Tag: Online Article

“HERITAGE GROUPS’ SHOCK AT CERA S38 FOR CPIT MEMORIAL HALL: HNZ Cat 2, CCC Gp3” Historic Places Media Release

HERITAGE GROUPS’ SHOCK AT CERA S38 FOR CPIT MEMORIAL HALL: HNZ Cat 2, CCC Gp3

Concerned citizens and Canterbury heritage groups including Historic Places Canterbury, IConIC and Civic Trust are appalled at the news that CERA has issued an s38 demolition order on the Christchurch Technical College (now CPIT) Memorial Hall at the request of CPIT.

This imposing building was opened in 1935 as a specially designed memorial to the supreme sacrifice made by 71 former pupils of the Technical College who were killed in World War 1. (more…)

The Christ Church Cathedral: Stay On Demolition Lifted

SAVING HERITAGEMedia coverage:

"Battle to save cathedral far from over"
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10108233/Battle-to-save-cathedral-far-from-over
"ChristChurch Cathedral to be deconstructed"
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11264770&ref=NZH_Tw
"Battle to save cathedral far from over"
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10108233/Battle-to-save-cathedral-far-from-over

“Princess’s gravestone re-done” Hawke”s Bay Today (Online Article 26.04.14)

Hawke's Bay Today are reporting: "The restored gravestone of a Mori princess was unveiled in a Maraekakaho vineyard on the weekend."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11261815

“HB HERITAGE NEWS- NEWSLETTER OF HISTORIC PLACES HAWKE’S BAY (Inc)” HPHB Newsletter 1 (May 2014) has coverage of the event.

“Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014: What it means for Councils” Online Article @ Simpson Grierson Web Site

"The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill has been in the Parliamentary system for two years, but finally came into force this week. It was significantly amended during its passage in a process that saw it passed with substantial political support." Article written by Simpson Grierson Public Sector Partner Heather Ash. (Site has PDF download)

“Expert explains Section 38 regulations” Mark Christensen Perspective (Online The Press 06/05/2015)

" OPINION: Controversy continues to swirl around the loss of Christchurch's heritage buildings following the 2011 earthquakes. Lawyer MARK CHRISTENSEN explains the rules and regulations associated with demolishing these structures..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/perspective/10012234/Expert-explains-Section-38-regulations

Heritage Building Owner Nicky Arts Deputation To The C.C.C. Community Committee (15th April 2014)

Nicky Arts co-owns one of the shops in the Duncan's Building in High Street and is determined to restore  it!
We  recommend you read her Deputation as she describes the problems of being a restoring owner and dealing with CERA/CCDU.
Her  Deputation can be found on  her lively  and very readable blog-
"How not to Repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch Central City. part 142….  "ShakyTown Blues- http://cardmakerschc.wordpress.com/

The Press reported on her C.C.C. Deputation: "High St 'paralysed' by Cera indecision"     http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/9945921/High-St-paralysed-by-Cera-indecision

The CCC Media Release is as follows: (more…)