Autumn 2017
MAORI HERITAGE
Tapuwae
imprint in print
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s Maori
Heritage Council was delighted to publish
Tapuwae, its 28-page statement on Maori heritage,
last month.
TAPUWAE, WHICH MEANS
‘sacred footprint’, identifies the
statutory functions the Maori
Heritage Council works within
under the Heritage New Zealand
Pouhere Taonga Act (2014), the
role of the Council, the value
of Maori heritage, aspirations
for Maori heritage, the listing
categories and other information.
Maori Heritage Council Chair
and Heritage New Zealand
Board Deputy Chair, John Clarke
(Ngati Porou, Ngapuhi), praised
the work of the current, highlyexperienced Council comprising
Richard Bradley (Rangitane ki
Wairau), Antoine Coffin (Ngati
Ranginui), Deputy Chair Naida
Glavish (Ngati Whatua), Wayne
Marriott (Pakeha), Patrick
McGarvey (Tuhoe), Kim Ngarimu
(Ngati Porou) and Ta Pita Sharples
(Ngati Kahungunu), and the input
from former Council members
and Heritage New Zealand Tira
staff for developing Tapuwae.
“The Maori Heritage Council’s
role is critical to Heritage New
Zealand’s positive engagement
with iwi, hapu and whanau,”
says John.
“Tapuwae articulates a clear
vision for how that can be
achieved, with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
being the foundation document
for Heritage New Zealand
Pouhere Taonga to work from.
The Council believes Maori
heritage places are taonga as
expressed in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
“As the introduction in Tapuwae
says, Maori heritage is New
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Maori Heritage Council Chair, John Clarke. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
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Contents
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CENTRAL REGION
Tapuwae imprint in print
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CONTENTS
Early picture theatres stand the
test of time
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EDITORIAL
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NORTHERN REGION
Heritage New Zealand Chief
Executive Andrew Coleman
Britomart buildings enjoy a
second life of luxury
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FEATURE INTERVIEW
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CENTRAL REGION
Atareiria Heihei: Proud to be
promoting Maori heritage
Engagement events draw strong
community response
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CENTRAL REGION
Excavation exciting and
educational for all involved
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SOUTHERN REGION
Nurses Memorial Chapel getting
best treatment possible
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NORTHERN REGION
Onehunga home full of
fascinating stories
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SOUTHERN REGION
Renovation of historic church at
Burnham Military Camp
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Positive future ahead for former
prison
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NORTHERN REGION
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga
well received
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Learning more about Tapuwae –
key points
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Tracking down and exploring the
Main Trunk Line
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Historic Area at Brunner enlarged
CONTRIBUTORS:
Jamie Douglas, John O’Hare, David Watt, Melissa Reimer, Karen Astwood.
Members of Heritage New Zealand can visit its properties
for free, visit www.heritage.org.nz.
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“HERITAGE NEW
ZEALAND OFFERS
TAPUWAE AS A
CONTRIBUTION TO THIS
COUNTRY’S DEVELOPING
SENSE OF NATIONHOOD
THAT TAKES PRIDE IN ITS
INDIGENOUS HERITAGE
AND ASSOCIATED VALUE
SYSTEMS.”
Zealand’s heritage. Heritage New Zealand
offers Tapuwae as a contribution to this
country’s developing sense of nationhood
that takes pride in its indigenous heritage and
associated value systems.”
With Tapuwae, the Maori Heritage Council
seeks to:
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Support kaitiakianga by whanau, hapu and
iwi with respect to their heritage places
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Increase the value all New Zealanders
ascribe to Maori heritage places so that it
is regarded as a taonga (treasure) of the
nation
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Protect and enhance places of Maori
heritage
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Develop an understanding of how Maori
heritage places can contribute to health,
well-being, culture and identity.
The first vision document was released in
2010 and developed by former members
of the Maori Heritage Council including Sir
Tumu Te Heuheu (Chair), Dr Charles Royal,
Michael Spedding, Waka Vercoe, Dr Merata
Kawharu, Gerard O’Regan, Dr Apirana
Mahuika, Manos Nathan, Jamie Tuuta,
Che Wilson and Dr Harry Allen.
Tapuwae is available to read and download, in
English and Maori, from www.heritage.org.nz.
For more on Tapuwae
please go to pages 10 and 11
EDITORIAL
ANDREW COLEMAN
A visionary
document
WE ARE VERY pleased to have made great
progress with the development of Tapuwae
and I acknowledge the guiding hands and
endorsement of the Maori Heritage Council, past
and present.
Tapuwae is indeed visionary – the importance
of the words “sacred footprint” cannot be
understated. It is about the past, the heritage
that develops from that and the place that it
creates for the future. It is about a deep meaning,
a connection and a living impression for others
to see and experience. Importantly, as Tapuwae
outlines, achieving the vision is a shared aspiration
with iwi, hapu and whanau critical to achieving
an increased value and deeper understanding of
Maori heritage. Our job is to make the vision of
Tapuwae real.
Tapu are well cared for and mirror the stories
told within the temple building. The road from
Temepara Tapu leads you to the main meeting
place of Marae Atea. This is a large grass area
encircled by the original Ratana family homestead
Orakeinui, the main marae building Te Manuao
and a stage area from where performances are
given regularly. Marae Atea is the central meeting
place for all of Ratana Pa.
History tells us that on 8 November 1918,
from the veranda of Orakeinui, TW Ratana was
visited by the Holy Spirit and it was this spiritual
encounter that was the source of healing powers.
Whare Maori is another building at Ratana Pa. It
is across the road from Marae Atua and is locked
and barred. Stored inside are the relics of TW
Ratana’s healing powers (spectacles, splints
and crutches) along with items that caused
harm (taiaha, tewhatewha, mere pounamu and
greenstone rocks). Whare Maori and the stored
items belong to TW Ratana’s descendants. The
stored items are assisted by the warning that bad
things would come back 10-fold if removed.
I have reflected on the importance of history and
heritage, something that allows us to reflect on
where the past “sacred footprint” takes us. Whare
Maori took me back to my first home, Taihape.
Whare Maori is the name on the building at
Ratana Pa. It was first erected late last century
as Te Ika a Maui in Turangarere, a short distance
away from Taihape. The whare and carvings were
built by the Ngati Tama hapu.
In 1921 the carvings on Te Ika a Maui were
transported and gifted to Ratana Pa by King Topia
of Ngati Tuwharetoa.
Using two separate whare Wirihana
constructed Whare Maori on the site where
it is today. Wirihana then placed the carvings
on Whare Maori, connecting Te Ika a Maui to
Ratana Pa.
In 1955 William Phillipps wrote in a publication
of Carved Maori Houses of Western and
Northern Areas of New Zealand a description
of the construct of Whare Maori. He wrote
that “the outer consists of a typical parata
head jutting out into the porch with the
neck and part of the body of the original
ridge-pole connected together as in certain
old Arawa houses, the neck being simply a
circular incision several inches wide to enable
the maihi to fit around it. The body is sawn
off a foot or two from the head, and then a
ridge-pole proper commences and runs the
length of the building. On this interior tahu are
two carved figures, from the porch of another
building. There are a number of carved
poupou inside the building”.
The visit to Ratana Pa allowed a deeper,
meaningful and personal understanding of the
history and heritage with a focus on whare of
Ratana Pa – it allowed the intent and vision of
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ANDREW COLEMAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Andrew Coleman, Kaihautu (Maori Heritage Team Leader) Te Kenehi Teira and
Kaiwhakatere (Senior Maori Heritage Policy Advisor) Trevor Himona outside the Whare Maori at
Ratana Pa. (CREDIT: HEENI COLLINS)
As we develop programmes that preserve,
conserve and protect heritage we constantly look
for great examples we can learn from.
Recently, along with a number of Heritage New
Zealand Pouhere Taonga staff, I visited Ratana Pa,
a place that strongly recognises Maori heritage
and spirituality and emphasises the importance
of people gathering and working together with a
shared reason. With its rich history and heritage
Ratana Pa is one of those places we can learn from.
You can’t help but be captured by the history, the
stories and the buildings of Ratana Pa.
As you arrive you are greeted by Temepara Tapu,
a grand temple adorned with symbols and
decorations. The gardens that surround Temepara
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FEATURE INTERVIEW
Proud to be
promoting
Maori heritage
Maori Heritage Advisor, Atareiria
Heihei, is part of Heritage New
Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s Maori
Heritage Team and is based in
Kerikeri. She talks with John O’Hare
about life as a pouarahi covering
the Northland region.
Q:
How long have you worked for
Heritage New Zealand and what
got you interested in the position?
I’ve been here for 16 years and I enjoy
it because I’ve always had an interest in
history, our stories and people. And it was an
opportunity at a time when I needed one, so
I took it and am still here today.
Q:
Have you lived in Northland all
your life? What do you like most
about the area?
Yes, I was born at Mokau Beach, a little place
just north of Whangarei. I love the beaches,
the forests and the people. I am Ngapuhi,
Te Rarawa and Ngati Wai – so of course the
north is the centre of the universe to me.
Q:
What does heritage mean to you?
It means a variety of things in my
job. It is the story of the lives of the people
who have come before us. Sometimes these
stories change the world on a large and
important scale, and sometimes these stories
have a direct impact on everyday people
and everyday lives. In a personal sense it
connects me and my family to our tupuna.
Q:
Why is Maori heritage in particular
so important for us as a country?
Maori heritage defines the indigenous
people of this country, their lives and culture.
We still face struggles today but the work
Atareiria Heihei at Antrim House in Wellington where she was kaikaranga for
Chief Executive Andrew Coleman’s powhiri. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
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our Maori Heritage Team does around the country helps not
only retain those stories but bring them to life for everyone
to appreciate, understand and enjoy. I’m really proud of my
Maori heritage and believe this is the point of difference that
New Zealand has to any other country in the world.
Q:
What are some of the particular rewards working
in the field of Maori heritage?
It’s really knowing that I – and the Tira – have done a job well;
that we have empowered our own people to have an interest
in and look after nga taonga tuku iho (the gifts handed down)
for many generations to come. I hope that my grandchildren
and future generations will also share and understand these
taonga.
Q:
Atareiria takes great satisfaction from her job based in Kerikeri.
(CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
What are some of the challenges working as a
pouarahi in Northland?
There are a variety of challenges. Some of these occur
through policies and protocols and also the resources we
have to do the job. Other challenges can be through a
misunderstanding or misinformation about Maori heritage
and Maori in particular. Sometimes it can be challenging to
work within Te Ao Maori itself with all the same issues but in a
slightly different context. I still find it rewarding nonetheless.
Q:
What have been some of the highlights of your
role?
Going to Nara in Japan for the Wood Conservation Course
was the best experience. My father went to Japan with the
J Force in 1945 and so it was really touching for me to have
that personal connection of following my father’s footsteps
overseas.
Q:
What does your whanau think of the work you
do?
My whanau are very proud of me. My husband always
introduces me as the Maori Heritage Advisor, Northland, for
Historic Places Trust. He still hasn’t come to grips with our
name change yet to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
My children – and now my grandchildren – have basically
grown up with me being in this role so they think it is normal,
but also think it’s pretty cool too.
Q:
What inspires you about your role?
I am passionate about my own heritage. I believe that
all things that pertain to Maori heritage are important. I am
extremely proud and inspired by my tupuna who travelled
across the oceans to arrive and settle this vast, wild and
varied new land called Aotearoa.
Q:
Atareiria welcomes guests to Antrim House at the powhiri.
(CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
How important is it for all New Zealanders to
learn and understand Maori history and culture?
It is very important to all New Zealanders, not just Maori,
as this is the history of this beautiful country which is your
home. It is not a tale from anywhere else but here. If you are
proud to be a New Zealander and proud of your home then
embrace it. Maori history and culture is your story too. n
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Archaeologists Ivan Bruce, sixth from left, and Kathryn Hurren (Heritage New Zealand), third
from right, with Puketapu hapu members at the Hawetaone papakainga. (CREDIT: IVAN BRUCE)
CENTRAL REGION
Excavation exciting and
educational for all involved
A significant archaeological site at Hawetaone, near Bell Block, New Plymouth,
was the scene for a recent exciting excavation, enabling those involved to
learn more about a papakainga dating to the mid-19th century.
HAWETAONE (WHICH TRANSLATES to
half way town), between Waitara and New
Plymouth, was a settlement occupied during
the 1850s when New Plymouth was beginning
to expand. It was originally set aside as a Maori
reserve in 1854 for Rawiri Waiaua, a rangatira of
the Hua division of Puketapu hapu and an ally
to early colonial settlers.
An excavation of the Hawetaone site,
following an archaeological authority from
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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, was
undertaken by consultant archaeologist, Ivan
Bruce, of New Plymouth, in collaboration
with Heritage New Zealand Central Region
archaeologist, Kathryn Hurren, and members
of the Puketapu hapu who also assisted in the
archaeological work.
The archaeological excavation identified a
small area of the Hawetaone papakainga, in
which food storage pits, fragments of
19th century artefacts and cooking areas were
found that tell a story of the papakainga, its
settlement, use and abandonment.
For the members of the Puketapu hapu who
participated in the excavation the experience
was important on many levels. Ivan Bruce
says the excavation provided an insight into
aspects of the daily life of their tupuna in a
hands-on way that isn’t commonly available.
of planning in their layout and indicative of a
village under the control of a rangatira.”
Ivan says several conclusions could be drawn
from the archaeological dig.
“Firstly, the excavation demonstrates that
Hawetaone was at one time a highly
organised and productive kainga, producing
large quantities of crops (probably kumara)
that required extensive storage.
The Hawetaone excavation site. (CREDIT: IVAN BRUCE)
“To excavate storage pits and handle
objects used by their ancestors was, for
most, a visceral experience, and as a Pakeha
archaeologist, something I found quite a
privilege to be part of,” says Ivan.
“Being involved in an excavation also provides
practical experience for the hapu about what
an archaeological excavation is all about,
and the role of archaeologists and Heritage
New Zealand staff in implementing heritage
legislation. I believe the excavation of the
site was also an opportunity for the hapu
to consider their stories of the site and the
area in general. Oral histories were aired
throughout the excavation which acted as a
focus point for wider discussions.”
The archaeological excavation recovered
only a portion of the Hawetaone site, most
of which is likely under housing constructed
alongside Devon Road during the 1940s
and 1950s. Because of this, Ivan says, it isn’t
possible to determine the size of the kainga
and its population from the excavation.
“The artefacts recovered included fragments
of mid-19th century ceramics, pipe stems and
bowls, broken fragments of iron go-ashore
pots, and bottle glass (largely case gin). All
artefacts have been broken or damaged by
later ploughing and were recovered from the
fill of the storage pits or as surface objects in a
secondary context. Many of the artefacts are
identical to items found during excavations
of the contemporary and nearby sites of
Te Oropuriri and Hoewaka (Bell Block) and help
to identify the pit features as belonging to the
Hawetaone kainga of 1854 to 1860,” says Ivan.
“The excavation uncovered a series of food
storage pits, carefully set out in rows. The
features were nearly identical, and consisted of
rectangular pits with central rows of post lines
that would once have supported an A frame
overhead roofed structure. The pit features all
have an entrance step on the side, with each
line of pits having the entrance on the same
side. The layout of the pit features is highly
systematic and ordered, indicating a high degree
“The contents of the storage pits may have
been for the use of Hawetaone inhabitants, or
possibly traded with the burgeoning European
population in New Plymouth. The trade with
Europeans is evident by the historic European
artefacts found during the excavation.
“Secondly, it is equally clear that this
productive phase came to an immediate close
as the Puketapu feud (an inter-tribal issue over
proposed land sales) began. The pits were
abandoned and quickly backfilled, possibly to
prevent them being used as rifle pits during
the ensuing conflict.
“For the Puketapu hapu, the excavation raises the
profile of Rawiri Waiaua and serves as a reminder
of the price paid by the hapu for the initial
prosperity derived from the early association
with the Pakeha colonists. For the wider
community, the excavation is an opportunity
to reflect on our shared heritage and its place
in the face of our current drive to prosperity
through land development,” says Ivan. n
Excavation work at Hawetaone. (CREDIT: IVAN BRUCE)
Steve Bielby in one of the box seats at the St James Theatre. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
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SOUTHERN REGION
“ITS SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE
AS A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE
MEMORIAL WILL NOW BE
ENSURED FOR VISITORS,
SPECIAL EVENTS
AND AS A PLACE OF
CONTEMPLATION.”
– DAVE MARGETTS
commemorate pioneering nurses, including
Sibylla Maude, who set up the first district
nursing service in New Zealand, now known as
Nurse Maude and still operating today.
The Nurses Memorial Chapel in Christchurch. (CREDIT: CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL)
Nurses Memorial
Chapel getting best
treatment possible
A much loved, historically and aesthetically
significant late Gothic Revival chapel in Christchurch, which was
damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes, will be fully restored and
seismically-strengthened and reopen to the public next year.
THE NURSES MEMORIAL CHAPEL on the
grounds of Christchurch Hospital was originally
built to commemorate 10 New Zealand
nurses who died when the British troop ship
Marquette was torpedoed by a German
submarine in the Aegean Sea in 1915. Three
of the nurses killed trained at Christchurch
Hospital. The chapel came to honour all New
Zealand nurses who died in World War I and II
and during the 1918 flu epidemic.
The chapel was designed by architect John
Goddard Collins who was also responsible
for Canterbury College’s later expansion
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(c.1905-23), Nazareth House (1909-39), the
Sign of the Takahe (1918-46) and much of
Christchurch Hospital. It opened in 1928
and is Category 1-listed on the New Zealand
Heritage List/Rarangi Korero. The chapel and
setting is also scheduled as Highly Significant
in Christchurch City Council’s district plan.
The chapel has architectural and historical
significance. Its interior is extensively timbered
and boasts carvings in oak by Frederick Gurnsey
and Jake Vivian. Nine richly-coloured, beautiful
stained glass windows, four by English artist
Veronica Whall, are another prize feature. They
Historically, it is New Zealand’s first hospital
chapel and a fount of memorials to local,
national and internationally known medical
women and men. The small museum located in
the west vestry contains historical photographs
and nursing and medical memorabilia.
“It’s a building that has survived against the
odds,’’ says Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel.
“Two previous hospital boards in the 1970s
and 80s proposed to demolish it, after which
a heritage protection order was signed. It
came into council ownership with the council/
hospital land swap in 2009. Then it survived the
major earthquakes of 2010-11.”
Intrusive investigation work on the chapel
commenced late last year to determine the
full extent of work required to strengthen and
restore it. Work is underway and Christchurch
City Council’s Heritage Rebuild Programme
Manager, Richie Moyle, says there will be an
official reopening.
“The chapel has survived the major earthquakes
relatively well as a well-constructed brick
building,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Advisor
Architecture and Conservation, Dave Margetts.
“Its social significance as a publicly accessible
memorial will now be ensured for visitors,
special events and as a place of contemplation.”
Dave has provided advice to the Friends of the
Nurses Memorial Chapel, helping to secure
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Onehunga home
full of fascinating stories
Recent improvements to an historic house
in Onehunga, Auckland, revealed fascinating
archaeological insights.
THE HOUSE IS on land that incorporates
evidence of pre-European occupation – a
substantially intact Maori midden – rare in this
intensively subdivided landscape. There are
also remnants of early pastoral farming.
Evidence also suggests that part of the existing
house dates from the 1860s, earlier than
previously thought.
“The site reflects a continuum of settlement by
Maori and Pakeha,” says Heritage New Zealand’s
Mid Northern Archaeologist, Bev Parslow.
“Details of this have been captured in a
report by archaeologist, Dr Caroline Phillips,
produced as part of the archaeological
authority process.”
A shell midden found on-site is likely to date
back to the 1600s. The site is believed to have
been part of a wider terraced area where
shellfish from nearby Manukau Harbour were
gathered, cooked and eaten.
From the 1840s Onehunga was an important
colonial port, and became a settlement for the
Fencibles – a volunteer defence force – from
1848. It is likely that the evidence of fencing
which was found, a ditch and bank feature
used with hedging, dates from this period.
The first name on the title for the Onehunga
site was David Nathan in 1857, though the
earliest part of the house is thought to have
been built by the subsequent owner, George
Mill, who acquired the land in 1865.
Building techniques used in the older part of
the house suggests construction took place in
the 1860s, with the later part of the house built
around 1900. Successive owners have made
further updates.
The architectural style of the original building
– consisting of a symmetrically arranged
Georgian-styled façade with a cross gable roof –
also reflects a style popular in 1860s Auckland.
(ABOVE LEFT) The property in Onehunga
with a history as long as human settlement in
Auckland. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
(ABOVE) Original kauri roofing dating back to
the 1860s. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
Another clue was the use of a ridge beam in
the ceiling rather than a ridge board, which
also places construction in the 1860s. The use
of Ewbank nails indicates a date range from the
1830s through to the 1880s.
“The bigger story is reflected in the
archaeological evidence that was uncovered
on the site,” says Bev.
“Essentially, what we have is the story of
Auckland settlement encapsulated in this
Onehunga backyard.”
Owners Catherine Somerville-Frost and David
Frost have lived in the house for six years and are
delighted to gain new insights into its history.
“The property and house have a lovely feeling
to them, which visitors often comment on,” says
Catherine.
“It is interesting to see how different families
have put their stamp on it over the years. We’ve
also been able to fix up some of the issues with
the house and make it more suitable for modern
family living, while still being sympathetic to the
fabric and character of the building.” n
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Heritage New Zealand’s Maori Heritage Council, from left, Sir Pita Sharples, Kim Ngarimu, Wayne Marriott, Antoine Coffin,
Richard Bradley, Naida Glavish, Patrick McGarvey and John Clarke (Chair). (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
Learning more about Tapuwae – key points
Tapuwae means ‘sacred footprint’. The Maori Heritage Council uses this term to symbolise the Maori
heritage ‘footprints’ in the landscape. It is also used to communicate the idea that we can look back to
where we have been as we move forward, taking more steps. Tapuwae articulates a vision for Maori
heritage. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga offers Tapuwae as a contribution to New Zealand’s
developing sense of nationhood that takes pride in its indigenous heritage and associated value systems.
WHAT IS MAORI HERITAGE?
Maori heritage is central to New Zealand’s unique identity. It is
New Zealand’s earliest heritage. The ‘footprint’ of iwi and hapu
life and culture since the first arrivals in Aotearoa some 800
years ago, it is substantial and touches all parts of our country.
Maori heritage is imbued with mana and spirituality that endure
through generations. It lives on through relationships of people
and place.
Maori heritage places give meaning and prestige to the history,
traditions, culture and identity of whanau, hapu and iwi.
They include sacred and historic sites, ancestral places, tribal
landmarks, cultural landscapes, and built heritage features such
as marae and church buildings, structures and monuments.
Conservation work at
Kikopiri Marae, Ohau.
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STATUTORY ADVOCACY –
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
Maori communities have an enduring legacy of environmental interaction,
use and development.
Utilisation of natural resources was and continues to be balanced against
the obligation to ensure sustainability of resources for future generations.
The importance of sustainable management of Maori land-based and built
heritage is recognised by Maori communities.
Te awa i Manukau house at Whakarewarewa. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
The Council supports this approach and applies the principles of
sustainability in its decision-making on resource management issues relating
to Maori heritage places.
Statutory advocacy in support of whanau, hapu and iwi on Resource
Management Act-related matters is an important aspect of Heritage New
Zealand's role.
MAORI BUILT HERITAGE
Maori built heritage is an important part of New Zealand’s heritage.
Wharenui, wharekai, wharekarakia, pataka, pou haki, tohu
whakamaumaharatanga, and waka are unique expressions of Maori
and New Zealand’s cultural identity.
The Council has, through its Maori Built Heritage programme,
encouraged the participation of local communities in the process of
conservation to enable specific approaches to be developed and led by
those communities.
Maori heritage is foundational and central to all New Zealand heritage.
Maori heritage has largely been underestimated and undervalued by
wider society. For Maori communities, it is a precious heirloom to be
preserved and protected.
The Maori Heritage Council wishes to replace the sense of isolation of
Maori heritage as a sideline of the nation’s life, culture and consciousness
with an understanding of its value to New Zealand overall.
IDENTIFYING MAORI HERITAGE
ARCHAEOLOGY AND MAORI HERITAGE PLACES
Archaeological sites, whether or not they are identified or recorded,
have, in the first instance, protection under the Heritage New Zealand
Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.
Heritage New Zealand is empowered by the Act to exercise regulatory
authority (kawanatanga) regarding archaeological sites. It is a crime
to modify or destroy an archaeological site without authority from
Heritage New Zealand to do so.
Most archaeological sites in New Zealand are associated with
places of Maori migration and settlement. They reflect successive
patterns of land use and occupation, providing a sense of layers of
history. In this regard, Heritage New Zealand, principally through the
Council, maintains an inclusive approach to relationships with Maori
communities associated with archaeological sites within the area
of another hapu or iwi. It recognises and acknowledges the mana
whenua status of hapu and iwi, in the first instance, but also needs to
work with other parties who have a demonstrable association with
particular archaeological sites.
The work of the Maori Heritage Council is largely focused on the recognition
and promotion of Maori land-based and built heritage. The entry of Maori
heritage places on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero is an
important means of achieving this and is carried out in partnership with
whanau, hapu and iwi. In its work, the Council acknowledges the mana of
Maori communities in relation to their heritage places, their taonga.
The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 provides for Maori
heritage places to be entered on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi
Korero as any one of the following:
• wahi tupuna
• wahi tapu
• wahi tapu area
• historic place of interest to Maori
• historic area of interest to Maori.
Places of outstanding national heritage value can be included on the list
of National Historic Landmarks/Nga Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ona
Korero Tuturu. The Maori Heritage Council is consulted regarding Maori
heritage places but the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage makes the
determination to include a place on the National Historic Landmarks list
after consultation with the Minister of Maori Affairs.
Memorial plaque at Toitu Tauraka Waka, Dunedin. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
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CENTRAL REGION
Tracking down
and exploring the
Main Trunk Line
The original Hapuawhenua Viaduct (left) and the 1987 viaduct (foreground)
from the Ohakune to Horopito Coach Road. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
Train is generally the preferred mode of travel for Heritage New Zealand’s Central Region heritage advisor,
Karen Astwood. But there is one thing that going by road through the central North Island has in its favour –
great views of the region’s engineering heritage, as she writes.
“THERE ARE MANY remarkable North Island
Main Trunk (NIMT) structures right next to
the state highways between Hunterville and
Taumarunui. Others need a slight diversion
which is well worth the extra time and are a
good opportunity to stretch the legs.
“When travelling north, the Makohine Viaduct
is just before Ohingaiti and a Category 1
historic place. Designed by important engineer
Peter Seton Hay, it is an impressive start to the
nearly 200 kilometres of driving, rest-stopping
and taking in places in Heritage New Zealand’s
NIMT Historic Area. This bridge’s completion
in 1902 marked a major milestone in the NIMT
construction project which was eventually
completed in 1908 after 23 years of toil and
expense. Like many of the engineering feats
along the way, the Makohine Viaduct has
an associated rest stop and Institution of
Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)
plaque recognising its engineering heritage
importance.
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The Makatote Viaduct being painted in 2015. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
“If you have time for a longer stop, consider
walking or cycling the Department of
Conservation’s Ohakune Old Coach Road
track. From this remnant of the NIMT’s
construction period you get a close up view
of the remarkable and elegant Hapuawhenua
and Taonui Viaducts. These curving structures
were bypassed in the 1980s and the design of
the railway’s current Hapuawhenua Viaduct
– also included in the NIMT Historic Area and
seen from the Coach Road – is a concrete
reinterpretation of the original structures.
“Fleeting glimpses are generally what those
travelling at 100 kilometres per hour get of the
next Hay viaduct, the Mangaturuturu Viaduct,
but there is no missing his Makatote Viaduct.
Once described as an ‘Eiffel Tower among
viaducts’, this structure takes the direct route
across a deep gorge. However, the long way
around by road provides excellent opportunities
to view the bridge. There are rest stops at either
end – one is beneath the southern piers, where
you get a good appreciation of the structure’s
impressive 79 metre height, while the other
is on the hill above and an excellent place to
trainspot. Great care has been taken to retain
this structure, most recently with a two-yearlong, $13 million, painting and repair project
to extend its life for at least another 50 years.
The brand new red paint job is striking and
was chosen because the colour is traditionally
associated with iconic steel heritage bridges.
“More Category 1 railway features are in store
for those traveling further north, including the
Raurimu Spiral – another rest stop opportunity
– and the Matapuna Bridge, just south of
Taumarunui, where cars and trains jostled for
position until the current highway bridge over
the Whanganui River was built.
“The NIMT Historic Area encompasses many
more places to check out on your car trip,
including the Tangiwai Disaster and Last Spike
memorials and a coffee opportunity at National
Park Railway Station’s café.
“Advertising encourages you to take a break
and take the train, but road gives you a chance
to take breaks to appreciate and explore railway
heritage,” says Karen. n
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SOUTHERN REGION
The Brunner Beehive coke ovens.
Close up detail of brickwork at Brunner.
(CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
(CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
Historic Area at Brunner enlarged
The boundary of the Brunner Coal Mining Remains Historic Area has
been extended to more fully tell the story of the iconic West Coast
industry. The name has changed too, and it is now known as the
Brunner Mines Historic Area.
FOLLOWING A COMPREHENSIVE review
by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
the boundary has extended to the north
and north-west to include mining features of
Coal-pit Heath, Coolgardie, St Kilda, Pig and
Whistle and North Brunner.
“As a result the Brunner Mines Historic Area
now includes more archaeological features
which more fully tell the story of the site,”
says Heritage New Zealand researcher, Robyn
Burgess, who was involved in the review.
The Brunner Mines Historic Area, located on
and connecting the north and south banks
of the Mawheranui/Grey River, north-east
of Dobson and Taylorville, tells the story
of the development of the vast operation
that began in the 1860s. It was once New
Zealand’s largest coal mining area, supplying
most of the country’s fuel and power.
This historic industrial complex grew
dramatically once mining commenced in the
1860s, with expansion and change through
until the early 20th century. In addition
to coal mining, coke, firebricks and other
products were manufactured here from the
1860s until the 1940s.
“With a history of fluctuating outputs
and viability, accidents and incidents,
closures and re-openings, expansion and
abandonment, the Brunner Mines Historic
Area provides an understanding of what
coal resource development was all about,”
says Robyn.
“The review process added greatly to
our knowledge of the area and now that
information can be passed on.”
Heritage New Zealand archaeologist, Frank
van der Heijden, says the Brunner Mines
Historic Area connects previously recorded
archaeological sites and now more fully
conveys what went on in the area.
“The review really acknowledges the
importance of the area’s rich social history
and also that it is a group of significant
archaeological sites.”
The historic area now encompasses
approximately 149 hectares. While it has
been extended significantly to the north,
the main area for visitors remains the wellinterpreted areas either side of the Grey River,
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(ABOVE LEFT) Taihape’s Majestic Theatre.
Early picture
theatres stand
the test of time
Picture theatres have been the
lifeblood of towns and cities
for generations. Many theatres
have come and gone, but there
are survivors which passionate
theatre-goers and heritage
advocates have fought hard to
keep alive.
THERE ARE A number of picture theatres
built prior to 1920 still operating. The Victoria
Theatre (Category 1) at Devonport, Auckland,
was constructed in 1912. It followed the first
purpose-built movie theatre, the Kings, in Dixon
Street, Wellington, built in 1910. The Kings was
demolished in 1986 in the wave of building
demolition that occurred in the capital in that
decade. The King Edward Theatre in Dunedin
(Category 2), which opened in 1914, is the oldest
surviving purpose-built picture theatre in that city.
The Theatre Royal (1915) in Raetihi (Category 2)
is one of a group of picture theatres in
central New Zealand built during World War
I which has survived due to the fundraising
and conservation efforts of the Waimarino
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community. Phyl Cameron, from the Theatre
Royal Trust, says the passing of years had
seen the building fall into a state of disrepair
and its use declined. The theatre had its last
film showing in 1994 after which local efforts
concentrated on establishing a community
centre in the building. In 1997 the Theatre Royal
Trust purchased the building for this purpose.
“Years of work have gone into the restoration of
the Theatre Royal,” says Phyl.
“The local community has supported
numerous fundraising efforts and activities
to help bring this theatre back to life. The
formation of the Phoenix Players, who perform
three times a year, has provided a steadier
income to cover health and safety costs and
some administration.”
Down the road in Taihape is the Majestic
Theatre (Category 2). Built in 1917, this
theatre was nearly lost to demolition in the
late 1990s. The hero was the late Pam Collier
who spearheaded the raising of sufficient
money from Taihape businesses to pay off the
demolition contractor. A lot of voluntary work
and endless fundraising has seen the Majestic
Theatre endure. It continues to provide a
home for a range of community functions as
well as film screenings for locals and visitors.
The theatre has recently reopened with digital
screenings. Theatre manager, Simone Simpson,
says the theatre can only survive if the
community back it with their attendance.
“We have been forced to keep pace with the
film industry’s progression from projectors to
(ABOVE RIGHT) The Murchison Theatre is still
going strong nearly 100 years after being built.
(ABOVE) Dannevirke’s Regent Theatre.
(CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
digital screenings, and it has taken us three
years to raise the money for this conversion,”
says Simone.
For another 1917 theatre, the Paramount
(Category 2), Wellington’s oldest surviving
picture theatre, the future is less certain. The
Paramount is on the market and has been
earmarked for development as a boutique
hotel. Throughout the years the Paramount has
adapted and grown as a theatre without losing
the special character it is known and loved for.
The Murchison Theatre (Category 2) in the
South Island, built around 1920 and located
on the main street of the town, was primarily
used for many years as a picture theatre and
as such it brought the world to this isolated
district. Today it is a functioning community
performing arts hall.
The Arcadia Theatre (Category 2), known as
the Regent, in Dannevirke, is the last of the
pre-1920s picture theatre survivors. Built in
1919, it is an early example of the Spanish
Mission style that became popular in Hawke’s
Bay after the 1931 earthquake. This theatre
has faced many challenges, with threats of
demolition and/or conversion. However, it
remains a loved picture theatre in the heart of
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Australis House and the Nathan Building in central Auckland. (CREDIT: COOPER AND COMPANY)
Britomart buildings enjoy a second life of luxury
Two landmark historic buildings in Auckland’s Britomart precinct are enjoying a second life
as luxury accommodation, office and retail space.
AUSTRALIS HOUSE – LISTED with Heritage
New Zealand as a Category 1 historic place
– and the adjacent Nathan Building have
become highly desirable inner-city real estate
following restoration and refurbishment work
which has made both buildings commercially
fit for business, while retaining key heritage
features.
“Work was carefully undertaken with guidance
from heritage architects and Heritage New
Zealand,” says Dave Bensley of Cooper and
Company who was closely involved with the
project.
“The result has been two buildings that retain
their heritage character while still footing it in
the real world of Auckland commercial real
estate.”
As well as their spectacular views, key heritage
features of both buildings have been preserved
and restored.
“The original rough-sawn timber ceiling beams
and the distinctive herringbone patterned
bracing has been retained as a highlight of
what is now a loft-style space,” says Dave.
“Original brickwork has also been stripped back
to form striking character feature walls.”
Two sections of the wall between the two
turn-of-the-century buildings have also been
removed, providing a large amount of floor
space spanning both buildings. Modern,
high-spec amenities and services have also
been installed including new glazed timber
windows, modern air conditioning, lifts and
bathrooms.
The buildings’ new retail tenants – Tiffany & Co
and Chanel – are two of the world’s most
recognisable global luxury item brands.
“Besides the excellent location in central
Auckland, both companies also have a
distinguished history in fashion and jewellery
– and this sense of prestige is reflected in the
heritage character of Australis House and the
Nathan Building,” says Dave.
Although heritage character is central to the
two buildings and the way they are presented,
there was still plenty of scope for outfitting
the retail spaces in ways that were consistent
with both brands, says Heritage New Zealand’s
Heritage Advisor Architecture, Robin Byron.
“The two shops have successfully developed
fresh décor and design consistent with their
branding while still respecting and celebrating
the heritage aspects of the buildings – though
in different ways,” says Robin.
“This just highlights how versatile heritage
buildings can be when restoration and
refurbishment is done well. Rather than being
a limiting factor, heritage values are a real asset
and can be used by architects and designers to
achieve something really outstanding.”
The Nathan Building and Australis House have
both contributed to Auckland’s cityscape
since 1903 and 1904, respectively. Today they
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“There is really exciting potential in this work for
us and our partners. We hope to advance our
heritage initiatives from the past year as well as
reaching out with some new programmes, such
as supporting the New Zealand Archaeological
Association with their Archaeology Week in early
April,” says Claire.
CENTRAL REGION
“We had a phenomenal response to our event
in Whanganui where Naomi Woods painted
the essential humanity within the science of
archaeology quite brilliantly. We’re looking
forward to being part of more opportunities
to celebrate this fascinating aspect of New
Zealand’s heritage.
Category 1 listed property Oruawharo in Takapau. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
Engagement
events
draw
strong
community
response
Large numbers of people
have been drawn to heritage
engagement events,
demonstrating strong
support for Heritage New
Zealand’s efforts to reach
out to communities to build
partnerships and provide
advice and support to
property owners.
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CENTRAL REGION GENERAL MANAGER,
Claire Craig, says she is particularly heartened by
the response her team has received to events
held in Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa, which have
drawn big groups of people to learn more about
their heritage, how the past is connected with
the present and how this can inspire a stronger
appreciation and enjoyment of their place.
“This is a really important objective for us,
to strengthen and diversify our network
of relationships with communities to help
support a positive, inclusive New Zealand
identity,” says Claire.
“We’ll also be developing local events such as
Researching Your Heritage Home following
our Southern Region team’s immense success
with that offer, and we also hope to develop a
Heritage Week in Wellington and the Hutt Valley.
Our Waitangi Day event, which saw our heritage
managed and owned properties across New
Zealand provide a complimentary opportunity
to experience some of New Zealand’s most
important heritage places, also signals our
“WE’RE LOOKING
FORWARD TO BEING PART
OF MORE OPPORTUNITIES
TO CELEBRATE THIS
FASCINATING ASPECT
OF NEW ZEALAND’S
HERITAGE.”
– CLAIRE CRAIG
“Our heritage events aim to help build strong
support and understanding within the local
community about heritage interests, and to
share views with community organisations,
property owners and councils as part of forging
ongoing partnerships.”
intention to be a good Crown partner for
Maori communities. We hope to progress the
excellent work of our Maori Heritage Team by
strengthening our ties with iwi and hapu in our
region as well.
Heritage New Zealand is following up the big
gatherings over the past year at Oruawharo in
Takapau, and at Longwood in South Wairarapa,
to strengthen and grow community networks,
establish opportunities for heritage tourism, and
continue to develop a richer appreciation of the
heritage assets each community has.
“We have had a strong endorsement of our
programme of heritage engagement from
the people of our region and we are looking
forward to responding to this by providing more
opportunities for them. From this we hope to
form more partnerships and further promote
the care and enjoyment of our unique and
special heritage,” says Claire. n
SOUTHERN REGION
Renovation of
historic church
at Burnham
Military Camp
After 153 years of good service,
guardians of an historic church
at Burnham have taken action
to ensure its continued use into
the future.
FOLLOWING TWO YEARS of careful
planning, the renovation and structural
upgrade of All Saints Garrison Church at
Burnham Military Camp began last October
and is due for completion this month.
Work has included seismic strengthening,
window replacement, roof repairs, sprinkler
installation, updates to electrical cabling, a
fresh paint job and minor landscaping.
Project Manager Captain Andre Olivier says
there have been surprises, including the
discovery of more rot than anticipated and
the budget for repairs has been exceeded.
“Our primary motive is to protect and
conserve the church for future generations
to enjoy,” says Captain Olivier.
“And as a listed heritage building, it’s our
obligation to do so. We’re also mindful that
the renovation is funded by taxpayers so
the work is conservative.”
Additional upgrades, such as more
extensive landscaping to include exterior
lighting, will be implemented later.
The project has presented some “interesting
problems to solve” says Captain Olivier,
including ensuring the Category 2 listed
building is made compliant with current
The All Saints Garrison Church at Burnham. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
“OUR PRIMARY MOTIVE
IS TO PROTECT AND
CONSERVE THE
CHURCH FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS TO
ENJOY.”
– CAPTAIN ANDRE OLIVIER
building standards while retaining as much
heritage fabric as possible.
“Both the management team here and the
team at Selwyn District Council have been
really supportive of our goals and have
helped the project stay on track.”
The historic church is spiritually and
culturally significant to the New Zealand
Defence Force and the Burnham
community. It was the 15th church to
be built in Canterbury but the first rural
church to be built in the province. It hosts
regular Sunday church services where the
original bell still tolls, and remains a popular
wedding venue for New Zealand Defence
Force personnel.
Dave Margetts, Advisor Architecture and
Conservation at Heritage New Zealand, is
delighted with the project. He provided
advice early on, particularly around
application for a resource consent.
“The repair and strengthening of the early
timber church will ensure its continued use
as a spiritual centre for the Burnham Military
Camp and for ceremonial occasions,” he says.
“By retaining the architectural authenticity
of the church, its deep links to Canterbury’s
military history will continue into the future.”
Prior to the church’s construction in 1864,
local Anglican services were held in houses
and woolsheds. A local landowner, Richard
Bethel, donated the land for the church
and churchyard in 1863. The church was
designed by the Reverend HW Harper, the
first curate of the parish of Waimakariri and
Burnham, and opened on 17 April 1864.
“This building is so important in a military
context and within the wider Christian
community,” says Captain Olivier.
“It acknowledges our fallen comrades and is
a symbol of hope.” n
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The imposing, but elegant, former Dunedin Prison. (CREDIT: OWEN GRAHAM)
Positive future
ahead for former
prison
The former Dunedin Prison is
undergoing a major restoration
project which includes repair
and strengthening work and
the reinstatement of missing
features, such as finials and
pediments, lost or destroyed
over the past century.
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THE CATEGORY 1-LISTED building, which
also boasts a heritage covenant, is situated in
an architecturally and historically important
heritage precinct in Dunedin’s Anzac Square.
Its noteworthy neighbours include the railway
station, law courts and Otago Settlers Museum.
unusual at the time. It is possibly Australasia’s
only extant Victorian courtyard prison.
The first temporary gaol on this site was
established in 1855 in existing immigration
barracks. The Dunedin Prison you see today,
however, was built in 1897 and occupied the
following year. It was designed by Government
Architect, John Campbell (1857-1942), and
modelled on New Scotland Yard.
Visually the prison is an elegant and
imposing building, enhanced by its setting.
However, its exterior grace belies its
interior. The atmosphere is grim, dark and
claustrophobic, giving an overwhelming
sense of incarceration. A tour of the cell
blocks and courtyard transports the visitor
back to 19th century Dunedin and provides
an insight into the experiences of those
serving their sentences imprisoned within its
formidable brick walls.
The prison is built in Queen Anne style and
includes cupola domes, dormers, striped
brick and Oamaru stone elevations, and fine
detailing. The layout consists of four blocks
surrounding a central courtyard which was
The prison was decommissioned by the
Corrections Department in 2007, and the
Dunedin Prison Charitable Trust purchased the
property in 2012 from Ngai Tahu. The trust,
formed in 2011, has managed the complex
A bird’s eye view of the former Dunedin Prison, highlighting the central courtyard. (CREDIT: OWEN GRAHAM)
While it was hoped that Oamaru stone could
be used for all carved work, to meet seismic
requirements lighter weight products have
been used where appropriate. These include
an aerated concrete product which bonds
well to existing concrete and remnant stone.
The roof structure has had new seismic
connections tying it to the walls.
Stone and brickwork has been repaired or
faithfully recreated where required.
“Master stonemason Marcus Wainwright and
his team have literally spent months carving
finials from blocks of aerated concrete and
stone and matching pediments dating from
1897,” says Owen.
“Realising the proportions of various
architectural features has proved a real challenge
and the stonemasons have had to develop
innovative techniques for creating the pieces.”
since then. Recognising the importance of
the building and site, the trust commissioned
a conservation plan in 2014 and commenced
fundraising to undertake necessary repairs
and renovations and to upgrade the complex
for commercial purposes, including guided
tours, to secure its future. Partial funding has
come from the Dunedin Heritage Fund which
is co-administered by Dunedin City Council
and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
Chairman of the trust, Owen Graham, and his
fellow trustees envisage a multi-purpose future
for the site.
“We’re seeking new tenants for the prison and
hope to see it serve as an historical showpiece
and museum-type tourist attraction and venue
for the community.”
Plans are evolving which could see the former
prison kitchen in use again, with the potential
for a café which will attract visitor flow and
provide much needed revenue.
“There have been a number of suggestions
from the public for uses of the prison
such as being a hostel for backpackers.
There’s potential for part of it to serve as
accommodation in some way. However, that’s
going to need to be carefully assessed as the
trust looks for a suitable anchor tenant to
ensure the old prison’s viability,” says Owen.
Stephen McKnight carried out the engineering
assessment and advised on structural
upgrading that involved tying the roof to
the walls. And architectural conservator,
Guy Williams, heritage advisor to the trust,
undertook the condition report and roof
repair specifications. Guy also advised on the
restoration and reinstatement of the missing
heritage features. For these he prepared
working drawings based on the architect’s
original concept drawing of the building, and
specifications and historical photographs.
Welsh slate for the roof repair has come from
buildings in Christchurch which were irreparably
damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes.
Heritage New Zealand’s Otago/Southland
Area Manager, Jonathan Howard, is pleased
important heritage materials can be reused.
“While it’s terrible how many buildings
Christchurch lost, it’s comforting to know that
these valuable materials can be reused in this
way and take on a new life in such a significant
building.” n
“Unfortunately the original plans have not
been found in any of the usual archives and
are probably framed on someone’s wall
somewhere,” says Guy.
“Many decorative features had been hacked
off and roughly plastered over – finials,
moulded bandings, you name it. It probably
happened in the 1940s when maintenance
costs were deemed too high, the funds simply
weren’t available and built heritage was
clearly not a priority.”
Reuben Tait of Wainwright and Co
Stonemasons. (CREDIT: HAKAN OKTAY)
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The Stone Store and Kemp House at Kerikeri. (CREDIT: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND)
NORTHERN REGION
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga well received
Six Heritage New Zealand properties have been part of a pilot project showcasing
significant places in Northland over the summer period.
HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND Chief Executive,
Andrew Coleman, officially launched the
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga pilot on behalf
of Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie
Barry at the Stone Store in Kerikeri late last year.
“Landmarks Whenua Tohunga will pick out our
must-see places – connecting them together
and creating a journey to some of our most
important heritage sites,” says the Minister.
“Tourism has become New Zealand’s largest
export industry, contributing $10.6 billion in
the year to March 2016.
“We hope Landmarks will provide a boon to
Northland’s economy by serving as a badge
of quality, drawing visitors to sites of real
historic and cultural significance and creating
opportunities for business and regional
development.”
The Heritage New Zealand properties that
feature are Pompallier Mission and Printery,
Mangungu Mission, Te Waimate Mission,
Clendon House and the Stone Store and
Kemp House, both part of the Kororipo
Heritage Park that is also included along with
the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Cape Brett/
Rakaumangamanga, Rangihoua Heritage Park
and Ruapekapeka Pa.
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga is a joint
project between the Ministry for Culture
and Heritage, Heritage New Zealand and
the Department of Conservation. It involves
strong relationships between central
government, local authorities, Te Tai Tokerau
iwi and hapu, heritage agencies and the
tourism sector.
More Northland sites will be added over
time, and if the pilot proves as successful
as initial community support suggests,
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga will be rolled
out nationwide. n
To find out more about the project,
and the sites, please visit
www.landmarks.nz
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