Nigel Gilkison Nigel Gilkison is an Architectural and Urban Design consultant with 30 years experience working in New Zealand and internationally. Nigel studied architecture at Auckland University and has a Masters degree in Urban Design (with distinction) from Portsmouth University in the UK. Nigel has a very good understanding of historical architecture and town planning and appreciates the social, cultural and economic value that our heritage brings to our urban environments. Nigel is the current chairperson of the Timaru Civic Trust. |
David McBride David McBride has a busy architect’s practice in Timaru. While immersed in design and construction, David has a deep affinity with all buildings – both new and used! During the 1980’s the CBD of Timaru came under threat, essentially through the desire of some owners to demolish rather than refurbish their buildings. The Timaru Civic Trust was formed at that time to combat wanton demolition. David became a foundation board member of the Trust and has remained on the Board ever since, including several years as chairman. From humble beginnings the Trust is now a significant property owner, and promoter of the essential character of local built heritage. |
Karen Rolleston I became a board member when the TCT reconvened after it had been in recess for some years. I’d describe myself as an interested bystander really and have little in the way of professional skills to add to the mix but I love Timaru and South Canterbury, it’s history, its buildings, and what it is able to offer its’ residents in terms of being a great place to live and bring up a family. When I first joined one of the suggestions I made to help highlight aspects of our lovely seaside town and the region was that we started a weekly column in The Timaru Herald. We’ve followed through on this; it’s been a lot of fun researching, photographing and putting together articles to this purpose over the last few years. |
Christopher Templeton Christopher Templeton was born in Ototara, Invercargill and moved to Timaru in his teenage years to become an organ builder. Having spent three decades working with historic and heritage instruments and buildings, he is guided by the philosophy that every place and building holds human stories behind it, and honouring and maintaining the building is the safest way of ensuring those memories are passed on to the next generation. He is also an active member of various other heritage and historical groups, both local and national. |
Graham Cadigan Born on the West Coast of the South Island I moved to Timaru with my family in 1972 and I am proud to call myself a “South Canterbury Local”. I have recently made contact with my Whakapapa and now a member of Te Runanga o Makaawhio. I am the Company Director of a locally based construction company: Timaru Construction. I have a passion for construction, both old and new and have been a member of the Timaru Civic Trust since 2016 where I am mainly responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of the Civic Trust properties and advising on Heritage Projects. |
John Hargreaves Born in Auckland 1942 where he studied for BMus, John then trained in Feilding as a pipe organ builder. In 1968 he came with Val to Timaru to join the newly formed South Island Organ Co, of which he is now managing director. John was for 45 years organist/choirmaster of Chalmers church and still plays and sings at Trinity and St Marys churches. He was awarded an MNZM in 2010 for services to organ restoration and is an active performer in musical and dramatic productions. As a TCT board member John is concerned about promoting and protecting Timaru’s heritage buildings, precincts and civic amenities and honouring the people who have provided them. |
Josh Newlove "I have lived most of my life in South Canterbury, initially growing up in Temuka and now raising a family of 3 with my wife Kate on a lifestyle block near Timaru. I am an owner of NB Architects, in partnership with Leon Browning. I am passionate about Architecture and our built environment. I Joined the Trust in 2015, I believe the Trust is in a great position not only to promote and advocate for our built heritage but to also create and promote new projects that enhance the Civic realm of Timaru. |
Lynne Kerr A member of the Timaru Civic Trust since 2015, an artist & retired teacher & a dedicated advocate for retaining our heritage buildings wherever possible, drawing attention to them by working with a team to place Street Art on walls within our CBD. Timaru has a considerable number of heritage buildings worthy of protection together with our urban conservation areas, in particular our CBD. With grants and special funding building owners can be supported in favour of retention of heritage. We can see evidence of loss in the Christchurch earthquakes and the considerable gains in Dunedin’s Heritage precinct where aesthetics can be important to our decision making. Repurpose the beautiful buildings and fill the area with people who are living and celebrating in our central precinct |
Leon Browning Leon is an Architect with 25 years of experience across a wide range of projects. He is the principal Architect of his own practice NB Architects in Timaru Leon has a passion for built heritage and enjoys contributing to the Timaru Civic Trust board. |
Juliet Shallard While working in the City of London as a qualified accountant, I restored an 1855 Victorian Terraced House in Notting Hill and also a Stone Cottage in Wales. A member of the National Trust I enjoyed visiting Stately and Historic Homes learning about their history and restoration stories. As a Uni student I painted and helped to convert the Waimate Courthouse into the Museum. Being on the TCT provides an exciting opportunity to be proactive in preserving the early heritage and unique character of Timaru. Juliet Shallard B Com CA |
Andrew Paul Wood
Timaru-born Andrew Paul Wood is a veteran arts and culture journalist and historian who for over 20 years has been writing about art, design, architecture, decorative arts, antiques and antiquities, and literature in popular and academic publications in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. He has degrees from Otago, Massey and Canterbury in art history and museum studies, is passionate about good urban planning, heritage preservation and public art.
