News: New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga

Tongaporutu baches a historic area

Twenty-six baches, built between 1900 and 1961, on the Tongaporutu River in Taranaki have been registered as a historic area by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

HCC relinquishing heritage responsibility

The Hutt City Council’s (HCC) decision to remove items from its District Plan heritage list is relinquishing its responsibility under the Resource Management Act, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Lighting up the countryside

One of New Zealand’s oldest buildings will soon be lighting up the countryside. Te Waimate Mission – a historic building now cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust – is being decked out with Christmas lights for the festive season, and people are welcome to pack up the kids and drive out at night to enjoy the free light show.

High winds force Matanaka Farm Buildings’ closure

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has temporarily closed public access to the Matanaka Farm Buildings following severe winds that have buffeted the Otago peninsula.

Highwic twist for winning rock video

Staff at Highwic – the NZ Historic Places Trust property in Newmarket – have passed on their congratulations to Kiwi Indie rock band the Naked and Famous for winning five awards at the recent Vodafone NZ Music Awards – including NZ on Air Best Music Video for their song Punching in a Dream.

Cathedral make safe announcement welcomed by NZHPT

The NZHPT welcomed today’s announcement by church leaders to “make safe” the ChristChurch Cathedral and retain as much of its original heritage fabric as possible until a final decision can be made.

Theatre Royal a fine heritage show

The heritage curtains have been opened in appreciation for the Theatre Royal in Nelson with a Category I recognition from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Old St Paul's adds signatures to history

The back of a door featuring the signatures of workers involved in a new building at Old St Paul’s in Mulgrave Street is paying tribute to a quirky feature of the original church dating from 1866.

NZHPT pleased with sentence

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is pleased the Western Bay of Plenty District Council has pleaded guilty to unlawful modification and damage to archaeological features at Maketu in 2009.

Research paints a picture of archaeological landscape

A drawing by a 10-year old girl completed 173 years ago has proven to be an invaluable aid in learning more about one of New Zealand’s earliest mission settlements.

Kaipara homestead’s heritage status recognised

Kaipara’s Gittos House has been registered as a category II historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Horowhenua shipwreck gets heritage recognition

A 19th century shipwreck beached on the Horowhenua Coast has been recognised as a Category II historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Naseby shop ticking along just nicely

A Naseby shop that has kept a close watch on the Central Otago town’s history has been recognised as a Category I historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

NZHPT call to strengthen, not demolish heritage buildings

Wellington’s heritage buildings can be earthquake code compliant if cost-effective incentives to owners accompany the threat of demolition, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) Board.

Heritage community extends helping hand

The Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund has been boosted by more than $350,000 from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Historic Timeball Station’s tower collapses

Lyttelton’s historic Timeball Station’s tower has collapsed following the magnitude 6 earthquake that struck Christchurch at 2.20pm today.

Air Force history lined up for recognition

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ohakea’s No.2 and No.3 hangars are being proposed for Category I heritage recognition with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Timeball Station dismantling to start

Work on dismantling Lyttelton’s Timeball Station is expected to start from Monday (30 May) with the arrival of cranes on the site, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust said today.

Damage to historic tree engraving on Chatham Islands

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is urging anyone with information regarding recent damage to historic and culturally significant tree engravings for Moriori on the Chatham Islands to contact the police.

Matanaka farm buildings temporarily closed

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has temporarily closed public access to the Matanaka Farm Buildings following severe nor’ west winds that buffeted the Otago peninsula overnight.

Celebrating South Canterbury’s heritage of water

The flow-on effect of Timaru’s early water supply has been recorded and celebrated in time for World Heritage Day on 18 April.

Historic Timeball Station all mapped out

A team of specialists have been at the Timeball Station in Lyttelton over the weekend to digitally map the historic site ahead of its dismantling.

Tararua landmarks proposed for registration

Five Tararua District heritage landmarks are being proposed for national recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).

Historic Timeball Station to be dismantled

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) confirmed today that the Timeball Station in Lyttelton is to be dismantled.

Full heritage assessment some time off

Discussions on what steps need to be taken to retain heritage landmarks will become clearer once public safety is assured and emergency services have declared the sites safe.

NZHPT offers support in any capacity

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) will work with Civil Defence, emergency services, the Christchurch City Council and government agencies in any capacity required following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on Tuesday.

Treaty celebrations at Mangungu Mission

The third and largest signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be commemorated once again at Māngungu Mission Station in the Hokianga on February 11 and 12. The NZHPT is collaborating with Nga Uri Whakatupu o Hokianga, event management group Maioha Productions and the Hau Kainga to host this event.

Hot talent to feature at Harvest Home festival

Headline acts don’t come much bigger than country and western singer Tami Neilson who will lead a day of festivities at the annual Harvest Home festival at the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) property Totara Estate on 3 April.

Tinui Cross proposed for heritage recognition

One of the country’s earliest memorials to Anzac Day is being proposed for heritage recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). The Tinui Memorial Cross in the Wairarapa has gained national and international recognition as the site where locals gathered to commemorate the inaugural Anzac Day on 25 April 1916. The site is one of only a handful in New Zealand where a memorial was erected during the war.

Heritage recognition for Arrowtown Lodge

The recently restored Arrow Kilwinning Lodge in Arrowtown has been nationally recognised by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) with its highest heritage listing.

Clifden Bridge protective barriers vandalised

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has laid a complaint with Invercargill police following the destruction of protective barriers and signage at the Clifden Bridge.

Government funding for heritage welcomed

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is delighted at today’s announcement that the Government will contribute up to $10 million to assist in the repair of Canterbury’s heritage and character buildings, says its Chief Executive Bruce Chapman.

NZHPT endorses Mayor Parker's Heritage Call

The demolition of Canterbury's heritage buildings should be a last option for owners, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

NZHPT welcomes increase in building standards

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.

Quake damage forces heritage property closures

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.

NZHPT appeals for stolen object to be returned

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.

Improved archaeology provisions reinforce protection

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.

NZHPT welcomes Shed 10 retention

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.

ARC decision on Queen’s Wharf shed welcomed

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.

Lower Nevis a historic area

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.

Care needed at archaeological sites

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.

Board endorses NZHPT’s approach to Queens Wharf

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.

Clifden Suspension Bridge closure

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is to indefinitely close the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge 15km north of Tuatapere to pedestrian traffic.

Disappointment at loss of Queen’s Wharf buildings

The decision to demolish the two Queen’s Wharf sheds has been met with disappointment by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Taranaki river baches lined up for recognition

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.

Community boost for Pencarrow Lighthouse

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.

Tapuwae document a footprint on landscape

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.

Reminder on how to deal with koiwi

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).

Lyttelton Township an Historic Area

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.

Successful Prosecution Sends Strong Message

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.

Archaeological Digging Best Left to Experts

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.

Lyttelton's Historic Worth

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is proposing to add Lyttelton township to its National Register of historic places, historic areas, wahi tapu and wahi tapu areas. Lyttelton is an excellent example of a heritage rich township, the planned colonial settlement dating from 1849 having a scale and design that still works 160 years on.

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