Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Waterfront theatre nears fundraising target
Media release
16 November 2012
Waterfront
theatre nears fundraising target
Auckland Theatre Company is closing in on its fundraising target for a new theatre at North Wharf in the Wynyard Quarter.
Auckland Council's $10 million contribution, conditional on the company raising the full $35 million, has been key to attracting other contributions, the Regional Development and Operations committee heard.
The total raised so far is $25 million and the theatre company says it is on track to start construction of the 600-seat facility in the second half of next year.
Recent contributions include $3 million from Creative New Zealand and discussions are continuing with the Lottery Grants Board and other funders for a further $7 million.
Committee chair Councillor Ann Hartley said the company had done a remarkable job in attracting financial support for what will become a major waterfront attraction and key addition to the city’s arts scene.
Ends
Gordon Campbell: On When Racism Comes Disguised As Anti-racism
Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter: West Coast Swim Spot Testing Clear Of E-coli
Green Party: Government Throws Coal On The Climate Crisis Fire
Labour Party: Public Transport Costs To Double As National Looks At Unaffordable Roading Project Instead
The Treasury: New Paper On A Framework For Assessing The Economic And Fiscal Impacts Of Climate Change
Government: Pet Bonds A Win/Win For Renters And Landlords
Government: New Zealand Condemns Iranian Strikes
