Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre Project News

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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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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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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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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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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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 →

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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 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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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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