The Media Release sourced from Scoop is as follows:
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill passes
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 9:05 am
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“Knox Church 100 year old corrugated iron roof being replaced.” Media Release
Dr. Anna Crighton pulling the first nail off the Knox Church roof.
"Knox Church 100 year old corrugated iron roof being replaced...
To mark this historic occasion, Dr Anna Crighton from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust will be lifted onto the roof and given the task of removing the first nail."
The Media Release has a History of Knox Church and the "Background to the Rebuild".
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“Dunedin Heritage Re-use Award Winners Announced” Dunedin City Council Media Release (27.03.14)
"It’s great to see the growth of the awards, as the number and quality of entries increases each year. It’s a very clear sign of the heightened awareness of the importance of built heritage to the future of our city and of the investment that people are prepared to make for that future."
The Media Release is as follows: (sourced form www.Scoop.co.nz) (more…)
“Community deserves voice on heritage” Jacinda Ardern M.P., Labour Spokesperson Arts Culture and Heritage Media Release (26.03.2014)
“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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“CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF HERITAGE – HERITAGE AUCKLAND MOTHER’S DAY TEA” Sunday 11th May (Media Release : Heritage Auckland 10.04.2014)
Dining ladies old style (Source: Heritage Auckland Media Release)
"To mark the building’s centenary, Heritage Auckland is recreating an extra special tea in the roof-top Grand Tearoom on Sunday 11 May."
"The room will be presented as it was in its hey-day with individual tables for families of all ages and friends to share together. Guests can immerse themselves in another era and come along in a chic hat to be in to win a prize on the day."
"Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Bookings are essential. No door sales."
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“Draft Heritage Building and Places Recovery Programme for Greater Christchurch Public Submissions” Historic Places Aotearoa Media Release (19.03.2014)
" 'Historic Places Aotearoa (HPA) and ICONIC (Interests in Conserving the Identity of Christchurch) agree that the timing and the result to date is woeful and too little too late.’ "
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“Stewart Island Gains First Marine Heritage Site” Environment Southland Media Release (18.03.2014)
"The historic Norwegian whalers’ base at Price’s Inlet on Stewart Island/Rakiura has been declared an archaeological site by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust making it the first marine heritage site in the country and only the sixth, 20th century site."
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“Make a bit of history at Alberton’s Garden Gala” On Sunday 30th March : NZHPT Media Release (20.03.2014)
"Alberton’s last celebration of its 150th anniversary year will be marked in style a grand finale Garden Gala on Sunday March 30 (11am-3pm)."
"Singer Grant Chilcott and John Fennell’s string quartet will also entertain with live music, while Old Macdonald’s Mobile Farm will provide fun for the kids."
"Stalls will include Criollo Chocolates and Desserts, Kai Moana’s Whitebait and Mussell Patties, Hakanoa Ginger Beer and a wide range of craft stalls..."
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“Archival documentary to give intriguing look at 1950s Auckland at Silo Park screening this March (This Friday the 28th March” NZHPT Media Release (20.02.2014)
Heritage Short Film; PACIFIC MAGAZINE 23: REPORT ON AUCKLAND (1956)
Silo Cinema, Friday 28 March, 9:00pm
The New Zealand Film Archive has joined forces with The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) and Silo Park to provide a unique opportunity for Aucklanders to step back in time.
"The report-style short made in 1956 provides an intriguing snapshot of how Aucklanders lived at the time. Highlights include development of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, mid-century architecture, urban drift, motorway design and the specific development pressures of the 1950s." (more…)
“Reminder on how to deal with koiwi” NZHPT Media Release (13th March 2014)
“It’s important to contact the local police as soon as koiwi tangata (human remains) are found. They will contact NZHPT and local iwi and together they will evaluate whether the remains are a crime scene or historic in origin. Any recovery and investigation should be left to the experts.” NZHPT Central Region Archaeologist David Rudd
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