Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga proudly cares for 45 heritage properties throughout the motu. View the full list here.
Visit
Many of our award-winning heritage properties are open to the public. Explore the list below or see Visit Heritage for the properties with the richest visitor experiences.
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is a member of Tohu Whenua, a visitor programme highlighting the places that have shaped our nation.
Collections
With over 70,000 objects spread across 22 historic properties, including the country's oldest building, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga cares for a combined collection of national significance.
See our Collections page to start exploring.
Venue hire
Many of our properties are available to hire for weddings, film shoots, meetings and other occasions. Browse the selection below to find the property that's right for you.
Our properties
Te Tai Tokerau | Northland
14 Parnell Street
Rawene 0470
14 Parnell Street
Rawene 0470
107 Motukiore Road
Horeke 0475
107 Motukiore Road
Horeke 0475
5 The Strand
On the waterfront
Russell 0202
5 The Strand
On the waterfront
Russell 0202
441 Tinopai Road
Tinopai 0593
441 Tinopai Road
Tinopai 0593
344 Te Ahu Ahu Road
Waimate North 0472
344 Te Ahu Ahu Road
Waimate North 0472
Edmonds Road
Kerikeri Inlet
Kerikeri
Edmonds Road
Kerikeri Inlet
Kerikeri
Kaipara North Head
Pouto 0391
Kaipara North Head
Pouto 0391
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
100 Mt Albert Road
Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
100 Mt Albert Road
Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
40 Gillies Avenue
Newmarket, Auckland 1023
40 Gillies Avenue
Newmarket, Auckland 1023
14 Ayr Street
Parnell, Auckland 1052
14 Ayr Street
Parnell, Auckland 1052
40-44 Tamaki Drive
Mission Bay
Auckland
40-44 Tamaki Drive
Mission Bay
Auckland
Te puku o te ika a Māui | Central North Island
906 Carrington Road
New Plymouth 4371
906 Carrington Road
New Plymouth 4371
Te Ponanga Saddle Road
Otukou 3382
Te Ponanga Saddle Road
Otukou 3382
Corner of Brown and Cochrane Streets
Thames 3500
Corner of Brown and Cochrane Streets
Thames 3500
Napier-Taupo Highway
Napier-Taupo Highway
Te Moehau Road
Moawhango
Te Moehau Road
Moawhango
State Highway 47
(26kms southwest of Tūrangi)
Tongariro
State Highway 47
(26kms southwest of Tūrangi)
Tongariro
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
63 Boulcott Street
Wellington 6011
63 Boulcott Street
Wellington 6011
55 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011
55 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011
34 Mulgrave Street
Pipitea
Wellington 6011
34 Mulgrave Street
Pipitea
Wellington 6011
Pencarrow Head
8km from Eastbourne
Wellington 5013
Pencarrow Head
8km from Eastbourne
Wellington 5013
Blockhouse Lane, off McHardie Street
Trentham
Upper Hutt 5018
Blockhouse Lane, off McHardie Street
Trentham
Upper Hutt 5018
90 Salamanca Road
Kelburn
Wellington
90 Salamanca Road
Kelburn
Wellington
25-27 Bowen Street
Wellington Central – Pipitea
Wellington
25-27 Bowen Street
Wellington Central – Pipitea
Wellington
Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui | Northern South Island
Waitaha | Canterbury
62 Avoca Street
Kaikōura 7300
62 Avoca Street
Kaikōura 7300
83 Clyde Road
Ilam
Christchurch 8041
83 Clyde Road
Ilam
Christchurch 8041
2 Reserve Terrace
Lyttelton
Christchurch 8082
2 Reserve Terrace
Lyttelton
Christchurch 8082
411 Pleasant Point Highway
Levels
411 Pleasant Point Highway
Levels
215-275 Frenchmans Gully Road
Maungati
215-275 Frenchmans Gully Road
Maungati
27 State Highway 82
Hakataramea Highway (Waimate-Kurow)
Te Waimate Station
Waimate
27 State Highway 82
Hakataramea Highway (Waimate-Kurow)
Te Waimate Station
Waimate
Moa Road
Maungati 7972
Moa Road
Maungati 7972
Te Tai Poutini | West Coast
14 Sewell Street
Hokitika
14 Sewell Street
Hokitika
Ōtākou | Otago
State Highway 1
1017 Alma-Maheno Highway
Maheno
Ōamaru 9492
State Highway 1
1017 Alma-Maheno Highway
Maheno
Ōamaru 9492
39 Hayes Road,
Oturehua
Otago 9387
39 Hayes Road,
Oturehua
Otago 9387
Private road - Matanaka Drive,
off Edinburgh Street,
Waikouaiti
Private road - Matanaka Drive,
off Edinburgh Street,
Waikouaiti
53 Swindon Street
Ophir
Otago 9393
53 Swindon Street
Ophir
Otago 9393
State Highway 1
565 Alma-Maheno Highway
8km south of Ōamaru
Ōamaru 9492
State Highway 1
565 Alma-Maheno Highway
8km south of Ōamaru
Ōamaru 9492
Murihiku | Southland
88 Tay Street & 101 Esk Street
Invercargill
88 Tay Street & 101 Esk Street
Invercargill
Our venues
Located on the waterfront in romantic Russell, Pompallier Mission and Printery is just a short stroll from the town’s historic churches and world class catering outlets.
Pompallier’s Garden of Significance provides the ideal setting for your wedding ceremony, while the distinctive French architecture makes a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony. Our heritage orchard and parkland hillside offer numerous options to capture lifelong memories.
Alberton is one of Auckland's most popular heritage venues for garden weddings and wedding photography. It is ideal for corporate cocktail parties, outdoor concerts, birthday parties, wedding anniversaries and as a meeting venue for companies and non-profit organisations.
Alberton caters for a wide range of activities from six people in a formal dining room or meeting setting, to a picnic venue for small groups out in the garden.
This lovely historic place provides an inspiring location for filming and photography.
You can contact us on (09) 846 7367 or through the email link below.
Weddings
- up to 100 people for an outdoor wedding
- up to 70 people for a seated meal
Meetings and corporate functions
- up to 70 delegates theatre style and 40 seated boardroom style
Highwic is one of New Zealand’s finest examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture and provides a spectacular heritage setting for your next event. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate event, celebration of life, or meeting, Highwic is the perfect venue for your upcoming function. Highwic offers many unique and charming spaces such as the 1880s Drawing Room, the Billiard House as well as award-winning heritage gardens.
Highwic is also available for commercial filming and photography, as well as wedding/special occasion professional photography. Large wood panelled rooms offer opportunities for a period setting or can be dressed for a more contemporary look. While the expansive grounds with winding paths, award-winning heritage gardens and fernery all provide a picture-perfect backdrop.
Weddings and functions:
- up to 60 people for a formal dinner
- up to 90 people for a cocktail reception
- marquee space for up to 100 people
- onsite parking for up to 20 cars
Meetings:
- up to 40 people theatre-style
- up to 40 people at round tables
Welcoming, elegant and tranquil, Old St Paul’s is the ideal venue for your cultural event or celebration.
Weddings:
- see our wedding pack
Funerals
Old St Paul’s is a serene, peaceful and special place to celebrate the life of your loved one. The church is non-denominational, offering flexibility in the ways you can honour your family member.
Christenings
Old St Paul’s is a consecrated, non-denominational church, ideal for a religious christening or a naming ceremony. Especially fitting is the beautiful stone baptismal font.
Concerts and performances
- seating for up to 460 people
- grand piano or pipe organ
- bar license
- staging options
- audio visual system
Please note: Antrim House is currently unavailable due to restoration work.
Situated back from the street and removed from downtown bustle, Antrim House provides a peaceful setting for meetings and private functions during normal business hours.
Facilities
- seats up to 16 guests for boardroom meetings
- up to 40 for theatre-style meetings
Equipment
- electronic whiteboard
Catering
We work closely with a number of very experienced and professional catering companies who are familiar with the facilities available at Antrim House.
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House offers a breath-taking backdrop for any special function or event. Our spaces range from landscaped gardens, historic verandas, large reception rooms and exclusive garden marquees.
The house has an idyllic garden setting perfect for wedding ceremonies, family occasions, private parties or corporate functions.
For more information, call us on +64 3 341 1360 or email us through the link below.
The Cedar Room
- table seating for 6-8 people
- dinner reception for 6-8 people
The Camellia Room
- up to 55 people theatre style
The Peasgood Room
- up to 12 people boardroom style
- up to 15 on three round tables
- up to 28 for standing reception
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