On Monday 13 February High Court judge Justice Whata released his decision on the appeals to zoning in the Unitary Plan. The Character Coalition’s appeal against the late upzoning og 29,000 residential properties was denied, along with most of the other zoning appeals. See here for the Coalition’s press release...
The new Unitary Plan, now partially operative, is already showing the potential loss of residential heritage in Onehunga. Recently sold, this villa at 184 Arthur St was owned for many years by former MP, and now Waitemata Local Board member Richard Northey. The property is zoned for Terrace and Apartment...
Ten years on, the demolition of Coolangatta, 464 Remuera Rd, is still remembered as a senseless act of destruction. The much admired Noel Bamford designed Arts and Crafts home in the Auckland suburb of Remuera was destroyed in just 18 minutes, complete with furniture and family effects. This video, which...
The historic Stoney Homestead, situated on the edge of the Orewa River is the now the only reminder that the new suburb of Millwater was once rolling farmland. An official opening was held on Sunday 11 December to celebrate the restoration of the interior, following on from the external restoration...
Local suburban newspapers are frequently featuring articles about our local heritage. It’s pleasing to see positive stories about restorations and celebrations of buildings and historic features around Auckland. Some recent articles include: Central Leader: Click here to read about the restoration of the modernist ex-Mt Roskill Borough Council building at...
A reminder that Civic Trust’s AGM will be held this Sunday 20 November, at 3.30pm, at the Old Folks’ Assn Hall in Newton. The guest lecturer is Ponsonby and K’Rd historian Edward Bennett. Refreshments will be provided. See further information on our home page.
As a result of the intense earthquake in Kaikoura on Sunday night 13 November, one of the owners of The Elms Homestead was killed when the historic concrete house collapsed. Two others were rescued from the devastated building. This is a sad loss for the owners and their families, and...
For the 2017 year, the Board would welcome the addition of several further members, which would enable us to more easily maintain a quorum and accommodate periodic absences. The workload is not onerous and what Board members do outside of Board meetings for the benefit of Auckland’s heritage is left...
For the second time in a week a house with heritage significance has been demolished. 18 Paget St Freemans Bay was demolished on Wednesday and is now a pile of wood. This 134 year old worker’s cottage was the subject of intense debate in 2012. A resource consent for demolition was granted...
This beautiful Art Deco house on the edge of the water in Takapuna has been demolished. The property was sold recently and was zoned Single House Zone under the new Unitary Plan and did not have a heritage overlay. The house had been with the family that built it until...