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Listening Sessions At Old St Paul’s Set To Shake Up Lunchtime
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 4:14 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Throughout May, Old St Paul’s will celebrate NZ Music Month with a series of lunchtime listening sessions featuring selected 2026 Aotearoa Music Award-nominated albums played in full. More >>
Something For Everyone This NZ Archaeology Week
Friday, 24 April 2026, 1:50 pm | Heritage New Zealand
2026 is the 10th annual celebration of New Zealand archaeology, which is organised by the New Zealand Archaeological Association to increase public awareness and to highlight the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage. More >>
Coming Soon To Wikipedia – Archaeology In Aotearoa
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 2:22 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A quick glance at the numbers behind the world’s leading free online encyclpaedia makes the reason behind the upgrade very clear according to project leader Katharine Watson of the Christchurch Archaeology Project. More >>
WWII Relic Reminiscent Of Coates Family War Service
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:55 pm | Heritage New Zealand
“Both the Coates brothers served with distinction during World War I – as did hundreds of other men and women from the Kaipara,” says Ruatuna Visitor Services Coordinator Mary Stevens. More >>
Temporary Closure For Ewelme Cottage For Some TLC
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 4:45 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Roofing and gutters from the dining room bay window, around to the study bay window, will be replaced, along with lead aprons and flashings. More >>
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Appoints New Chief Executive
Friday, 6 March 2026, 4:52 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Board Chair Dame Jo Brosnahan says the organisation is well-positioned for the future with Mr Whiting at the helm. More >>
History Mystery At Te Waimate – Throughout January
Monday, 12 January 2026, 1:56 pm | Heritage New Zealand
It’s ideal for adult groups, couples and singles looking for a bit of fun; and of course children with help from their parents or other adults who might be game to take on the challenge. More >>
Documenting Our Heritage: Mid And South Canterbury Photo Competition
Saturday, 20 December 2025, 6:11 pm | Heritage New Zealand
The judges will be looking for photographs of listed heritage places that reveal a new angle of a familiar place. More >>
Victorian Christmas Special At Totara Estate
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 3:38 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A Victorian Christmas Special – Totara Estate’s annual community Christmas event – will take place on Sunday December 14 starting at 1pm with the festive trimmings people have come to know and love over the years. More >>
Have Your Say: Could These Be New Zealand’s Next National Historic Landmarks?
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 9:22 am | Heritage New Zealand
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch and the Ōamaru Historic Town Centre and Port have been nominated for National Historic Landmark status - and as part of the nomination process, the public are invited to have their say. More >>
'Person Includes Woman' Exhibition To Open At Kate Sheppard House
Monday, 8 September 2025, 2:42 pm | Heritage New Zealand
According to Helen Osborne, Property Lead for Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, the exhbition title is a direct reference to groundbreaking women’s suffrage legislation that was passed in 1893. More >>
Nights Come Alive Again At Te Waimate
Monday, 18 August 2025, 10:59 am | Heritage New Zealand
Following the success of last year’s Night at the Museum tours, plans are afoot to repeat the series again this year – but with some surprises. More >>
Ophir’s Postmistress Retires After 26 Years
Monday, 4 August 2025, 10:06 am | Heritage New Zealand
With its distinctive schist finish, the Ophir Post Office is one of the most photographed buildings in the South Island, drawing visitors from around the country and the world. Built in 1886, it also happens to be Aotearoa New Zealand’s longest running post ... More >>
Central Wellington’s Kumutoto Recognised As Wāhi Tūpuna
Monday, 4 August 2025, 9:13 am | Heritage New Zealand
Kumutoto Pā was established at the mouth of the Kumutoto Awa (stream) when Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, and Te Atiawa settled in the central Te Whanganui-a-Tara harbour in the early 1800s. More >>
Exhibition With A Difference At Alberton
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 1:29 pm | Heritage New Zealand
The historic property - which earlier hosted the group of artists - is the focal point of the group’s creative expression, with interior and exterior scenes of the landmark heritage building serving as subject for the artists. More >>
Altared States Concert Series Coming Up At Old St Paul’s
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 12:04 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Inspired by Brian Sweeney’s New York-founded Ambient Church, Altared States promises an immersive sonic experience that invites audiences to explore sound in a deeply personal and transformative way. More >>
Kakanui Church Listed As Category 1 Historic Place
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 1:28 pm | Heritage New Zealand
The Presbyterian church at Kakanui was designed by Robert Arthur Lawson, an important Scottish Dunedin-based architect, who designed many ecclesiastical buildings over his career. More >>
Heritage And LEGO A Perfect Fit For Competition Winner
Monday, 7 July 2025, 2:46 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Adam Richards of Christchurch has won first prize in the first-ever CBS Heritage Competition in this year’s Christchurch Brick Show with his model of the Church of the Good Shepherd. More >>
New Education Resource On Ōtūmoetai Pā Released
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 1:40 pm | Heritage New Zealand
The series of videos include interviews with kaumatua Koro Des Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho), kaitiaki Barry Ngatoko (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) and Dean Flavell, the Pouarahi for the Tauranga Heritage Collection. More >>
Welcome To The First Ōtautahi Festival Of Archaeology
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 9:53 am | Heritage New Zealand
Try your hand at excavation, take part in archaeology themed activities and talk to archaeologists about their artefacts and work. Discover what it takes to be an archaeologist in this hands-on free family event. More >>
