Tag: Media Release

“Treaty commemorations at Mangungu” :Horeke ( Hokianga) On 12th February – Heritage New Zealand Media Release

 

 

 

 

February 8, 2017

MEDIA RELEASE

Treaty commemorations at Mangungu

The anniversary of the third and largest signing of Te Tiriti will be commemorated at Māngungu Mission, the Heritage New Zealand property in Horeke in the Hokianga on February 12.

Organisers are expecting a strong community turn-out on the anniversary of the actual day of the signing of Te Tiriti in the Hokianga in what has become an annual festival for the area.

Everybody’s welcome at the commemoration activities, which will begin at about 9am, with mihi and karakia, followed by waka on the water at midday and kai.

The event will finish at about 2pm.

For more information contact: Mita Harris – Ph 027-226-1584

“Waitangi cricket match at Te Waimate Mission” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

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Waitangi cricket match at Te Waimate Mission

Te Waimate Mission will echo to the gentle sound of willow on leather this Waitangi Day.

The mission house at Waimate North – the country’s second oldest building which is now cared for by Heritage New Zealand – will host a fun game of cricket between two local teams in uniform reflecting the times they were playing in. The teams will be celebrating a small part of New Zealand’s cricketing heritage.

“New Zealand’s first recorded game of cricket actually tool place near Paihia in 1832, though Te Waimate certainly rated a very early mention by none other than evolutionist Charles Darwin who visited the mission at Christmas 1835,” says the Manager of Te Waimate Mission, Mita Harris. (more…)

“Free entry to Auckland heritage attractions on Waitangi Day” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Free entry to Auckland heritage attractions on Waitangi Day

Tourist Auckland heritage attractions, Highwic in Newmarket and Alberton in Mt Albert, will be open free of charge to celebrate Waitangi Day on 6 February – with a special display featuring at Highwic.

The Heritage New Zealand cared-for properties are part of a nationwide celebration of New Zealand’s national day, with 13 other Heritage New Zealand staffed properties opening their doors on the public holiday.

“Visiting both properties would be a great way to spend your Waitangi Day,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager Nick Chin.

“Highwic and Alberton are grand 19th century places that ooze heritage, history, character and charm, and have fantastic stories for the public to enjoy hearing about. (more…)

“Christmas cheer at Pompallier Mission” Thursday 22nd December (2016) Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Every Christmas, Pompallier Mission and New Zealand’s oldest church, Russell’s Christ Church, come together to host community carols for locals and visitors alike. Local groups and soloists will perform traditional festive favourites as well as modern Christmas songs as part of the show, which takes place on Thursday December 22 at 6pm.

People are invited to bring a picnic and a rug, join in or just kick back and enjoy.

“Pompallier Mission has the only public gardens in Russell, so it’s a great opportunity for families to enjoy a very pleasant evening of festive entertainment in this beautiful historic setting,” says Scott.

Admission to Carols @ Pompallier is free to everybody. (Alternative wet weather venue – Christ Church in Russell).

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Pompallier Mission gardens win award” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Chelsea Neutroski and Shelley Arlidge with their award from the Russell Business Association for Best Business Frontage. (Image HNZ Media Release)

The gardens at Pompallier Mission – the historic property in Russell cared for by Heritage New Zealand – have received official recognition.

Pompallier Mission has won the Russell Business Association Best Commercial Garden Award for 2016.

The gardens are the result of hard work by gardeners Chelsea Neustroski and Shelley Arlidge.

“It’s really nice to have this acknowledgement – especially from the local community,” says Chelsea, who is Pompallier Mission’s Head Gardener.

“We work hard to keep the gardens as well presented as possible – especially for the large numbers of tourists who visit Russell.”

The media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Free entry to Auckland properties on Waitangi Day” Alberton ( in Mt Albert) and Highwic (in Newmarket) Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Two of Heritage New Zealand’s staffed Auckland properties - Alberton, in Mt Albert, and Highwic, in Newmarket - will be open free of charge as the country marks its national day, Waitangi Day, on 6 February next year.

“We are delighted to be opening our doors for the public to come and visit a part of their heritage and history at our properties,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager, Nick Chin.

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Melanesian Mission closed for strengthening and revitalisation” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Melanesian Mission closed for strengthening and revitalisation

One of Auckland’s iconic historic buildings is about to undergo the makeover of its long, illustrious life.

The Melanesian Mission building – a Category 1 historic place cared for by Heritage New Zealand – will be seismically strengthened, ensuring the distinctive 157-year-old stone building will continue to grace one of Auckland’s beautiful water front sites for future generations to enjoy.

The strengthened historic building, together with an exciting new café facility, will open in October 2017.

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Final Move For Shands” Media Release From Dr Anna Crighton Chair Christchurch Heritage Trust

"Shands Emporium is on the move again at 7am on Tuesday 6 December. But this time to its permanent home beside the former Trinity Congregational Church, 1875, in Manchester Street. It has been strengthened and will be lifted by crane and turned round so that it faces Manchester Street.

"Anna Crighton, Chair of Christchurch Heritage Limited, said ‘This is a significant step forward toward the completion of Shands, ready for the public to enjoy this unique little building once again’.

"The whole complex of Shands, Trinity Church (including the replication of the tower) plus the Annex is planned to be completed by September 2017.

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Heritage views to be aired at Historic Places Aotearoa AGM” HPA Media Release (26.10.2016)

hpa-logo-purpleHeritage views to be aired at Historic Places Aotearoa AGM

Government policy on how the country’s heritage is protected and managed will be a hot topic at this weekend’s Historic Places Aotearoa’s annual general meeting in Hawke’s Bay.

Keynote speakers, Acting Civil Defence Minister Craig Foss and Labour’s arts, culture and heritage spokesperson Jacinda Ardern, will address various heritage issues. Mr Foss will deliver the speech for Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry, who is unable to attend.

Historic Places Aotearoa president James Blackburne is thrilled government and opposition representatives will speak at the Historic Places Hawke’s Bay-hosted event.

“This country’s heritage is a significant part of New Zealand’s legacy,” Mr Blackburne said. “Government policy on how it is protected and managed is of huge interest. We invite the public to attend these keynote speeches at the MTG Century Theatre, starting at 12:30pm.” (more…)

“NZ flag history inspires Whangarei exhibition” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (26.10.2016)

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October 26

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NZ flag history inspires Whangarei exhibition

One of the artworks which are part of The Constant exhibition. (Image Source HNZ Media Release)

One of the artworks which are part of The Constant exhibition. (Image Source HNZ Media Release)

A timely history lecture provided inspiration for a dynamic art exhibition currently taking place at the Hangar Gallery in Kamo, Whangarei.

Northland artist Dianne Trewin attended a talk by Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards earlier this year, looking at the various flags that have served as New Zealand national ensigns over the years, and the different stories behind each flag.

“This lecture for me was the kick start for the exhibition,” says Dianne.

Entitled The Constant, the exhibition is Dianne’s personal response to the flag referendum of 2015, and encapsulates some of the passion displayed from all sides of the discussion. The name derives from Dianne’s conclusion that the one constant throughout the different debates about symbolism and design was the land, sea and sky. (more…)