18 Dec 2023

Heritage status possible for 'space ship' home in Christchurch

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 18 December 2023

An immaculately renovated example of a rare futuristic tiny home is in the running to receive heritage recognition.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is seeking submissions on a proposal to list the Area 51 Futuro House in Ohoka, on the outskirts of Christchurch, as a Category 1 historic place.

A classification that would identify the spaceship home as being of outstanding heritage significance.

It belongs to Futuro aficionado Nick McQuoid, he speaks to Jesse.