20 April 2022
Media: Rotorua Weekender
Topic: He Kakano exhibition
Enquiry
I saw that there is a bit over a week left of the He Kakano exhibition and wondered if you'd be happy for me to run a story reminding people it will be coming to a close soon if they want to contribute?
I can take most of the info from the original release but wondered if I could get some additional comment around the below?
- How has the response been so far/how much feedback has been received?
- Are you able to share some examples of ideas people have put forward so far?
- Why do you encourage people to make sure they get in and have their say while they can?
If there is a photo that has been taken throughout the exhibition period so far that would be awesome
Response
The following information was provided:
We’ve had a great response to the exhibition so far, with a wide range of feedback from both adults and children. We have had children drawing pictures of exhibitions they would like to see when the Museum reopens, post-it notes with ideas for a huge range of experiences and services our community would like included, as well as feedback via our digital survey of the types of exhibitions our community would like to see.
A small selection of the ideas we have received on the post-it notes include:
- A sandpit for children to discover treasures in
- Virtual tours of 3D historical landscapes
- Discovery area for tamariki
- Regular exhibitions of the important art collection
- Free for locals
- Voclanic and geothermal history and knowledge
- Interactive exhibits for all ages
- Local Māori and European history
- Ice age animals from around here
- Space for local art
- Something scary based on true events in Rotorua
- Café baskets to picnic in Government Gardens
This exhibition is the first step in asking our community for their thoughts on the types of exhibitions and experiences they would like to see in the Museum when it reopens. We want to ensure that the stories told in the Museum authentically reflect our place and our people, and that the Museum experiences meets the wants and needs of our community. We have a fantastic opportunity to create something really special, and uniquely of Rotorua. A place that our community values and wants to come to time and time again. A place that they are proud of and where they feel they belong. To do that it is really important that our local people have their say about what is important to them.
The exhibition is on at Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri until 1 May. For people who aren’t able to get to the Library, we do have an online survey where they can share their ideas with us. People can either scan the attached QR code (English and Māori versions) or enter one of the following bit.ly addresses to access the survey in English or Māori:
Adult questionnaire
Adult questionnaire in Māori
*Images were also provided for use in the Weekender
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Media: Stuff
Topic: Repainting of Te Ahi Tupua sculpture
Enquiry
Dropping you a line to request some additional comment re the Hemo Gorge sculpture maintenance.
I wanted to ask:
Is it just repainting or will other work be done on the sculpture?
Is there a cost estimate for the work and who is paying?
Response
The following information was provided:
If you need to attribute you can attribute to Marc Spijkerbosch, Rotorua Lakes Council Community Public Arts Advisor:
It is just the repainting.
There is no cost to Rotorua Lakes Council.
An issue was noted by Kilwell during annual inspection and wash down. Our understanding is that it is an issue with the paint itself.
*Reporter was informed he would need to speak with Kilwell for further detail/info and that we would advise them that he may be in contact.