Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 1, 2019 16:13:08 GMT 12
TARARUA IWI SEEKS TO TRANSFORM DISUSED WOODVILLE DEPOT INTO CULTURAL TOURISM CENTRE
A Tararua iwi is looking to turn a disused depot into a vibrant cultural tourism attraction.
Council chief executive Blair King said the iwi's plans for the site offered the biggest benefit for the district, creating jobs, bringing in visitors and teaching Māori culture and history.
Ngāti Kahungunu's proposed visitor centre would house exhibitions and virtual reality experiences on Māori atua (gods), the history of the Manawatū Gorge and wind energy.
The trail would run through Te Āpiti Wind Farm, with turbine towers along the trail decorated with murals of atua, painted by world-renowned street artist Graeme Hoete.
The council has agreed to sell the Infracon depot site to the iwi for $400,000 – the highest offer received for the site – with $280,000 to be paid upfront and the rest going on the books as a loan from the council.
If the iwi meets certain conditions, the loan will be written off and effectively act as a grant towards the tourism project.....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/116110513/tararua-iwi-seek-to-transform-disused-woodville-depot-into-cultural-tourism-centre
THE OTHER NAMES PROPOSED FOR THE HAWKE'S BAY OPERA HOUSE
The Hawke's Bay Opera House and wider precinct has had many names over the years.
But the latest - Toitoi – Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre, has rankled some.
The Māori term, which means the pinnacle of achievement, is linked to ideas of excellence, encouragement and motivation, was chosen.
Hastings District Council said the four other options were; Ura, Wiri, Ioio and Aria.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12271060
A Tararua iwi is looking to turn a disused depot into a vibrant cultural tourism attraction.
Council chief executive Blair King said the iwi's plans for the site offered the biggest benefit for the district, creating jobs, bringing in visitors and teaching Māori culture and history.
Ngāti Kahungunu's proposed visitor centre would house exhibitions and virtual reality experiences on Māori atua (gods), the history of the Manawatū Gorge and wind energy.
The trail would run through Te Āpiti Wind Farm, with turbine towers along the trail decorated with murals of atua, painted by world-renowned street artist Graeme Hoete.
The council has agreed to sell the Infracon depot site to the iwi for $400,000 – the highest offer received for the site – with $280,000 to be paid upfront and the rest going on the books as a loan from the council.
If the iwi meets certain conditions, the loan will be written off and effectively act as a grant towards the tourism project.....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/116110513/tararua-iwi-seek-to-transform-disused-woodville-depot-into-cultural-tourism-centre
THE OTHER NAMES PROPOSED FOR THE HAWKE'S BAY OPERA HOUSE
The Hawke's Bay Opera House and wider precinct has had many names over the years.
But the latest - Toitoi – Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre, has rankled some.
The Māori term, which means the pinnacle of achievement, is linked to ideas of excellence, encouragement and motivation, was chosen.
Hastings District Council said the four other options were; Ura, Wiri, Ioio and Aria.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12271060