The Ministry is seeking submissions on the Exposure Draft of the Incorporated Societies Bill.
The deadline for making comments is Thursday 30 June 2016. (more…)
The Ministry is seeking submissions on the Exposure Draft of the Incorporated Societies Bill.
The deadline for making comments is Thursday 30 June 2016. (more…)
You can download the PDF of the HPA Submission from the following link:
2015-07-24 - Historic Places Aotearoa - SUBMISSION ON BUILDING ACT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POWERS
The following is the text of the Historic Places Aotearoa Submission:
SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS
Administration of the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.
Management and use of historic places owned or controlled or vested in Heritage New Zealand.
Administration of the NZ Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero.
Administration of the National Historic Landmarks List/Ngā Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ōna Kōrero Tūturu.
Statutory role of advocacy for historical and cultural heritage.
The HPA Submission (PDF) can be downloaded from the following ink: HPA Submission to HNZPT
To: The Local Government & Environment Committee
Parliament Buildings
WELLINGTON
SUBMISSION
ARTS CENTRE OF CHRISTCHURCH TRUST BILL
Introduction
This Submission is made by Historic Places Canterbury (HPC) , an independent regional society affiliated to Historic Places Aotearoa (HPA). HPC is the NZHPT approved body which the Canterbury Branch Committee has transitioned to. Our objectives are the protection of heritage and providing local advocacy on heritage.
HPC supports the general purpose of the Bill to set out the objects and powers of the trust in legislation; to update, revise, and consolidate the governance arrangements of the trust; and to revise the winding up provision of the trust. (more…)
The Evidence / Submissions have been released and are available online at the following link:
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/documents/evidence
To find the relevant submissions :
Under Keyword: Type in "Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Bill"
Under Select Committee: Select "Local Government and Environment" (more…)
The following is the text of the Historic Places Hawke's Bay Submission.
The Submission makes reference to attached snapshot images that were taken from the Auckland City Council GIS Viewer.
http://maps.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklandcouncilviewer/ (the heritage images can be found under Map View->Map Content->Cultural Heritage)
Permission is being sought to post these images on this site.
Draft Annual Plan 2014/15 (more…)
A submission can be made online via this link:
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/legislation/bills/00DBHOH_BILL12960_1/building-earthquake-prone-buildings-amendment-bill
The Bill's text can be viewed via this link:
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2013/0182/latest/versions.aspx
Petone Plan Change
Our May newsletter reported on Historic Places Wellington's submission to Hutt City Council's Plan Change 29, which had been potentially damaging to the Jackson Street heritage retail area. This submission was consistent with about 250 others from local groups and individuals. The Commissioner's final recommendations were accepted by Hutt City Council on 17 September, (more…)
Wellington’s Open Spaces
Our city is well endowed with open spaces and natural areas which are enjoyed by many Wellingtonians. Earlier this year the City Council initiated a review of its policies for open spaces. Historic Places Wellington made a submission to the review, seeking better recognition of the heritage values in these spaces. (more…)