New heritage trust to be set up
A new heritage trust will be of "huge benefit" to the district, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden says.
Heritage
Need for 'heritage champion'
Need for 'heritage champion'
The lack of a "strong heritage champion" around the table of the Queenstown Lakes District Council is a concern to the Queenstown and District Historical Society and agencies in the heritage field, the society says.
Heritage panel with consent input idea
Heritage panel with consent input idea
A heritage panel which would have input into resource consent applications affecting historical buildings and properties is being considered by the Waitaki District Council, amidst concerns it could make the process lengthier and costlier for developers.
'Holes' spoil townscape - DCC
'Holes' spoil townscape - DCC
People complain if "holes" appear in the city centre, which is why the Dunedin City Council requires building owners to retain or replace building structures, city development manager Anna Johnson says.
New roof slates to follow original design
New roof slates to follow original design
Slate roofs will be brought back to the University of Otago's historic professorial houses, in keeping with the original design, as part of a maintenance and restoration project.
Crunch comes for sick heritage trees
Crunch comes for sick heritage trees
Diseased heritage trees are being cut limb by limb during a three-day project to fell seven ash specimens from Wanaka's historic "avenue of trees" under a Queenstown Lakes District Council district-wide policy.
Restoration bid gathers momentum
Restoration bid gathers momentum
The first step in the restoration of the historic Phoenix Mill water wheel in Oamaru began yesterday with an archaeologist and conservation surveyor visiting its Old Mill Rd site to gather information for conservation and engineering works plans.
Fords rally on anniversary
Fords rally on anniversary
A family with a link to the Otago goldfields celebrated 150 years in New Zealand at the weekend.
Gala day at historic home
Gala day at historic home
Owner of Karnford historic home Judy Black pours milk into a cup of tea for Jenny Kirk, of Dunedin, at the Gold Rush Gala held at Karnford, Milton.
Face of the future
Face of the future
Neva Bertram (5), of Dunedin, shows her vision for the future of her city, yesterday, as the Layers of Gold heritage celebrations concluded.
Twice the reason to celebrate
Twice the reason to celebrate
The Gabriel's Gully 150th anniversary gave the descendants of Thomas and Beatrice McMullan the chance to celebrate both the gold rush and their family's heritage.
Children's book launched
Children's book launched
The launch of a children's book on the history of the gold rush in Lawrence has been well received by the community.
Rare 1862 letter by Gabriel Read on display
Rare 1862 letter by Gabriel Read on display
The letter in which Gabriel Read shares the credit with Edward Peters for the discovery of gold in Otago 150 years ago has gone on show at Archives New Zealand, in Dunedin.
Heritage stalwart honoured
Heritage stalwart honoured
A heritage stalwart was honoured at last night's official launch of the city's 150th anniversary celebrations.
Heritage makeover for Thames St
Heritage makeover for Thames St
Part of Oamaru's main street is to get a half-million dollar make-over, including heritage-style kerbing and channelling on one side of lower Thames St.
Second building coming down
Second building coming down
A second Rattray St building appears to be facing demolition, after the Dunedin City Council late yesterday received an application to demolish the N. & E. S. Paterson Ltd building.
Tourism proposal for historic cottage
Tourism proposal for historic cottage
Arrowtown's historic Dudley's Cottage could be getting a makeover as a gold-mining and sightseeing base featuring guided mountain-bike and 4WD tours and interactive gold-panning.
Make-over for historic school
Make-over for historic school
The historic Skippers Point School, located in the Skippers Canyon, is being given a make-over this week, with Department of Conservation staff replacing weatherboards, painting and clearing vegetation from around the school house and associated buildings.
Archivist wants to see building saved
Archivist wants to see building saved
A Dunedin archivist is to present a petition to the Dunedin City Council to ask it to do all it can to ensure the retention and preservation of the partially collapsed Barron's Building in Rattray St.
Garvan hotel offered for sale internationally
Garvan hotel offered for sale internationally
A wealthy overseas buyer could hold the key to the future of the Garvan homestead, a Tudor-style historic building near Milton long used as a boutique hotel.