Keep up to date with projects, activities and news from the Auckland
Branch Committee here. A regular newsletter covering
the wider Otago & Southland region is published and distributed to
all Historic Places Trust members in this area. If you would like a copy
of the latest issue you can download a pdf copy here or for a hard copy please contact
us, or Membership Services,
phone 0800 802 010.
During the year, the Auckland Branch organises a number of heritage-related
events in the
region which members of the public are invited to attend. Details will
be posted on the website or contact
us for more information.
The New Zealand Historic Places
Trust is delighted that the Department of Corrections will retain
and incorporate the historic Mt Eden Prison into its new development
announced earlier today.
Internationally acclaimed artist
Suzanne Tamaki will showcase some of her work in a new exhibition
at Alberton, the Historic Places Trust property in Mt Albert,
April 16-20. Entitled 'Native Eye - 21st Century Wahine, Moko
and Costume' the exhibition is a contemporary reconstruction
of 19th century portraits and costumes created by Suzanne, and
photographed by Greg Semu.
One of Auckland's best-loved heritage
buildings will host a summer concert on March 2 as part of the
Auckland City Music in Parks series. The concert will take place
in the grounds at Highwic (40 Gillies Ave, Epsom) - one of the
New Zealand Historic Places Trust's flagship properties in Auckland
- and will feature Riichi Yamauchi, Kenji Furutate and the Wai
Taiko Japanese Drummers.
New Zealand Historic Places Trust's
Mid Northern Archaeologist, Bev Parslow, is wanting information
on a crime against archaeology and theft of our cultural heritage
in inner city Auckland. And she's determined to get to the bottom
of one of the city's more bizarre recent burglaries.
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for family/friends.
State that you are joining through the Auckland Branch Committee
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