Minister for
Arts, Culture and Heritage 16 January
2015 Media Statement
Minister expresses condolences at the
passing of Sir Ian Athfield
Arts, Culture and
Heritage Minister Maggie Barry today paid tribute to the
life of renowned architect Sir Ian Athfield KNZM, who has
passed away aged 74.
“Sir Ian Athfield has played a
major part in shaping modern New Zealand architecture and
has made an enormous contribution to the city of Wellington
he loved so much,” says Ms Barry.
“He was involved in
many projects throughout New Zealand since the 1960s, most
recently with his creative input to the Christchurch
rebuild.
“I offer my condolences to his family, and it
is a small comfort that he knew of his knighthood. He was
one of New Zealand’s great characters and he will be
missed.”
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