National Heritage Preservation Incentive Fund

The National Heritage Preservation Incentive Fund (NHPIF) is an annual grant that provides funding for the conservation of privately owned places on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero (the List).

At a glance:

What: conservation funding for privately owned places on the List
How much: up to $100,000 (matched by equivalent funds)
Status: currently closed

 

Eligible places:

  • privately owned places included on the List
  • privately owned places undergoing listing, excluding those nominated as a Category 2 historic place
  • privately owned places in a historic area that meet the definition of a Category 1 historic place, wāhi tapu or wāhi tūpuna

Please note: the NHPIF is not open to groups or organisations that are eligible for Lottery Board Funding. NHPIF grants must be matched by equivalent funds from the property owner or other sources.

See Funding for Heritage for alternative funding sources.

 

Projects and funding:

You can apply for funding for the following projects:

  • conservation of historic buildings or structures
  • repair or restoration relating to historic buildings or structures
  • conservation work relating to land or archaeological sites
  • stabilisation
  • professional services

 

Priorities for 2023 funding: 

  • conservation and preservation of sites of significance to Māori
  • conservation work to heritage places to increase resilience and respond to the impacts of climate change
  • seismic strengthening and risk management planning

Applications:

Applications are assessed using set criteria that includes national significance, public benefit, urgency, conservation standards, cost effectiveness and annual priorities (see above).

Submit your application using the form below. Completed applications should be sent along with all relevant documentation to your nearest Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga office.

Applications are currently closed.

Behind the scenes: Larnach Castle
Discover how the Category 1 Historic Place Larnach Castle has benefitted from the National Heritage Preservation Incentive Fund.

2022 grants summary:

Number of applications considered: 29
Number of grants approved: 21
Number of grants accepted by owners: 20
Number of grants currently under negotiation: 1

Recipients 2021
  • Number of applications considered: 32
  • Number of grants approved: 22
  • Number of grants accepted by owners: 22
Ōtākou Marae Memorial Church, Otago

Amount: $30,000

  • replacement of leaking tile roof

Amount: $30,000

  • replacement of leaking tile roof
Garrison Hall, Dunedin

Amount: $45,000

  • replacement of slates and glass roof lights

Amount: $45,000

  • replacement of slates and glass roof lights
Travellers Rest, Stewart Island

Amount: $35,000

  • repairs to roof
  • rebuild rear wall

Amount: $35,000

  • repairs to roof
  • rebuild rear wall
Ashleigh Court, Newtown, Wellington

Amount: $71,000

  • repairs to corroded steel beams

Amount: $71,000

  • repairs to corroded steel beams
Westoe, Manawatu Whanganui

Amount:

  • conservation plan

Amount:

  • conservation plan
Whare Ra, Hawke's Bay

Amount: $55,000

  • design and repair to chimneys

Amount: $55,000

  • design and repair to chimneys
Chateau Tongariro

Amount: $65,000

  •  seismic assessment report

Amount: $65,000

  •  seismic assessment report
Butlers Farm, Otago

Amount: $25,000

  • repair and conservation of barn
  • condition survey of farmhouse

Amount: $25,000

  • repair and conservation of barn
  • condition survey of farmhouse
St Bathans School ruins

Amount: $19,361

  • stablise and repair ruins

Amount: $19,361

  • stablise and repair ruins
The Gables, Tasman

Amount: $35,000

  • repairs to gable and associated works

Amount: $35,000

  • repairs to gable and associated works
Hawke's Bay Club, Napier

Amount: $40,000

  • replacement of roof

Amount: $40,000

  • replacement of roof
Harleston, Canterbury

Amount:

$50,000

  • strengthen and repair two walls of homestead

Amount:

$50,000

  • strengthen and repair two walls of homestead
Stafford Place, Nelson

Amount: $5,000

  • conservation condition and upgrade report

Amount: $5,000

  • conservation condition and upgrade report
Courtville Middle Apartments, Auckland

Amount: $40,000

  • repair to rear wall of building

Amount: $40,000

  • repair to rear wall of building
Wallaceville Animal Research Centre, Upper Hutt

Amount: $10,000

  • conservation plan
  • seismic assessment

Amount: $10,000

  • conservation plan
  • seismic assessment
Hulme's Court, Dunedin

Amount: $5,000

  • strengthening design

Amount: $5,000

  • strengthening design
Medical and Dental Chambers, Hawke's Bay

Amount: $18,000

  • plasterwork repair and painting

Amount: $18,000

  • plasterwork repair and painting
Dominion Building, Wellington

Amount: $3,000

  • survey of main dome and report on required repairs

Amount: $3,000

  • survey of main dome and report on required repairs
Marton Courthouse

Amount: $10,000

  • replacement roofing and flashings for chimneys

Amount: $10,000

  • replacement roofing and flashings for chimneys
Temuka Library

Amount: $8,000

  • restoration of plaster ceilings

Amount: $8,000

  • restoration of plaster ceilings
Andrewes House, Kohukohu

Amount: $6,500

  • repairs to woodwork, staircase and bay window

Amount: $6,500

  • repairs to woodwork, staircase and bay window
Lister House

Amount: $10,000

  • conservation of staircase and lobby floor

Amount: $10,000

  • conservation of staircase and lobby floor
Recipients 2020
  • Number of applications considered: 48
  • Number of grants approved: 21
  • Number of grants accepted by owners: 17
  • (four grants are under negotiation)
Tommy Soloman's statue, Chatham Islands

Amount: $10,000

  • condition report
  • remedial action plan

Amount: $10,000

  • condition report
  • remedial action plan
Opihi Rock Art, Otago

Amount: $20,000

  • Restoration planting
  • pest and animal control

Amount: $20,000

  • Restoration planting
  • pest and animal control
St Michael's Church, Ohaeawai

Amount: $50,000

  • roof replacement

Amount: $50,000

  • roof replacement
Ng King Chinese Market gardens, Ashburton

Amount: $50,000

  • restoration of selected buildings 

Amount: $50,000

  • restoration of selected buildings 
Rawene Methodist Church (former), Rawene

Amount: $50,000

  • repair and restoration of exterior

Amount: $50,000

  • repair and restoration of exterior
Homebush Water Turbine, Darfield

Amount: $35,000

  • repair and restore elements of turbine

Amount: $35,000

  • repair and restore elements of turbine
Wairoa Meats Building, Wairoa

Amount: $35,000

  • conservation repairs to interior and exterior

Amount: $35,000

  • conservation repairs to interior and exterior
The Last Post, Oamaru

Amount: $12,000

  • replacement of slates and flashings

Amount: $12,000

  • replacement of slates and flashings
ASB Bank, Napier

Amount: $3,361

  • repairs to building and windows

Amount: $3,361

  • repairs to building and windows
Hikurangi Hotel, Whangarei

Amount: $40,000

  • conservation plan
  • urgent repairs

Amount: $40,000

  • conservation plan
  • urgent repairs
Calloway House, Kikowhararere

Amount: $8,650

  • repair of roof

Amount: $8,650

  • repair of roof
Seacliff, Otago

Amount: $45,000

  • asbestos removal
  • window replacement

Amount: $45,000

  • asbestos removal
  • window replacement
Kentish Hotel, Waiuku

Amount: $5,000

  • seismic assessment report

Amount: $5,000

  • seismic assessment report
Junction Hotel, Ōamaru

Amount: $30,000

  • roof replacement
  • urgent repairs

Amount: $30,000

  • roof replacement
  • urgent repairs
Masonic Lodge, Kohukohu

Amount: $40,000

  • conservation of building exterior

Amount: $40,000

  • conservation of building exterior
Ferntree, Dunedin

Amount: $35,000

  • Sprinkler system
  • smoke/fire alarm

Amount: $35,000

  • Sprinkler system
  • smoke/fire alarm
Fareham House, Wairarapa

Amount: $2,000

  • fire protection report

Amount: $2,000

  • fire protection report
Recipients 2019
  • Number of applications considered: 43
  • Number of grants approved: 26
  • Number of grants accepted by owners: 24
Rawene Methodist Church, Rawene

Amount: $25,000

  • repair of foundations and subfloor

Amount: $25,000

  • repair of foundations and subfloor
German Mission House, Chatham Islands

Amount: $60,000

  • reinstatement of verandah
  • repair and restoration of stonework
  • weather tightness
  • internal repairs

Amount: $60,000

  • reinstatement of verandah
  • repair and restoration of stonework
  • weather tightness
  • internal repairs
Thompson Boatyard, Bay of Islands

Amount: $2,400

  • spouting repairs

Amount: $2,400

  • spouting repairs
Chief Post Office, Christchurch

Amount: $70,000

  • restoration and repairs to heritage aspects (bell tower, window,
    clock)

Amount: $70,000

  • restoration and repairs to heritage aspects (bell tower, window,
    clock)
Red Cross building, Wellington

Amount: $70,000

  • Clay tiles for the roof
  • associated roof work

Amount: $70,000

  • Clay tiles for the roof
  • associated roof work
Renton Hardware Building, Hokitika

Amount: $60,000

  • new roof

Amount: $60,000

  • new roof
BNZ Hokitika

Amount: $40,000

  • Reinstatement of original exterior timber

Amount: $40,000

  • Reinstatement of original exterior timber
The Gables, West Waimea

Amount: $30,000

  • replacement of joists, framing, windows and a door

Amount: $30,000

  • replacement of joists, framing, windows and a door
BNZ (former) Seddon St, Raetihi

Amount: $20,000

  • restoration of lobby and ceilings
  • other interior work

Amount: $20,000

  • restoration of lobby and ceilings
  • other interior work
Seacliff Lunatic Asylum, Dunedin

Amount: $22,000

  • conservation plan
  • condition report
  • archaeological report

Amount: $22,000

  • conservation plan
  • condition report
  • archaeological report
Longbeach Station, Ashburton

Amount: $49,600

  • roof replacement

Amount: $49,600

  • roof replacement
BNZ and Bank Manager's house Kohukohu

Amount: $55,000

  • site stabilisation
  • installation of water tanks for fire fighting

Amount: $55,000

  • site stabilisation
  • installation of water tanks for fire fighting
Clyde Hotel, Wairoa

Amount: $40,000

  • gutter repair
  • conservation repair
  • repainting

Amount: $40,000

  • gutter repair
  • conservation repair
  • repainting
Wellesley Boutique Hotel

Amount: $20,000

  • windows and door repairs

Amount: $20,000

  • windows and door repairs
Espano Flats, Auckland

Amount: $50,000

  • re-roofing

Amount: $50,000

  • re-roofing
Forest Gate Stables and Coach House, Onga Onga

Amount: $10,000

  • repair and replace weatherboards
  • paint

Amount: $10,000

  • repair and replace weatherboards
  • paint
Wains Hotel, Dunedin

Amount: $7,000

  • restoration of parapet finials

Amount: $7,000

  • restoration of parapet finials
Forest Gate Station Homestead, Onga Onga

Amount: $14,000

  • replacement of existing iron roof

Amount: $14,000

  • replacement of existing iron roof
Duncan’s Building, Christchurch

Amount: $50,000

  • façade repair to one bay to complete façade restoration

Amount: $50,000

  • façade repair to one bay to complete façade restoration
Forest Gate Station Dairy, Onga Onga

Amount: $700

  • wash and re-paint of dairy

Amount: $700

  • wash and re-paint of dairy
Schous Barn, Mauriceville West

Amount: $2,000

  • repair of foundation and subfloor

Amount: $2,000

  • repair of foundation and subfloor
Cintra Flats, Auckland

Amount: $50,000

  • weather tightness defects

Amount: $50,000

  • weather tightness defects
Masonic Hotel, Cambridge

Amount: $60,000

  • full fire protection system

Amount: $60,000

  • full fire protection system
Pahake, Bay of Islands

Amount: $7,500

  • repair of rusted roof

Amount: $7,500

  • repair of rusted roof
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