Heritage
Auckland heritage hero retires
George Farrant has been the Auckland Council's Principal Heritage Advisor for 37 years, he's retiring at the end of June During his tenure, he's been involved with multi million dollar upgrades to… Audio, Gallery
Could new legislation save Foulden Maar?
Dunedin's Mayor Dave Cull is calling for the government to consider using legislation to protect the "globally significant" Foulden Maar. The move to further support the Maar's preservation and its… Audio
UFC champ Robert Whittaker connecting with Māori roots
Robert Whittaker is determined to connect with his Māori roots ahead of his UFC title defence against Kiwi star Israel Adesanya later this year. Sports reporters Clay Wilson and Ravinder Hunia caught… Video, Audio
Dr. Alice Gorman: Junk in space reflects life on earth
Australian archaeologist Dr. Alice Gorman (aka Dr Space Junk) has been a pioneering figure in the field of space archaeology for over 15 years. She speaks to Jim about about space junk and our… Audio
A hub for local history
A dedicated group of locals are creating Ellesmere Historical Park near Leeston for future generations of Selwyn District residents. 8,000 local objects have been donated to the collection. Audio, Gallery
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with National’s Maggie Barry
In our final political discussion around Arts, Culture and Heritage policy, recent Minister for the Arts Maggie Barry outlines where National stands on funding for the Arts, what the Arts contribute… Audio
Political discussion: Arts, culture and heritage with the Greens’ Barry Coates
The Greens contribute to our ongoing discussion about arts, culture and heritage policy in the lead up to the general election. Greens Party Arts spokesperson Barry Coates delves into saving heritage… Audio
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with Grant Robertson
Every day this week we put the tough questions to the major political parties’ Arts spokespeople. Labour’s Associate Arts spokesman Grant Robertson discusses the importance of Arts, how Labour will… Audio
On a heritage mission
Andrew Coleman, chief executive of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga talks to Nine to Noon about the importance of promoting the value of heritage to all Kiwis. He also opens up about his 20 years… Audio
Land wars site touted as golf resort
A heritage organisation and Maori are warning a Taranaki farmer who is touting a property steeped in New Zealand history as a potential Palm Springs-style golf resort to tread carefully. Audio
As their nation sinks, Tuvaluans raise their language
New Zealand's Tuvalu community is celebrating its language week with a reminder of the country's vulnerability to climate change. Audio
Tuvalu Language Week focuses attention on climate change
This week New Zealand is marking Tuvalu Language Week - Te Vaiaso o te 'Gana Tuvalu, for the fourth time.
Tongan hip hop artist keeps the language alive
Rizvan Tu'itahi's first introduction to music was through the Tongan songs his parents would sing to him as a child - now he promotes the language in his own music. Video, Audio
Using portraits to help people reconnect with their heritage
Four years ago Taaniko Nordstrom took some photos on her iPad of herself dressed up in a mixture of traditional Māori and colonial clothing. It turned out to be the genesis of Soldiers Rd Portraits, a… Audio, Gallery
Weaving the past into the future
Spectrum's Lisa Thompson travelled to Lake Rotoiti to meet a couple devoted to maintaining tradition and authenticity through the art of conservation. Audio, Gallery
Healthier fruit and veggies
Mark Christensen of the Heritage Food Crops Research Trust is rediscovering healthier fruit and vegetables among heirloom varieties forgotten by the modern food production system. Audio
How important is heritage preservation in our cities
Donovan Rypkema is president of Heritage Strategies International, a Washington DC consulting firm. His book, "The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader's Guide" , is now in its third… Audio
Builders must pay thousands for wrecking moa hunting site
Two construction companies have been convicted of irreparably damaging an early Maori moa-hunter site while fixing a quake-damaged Christchurch house. Audio
Bottled treasures in the old Foxton Fizz factory
The old Foxton Fizz factory in Manawatu holds treasure from not only the companies own heritage, but also the history of the local fizzy drinks from around the country, that all but died out in the… Audio
Historic church in heart of Auckland church threatened
Heritage campaigners say plans to strip an inner-city church of its organ is the beginning of the end for the 87-year-old war memorial building. Audio
