“In the aftermath of the quakes, extraordinary powers were given to CERA through section 38 of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act to demolish damaged heritage buildings without consultation.
“Three years on from the quakes, the time has come for that overarching authority to end, and for communities to be able to once again have their say on the future of the city’s remaining heritage buildings.
The Media Release is as follows:
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Deputation From Historic Places Canterbury To The CCC Community Committee (11th Feb 2014)
The following is the text of a Deputation made to the CCC Community Committee on the 11th Feb 2014. Areas covered Majestic Theatre, New Regent Street Digital Experience, CCC host a Minister Finlayson heritage speech and the Public Trust building.
Deputation to the Christchurch City Council Community Committee by Historic Places Canterbury. (11th February 2014) (more…)
“Eugenie Sage speaks on the Second Reading of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill” (Sourced from www.greens.org.nz)
"Our concern is that this may lead to Heritage New Zealand equivocating and not using its powers as a heritage protection authority under the Resource Management Act, for example, where you have got a conflict between an owner’s desire to modify or harm a heritage building and a need to protect and preserve it"
https://www.greens.org.nz/speeches/eugenie-sage-speaks-second-reading-heritage-new-zealand-pouhere-taonga-bill (The site has a link to a YouTube posting of the speech.)
The text of the speech is as follows: (more…)
Draft Speaking Points for Speech Given To Onslow Historical Society AGM By Minister Chris Finlayson (23rd May 2013)
Hon Chris Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage has generously made available the text of the Draft Speaking Points for the Speech he gave to the Onlsow Historical Society AGM. (more…)
“Town Hall decision a boost for city heritage” Grant Robertson M.P. Media Release (Labour Party)
"Christchurch City Council’s decision to save the Christchurch Town Hall represents a line in the sand for heritage buildings in Christchurch, says Labour’s Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Grant Robertson."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Heritage In Parliament – The Minister and the Party Spokespersons [Updated]
Wishing to raise a concern about Heritage at Parliament?
The following M.P.s should be your first contacts! (more…)
Support Our M.P.s Supporting Our Heritage Public Rally- 12.30pm 24th May
Support Our M.P.s Supporting Our Heritage Public Rally
This Friday 12.30pm 24th May at the Peter Scoular Park
(Opposite the former Civic Offices Tuam Street.)
M.P.s to receive N.Z.s heaviest Heritage Open Letter and Heritage Petition.
“Christchurch people still locked out of city rebuild” Eugenie Sage M.P. Media Release (Green Party)
"Under CERA's repressive regime, citizens can't use the RMA to either challenge the demolition of significant heritage buildings such as McLeans Mansion, or influence decisions on new buildings which determine the identity of the central city."
Media Relase is as follows. (more…)
“It’s about OUR heritage” Commentary By Jacinda Ardern M.P.
"... even when we don’t physically own a space, they become an intrinsic part of who we are. They shape the places in which we live, and give us and our visitors and tourists (the economic side of heritage) a sense of our past and where we’ve come from. They leave us feeling robbed when they disappear from the landscape. ..." (more…)
“Town hall should go – Gerry Brownlee” The Press (Online Article)
"Town hall should go - Gerry Brownlee" The Press reporting that Minister Gerry Brownlee is against retaining the Christchurch Town Hall. (more…)