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Consultation of Options for the future of Rotorua Museum begins
Friday 26, May 2023
Our Museum The iconic Bath House building which housed the Rotorua Museum is a significant building for our community and … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Museum Project Update – September 2022
Friday 30, September 2022
Hear from project sponsor Stewart Brown (Rotorua Lakes Council, Arts, Culture & Mahi Toi Manager) as he updates the community … Continue reading →
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Testing of structural plaster and anchors explained by Devina Shedde, structural engineer from DIZHUR Consulting
Wednesday 24, August 2022
Did you know the Rotorua Museum project is one of the most complex structural engineering projects underway in NZ at … Continue reading →
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Hear from Dmytro Dizhur, Structural Engineer – Dizhur Consulting
Friday 8, July 2022
Community Update: Hear more about the Rotorua Museum earthquake strengthening project in this presentation from Dr Dmytro Dizhur, Structural Engineer … Continue reading →
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Design solution reduces cost, time and impact on heritage features
Thursday 7, July 2022
An extensive phase of geotechnical and structural investigation of Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa has concluded, delivering … Continue reading →
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New visual identity for Sir Howard Morrison Centre revealed
Thursday 7, July 2022
Te Arawa has a deep connection to the performing arts, which inspires the new brand for the redeveloped Sir Howard … Continue reading →
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Project Complexity – Hear from Mike Jacka
Thursday 23, June 2022
Hear more about the Rotorua Museum earthquake strengthening project in this presentation from Mike Jacka, Technical Director at Tonkin and … Continue reading →
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Museum project update coming soon
Wednesday 22, June 2022
Findings from additional assessments, funding discussions and project options will be outlined in an update detailing progress on the strengthening … Continue reading →
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Name and design announced for Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Friday 6, May 2022
Representatives from the Morrison whānau and Ngāti Whakaue presented the new name for the centre, the spaces within and the … Continue reading →
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Stewart Brown explains some of the challenges uncovered on the project
Friday 2, July 2021
The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is set to re-open in mid-2022, providing our community with an outstanding regional … Continue reading →
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Brent Wade, Hawkins, talks about project progress and challenges
Friday 2, July 2021
Learn more about this challenging project from the Project Site Manager.
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Lizzie Marvelly appointed as Director, Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Friday 3, July 2020
Lizzie Marvelly is returning to her hometown as the Director for Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa. See … Continue reading →
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Additional Government funding a welcome boost for key Council projects
Saturday 27, June 2020
Additional funding towards re-opening of Rotorua’s museum and construction of a new forest visitor centre is a welcome boost as … Continue reading →
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Contractor announced for Rotorua Museum
Wednesday 18, December 2019
Project Lead, Stewart Brown, thanks everyone for their support of this unique project and announces the contractor chosen for pre-construction … Continue reading →
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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, … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Museum Project Update by Stewart Brown
Monday 21, October 2019
https://youtu.be/WcgVGcxMfzk Rotorua Lakes Council Arts & Culture Manager, Stewart Brown, gives his monthly update on the Rotorua Museum strengthening and … Continue reading →Rotorua Museum
Project Lead Stewart Brown updates us on the Rotorua Museum project
Thursday 5, September 2019
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Te Arawa Soldiers’ Memorial Unveiling
Thursday 8, August 2019
More than 250 people attended the moving ceremony unveiling the restored Te Arawa Soldiers’ Memorial, 92 years to the day … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Museum sends AEIOU exhibition on the road
Thursday 8, August 2019
In 2015 the team at Rotorua Museum developed the exhibition: AEIOU Tūhurahia te arapū Māori | Explore the Māori alphabet. … Continue reading →
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Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre project fully funded
Thursday 4, July 2019
The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre project is now fully funded and work is set to start later this … Continue reading →
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SHMPAC fully funded and work to start in November
Thursday 4, July 2019
The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre project is now fully funded and work is set to start later this … Continue reading →
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Work begins on new Kuirau Park market space
Friday 21, June 2019
The new look Saturday Rotary market is in sight. A karakia by Rotorua Lakes Council Kaitiaki Ahurea Māori Monty Morrison … Continue reading →
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$10 million for Rotorua Museum and SHMPAC
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.
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Museum funding talks progressing
Sunday 5, 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.
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It’s official – Rotorua is going batty!
Saturday 13, April 2019
Long-tailed bats have been found at two sites in Rotorua’s Sanatorium Reserve. This is a significant find, being only the … Continue reading →
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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.
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Robin Byron from Heritage NZ explains some of the complexities of the project
Wednesday 16, January 2019
Robin Byron from Heritage NZ explains some of the complexities of the Rotorua Museum project.
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New Performing Arts Director appointed
Thursday 25, October 2018
After more than a decade on stage and screen, actor, writer and director Cian Elyse White (Te Arawa, Ngāti Pikiao) … Continue reading →
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Progress update at Sanatorium Reserve
Wednesday 24, October 2018
Work is underway at Sanatorium Reserve where contractors have been busy removing bamboo and other pest plants from the area. … Continue reading →
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Geothermal wonder to be restored
Wednesday 19, September 2018
It is New Zealand Conservation Week and a perfect time for work to begin on the restoration of Rotorua’s Sanatorium … Continue reading →
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Architect appointed for strengthening and upgrade of the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Friday 3, August 2018
The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is a step closer to opening its doors now Rotorua Lakes Council has … Continue reading →
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Ceremony marks SHMPAC donation
Tuesday 30, January 2018
A ceremony marking a generous donation of $3 million from philanthropist Sir Owen Glenn toward the proposed upgrade of the … Continue reading →
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Museum offering thriving one year on
Saturday 18, November 2017
Rotorua’s history and stories are alive and well beyond the walls of Rotorua Museum a year after its unexpected closure. … Continue reading →
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Work to do at Sir Howard Morrison performing arts centre
Friday 3, November 2017
An engineers’ report on the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre has highlighted issues relating to seismic strengthening which require … Continue reading →
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Summers’ Sculptures safely tucked away
Saturday 12, August 2017
As the Bath House building celebrates its 109th birthday some of its most precious inhabitants have moved out. The iconic … Continue reading →
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Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre Updates – June 2017
Thursday 8, June 2017
26 June 2017 The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre has re-opened following completion of work to strengthen a wall … Continue reading →
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