Welcome to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
Nau mai, Haere Mai.

Tairangahia a tua whakarere; tātakihia ngā reanga o āmuri ake nei

Honouring the past, inspiring the future.

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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is the leading bicultural government agency charged with identifying, preserving and promoting our unique heritage.

We offer advice, support and administer Rārangi Kōrero/The New Zealand Heritage List, the national statutory record of our rich and diverse heritage places.

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Incentive Fund applications now open for 2023
The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and Māori Heritage Council have agreed on the range of investment priorities to incentivise in this year's National Heritage Preservation Incentive Fund. The Fund is now open for applications.
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Clendon whānau honoured

A whānau that has played a key role in preserving valuable documents spanning almost 150 years has received special acknowledgement from the Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

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Chinese history celebrated at Lawrence Cemetery

Descendants of the Chinese camp near Lawrence gathered on 18 March at Lawrence Cemetery for the unveiling of a plaque on Sam Chew Lain’s and Amelia Lain’s restored tomb.

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A mighty honour for a humble man

Author, researcher, historian and long-time farmer Stan Pardoe (Rongowhakaata) was surprised but delighted to receive an honorary doctorate from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

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Matariki 2023: a moment in time

Last year we shared a historic moment in time as we celebrated Matariki together as a nation for the first time.

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Portrait exhibition coming to Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

A collaboration between the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga will give Christchurch audiences a rare opportunity.

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Corban's Estate: recognising West Auckland heritage

Last month, a very special event was held to celebrate the listing of the Corban’s Estate Art Centre in Henderson, West Auckland.

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