Tag: Media Release

“Christmas shopping with a conscience means help for heritage” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"A range of retro toys and games will be on sale for a very limited time at the 277 Newmarket shopping centre in mid-November – and money raised will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of Highwic, cared for by Heritage New Zealand."
"The special collection of children’s merchandise – usually found only at Highwic, located across the road from the premium Auckland retail magnet – will be the star attraction of a pop-up shop that will be set up in the shopping centre over the weekend of November 15-16."

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“Take the sniff test at Highwic’s Sweet Pea Festival” Heritage New Zealand Media Release

Heritage_New Zealand_logo"Internationally renowned horticulturist and leading Sweet Pea breeder, Dr Keith Hammett, will be asking people at the Festival [November 22-23] to give their feedback on the strength of scent from a range of four or five different Sweet Pea cultivars he has developed."
Highwic’s Sweet Pea Festival takes place on November 22 and 23 (10am-4.30pm).
Entry – Adults $10; Heritage New Zealand members - $5; Children – free.

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“Jubilee Clock Tower restoration celebrated” C.C.C. Media Release

Print"The careful restoration has included deconstructing each of the tower legs and the construction of a new internal reinforced concrete structure to strengthen them. The existing foundations were strengthened. The original stone was cut and used as a veneer in the same place it used to be on the clocktower. The clocktower’s spire was straightened, strengthened and reinstated."

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“CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL – Research says restoration” Great Christchurch Buildings Trust Media Release

Great Christchurch Buildings Trust logo"Colmar Brunton recently completed a Research Poll of 1000 Christchurch residents to determine the preference and attitudes of Christchurch residents after lengthy debate between restoration advocates and the Anglican Church..."
"Although the Anglican Church may officially own the Christchurch Cathedral, 77% of Christchurch residents believe they should have a say about its future."
"68% of Christchurch residents believe that restoration would boost the morale of Christchurch residents."

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“Highwic spinning and weaving a diamond celebration” November 1 – 16 (Media Release Heritage New Zealand)

‘Crossings’ by Robyn Agnew.

‘Crossings’ by Robyn Agnew.

"A special exhibition of contemporary weaving will take place at Highwic, the historic property in Newmarket cared for by Heritage New Zealand, from November 1-16."

“We’re delighted to be able to host this amazing collection of artwork at Highwic during the guild’s special anniversary year,” says the Manager of Highwic, Cheryl Laurie."

 

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“Christ’s College wins Vero Supreme Heritage Award” : Canterbury Heritage Awards Media Release.

“Vero would like to congratulate Christ’s College on winning this prestigious award. It is a privilege to sponsor the Supreme Heritage Award and we would like to commend the Board of Governors for their vision and commitment.”

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“Rebuild and repair of Council facilities to accelerate” C.C.C. Media Release (04.09.14)

"At an Earthquake Recovery Committee of the Whole meeting at North Brighton Community Centre, Mayor Dalziel said the Council had set aside a total of $29,087,059 for the repair and rebuild of community facilities and a further $11,703,596 for heritage facilities."

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“Our Cathedral is not a ruin” Great Christchurch Buildings Trust Media Release (22.08.14)

Great Christchurch Buildings Trust logo"A campaign to save the Christchurch Cathedral begins today, featuring aerial images taken from a helicopter at 500 feet just two months ago, show that the building is not ruined."

"The Great Christchurch Building Trust is behind the campaign and says the new perspective shows that the historic building can be restored."

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Election 2014: Labour’s Heritage Policy Released (Labour Party Media Release)

"Labour believes that knowing and understanding our past and conserving our historic heritage is a critical part of establishing a strong sense of national identity. It is important we tell the stories of our nation’s history, and that places of significance are preserved for future generations."

The following is the text of the Heritage Policy included in  the Labour Party "Arts Culture and Heritage" Policy release. (more…)