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Historic Heritage Basic Principles course

This two day interactive course is an introduction to how historic heritage is managed by DOC. The emphasis is on keeping heritage management systems simple. The six step approach is widely applicable.

The course includes a field trip and participants are required to complete a case study.

Course participants on a fieldtrip, Bream Head. Photo: J McCallum.
Course participants on a fieldtrip

At the end of the course participants will have a better understanding of:

  • What heritage is
  • Why conserving it is important
  • The management system DOC uses, and
  • How to apply this in practice

There are approximately four of these courses held throughout the country each year. Each course is limited to 15 places.

Who is it for?

  • Representatives of groups working with DOC.
  • Local government staff.
  • Historic Places Trust staff.

When and where are the courses held?

  • The next course dates will be posted here when they are confirmed.

How much does it cost?

Course participants complete a case study. Photo: J McCallum.
Participants working on their case study

  • $120 for iwi and community groups.
  • $300 for regional councils and other groups.
  • Your own travel and accommodation costs.

Cancellation costs for withdrawals are:

  • Cancellation within 5 working days: 100% of the course cost.
  • Cancellation between 5-10 working days: 50% of the course cost.

How do I register?

Hands-on workshops

Hands-on at Otaki Forks.
Hands-on at Otaki Forks, Wellington

This series of practical workshops offers a range of opportunities each year. These workshops are generally 3-5 days long and participants stay overnight in accommodation near the site.

The workshops are usually held in late summer at a range of historic sites and give participants the opportunity to contribute to historic restoration work.

Watch this space: information on upcoming courses will be added throughout the year.

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai