Bay Harbour: September 01, 2021

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Wednesday September 1 2021 Bay Harbour News 21
Currently without a home following the
devastating Canterbury earthquakes, Te Ūaka
Lyttelton Museum has a bold vision we want to
share with you.
A central place where the harbour’s many
stories can be woven together and shared –
a touchstone for the community now and in
future generations.
Te Ūaka will educate and inspire through our
collections, our people and our narratives.
There are many stories to share of the arrivals
and departures, beginnings and endings, ebbs
and flows of this special place.
With over 23,000 incredible artefacts
encompassing key aspects of our
Kā Pākihi-Whakatekateka-A-Waitaha /
Canterbury Plains identities, from: Tangata
Whenua; Mana whenua; early settlers; heroic
antarctic expeditions; our proud maritime
histories and of course our stunning natural
heritage. We’ve got so much to actively share
and care for.
Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum’s proposed new home on
London Street, designed by architects Warren & Mahoney.
Fundraising is now underway to build an intergenerational
community asset in the heart of Ōhinehou Lyttelton.
Be a part of this for community by community project.
caring for the taonga and
diverse stories of the past
for the present and
the future