We are pleased the Minister and CCDU have finally acknowledged that Victoria Square belongs to the Residents of Christchurch. CCDU have finally listened to the Christchurch Residents who have attended meetings, written letters, set Talkback alive and in endless private conversations have repeatedly stated Victoria Square No Need For Change.”
The Media Release  is as follows:
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Historic Places Canterbury : “Deputation to the Christchurch City Council Communities Housing and Economic Development Committee. 7th May 2015”

historic_places_cant_purple_logoThe Deputation included supplementary material of images taken from a Donovan Rypkema Workshop as well as copies of the:
“Older, Smaller, Better : Measuring how the character of buildings and blocks influences urban vitality” Study.
The following is the text of the Deputation.
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Victoria Square Public Forum: Tuesday 7.30 Pm Knox Church Centre 31st March 2015 (Media Release)

Residents of Christchurch are invited to attend a
Public Forum on Victoria Square to be held 7.30pm Tuesday 31st March  at Knox Church Centre.

The Promotional Flyer can be downloaded from this link: Flyer_Vic_Square_Yellow_Ribbon_Picnic_and_Public_Forum

The Media Release is as follows:
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