Preliminary findings of the 2009 review of the New Zealand Historic Places Act will help to focus the Historic Places Trust on its significant regulatory responsibilities while providing opportunities for more effective advocacy in local communities, Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher

A gracious homestead believed to be the second two-storey property ever to have been built in Taupo and now the only early 20th century one still standing on its original site, is for sale.

Feb 2010 All Events in Northland

Ooh Baby Baby @ The Centre at Kerikeri

currently on until Monday 1 February 2010, 3:00pm

Bay Of Islands Arts Festival 2010 @ Kerikeri

currently on until Sunday 28 February 2010, 7:30pm

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Murray Broadbelt, Neil Clements, and the reappointment of Heather Ayrton to the Lottery Northland Community Distribution Committee.

A five-way partnership is proving successful in identifying and updating archaeological sites in Wairarapa.

Local MP for Te Tai Tonga, Rahui Katene, is delighted at the initiative taken by Otakou runanga to investigate the viability of the Papanui Inlet being designated as a site of national significance.

Take note, cover and report - that's the message from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) to anyone that finds koiwi tangata (human remains).

Lyttelton and Banks Peninsula are proving popular hosts to events in this year's Beca Heritage Week which runs until 26 October.

Seven of the events over the next week will be happening on and around the Peninsula, offering a great choice of walks, talks and exhibitions.

Architect Ian Athfield has been appointed as to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Board, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today.

What is virtually a gold mining museum in Central Otago is being proposed for heritage recognition as an historic area by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).