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Rotorua Museum granted $4.1million funding support from Bay of Plenty Regional Council towards exhibition development
Monday, 28 June 2021
Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is to receive a $4.1million grant from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council towards the creation of exhibitions for the strengthened and redeveloped facility. The news came as the Regional Council announced $1.86billion investment in the region over the next 10 years…
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Bay of Plenty artists given the opportunity to show their work in exhibition
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
The Friends of Rotorua Museum in partnership with Lockwood are delighted to offer local artists the opportunity to be part of the first ever Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition this year. Friends of Rotorua Museum committee member, Jo-Anne La Grouw, notes that “with COVID-19 restrictions and the Rotorua Museum closure,…
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Additional investigations required for Rotorua Museum
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Complex geotechnical and structural challenges requiring additional investigations mean the opening of Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa, housed within the Bath House building, has been delayed. Rotorua Lakes Council Group Manager – Operations, Jocelyn Mikaere, explains taking the time to complete additional investigations now will ensure the…
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Rotorua Museum Director announced
Friday, 3 July 2020
Lizzie Marvelly is returning to her hometown as the Director for Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa Already a household name in the world of music, and an award-winning media commentator, Lizzie’s appointment followed a comprehensive recruitment process. Lizzie’s career is as diverse as it is rich. Her…
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Contractor announced for Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Centre projects
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
With construction beginning next year on Rotorua Museum and the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, leading New Zealand firm, Hawkins, has been appointed as the pre-construction contractor for the seismic strengthening and redevelopment for both of these key community facilities. Hawkins General Manager Central, Peter McCawe, says the confirmation…
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Mayor Chadwick says PGF funding for Rotorua Museum recognises its national significance
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Government funding of $20m towards re-opening Rotorua Museum recognises its national significance and reinforces Rotorua’s direction and progress, Mayor Steve Chadwick says. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones came to Rotorua today [Tuesday 13 August] to announce $15 million in funding from the Government’s Provincial Growth…
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Huge boost for Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre projects
Friday, 14 June 2019
A total $10 million in combined grants from Lottery’s significant projects fund has provided a huge boost for the projects to restore and strengthen Rotorua Museum and the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. The Rotorua Museum project, to earthquake strengthen and redevelop the Bath House building in which the…
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Progress on talks to secure Central Government funding for Rotorua
Friday, 17 May 2019
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says discussions with senior ministers to secure Central Government funding for the strengthening and restoration of the city’s iconic museum are progressing well. “I am working closely with senior ministers and am heartened by the discussions we’ve had to date to secure Government funding for our…
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Resource consent issued for Rotorua Museum project
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Another milestone was achieved as resource consent was issued for the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa last week (1 March 2019), marking a significant step forward in the restoration and strengthening of this iconic building. Proposed 3D floor plan of Rotorua Museum basement. Courtesy of DPA Architects…
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$10m funding commitment towards Rotorua Museum restoration
Monday, 17 December 2018
Rotorua Trust has agreed to commit $10 million towards the rebuild of the Rotorua Museum, with Trustees unanimously agreeing that the rebuilding and reopening of the Museum is a key priority for the Rotorua community at this time. “The Museum/Bath House is seen as a symbol of our community and…
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