Tag: M.P.

HPA AGM Address Given By Jacinda Ardern M.P. Labour Spokesperson for Arts Culture and Heritage

Jacinda Ardern List M.P. Labour Spokesperson Heritage (Image Sourced www.parliament.nz)

Jacinda Ardern List M.P. Labour Spokesperson Heritage (Image Sourced www.parliament.nz)

Jacinda Ardern MP has generously provided us with a copy of the Address she gave to the Historic Places Aotearoa.

We note that :
"I will leave with you a few of these thoughts in writing. Please do feel free to take the time to think about them, and any other ideas you have in this space. I would welcome your thoughts."

The Address is as follows:

I want to start by acknowledging the manawhenua of this land. I also want to acknowledge James, and all of the executive of Historic places. You do incredible work. (more…)

“Regional Culture and Heritage Fund launched” Hon Maggie Barry M.P. Minister Of Arts Culture And Heritage Media Release

Maggie Barry M.P., Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Image Sourced www.parliament.govt.nz)

Hon. Maggie Barry M.P., Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Image Sourced www.parliament.govt.nz)

"A multi-million dollar fund to support regional cultural centres has been launched and opened for applications today by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry.

The Regional Culture and Heritage Fund will be worth an average of $6.67 million a year.

A replacement and renaming of the former Regional Museums Policy, the RCHF is funded at the same level, but broadens its scope to include potential support for performing arts venues such as theatres and opera houses, heritage buildings with display collections and whare taonga. ..."

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“Report confirms ChristChurch Cathedral can be reinstated” Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee M.P. Media Release

NZ Parliament Picture1"Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee says the decision by the Anglican Church to progress investigations into reinstating the ChristChurch Cathedral will be greatly appreciated by the wider community."

The Media Release is as follows:

Gerry Brownlee

23 December, 2015

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“Cathedral argy-bargy over, now time for action” Megan Woods, M.P. (Labour) Media Release

“As an important first step into our future the Government needs to immediately revoke the s38 demolition notice that sits over the Cathedral. Removal of the order would send the message loud and clear that we are entering a new era. No work has been carried out under this order - its time is well and truly over.

“The Deans’ report makes it clear that the Cathedral could be safely reinstated and we urge the Church to now move in the interests of Christchurch,” says Megan Woods.

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“Parapets and facades prioritised in revised earthquake building law” Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister For Building And Housing Media Release

NZ Parliament Picture1"A new category of priority buildings, covering parts of unreinforced masonry like parapets and facades, is to be included in the Building Act requirements for upgrading earthquake-prone buildings following strong submissions to select committee..."
The Media Release is as follows:
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“Emergency management of buildings to change” Hon Dr Minister For Building and Housing (Media Release)

“These new powers significantly impact on people’s private property rights, as well as heritage and safety. We are keen to consult with building owners, members of the building profession, local authorities and the general public to get the detail right.”
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“More targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings” Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister For Building and Housing (Media Release)

“The priority in developing this earthquake strengthening policy for buildings is public safety and minimising future fatalities. We also need to ensure the response is proportionate to the risk, that the costs are minimised and that we retain as much of our built heritage as possible,” Dr Smith says.
The Media Release is as follows:Nick Smith

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Reform Of RMA Speech Given By Hon Dr Nick Smith Minster For Building and Housing: Links To HPA Postings

We have linked the HPA postings of Hon Dr Nick Smith's Speech,  related Media Release and the MOTU Report cited:
“Overhauling the Resource Management Act” Speech by Hon Dr Nick Smith M.P.

“RMA reform agenda outlined” Media Release Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister For Building and Housing

“Impacts of Planning Rules, Regulations, Uncertainty and Delay on Residential Property Development” MOTU Report (Cited By Hon Dr Nick Smith)