Government Funding For Otago Museum
Friday, 2 November 2001, 11:52 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
A new gallery at the Otago Museum which celebrates the
natural and human history of the region has received a
funding boost from the Minister of Tourism.
Mark Burton
has approved a grant of $62,125 from the Tourism Facilities
Grant programme for the new Southern Land, Southern People
Gallery at Otago Museum.
A cheque was presented to the
museum today, on behalf of the Minister, by Dunedin North MP
Pete Hodgson.
"The new gallery will enhance Otago Museum's
reputation as a tourist destination," Mark Burton
said.
"It will give both overseas visitors and New
Zealanders a greater understanding of the natural and
cultural heritage of the Otago region, and do it in an
exciting and relevant way.
"This project draws together
the Government's commitment to appropriate support for the
tourism industry and activities which celebrate our
heritage. The Government is proud to be in partnership with
the Otago Museum to further develop this initiative," Mark
Burton
said.
Ends
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