Annual Report 2010 - Christchurch City Council

Cultural and learning
services
Council activities
and services
Annual Report
Christchurch Otautahi
2010
p61.
Council activities and services
Cultural and learning services
Where are we heading?
Art Gallery and museums
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu will continue
to attract a large number of returning residents, national and
international visitors to Christchurch; it will also take steps to
increase the diversity of its visitors. The focus of its activities will be
building a nationally significant collection and ensuring a strong
exhibition and authoritative publishing programme. A range of
other events will educate, entertain, provoke and challenge our
audiences.
Canterbury Museum will be supported by an annual grant and
collection items will be moved into the new storage building in
Akaroa.
Libraries
The installation of radio frequency identification technology will
commence. This project will result in significant efficiency gains,
with the first phase being the tagging of six million library items.
After much planning and consultation with the local community,
a new library will open in Aranui in July 2011. Building will start in
November 2010. Central Library will undergo a refurbishment to
make better use of the space. A Family History Centre and a flexible
learning space will be developed on the second floor.