Heritage Buildings
Getting to know Christchurch through its architecture
A tour of Christchurch's most interesting architecture is set to take place next weekend with over 40 buildings open to the public for free. Jessica Halliday, Architectural Historian & Director of Te… Audio
1930s Refectory restored and reopened to the public
An historic building on Massey University's Manawatū campus has been restored to it's former 1930s glory and is now open to the public. Massey University Foundation director Mitch Murdoch talks to… Audio, Gallery
Is Wellington's love of heritage demolishing plans for more housing?
Wellington is trying to prepare for its projected population growth, but potential housing developments are being held up by debate over how to honour its heritage buildings. Audio
Debate grows over Wellington's heritage buildings
Wellington's proposed building regulation changes have sparked debate on the worth of some heritage buildings. Audio
Behind the hoardings - a heritage treasure sinking into ruin
There's a piece of New Zealand's most important heritage locked behind hoardings on Auckland's Queen St. The St James Theatre is dying a death of neglect - but those who love the old lady haven't… Audio
Allan Matson: fighting facadism
Facadism in Auckland is getting under the collar of heritage expert Allan Matson. It's an architectural practice that took off in the 1980s - gutting old buildings and retaining their facade. The art… Audio
Jeremy Salmond - Another honour for top heritage architect
Jeremy Salmond has just received the 2018 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Gold Medal in recognition of an outstanding career in heritage and conservation architecture. He was the founding… Audio, Gallery
Heritage buildings to share $850k quake-strengthening funds
Heritage buildings in Wellington, Nelson and Auckland will get government funding to help with earthquake strengthening.
Heritage Buildings Expert
Dr Ann McEwan says the real test for a heritage building is if people are prepared to lie down in front of a bull dozer to save it. Audio, Gallery
Christ Church Cathedral to be restored
The governing body for Canterbury Anglicans has voted to restore the Christ Church cathedral after around six years of debate. Former Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore has been a long-time advocate for… Audio
Maurice Clark: preserving Wellington's historical buildings
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Since the November earthquake, most of the news about Wellington buildings has been about damaged ones coming down. But developer and engineer Maurice Clark is determined to save… Audio, Gallery
Glass deck for Dunedin's historic railway station
An independent commissioner has given the go-ahead for a restaurant deck to be attached to Dunedin's railway station.
Stoush brewing over reroof of historic Gables building
A proposal has been submitted to roof the New Plymouth Gables building with corrugated iron, despite the category one Historic Place having traditional wooden shingles. Video, Audio
Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
Built in June 1917, the popular 'Sign of the Kiwi' heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today after being closed for six years due to earthquake damage. Audio
Diggers threaten home from Australian film The Castle
The owner of the house featured in the cult comedy wants it demolished to make way for a new development.
Don't call all old buildings 'heritage' - Property Council
Costly repairs in Dunedin have led to a call for city planners to be more cautious with heritage listings. Video
Earthquake strengthening fund established
A new fund has been set up to help subsidise earthquake strengthening of privately-owned heritage buildings.
Quake-damaged mansion for sale
An historic Christchurch mansion which was devastated in the 2011 earthquakes is being sold as is where is by its owners.
Heritage church blessed with earthquake funding
A historic Wellington church has received the lion's share of council funding for earthquake strengthening.
Fears Auckland's old houses will be lost
Heritage groups across Auckland are worried the city's history will be lost if certain suburbs are cut out of proposed protection areas.