Overview

Boathouses & St Gerard's Monastery

Heritage places are important in shaping the character of Wellington city. They are part of what makes Wellington unique.

Heritage places can include:

• buildings - historic, commercial, government, industrial, religious or residential buildings
• objects - monuments, tunnels, gun emplacements, steps, monuments, etc
• sites - sites of significance to Māori, and archaeological sites
• trees - historic and notable trees, and trees of value to the community.

Learn about how the Council helps protect heritage places:

Heritage Policies

Find out about the Council's listed heritage places:

Heritage List

If you are earthquake strengthening or renovating a heritage building, find out about Council advice and funding opportunities:

Conserving Heritage Buildings

For heritage trails including Māori heritage, maritime, and art deco, see:

Heritage Trails

Information on some of the non-residential buildings on the Heritage List is available on our database:

Non-residential Buildings Database

World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day is an annual event that offers an opportunity to raise the public's awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts needed to protect and conserve it.

The last World Heritage Day was 21 April 2012.

More Information

Heritage team

Related Links

• Built Heritage Incentive Fund
• City History
• District Plan - Heritage Chapters
• Heritage Policy

Department Details:
Urban Development & Transport