The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero (the List) is a diverse and evolving resource, with regular entries, reviews and public feedback.
Discover how you can get involved below.
Nominate a place for the List
Anyone can nominate a place for the List.
All nominations are assessed against set criteria and prioritised against other nominations. Each year a select number of successful nominations are chosen for progression onto the List.
During progression we work with applicants, landowners, mana whenua and community groups to write a report that examines the significance of the selected place. Public feedback is also sought.
The Board makes the final decision about historic places and historic areas and the Māori Heritage Council makes the final decision about wāhi tupuna, wāhi tapu and wāhi tapu areas.
You can view our Significance Assessment Guidelines to see how we assess a historic place or historic area for entry on the List.
To discuss a potential nomination for the List, contact your nearest Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga office.
Public submissions
We often request public submissions on places proposed for inclusion on the List and current List entries under review.
You can make a formal submission to provide feedback about any aspect of a proposed listing or its assessment report. Feedback should be submitted by email or post during the 20-day notification period.
Category 1 Historic Place | Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
Home Crafts
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is currently seeking submissions on the proposal report to list Home Crafts, WELLINGTON (List No. 1411), as a Category 1 historic place.
Submissions are due by 5pm on Monday 20 May. Please address your submissions to:
Kerryn Pollock
Area Manager Central
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Category 1 Historic Place | Tararua Forest Park
Field Hut
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is currently seeking submissions on the proposal report to list Field Hut, TARARUA FOREST PARK (List No. 9821), as a Category 1 historic place.
Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday 31 May. Please address your submissions to:
Attn: Natalie Marshall
Heritage Assessment Advisor Central
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Category 2 Historic Place | Timaru
Timaru Council Offices and Former Public Library (Façade)
FINAL NOTIFICATION
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has reviewed the List entry for Timaru Council Offices and Former Public Library (Façade), TIMARU (List No. 2075). The review was conducted to account for changes made to the building that means it is now largely a façade.
We reviewed this List entry in agreement with Timaru District Council.
The Listing report is available to read here.
The change to the List entry will take effect on 10 May 2024.
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