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Central OtagoApril 6

Owners seek consent to clear site

Retrospective consent has been sought for the demolition and removal of an old stone building in Alexandra, which was partly demolished last year because of concerns about public safety.
Owners seek consent to clear site
Owners seek consent to clear site
QueenstownMarch 30

New life for Glenorchy landmarks

The restoration of two 19th-century landmarks in and near Glenorchy will be celebrated by the community on April 24.
New life for Glenorchy landmarks
New life for Glenorchy landmarks
Central OtagoMarch 24

Penny-farthings key to proposal

Central Oamaru could have a lot more penny-farthing cycles wheeling along its streets under an "interactive tourism" project proposed by the North Otago advisory group of the Otago Chamber of Commerce.
Penny-farthings key to proposal
Penny-farthings key to proposal
DunedinMarch 23

Restorer of building frustrated by zoning

Blocks of heritage buildings in Dunedin could be rescued from neglect by possible zoning changes to be considered by the Dunedin City Council
Restorer of building frustrated by zoning
Restorer of building frustrated by zoning
QueenstownMarch 23

No money for new heritage strategy

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has a new heritage strategy - but no money to put it into practice.
DunedinMarch 19

Assessment of heritage significance

The former Dunedin prison may have more heritage value than initially thought, after the Historic Places Trust found the courtyard style of the building was a rarity in New Zealand.
DunedinMarch 17

She won't take anything less - Dunedin is perfect

It was Perfect in Dunedin for Scottish songstress Eddi Reader MBE yesterday.
She won't take anything less - Dunedin is perfect
She won't take anything less - Dunedin is perfect
DunedinMarch 12

Meeting on heritage building reuse

An initiative to promote the economic reuse of Dunedin's heritage buildings has been unveiled.
QueenstownFebruary 25

Decision reserved on moving historic church

Heritage buildings can be preserved and restored, but to give them a successful new life they must have commercial viability, independent commissioners were told last week.
DunedinDecember 3

Historic Places Trust fires back at Hagaman

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is alleging the Scenic Hotel Group breached an "archaeological authority" when it demolished buildings in High St, Dunedin, in September.
Historic Places Trust fires back at Hagaman
Historic Places Trust fires back at Hagaman
OpinionDecember 2

Unlocking old jail's potential

Stewart Harvey argues that the Dunedin Prison is too precious to be simply turned into another backpackers or restaurant.
Unlocking old jail's potential
Unlocking old jail's potential
DunedinNovember 27

Prison 'terrific asset' to Dunedin

Dunedin has the beginnings of an outstanding historic precinct and the former Dunedin prison, if developed correctly, would be a fantastic addition, English heritage adviser Sir Neil Cossons says.
Prison 'terrific asset' to Dunedin
Prison 'terrific asset' to Dunedin