Keep up to date with the NZHPT's projects, properties and activities by reading our media releases.
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) welcomes an increase in standards for earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch that have been damaged as a result of the recent seismic activity, the Chief Executive Bruce Chapman said today.
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New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) properties, the Timeball Station in Lyttelton and Coton’s Cottage in Hororata have been closed for visiting and viewing until further notice due to damage sustained in Saturday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is asking that an historic artefact taken from Clendon House in Rawene be returned. A carved whalebone whip handle which was on display at the NZHPT property was taken recently – though the person responsible may not realise the full implications of what he or she has done.
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The former Palmerston North Police Station on Church Street has been given national recognition as a Category II historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has received a significant funding boost to help preserve and protect Northland properties it cares for. The ASB Community Trust grant of $271,000 will go towards projects at Pompallier Mission, Mangungu Mission and the cataloguing, conservation and storage of collections of historic objects at Northland properties.
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The third and final stage of the project to restore historic Mt Albert property Alberton to its former glory has received an impressive $200,000 funding boost from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.
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An improved archaeological consents process will strengthen the identification and protection of archaeological sites and ensure Maori concerns are appropriately addressed, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has welcomed today’s decision to retain Shed 10 on Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf and looks forward to working with the Waterfront Development Agency over its future.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust has welcomed the Auckland Regional Council’s decision to retain one of Auckland’s historic Queen’s Wharf cargo sheds, said NZHPT Chief Executive, Bruce Chapman.
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Southland’s contribution to one of New Zealand’s largely forgotten industries, flax fibre production, has been recognised with the Templeton Flax Mill at Otaitai Bush receiving the New Zealand Historic Places Trust’s (NZHPT) highest heritage listing.
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The considerable historical and heritage value in the Lower Nevis valley in Central Otago has been formally recognised by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) says the recent damage to a Taranaki pa site should “serve as a cautionary tale” for landowners and councils in protecting archaeological sites.
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The Chair of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Board, John Acland, affirmed today the NZHPT’s position that the Queens Wharf and its associated structures are significant and their future needs to be considered carefully.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is to indefinitely close the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge 15km north of Tuatapere to pedestrian traffic.
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The decision to demolish the two Queen’s Wharf sheds has been met with disappointment by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
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Significant public interest in the proposal to recognise the heritage values of the Tongaporutu River Baches in Taranaki has resulted in a deadline extension for people to have their say.
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Work on stabilising Pencarrow Lighthouse has become a real community project thanks to a $20,000 grant from the community foundation for the Wellington region, the Nikau Foundation.
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Binding heritage conditions safeguarding the future of the former Art Gallery at Logan Park in Dunedin has resulted in the New Zealand Historic Places Trust supporting its proposed redevelopment.
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A series of hui on marae heritage work is proving an ideal forum for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga to also promote its vision for Māori heritage places.
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A poignant reminder to Wairarapa locals that died while serving their country during the two world wars is being proposed for national recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).
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Over 500 locals and guests attended the 170th anniversary commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi which took place at Māngungu Mission in the Hokianga on February 12, 2010.
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Celebrations marking the 170th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in the Hokianga are about to begin. The formal commemoration of the Hokianga Treaty signing will take place at Mangungu Mission, the NZ Historic Places Trust property in Horeke on February 12, and will be the culmination of several events held over the five days leading up to it.
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Work will begin this month to ensure iconic Wellington landmark Pencarrow Lighthouse has a solid foundation to continue as a popular visitor attraction.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is counting the days until the new footbridge in the Kerikeri Basin opens to the public.
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Take note, cover and report – that’s the message from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) to anyone that finds koiwi tangata (human remains).
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The historic township of Lyttelton has made a name for itself over the past 160 years, and that has been formally recognised by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). Following an extended consultation process that involved public meetings, letters and public submissions to include the township on its national Register, the NZHPT Board has approved the Lyttelton Township Historic Area.
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The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is advocating a full heritage assessment of the proposed Hawke’s Bay Museum redevelopment site and precinct, and would welcome the opportunity to assist.
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The successful prosecution of two Alexandra men who damaged and modified an archaeological site in Central Otago has been welcomed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) for the strong message it sends.
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A review of the historic and heritage significance of the Erskine College site in Wellington is being undertaken by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).
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The discovery of a bronze nail from an historic shipwreck north of Gisborne has come with a reminder from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) about the process that should be followed if the public come across potential archaeological artefacts.
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