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Historic Timeball Station all mapped out
Monday, 21 March 2011, 3:47 pm | Historic Places Trust
A team of specialists have been at the Timeball Station in Lyttelton over the weekend to digitally map the historic site ahead of its dismantling. More >>
Historic Timeball Station to be dismantled
Friday, 4 March 2011, 2:12 pm | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) confirmed today that the Timeball Station in Lyttelton is to be dismantled. More >>
Full heritage assessment some time off
Friday, 25 February 2011, 10:32 am | Historic Places Trust
Discussions on what steps need to be taken to retain heritage landmarks will become clearer once public safety is assured and emergency services have declared the sites safe, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). NZHPT Chief Executive Bruce ... More >>
NZHPT offers earthquake support in any capacity
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 10:17 am | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) will work with Civil Defence, emergency services, the Christchurch City Council and government agencies in any capacity required following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on Tuesday. More >>
Tinui Cross proposed for heritage recognition
Monday, 17 January 2011, 10:54 am | Historic Places Trust
One of the country’s earliest memorials to Anzac Day is being proposed for heritage recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). The Tinui Memorial Cross in the Wairarapa has gained national and international recognition as the site ... More >>
Historic artefacts best left where they lie
Wednesday, 12 January 2011, 4:13 pm | Historic Places Trust
Leave it and call us. That’s the simple new year’s message from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) to the public should they discover archaeological material - including koiwi tangata (human remains). NZHPT Senior Archaeologist, Dr Rick McGovern-Wilson ... More >>
NZHPT extends earthquake donation campaign
Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 11:09 am | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has extended its donations appeal to assist Cantabrians affected by last September’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks. More >>
Clifden Bridge protective barriers vandalised
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 11:16 am | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) has laid a complaint with Invercargill police following the destruction of protective barriers and signage at the Clifden Bridge. More >>
World leading heritage advocate visiting NZ
Monday, 8 November 2010, 1:48 pm | Historic Places Trust
Internationally acclaimed and respected heritage consultant Donovan Rypkema will be visiting New Zealand from 11-20 November to discuss the revitalisation and reuse of heritage buildings. More >>
Old Dunstan Road gets Trust recognition
Thursday, 21 October 2010, 11:37 am | Historic Places Trust
One of Otago, and the country’s, most historic roads has been given national recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). More >>
Government funding for heritage welcomed
Friday, 17 September 2010, 4:55 pm | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) is delighted at today’s announcement that the Government will contribute up to $10 million to assist in the repair of Canterbury’s heritage and character buildings, says its Chief Executive Bruce Chapman. More >>
NZHPT endorses Mayor Parker’s heritage call
Monday, 13 September 2010, 4:12 pm | Historic Places Trust
The demolition of Canterbury’s heritage buildings should be a last option for owners, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). More >>
NZHPT welcomes increase in building standards
Friday, 10 September 2010, 4:52 pm | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) welcomes an increase in standards for earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch that have been damaged as a result of the recent seismic activity, the Chief Executive Bruce Chapman said today. More >>
Quake damage forces heritage property closures
Monday, 6 September 2010, 3:15 pm | Historic Places Trust
New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) properties the Timeball Station in Lyttelton and Coton’s Cottage in Hororata have been closed for visiting and viewing until further notice due to damage sustained in Saturday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake in ... More >>
Improved archaeology provisions reinforced
Monday, 19 July 2010, 11:56 am | Historic Places Trust
An improved archaeological consents process will strengthen the identification and protection of archaeological sites and ensure Maori concerns are appropriately addressed, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT). More >>
ARC decision on Queen’s Wharf shed welcomed
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 1:46 pm | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust has welcomed the Auckland Regional Council’s decision to retain one of Auckland’s historic Queen’s Wharf cargo sheds, said NZHPT Chief Executive, Bruce Chapman. More >>
Care needed at archaeological sites
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 4:09 pm | Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) says the recent damage to a Taranaki pa site should “serve as a cautionary tale” for landowners and councils in protecting archaeological sites. More >>
Board Endorses NZHPT’s Approach To Queens Wharf
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 12:01 am | Historic Places Trust
The Chair of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Board, John Acland, affirmed today the NZHPT’s position that the Queens Wharf and its associated structures are significant and their future needs to be considered carefully. More >>
Archaeological discovery exciting and unique
Thursday, 8 April 2010, 1:07 pm | Historic Places Trust
April 8, 2010 Archaeological discovery exciting and unique The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is hailing an archaeological discovery on Auckland’s North Shore as exciting and unique. Moa bone and other artefacts found on a site currently being ... More >>
Pompallier Mission manager receives French honour
Thursday, 8 April 2010, 10:14 am | Historic Places Trust
High honour: French Ambassador Michel Legras, Pompallier Mission Property Manager Kate Martin and Tai Tokerau Kaumatua Raumoa Kawiti. Photographer: Max Pinkham More >>
