Heritage grants
North Shore Heritage Trust, launched in November 2002, administers a fund established to provide grants of up to $5,000 towards the stabilisation, repair or restoration of heritage buildings on Auckland's North Shore.
The aim of the Trust is to protect and enhance buildings or places of heritage significance on the North Shore and raise public awareness and appreciation of New Zealand's history.
For an overview of the Trust's work over the last year, and a list of trustees, please refer to the Chairperson's Annual Report 2009 (PDF 1.09MB).
Who can apply for a heritage grant?
North Shore Heritage Trust can help you with funding to restore the heritage features of your home, if your property:
The Trust has also established additional criteria for providing grants.Please refer to the North Shore Heritage Trust Policy (PDF 79KB) for more details.
Types of heritage projects funded
- Restoration/conservation projects - windows, verandahs, ballustrades, roofing
- Conservation plans
How to apply for a grant
The North Shore Heritage Trust meets every two months to consider new funding applications and review projects underway. Advertisements for grant applications are placed in the local papers, but you can apply at any time by downloading the grant application form (PDF 240KB), filling it in and returning it to:
Senior Planner, Built Environment
North Shore City Council
Private Bag 93500
Takapuna
North Shore City 0740
North Shore Heritage Trust meetings 2010
- Tuesday 6 April
- Tuesday 8 June
- Monday 2 August
- Monday 4 October
If you require further information, or assistance with filling in your heritage grant application form, please contact North Shore City Council, phone (09) 486 8600, or email heritagetrust@northshorecity.govt.nz.