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2011-2012 Annual Report - Full Version - PDF - Palmerston North ...

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Te Manawa Museums Trust BoardObjectivesTe Manawa is one of the Council’s major arts and culturalfacilities. It consists of the museum, science centre andart gallery and is run for the Council by the Te ManawaMuseums Trust Board. It has key roles in promoting thearts, culture and science, while educating visitors byproviding challenging experiences.What does the Board do?The Board governs and manages Te Manawa as itdevelops as a significant regional cultural institutionencompassing a museum, gallery and science centre.What does Te Manawa do?Te Manawa provides a regional cultural centre where art,heritage and science themes dominate. In doing this TeManawa is also a storehouse of regionally and nationallyimportant collections of Taonga Māori, New Zealandcontemporary art, social and natural history.To promote educational and challenging experiences TeManawa will host international touring shows and homegrown exhibits that celebrate the joys and challenges ofprovincial life and stimulate the mind.These are supported by education programmes, specialevents, and public programmes. In undertaking theseactivities Te Manawa contributes to the City’s goals:• <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> is a socially sustainable citywhere people want to live because of its safe andeasy lifestyle and its many social, cultural andrecreational opportunities• <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> is an economically sustainablecity which attracts, fosters and retains businessesand jobs to create a prosperous community.ActionsTo enable and improve the ongoing visitor experiencethe Board will:• Enhance Te Manawa’s engagement andparticipation with the community and visitors.• Ensure collections in the care of Te Manawa areprofessionally managed and contribute to thecommunity’s understanding of Manawatū history,art, creativity and scientific endeavour.• Strengthen the funding base.• Develop a high performing organisation.Council Controlled Organisations Te Manawa Museums Trust Board<strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> City Council <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2011</strong>/12193

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