Petone Plan Change
Our May newsletter reported on Historic Places Wellington's submission to Hutt City Council's Plan Change 29, which had been potentially damaging to the Jackson Street heritage retail area. This submission was consistent with about 250 others from local groups and individuals. The Commissioner's final recommendations were accepted by Hutt City Council on 17 September, (more…)
Wellington’s Open Spaces
Our city is well endowed with open spaces and natural areas which are enjoyed by many Wellingtonians. Earlier this year the City Council initiated a review of its policies for open spaces. Historic Places Wellington made a submission to the review, seeking better recognition of the heritage values in these spaces. (more…)
Hutt Civic Centre- Town Hall and Clock Tower (Source HPW Newsletter)
"We have been aware that the Hutt City Council were considering options for the buildings because of earthquake strengthening requirements but it was nevertheless a shock to learn of the Council’s decision taken soon after the elections to demolish the Town Hall and Horticultural Hall and replace these important architectural statements with a modern building."
Hutt Civic Centre Modern Movement Buildings (more…)
Harcourts Building Goes Another Round
The long-running case of Harcourts building on Lambton Quay continues. (more…)
The Historic Places Wellington Newsletter Number 6 is available to download- Historic Places Wellington Newsletter 6 (PDF Download)
The "Harcourt building has a future" Opinion /Article by Bruce Chapman (Chief Executive of the NZHPT) was published in The Dominion Post.
The NZHPT has released the text of the article in a Media Release.
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
AGM at the Museum of City and Sea
This will be held on Thursday 12 September, starting at 5.30pm and followed by a talk from the Director of the Museum, Brett Mason. Further details will be in our next newsletter but note your diaries now.
The Mid Winter Talk was a success. Thank you for your support! (more…)
Historic Places Wellington's Newsletter is available (Number 4).
You can download the PDF of the Newsletter here- Historic Places Wellington Newsletter 4 H4
"Town Hall to be strengthened" The Dominion Post reports on Councillors voting unanimously to retain the Town Hall.
Radio NZ website reporting the decision will go to a full Council for a final vote: "Wellington Town Hall safe from demolition"
