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.

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.

Podcasts
Aotearoa Unearthed: Archaeology for Everyone
Aotearoa New Zealand has hundreds of shipwreck sites. Two new episodes of our Aotearoa Unearthed podcast highlight the increasing interest in maritime archaeology, featuring our very own Dr Kurt Bennett. (Photo courtesy of Cosmos Archaeology Ltd. Windsor Wharf, Hawkesbury River, NSW.)
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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