11. JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth) Link to this
to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
What recent announcements has the Government made about supporting the arts in New Plymouth?
Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage) Link to this
I recently announced a grant of $4 million over 2 years toward the construction of a Len Lye Centre to be built adjacent to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. It will provide a permanent and accessible home for the Len Lye collection and archive, which the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery has held since 1980. It will make the works of one of our most important artists accessible all year round to New Zealanders and foreign visitors. I acknowledge the outstanding work of New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young in advocating for the city’s interests.
Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON Link to this
The centre’s design, by award-winning firm Pattersons, will provide the city with new built heritage to further enhance it as a tourism destination.
Hon Annette KingHon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON Link to this
Well, Harry was very happy. An independent study projected that the economic benefits to New Plymouth will be an extra $6.8 million a year and the creation of the equivalent of 138 full-time jobs. It is a fantastic development, and it may perhaps provide an incentive for Andrew Little to spend a few nights in New Plymouth one day.