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.

About us

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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Rangitatau Pā a hit for heritage festival
As part of the Wellington Heritage Festival, our Wellington team entered into a joint venture with Te Wharewaka o Pōneke to present the little-known story of Rangitatau Pā.
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Community support for recently listed Sawmill Cottage

Council representatives and community members joined our Canterbury team on Labour Day 2023, to celebrate the heritage listing of Sawmill Cottage in Robinson’s Bay.

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Historic garments tell their own story

A fresh look at some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest European garments by specialist conservator Dr Tracey Wedge, has underscored the rarity of the clothing – and challenged our understanding of their history.

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Pouhere Taonga weaving success with partner agencies

Last month a conservation wānanga hosted by Te Papa Tongarewa and supported by our Māori Built Heritage team included practical workshop sessions on how to clean, repair and restore tukutuku.

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Recognition for one of New Zealand’s oldest WWI memorials

After a recent review, New Zealand’s earliest built monument to the First World War is now a Category 1 historic place.

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Whanganui Johnston & Co. Building wins supreme award

The Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust has announced its heritage awards for outstanding achievement.

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Vallota Lily makes a rare appearance

A floral blast from the past has made its presence felt after years – and years – of lying dormant in the garden of Kemp House and the Stone Store, two of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest buildings.

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