Annual Report 2022
Spokesperson McRae
Read the Chairperson’s report for Devonport Heritage
For the Annual General Meeting– 15/11/22
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News
Recent Submissions
Spokesperson McRae
Read our recent submissions to Auckland Council incl.
Plan Change 78 submission & Historic Heritage Area (HHA) Evaluation (to address intensification in Devonport)
Plan Change 82 submission (on proposed changes to the Historic Heritage Schedule)
More Ideas for Making a Submission to Plan Change 78
Spokesperson McRae
Here are a few more ideas which may help you when writing your submission to Plan Change 78.
Read MoreHow to Make a Submission to Plan Change 78
Spokesperson McRae
Many people are understandably concerned about the effects of intensification on Devonport. If you are one of those, please make a submission to Auckland Council by 29 September. It’s easy to make a submission, especially with this “easy as” submission guide from Devonport Heritage!
Read MoreAn Update on Auckland Intensification
Spokesperson McRae
Although much of Devonport remains a Special Character Area we estimate 113 properties have been rezoned Mixed Housing Urban which allows 3 storey/3 dwelling intensive development. This means 3 houses up to 12 metres high, can be built to one metre of the rear and side boundaries. These properties are scattered around Devonport and we believe it will seriously impact the heritage qualities of this highly historic area.
Read MoreAuckland heritage houses: Margot McRae - character areas will not provide affordable homes
Spokesperson McRae
The government clearly wants to wipe out Auckland’s historic suburbs, with two ministers recently declaring the city’s special character areas must be intensified.
Read MoreAuckland Council Response to Recent Government Housing Intensification Legislation
Spokesperson McRae
Auckland Council recently asked for feedback on its proposals as to how it intended to comply with the new housing intensification legislation. Here, Devonport Heritage provides a summary of the feedback received from the pubic.
Read MoreMajority Support for Heritage Areas!
Spokesperson McRae
The Auckland Council feedback results are out and show that around 72% of respondents support Special Character Areas and only 19% oppose them.
Read MoreDevonport Centre has Outstanding Heritage Value
Spokesperson McRae
We are proud to present the evaluation report for a proposed Historic Heritage Area that encompasses Takarunga Mt Victoria, Victoria Road, Windsor Reserve & Marine Square. This was prepared by Richard Reid, Jeremy Salmond and Dave Serjeant and has been presented to Auckland Council.
Read MoreA third screening of our heritage film: Saved - A Ruin Restored. This Sunday 22 May at 12noon
Spokesperson McRae
This is a new documentary about the seven-year long journey to restore a crumbling mansion in Mays Street. It is the sixth in a series made by Devonport Heritage about restorations in and around Devonport. Get in early to secure your seat
Read MoreSUBMISSION FROM DEVONPORT HERITAGE ON DEVONPORT SPECIAL CHARACTER AREA
Spokesperson McRae
We had our say!
Read MoreLast Chance To Have Your Say on Auckland Council Proposals!
Spokesperson McRae
It is vitally important for everyone who cares about Devonport’s heritage protections, to give feedback on Auckland Council’s housing density proposals. Here is a Guide to the feedback form.
Read MoreDue to popular demand, a second screening of our heritage film: Saved - A Ruin Restored. This Thursday 12 May at 6:45pm
Spokesperson McRae
This is a new documentary about the seven-year long journey to restore a crumbling mansion in Mays Street. It is the sixth in a series made by Devonport Heritage about restorations in and around Devonport. Get in early to secure your seat
Read MoreGet Ready for Action!
Spokesperson McRae
On Tuesday 19 April Auckland Council will publicly release its proposals for dealing with intensification in the city and whether Special Character Areas like Devonport will retain its protections. Mark the date!
Read MoreDevonport Heritage presents petition and submission to Auckland Council
Spokesperson McRae
Special Character Areas are more important now than ever. Conservation architect, Jeremy Salmond, says the council approach (to assessment of heritage) is flawed and that the presence of non-heritage buildings does not diminish the value of a character area.
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