New Zealand Historic Places Trust – Pouhere Taonga
First established in 1954 by Act of Parliament, the later 1993 legislation prescribed the Historic Places Trust’s work, powers and functions. The Historic Places Trust became an autonomous Crown entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004 which means that the Ministry for Culture and Heritage administers government funding to the Trust and it is accountable to the Crown for that funding.
Organisation details
- Chair – Shonagh Kenderdine
- Chief Executive – Bruce Chapman
Contact details
- information@historic.org.nz
- Tel (04) 472 4341
- Postal Address – PO Box 2629, Wellington, 6140
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust Act and governance structure is under review at present. Until such time as this is amended, the board consists of nine persons, three of which are elected by the membership of the Trust and six are appointed by the Minister for Culture and Heritage.
Board Membership (expiry term in brackets)
- Shonagh Kenderdine – Chair (July 2013)
- Sir Tumu te Heuheu (June 2012)
- Rangimarie Naida Glavish (June 2014)
- Dr Apirana Mahuika (June 2012)
- Brian McGuinness (May 2014)
- Ian Athfield (September 2012)
- David Kiddey (June 2012) *
- Anna Crighton (June 2012) *
- Allan Matson (June 2012) *
* denotes representatives elected by members of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
The Board is assisted by the Māori Heritage Council which has the function to protect and register wahi tapu, advocate for Māori heritage and assist the Trust to develop and reflect a bicultural view when exercising its power and functions. Members of the Council are appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage after consultation with the Minister of Māori Affairs and the Board.
Board Membership (expiry term in brackets)
- Tumu te Heuheu – Chair (June 2012)
- Che Wilson (June 2012)
- Dr Apirana Mahuika (June 2012)
- Manos Nathan (June 2012)
- Jamie Tuuta (June 2012)
- Gerard O’Regan (June 2011)
Related links
New Zealand Historic Places Trust Annual Report 2012
New Zealand Historic Places Trust Statement of Intent 2012-2015
New Zealand Historic Places Trust website
