The Te Wharepuni o Anehana building at Anderson Park in Invercargill which is being proposed for heritage status. Descendants of Maori carver Tene Waitere are attempting to ensure a building at Anderson Park in Invercargill is awarded heritage status. READ MORE:* Hinemihi, the Maori Meeting House far away from home* Venture Southland and council hire consultant on Anderson House futureThe building remains today, situated behind Anderson House. The Kereopa and Schuster whanau, of Ngati Tarawhai, are the descendants of Waitere and they have now applied to Heritage New Zealand to award Te Wharepuni o Anehana heritage status as well. Heritage New Zealand is now calling for submissions by April 17 on the proposal to award the Te Wharepuni o Anehana with heritage status.

Source: Stuff March 20, 2019 06:45 UTC