Heritage conservation stories of our era.

This document provides a list of notable conservation projects in New Zealand, focusing on various historic buildings and structures. The projects mentioned include The Pah, Mataatua Wharenui, Toko Toru Tapu Church, The Arts Centre, Nelson School of Music, Christchurch Town Hall, Whare Koa Māngere Community Centre, and Dunedin Railway Station. The document also provides additional addresses of properties managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga that exemplify best-practice conservation work. The article emphasizes the challenges faced in heritage conservation, such as government policies prioritizing urban development and financial burdens on building owners, but highlights the importance of retaining existing buildings for sustainability and community identity. The subjective nature of heritage conservation decisions is also discussed, emphasizing the need for research and minimal change to achieve desired outcomes. [Extracted from the article]