Heritage Art Exhibition 15 March – 3 April

Railway St Gallery at 8 Railway St Newmarket, has a new exhibition opening today 15 March. It features paintings by prominent artists with an interest in the protection and restoration of Auckland buildings. This art exhibition highlights our cherished icons such as Rangitoto baches, the Esplanade Hotel, St Mary’s Bay...

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Heritage buildings in need of a future

Christchurch City Council is now inviting applications from individuals, groups and organisations interested in using and/or helping to fund the restoration of 17 Council-owned heritage facilities across the city and Banks Peninsula. The list of buildings being considered (including the iconic Sign of the Tahake) can be seen here. Others...

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Melansian Mission at Mission Bay reopens

The 157 year old Melanesian Mission complex owned by Heritage New Zealand has been seismically upgraded, restored and reopened as a function and events centre.  A modern pavilion adjacent to the building is now a restaurant and cafe. Nicholas Chin, director of organisational development at Heritage New Zealand says “The...

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