Monday, July 11, 2011

Whare Maori - Episode 9 John Scott

Episode Nine – John Scott
This overview of arguably the most significant trained architect in New Zealand’s history,explores how Scott married modernity with traditional notions of space and design. We visit:-Futuna Chapel, Wellington/ Our Lady of Lourdes, Haumoana House, Hawkes Bay/ Ngamatea, Ngamatea.


Nicely done. View it on the Maori Television website...

Friday, July 8, 2011

Whare Maori pays tribute to John Scott

One of New Zealand's greatest architects and the first Maori to practice architecture professionally in this country, John Scott, features on Maori Television series WHARE MAORI this weekend.

Reprieve for unwanted lake visitor centre

The iconic visitor centre in Urewera National Park has received a stay of demolition — for now — but Department of Conservation staff have made it clear that they no longer want it...
Gisborne Herald Wednesday, July 06, 2011 • Kristine Walsh