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$400,000 NZCT Grant Boosts Rotorua Museum Restoration
Wednesday 19, June 2024
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded Rotorua Lakes Council a multi-year grant of $400,000, to be spread over this … Continue reading →
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Construction work on Rotorua Museum to get underway in June
Tuesday 30, April 2024
Construction on Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa will start in June this year following confirmation of the … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Trust continues generous support of Rotorua Museum project
Wednesday 6, December 2023
The Rotorua Trust has long been a supporter of Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa. Even before the … Continue reading →
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Council is seeking tenders for the construction phase of Rotorua Museum.
Wednesday 25, October 2023
Council is seeking tenders from potential contractors for the construction phase of the restoration of the Rotorua museum. In August, … Continue reading →
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Establishment of a building governance group
Tuesday 19, September 2023
Meeting Update: Last week the Infrastructure and Environment Committee gave its support for the establishment of a building governance group … Continue reading →
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Council proceeding with Rotorua Museum project
Friday 11, August 2023
In August 2023, following a community consultation, Rotorua Lakes Council elected members voted in favour of proceeding with the strengthening … Continue reading →
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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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Almost $1m Of New Community Facilities Approved For Rotorua
Tuesday 23, November 2021
ROTORUA, 23 November 2021: Rotorua locals will soon benefit from almost $1m worth of new community facilities thanks to funding … 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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Additional funding approved to achieve the vision for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Friday 2, July 2021
The vision for the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is to revitalise this iconic facility, and for culture, community … Continue reading →
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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 … Continue reading →
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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, … Continue reading →
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Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre construction contract awarded
Thursday 1, October 2020
The project to transform the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre has reached another key milestone with Council’s approval to … Continue reading →
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Henriata Nicholas talks about the Sir Howard Morrison Centre cultural design
Friday 11, September 2020
The Sir Howard Morrison Centre sits on land gifted by Ngāti Whakaue. Over the last few months the project team … Continue reading →
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Key progress on Sir Howard Morrison Centre project
Thursday 10, September 2020
Significant progress has been made on the project to strengthen and redevelop the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, with … Continue reading →
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Meet Lizzie Marvelly, the newly appointed director of the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Wednesday 15, July 2020
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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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Meet Anthony Tahana, Hawkins project manager for the Rotorua Museum Project
Wednesday 11, March 2020
Anthony Tahana is the Hawkins project manager for the Rotorua Museum Strengthening and Redevelopment Project. He has worked for Hawkins … Continue reading →
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Ben Manley talks about the site history of the Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Thursday 30, January 2020
Local researcher and historian Ben Manley talks about the history of the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, and the … Continue reading →
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Andrew Burton explains the work being done at the Rotorua Museum
Tuesday 28, January 2020
Andrew Burton, Director of Burton Construction and Maintenance Ltd., talks about the work being done within the Rotorua Museum. Burton … Continue reading →
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Cian Elyse White video blog #1
Monday 13, January 2020
RLC Performing Arts Director Cian Elyse White talks about performing arts in Rotorua, and the exciting developments planned for the … Continue reading →
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RLC Performing Arts Director, Cian Elyse White talks about her role and the project to transform the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Thursday 9, January 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOQsnfTFHP4 Rotorua Lakes Council Performing Arts Director, Cian Elyse White, talks about what to expect when the strengthened and redeveloped … Continue reading →Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Special Bösendorfer Grand Piano Gifted to John Paul College
Tuesday 24, December 2019
A 1930s Bösendorfer grand piano, one of four grand pianos housed at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, has been gifted to John Paul College.
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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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Kerry Newell
Friday 6, December 2019
As project manager for the Sir Howard Morrison Centre project, Kerry Newell from AECOM is responsible for keeping the project … Continue reading →
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Deconstruction has started!
Thursday 28, November 2019
Following a karakia on 19 November, contractors moved into the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre to start the deconstruction … Continue reading →
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Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre project entering next stage
Thursday 31, October 2019
With funding now secured for the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, the project is moving into the next phase with deconstruction work starting next week (early November 2019).
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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
Ann Somerville talks about exhibitions she was involved with as Rotorua Museum Curator
Monday 7, October 2019
Guide Ann Somerville talks about some of the unique exhibitions she helped research and develop when Rotorua Museum was open. … Continue reading →
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Project Lead Stewart Brown updates us on the Rotorua Museum project
Saturday 5, October 2019
Stewart Brown updates the community in the second of the live streamed Project Updates for Rotorua Museum, held at the … Continue reading →
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Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre Project Update – 4 October 2019
Friday 4, October 2019
Performing Arts Director Cian Elyse White updates the community on the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre earthquake strengthening and … Continue reading →
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Museum Café and Historic Corridor
Monday 30, September 2019
As part of the strengthening and restoration project for Rotorua Museum, the opportunity will be taken to upgrade key amenities … Continue reading →
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Vacancy for Rotorua Museum Director – Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Wednesday 18, September 2019
Are you a visionary? Are you an enthusiastic and talented leader? We are looking for a Director for Rotorua Museum … Continue reading →
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Alistair Cattanach
Wednesday 18, September 2019
Alistair Cattanach, structural engineer from Dunning Thornton, is responsible for strengthening the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre.
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Rotorua Museum Update with Stewart Brown, Arts and Culture Manager
Monday 16, September 2019
https://youtu.be/8aTVFG1bzRYRotorua Museum
Project Lead Stewart Brown updates us on the Rotorua Museum project
Thursday 5, September 2019
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Hear more about the Rotorua Museum Project now that the building and strengthening work is fully funded
Tuesday 3, September 2019
Stewart Brown, Rotorua Lakes Council Arts & Culture Manger, will be giving an community update about the Rotorua Museum project … Continue reading →
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The first 50 years of the Rotorua Bath House
Tuesday 20, August 2019
As the Museum moves into the next phase of its journey we look back at this unique building, its chequered … Continue reading →
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Ann Somerville talks about history of the Bath House
Wednesday 14, August 2019
Ann Somerville talks about the colourful history of the Bath House in which Rotorua Museum is housed
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Rotorua Museum Operations Manager, Cat Jehly, talks about moving the taonga from the Museum into safe storage
Tuesday 13, August 2019
Rotorua Museum Operations Manager, Cat Jehly, talks about the complexities and challenges of moving all the taonga, objects and artworks out of the Museum and into safe storage
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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 … Continue reading →
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RLC Arts & Culture Manager, Stewart Brown, talking about the Rotorua Museum project – currently at developed design stage
Tuesday 13, August 2019
Stewart Brown is Project Sponsor for the Rotorua Museum strengthening, restoration and development project. The project is at developed design stage and he talks about some of the complexities, challenges and opportunities, working on this iconic Category 1 heritage building.
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Announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Tuesday 13, August 2019
Did you miss the news? The Rotorua Museum strengthening and restoration project is now fully funded! Hear from Prime Minister … Continue reading →
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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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Rotorua Museum Project – The Lead Engineer at GDC, explains some of the complexities of the project
Wednesday 16, January 2019
Keegan Williams is the Lead Engineer at GDC. He explains some of the complexities of the Rotorua Museum project.
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Why will some parts of the Bath House project will be modern and some remain heritage?
Wednesday 16, January 2019
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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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Rotorua Museum Update December 2018
Monday 17, December 2018
Click here to view the livestream footage from today’s announcement(If you are having trouble viewing this link via Internet Explorer … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Museum architects explain some of the complexities of this project
Friday 16, November 2018
Matt and Bernard explain the complexities of working on one of the country’s iconic buildings, Rotorua Museum, two years after … Continue reading →
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Architects explain why they were keen to be involved with this project
Thursday 15, November 2018
Today marks two years since the closure of the Rotorua Museum doors following the Kaikoura earthquake. Architects, Matt and Bernard, … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Museum Architects tell us about their part in restoring the Bath House building
Thursday 15, November 2018
In recognition of two years since the Rotorua Museum closed its doors, Matt Davy and Bernard Needham tell us about … Continue reading →
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Project managers appointed for Museum and SHMPAC
Friday 2, November 2018
Project managers appointed for Rotorua Museum and the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre With the construction phase due to get … Continue reading →
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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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Rotorua Museum prepares for construction phase with removal of taonga into safe storage
Thursday 18, October 2018
In readiness for the construction phase of Rotorua Museum, due to get underway mid next year, the remaining 25 taonga … Continue reading →
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Rotorua Museum architect appointed
Thursday 27, September 2018
DPA Architects, with previous experience refurbishing Rotorua Museum, has been appointed to carry out the design work for the restoration … 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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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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Rotorua Museum update October 2017
Friday 6, October 2017
A preferred option to repair Rotorua’s iconic museum will be progressed during the next few months following scoping and assessment … 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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