Protecting New Zealand’s Heritage Assets

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Recent earthquakes and their aftermath have brought into focus the importance of preserving physical links to our past. Managing built heritage can be costly, difficult and controversial, yet it is a key part of our national identity.

Whether you are an architect, an engineer, a government worker, or a building owner, this conference will provide insight into effectively managing heritage buildings for sustainable outcomes.

Learn from speakers including award-winning architects, heritage building owners, engineers, local government staff, leaders of regulatory bodies, and experts in law and insurance.

Featuring presentations on the following key topics:

Achieving quality results in strengthening and adaptive reuse projects
Mastering built heritage law
Understanding the role and potential of local government in built heritage management
Applying heritage values to practical decisions
Making better financial decisions and prioritisations

The agenda includes case studies from the Christchurch City Council, Chevening Apartments, Wellington SPCA, Auckland Council, Studio of Pacific Architecture, Manawatu District Council, Salmond Reed and Ian Bowman, as well as expert knowledge from DLA Phillips Fox, ICOMOS (NZ), Docomomo NZ, New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Lottery Grants Board, Chapman Tripp, Beca, and Marsh.