Historic heritage topics
ICOMOS New Zealand: guidelines on cultural heritage conservation
Ministry of Culture & Heritage: Heritage policy for government departments
Heritage is things of value that you want to pass on to the next generation.
Three elements are used to describe historic heritage - fabric, stories and culture. One or all of these three things make up the historic heritage of a place.
Our historic heritage helps us gain an understanding of New Zealand's past and how this shapes and defines our Kiwi identity.
Our heritage is at risk - this is what makes New Zealand unique, it is part of who we are. We need to take action to preserve our historic and cultural heritage.
The value of conservation
NZ Historic Places Trust
International Council on Monuments and Sites
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
NZ Archaeological Association