Summer 2015

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Summer sun and lots of fun A summer full of colour is again on offer for visitors to Heritage ’s 48 properties it cares for nationwide over the Christmas and holiday period. It’s a great time of year to explore and enjoy heritage and historic places with family and friends.

“DECEMBER AND JANUARY are the months staff at our properties really look forward to,” says Heritage Destinations General Manager, Nick Chin. “The weather is typically warm and dry, the This seal enjoyed a atmosphere is relaxed and it’s a great opportunity view of home from for parents to bring their children to some fantastic the Fyffe House roof in Kaikoura tourism venues that we look after. Add in the recently. colour from locals and tourists and it makes for a (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW really neat time.” ZEALAND)

One particular highlight for Nick is the Hayes Fyffe House in Engineering Works and Homestead open days Kaikoura. (CREDIT:

in Oturehua, Central Otago. There are four GRANT SHEEHAN)

opportunities for the public to see the machinery demonstrated in full operational mode, giving a real insight into how the factory worked as a successful business. Open days will be on 7 January and 7 February 2016 during the holidays. CONTINUED OVER >

heritage.org.nz 1 Contents FROM PAGE 1 > “Ernest Hayes was remarkable for his design ingenuity, providing farmers with everything from wire strainers to windmills, and plenty in 1 NATIONAL FOCUS 13 CENTRAL REGION between,” says Nick. Summer sun and lots of fun Lights provide a safe maritime Northland is a popular holiday destination over passage the festive season and Heritage New Zealand 2 CONTENTS properties such as Pompallier Mission and 14 NORTHERN REGION Printery – with Trip Advisor Excellence Awards in 3 EDITORIAL ‘Untidy Soldier’ a true monument 2014 and 2015 – and the Stone Store in Kerikeri Heritage New Zealand Chief to Kiwi diggers particular standouts. Executive Bruce Chapman “Pompallier is a fantastic place and has the only 15 CENTRAL REGION public gardens in Russell,” says Nick. 4/5 FEATURE INTERVIEW Hop growing a unique Nelson Bill Edwards: Life in Far North fits industry “I understand there are 54 scheduled cruise ship the Bill visits to the Bay of Islands this summer, so the 16/17 NORTHERN REGION region is living up to its history as a meeting place of cultures.” 6 NORTHERN REGION Cricket’s hallowed ground to be New life for Hokianga gem marked Among the great days out for children are the expeditions to the old rockwork fish trap in the Edwin at the crease 7 CENTRAL REGION Kerikeri inlet. It’s an opportunity to see how the Former substation now SOUTHERN REGION trap works, plus make implements to gut and apartment living Interns enjoy Heritage New cook the fish that are caught. Zealand work 8 NORTHERN REGION While in Northland you can download any of the six free Path to Nationhood app tours Drama at the factory 18 SOUTHERN REGION (heritage.org.nz/apps/path-to-nationhood) Symposium a success for iPhones, iPads or Androids and experience 9 CENTRAL REGION MAORI HERITAGE the early history and heritage of the region. Community and continuity keys Further south, the Waikato War Driving Tour Waitangi New Zealand’s first wahi to sustaining heritage app (thewaikatowar.co.nz) is also available tupuna to take you on a unique journey to 13 sites of 10 SOUTHERN REGION significance in the Waikato campaign. 19 CENTRAL REGION Goughs committed to Elsewhere, the Music on the Lawn event in the ’s rejuvenation Fine heritage building back in business New Year at Fyffe House in Kaikoura is always a 11 SOUTHERN REGION popular occasion. 20 NATIONAL FOCUS Hororata heritage on display “Fyffe House is a real gem of a place to visit. As Swags of Christmas goodies the photo in this article shows, it has the seal 12 CENTRAL REGION available of approval from locals in more ways than one. New windows lift St Joseph’s This seal jumped off the bank of the new wall by the verandah roof and took in the views before being ‘escorted’ by Property Manager Ann McCaw back to its rightful place in the sea. Members of Heritage New Zealand can visit its “It just goes to show there’s something a bit properties for free, visit heritage.org.nz. different at our properties, so come and visit.” For more information about upcoming events at CONTRIBUTORS: John O’Hare, David Watt, Rosemary Baird, Jamie Douglas. our properties please visit heritage.org.nz and search under ‘News and Events’. n

2 heritage.org.nz independent groups have. The more we work EDITORIAL together the more we can achieve. Heritage New Zealand’s strength is its nationwide reach, its experienced technical and professional staff, the influence it has as part of government and its position as regulator of archaeological provisions as defined in the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. We continue to manage and care for Working together 48 properties nationwide for the benefit of all New Zealanders. In addition, we work to find practical and pragmatic ways to conserve New philosophy a winner Zealand’s significant heritage places while taking into account owners’ interests. BRUCE CHAPMAN In this issue there are articles on the many different types of outreach Heritage New Zealand engages in. This is done in direct ‘WORKING TOGETHER’ was the theme at knowledge of, and a proven passion for, heritage and indirect ways, often as a support to local a very successful Heritage New Zealand and in their particular community or region. Recent heritage groups through promotion and Local Government Symposium I attended in examples of their work range from the Northern staff expertise, financial assistance and event Rangiora recently. While all the presentations Wairoa Genealogical Society capturing some of staging. Public interest in heritage continues were of great interest, it was City the history behind Dargaville’s buildings, to the to rise following the significant impact of the Council’s heritage policy planner Glen research and unveiling of interpretation signage Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 Hazelton’s who exemplified just what could be at the former Albert Hotel site in Hastings by and the subsequent discussions on what achieved when organisations work together. Historic Places Hawke’s Bay, to the commitment heritage can and should be retained. It is from of the Friends of Runanga Miners’ Hall to Glen’s presentation on Dunedin’s historic these communities that local heritage groups restore the Category 1 West Coast building, to warehouse precinct highlighted how the help drive the promotion and retention of Christchurch Heritage Limited purchasing and best results for owners of heritage properties, special places, identifying what buildings are relocating Shands Emporium in the central city, communities, councils and other interests important to them and why the community to the Friends of Old St Paul’s light and sound can be achieved through consultation, believes they should continue to be a valued show as part of Wellington’s 150th birthday planning, negotiation and pragmatic part of that community. celebrations as the capital, to the Otago/ forward-thinking. The regeneration of a once Southland office being a significant organiser Heritage New Zealand will continue forlorn part of the central city that features alongside the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, with maintaining and enhancing this ‘working significant 19th century industrial buildings, support from the Southern Heritage Trust, of the together’ philosophy. We will keep sharing and the clever adaptive reuse of them exhibition ‘Dunedin 1865: A City Rises’ to mark the the message we hear that New Zealand’s to reflect 21st century functionality, has 150th anniversary of the city. These examples are distinctive culture and heritage enriches resulted in significant economic, social and just a few among many. our lives, and that our heritage places are an heritage benefits for the city. integral part of our sense of place, identity While Heritage New Zealand is a nationwide Heritage New Zealand continues to promote and nationhood. n organisation, with more than 20,000 members working together with all organisations. We and offices in six towns and cities, it values the BRUCE CHAPMAN do this by hosting outreach events such ‘on the ground, in the community’ expertise CHIEF EXECUTIVE as at Rangiora, and through our daily work alongside owners, iwi, council staff, heritage groups and members of the public. Maintaining and enhancing bonds we have with heritage groups such as Historic Places Aotearoa Heritage New Zealand’s Board has approved the five general policy and other regional heritage organisations is statements required under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act very important for this organisation. Many 2014. Following a consultation process and hui, they relate to the administration heritage groups re-formed following the of the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero, National Historic Landmarks, disestablishment of branch committees as archaeology provisions, the role of advocacy, and management of properties cared Heritage New Zealand evolved to reflect for by Heritage New Zealand. The policies and a summary of submissions and our its status as a Crown entity. Among these responses are available at heritage.org.nz. heritage groups are advocates with a detailed

heritage.org.nz 3 FEATURE INTERVIEW

Where are you from? Q: I was born in and I’m a first generation New Zealander. My father was a prisoner of war in Poland. He was a British soldier who got caught at Dunkirk. He had five years as a slave labourer in Poland in a camp there. In 1942 lots of Kiwis started coming into the camp after being caught in Crete and North Africa. My father was very good at speaking German and so as a result he teamed up with the Kiwis and they survived. My grandfather was a publican in Manchester so all the Kiwis went back with my father (after being freed) and got rousingly drunk for a week. My parents decided to come to New Zealand because of the relationships that he’d struck in the POW camp. So I had these ‘uncles’ who had been involved with my father in those wartime experiences. I always say that the reason I came to New Zealand was because of Adolf Hitler. My parents were really keen on experiencing New Zealand so we always used to go on drives and stop at places like Rangiriri and learn about the history and heritage of the area. For us that was really important as first generation New Zealanders. How did you come to work in Q: heritage and archaeology? I’ve had an elongated apprenticeship. I originally studied agriculture and worked on farms throughout New Zealand and Australia. Then I worked in Cornwall on historic buildings doing stonemasonry. I came back to New Zealand and set up a masonry company. Then I studied Classics and History at Auckland University and got a job in the Canterbury Museum as an archaeological technician. Fish trapping at Kerikeri inlet is a favourite outreach Because I had building skills I helped build project for Bill Edwards. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) some of the dioramas – it was really fun. Then I got a job as the curator and property manager of Fyffe House. It is an amazing place because it’s a bicultural site and you’ve got this incredible breadth of history. The Life in Far North fits the Bill Kaikoura Peninsula has this incredibly dense archaeological landscape. As a result of those Bill Edwards is Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Area Manager, experiences I decided to do my Archaeology based in Kerikeri. Farming, stonemasonry, archaeology, property Masters in Otago. I was coming back to management and now staff management make for an interesting and Kaikoura when I got the call that there was a position for an archaeologist in Northland. I was exciting background where a passion for history and heritage shines an archaeologist for about five years and then I through. He talks with Rosemary Baird. became the Area Manager.

4 heritage.org.nz Bill and a group of children prepare to gut and cook fish. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

What is it like living in Northland? Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero), which I feed 50 or 60 people. We work with tangata Q: Since moving here I’ve done three really enjoy. It’s interesting when you dig down whenua and they korero about their tipuna years of te Reo. My kids and wife have Maori and bring out stories. We’ve recently listed a who used the trap. ancestry from the Chatham Islands. Last year building in Whangarei called the Butter Factory. What is special about Northland’s we did a tikanga marae as a family where we The Whangarei Youth Theatre did a play about heritage? went and stayed on 10 different marae over the people associated with the building. Q: What you have is a really interesting story of the weekends. It was just fantastic because They’re using the building as a multimedia people coming to a new land. There are all it gives you a realisation that there are two display area (see article on page 8). these very early names and archaeological worlds running parallel to each other – Te What’s a favourite project you’ve sites. There’s very early contact between Maori Ao Pakeha and Te Ao Maori. You realise worked on? and Europeans. The place where you get the incredible stories that come out from Q: One of the most fun things we’ve done is lots of early interaction is the Bay of Islands. this place. I think it allows you to be more the fish trap. There’s an old rockwork fish The other thing is you have a landscape of considerate and listen; to see that there’s trap in the Kerikeri inlet. The tide and fish exploitation – think of the massive kauri different ways of doing things and that one come in, the tide goes out, and if you block forests that are now all gone. I guess one of way isn’t better than the other. up the end you’re left with a few dozen the constraints we have here is it’s still a very What do you do in your role as fish. We have a couple of open days where economically deprived area. But because of Q: Area Manager? we use the fish trap so that children can that a lot of heritage is still intact. There’s a lot It’s really varied and interesting. I do a lot experience how people lived in the past. We of natural beauty here. You can easily look at of outreach to groups, talking about the have obsidian so they also get to make their sites and say they’re beautiful, but it’s when organisation. I’m also involved with listing work own knives. Then they gut the fish and cook you understand the stories behind them that (researching places for inclusion on the New them on a fire. We’re using old technology to you become more involved. n

heritage.org.nz 5 NORTHERN REGION “THAT’S NOT ONLY GREAT FOR HERITAGE, BUT IT ALSO HAS FLOW- ON EFFECTS TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY. THEY – AND OTHERS LIKE THEM ROUND THE COUNTRY – SHOULD BE HEARTILY CONGRATULATED.” – BILL EDWARDS

More recently used as a gallery with a studio apartment beneath, the 11-month building project has seen the gallery refurbished and a new two-storey office built with a design

reflecting the town’s character. Also, two

shops were formed with new shop fronts No 2 Parnell Street, Rawene. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) onto Clendon Esplanade and a bold colour combination chosen with the view from the Hokianga ferry in mind. The project is almost completed and The Wedge is fully occupied by three new New life for Hokianga gem businesses. Rawene’s economy is strongly tied to tourism. Rawene is enjoying a heritage renaissance as the two The attractiveness of the town, its setting and gateway buildings at the head of Parnell Street have its history are key assets in growing visitor been renovated in the past two years. numbers, but confidence in the future is needed to attract the investment required to safeguard its heritage buildings. Northland has IN COMBINATION, the work on No 2 and Called ‘The Wedge’ after its triangular its art, food and heritage trails, and the growth at the ‘No 1 Parnell Gallery’ over the road footprint, this two-storey waterfront building of eco-tourism, whakapapa tourism and appears to have had a remarkable effect on is a landmark in the heritage precinct. It has activity holidays such as cycling on Northland’s the town’s outlook. Such investment comes the benefit of street level access to both floors new cycle trail will hopefully encourage more with confidence in the future and many in the with the rising ground on the second frontage local businesses to emerge. community have reassessed how they feel onto Parnell Street. A single-storey shop also Owners like David and Gaynor are just what about the town in response to this. stood on the property at the higher level. towns like Rawene need, says Heritage New The new owners of No 2, Gaynor Revill and The Wedge has an interesting history. Photos Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards. David Truscott, had visited Rawene regularly from the 1800s show Rawene’s Custom “People like David and Gaynor are real visionaries over the past 15 years to stay with a close friend House once stood on the site. The current – they see the potential of a place like Rawene – a former Heritage New Zealand advisor – and building, dating from the late 1940s, has and are prepared to invest in it,” he says. had become aware of the town’s history and accommodated an array of businesses over unrealised potential. Being design professionals the years – many recalled by locals, including “That’s not only great for heritage, but it also has they were looking for a local presence and a time when it served as an office for the flow-on effects to the wider community and bought their unusual and interesting building young lawyer, David Lange. economy. They – and others like them round the about two years ago. country – should be heartily congratulated.” n

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Former substation now apartment living A unique memorial to early electricity generation in Wellington has been converted by its electrical engineer owner, Trevor Lord, of Christchurch, into an apartment. Trevor Lord outside his refurbished Wellington property. (CREDIT: MAARTEN HOLL/FAIRFAX NEW ZEALAND) TREVOR, WHO with his wife have been long-time members of Heritage New Zealand, opened the 90-year-old former The building provides evidence of the ONE TENANT, A Sydney Street substation building in involvement of local government in early Thorndon for tours in September, inviting electricity generation when electricity was a STRONG TRADE Wellington City Council and Heritage local concern, and before the development UNIONIST, IS SAID TO New Zealand staff, along with other of the national grid. It also reflects the HAVE HAD A PRESS invited guests, to learn about the $50,000 perception of the early 20th century that WHICH WAS USED TO earthquake strengthening work and to view municipalisation of public utilities was the the interior spaces. The Wellington City best means to deliver these services. PRINT ILLEGAL PRO- Council assisted with a Heritage Fund grant UNION MATERIAL The Thorndon property’s earlier tenants had for the strengthening work. The building was a part to play in New Zealand industrial and DURING THE 1951 brought up to 100% of new building code film industry history. One tenant, a strong WATERFRONT using carbon fibre mesh, run like a “cloth trade unionist, is said to have had a press sheet” over the walls which took a fortnight STRIKE. which was used to print illegal pro-union to apply and sets like rock. material during the 1951 waterfront strike. The former Category 2-listed substation In the 1970s Rob Prosser and Alister Barry building, up the road from the 1866 Category used the building as a base for Vanguard 1-listed Thistle Inn, is on the Wellington City Films. The old building served as their office, Although living in Christchurch, Trevor District Plan. It was built at a time when an occasional film set and editing facility. was born in Wellington and he loves the the council administered both electricity Several film makers, including “eccentric” building which he purchased generation and supply in the city and the of ‘Goodbye Pork Pie’ fame, used its editing from the Crown in 2013. He was a fan of use of electrical power was relatively new. suite. the substation gear that used to be in The substation fed power to government The substation remained in use for 67 years the building but “you wouldn’t get much buildings in that part of the city including until 1992 when its equipment was removed enjoyment from that in your living room.” Parliament. The design of the building is a and it was officially decommissioned. blend of several architectural styles, a mix of He is proud of the work that has been done Jacobean and Arts and Crafts, and the level The renovation work includes a roof garden, to achieve his goal of apartment living of decoration is unusual for such utilitarian private courtyard and a two bedroom and for the expert advice he received for buildings of the time. apartment. strengthening the building. n

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Drama at the factory Electrifying, original and brilliant were just three adjectives used by Whangarei theatre-goers to describe the opening night performance of Butter to Burlesque presented by the Northland Youth Theatre recently.

Members of the Northland Youth Theatre performing the show. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) AN ORIGINAL theatrical experience incorporating costumes, video, audio and fantastic acting, Butter to Burlesque began life as a research report which resulted in the listing of Whangarei’s former Butter Factory as a Category 2 historic place by Heritage New Zealand earlier this year. Thanks to the creativity and commitment of the Northland Youth Theatre’s Creative Director, Derek Simpson, and his team of talented performers, the research report was translated into an engaging piece of live theatre. “Butter to Burlesque used lighting and other technology to bring the stories behind the building to life,” says Derek. Today part of the Butter Factory building is used “We also made it a promenade performance as a bridal shop. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) with a sequence of different dramatic episodes playing out in several parts of the building – so the audience not only got to see the history of the building re-enacted, they From its earliest days as a butter factory – represent a time when there were no people also saw parts of the building.” through to its time as a furniture factory and around through to the stories illustrating the shop, a café and even a Swinging Sixties people and events that shaped the building, Billed as a tongue-in-cheek look at the history nightspot – the Butter Factory building has everyone was completely engaged,” he says. of the former Butter Factory building, Butter to played an important part in Whangarei life; as Burlesque took the audience on a roller-coaster Bill was initially a little surprised when he found well as being something of a poster child for ride of interactive experiences capturing the out that the report he’d researched and written adaptive reuse of historic buildings. many layers of history associated with the had become the inspiration for a theatrical building. Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Area production. Manager, Bill Edwards, attended the opening “The stories behind the Butter Factory “Then I thought ‘this is really great’. Even now night performance, and was enthralled. building are fascinating and it was great it’s still a bit hard to believe that the report to be able to share some of these with the “Right from the beginning, when the actors could have inspired such a brilliant piece of live audience,” says Derek. recreated birdlife and a forest setting to theatre.” n

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The Coles Joinery Factory in Onga Onga. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

“IN HIS TIME, Doug has been an employee it and constructed it, but also those who have Community and of the factory and provides an invaluable used and viewed it over time,” says Claire. first-hand account of how it operated day “Its existence testifies to past generations’ to day,” says Heritage New Zealand Central continuity keys experience of life and its continued presence Region General Manager, Claire Craig. transmits something of our experience of life to sustaining “There can be no better person to help the to future generations as well.” factory on its journey back to good repair Those whose voluntary efforts contribute heritage and full educational effect.” to the retention of highly significant At the heart of an ambitious project The building faces challenges ranging from historic places, or who help others to better to restore the Category 1-listed drainage adaptations, through building understand the value of the contribution these archaeology to extensive reinforcement and places make to people’s well-being, play a Coles Joinery Factory in Onga Onga repair. The role of the Onga Onga Historical critical role in socially sustaining New Zealand. are the dedicated members of the Society cannot be underestimated. Heritage New Zealand is working across the Onga Onga Historical Society led by “The organisation’s supportive ownership country to improve its connection to the Doug Simpson and Pauline Mackie. of this building provides a focal point endeavours that heritage volunteers are The building is an extremely rare for the receipt of funds and for planning making for our shared cause. We are hoping survivor of rural industrial heritage, arrangements,” says Claire. to see smaller groups supported through the development of networks that will “It is an example of how voluntary effort for as well as the font from which provide them with a heightened profile, more the conservation of the historic environment many other significant heritage opportunities to fundraise and gain members, is critical in efforts to secure New Zealand’s and increased exposure for event activity. buildings sprang, as the business heritage for future generations.” produced everything required for “Historic Places Hawke’s Bay’s Heritage Network Heritage conservation is the beating event on 18 November invited community the construction of a house from heart of the sustainable development groups such as the Onga Onga Historical surveys and plans, to bricks, timber equation because it combines economic, Society to consider the value of just such an environmental and social sustainability. And and glazing. approach. We hope to follow the progress of its secret ingredient for achieving that: it this and to understand more about how best embodies continuity. to continue supporting volunteer heritage “A heritage asset is a tribute to people, not only groups and networks of this type around the those who decided upon creating it, designed country in the months and years ahead.” n

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Tracy and Jamie Gough outside their new project. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

JAMIE GOUGH, current Christchurch city Goughs committed to councillor, always admired the building during his daily walks to his office. When he heard it Christchurch’s rejuvenation was on the market he mentioned it to his father, Tracy Gough, at dinner. The next evening father The elegant neo-Georgian building at 69 Worcester Boulevard in and son were so keen to view the site they set Christchurch’s central city has been sitting forlorn for months. Much out on a night-time mission with torches to scope out the building’s exterior. Within a few of the building is empty, with only a few downstairs rooms used days their offer was signed and accepted. Tracy’s as overflow meeting rooms by Canterbury Earthquake Recovery daughter, Rachel Koopman-Gough, is also Authority (CERA) employees. But now the building has received involved as an investor. a new lease of life. Members of the Gough family, well-known Built in 1928, the building has a Grade II heritage Christchurch property developers, paid $2.3 million for the building listing with the Christchurch City Council and a and are determined to save it for future generations. Category 2 listing with Heritage New Zealand. It was designed by Cecil Wood, and over the years has housed a women’s secretarial college, a lawyer’s office, doctors’ rooms and an English language school. Language International strengthened the building in 2006 and further upgraded the building in 2011 after the

10 heritage.org.nz earthquake. As a result the building is in good repair and has a strength rating of 69 percent SOUTHERN REGION under the new building standard. The Goughs are already fielding interest from businesses which see the building’s central location and heritage pedigree as a point of Hororata heritage difference. Once restored, the Goughs will be looking for boutique tenants who value the on display building and its history. VISITORS TO Hororata in Canterbury can The restoration is a passion project. now explore the region’s many heritage “We’re doing this for Christchurch and for sites with the help of the new brochure heritage,” says Tracy. ‘Heritage of Hororata and Beyond’. The beautifully illustrated brochure includes “It doesn’t actually stack up (financially) at the the history of the eight settlements which moment (and) we are having to put our hands make up the district, as well as information in our pockets.” on 13 heritage buildings and sites open to Jamie explains that with limited leasable the public. floor space and no car parking, the site was The brochure was developed and supported Val Brand and unattractive to investors looking for a quick by the Hororata Community Trust. Cindy Abigail Driscoll return. By offering car parking in the nearby Driscoll, events manager at the trust, with the new Gough Terraces parking building development started working on the project after being brochure. they were able to solve part of the puzzle. But approached by a group of local heritage (CREDIT: CINDY other losses will be made up over time. DRISCOLL) enthusiasts. It was a real team effort. “From my point of view and Dad’s, we have a The new “We met with as many of the heritage long-term commitment to Christchurch,” says brochure.

building owners as possible and got the Jamie. (CREDIT: HORORATA

context of how we thought the brochure COMMUNITY TRUST) “We’re not going anywhere. We have a real should look and what we wanted in it,” passion for the city and the region and we Cindy says. want to contribute to its future as well.” “Collectively people pulled together the The Goughs have plenty of ideas for the information on the townships and the restoration: window boxes with flowers, other points of interest.” “We’re planning to visit Coton’s Cottage, replanting greenery around the building, Terrace Station and Steventon Homestead,” The brochure features a diverse range of chandeliers and lighting the building’s exterior says Heritage New Zealand Outreach heritage places including: at night. Coordinator, Rosemary Baird. n Terrace Station, home of early Already the building is giving the Goughs a lot “Any profits from the tour will be donated to runholder and politician Sir John Hall of pleasure. the Hororata Community Trust to help fund n the caves and native bush of Washpen future heritage initiatives.” “I’m loving it being a family gig and doing it Falls with Dad,” says Jamie. The community group is working hard to n the impressive Lake Coleridge Power maintain regional interest in its heritage. On “Value isn’t always in dollar terms and I think Station, opened in 1914. 12 and 13 March 2016 the Hororata Heritage the purchase of this building is a reflection Weekend will see many of the properties open The response to the brochure has been of that. We’re going to have a heck of a lot of simultaneously for the first time. Family events overwhelmingly positive, with information value in enjoyment out of it.” will be a major feature and there are ideas for centres, bus companies and tourism Tracy is finding the building an inspiration for evening readings of settlers’ diaries and letters. operators requesting it. his art. He’s been drawing and painting the Cindy is excited about the possibilities. building since the purchase. Heritage New Zealand’s Canterbury/West Coast office in Christchurch has supported “With the support of the Hororata Community “A building like this is kind of like a fine wine. It Hororata’s heritage efforts. A members’ Trust and Heritage New Zealand we’ve got gets better with age,” he says. bus tour is planned in December which is some really good traction and we certainly “It’s special today but in 20 years’ time it will be focused on Hororata. don’t see this as just a brochure. This is even more special.” n definitely something we see as ongoing.” n

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New windows

lift St Joseph’s St Joseph’s Church was full for the dedication of the new windows. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

A dedication of new ‘glacier’ stained glass windows marked a remarkable step for a Pauatahanui (north of Wellington) church this year.

THE CATEGORY 1-LISTED St Joseph’s were removed and used as templates for the Families associated with the memorial Church, built in 1878, was full to overflowing new windows based on the images from the windows enthusiastically supported the work. of the descendants of the first families original catalogue. Over time, the original Each of the windows, a family memorial, associated with the church. They were there film had decayed to the point where the was blessed in turn. The blessing ceremony to mark the replacement of the original fragments fell away and lay in small heaps. concluded a long venture to keep the glacier film on glass with new reproductions. memorials alive. “There was no possibility of putting them “The windows now are fresh and colourful back together,” says Alison. St Joseph’s is the oldest Catholic church – just as they were when first installed,” says building still in use in Wellington and was “So after many years of concern and thought, Heritage New Zealand’s Alison Dangerfield. the first Catholic church building in the and three years of research, the glass of the 11 Porirua basin. Adjacent to the church is a “The family names can be read clearly and the memorial windows was replaced with replicas graveyard where a number of early settlers images depicted are sharp and clear.” of the original design. The opportunity has to the Pauatahanui area are buried. n been taken to correct three spelling mistakes.” The original 1893 internal memorial windows

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CENTRAL REGION The Tory Channel Leading Lights. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

The Arahura ferry leaving the Marlborough Sounds, with one of the leading lights in the foreground. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

Heritage New Zealand Central Region Area “IT WAS GREAT Lights provide Coordinator, David Watt, was privileged some TO OBSERVE THIS years ago to be on the bridge of the Cook Strait a safe maritime ferry, the Arahura, heading to Picton and was MANOEUVRE, AND TO able to view first-hand the crew lining the ferry SEE HOW IMPORTANT passage up with the leading lights. THESE LIGHTS HAVE “It was great to observe this manoeuvre, and to BEEN TO SHIPPING An impressive heritage feature see how important these lights have been to DOWN THE YEARS.” thousands of travellers crossing shipping down the years,” says David. – DAVID WATT Cook Strait by ferry are able to The Tory Channel Leading Lights are part see at the top of the of a coastal safety system erected by the are the Category 1-listed Leading Government in the 1880s, but have been excluded from the adoration accorded to Lights at Whenenui. in 1861 (as well as 13 landfall lighthouses). ‘proper’ lighthouses. But, to the people of the Marine Engineer, James Bolton, said that if Marlborough Sounds, and to all Cook Strait a landfall light was not approved for Tory ferry passengers, they are a vital part of the THE LIGHTS, directly inland of the heads at Channel, he favoured “the alternative of placing inter-island link. Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds, leading lights inside the entrance” tended by a have continued to assist the safe passage Tory Channel has been a route for European local resident. This is what happened in 1881. of shipping for over 130 years. They are shipping since at least 1827 when John Tory Channel has become one of the most positioned on the side of a hill and housed Guard established a whaling station just travelled waterways in New Zealand. David says in two identical timber pyramidal structures, inside the heads at Te Awaiti. Traffic out of the the Leading Lights are greatly appreciated by 151m apart, standing approximately 6.4m Marlborough Sounds increased after Picton the masters of the Cook Strait ferries. high and 3.3m square with a window on the was established in 1848, the Government’s front face at a mezzanine level. When a ship’s Waipounamu purchase of 1853-56 and the rise “Officers on the bridge do their best to point master aligns them entering Tory Channel the of farming and extractive industries. Marine out these maritime markers to passengers ship is able to make safe passage from Cook Department Captain Robert Johnson put Tory when negotiating their ships through the Strait into the channel. Channel on a list of five harbours to get a light channel entrance to Picton.” n

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‘Untidy Soldier’ a true monument to Kiwi diggers A cast bronze Kiwi soldier in Auckland has been surprising the public for more than 90 years.

THE ORIGINAL New Zealand sculpture – the First World War Memorial in Devonport’s Victoria Road Reserve, and a Category 2 historic place on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero – is in stark contrast with many other monuments around the country. “The statue is unusual in that it portrays a life-like New Zealand soldier in a realistic battle situation. Its realism and lack of formality earned it the affectionate nickname ‘The Untidy Soldier’, though it’s also known as ‘The Last Anzac’,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Heritage Adviser The Untidy Soldier in Devonport. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Registration, Martin Jones. “The Devonport soldier was a huge departure from what was considered the norm for war memorials after the First World War.” 1915 and saw active service in Gallipoli later Italian companies and which became the A public competition for the design of the that year. From 1916, Lynch served with mainstay of many community memorials in memorial was held, with the winner – Frank distinction in France and was awarded the New Zealand. Military Medal for acts of gallantry in the ‘Guy’ Lynch – announced in 1922. Lynch even wrote to the Prime Minister in field, later attaining the rank of sergeant. Lynch’s soldier was unusual with his ‘strong, 1924 commenting that “we have, studded bony’ New Zealand face and informal attire, “Lynch’s soldier represents a Gallipoli throughout New Zealand, presentments complete with untied shoe laces and hat in survivor about to be evacuated, and wears of supposed New Zealand soldiers utterly hand. Lynch was said to have commented clothes from various branches of the without type or character” – such was his on his soldier: “As he leaves his unfinished military service involved in the campaign, feeling. including cavalry trousers, infantry boots job, he takes a last look back at the heights, An identical cast of Lynch’s ‘Last Anzac’ and hat,” says Martin. and doffs his hat to the memory of his dead sculpture stands in Masterton’s Queen cobbers.” “In that sense he is a kind of ‘catch-all’ Elizabeth Park as the Wairarapa Soldier’s Lynch knew his subject. Born in Melbourne, representation of the Kiwi digger at Memorial. Lynch’s later work included his family had moved to Auckland. Frank Gallipoli.” figures that feature in the battle diorama ‘Pozieres’ at the Australian War Memorial in – or Guy as he was better known – joined Lynch’s design differed from the mass- Canberra. n the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in produced soldier statues that were made by

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Hop growing a unique Nelson industry In recent years a vibrant hop industry has re-emerged in the Nelson region. Although New Zealand hop exports make up less than one percent of the world’s hop harvest, the industry is worth more than $16 million to the New The Harvey Hop Kiln in Nelson (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Zealand economy.

THE HARVEY Hop Kiln and Worker’s Hut “IT WAS A GREAT “It was a great community, social event, at Mahana, Nelson, built in 1939 and 1944 COMMUNITY, SOCIAL something we all remember vividly as we have respectively, remain as significant features of grown older, playing our part contributing to a unique aspect of New Zealand’s industrial EVENT, SOMETHING an industry which has been something special heritage. Nelson is the only region in New WE ALL REMEMBER in the Nelson region,” says Eileen. Zealand in which hops are grown. VIVIDLY AS WE HAVE The Harvey Hop Kiln was used every season The Harvey Hop Kiln and Worker’s Hut stand GROWN OLDER, until 1982. Eileen says that since the closure on land which was part of an original Crown PLAYING OUR PART of their family business they have always had grant to George Harvey, one of the first CONTRIBUTING a close interest in the preservation of their Europeans to settle in the Mahana area. The kiln building and to record and display its farm is known as Willowdale, and George TO AN INDUSTRY history to visitors. and Cornelia Harvey’s original cob cottage, WHICH HAS BEEN “And we were especially pleased in 2010 to which has been restored as a Category 2 SOMETHING SPECIAL negotiate a covenant with Heritage New listed building, still stands nearby on George IN THE NELSON Zealand for its protection.” Harvey Road. This cottage, in which the Harveys raised their nine children, is on a REGION.” The history of hop growing in the region heritage trail and has many visitors each year. – EILEEN HARVEY-THAWLEY is fascinating. Following the first European settlement in the area in 1841, immigration The fourth generation of this family still continued from Europe. Of note among the own the land on which the Harvey Hop settlers were the English and Germans, many Kiln stands. Eileen Harvey-Thawley’s brother of whom brought hop seedlings so they Jim Harvey lived on the property until his could continue to brew and drink beer. The death in 2011. Eileen says the family had Nelson climate, with its lack of wind and large wonderful years in hop growing, hard work, amount of sun, was found to be just right for but lots of family and friends all coming hop growing, and so a thriving industry began together for harvests and to process the in 1842. The kilns were designed and built to hops. dry the harvested hops. n

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William and Cordelia Edwards playing cricket at Horotutu, close to where the first game of cricket was likely played in New Zealand. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)

Cricket’s hallowed ground to be marked The place where an epoch-making event in the history of New Zealand sport occurred will soon be officially marked by Heritage Northland.

THE GROUP of heritage volunteers are working with Heritage New “THE MATCH WAS ALSO INTERESTING IN Zealand and Focus Paihia to develop a plaque commemorating the first THAT IT WAS A TRULY BICULTURAL AFFAIR, recorded game of cricket played in New Zealand. WITH FAMILIES FROM THE MISSIONARIES Information from historical documents, including the early journals of AND TAI TOKERAU RANGATIRA TAKING Henry Williams and his reference to what appears to be the first mention of cricket in this country, places the first match at Paihia on the beach called PA RT.” Horotutu on 20 December 1832. Additional research by the late Ken Nobbs – BILL EDWARDS also confirmed the date and location of the game.

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Edwin Fairburn was just five-years-old when he took to the crease on that December day in 1832. He recalled the big event in his memoirs Maharatanga, written in the early 1900s. “There was great excitement about the new game to be played – I know I thought it had some connection with green insects with long legs on plants which my sister had told me were ‘Crickets’. “All the CM school boys were there … I was allowed to join in, but they drew a line in youthfulness at me and John Williams who was just three weeks my elder. I remember when my turn came Courtney Inch and Sarah Lawrence. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) … Mr W Williams who bowled to me saying we mustn’t be too hard on the youngsters – or something to that effect, delivered me a very nice gentle ball which I hit over the bank (about 11 yards off) on to the beach where it rolled down some distance Interns enjoy Heritage New on the hard sand – and I got a run – at which our side applauded – while the other side grumbled and called for short work to be Zealand work made of me. “The ball was thrown up to the opposite end bowler who Christchurch’s Heritage Week in October provided straightaway bowled me out – but I got a run in the first game of a great opportunity for Heritage New Zealand to cricket played in New Zealand.” n engage with a younger generation.

CANTERBURY/WEST COAST Outreach Coordinator, Rosemary Baird, collaborated with Erin Kimber of the McMillan Brown Library to stage an exhibition and evening event of quick-fire talks about Christchurch’s lost, rebuilt and future heritage buildings at the “The match was not your normal 11-a-side but was made up of a field University of Canterbury. estimated to have been between 40 and 50 people,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland Manager, Bill Edwards. Two University of Canterbury students also worked with Rosemary and Erin to make the event a success. Sarah Lawrence (English) and “The match was also interesting in that it was a truly bicultural affair, with Courtney Inch (Classical Studies and History) are part of the Bachelor families from the missionaries and Tai Tokerau rangatira taking part.” of Arts Internship programme, and they helped research and plan the The cricket gear used in the match was sent for by Reverend William exhibition, as well as organise catering and speakers. Williams. After it arrived at the mission, the two groups of students Rosemary was thrilled with their contribution. celebrated the end of school by playing a cricket match on the beach. “It was a pleasure working with Courtney and Sarah. They have been The next recorded match took place in 1835 at Te Waimate Mission Station so dedicated and really made my life a lot easier.” – the Heritage New Zealand property in Waimate North. The recorder of this event was none other than pre-eminent scientist Charles Darwin who Courtney and Sarah decided to do the internship to broaden their was staying at the Mission at the time. skills by working outside the usual lecture/exam environment. “What these accounts show is that Northland was where cricket began in “It has certainly given me some new perspectives on heritage New Zealand,” says Bill. buildings after doing research into their history,” says Courtney. “Cricket is enjoyed by tens of thousands of Kiwi fans today, and so it’s only “Each building has its own unique story and impact on the fitting that the place where it was first played in New Zealand is suitably community of Christchurch at the time.” marked.” Sarah also found it rewarding. It is hoped the plaque will be in place for summer. Heritage Northland “Even as someone who has lived most of their life in Christchurch, it’s Inc are keen to hear from any descendants of the players who took part definitely been an opportunity to learn about the city and its history.” in the first match so they can have the opportunity to attend the plaque unveiling. Descendants can contact Heritage Northland Inc by emailing Having the exhibition on the university campus gave many students [email protected] n the opportunity to visit and learn about Christchurch’s architecture. n

heritage.org.nz 17 SOUTHERN REGION SPEAKERS AND attendees enjoyed a day There were also some excellent speakers from of thought-provoking presentations on outside organisations, including Dunedin heritage planning, archaeology, adaptive City Council Heritage Planner, Glen Hazelton, reuse, earthquake strengthening and who captivated the audience with his talk heritage law. Heritage New Zealand Chief on the transformation of Dunedin’s historic Executive, Bruce Chapman, explained the key warehouse precinct. issues for heritage planners from a national “The future of Canterbury’s town and and political perspective, while Senior Legal settlements depends on linking culture, Advisor, Geraldine Baumann, presented on heritage and storytelling to present a Attendees at the symposium enjoy a break. the successful outcome of the Harcourts distinctive sense of themselves to residents (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) building case at the Environment Court in and visitors,” says Heritage Advisor Planning for Wellington late last year. Canterbury/West Coast, Mike Vincent. The symposium was also an opportunity for “For this to occur the relationship between Symposium a success local council planners to meet with Heritage Heritage New Zealand and local authorities New Zealand’s Canterbury/West Coast staff needs to be strong. The symposium and strengthen connections. Regional district The recent Heritage New confirmed that the momentum for heritage councils were well represented, with planners Zealand and Local Government adaptive reuse is continuing and that’s from Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri, something I’m proud to be a part of.” n Symposium at the Rangiora Hurunui, Waimate, Timaru, Kaikoura and Town Hall was a great success. Westland present.

MAORI HERITAGE

Waitangi Waitangi New Treaty House (CREDIT: Zealand’s first wahi HERITAGE NEW tupuna ZEALAND)

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has listed Waitangi as its first wahi tupuna.

“WAHI TUPUNA identify places that or sacredness to Maori in the traditional, spiritual, significance of the place to Maori and in are important to Maori for their ancestral religious, ritual or mythological sense. particular Ngapuhi.” significance and their associated cultural and “Wahi tupuna still have great significance to Waitangi is important as the place where the traditional values,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Maori however – but for values that may be modern bicultural state of New Zealand was Kaihautu, Te Kenehi Teira. different from those associated with wahi tapu, born, says Te Kenehi. “Although Waitangi has clear cultural and and that are connected to tupuna.” “Parallel to this runs a stream of Maori history, historical significance for all New Zealanders, it Waitangi National Trust Chief Executive Greg tradition and culture – shaped by the lives, is also a place of strong traditional associations McManus is delighted that Waitangi is New actions and decisions of many tupuna – that with many tupuna significant to Maori – and Zealand’s first wahi tupuna. spans many generations. The wahi tupuna Ngapuhi in particular.” formally identifies and acknowledges these “The Trust is hugely honoured that Waitangi Under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga ancestral connections and values that make has been given this recognition. As the Act 2014, wahi tupuna differ from wahi tapu in Waitangi so special. It also allows these most important historic site in the nation it that they do not necessarily adhere to the ‘tapu’ connections to be shared and celebrated.” n is appropriate to also recognise the special

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Fine Wellington heritage building back in business After months of hard work strengthening and conserving one of Wellington’s most revered heritage buildings, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage (MCH) has moved in to the former Public Trust Building (Category 1) on The former Public Trust Building on Lambton Quay. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND) Lambton Quay. Next year, a Jamie Oliver restaurant is expected to open on the ground floor. expectations of MCH. Many of the original “FROM A HERITAGE features remain, including floor mosaics and a POINT OF VIEW IT curved staircase on the ground floor, and the WIDELY REGARDED as one of Wellington’s Tonga stone and brick façade. The basement IS NICE TO WALK finest buildings, the baroque-style Edwardian will serve as storage and kitchen facilities for INTO A BUILDING building built in 1908 was put up for sale the planned restaurant above. by its previous owners in 2013 in need of AND SEE REALLY refurbishment. The subsequent conservation Ralph Roberts, Warren and Mahoney’s CLEARLY WHAT IS and restoration work have been a labour executive director, says the public will be THE OLD BUILDING of love for McKee Fehl managing director relieved to find many of the original features (AND) THAT IT HAS and property developer, Maurice Clark, and still present. for architects, Warren and Mahoney. Both BEEN WELL LOOKED “From a heritage point of view it is nice to walk have been widely praised for their work on AFTER.” into a building and see really clearly what is the the Public Trust Building and for their earlier old building (and) that it has been well looked – RALPH ROBERTS conservation and restoration on neighbouring after.” heritage building, the former Defence Department in Stout Street, now occupied The building’s far-sighted architect, John by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Campbell, was aware of the 1906 San Francisco Employment. earthquake when he designed the Public Trust façade to the new sheer walls. In addition, building. He persuaded the government of the stressing cables were run the length of the Heritage New Zealand provided funding day to allow it to have a steel frame for added building to clamp the two ends together. through the National Heritage Preservation strength. Maurice Clark’s construction firm has Incentive Fund it manages on behalf of “It has proved to be an extremely challenging worked to further strengthen the building, the the Government for a key project to repair engineering construction project, made more main feature being the construction of two thick structural cracks and resealing of the façade. difficult because of the heritage preservation reinforced concrete sheer walls anchored in The internal conservation work included the requirements. The design and construction bedrock and extending to the roof. The flooring reversal of earlier interventions to the building team can justifiably be very proud of the result had to be lifted and a concrete floor poured to and reinstatement of finishings to a level that and what we have preserved for Wellington for be firmly anchored into the brick and granite complements the building and meets the another 100 years or more,” says Maurice. n

heritage.org.nz 19 NATIONAL FOCUS Swags of Christmas goodies available Looking for something a little different for Christmas presents this year? Help is at hand through three different Heritage New Zealand outlets.

HIGHWIC (NEWMARKET, AUCKLAND), Old St Paul’s (Wellington) and the shop.heritage.org.nz online store have a range of gifts and stocking fillers not easily bought elsewhere. All three are very much open for business as part of the lead-up to the festive season. Highwic, for example, is looking particularly festive with its range of amazing retro toys and games that provide a real nostalgia hit for older kids at heart; and a fascinating allure for younger kids used to more digital distractions. “People see some of the authentic reproduction toys and games they used to play when they were children – and are blown away by the fact that many of the things they loved as kids, which were often passed down from their own parents or grandparents, are still available today,” says the Manager of Highwic, Cheryl Laurie. Toys range from retro wind-ups through to the more traditional wooden variety. The Highwic Christmas Shop also sells board games from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. “The games hark back to an era when families entertained themselves by playing together,” says Cheryl. “People are seeing that games like these are great for creating shared memories among families, and strengthening bonds – provided nobody cheats, of course!” An amazing range of Christmas goodies is available through all three Heritage New Zealand outlets, making Christmas shopping a whole lot easier. n Highwic’s fabulous Christmas Shop. (CREDIT: AMANDA TRAYES)

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