New Zealand Heritage Properties

28/08/2026

19th century Victorian skincare influencer. Still landing brand deals in the archaeological record.

21/08/2026

Before screens, there were alphabet plates. Apparently dropping them was also a timeless childhood tradition.

14/08/2026

When your slow brew takeaway coffee order takes 100+ years to arrive...

31/07/2026

These tiny initials sparked a detective story. Instead of identifying the wearer, the J.B. mark may point to the maker, potentially connecting the shoes to the Hanover Street footwear business Frames Footwear founded in 1884.

24/07/2026

Did you know that there is a whole thing about ladies in lifts.... "When elevators were less 'lift' and more 'statement piece'."

17/07/2026

Are you a senior high school student or university student in Canterbury who's thinking about a career in heritage? Or do you know someone who is? If so, we have just the event for you!

Careers in Heritage is annual event that provides students with an opportunity to learn more about a variety of careers in heritage. This year's speakers include curators, communicators, marketers, an historian and even an archaeologist! Each speaker talks for about 10 minutes about what their job involves, and how they got there. There's a chance for the students to ask questions, and to try out some networking over afternoon tea.

The event is being held at Tūranga on 4 August 2026, at 3:30pm. It's free to attend, but registration is required: https://events.humanitix.com/careers-in-heritage-2026

If you can't make it along, videos of past talks can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

The event is organised by University of Canterbury with collaborators from the Department of Conservation, Christchurch City Council, Selwyn Libraries and Christchurch Archaeology Project.

17/07/2026

Imagine the moment this little piece of history slipped from its owner's grasp...

17/07/2026

Proof that typos existed long before autocorrect.......

08/06/2026

Come join the team! Positions available for an experienced archaeologist in Christchurch and Wellington.

Archaeologist role in a dynamic consultancy! Come work with a great team your choice of either Christchurch or Wellington!

29/04/2026