Heritage facades helped set the scene for AmeriCARnival held in Ngāmotu New Plymouth’s central city on Saturday 28 February, highlighting the value of well-maintained heritage in our cityscape. Ngāmotu’s central city area contains an eclectic mix of heritage architectural styles, with 19th century Classically inspired timber, and Stripped Classical and Art Deco reinforced concrete designs,…
Heritage Taranaki’s Submission on the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
Below is the full submission of Heritage Taranaki on the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill submitted to Parliament’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee. This brief submission supports the intent of the Bill to establish a more proportionate and risk-based regulatory system for managing earthquake-prone buildings. This submission recognises the financial obligations placed on owners of earthquake-prone…
Planning Bill & Natural Environment Bill – Heritage Taranaki Full Submission
Below is the full submission of Heritage Taranaki on the Planning Bill & Natural Environment Bill submitted to Parliament’s Environment Select Committee. A summary of key submission points can be found here: Planning Bill & Natural Environment Bill – Heritage Taranaki Summary of Draft Submission Points
Planning Bill & Natural Environment Bill – Heritage Taranaki Summary of Draft Submission Points
Planning Bill & Natural Environment Bill – Heritage Taranaki Summary of Draft Submission Points The government is reforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s resource management legislation, including provisions relating to the management of heritage. It is proposed to replace the Resource Management Act 1991 with two separate Bills that separate land-use planning and natural resource management. The…
The Way of the Raukura – Film Screening Added to Taranaki Heritage Month 2025 Taranaki Heritage Month is proud to announce a special bonus event that deepens our collective remembrance and celebration of Parihaka’s legacy. On Tuesday, 5th November, following the midday Parihaka Day Commemorative Service at Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary, the community…
Taranaki Heritage Month Is Back For 2025!
Taranaki Heritage Month is back for 2025 and we had an awesome first weekend of events! We had a fantastic turnout for our Panel Discussion on Friday evening at the Plymouth International Hotel, with another 2000 or so joining us online! A huge thank you to chair Dr Ruakere Hond, and panellists Michael Belgrave, Alistair…
2024 Taranaki Heritage Month
Heritage Taranaki is proud to host this years Taranaki Heritage Month! More details are available at Taranaki Heritage Month 2024.
2024 AGM
We are excited to announce that our Annual General Meeting for 2024 is just around the corner! This year, we will be gathering at the Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre (TDIC) in New Plymouth. Date: Sunday, 17th November 2024Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMVenue: Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre (TDIC) 28 Young St, New Plymouth. Our AGM is a fantastic…
Taranaki Heritage Month 2023 Panel Discussion
The Taranaki Heritage Month 2023 panel discussion was enlightening and informative. Exploring the questions of Who owns heritage? and Who gets to tell the story? If you missed the in-person event or missed a detail on the night, you can watch the panel discussion in its entirety above. Skip forward to 9min for the start…
A Month of Celebrating Taranaki Heritage
Article by Matthew Rilkoff, published on stuff.co.nz, 29 Sep 2023 Heritage Month returns to Taranaki this weekend after a successful first run in 2022. Rob Green, co-ordinator of the event and secretary of Heritage Taranaki, said the inaugural event was a great success with about 30 events around the region. “The highlight for me was…
The American conservator called on to save some of New Zealand’s greatest treasures
Article by Helen Harvey, published on stuff.co.nz, 23 Sep 2023 One Kiwi family had an unusual dilemma. Their parrot had attacked great-grandma’s self-portrait and damaged the treasured heirloom. The picture was done in pokerwork – the art of decorating wood by burning a design with a heated metal point – and dated from the early…
Archaeology Week 2023
New Zealand Archaeology Week 2023 is almost here! This annual week dedicated to promoting Aotearoa’s unique archaeological heritage is co-ordinated by the New Zealand Archaeological Association, with events organised by groups and individuals across the country. Heritage Taranaki are organising events in Taranaki with assistance from local archaeologists including Heritage Taranaki chairperson Ivan Bruce who…
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