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Hawke’s Bay Opera House
Arts & Events Precinct
Strategic Plan 2019-2021
Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021 1
HBOH
2 Welcome 7 Success Criteria & Stages 11 Strategic Priority 1 Goals & Objectives
3 Introduction 8 The Big (Artistic) Picture 14 Strategic Priority 2 Goals & Objectives
Strategic Plan 4 Context 9 Vision & Mission 15 Strategic Priority 3 Goals & Objectives
2019-2021 5 The Big Picture 10 Strategic Priorities 17 Aspirations
“ ...giving the
community, visitors,
businesses and Mana
Whenua multiple
reasons to be proud
of the buildings
themselves as well as
the activities that take
place within them ”
He Mihimihi - Greetings
Kei ngā whakateitei ki te whenua, kei ngā He aha ai? Kia piki ake a mana whenua, marae Greetings and salutations to each and every Why is this so? For one, it’s about supporting
tamarahi ki te rangi, e rere atu nei i ngā mihi mai, hapū mai, whānau mai ki te pae huarewa one of you all our esteemed community who mana whenua, marae, hapū and whānau to
manahau ki tēnā, ki tēnā o tātau e tūhono nei i kaingākaungia e tēnā, e tēnā; ā, me te hapori are drawn and connected to this esteemed realise their aspirations and to have their voices
ki te kaupapa whakahirahira o Te Kaunihera-ā- whānui hoki. Arā, kia harakoa ai, kia tōtika ai project being driven by the Hastings District heard; as well as the wider community. That
Rohe o Heretaunga; arā, ko te Whare Puoro o te whanaketanga mai o te hapori kia taea ai te Council. We acknowledge this wonderful is, to develop joyously and positively towards
Te Matau-a-Māui me ōna piringa. Kāti rā, kei tākoha atu, te tūhono atu hoki ki te iwi whānui. community of Heretaunga, Heretaunga of the our respective goals that ultimately contribute
te mihi atu mātau ki Heretaunga haukūnui, Ko te Whare Puoro o Te Matau-a-Māui me life giving waters, Heretaunga and its myriad to and connect with our aspirations here at
Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te ōna piringa tētahi o ēnei wāhi e tū whakahīhī of pathways, Heretaunga the true beauty of Council. The Hawke’s Bay Opera House project
kaahu, Heretaunga ringahora, Heretaunga nei, ā, e whakapāho atu i ngā tāhuhu kōrero toi which can only be seen through the eyes of the is one such project that given its significance
raorao haumako, Heretaunga takoto noa; Tīhei whakaari o mana whenua me ērā anō o te hapori hawk, Heretaunga whose hospitality is abound, as a local landmark, can tell the story of mana
Heretaunga! whānui. Heretaunga with rich and fertile lands, and whenua in relation to cultural narratives and
Heretaunga of its many departed chiefs. the arts, alongside those histories of our wider
Ko te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Heretaunga e Ko te inoi ia kia pai tā tātau whakatakoto community.
awhero nei ki te tū hei kaitiaki i runga anō i te mahere me tā tātau mahi ngātahi nō te mea, ina The Hastings District Council aspires to
tika, te pono me te aroha kia whakakaurerangia kotahi ai tātau ka ea katoangia ngā wawata. kaitiakitanga conducted in good faith at all May we go well in our planning and work
ngā wawata me ngā tūmanako o mana whenua times with respect to the aspirations and together, for together we shall achieve our
me te ao Māori. Pērā anō i te kaahu e haaro Tēnā tātau katoa! expectations of mana whenua and of the goals.
kaitiaki nei mō Heretaunga, ā, e haaro ana i wider Māori community. Just as the kaahu is
runga ake nei, puta noa hoki i te rohe ki te the kaitiaki of Heretaunga, flying above, over Greetings to us all!
mātai, ki te arataki, ki te tiaki i a tātau; he pērā and around the region, to monitor, guide and
anō hoki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Heretaunga protect us; so too does the Hastings District
me ōna whāinga kia āta tirongia ki te haepapa Council take seriously its responsibility to mana
matua ki a mana whenua, ki te ao Māori whenua, to the Māori community; indeed,
whānui; ki te hapori whānui. across the whole community and district.
Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021 1
Welcome
In 2014 the Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Plaza is clear is that we have many opportunities
and Municipal Building closed for earth- awaiting us as we begin to open the Precinct
quake strengthening and we were left with from 2020.
the opportunity – and the challenge – of
envisaging the best combination of uses - and This Strategic Plan begins to clarify the tasks
users - for the spaces within it. Since the first ahead. It proposes three priorities to lead
conversations with community, the vision has the organisation over the first three years
been to bring life back into this iconic facility; of operation: Operational Leadership and
for culture, community and commercial to Sustainability, ensuring ways of working are
come together to create an energetic, busy, robust and innovative; Vibrant Hub, enabling
welcoming hub of activity. the Precinct to offer a range of opportunities
for the community to be part of it; Local Pride,
Prior to closure, the Opera House Precinct giving the community, visitors, businesses
was establishing itself as the cultural heart of and Mana Whenua multiple reasons to be
Hastings and Hawke’s Bay. During the years proud of the buildings themselves as well as
where building works have dominated the site, the activities that take place within them. The
conversations, consultation, working groups plan will guide our aspirations, our operations,
and planning sessions have continued, focusing our programming, our organisational culture,
on what will take place within the spaces once our position in the market, our identity and
they are available. We are in a phase of ‘rebuild ultimately our service to the community.
and re-establish’, we need to walk before
we can run, but we should also be bold and
have a vision of what the Precinct can be for Sandra Hazlehurst
our community now and in the future. What Mayor, Hastings District
2 Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021
Introduction
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events training and employment in events, the
Precinct has an unprecedented opportunity to arts and hospitality. It can showcase Ngāti
reopen as a leading arts, conferencing, events Kahungunu, Takitimu Performing Arts,
and entertainment venue that meets the Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre and the
needs, goals and aspirations of the 21st century wealth of performing arts training programmes
user. It fits within an international movement based in Hawke’s Bay. The Hawke’s Bay Opera
towards a new generation of venues that take House Precinct is on track to be a facility that
active roles in arts and culture, and in the locals and visitors, businesses and promoters
communities they serve. will be proud to be part of.
As an events and conferencing centre As a selling proposition the Precinct is
the Precinct can offer a unique visitor desirable and unique in the marketplace,
experience. Architecturally, it brings together a variety of versatile spaces that can be
heritage value and contemporary design; it configured to fit a range of events with an
encompasses flexible and adaptable spaces for historic lyric Opera House at its centre. Also,
a variety of uses. Its central position in the city it is within easy walking distance to boutique
places it as a landmark for locals and visitors shopping and dining experiences and a five-
and a vital component of the revitalisation of minute drive from Havelock Village, which
the central business district. offers retail, hospitality and accommodation.
It has the potential to be a vibrant and
dynamic hub with programming that reflects
and inspires our community. It can incorporate
pathways for youth to enter education,
Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021 3Context
In preparing the Precinct’s strategic direction, 2020, a clear direction for the Municipal that have synergy and can support each other
consultation with iwi, community, and arts Building will be proposed, consulted on and to create an engaging and inviting destination.
and culture practitioners and groups has confirmed with construction, operations and
been paramount. The framework has been oversight working in parallel. Our long-term vision is to build a vibrant and
informed by the Hastings District Council significant venue that leads the way in New
Long Term Plan 2018-2028, the Independent The Municipal Building is acknowledged Zealand for a new kind of facility: relevant,
Working Party Tīhei Heretaunga, the Working as the key to unlocking the full potential diverse, enriching. An arts and events precinct
Group for the Use of the Municipal Theatre, of the Precinct. It has elements that can that is a gathering place for locals and visitors.
surrounding regional arts and events strategies, enhance the experience of Theatre and Plaza A place that honours its past, nurtures its
including those of Ngāti Kahungunu and users, integrate with the wider cultural and community and inspires future generations.
EIT, as well as international work on next- commercial centre of Hastings City and
generation arts centres. provide opportunities for community and
arts and culture groups. Within the Municipal
We have formidable strengths and many Building there is the chance to create flexible
opportunities ahead of us but also some and adaptable spaces that meet the needs
challenges. Identifying a staged process of of many users and encourage collaboration, “ The Municipal Building
delivery, in terms of the build, reopening and adding to a rich and diverse offering. needs to be looked to for
operations, means we can focus resources on
each part as it is required, while still holding an As we re-open the Theatre and Plaza, we must what’s new and what’s
overarching view. also consider the combination of tenants and next...Flexible space
activities necessary to provide for the long- responding to ever-
The Opera House Theatre and the Plaza will term needs of the wider Precinct. There are
open in early 2020. Fit-out and programming opportunities for a mix of complementary arts,
changing needs and
for these is an immediate focus. Through culture, community and commercial activities ever-evolving approaches. ”
Summarised from Feasibility Study
4 Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021The big picture
Heretaunga Haukū nui, ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION HERETAUNGA ARARAU
Heretaunga Ararau, Genuine engagement with the business CONNECTIONS, PATHWAYS, LAYERS OF FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND THINKING
Heretaunga Haaro o Te Kaahu, and arts sector in Hastings specifically and
Hawke’s Bay generally has been a focus in The redevelopment of the Hawke’s Bay Opera needs to involve culture and arts activities
Heretaunga Takotoa noa the preparation of this Plan. This includes an House Arts & Events Precinct represents and commercial enterprises that create
Independent Working Party, arts and culture investment in cultural infrastructure. It is jobs, develop skills and establish pathways to
Heretaunga of life-giving practitioners and a working group for the Use considered, by the Council and the employment.
dew, Heretaunga of Arcadian of the Municipal Building, the arts sector community, to be critical to the cultural and
An independent Feasibility Study completed
and the community through consultation economic revitalisation of Hastings City and
pathways opportunities. its Central Business District. by Giblin Group concludes that a redeveloped
Municipal Building has the potential to deliver
Heretaunga, beauty of which Tīhei Heretaunga is the title given to the numerous benefits to Hastings and wider
Hawke’s Bay communities. This is across all
can only be seen by the Hawk Independent Working Party vision for the city, Tīhei Heretaunga has five key points:
age groups, ethnicities and income ranges. It
in line with Hastings District Council vision,
1. Educational 4. Business
‘Great Living, Today and Tomorrow’, and is also has the potential to positively benefit the
Heretaunga that has been left represented by “the spark that ignites change”. 2. Cultural 5. Livable commercial sector of Hastings City. There will
to us the humble servants. At its core the key driver for this aspiration 3. Visitor
be tangible and intangible benefits to the local
was identified as cultural and commercial community. This will range from contributing
*From Executive Summary of updated Hastings to the vibrancy of the economy of the city
activities (Culturemercial) within the city Municipal Building Revenue Generation Strategy
centre: primarily ‘A Place for Everyone’. This and IWP report. and wider district to acting as a cultural anchor
goal is a key component of the Hawke’s Bay point by enhancing the tourism offerings of
Opera House offering. Hawke’s Bay. It is also a key component of the
Community consultation and the proposed physical environment of the local landscape.
It helps deliver the Tīhei Heretaunga vision designs for the Municipal Building have The facility will also build social capital through
and supports the IWP’s project principles recognised the importance of the Hawke’s activities, events and a sense of identity and
of optimising building heritage, showcasing Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct’s belonging to a place.
Kahungunu and Takitimu stories, showcasing use as a multipurpose facility. At its core it
past, present and future social heritage,
providing a catalyst for development and
investment, and enabling pathways to skill
Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct
developmentStrategic Plan 2019-2021
and employment. 5“ A place where our people gather to engage with our arts, to embrace our culture and to celebrate our heritage. ” IWP Tīhei Heretaunga 1. 6 Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021
Success criteria Stages
Review of the consultation documents and community’s This Plan brings together community
aspirations identified ten priorities that help inform the and stakeholder engagement outcomes,
Stage 1 - 2019–2021
strategic framework. international best-practice and a framework Community engagement, a successful
based on and supporting the overarching opening, future proofing, planning, policies and
aspirations of the Hastings District procedures and sound financial management
Council and its communities to ensure
1. Heritage buildings to be
retained and enhanced 6. Operational sustainability
and impact on rates
the revitalisation and regeneration of the
Hawke’s Bay Opera House as a vibrant
Strategic Priorities:
Community – Vibrant Hub,
performing arts and event precinct that Commercial – Operational Sustainability
2. Performing arts – enhancing
and showcasing 7. Maximising external
funding
honours its rich history and celebrates its
bright future.
and Cultural – Local Pride
It is proposed that the strategic plan will be
Stage 2 - 2021–2024
3. Events and conference spaces
8. Enhancing user experiences
– hospitality, events etc
rolled out and measured in stages. Build trust & review strategic priorities and
aspirations
4.
Pathways for youth – The strategic aspirations can be
performing arts, hospitality,
event management etc 9. CBD integration – CBD
revitalisation strategy
summarised through:
• A continued commitment to operational
sustainability
5. Showcasing Ngāti Kahungunu/
Takitimu 10. Flexible and adaptable
spaces.
• Becoming a leading performing arts venue
• Growing collaborative partnerships
• Continual growth in events and
conferencing
• Being the most desired workplace, an
employer of choice
Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021 7“ As an industry the performing arts is constantly
The big (artistic) picture developing. As with any successful business
practice, the notion of continuous learning and
innovation is critical to keep ahead of (or even
The future of Performing Arts venues in New The aspiration is for the Hawke’s Bay Opera
Zealand and Australia is associated with the House Arts & Event Precinct is to become the keep up with) the curve. ” Steven A Wolff
concept of a 4th Generation Arts Centre first 4th Generation Venue in regional New
as described by Steven A Wolff, CMC, Zealand. This will enable community access and
Principal of AMS Planning & Research, an participation in performing arts and cultural
American arts management consultant, arts activities, and facilitate opportunities for youth
and entertainment researcher and strategist. employment, cultural expression and pride.
He coins a 4th Generation Performing Arts Point of Difference
Centre as “a learning environment through The Hawke’s Bay Opera House Precinct
which new experiences are generated and new aspiration, to be regarded as a leading 4th
knowledge is created that enhances cultural Generation Venue, would be focused on: The unique selling proposition of the The historic and iconic Spanish Mission style
awareness, expression and understanding”. Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Opera House seats 981 and is a magnificent
• Creating new event experiences and new Events Precinct is that it is located in the entertainment venue and plenary space
Wolff identifies that to date there has been knowledge to encourage participation in heart of the city in a region that boasts for many varied activities. Surrounded on
three generations of Arts Centres. The first, the arts an abundance of quality food and wine either side by flexible and adaptable spaces
that of showcase or home for a certain genre • Enhancing cultural awareness and producers with an iconic 104 year old Lyric that can be utilised as a banquet hall, a
of performing arts, for example Auckland competency Opera House at its centre. cabaret space, a cocktail space, an expo
Theatre Company. Then the 1980s saw Arts • Considering different viewpoints and hall, performance spaces, breakout and
Centres as stimuli to commercial development dialogue to encourage cultural expression Hastings offers complementary dining and meetings rooms, and presentation spaces, all
and benefits on neighbourhood economies shopping propositions to locals, visitors contained in the one precinct.
• Encouraging exploration, innovation and
like restaurants, retail, and housing, making and delegates as well as award-winning
growth in performing arts
an area more attractive to live and work in. In wineries, landmarks like Te Mata Peak, The laneways and Municipal Building have
• Facilitating employment pathways by Cape Kidnappers, the Tuki Tuki River and the potential to create an unique, vibrant
the 1990s, Centres played a broader role in
providing a learning environment a number of stunning beaches. Havelock and exciting night economy for Hastings,
the community, providing better access and
bringing diverse communities together. North offers a hub of accommodation surrounded and supported by a hub of
providers in a village environment with complementary facilities. The completion of
dining and shopping propositions, only five Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events
minutes from the Precinct. Precinct, including the Municipal Building,
will deliver exceptional and distinctive
offerings for locals and visitors alike.
8 Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021Vision,
mission,
cultural
commitment Vision Cultural commitment
Previous Vision (2017): Growing Our Cultural The most vibrant and significant arts, We commit to honour the principles of the
Heart – the development of an arts and events culture and events facility in New Zealand. Treaty of Waitangi. Hawke’s Bay Opera House
hub to drive Hastings’ social, cultural and Arts and Events Precinct has made a formal
economic outcomes. Honouring the past, nurturing the present commitment to establish cultural competency
and inspiring future generations. in tikanga Māori, embarking on a journey to
weave te ao Māori throughout its business and
community engagement.
Mission
Service, facilities and experiences that:
• Are relevant, diverse and inspiring
• Provide a leading customer experience
• Enrich people’s daily lives
• Grow a sense of community; a gathering
place for residents and visitors
Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021 9Strategic priorities
R E C O N O MY
OU
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct has
three key strategic priorities – Operational Leadership &
1.
Sustainability, A Vibrant Hub and Local Pride guiding the
organisation through to 2021.
Operational
Each of these priorities is delivering to the Hastings District
Leadership &
Long Term Plan Strategic Framework, specifically Our Economy
(“Enjoying our City centre, Jobs and Investment”), Things To Do
Sustainability
(“City Centre Cultural Precinct”) and Our People (“Uplifting
communities, youth development”). Each of the priorities is then
explored further with objectives and goals to form the basis for
annual measurable business plans.
The three strategic priorities link back to the work of the
IWP held within Tīhei Heretaunga and central government’s
Treasury Living Standards wellbeing framework as well as the 2. 3.
Local Government four well-beings: Operational Leadership
and Sustainability feeds into the IWP’s Business and Liveable Local A Vibrant
Exchange goal and into the financial/physical capital wellbeing;
A Vibrant Hub links to the IWP’s Cultural and Visitor Exchange Pride Hub
goal and the social capital wellbeing; and, Local Pride links to
the IWP’s Educational Exchange goal and the human capital
wellbeing. OU TH
R PEOPLE INGS TO DO
10 Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct Strategic Plan 2019-2021Strategic
priority 1
OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE A OBJECTIVE B OBJECTIVE C
LEADERSHIP & Integrate best practice throughout Build collaborations and partnerships Provide excellence in customer
SUSTAINABILITY all operational aspects of the with business, corporates and local experience to build trust and brand
organisation. organisations to develop user and awareness that will strengthen
funding opportunities. customer loyalty and occupancy of
Robust and innovative practices and GOAL: Develop sustainable financial the Precinct.
ways of working that support the performance and entrepreneurial practices GOAL: Develop relationships with
facility to reach its potential in a way to position the Precinct as an ideal, fiscally businesses, corporates and local organisations GOAL: Build a team of outstanding service
that meets immediate need while responsible, innovative organisation. to provide funding and sponsorship prospects. delivery staff passionate and experienced
ensuring a strong and positive future. in arts and events and provide pathways for
GOAL: Employ a highly skilled management GOAL: Develop communications plan professional development opportunities through
team with strong industry relationships and and mechanisms to regularly communicate detailed performance plans and upskilling.
provide an environment that supports their to partners to grow corporate sponsorship
professional development ensuring long-term opportunities and relationships with business GOAL: Establish a well-resourced and fully
commitment to the organisation. community. equipped venue that has equipment, systems
and software capability to meet industry
GOAL: Identify opportunities for a mix of GOAL: Establish connections to creatives, expectations, as well as monitoring systems
commercial, community and culture activities individuals and corporates to gain support to ensure all areas are in line with current
and tenancies that contribute to the Precinct’s for the Precinct’s facilities, with meaningful technology.
long-term financial viabilities. opportunities to engage with our work and our
people. GOAL: Create a contemporary, high-quality
and welcoming brand that is regularly assessed
in terms of industry and public perception
while staying focused on community
expectations and developing tools to motivate
audience behaviours.
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Strategic
priority 2
LOCAL PRIDE OBJECTIVE A OBJECTIVE B OBJECTIVE C
Our community, business and cultural Ensure tikanga underpins the Develop inclusive educational Support the development and
groups take pride in our exciting, organisation and develop and grow programming that authentically promotion of a sustainable performing
diverse and accessible programming understanding of different cultural reflects our diverse community. arts and events community.
and Precinct. practices to enhance cultural
awareness. GOAL: Create opportunities for youth GOAL: Facilitate a learning environment
employment pathways and training in with mentoring for education and employment
GOAL: Establish and support a kaiārahi performing arts, events and hospitality and pathways across all areas of the performing
role that develops ways of working that bring build a collaborative peer-to-peer learning arts and events industries.
tikanga into all parts of our business. environment that shares knowledge and
encourages exploration. GOAL: Activate and enhance spaces within
GOAL: Define a role in ensuring cultural the Precinct to ensure they are flexible and
competency and identify areas where we GOAL: Develop educational initiatives adaptable for a variety of commercial, cultural
can establish genuine dialogue and establish that inspire, engage and support youth while and community events.
creative partnerships with mana whenua. enhancing their artistic practice in the venue
and in their own learning environments. GOAL: Develop a partnership agreement
GOAL: Establish principles that welcome with the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival and Fringe
and celebrate our diverse community GOAL: Respond to the community need in the ‘Stings to support them in their events
and visitors to our facility, and ensure we through regular and consistent engagement to expand maximum engagement in their
incorporate ideas, beliefs and people from and work in partnership with our creative offerings in the venue.
many different countries and cultural community to initiate programmes that enrich
backgrounds. lives through creative hands-on experiences.
GOAL: Explore opportunities for open
access to programming (for example: Arts for
All, Play it Forward, schools programmes and
artists-in-residence).
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Strategic
priority 3
VIBRANT HUB OBJECTIVE A OBJECTIVE B OBJECTIVE C
A vibrant and vital hub where Develop a plan to grow conferencing Develop a plan to ensure diversity in Proactively engage with national
community and visitors engage in and events at the Precinct. programming and presenting. and international industry sectors
spaces and opportunities held within to present quality events and arts
the Precinct on a regular basis. GOAL: Explore innovative opportunities GOAL: Establish relationships with experiences.
to engage local and national businesses, businesses to financially support a curatorial
corporates, associations and professional approach to presenting large-scale national GOAL: Build sustainable relationships and
conference organisers. and international productions that are networks with local and national businesses,
currently only available in larger cities. tourism and conferencing organisations as
GOAL: Establish professional and well as events and entertainment industry
contemporary marketing collateral that GOAL: Build capacity to present and associations, nationally and internationally.
energises and excites potential delegates and support local artists and makers, festivals and
visitors to the precinct. events through joint-venture partnerships and GOAL: Establish regular and consistent
relationships with sponsors and funders. engagement with national and international
GOAL: Scope niche in conferencing and promoters ensuring their knowledge of our
events marketplace and define unique selling GOAL: Initiate audience development flexible, well-equipped and resourced venue
proposition to deliver to this opportunity. programmes through a comprehensive offering.
strategy that engages and attracts new
audiences and builds partnerships with GOAL: Participate in an Australasian
influencers to broaden reach. consortium of venues securing productions
from Australia that would normally only
perform in larger cities.
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Aspirations
The principle aspiration of the Hawke’s The Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts • Maintaining and growing established
Bay Opera House Arts & Events & Events Precinct aspires to: collaborative partnerships and relationships
Precinct is to nurture and continue with leading local, national and international
to grow the symbiotic relationship Be the most vibrant and significant organisations, associations and promoters.
between community inclusion and arts, culture and events facility in
cultural story telling while realising • Growing events, conferencing, functions,
New Zealand while honouring the past,
the imperative of commercial aligned tenancies, commercial productions
nurturing the present and inspiring and audience development to increase
sustainability.
future generations. utilisation and occupancy of the precinct.
• Continuing our commitment to operational • Being one of the most desired workplaces
leadership and sustainability by developing in our industry that embraces a positive,
and growing our public and corporate inclusive and creative team environment
support. in order to retain and attract leaders in our
field: ‘employer of choice’.
• Being the leading 4th generation venue
in New Zealand that continually strives
to provide innovation in its business
practices, creates new event experiences
for its community and enhances cultural
awareness.
Ma te huruhuru ka
rere te Manu
Adorn the bird with
feathers so it can fly
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