"Sign of the Takahe
This notable Port Hills landmark will be permanently repaired and strengthened to 67 per cent of the New Building Standard."
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“Historic Bridge and Flaxmill remains proposed for registration” : NZHPT Media Release
"The last remains of a once thriving flax industry in the Manawatu and Horowhenua areas have been proposed for registration as a Category 1 historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)."
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CCDU Is Acquiring This Art Deco Gem From Orion
(Composite Image)
"The Orion substation on Armagh Street will also not have to be acquired, however the Crown will be acquiring the adjoining MED building and the rest of the Orion site within that block." (more…)
“Roof shout with a difference at Te Waimate Mission” NZHPT Media Release
Te Waimate Mission reshingled.
"Te Waimate Mission – the NZ Historic Places Trust property in Waimate North – is organising two open days on September 14 and 15 to celebrate the completion of its new shingle roof – including on-site tours and presentations looking at the work that has taken place. "
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“Key decisions from today’s Community, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting” CCC Media Release. (3rd September 2013)
"To approve four Heritage Incentive Grants for repairs to 39 Holmwood Rd, 37A Holmwood Rd, 49 Oxford St, Lyttelton, 18 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa and a conservation covenant consent was given for repair work being carried out as part of the restoration process of Christchurch Girls High School’s Acland House on Papanui Road. The covenant is required for the proposed removal of heritage fixtures and fittings from the building during this process."
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“Alberton artwork wanted” NZHPT Media Release (4th September 2013)
“We’d love to hear from anyone who might have an image of Alberton they would be prepared to lend to us for use in our exhibition, ideally by September 30.”
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“Lyttelton Timeball Station rebuild receives ‘Landmark’ $1 million donation” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release
The text of the Media Release is as follows:
NZHPT Information release
25 May 2013 (more…)
“New Quilts for Old Beds at Highwic” NZHPT Media Release (30th August 2013)
Some of the modern quilts which will be on display at Highwic.
"A new take on a traditional art form will be displayed at Highwic, the NZ Historic Places Trust property in Newmarket, from mid-September."
"The Point Chevalier Monday Modern Quilt Group will showcase a range of their stunning pieces in an exhibition New Quilts for Old Beds running from September 18 through to September 29"
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“New voice for heritage in region” – The Official Launch Of Historic Places Tairawhiti. Media Release
"Dame Anne Salmond ... guest speaker for the launch of Historic Places Tairawhiti Inc, the region’s new voice for heritage."
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“New Zealand signs up to protect culture and heritage in times of war” Media Release: Chris Finlayson, Minister For Arts Culture And Heritage
“Cultural property” under the bill includes important cultural heritage as well as the buildings in which it is held...."
"....In New Zealand, category 1 historic places and registered wahi tapu are also likely to be included, along with the list of national historic landmarks currently being considered by the government."
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