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  • Words from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust

    2011-03-02 06:00:00 // // The Idealog Blog
    The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) extends its deepest sympathy to families, friends and colleagues who lost loved ones and whose lives have been turned upside down through damage to their homes and businesses. This organisation is committed to working with Civil Defence, emergency services, the Christchurch City Council and government agencies in any capacity to help the city recover.
  • Big love for Christchurch

    2011-02-22 15:45:07 // // The Idealog Blog | 1 comment
    Much sympathy and concern to our friends and colleagues in Christchurch. Your loss is ours. And let us know about how you and your workplaces are affected. We’re keen to hear and help. Just add your news to the comment thread. Also, Google has created this people finder if you're concerned about anyone in Christchurch. http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/
  • Why it’s imperative central government is involved in preserving our heritage buildings

    2010-09-23 11:57:57 // // The Idealog Blog | 1 comment
    With the Government's announcement that it will contribute $10 million in addition to local funding to assist with the repair, restoration and strengthening of heritage and character buildings in the Canterbury region, comes news that three buildings on Wellington’s Willis street—all over 100 years old—are being demolished, without any public notification. But the owners of heritage buildings that fall under similar fate aren't necessarily to blame.