Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 17, 2023 5:53:52 GMT 12
TE ARAWA TAONGA TO RETURN TO ROTORUA LAKEFRONT
Work has begun to return Te Arawa Waka Taua to the Lakefront and give it pride of place near the shores of Lake Rotorua.
The last major works for the Lakefront Development Project, construction of a new Whare Waka will enable our community and visitors to view and connect with the Te Arawa taonga.
The Whare Waka has been designed by local architects DCA Architects of Transformation in collaboration with Te Arawa artist and master carver Lyonel Grant, Te Arawa Waka Trust and BSK Consulting Engineers. Mr Grant, who carved the Waka Taua by hand in 1989, will be providing carved elements and design features for the building.
In 2018, a $19.9 million Government investment from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (RDU) was announced for the project. This funding, alongside $20.1 million from Council, aimed to transform this recreational, economic and cultural resource.
In July 2020, an additional $1 million investment from Kānoa.....
waateanews.com/2023/08/16/te-arawa-taonga-to-return-to-rotorua-lakefront/
Work has begun to return Te Arawa Waka Taua to the Lakefront and give it pride of place near the shores of Lake Rotorua.
The last major works for the Lakefront Development Project, construction of a new Whare Waka will enable our community and visitors to view and connect with the Te Arawa taonga.
The Whare Waka has been designed by local architects DCA Architects of Transformation in collaboration with Te Arawa artist and master carver Lyonel Grant, Te Arawa Waka Trust and BSK Consulting Engineers. Mr Grant, who carved the Waka Taua by hand in 1989, will be providing carved elements and design features for the building.
In 2018, a $19.9 million Government investment from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (RDU) was announced for the project. This funding, alongside $20.1 million from Council, aimed to transform this recreational, economic and cultural resource.
In July 2020, an additional $1 million investment from Kānoa.....
waateanews.com/2023/08/16/te-arawa-taonga-to-return-to-rotorua-lakefront/