"Reconnect: heritage event will be held over three days from October 18-20th 2013, offering the community an opportunity to reconnect with the city’s heritage."
Shout out to local heritage building and site owners (more…)
Tag: Media Release
“Cathedral Court Result A Tragedy” Rt Hon Winston Peters M.P. Media Release
“There is significant insurance money that has been paid to the Church Property Trustees. What is needed is an aggressive, local and central government supported fundraising programme to address the funding deficit of the Cathedral’s restoration and in so doing show a real commitment to the restoration of Christchurch as well.”
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“Christchurch people still locked out of city rebuild” Eugenie Sage M.P. Media Release (Green Party)
"Under CERA's repressive regime, citizens can't use the RMA to either challenge the demolition of significant heritage buildings such as McLeans Mansion, or influence decisions on new buildings which determine the identity of the central city."
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“Te Waimate Mission to get new roof” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release
A protective cover is placed over Te Waimate Mission in preparation for the re-shingling work.
New Zealands's second oldest building has been temporarily closed to the public - but there's a very good reason.
Te Waimate Mission – built in 1832 and now cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust – is currently being re-roofed with wooden shingles which, once completed, will recapture some of the building’s distinctive character and charm."
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“War Memorial recognised for outstanding significance” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release
A Taranaki war memorial forged in colonial attitudes and battered by political activism has been recognised for its outstanding significance by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).
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(Bishop’s House) “Ponsonby landmark registered” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release
"The historic importance of a Ponsonby landmark has been recognised by the country’s lead heritage agency.
The NZ Historic Places Trust recently registered Bishop’s House as a Category 1 historic place, identifying it as a place of outstanding heritage significance."
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“Alberton celebrates its 150th” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release
"A number of special events have been planned to celebrate,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.
“These include two ‘Pop Up Dinners’ on July 26 and 27, with special themes of Raj Dinner and Motherland Revisited ...”
“Other special events include two 150th Anniversary Balls on August 31 and September 14,” says Rendell.
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“Public have an important role in cathedral decision” Media Release From Grant Robertson M.P.
“Along with Labour’s Christchurch MPs I support the heritage value of restoring and rebuilding the cathedral."
Grant Robertson M.P. Labour Spokesperson Arts Culture and Heritage.
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“Time to stop the heritage destruction madness” Media Release From Grant Robertson M.P. Arts Culture and Heritage Spokesperson (Labour)
“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."
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“Nelson School of Music and Theatre Royal welcome Council ownership” Media Release Nelson City Council
Nelson School of Music and Theatre Royal welcome Council ownership
Posted by Nelson City Council on 5 March 2013
The Nelson School of Music and the Nelson Historic Theatre Trust (Theatre Royal) have confirmed their commitment and welcomed plans for a joint future with the Nelson City Council. (more…)