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Friday, May 30, 2003
Cultural Heritage Management
A page of the Guide to the RMA for Community Groups site - updated for the new Local Government Act and RMA 2003 amendments about heritage.
Upset at barracks damage
Damage to ancient treasures in Mt Albert Park earlier this month sent shudders through Auckland's historians. Annabel Scaife speaks with concerned archaeologists, who stumbled upon an unplanned excavation.
Thursday, May 29, 2003
New Zealand News - NZ - $1/2m for Maori views on roads
A Government agency has commissioned research costing $600,000 on "Maori knowledge and values in roading".
Peter Thorby, acting manager of Lower Hutt's Opus Central Laboratories which is co-ordinating the research, said the project was conceived before the taniwha incident.
Some roading developments run the risk of offending Maori in terms of having, say, tourism past sites of cultural significance.
Tuesday, May 27, 2003
THE END OF THE LINE FOR A FAR NORTH ICON
The Far North will lose one of its premier tourist attractions on Tuesday June 3, when the Wagener Museum at Houhora Heads is closed and the complex job of dismantling the collection begins.
Saturday, May 24, 2003
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Australian Natural Heritage Charter
- for the conservation of places of natural heritage significance - ICOMOS like paralel
Monday, May 19, 2003
Film Festival Entry
The Archaeology Channel
International Film and Video Festival
July 16-19, 2003, McDonald Theatre, Eugene, Oregon, USA
Saturday, May 17, 2003
Dig exposes `windows to the past'
An archaeological dig at Totara Estate this week has uncovered some interesting things.
The aim was to unearth features of the buildings which formed the original slaughterhouse and associated pigpen complex, New Zealand Historic Places Trust southern region heritage adviser Guy Williams said.
Higham given top fellowship
University of Otago archaeologist Prof Charles Higham has been awarded a prestigious James Cook Research Fellowship. He would work on a long-term project, a book on the origins of the Angkor civilisation
Thursday, May 15, 2003
New Zealand News - NZ - Community divided over bottleneck bridge
An historic site of national importance or a broken-down bridge that should have been demolished decades ago?
Thames Coromandel District Council is asking ratepayers through the annual plan process for their views on the notorious Kopu Bridge as arguments over its future come to a head.
The council, with neighbouring Hauraki District Council, has filed appeals against consents to build a new $28 million bridge across the Waihou River at Thames until the cost of maintaining the old one is sorted out.
Local National MP Sandra Goudie says plenty of ratepayers have made it clear the 75-year-old bridge should be torn down.
But the Historic Places Trust lists the bridge as a "category one" historic site of national significance.
The old bridge is the last of its kind on a state highway, a "swing" bridge that opens for water craft.
Thames Community Board spokesman Brian Sharpe said the council wasn't causing a hold-up on the new bridge by appealing the consents because a new one could be as long as seven years away.
"We already have strife over our limited resources ... . We're being a bit hard-nosed because we don't expect to put those resources into maintaining something of no use to us."
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Cornwall Park Trust
Wednesday June 4: Archaeological tour over One Tree Hill Pa site with Gary Law. Contact the Information Centre ph: 09 630 8485 or email: huialodge@xtra.co.nz for further information.
Monday, May 12, 2003
New Backdown over bill's 'spiritual' reference
The Resource Management Amendment Bill will be passed without reference to "cultural landscapes", "ancestral landscapes" or "spiritual" resources, which had all been listed under the definition of "historic heritage".
Sunday, May 11, 2003
Feedback sought on changes to the Historic Places Act
Why it is proposed to amend the Historic Places Act 1993
The Historic Places Act 1993 sets up the New Zealand Historic Places Trust in its current form and gives it a range of functions and powers, including:
· administering processes relating to the protection of archaeological sites;
· establishing and maintaining a Register of historic places, historic areas, wâhi tapu and wâhi tapu areas; and
· owning and managing selected heritage properties.
It is proposed to make some adjustments to the Historic Places Act 1993 to strengthen the Historic Places Trust and to enable it to undertake its work more effectively. The proposed amendments will complement amendments which are being made to the Resource Management Act 1991, which will elevate historic heritage protection to a matter of national importance in the administration of that Act. It is not intended to review the purpose or role of the Historic Places Trust, or its regulatory responsibilities.
Friday, May 09, 2003
Ruapekapeka Pa to Be Restored and Upgraded Ruapekapeka Pa in Northland is to be restored as part of a budget initiative to ensure the long-term survival of significant historic sites, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.
"Sites have been chosen for restoration because of their historic and cultural significance, their contribution to our national identity and their potential to provide a memorable experience for visitors. Ruapekapeka Pa in Northland is one of the sites that has been identified for immediate work," Mr Carter said.
"The pa is the site of the final battle in the Northern Land Wars in 1845, and is particularly important. So cleverly was it constructed that several authorities rank it internationally as a masterpiece of military engineering."
Mr Carter said about $200,000 was to be invested in the site to stabilise important earthworks that were crumbling, develop a high quality track and interpretation panels around the site for visitors, and install a fine carved entrance pou (archway).
"The upgraded site, close to Highway 1, will
North Head Fortifications To Be Restored
North Head fortifications in Auckland are to be restored as part of a budget initiative to ensure the long-term survival of significant historic sites, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.
The Government will set aside $15.2m in the Budget to protect New Zealand's heritage assets, of which $4m will be used to restore key historic sites throughout the country administered by the Department of Conservation.
Thursday, May 08, 2003
2003 Conference papers on line
(PowerPoint - large!)
Ian Lawlor: Wiri Mountain
Garry Law: Earth Ovens
Cultural tourism’s vital role recognised with new funding
Mark Burton has approved funding of $770,000 to develop cultural tourism—an area viewed as a strong driver of tourism, both domestic and international. Four regions that have already established positions as cultural tourism providers and that demonstrate robust plans for further development will be selected for funding.
Wednesday, May 07, 2003
Australian National Archaeology Week
National Archaeology Week is being held from 11 to 18 May 2003 and will involve a nationwide program of events and activities including public lectures, seminars, exhibits, demonstration excavations and displays. Working groups comprising enthusiastic consultant, public, academic, museum and government archaeologists in each state have developed an exciting program of events.
Increased Support for Heritage Meets Urgent Needs
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust has welcomed the Government's increased support for historic heritage as recognition of the urgent needs facing the country's heritage places.
Speaking after Prime Minister Helen Clark's announcement today of an extra $8 million funding for the Trust over the next four years, as part of a $15.2 million heritage package, Trust Chief Executive Dr Bill Tramposch said: "New Zealanders today are more aware and more interested in their historic heritage. As a country, we face the continuing challenge of preserving that heritage while allowing the nation to develop. As a result, the demand for our services has escalated to the point where extra funding was urgently needed to provide the level, range and quality of services our country's heritage places deserve."
More support for preservation of heritage sites
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Conservation Minister Chris Carter today announced increased government funding for the preservation of New Zealand’s heritage sites.
“The government will increase heritage funding by $15.2 million over the next four years so that our heritage assets can be better maintained for the enjoyment of many generations to come,” Helen Clark said.
Monday, May 05, 2003
Antiquities Act amendments due
Better protection for artefactsAntiquities Act amendments due Better protection for artefacts. Amendments to the Antiquities Act 1975 would provide better protection for heritage objects by regulating sales within New Zealand and restricting overseas sales, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard said in Alexandra yesterday.
A significant archeological discovery in American Samoa
An archaeology team has discovered evidence of what may be the first settlement by Samoans along the coast of American Samoa's main island, Tutuila.
Sunday, May 04, 2003
Conservation Week 2003
4—10 August 2003
During Conservation Week this year DOC, together with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT), will focus on New Zealand’s historic heritage. We’ll be celebrating places that teach us about the culture and lifestyles of the people who came before us and have shaped the country we live in today.
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