Bill McKay from the Architecture faculty at the University of Auckland had a very thoughtful discussion on Radio NZ today, about the risk to heritage in the regions, following the legislation enacted after the Christchurch earthquakes. He points out that many heritage buildings in the regions are either empty or...
In recent days Auckland Council has had two planning decisions go against it. Yesterday there was extensive media coverage on the decision by the Environment Court to make over 400 building consents no longer current. Following on from the new rules in the Unitary Plan, council had issued consents under...
Last Saturday saw a happy band of Civic Trust volunteers planting 50 native trees in the Harbutt Reserve, bordering Oakley Creek in Mt Albert, to celebrate our 50 year anniversary. It’s part of the new cycle/walkway that starts from the edge of the Waterview Tunnel at Waterview, crosses Oakley Creek...
Last Saturday saw a happy band of Civic Trust volunteers planting 50 native trees in the Harbutt Reserve, bordering Oakley Creek in Mt Albert, to celebrate our 50 year anniversary. It’s part of the new cycle/walkway that starts from the edge of the Waterview Tunnel at Waterview, crosses Oakley Creek...
In this month’s Heritage newsletter published by Auckland Council, research on the values of houses in heritage areas shows houses have higher values. See here for more details on the research:
Heritage New Zealand’s recent listing of this Devonport cottage is showcased on their Facebook page: Over 140 years old, this worker’s cottage is a Devonport heritage classic. Built by master builder Arthur Mofflin – who worked at the nearby Niccol’s boatyard – the newly Category 2-listed house reflects the skills...
Civic Trust’s President Allan Matson was interviewed for the Herald Business Focus site on Monday 23 July. See the audio interview here:
Today, Heritage NZ is in the Environment Court defending its decision to grant Fletcher Living archaeological sign-off for its Special Housing Area residential housing development. See today’s Newroom article here, explaining the background to this court action.
The following post is from the Waitemata Local Board regarding its heritage buildings that will need earthquake strengthening: “Don’t panic! The Grey Lynn Library and Community Hall, the Leys Institute Gymnasium, the Leys Institute Library and Community Hall, Studio One Toi Tu, toilets in Gt North Road, and the Freeman’s...
