Heritage New Zealand - Latest News [Page 4]
Drama in the attic at Pompallier Mission
Friday, 20 March 2015, 2:33 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Pompallier Mission in Russell will be transformed into a performance venue for two days during the Bay of Islands Arts Festival in late April. More >>
Make your own cheese at Alberton
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 2:21 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Make your own cheese at Alberton Aucklanders will soon have the chance to experience ‘cheese culture’ in an exciting new way. Katherine Mowbray of Thames will hold two sessions entitled Learning How to Make Cheese at Alberton, the Heritage New Zealand ... More >>
Echoes of World War I resonate at Ewelme
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 9:12 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A century down the track, the First World War still casts a long shadow over many New Zealand families – including the family associated with Ewelme Cottage in Parnell. More >>
Art Deco Day steps out again at Highwic
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 11:02 am | Heritage New Zealand
People will have an opportunity to get their groove on 1920s-style at Auckland’s Own Art Deco Day Out on April 19. Live jazz, along with a sparkling array of classic cars from the days of flappers and swingers, will make Highwic – the Heritage New ... More >>
School holiday fun at Highwic
Monday, 16 March 2015, 5:00 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Highwic, the Heritage New Zealand property in Newmarket, is the place to be these school holidays. More >>
Heritage recognition for Wairarapa military site
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 2:11 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A Wairarapa farm site with a strong military connection to two world wars has been recognised as a Category 1 historic place by Heritage New Zealand. More >>
Highwic Plant Fair on again
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 12:26 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Keen gardeners should circle March 15 on their calendars. That’s the day of the Highwic Plant Fair – the annual gardening event, organised by gardener and plantsman Martin Keay – which brings together a selected group of specialty growers and horticultural ... More >>
Classic luncheons and teas at Alberton
Friday, 13 February 2015, 5:29 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A series of special dine-in experiences at one of Auckland’s favourite Heritage New Zealand destinations will take place again this year. More >>
Heritage New Zealand seeks public input
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 11:32 am | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand is seeking the public’s views on how best the organisation can continue to promote, protect and identify heritage. More >>
History in the making at Mangungu Mission
Thursday, 29 January 2015, 3:05 pm | Heritage New Zealand
History will be made on February 4, 2015 when New Zealand’s Governor-General – Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae – visits Mangungu Mission, the historic Wesleyan mission house today cared for by Heritage New Zealand. More >>
Heritage New Zealand saddened by Sir Ian’s passing
Friday, 16 January 2015, 4:43 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand notes with sadness the passing of Sir Ian Athfield in Wellington. Sir Ian had been an invaluable member of Heritage New Zealand’s Board and Maori Heritage Council since September 2009. More >>
Timely reminder on finding archaeological artefacts
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 3:03 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Recent heightened interest in fossicking using metal detectors and the online sale of moa bones and other artefacts has come with a reminder from Heritage New Zealand about the process that should be followed if potential archaeological artefacts are ... More >>
Cath sends her visitors packing – in the best possible way
Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 8:46 am | Heritage New Zealand
Cath Ferguson of Kerikeri will be sending her visitors packing this summer – though in the nicest possible way. More >>
Explore Kemp House garden at your own pace
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 12:19 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Visitors to Kerikeri’s Kemp House and Stone Store can now explore its Garden of National Significance at their own pace. A new self-guided garden tour of the Kerikeri Mission Station has been launched in anticipation of the upcoming summer tourist ... More >>
Honey House Café a hive of activity again
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:43 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Kerikeri people are able to enjoy their favourite riverside café experience again this summer. The Honey House Café – located immediately behind Kemp House in the Kerikeri Basin – is now up and running, and serving up the best of Kiwiana cuisine ... More >>
Settlement reached after lime kilns damaged
Monday, 1 December 2014, 11:36 am | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand has settled with Oamaru company Mitchell & Webster Limited following damage to two of North Otago’s most iconic stone structures at a dairy conversion site earlier this year. More >>
Christmas cheer comes to Pompallier Mission
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 5:05 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Christmas cheer will be coming to Russell once again this year at the annual Carols @ Pompallier concert at Pompallier Mission, the Heritage New Zealand property in Russell, Bay of Islands. More >>
New app tells stories behind our Path to Nationhood
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 5:43 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A new free app for smartphones and tablets telling stories about one of the most dynamic and colourful periods of New Zealand’s history is being launched today. More >>
Christmas shopping with a conscience means help for heritage
Monday, 10 November 2014, 12:01 pm | Heritage New Zealand
A range of retro toys and games will be on sale for a very limited time at the 277 Newmarket shopping centre in mid-November – and money raised will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of Highwic, cared for by Heritage New Zealand. More >>
Harcourts decision delights Heritage New Zealand
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 9:50 am | Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand is delighted with the Environment Court’s decision that reaffirms the retention of the Harcourts Building in central Wellington. Environment Judge Jeff Smith dismissed the appeal by Lambton Quay Properties Nominee Limited under ... More >>