The battle to save Harcourts (former T&G) building on Lambton Quay continues (See our Newsletter 3). As expected, the owner has appealed against the decision not to allow demolition. The owner has declined mediation, so the case will proceed to a hearing by the Environment Court. No date has yet been set down for this. (more…)
Tag: Historic Places Wellington
US Marines Hall, Titahi Bay: Historic Places Wellington Is Opposing Demolition
Former Marines Hall Titahi Bay
Historic Places Wellington is opposing an application by Porirua City Council for resource consent to demolish this building. The City Council is the building’s owner.
Petone Plan Change – Hutt City Council
Historic Places Wellington has presented a submission opposing proposed changes to zoning in the Petone retail area (See Newsletter 3 for details). Hutt City Council’s proposals were opposed by a large number of Petone groups and individuals. From a heritage point of view, the proposals are potentially damaging to the Jackson Street heritage retail area, (more…)
Heritage Office Buildings Tour Sunday 5th May 2 pm 2013
(This tour was previously advertised for March)
Place: Meet outside Departmental Building, 15 - 21 Stout Street (near Ballance Street) for a tour of two heritage office buildings.
The tour will proceed wet or fine.
It is likely that some stairs will need to be navigated as one of the buildings is under renovation. The tour will be mainly inside, but some walking will be required between the buildings. (more…)
Historic Places Wellington Newsletter Number 3
The Historic Wellington Places Newsletter No. 2
can be found at the following link. [PDF download]
H.P.W. Newsletter 3
The Adobe Reader software to read / print the PDF is available here. (It is free)
Updated: Harcourt’s Building – Commissioners Decline Demolition Application
Commissioners Finding PDF Download link here: Harcourts Decision Report
Historic Places Wellington's Submission opposed the Demolition Application. (more…)
Historic Places Wellington Newsletter Number 2
The Historic Places Newsletter No. 2
can be found at the following link. [PDF download]
Historic Places Wellington Newsletter 2
The Adobe software to read / print the PDF is available here. (It is free)
Wellington’s Grand Old Lady Opens Its Doors (The “Old” Government Buildings) Media Release
Government Building Front Facade and Exterior (Image: Dept of Conservation)
"If the walls could talk, then Wellington’s Government Buildings walls would have plenty to say. From this Saturday, 12 January until Easter weekend, the 136-year-old former seat of government will be open for visitors to explore and hear some of those stories from the past." Media Release
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The Harcourts Building: Historic Places Wellington’s Submission To The Notified Resource Consent Hearing
The following is the text of the Submission on behalf of Historic Places Wellington by the Chair John Daniels.
NOTIFIED RESOURCE CONSENT - APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 95(A) OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991- HARCOURTS BUILDING, 30 GREY STREET / 203 - 213 LAMBTON QUAY (more…)
The Harcourts Building: Peter Dowell’s Submission To The Notified Resource Consent Hearing
The following is the text of the Submission made by Peter Dowell.
NOTIFIED RESOURCE CONSENT - APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 95(A) OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991- HARCOURTS BUILDING, 30 GREY STREET / 203 - 213 LAMBTON QUAY (more…)