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Phil Barry: Voluntary Heritage Group Convenor on the need for a shakeup to heritage building rules

Published: Aug. 21, 2024, 8:30 p.m.

An advocate says there needs to be a major shakeup of the rules around heritage buildings. \xa0

Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton says current legislation means it's hard to take action on vacant buildings. \xa0

A remit has been passed at the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington, asking for stronger powers. \xa0

Lower Hutt's Voluntary Heritage Group Convenor Phil Barry told Mike Hosking heritage rules are too tight. \xa0

He says once a building is on the list, even if it becomes run down, it's almost impossible to get it removed.\xa0

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