The New Zealand Historic Places Trust has published a commemorative issue of Heritage New Zealand as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations during 2005.

The issue looks back over the past 50 years, telling the story of the Trust decade by decade. The narrative includes such things as heritage lost and saved, the personalities of the time, and major milestones in heritage preservation and conservation.

The commemorative issue also looks to the future with a special section provided by primary and secondary school students based on how this generation envisions the next 50 years in heritage conservation.

Fostering awareness of New Zealand's unique heritage and enhancing understanding of the people and organizations with guardianship roles in protecting historic heritage is vital to ensuring that our heritage places will be valued and respected into the future.

Tomorrow's Heritage: the next 50 years in heritage conservation

Our heritage places ultimately pass into the hands of our children - what legacy would these children like to pass to their children in turn? How do school students see our heritage places faring in the next 50 years - what might happen, why, and who will be involved?