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New Zealand Historic Places Trust - Pouhere Taonga

About Us

Puritia ngā taonga tuku iho ā ngā tūpuna hei tiki huia mō ngā uri whakatupu o Aotearoa.

Keep the treasures handed down by the ancestors as a precious legacy for the future generations in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Introduction

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is a crown entity, New Zealand’s leading national historic heritage agency and guardian of Aotearoa New Zealand’s national heritage. The NZHPT's work includes identifying our heritage places, seeking to ensure they survive for appreciation by current and future generations, and fostering that appreciation by recording and sharing their stories.

Offices

The NZHPT’s national office is based in Antrim House, Wellington. Regional and area offices are located in Kerikeri, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Each is staffed by specialist advisors who are able to provide expert assistance on heritage conservation issues, including resource management and registration services.

Review of the Historic Places Act 1993

Before the 2008 General Election, the National Party indicated its interest in reviewing the Historic Places Act 1993 (HPA) as well as a number of other pieces of legislation. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has been leading the review and the proposals that will change how the NZHPT operates are now before the House.

Briefing to Incoming Minister

Obtain a copy of the NZHPT's 2011 post-election Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Board

The NZHPT is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of nine members. Six members are appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, and three are elected from amongst the membership.

Maori Heritage Council

The NZHPT’s Maori Heritage Council comprises members of the Board, and four people appointed by the Minister of Culture and Heritage. The Council assists the NZHPT to develop and reflect a bicultural view in the exercise of its powers and functions.

Branch Committees

There are 24 Branch Committees throughout New Zealand, formed from NZHPT’s membership in their geographic area. Branches work closely with the NZHPT’s Area Managers and Area Coordinators and the community to raise awareness of heritage issues, as well as provide opportunities for participation in heritage-related activities in their area.

Get Involved

There are many ways in which you can support the work of the NZHPT. You can be as active as you wish to be.

Job vacancies

Job vacancies at the New Zealand Historic Places Trust are advertised on this website, and across a range of other appropriate media including daily newspapers.

Useful links

You may find some of these links helpful for finding out more about New Zealand's heritage. Please note that where such links are provided throughout this site, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust does not necessarily endorse or authorise the content of any such sites.