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  • heritage Something important from the past that is valued. Kemp House is a part of New Zealand's heritage.
  • missionaries People who travel to teach their beliefs to others. The house was built by missionaries James and Charlotte Kemp.
  • restoration The process of fixing something to make it look new again. The restoration of Kemp House helps preserve its history.
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