Noel Reardon
Noel Reardon is the heritage manager for Auckland City Council, where he oversees the preservation of historical and character areas within the city. He recently emphasized the importance of maintaining the architectural integrity of historic homes, such as the late 19th-century villas in Mt Eden, in response to concerns about modern alterations like the installation of double-glazed windows. Reardon highlighted that while homeowners may find compliance burdensome, the preservation of distinctive features is vital for maintaining the character of Auckland's neighborhoods.
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Reardon stated that the council had protected notable historic neighborhoods since the 1990s.
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New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Noel Reardon is the Auckland Council manager of heritage who discussed the limitations of the Auckland Unitary Plan regarding movable objects.
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Council’s heritage manager Noel Reardon said 'timber windows are a highly distinctive feature of Auckland’s cottages, villas and bungalows' in special character areas.
Auckland Mt Eden villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rulesNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
