Tag: Media Release

“Aratapu Library building listed as a historic place” HNZ Media Release (17.06.2016)

The Artapu Library building – now listed as a Category 2 historic place by Heritage New Zealand. (Image sourced HNZ media release)

The Artapu Library building – now listed as a Category 2 historic place by Heritage New Zealand. (Image sourced HNZ media release)

"The heritage significance of one of the Northern Wairoa’s earliest surviving timber buildings – once used to foster education, intellectual enlightenment and social stability – has been recognised by the country’s lead heritage organisation."

"Originally built in 1874 at Aratapu as a school house, the building has been relocated and now serves as the music wing of the Dargaville Museum. Aratapu was also known at the time as ‘Sawdust City’ because of the vast quantity of sawdust produced by its kauri sawmill."

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“Heritage treasures there to enjoy in Kerikeri public reserve” Heritage New Zealand Media Release (13.06.2016)

Heritage_New Zealand_logo“Many of our reserves are beautifully preserved time capsules that have remained largely unchanged over the decades, and contain some wonderful evidence of a fascinating and varied history,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards.

“People can see features spanning several hundred years of tangata whenua occupation in and around the Basin. It also contains evidence of the arrival of Pakeha and some of the turbulence that emerged as a result of interactions between these newcomers and Maori,” says Bill.

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“Heritage PR – highly commended in PRINZ awards” Heritage Hotels Media Release

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 12: PRINZ Awards gala dinner 2016 on May 12, 2016 in Auckland, Auckland. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 12: PRINZ Awards gala dinner 2016 on May 12, 2016 in Auckland, Auckland. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Susan Gibson received a highly commended in the NZ PR Institute (PRINZ) awards for ‘Sustained Public Relations’ in Auckland on Thursday evening 12 May.

 

 

“Heritage’s PR named a NZ PR awards finalist” Media Release (22.04.2016)

“Regional Culture and Heritage Fund launched” Hon Maggie Barry M.P. Minister Of Arts Culture And Heritage Media Release

Maggie Barry M.P., Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Image Sourced www.parliament.govt.nz)

Hon. Maggie Barry M.P., Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Image Sourced www.parliament.govt.nz)

"A multi-million dollar fund to support regional cultural centres has been launched and opened for applications today by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry.

The Regional Culture and Heritage Fund will be worth an average of $6.67 million a year.

A replacement and renaming of the former Regional Museums Policy, the RCHF is funded at the same level, but broadens its scope to include potential support for performing arts venues such as theatres and opera houses, heritage buildings with display collections and whare taonga. ..."

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“Heritage’s PR named a NZ PR awards finalist” Media Release (22.04.2016)

Heritage Christchurch Exterior

Heritage Christchurch Exterior

Susan Gibson, the group communications manager of Heritage Hotel Management, has been announced a finalist in the PRINZ awards (PR Institute of New Zealand) annual awards.

The entry in the sustained public relations category is named ‘Recovering Christchurch’s Heritage.’

The PRINZ award winners will be announced at the PRINZ awards gala dinner in Auckland on the evening of Thursday 12 May.

https://www.prinz.org.nz/Category?Action=View&Category_id=472

The Heritage of Sport- World Heritage Day, Monday 18th April : Historic Places Canterbury Media Release

The “Heritage of Sport” is the theme for this years World Heritage Day being held next Monday 18th April.

“We suggest they ring ZB Talkback or write to the Press or Star newspaper to nominate a site where a special sporting moment occurred. We would like to hear why it is special and what the great sporting achievement that occurred there was. It could, for instance, be Lancaster Park where in 1962 Peter Snell broke the 880yard/800m world records.”

“Many proud Cantabrians will remember Lancaster Park where Richard and Dayle Hadlee as members of the New Zealand Cricket Team beat Australia for the first time in 1974. Many will argue Richard Hadlee as a tearaway fast bowler starting his long run up with that memorable half skip at Lancaster as something that should be celebrated!”

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“Folk duo to play Pompallier Mission” 11th March: Heritage New Zealand Media Release (03.03.2016)

Image Credit: Paul Restall

Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard, who will be performing at Pompallier Mission on March 11. (Photo: Paul Restall).

"A leading New Zealand folk duo will play a one-off concert in the grounds of Pompallier Mission on March 11 (6pm onwards)."

"Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard will share their special blend of ‘acoustic music with passion’ at the Heritage New Zealand property in order to raise money for the St John Russell Health Shuttle."

“We’re delighted to be able to host these two very talented musicians at Pompallier Mission on March 11 – which, coincidentally, also happens to be the anniversary date of the Battle of Kororareka,” says the Manager of Pompallier Mission, Scott Elliffe.

Admission is $15 per adult, and children under 15 are free – tickets available through the Russell Bookshop or email dianesmith@hotmail.com (Wet weather venue – Supper Room, Russell Town Hall).

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“Swing back to the 1930s at Highwic’s Art Deco Day” (15th March 2016) Heritage New Zealand Media Release

"Aucklanders will have the opportunity to swing back to the 1930s when fashion was hot and jazz was cool at Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out at Highwic on March 13."

"Live music performed by the six-piece New Orleans Joymakers Jazz Band, along with a sparkling array of classic cars from the days of flappers and swingers, will make Highwic a hot spot for people wanting to let their hair down in true Jazz Era style."

“To use slang from that era, Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out is quite simply the bee’s knees; the cat’s miaow and the caterpillar’s kimono,” says the Manager of the Heritage New Zealand property in Newmarket, Cheryl Laurie.

Don’t miss Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out at Highwic, Sunday March 13, 1-6pm. Admission: $5 per adult; children free. Refreshments not included in admission

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