“The news that the historic McLean’s Mansion is to be demolished is the latest blow to Christchurch’s heritage. With no apparent plan from the government or local authorities to protect the city’s heritage hundreds of buildings with cultural and historical significance are being torn down."
Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Tag: M.P.
Function To Mark The Transfer Of Responsibility For The Sound Archives/Nga Taonga Korero To The New Zealand Film Archive
Hon Chris Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage has generously made available the text of the Speech he gave at the Function To Mark The Transfer Of Responsibility For The Sound Archives/Nga Taonga Korero To The New Zealand Film Archive. (more…)
Air Force Museum Extension Opening
Hon Chris Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage has generously made available the text of the Speech he gave at the Air Force Museum Extension Opening. (more…)
“Full Restoration Of Christ Church Cathedral” Denis O’Rourke M.P. Media Release
N.Z. First endorses Full Restoration fo Christ Church Cathedral.
The following is a Media Release from Denis O'Rourke List M.P. N.Z. First. (more…)
The following is a Media Release from Denis O'Rourke List M.P. N.Z. First. (more…)
Updated: Deputation on Heritage to C.C.C. Committee by Lianne Dalziel M.P. and Charles Chauvel M.P. (Labour Spokesperson on Heritage)
Lianne Dalziel, M.P.
Charles Chauvel, M.P.
The following is the text of the "Heritage" Deputation made to the Christchurch City Council Committee by Lianne Dalziel, M.P. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery spokesperson (Labour) and Charles Chauvel, M.P. Arts, Culture & Heritage spokesperson (Labour).
Deputation to Christchurch City Council (more…)
Brownlee Disregards Heritage – Eugenie Sage M.P. Media Release
The Earthquake Recovery Minister is failing to take heritage seriously, the Green Party said.
Green MP Eugenie Sage asked the Minister a series of written parliamentary questions to find out what priority CERA gives to heritage but the Minister passed the buck to the building owners, to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, and to heritage agencies. (more…)
“Government Must Act On Cathedral” [Media Release from Denis O’Rourke M.P. ]
"New Zealand First Earthquake Recovery spokesperson, Denis O’Rourke, has called on the Government to urgently address the heritage issues surrounding the restoration of buildings like the Christchurch Anglican Cathedral."
Media Release as follows... (more…)
“Why we should value the Christchurch Town Hall”- Dr. Ian Lochhead
Dr. Ian Lochhead has generously made available the submitted text for the article "Symbol of great innovation" published in The Press. Note: The text provided by Dr. Lochhead differs slightly from the resulting published article.
The article is a response to Minister Brownlee's "Modern city needs new town hall" (Press Online).
Why we should value the Christchurch Town Hall (more…)
Christchurch Cathedral and Heritage Important for City’s Future
Eugenie Sage, Green Party List MP, has posted a well written blog outlining why she thinks the Cathedral should be saved.
We recommend you click over [and click back] for a read.
Eugenie Sage spoke at the Wizard's "Demo against Demo" at the Anglican Synod. [St Christopher's @10.30am 21st April]. (more…)
Labour welcomes Christchurch Cathedral decision- Media Release Charles Chauvel M.P.
"Justice Chisholm’s decision, issued this afternoon and ordering a halt to the demolition of Christchurch’s Anglican Cathedral, has been welcomed by the Labour Party."
Text of full Media Release as follows. (more…)