About ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand

ICOMOS New Zealand

Established in 1987, ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand/Te Mana o Nga Pouwhenua o Te Ao is a professional organisation for the support and advancement of individuals and organisations engaged in the conservation of places of cultural heritage value in New Zealand.

ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand publishes a quarterly online newsletter ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand News which keeps members up to date with developments in heritage conservation at the national and international level, as well as providing details of conferences and training opportunities in the Pacific basin and further afield.

ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand has corresponding members to a number of ICOMOS international specialist committees.

The aims of ICOMOS New Aotearoa Zealand are:

  • To develop expertise amongst those engaged in cultural heritage conservation
  • To promote high professional standards of conservation
  • To promote and from time to time review the ICOMOS New Zealand Charter
  • To promote the identification and protection of World Heritage Sites in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • To circulate and promote heritage conservation information, including newsletters to members
  • To organise seminars and conferences
  • To admit as members of ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand individuals and institutions working professionally in Aotearoa New Zealand within the field of conservation
  • To create opportunities for the professional development of its members
  • To organise and promote the annual celebration of International Day for Monuments and Sites – the world heritage day.

New Zealand Charter

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