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"
The Media Release is as follows:
"Dame Anne Salmond ... guest speaker for the launch of Historic Places Tairawhiti Inc, the region’s new voice for heritage."
New voice for heritage in region (more…)
“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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"The High Street Stories website and augmented reality app features over 100 stories about Christchurch's High Street precinct, as well as images, music and film."
The Media Release is as follows. (more…)
PRESS RELEASE
A UK offer to assist with restoration of broken stained glass windows in Christ Church Cathedral has been re-confirmed. Dr Anna Crighton Chair of the Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund Trust said that with the restoration of the cathedral closer to reality she has been contacted by Phillida Shaw, representing The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, London, (more…)
"Two very different examples of the performing arts will take place at Alberton, the NZ Historic Places Trust property in Mt Albert at the end of the month."
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"The Trust has today applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal will be against findings of the Court of Appeal..."
The text of the The Great Christchurch Buildings Trust media release is the following: (more…)
"Christchurch City Council has unanimously agreed the Town Hall should be fully restored, with construction expected to begin in 2014."
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"Strengthening work carried out on Grubb Cottage prior to the Canterbury earthquakes was instrumental in getting the building to 86 per cent of the New Building Standards. As a result, though there is still some work to do on the cottage to stabilise the fireplace, the building can be used and in a double win, Grubb Cottage is also now able to be visited by the public."
The Media Release is as follows. (more…)
Image: sourced Canterbury Heritage Awards
"Heritage Christchurch's Old Government Building (OGB) wing is to formally reopen on Monday the 13th of May."
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