The history of lost buildings and places is fascinating, and highlights the importance of protecting them for future generations to enjoy. Explore the stories of registered heritage places that have been regretfully lost to development, natural disaster or fire.

Severe damage to heritage fabric caused by the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 has meant unprecedented, rapid loss of registered items, particularly in Christchurch. Many places have been removed from the NZHPT Register.
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Explore the stories of various registered heritage places that have been regretfully lost to development, fires, neglect, storms and other natural disasters and were removed from the Register during 2010 - 2013.
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Explore the stories of various registered heritage places that have been regretfully lost to development, fires, neglect, storms and other natural disasters and were removed from the Register during 2005-2009.
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Explore the stories of various registered heritage places that have been regretfully lost to development, fires, neglect, storms and other natural disasters and were removed from the Register during 2000-2004.
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