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Restoration Of Turnbull House Moves Forward With Construction Contract Awarded
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:14 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Located in Wellington’s bustling neighbourhood around Parliament, Turnbull House stands as a testament to New Zealand’s rich built and social heritage. Turnbull House is a Category 1 historic place entered on the New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi ... More >>
Christmas Is Coming And The [Colonial] Goose Is Getting Fat....
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:59 am | Heritage New Zealand
This year the Victorian-themed Christmas special will feature all the regular favourites – including Christmas songs in the historic stables, as well as stories and poetry shared by the community. More >>
Creative Weekend At Te Waimate Mission
Friday, 8 November 2024, 4:19 pm | Heritage New Zealand
The 190-year-old historic mission will be buzzing with creativity hosting three workshops to complement the weekend's vintage TinType portrait sessions. More >>
Small Objects Tell Big Stories At This Year’s Te Waimate Show
Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:18 am | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga will use a number of historic military buttons, found in the cellar of Te Waimate Mission close to the Waimate North showgrounds, to tell the story of war in the area. More >>
Savour Some Heritage Deliciousness – For A Limited Time
Monday, 21 October 2024, 9:46 am | Heritage New Zealand
The Honey House at Kerikeri Mission Station and the French Coffee House at Pompallier Mission in Russell – both historic places cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and also Tohu Whenua – are offering a range of heritage-inspired delectables ... More >>
Heritage Fruit Trees Take Root In Time For Edmonds Ruins Open Day
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 5:03 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Edmonds Ruins incorporates the remains of stonemason John Edmonds’ house, which he and his sons built between 1840 and 1858, and the surrounding landscape which made up the original Edmonds farm. The site is cared for today by Heritage New Zealand ... More >>
Edmonds Ruins Open Day For Labour Weekend Sunday
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 4:02 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Local people, including members of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, are invited to come along and enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of what is likely New Zealand’s oldest stone house – the perfect long-weekend activity. More >>
War Medals Returned To Clendon House
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:33 am | Heritage New Zealand
The two medals acknowledge Trevor Clendon Millar’s role as a medic with the New Zealand Medical Corp where he served in a Field Ambulance unit in France. More >>
Night At The Museum Tours At Te Waimate Mission
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:53 pm | Heritage New Zealand
This is the last opportunity to enjoy the special ambience of Te Waimate Mission at night before daylight saving kicks in and the days get longer with the return of summer. More >>
New Guidance For Planting In Archaeological Or Cultural Sites
Friday, 9 August 2024, 3:53 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Careful selection of appropriate species will not only safeguard archaeology, but can also reduce the loss of natural materials, which threatens traditional knowledge and practices, and the ability of Māori to conserve their taonga and built heritage. More >>
Heritage Listing For Maurice Shadbolt House And Studio
Friday, 2 August 2024, 10:03 am | Heritage New Zealand
The heritage values of a West Auckland house which was once home to one of New Zealand’s foremost literary figures have been formally recognised by Aotearoa New Zealand’s lead heritage agency. More >>
Makura Croquet Club’s Historic Significance Officially Recognised
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:35 pm | Heritage New Zealand
As part of her research for the listing, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Listing Advisor Robyn Burgess found that in addition to sporting matches, the Makura Croquet Club was an important space for local women to connect and fundraise. More >>
A Kid-friendly Archaeology Resource Kit Is Being Launched Today As Part Of New Zealand Archaeology Week (April 27-may 5)
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:33 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Collated by Dr Rosemary Baird, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Senior Outreach Advisor, based in Christchurch, the kit will be available on the Heritage New Zealand website for people to download and print free of charge. The kit includes posters, ... More >>
Futuro House Listed As A Historic Place
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:44 am | Heritage New Zealand
The heritage values of a near-perfect example of a 1970s architectural classic have been officially recognised. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/7ecbc5e8d97ea4e022d1.jpeg" width="720" height="333"> The Area 51 Futuro House (HNZPT) ... More >>
Historic Cemetery Listed As A Category 1 Historic Place
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:40 am | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has listed Addington Cemetery – Christchurch’s oldest public cemetery – as a Category 1 historic place identifying it as a place of outstanding heritage significance. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/63678cea80cfcffd5273.jpeg" ... More >>
Off The Wall Exhibition A Fusion Of History And Art
Monday, 26 February 2024, 12:20 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage lovers, art enthusiasts, interior design aficionados, and families are invited to immerse themselves in the enchanting experience of Off the Wall - a journey through the evolution of interior design in Aotearoa New Zealand told through the ... More >>
David Clendon The New Tohu Whenua Coordinator In Te Tai Tokerau
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 8:04 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Northland’s Tohu Whenua programme is about to enter an exciting new phase with the appointment of Kerikeri resident David Clendon as its new Regional Coordinator in Te Tai Tokerau. Launched in Northland in 2016, Tohu Whenua is a visitor programme ... More >>
Alberton Celebrates 50 Years Open To The Public
Monday, 18 December 2023, 3:31 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A stunning historic Mt Albert mansion, once the heart of colonial Auckland’s social elite, has celebrated its 50th anniversary of being open to the public. Alberton, cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, has racked up its first half century ... More >>
Kate Sheppard House Celebrates Third Anniversary
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 2:14 pm | Heritage New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most significant heritage places is celebrating its third anniversary of being open to the public. It was three years ago on December 15 that Prime Minister the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern formally opened Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate ... More >>
Submissions Sought On Heritage Listing For Area 51 Futuro House
Monday, 11 December 2023, 9:37 am | Heritage New Zealand
An immaculately renovated example of a rare futuristic tiny home is in the running to receive heritage recognition. The Area 51 Futuro House in Ōhoka. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is seeking submissions on a proposal to list the Area 51 Futuro ... More >>
