Humans, among other qualities, have a passion for collecting things. Fortunately, many of those things have ended up in Historic Places Trust properties.
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Restore, revive, renew or revise - how hard is it to be true to the heritage of a home?
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New Zealand's third island is often visited only fleetingly - if at all. A longer stay will permit visits to some remarkable historic places.
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Those involved in the life of one of Auckland's most recognisable landmarks will be sharing their memories as it celebrates a significant birthday.
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Committed owners, heritage advisors, and the government are all taking a firm stand when it comes to strengthening heritage buildings against earthquakes.
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Little-known heritage sites offer a tantalising glimpse into the past for those who take the trouble to find them.
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Historic boat sheds help keep alive an English tradition in Christchurch.
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Returning ancestral bones to their original burial site is an occasion of spiritual significance.
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Old-fashioned skills keep a North Otago icon operating.
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The case for giving heritage status to our heavens.
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New Zealand’s worst industrial accident occurred more than a century ago and is still spine-chillingly awful in the recounting. New tracks and information panels at the site make sure the tragedy will not be forgotten.
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Wellington's refurbished Carter Observatory will introduce visitors to the heavens from a uniquely New Zealand perspective.
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History comes alive for children when school projects involve hands on research in their own communities.
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