Heritage
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
Iconic Christchurch clocktower restored
An historic Christchurch clock tower damaged in the earthquakes was unveiled today, after undergoing more than eight hundred thousand dollars of repairs. Audio
Auckland Story for 15 August 2012 - Symonds St Cemetery
Lisa Thompson took a tour through the Symonds Street Cemetery to get a better understanding of why we ought to be preserving this important link to our city's history. Audio
Feature Guest - Dr Nick Barratt
Dr Nick Barratt is a British genealogist, broadcaster, historian and author. He was the head genealogist on the BBC's television series Who Do You Think You Are? for four years. He's coming to NZ to… Audio
Heritage with Brigid Gallagher
Tips for fossickers if they want to avoid being fined, and suggestions that Spanish, Portuguese and Greek people were the first to arrive in New Zealand. Audio
Ideas: The Battle for Heritage Buildings
Chris Bourke interviews lawyer and historian Peter Macky about his book on the demolition of 'Coolangatta'. Chris Laidlaw discusses the issues surrounding heritage architecture with architects… Audio
Chatham Islands: Heritage and Conservation
Ecologist Colin Miskelly and marine biologist David Schiel discuss a newly revised landmark book about the Chatham Islands. Audio
