Heritage

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is seeking permanent, fixed term and casual staff at some of Northland’s premium heritage places over summer.

Heritage Hotel Management and BARNZ have recruited former Air New Zealand executives to help lead their organisations.

Construction has started on a new $290m archive repository in Wellington expected to attract educational visits from those seeking to connect with New Zealand stories and heritage.

Hamilton City Council has awarded $80,000 in grants from its Heritage Fund to provide financial assistance for the upkeep of sites recognised as representing Hamilton’s past.

The end of the Heritage Earthquake Upgrade Incentive Programme is a “major blow to heritage preservation,” says Historic Places Aotearoa president James Blackburne.

Historic West Coast goldtown Waiuta will join Tohu Whenua, recognising it as one of New Zealand’s most treasured heritage places.

Auckland Live has launched tours of the historic Auckland Town Hall.

Heritage buildings throughout New Zealand will benefit from $1.1m in Heritage EQUIP funding grants.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has declared a former Chinese market garden settlement established in 1921 an archaeological site. 

Wellington City Council has kicked-off a new heritage project to help promote the city to locals and visitors with the unveiling of plaques honouring local women.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa is enthusiastically supporting Waitaki District Council’s proposal to seek UNESCO recognition for its heritage buildings and unique geological treasures.