Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 10, 2022 4:59:36 GMT 12
COUNCIL SELLS BUILDINGS TO TRUST FOR $1
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Stage two of Whangārei’s Hihiaua Cultural Centre is set to begin with the trust behind the award-winning centre buying two buildings from the Whangārei District Council to enable its expansion plans to progress.
The trust, which has already developed stage one of the cultural centre on Whangārei’s Hihiaua Peninsula and the Town Basin, last week bought 56 Herekino St and 197 Lower Dent St (the old A’Fare building) for a price of $1. As well, the trust was given a lease of the land the buildings are on for peppercorn rental after a resolution by the council.
The two buildings have a combined valuation of $410,039 and the council voted that the book value of the buildings be treated in essence as an additional grant to the trust.
The Māori education and exhibition centre occupies a converted boatshed alongside the Hātea River, and comprises the Whare Toi, accommodating arts and craft activities, and Whare Waka, home to a collection of waka.
Welsh said the centre is designed to be an inclusive place for all while highlighting Māori arts and culture.....(NZ Herald paywall)
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/stage-two-of-whangareis-award-winning-hihiaua-cultural-centre-to-go-ahead-after-council-sale/UEWGC6FNLXQOAXYXTJC6H44OSI/
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Stage two of Whangārei’s Hihiaua Cultural Centre is set to begin with the trust behind the award-winning centre buying two buildings from the Whangārei District Council to enable its expansion plans to progress.
The trust, which has already developed stage one of the cultural centre on Whangārei’s Hihiaua Peninsula and the Town Basin, last week bought 56 Herekino St and 197 Lower Dent St (the old A’Fare building) for a price of $1. As well, the trust was given a lease of the land the buildings are on for peppercorn rental after a resolution by the council.
The two buildings have a combined valuation of $410,039 and the council voted that the book value of the buildings be treated in essence as an additional grant to the trust.
The Māori education and exhibition centre occupies a converted boatshed alongside the Hātea River, and comprises the Whare Toi, accommodating arts and craft activities, and Whare Waka, home to a collection of waka.
Welsh said the centre is designed to be an inclusive place for all while highlighting Māori arts and culture.....(NZ Herald paywall)
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/stage-two-of-whangareis-award-winning-hihiaua-cultural-centre-to-go-ahead-after-council-sale/UEWGC6FNLXQOAXYXTJC6H44OSI/