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.
Photography Competition
Documenting Our Heritage
Help us refresh our images of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant historic places!
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is partnering with Dunedin Public Libraries in a competition to collect photos of Otago and Southland's most important heritage places.
Heritage kōrero
Toro mai ki te taonga tuku iho
Visit Heritage
From wide lawns to winding passages, inspiring views to perfect picnic spots, our award-winning heritage properties have something for everyone. Explore Visit Heritage to find a property near you!
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