Turning Over a New Leaf Conservation Work Has Started on Some of the Earliest Known Books to Have Been Used and Read in New Zealand

Spring 2014

HERITAGE SUCCESS

Turning over a new leaf Conservation work has started on some of the earliest known books to have been used and read in New Zealand. Work on the first 13 volumes has been completed, and these restored books are back in their home at Te Waimate Mission in the Bay of Islands.

AN EXHIBITION of the conservation work carried out by Auckland-based company Te Waimate Mission Visitor Host Ianthe Garrett with one of the recently restored books. Spiral Path Book Studio Ltd (comprised of Paul (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Taylor and Terry Bowden) is due to open at Te Waimate Mission in December.

According to book and paper conservator “Damaged or missing leather spines have been In New Zealand Paul has worked on historic Paul Taylor, restoration work has included repaired or replaced using new calf leather. volumes such as a 13th Century breviary that surface cleaning to remove loose particles, cv We’ve also used high-quality Japanese paper had been cut down into single pages by an mould spores, dust and dirt. Damaged areas and starch paste to repair and consolidate antique dealer, and a mid-15th Century Bible of the pages – predominantly the edges and damaged board edges and corners.” from the Sir George Grey collection at the spine folds – have also been strengthened and Auckland City Libraries. In the UK, Paul has Book and paper conservation is a time- repaired using archival tissue and starch paste. worked on the preservation of items such as consuming craft involving a rare set of skills, Sumerian clay tablets and silk seal bags that “Other conservation work has included with each volume presenting different are over 2000 years old. re-sewing damaged or deteriorated sewing challenges to the conservator. Each book structures, using new linen threads as well as requires an individual treatment plan, and regluing some of the textblock spines with may take anything from several hours to many authentic animal-based glue,” says Paul. days to complete. CONTINUED OVER >

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Contents “The first 13 volumes that we have worked on from the Te Waimate collection are considered to be the most important items from an historical viewpoint and because of their connection with the work of the Mission House,” Paul says.

1 HERITAGE SUCCESS 13 SOUTHERN REGION The collection is an exceptionally significant library of books owned by Turning over a new leaf Earthquake Strengthening Roadshow early New Zealand missionaries and their ready to tour South Canterbury 2 CONTENTS families, and represents the largest- NORTHERN REGION known single collection of Church 3 EDITORIAL Sweet Pea Festival coming up Missionary Society and missionary- owned books in New Zealand. Heritage New Zealand Board Chair Wyatt Creech 14 CENTRAL REGION Many were donated by missionary University and Council partnership descendants when Te Waimate Mission 4 NATIONAL FOCUS extended in heritage study was acquired by Heritage New Zealand Identifying and protecting maritime (then the New Zealand Historic Places heritage 15 NORTHERN REGION Trust) in 1959. Taonga unveiled at Kemp House “The damaged volumes in the collection 5 CENTRAL REGION SOUTHERN REGION have suffered typically from a combination Restored gravesite befitting a Princess of insect, water and mould damage over Timeball’s return a step closer the years. Some volumes have had further 6 NATIONAL FOCUS 16 NORTHERN REGION damage caused by inappropriate repairs – Heritage New Zealand appointed particularly to the joint areas of the boards A ton of reasons to celebrate fund trustees and textblocks,” he says. SOUTHERN REGION 17 NORTHERN REGION “Of the books we have worked on, the Junction Hotel façade to be saved Top honour for munitions factory Geneva Bible is probably the rarest item that I encountered in terms of its origins 7 CENTRAL REGION NORTHERN REGION and the date of its printing – which Hutt Town Hall continues to serve Bakery remnants an archaeological would have been early 17th Century.” delight A chance encounter with an old school 8 CENTRAL REGION friend on a train in the UK about 30 years Antrim House to feature during 18 SOUTHERN REGION ago set Paul on the path of specialised heritage showcase New life planned for religious building book conservation.

9 SOUTHERN REGION 19 HERITAGE HAPPENINGS “He talked about the skills required for a book and paper conservator, and Mawheraiti Railway House a real Events and updates they seemed to be a good match for standout 20 SOUTHERN REGION my existing experiences and interests 10 NORTHERN REGION Hole in one for Heritage New Zealand Mair’s gift a window to the past

12 SOUTHERN REGION Members of Heritage Te Wai Pounamu Ngāi Tahu Marae New Zealand can visit its Film Tour properties for free, visit www.heritage.org.nz.

2 heritage.org.nz EDITORIAL

“I FEEL FORTUNATE AND PRIVILEGED TO HAVE BEEN OFFERED A Heritage importance recognised PART IN THE PROCESS By Wyatt Creech, who was appointed Chair of the OF ENSURING THAT Board of Heritage New Zealand in May. WYATT CREECH THESE VOLUMES WILL BE PRESERVED FOR IN MAY of this year Parliament passed the Built heritage is an important historical, social FUTURE GENERATIONS new Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act and cultural marker, valued by communities TO ENJOY.” 2014 without a single dissenting vote. That as we know, but it is the owners who manage, – PAUL TAYLOR not only shows very wide cross-party support care for and make most decisions about the in the House, it gives us a very up-to-date future of these places. Our organisation’s role is expression of what Parliament and the public to work constructively to inform and support expect of our new organisation. The clearly those who make decisions about significant and simply stated purpose is to promote the heritage, offering advice and information and, in chemistry and three-dimensional identification, protection, preservation, and where possible, financial support. conservation of the historical and cultural construction – as well as my general Financial support is always a challenge. I have heritage of New Zealand. inquisitiveness for taking things apart and been involved in government activities across putting them back together again.” Our cultural and built heritage – both historic the board for many years and whether it is Paul is very aware of the heritage significance and more recent – not only informs and health, education or any activity really there of Te Waimate’s book collection – and the reminds our population today of where is never enough to do everything one wants. importance of the books as being among the we came from and what our predecessors The key is to get the priorities right and to first collections of printed volumes to arrive in achieved; its identification, protection, find win-win solutions that give the optimum New Zealand. preservation and conservation is vital to inform outcome for every dollar we have available. and enlighten future generations of New I’m particularly pleased to be part of “As such they deserve to be preserved and Zealanders to our past. There is an old saying: this organisation as it works to develop protected,” he says. “if you don’t know where you have come the National Historic Landmarks policy. from you won’t know where you are going.” “I feel fortunate and privileged to have been Throughout human history, landmarks have Recent surveys show 57% of New Zealanders offered a part in the process of ensuring that done what the name suggests – providing say they are very interested in protection of these volumes will be preserved for future certainty about both where and who we our built heritage, up from 49% in 2012. So it generations to enjoy.” are. I have travelled widely and experienced is not surprising that both central and local Conservation of the books at Te Waimate different cultures, all of which has reinforced government fund activities which serve to Mission has been funded by the Stout Trust that our significant heritage – our landmarks protect and promote our identity. – together with a fascinating short video – help to define what it means to be New showing Paul Taylor at work on some of the During the legislation’s final reading, Minister Zealanders. for Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Hon. collection. Follow the link at www.spiralpath. I appreciated and was pleased to accept Christopher Finlayson said the Act balances co.nz/heritage-books-video/ n the role of Chair as it reflects my long- the considerations of heritage protection, held personal interest in our heritage. My public safety and landowners’ rights. While commitment to heritage is fuelled by the the new Act builds on the framework of the thousands of like-minded supporters of 60 years of Historic Places Trust experience, Heritage New Zealand including the many NEWSFLASH: one new general direction in the legislation is volunteers who give their time, generous the stress placed on collaboration. The third donations and bequests to help make a Heritage New Zealand has been principle of the principles section notes that difference. I look forward to the future; granted $20,000 from the ASB there is value in central government agencies, working collaboratively as the new Act Community Trust to carry out local authorities, corporations, societies, requires to enable us all to make a difference conservation work on another tangata whenua and individuals working in this important activity. large group of books. collaboratively in respect of New Zealand’s historical and cultural heritage. Thank you for your ongoing support. n

heritage.org.nz 3 NATIONAL FOCUS says. It also shows that significant heritage “The site contains three rare maritime sites are not just found on land – they also artefacts, a possible 1873 diver’s pump, the include sites underground or at sea. hulk of the 1853 whaler the Othello and a collection of early 20th Century whale catcher “The wreck of the SS Ventnor and the area Identifying propellers. The diver’s pump and the Othello surrounding it is a cultural heritage site of may be of international importance.” and national and international importance. It contains the remains of many Chinese who Heritage New Zealand has also been working protecting never made it back to their homeland and is with the Australian Government to allow access sacred to the New Zealand Chinese community. to the Australian National Shipwreck Database. This database includes all known shipwrecks maritime “From an archaeological perspective the in Australian waters and has the capacity to shipwreck has potential to reveal significant attach images to shipwrecks, the ability to link heritage information through archaeological techniques shipwrecks to relics recovered from shipwreck about this interesting period of our history.” sites, site environment information for divers The recent gazettal of the As featured in the Winter issue of Heritage and site managers, and a history field with the SS Ventnor, which sank in 1902 off Quarterly, Heritage New Zealand’s Board also ability to attach documents that include names Hokianga, as an archaeological site recently gazetted the 1926-1932 Norwegian of passengers and crew. Whalers’ Base on Stewart Island. In April a is one of three significant projects It is now being filled with information about celebration was held at the site, attended New Zealand shipwrecks and is available to Heritage New Zealand has been by approximately 200 people including the the public. involved in to support and protect Norwegian Consul General. “Many shipwrecks in Australia and New maritime heritage in the past year. “The site is unique in New Zealand in terms Zealand have links and the agreement of the history of Norwegian whaling in the between the countries means that New early 20th century,” says Heritage New Zealand THE SHIP sank with 13 people on board Zealand shipwrecks can all be added to the archaeologist Matt Schmidt. losing their lives along with the remains of database,” says Heritage New Zealand senior 499 Chinese gold miners being repatriated “It really is part of the story of the island, archaeologist Pam Bain. following their deaths in New Zealand. Some with people in Oban still living in two of the “This is an important move towards the of the coffins and remains washed ashore buildings – the manager’s house and the protection and management of this aspect of where they were buried by local iwi, forging bunkhouse – from The Base. New Zealand’s history.” n an ongoing strong bond with Chinese descendants. Gazettal gives a post-1900 archaeological site of national and international significance protection under the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act. Heritage New Zealand Manager Bill Edwards says the wreck of the SS Ventnor is a tangible reminder of the important role the Chinese community played in the economic and social development of New Zealand. The gazettal reinforces the importance of the site on social, cultural, historical, heritage and archaeological levels and highlights the organisation’s commitment to protecting land and maritime heritage. Working in partnership with the Chinese

community, local iwi and authorities has Descendants of people whose remains were lost with the SS Ventnor at a ceremony last year resulted in this positive result for recognising, where along with iwi they commemorated their ancestors. (CREDIT: MANOS NATHAN) acknowledging and protecting the site, Bill

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Heritage New Zealand Pouarahi Anthony Tipene and Central Region General Manager Ann Neill with the Gottfried Lindauer portrait of Hera Te Upokoiri. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

restoration of her headstone in the picturesque beauty of the Ngatarawa block at Te Tua Station Vineyard on State Highway 50, Maraekakaho, in Hawke’s Bay. “Hera Te Upokoiri was a product of tatau pounamu, or a political marriage, between feuding groups as part of a peace agreement,” Chris Shenton (Ngati Apa) and Adrian Wagner (Ngati Upokoiri) listen as property owner John Glazebrook comments on the great day. In says Heritage New Zealand’s Central Region front of Hera Te Upokoiri’s headstone is Hunia Kawana’s taiaha, with Pouarahi Anthony Tipene. Hera’s portrait in the foreground. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) “In this case it involved Ngati Upokoiri, Ngati Hinemanu and Ngati Apa. “Over the years Hera’s gravesite at Ngatarawa had fallen into disrepair and had suffered some Restored gravesite damage. Ngati Apa and descendants of Hunia Kawana te Hakeke were very keen to see the befitting a Princess gravesite repaired, and we were delighted to be part of ensuring that was carried out.” Heritage New Zealand staff were part of an amazing journey that recently In late May representatives from Hunia Kawana resulted in the rededication and unveiling in Hawke’s Bay of the restored te Hakeke, Ngati Upokoiri, Ngati Hinemanu, Te gravesite of Hera Te Upokoiri – known as Princess Sarah by local Pākehā. Taiwhenua o Heretaunga and Heritage New Zealand met at Te Aranga Marae.

HERA WAS considered an ariki tapairu (a including Hera Te Upokoiri. After Renata’s The rededication and unveiling of the restored daughter born of high chiefs) and lived death in 1888 the portrait went with Hera to gravesite took place the following day. Rather from 1840 to 1913. She had a moko kauwae her Ngatarawa estate. The portrait was later than the conventional black granite stone a (tattooed chin) which was a signature of her presented to Donald McLean, cousin of Sir more classical white marble stone was chosen high rank. Hera was a tribal historian and Donald McLean of Maraekakaho, and was to reflect the esteem in which Hera is held and genealogist who rose to prominence while passed down to McLean descendants. her illustrious lineage. The stone was wrapped in seeking redress through the court for dubious Hera’s kiwi cloak with other taonga including her In 2009 the painting was put up for auction, at land acquisitions during the 1800s. portrait and Hunia Kawana’s taiaha. which time members of the Metekingi whanau The background to Hera’s gravesite being were approached by Webb’s Premier Auction “After the unveiling and celebration we of the restored dates back to 1884 when Ngati Te House in Auckland to buy the painting. Once Hunia family came away with a deep sense Upokoiri and Ngati Kahungunu leader Renata the portrait was purchased, whanau member of satisfaction with what we had all achieved,” Kawepo commissioned famed colonial artist Chris Shenton of Whanganui then searched for says Group CEO for Te Runanga o Ngati Apa Gottfried Lindauer to paint several subjects Hera’s burial site which led to the magnificent Grant Huwyler. n

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Heritage New Zealand appointed fund trustees

Management of the Canterbury Earthquake

Heritage Buildings Fund (the Trust) has recently Dave Margetts at the Isaac Theatre Royal. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) shifted to Heritage New Zealand.

THE TRUST was formed in late 2010 as upgrading and Building Code compliance Heritage New Zealand has considerable a partnership between the Ministry for works. experience in offering expert advice and Culture and Heritage, Christchurch, Selwyn guidance to owners of nationally significant Heritage New Zealand Chief Executive and Waimakariri Councils and Heritage New heritage places. It has administered the Bruce Chapman, National Business Manager Zealand. It provides financial assistance to National Heritage Preservation Incentive Julie Rowan and Southern Region General owners of damaged heritage or character Fund, a contestable fund to help Category 1 Manager Rob Hall have been appointed buildings to help retain these properties heritage owners, for the past 10 years. to replace the retiring trustees who have in the Canterbury region following the steered the fund over its initial successful The Trust has already financially assisted earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. years of operation. in several projects including the Isaac Theatre Funding is targeted to bridge the gap Royal on Gloucester Street, the Regent Street The close working relationship with these between insurance cover and the shopping precinct and Eliza’s Manor House. local councils will continue to ensure their actual cost of repairs and associated local knowledge, advice and support is For more information please go to works including conservation, structural retained. www.savecanterburyheritage.org.nz n

SOUTHERN REGION Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund Trust managed by Heritage New Zealand, Council staff, building engineers and Junction Hotel contractors helped ensure the retention of façade to be saved the façade. “The hotel remains a key historical Work has begun to retain and reminder to this North Canterbury restore the ornate façade of streetscape which is undergoing rapid post-earthquake change,” says Heritage Rangiora’s Category 2 Junction New Zealand Advisor Dave Margetts. Hotel. The façade of the former Junction Hotel will “We are very pleased with the façade’s keep a visual window to Rangiora’s past open retention and restoration.” for years to come. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) THE JUNCTION HOTEL, more recently The project is expected to be completed known as Robbie’s Bar and Bistro, was built by the end of September when the in 1880 to replace an original timber hotel. the building’s future again looked uncertain. protective fences will be removed and However, as a result of the 1922 Christmas The building, bar the façade, is to be pedestrian access returned. Locals and Day earthquake the heavy upper masonry demolished shortly. visitors to Rangiora are delighted that the façade collapsed, resulting in the façade we The retention of part of this prominent façade is being retained as it will once see today on High Street. heritage building on Rangiora’s main street again free up the main street for retail As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes of has been due to the willingness of its owner. commerce as well as bringing back some 2010 and 2011 and subsequent aftershocks A substantial grant by the Canterbury of the street’s pre-quake character. n

6 heritage.org.nz CENTRAL REGION while also bringing much needed economic benefit. “Retaining the Town Hall while building a new, flexible conference and exhibition facility gives us the best of both worlds, Hutt heritage and modern, and we’ve welcomed the opportunity to work with Heritage New Town Hall Zealand to ensure this happens. continues “I’m excited about what this means for our city and its future.” to serve Heritage New Zealand is pleased with an outcome that achieves an earthquake Hutt City is home to strengthened heritage building that will what is increasingly sit comfortably alongside a new building being recognised complex that meets Council’s and the community’s objectives. and appreciated as an architectural “We presented options and were happy to support change and adaptive reuse,” says gem – Modernist Heritage New Zealand Project Advisor Calum buildings. While Maclean. there are examples “We believed that retention of the buildings around the country would create a point of difference and add of this style, the to the built environment. We are delighted Lower Hutt Civic the Town Hall will be strengthened and refurbished to make it a real asset in the Centre area dating community. from the 1950s “We know from overseas experience that stands out for its historic buildings can act as a focus for excellence as a the regeneration of urban environments, The iconic Lower Hutt Town Hall. (CREDIT: STEVE SHADWELL) grouping. creating areas where people enjoy working, living and visiting. Historic buildings add real character to an area and provide opportunities for a new generation to use THANKS TO community groups, the Hutt steel and glass and a lack of ornamentation. and enjoy them.” City Council and Heritage New Zealand, Part of the Lower Hutt Civic Centre area, Community groups were prominent as the the iconic Town Hall which was in danger these buildings form a rare example of Council explored its options, with robust of being demolished has a chance to be successful town planning using the Garden debate in local media, a public rally held and appreciated by future generations. City concept. Key to this is the placement of a petition which had 2178 signatures asking important civic administration and public Both the Lower Hutt Town Hall and that the halls be retained. Local architects buildings together in a park setting. This Horticultural Hall had been identified as and Heritage New Zealand architectural staff was extremely rare in New Zealand at that earthquake-prone buildings and the Council presented two alternative schemes to the time which makes the grouping today of proposed to demolish them and build a new Council’s project development team. significant heritage value. conference centre. Following consultation Public empathy for Modernist buildings with the community and interested groups Lower Hutt Deputy Mayor and chair of the varies, however Heritage New Zealand including Heritage New Zealand, the Council Civic Centre Project steering group David recognises many of these buildings as voted to retain, strengthen and refurbish the Bassett says the Council’s decision is the right being of outstanding cultural and historical Town Hall. Unfortunately the Horticultural one for the city. significance. Category 1 Listed buildings Hall could not be saved. “Our aim has always been the creation of a include the Dunedin Dental School (1961), Modernism as an architectural style is Civic Centre our city can be proud of, that Dorset Street Flats (1957) in Christchurch and marked by the use of reinforced concrete, caters for the needs of our communities the War Memorial Hall (1960) in Whanganui. n

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Heritage New Zealand is participating at the New Zealand Small Towns Association Annual Conference being held in Petone on 24-26 September. As an area of high heritage value, Petone is an excellent venue for this year’s conference. Heritage New Zealand will take the opportunity to outline its work for heritage preservation. Heritage New Zealand offers a range of help and assistance to heritage owners and councils on adaptive reuse through new development and leading-edge technology solutions available to strengthen at-risk buildings.

Antrim House in Wellington. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

IT IS SOME years since the whole of “We have taken great care in the Antrim House Antrim House was open for public visits, conservation and restoration of Antrim and a lot has happened in that time with House, and in managing our property to feature conservation work on the building and portfolio throughout New Zealand. We making it more seismic resilient. will have staff on the day outlining the services and advice we offer to help during heritage Central Region Area Coordinator for Heritage property owners care for and conserve their New Zealand, David Watt says an Open Day properties. showcase will be held on Sunday 28 September from 11am–3pm. Visitors will learn about its history, “Our country’s historic heritage has a higher Antrim House, home of the its construction and as a home for shoe probability of survival and appreciation when National Office of Heritage New retailer Robert Hannah and his family in 1905 these places and their stories are accessible Zealand, will open its doors who lived in Antrim House until the 1930s, its to the public. Through this availability at to the public at the end of later years in private and public ownership, an open day, we are offering a one stop and since the mid-1980s as the National shop opportunity to help those who have September as part of Heritage Office of the former New Zealand Historic questions and who need some help.” Month coordinated by the Greater Places Trust, now Heritage New Zealand. Open Day tours will run on the hour, with Wellington Regional Heritage “The Open Day will be a unique opportunity the cost $10 for adults, $7 for members and Promotion Council. for the public to see inside a working students, and children 5-12 free. Please contact heritage building,” says David. the Central Region office on 04 494 8320 or email [email protected] for “It has had an interesting life with very details regarding bookings. Book early as tour much an H theme – as the Hannah family numbers are limited. n home, hotel, hostel and now our home.

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The refurbished and relocated Mawheraiti Railway House in Reefton. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

REEFTON IS a charming character town. is a fine example of a sensitive adaption of a Part of the town is recognised as an Historic 1940s house. “It’s fantastic that it will be used as Area on the New Zealand Heritage List/ accommodation and in order to be self-funding.” Rarangi Korero. The recent adaptively restored Paul says the project is unique compared Mawheraiti Mawheraiti Railway House is just one of the to other community projects as it has been fine examples of timber buildings in Reefton. Railway House a substantially funded via a mortgage rather The restoration has been an ambitious than through traditional funding sources. This is real standout undertaking by the Reefton Historic Trust because the house was relocated from its former Board and marks a successful first step in re- site to allow for a new site development. establishing the railway village in the Reefton On a recent trip to Reefton, “The use of the house will fund the mortgage. Railway Precinct. The precinct formerly consisted Heritage New Zealand’s expert We try and make all our assets earn an income of eight houses, four of which were built by so the Trust can be sustainable for the long term.” earthquake engineer Win Clark the Midland Railway Company and four by the commented that the Buller New Zealand Government Railways. All were The Reefton Historic Trust Board did such a town “doesn’t have much to relocated after the demise of the steam age in good job that the Rail Heritage Trust of New worry about as they have the late 1960s. Zealand recently recognised the quality of the house restoration by presenting a Certificate This first project was carefully planned by Chris wooden buildings which handle of Merit. It deservedly acknowledges those Cochran and Russell Murray of Chris Cochran & earthquakes really well.” Reefton involved in the project, from contractors to Associates, conservation architects in Wellington. Historic Trust Board Chair Paul Trust Board members, other volunteers, funders Thomas was delighted with the “In essence the project has been about the and sponsors. careful repair, restoration, reconstruction and Reefton boasts 12 Heritage New Zealand listed assessment as the group has adaptation of an example of a 1940s B class buildings and monuments all within walking worked tirelessly to restore many railway house,” Paul says. distance of the main street. Check out Reefton’s timber buildings. “The house was not repaired to be a museum, app featuring images and information about a perfect representation of a 1940s railway the town’s rich heritage. Search for ‘7 Scenes’ on house, but as a functional building for visitor Google Play Store and type in ‘Reefton’ or pick up accommodation.” a printed brochure at the Reefton Visitors Centre. Heritage New Zealand’s Southern Regional Also see www.reefton.co.nz/reefton/reefton- Conservation Architect Dave Margetts says it s-history. n

heritage.org.nz 9 “BY GIFTING NORTHERNNORTHERN REGIONREGION THIS LAND AS A RESERVE, MAIR ENSURED THAT IT WOULD NEVER BE DEVELOPED, AND THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE WOULD REMAIN VIRTUALLY UNTOUCHED.” – BILL EDWARDS

The archaeological remains of the coal chute. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

AS WELL AS encouraging others to though their survival probably owes more Mair’s gift appreciate nature as he did, his actions to Victoria Bridge. ensured that an archaeological landscape “When Victoria Bridge was built in 1936 it – including prehistoric and historic features a window not only opened up parts of Whangarei, – would be preserved for years to come. but also became a barrier that prevented These sites include the archaeological to the past further bankside development taking place remains of stone walls, middens and an old upstream, creating an archaeological time coach road. When early Whangarei capsule,” says Bill. settler Robert Mair “By gifting this land as a reserve, Mair Archaeological features on the riverbank ensured that it would never be developed, gifted a block of land dating back to pre-European occupation and the archaeological landscape would for public use 100 of the area provide a fascinating glimpse remain virtually untouched,” says Heritage into Māori life, including middens and years ago this year he New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill stone mounds associated with gardening gave the community Edwards. and kumara cultivation. Remnants of coal much more than a “As a result, features relating to the mining, an early example of industrial beautiful reserve. significant Māori settlement of Te Pa O activity in Whangarei, are also visible. Parihaka and the earliest years of Pākehā “Coal was discovered in commercial quantities settlement in Whangarei are still visible.” in the Whau Valley in 1864, and the first owners Adjacent to Mair Park down by the banks of the mine – Henry Walton and Co – built of the Hoteo/Hatea River, important a five kilometre-long, horse-drawn wooden archaeological features can also be seen – tramway from the mine to the river,” says Bill.

10 heritage.org.nz “At high tide, vessels came up the river to dates back to the time when the Mair family a coal chute on the river bank. The remains first settled the area.” of the chute are still visible along with The river was the main means of transport, lumps of coal dating from this time.” and the landing was important for A link to the family of Robert Mair is still clearly conveying people and cargo from river visible 100 metres upstream from the coal boats to land. chute. The stone steps that formed part of Mair’s “It was also the last navigable part of the landing, constructed of large rocks placed into river deep enough for small boats at all the river and held together with mortar, can still stages of the tide,” Bill says. be seen descending into the water. Boatshed’s history Both Mair Park and surrounding reserve “The landing dates back to Gilbert Mair – father traced to World War I land and the upper reaches of the Hoteo/ of Robert – who with his wife Elizabeth built Hatea River are places of natural beauty, The stone foundations of a their family home Deveron a short distance but also have heritage significance for the from the landing in the early 1840s,” says Bill. boatshed with a poignant family people of Whangarei. link to World War I have been “The landing was a vital part of the “Robert Mair’s gift is indeed a multi-faceted infrastructure of settlement and probably identified. taonga,” says Bill. n Located on the bank of the upper Hatea River near Whangarei’s CBD, the foundations were discovered by Heritage New Zealand’s Brooke Jamieson and Bill Edwards during a site investigation.

“We found evidence of a freshwater stream Mair’s Landing. diverted through a network of rock culverts, (CREDIT: HERITAGE which then appeared to flow through to one NEW ZEALAND) of the boatsheds,” says Bill.

“After a bit of research, the full story emerged.”

At the height of World War I, local boys Roy and Norman Drummond enlisted to fight overseas. Before they left, their father commissioned a kauri launch to be constructed by Auckland boat builders, Bailey and Lowe.

“The boat, Te Whara, was an incentive for his sons to come home safely from the war,” says Bill.

Mooring the launch in their boatshed on the riverbank, Mr Drummond Snr devised the idea Steps of diverting a freshwater stream through the descending into boathouse, allowing fresh water to constantly the Hatea River, flow past Te Whara’s wooden hull. part of Mair’s “The boat had to be kept wet so the wood and Landing. caulking wouldn’t split. It made sense to use (CREDIT: HERITAGE the ready supply of freshwater to preserve the NEW ZEALAND) hull,” says Bill.

“He effectively came up with an almost perfect boat storage system.”

Happily, both sons came back from the war, and found Te Whara in perfect condition – thanks to the ingenious boat storage system their father had developed.

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SOUTHERN REGION Muttonbirding in 1921. (CREDIT: NTSV STILLS COLLECTION)

Te Wai Pounamu Whetu Tirikātene-Sullivan features in a 1969 anti-apartheid film clip. The programme Ngāi Tahu Marae Film Tour also comprises early clips of exploring South Canterbury Ngāi Tahu rock art, as well as carver Heritage New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision (formerly the Michael Mason from Arahura talking about New Zealand Film Archive) are again pooling resources to deliver a unique pounamu. Also featured are archival excerpts film tour, this time at Te Wai Pounamu (South Island) Ngāi Tahu marae. from Māori musicians who have toured Te Wai Pounamu, including the Māori Volcanics and Prince Tui Teka. THE TOUR, scheduled for November, Curated by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision’s “The collaboration is an ideal opportunity to continues the partnership between the Lawrence Wharerau and Jane Paul with celebrate and reacquaint ourselves with some two organisations that have seen tours assistance from Huia Pacey, Heritage New of the taonga that contribute to our heritage,” to the West Coast, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa Zealand’s Pouarihi Te Tai Tonga, the programme says Huia. and Canterbury. Tuahiwi Marae in Kaiapoi, contains some of the earliest surviving Ngāi Huia’s colleague Zoe Roland, who worked on Canterbury hosted a film show at the Tahu films. all of the previous partnership tours with Ngā beginning of the Reel Life in Canterbury tour The audience will experience rare early film Taonga Sound & Vision, is enthusiastic about last September. The show was enjoyed so of muttonbirding on the Titi Islands in 1921, the hour-long programme. “It is a real honour much that Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision was whitebaiting at Opihi River near Timaru and to be able to view these precious taonga in asked back for a repeat screening during eeling in the 1930s. A 1931 clip featuring local Ngāi Tahu marae,” she says. the Tuahiwi School Reunion. The Tuahiwi Ngāi Tahu weavers gives an insight into programme contained some rarely seen Check the websites for details in October or the relationship between weaving, natural archival film footage particular to Ngai look out for October and November’s Heritage resources and tradition. There are also film Tuahuriri and Ngāi Tahu whanui. Some of This Month e-news. clips featuring Otākou Marae in 1948 and the these clips will be included in the Ngāi Tahu opening of Rehua Marae in 1960 in which www.heritage.org.nz and programme. Eruera Tirikātene features. His daughter www.ngataonga.org.nz n

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Earthquake Strengthening Roadshow ready to tour South Canterbury

Following the highly successful West Coast Earthquake Strengthening Roadshow the Heritage New Zealand Southern team are about to embark on a South Canterbury tour.

THE TOUR will be from December 8 -11. It of works for maintenance and strengthening if Heritage New Zealand staff with Blackball will focus primarily on public presentations required,” Win says. locals at the Blackball Mine Manager’s and workshops for the four local territorial “With strengthening, not everything needs to House (Category 2) on the recent West Coast councils. There will also be site visits to be carried out at once.” earthquake strengthening tour. registered Heritage New Zealand buildings (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) accompanied by property owners. Feedback from the West Coast tour was overwhelmingly positive with Paul Thomas, Chair The advice of Win Clark, consulting of the Reefton Historical Trust Board and an ex- re-engage with communities and local structural engineer for Heritage New DOC officer saying: “Thanks for the great visit … authorities in South Canterbury.” Zealand and Executive Officer for the New incredibly invaluable and Win Clark is an absolute Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering, The presentations will cover issues such as gem. We gained so much useful information.” has been invaluable for building owners. seismic strengthening, relevant legislation, early Rob Hall, Heritage New Zealand Southern consultation, repairs methodology, financial “Heritage owners should gain an Region General Manager, says the roadshow costs and funding. understanding of the structural issues “is a way for us to share what’s been learnt with their building as soon as they can, See www.heritage.org.nz under events for more since the Canterbury earthquakes and to then develop an affordable programme details closer to the time. n

Dr Hammett is President of the Royal New NORTHERN REGION Zealand Institute of Horticulture and last year was awarded the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society Sweet Pea Festival in recognition of services given in the advancement of the science and practice of coming up horticulture. The sweet success of last “Dr Hammett is an internationally renowned year’s Highwic Sweet Pea Festival horticulturist, and we are very grateful to have his support for our Sweet Pea Festival,” says will be repeated again on Cheryl. November 22-23. The Sweet Pea Festival is a colourful experience. Many people with courtyard gardens don’t (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) always realise that they can grow sweet peas HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND property as container plants. Highwic in Newmarket, Auckland, will once “They’re beautiful, colourful and can be used in again host a floral festival celebrating the “Dr Keith Hammett will provide expertise again different situations and settings,” says Cheryl. delights of the versatile sweet pea. this year – showcasing varieties of sweet pea suitable for container growing and cultivating “We’ve organised ground preparation The two-day Festival will feature sweet pea in open gardens, as well as continuing his and seed planting and we’re expecting a seeds available for purchase as well as guided popular talks. He also wants to set up a ‘sniff spectacular array of blooms for the festival,” tours hosted by Dr Hammett, and other test’ in which people can assess the strength of says Highwic’s Manager, Cheryl Laurie. attractions including artists working in the scent of different sweet pea cultivars.” gardens and floral arrangements in the house. n

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University and Council partnership extended in heritage study

The distinctive Ashleigh Court building in Newtown. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Heritage New Zealand is again involved in a heritage buildings partnership project “Students are working with some fine cohorts of students will be able to be viewed with the Victoria character buildings that together are an in an end-of-project exhibition. important part of the streetscape. What While there are owners facing financial University School is important is the need to consider the hardship in these precincts, the gap between of Architecture and original design intent and the dignity of public and private benefit is to some extent these buildings in their setting and a respect Wellington City Council. being addressed through incentive support, for their layers of history.” David says. Through the close relationship Heritage “The Wellington City Council is to be “OVER THE past two years we have engaged New Zealand has developed with the congratulated on the work it has done to in a successful project with the School School of Architecture and with Council develop a toolkit of incentives and its decision of Architecture and Council around the there are now multiple opportunities in this year’s Annual Plan to introduce a five- Cuba Street heritage precinct with a vision for students to explore ideas of urban year rates relief package and to increase its for the future. This includes providing the regeneration with historic heritage Heritage Incentive Fund to $400,000 are very opportunities for innovative design approaches as its hub. This year, in the Integrated positive mechanisms to this end.” for buildings, whilst at the same time offering Technologies course, Associate Professor potential solutions for property owners looking Andrew Charleson will be requiring his Heritage New Zealand is helping the at strengthening and adaptive reuse,” says students to design seismic retrofitting and Newtown/Berhampore project through David Watt, Heritage New Zealand Central mechanical services upgrading schemes for advice and guidance from staff, supporting Region Area Coordinator. the buildings. Owners will be able to access the external panel of experts in architecture the reports for ideas and information about and engineering who are working with the “We now have a fresh challenge in three their own buildings. architectural students. precincts in Wellington South – John Street shopping area, Newtown and Berhampore. In addition to this work by the 80-plus “The partnership that we have developed These areas comprise well-established students, another 12 students will be through this project is going a long way to businesses, places of community assembly, concentrating on the architectural help us better understand our buildings and and they are closely integrated with early development of the three precincts in their their importance to future generations,” says character residential areas. design studio course. Some work from both David. n

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Taonga unveiled at Kemp House Three taonga gifted to missionary James Kemp were unveiled and blessed at Kemp House recently. The three taonga with Mita Harris of Heritage New Zealand (left) and kaumatua Nau Epiha (right) who led the blessing and unveiling ceremony. THE TAONGA include two tewhatewha (long-handled fighting staff) and (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) a pouwhenua (long-handled fighting weapon) and are believed to have been gifted by Ngapuhi rangatira Hongi Hika before he left for Whangaroa in 1827. The weapons are a reminder of the chiefly authority that the early The missionaries established the Kerikeri Mission Station under Hongi’s mission operated under. protection at the foot of his pa, Kororipo. Kemp House is the sole surviving “The taonga have been in Kemp House since the 1830s,” says Liz Bigwood, building of that period. Manager of the Kerikeri Mission Station. “Hongi was a skilled military strategist and fearsome warrior who saw “It became apparent that the taonga needed to be more prominently trading benefits in having the missionaries living close by – including displayed in keeping with their chiefly status, and in order to illustrate the access to muskets,” says Liz. important relationships between the missionaries and chiefs from this area.” “Missionaries like James Kemp tried to dissuade Hongi from seeking utu A meeting was called with kaumatua and local hapu representatives through warfare but failed.” and a decision reached on how best to care for and display the taonga. Hongi often came to Kemp House to dine and discuss religion and politics Interpretation was also developed in te Reo Māori and English. – a reflection of the relationship he had with the missionaries. n

SOUTHERN REGION Architectural Conservator Ian Bowman will act as Heritage New Zealand’s conservation consultant, bringing his wealth of previous Timeball’s return experience on the Timeball to the project and a step closer peer review the design. Timeball Rebuild Project Manager Barry Scott, Progress continues on the rebuild from Beca Ltd, says a major milestone has of Timeball Station’s tower, been reached getting architects on board. mechanism and flagstaff in “We feel that we have procured the best Lyttelton. architects to lead this design process – they Work is underway to return the Timeball, here have produced high quality heritage design on display at Canterbury Museum in 2012, to its original site again. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) and conservation work in the past.” DESIGN, FUNDRAISING and interpretation Heritage New Zealand is preparing significant work is well underway. Since our last update applications to key funders and is currently New Zealand Fundraising Manager Brendon in June, Heritage New Zealand is pleased consulting with its main stakeholders and Veale. to have Dave Pearson Architects and Fulton potential donors, outlining the strategy and Heritage New Zealand is developing an Ross Team Architects on board as part of the vision it has for the site and gaining feedback. Timeball Rebuild Project Team. They submitted interpretation plan for the site. Although a joint proposal for the role and will undertake “From that feedback we are confident the interpretation materials and resources for detailed design and produce construction project will receive the funding it requires as visitors had been developed for the Timeball documentation for the rebuild. the strategy we have, and the community Station prior to the quakes, sadly these have feeling for the site, are strong,” says Heritage to be replaced. n

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“Within a couple of weeks of taking on the business, however, the new owners realised that managing such a big commercial entity was beyond them and convinced Laidlaw to return as General Manager of the merged company,” says Judy. “Laidlaw agreed, and the beginning of a new era in New Zealand retailing began.” Shopping patterns changed after World War I with the increased use of cars. Laidlaw read the change well, and converted his warehouse into a seven-storeyed department store in 1920. The following year he established the famous The former Farmers on Hobson Street, now the Heritage Hotel. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Farmers children’s playground and tearooms to lure lunchtime shoppers. A marketing visionary, Laidlaw even put on a free bus service in 1922 to entice Queen Street A ton of reasons to celebrate shoppers to the Hobson Street building – a good 10 minute walk away. Initially greeted with One of Auckland’s best known heritage buildings is celebrating its suspicion by people reluctant to be sucked into centenary this year. any gimmicks, Laidlaw’s staff travelled on the bus incognito until the service took off. A man ahead of his time, Laidlaw even penned THE OLD Farmers Trading Company Building At the height of World War I, Robert Laidlaw one of the world’s earliest corporate mission on Hobson Street – now the Heritage Auckland had come under pressure to sell his Hobson statements: “… to simplify every detail of every Hotel – has been a landmark for Aucklanders Street business and enlist – which he agreed transaction; to absolutely satisfy every customer for many years, known for its red neon ‘Farmers’ to do. His brother Jack had been killed in the with every purchase …” sign that illuminated Auckland’s skyline until the fighting in 1916, and on the eve of Laidlaw store’s closure in the early 1990s. selling his business to the Farmers Union Trading Laidlaw’s other innovations ranged from the Company, word came that his second brother, annual Christmas parade – the forerunner of Others remember the building for its Arthur, had also been killed. today’s much loved event – to elevating the multi-storeyed department store shopping status of a cantankerous misanthropic crested experience, its beautiful vaulted ceiling tea With two brothers killed on active duty, Robert cockatoo named Hector who lived in the rooms – and even its pedal cars that were part of – now the sole surviving son – was granted children’s play area to near celebrity status. a children’s play area. an automatic exemption from military service under the Military Service Act. Laidlaw remained involved with Farmers “The building originally started off life as a mail- until his death in 1971, aged 85. His legacy order warehouse for Robert Laidlaw’s business, A successful and principled businessman, lives on, however, with the building’s history Laidlaw Leeds,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Laidlaw put his Christian principles into celebrated in the design and décor of the Auckland Area Coordinator, Judy Grieve. practice by honouring his word and went Heritage Auckland Hotel. Key heritage elements, ahead with the deal, selling what was the “The building was ‘re-invented’ as a department including polished wooden floors, exposed fastest-growing business enterprise in New store a few years later, however, following an beams and timber pillars, recall the building’s Zealand. unusual chain of circumstances.” original hard-working history. n

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Bakery remnants an archaeological delight

Archaeological remains of Tauranga’s first bakery were unearthed recently as part of an upgrade of Masonic Park.

The Colonial Ammunition Company office building today. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

Top honour for munitions factory

The administrative heart of Australasia’s earliest munitions factory, Mt Eden’s Colonial Ammunition Company Office, has been entered onto Excavation work taking place on the the New Zealand Heritage List as a Category 1 place of outstanding site of Tauranga’s first bakery. heritage significance. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

“THE PURPOSE-DESIGNED office By the beginning of 1915, the company EARTHWORKS REVEALED the base of a building was constructed in 1916-17, during reportedly produced one million .303 large oven made of brick and filled with stones World War I,” says Heritage New Zealand cartridges a month. and cobbles believed to date back to the 1870s. Researcher, Joan McKenzie. The Colonial Ammunition Company office Heritage New Zealand’s Lower Northern “The Colonial Ammunition Company itself, building was the nerve centre of this Regional Archaeologist Rachel Darmody says however, had its beginnings in 1885 in significant part of New Zealand’s war effort. the stones are an unusual feature of the oven response to fears of a Russian invasion, and Though not a big building, the office and were possibly used to retain heat. decades later expanded its operations in the with asymmetrical gables, corbelling and face of huge demand for ammunition driven “It’s very rare to excavate a site like this,” says contrasting brick highlights was designed by the war.” Rachel. with care. It is a close contemporary of the The enterprise was set up by Captain John Shot Tower, a landmark constructed circa “It’s also highly unusual to find such a well- Whitney, initially in association with Queen 1916 against the wishes of head office in preserved bakery from this period anywhere in Street gunsmith William Hazard. England to produce sporting and hunting New Zealand.” ammunition after the war. “Within a few years, the Colonial Ammunition In addition to the remains of the oven, the base Company was created, and a new cartridge- Annual ammunition production during of a chimney associated with the oven was also making plant was imported from Britain World War II eventually reached 60 million uncovered, along with artefacts in the chimney along with machinery for producing sporting rounds – the high point of productivity, with area including clay pipes and sewing needles. ammunition for the Australasian market. The women a vital part of the workforce. The bakery is understood to have sold all sorts company, based in England, also established “The building is architecturally unusual, and of goods including baking, confectionary and another factory in Melbourne to produce a significant remnant of our social, economic general supplies, and was one of Tauranga’s military ammunition,” says Joan. and military past – including the key part earliest businesses. The South African War of 1899-1902 generated women played in the workforce during both Tauranga City Council staff are working with its own demand for .303 ammunition, which world wars.” n Heritage New Zealand to see how the site might the company was well able to supply. be preserved and displayed. n

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rimu weatherboard 1900 extension designed by the architect’s son, CJ Mountfort, held up well,” says earthquake engineer Win Clark. Manager of the Home & Family Society Val Inspecting the exterior of the building. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Carter believes the synergy between Home & Family, the Sisters’ work and the building SOUTHERN REGION makes for an exciting convergence within Christchurch’s social history. “This opportunity to acquire and restore a building so that we have a new, permanent New life planned for home is too good to be missed,” she says. religious building Heritage New Zealand Conservation Advisor Dave Margetts says the chapel, with its stained Heritage New Zealand is working alongside the Home & Family glass windows and Mountfort connection, makes this “a significant historic place”. Society to ensure an inner-city Christchurch heritage landmark remains part of the community for many years to come. “This building lends itself to repair and refurbishment and the proposal seeks to achieve a contemporary use with the least THE CATEGORY 1 listed Community of for the wider public, not given to a private impact on the heritage values of the building. the Sacred Name on Barbadoes Street has organisation to use for themselves. We want to This is important from our perspective as come through the Christchurch earthquakes be sure that its heritage features are used in an heritage professionals,” Dave says. in need of repair but certainly able to be appropriate way.” Three of these windows were designed restored. Heritage New Zealand has engaged The Home & Family Society, a not-for-profit by the well-known British Arts and Craft consultants to provide engineering, costing, organisation established in 1908, was happy artist Veronica Whall, an expert in unevenly property and heritage advice to help the Home to oblige, expressing a desire to occupy the textured Priors Slab glass. One depicts St & Family Society with their proposal to reuse building to continue to provide community Barnabas and is a tribute to nursing pioneer the building for office and community use and services to disadvantaged families. Nurse Maude, who lived for a time with the to retain the chapel. Community and ran a consulting room there. Unfortunately the main 1911 brick convent The Community of the Sacred Name is the only There are also a handful of windows that building (Category 2) has been demolished Anglican convent in New Zealand and has been were originally installed in Canterbury’s first following damage sustained in the associated with the Christchurch diocese for over church, St Michaels. earthquakes, but optimism is high for the 100 years. The Community played an important remaining wooden building. “The retention of the building and chapel role in Canterbury women’s history and in the represents an opportunity to retain some of history of non-governmental welfare assistance. “The adjacent timber building which Christchurch’s earliest colonial and religious includes the chapel, the original 1895 In 2012, with the building placed by its heritage, and will be a positive outcome amid Benjamin Mountfort-designed timber and nuns in the care of Heritage New Zealand, losses of up to 50% of the central city’s listed corrugated iron structure, and a two-storey spokeswoman Sister Anne asked that it “be used buildings,” Dave says. n

18 heritage.org.nz North Island Events Alberton AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL CLASSICAL GUITAR: WITH BRUCE PAINE 27 September – 12 October 8 November, 7.30pm Highwic – Aiding the Empire: Launched in 1911, HMS New Zealand was New Zealand’s For bookings and information email EVENTS AND UPDATES gift to the Empire. Two years later she made [email protected] or visit a 10-week visit to New Zealand with an www.alberton.co.nz estimated 500,000 people viewing the vessel and will be open to the general public. There will – the Buckland grandchildren among them. Te Waimate Mission be no organised tour, but Heritage New Zealand Alberton – A Remembrance of WWI: A staff will be on site to show you around and to GARDEN SAFARI discuss the history of the building as well as the fascinating display of historic wartime items 1-2 November from the Kerr Taylor family, the original owners completed conservation works. This year Te Waimate Mission will feature as one of Alberton. Admission $8 per person. Entry to the building will be by gold coin of the stops on the famous Kerikeri New World donation. Please contact Heritage New Zealand Alberton – Embroidery classes for children: (5 Rotary Garden Safari. For information on the on 04 472 4341 or email information@ and 12 Oct, 1-3pm). Free – bookings essential. event, or to buy tickets, visit heritage.org.nz for further enquiries. Alberton – Tea and scone service available (4-5 www.gardensafari.co.nz Oct and 11-12 Oct). Admission $6 per person. Kauri Museum South Island Events Highwic 5 Church Rd, Matakohe, Northland BECA HERITAGE WEEK (CHRISTCHURCH) 2014: MAKING CONNECTIONS – EXPERIENCE THE ANZAC BOOK READINGS BY THE MAN FROM MATAKOHE OUR PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE MERV SMITH 17 October 17–27 October 2014 28 September and 12 October, 3-4.30pm To commemorate the Centenary of World War I, the Kauri Museum will open an A collection of anniversaries that relate to

exhibition dedicated to Matakohe’s most infrastructure and transport as well as major PARLOUR PARTY – THE GAMES WE PLAYED famous soldier, Gordon Coates. anniversaries such as the beginning of World 1 October and 8 October, 10-12pm War I and World War II will be celebrated and and 1-3pm remembered. September Heritage Month For information on the programme of events in Greater Wellington area SOLDIERS BISCUIT BAKING DAY visit www.heritageweek.co.nz 2 October, 10-11.30am, 12-1.30pm, ANTRIM HOUSE OPENING 2-2.30pm 28 September, 11am-3pm, hourly tours CHRISTCHURCH HIGH STREET PRECINCT Antrim House in Wellington, the National Office AUGMENTED REALITY TOUR MAKE AND BAKE DAY of Heritage New Zealand and once the home 17 and 19 October, 10am 9 October, 10-11.30am, 12-1.30pm, of Robert Hannah and his family from 1905 until Venue: Meet outside C1 Café, cnr Tuam 2-2.30pm the 1930s, will be open to the public to learn and High Streets about its history, conservation and preservation Bookings: Not essential (free event). by Heritage New Zealand. Tours will run on the New Zealand is proud to offer a free tour of GLORIA’S HANDBAG: hour. Cost $10 adults, $7 members and students, Christchurch’s pre-earthquake High Street A MODERN MAGICAL MYSTERY children 5- 12 free. 19 October, 3pm precinct via augmented reality. Heritage New Please contact Central Region office, Heritage Zealand and Canterbury University HITlab staff New Zealand in the first instance, on 04 494 will give a tour of the area using android phones WOVEN DIAMONDS: CELEBRATING THE 8320 or email [email protected] and tablets. HANDWEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD for details. Bookings essential. 16 November, 5pm To see how it works view: High Street Stories – A Mobile Outdoor AR Application on YouTube.

WALLACEVILLE BLOCKHOUSE OPENING, Website with audio stories and images: SWEET PEA FESTIVAL 2014 UPPER HUTT www.highstreetstories.co.nz 22-23 November 21 September, 11am-3pm Free android Augmented Reality app – Wallaceville Blockhouse is located at the end of download High Street Stories from Google For bookings and information, email Blockhouse Lane, off McHardie St, Upper Hutt. play store. [email protected] or visit The property is adjacent to Heretaunga College www.highwic.co.nz

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Hole in one for Heritage New Zealand Heritage New Zealand’s recent web creation High Street Stories (www.highstreetstories.co.nz) has inspired the Christchurch Gap Filler Team.

ESTABLISHED IN post-earthquake Christchurch, Gap Filler is an urban regeneration initiative which temporarily uses vacant sites in the city. “We produce creative community projects to make for a more interesting and vibrant city,” says Gap Filler founder Coralie Winn. Gap Golf Project leader Richard Sewell approached Heritage New Zealand about collaborating on their new Gap Golf site where the former High-Para building once stood on the corner of High and Tuam Streets. Since late 2012 Gap Golf, a mini-golf course, has been located on various vacant sites around the central city. “Gap Golf appeals to children and families, encouraging them to venture back into the city and discover new things, journeying around and viewing it through the lens of play,” says Richard. Artists will use High Street stories from the website as a starting Examples of Gap Filler mini-golf sites in central Christchurch. (CREDIT: GAP FILLER) point for their High Street Gap Golf hole design. “We are interested in the rich history of High Street and because the High Street Stories website and augmented reality app is so awesome,” says Richard. “This Gap Golf project will be situated on High Street and we thought it would make for a great collaboration.” Coralie says the aim is to bring more people into the area and share the stories in new and accessible ways. “If the first hole goes well more could be developed in this collaborative way.” NV Interactive has submitted the High Street Stories website to compete

in the Best Awards 2014 for outstanding New Zealand design. n

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