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NZ Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Documentary series showcases Tauranga's history, civic precinct development
The project was approved by the council's government-appointed commission in 2022, with the elected council voting last year to continue with the whare, gallery and long-discussed museum. It also includes upgrades to the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre and Tauranga Art Gallery, and extensive beautification and landscaping of the area. The council said the documentary was released on April 29 to coincide with the anniversary of the pivotal 1864 battle when Māori forces defeated British troops. The battle's legacy, including the subsequent Crown land confiscations, is central to the story, alongside the journey of reconciliation and renewed partnership between tangata whenua and the wider community, the release said. The three documentary parts are named Origins, Conflict and Reconciliation. It features images depicting Tauranga's history including footage from recent events, such as the Anglican Church's historic 2018 apology to Tauranga Moana iwi over land lost more than 150 years ago, and the 2022 signing of an agreement putting the precinct land into joint council-iwi ownership. Council general manager city developments and partnerships Gareth Wallis said in the media release that the project marked a huge step forward for Tauranga. He said Te Manawataki o Te Papa was more than a construction project, and was a 'powerful symbol of how we can come together by acknowledging our shared history'. 'A place once marked by injustice is now becoming a centre of reconciliation, restoration, and shared pride.' He said the partnership between council, mana whenua, and the community was 'creating a new heart for our city, built on truth, understanding, and mutual respect'. 'It's the beginning of a healing journey that honours the past while building something truly special for future generations.'
Scoop
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
History, Healing, And Hope: Te Manawataki o Te Papa Documentary Series Launches
On the anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) - one of the most significant moments in Tauranga history, a powerful new documentary series, Te Manawataki o Te Papa - Restoring Our City's Beating Heart, officially launches. This three-part series explores the complex past of Tauranga, the journey through conflict and reconciliation, and the future vision of Te Manawataki o Te Papa - a transformative civic project built on unity, acknowledgement, and shared aspirations. Due for completion in 2028, the new civic precinct will feature a museum, a civic whare (public meeting house), and an exhibition gallery, along with a new library and community hub which is already rising above the hoardings and set to open in 2026. The project also includes upgrades to the iconic Baycourt Community and Arts Centre and Tauranga Art Gallery, complemented by extensive beautification and landscaping of the area to create a space for shared storytelling, cultural connection, and community engagement. The documentary series brings this vision to life, capturing the voices, stories, histories, and aspirations of the people of Tauranga Moana. Its release on April 29 intentionally coincides with this historic anniversary - a pivotal moment in 1864 when Māori forces defeated British troops. The battle's legacy, including the subsequent Crown land confiscations, forms a central thread of the story, alongside the journey of reconciliation and renewed partnership between tangata whenua and the wider community. Tauranga City Council General Manager: City Developments and Partnerships, Gareth Wallis, says the project marks a huge step forward for Tauranga. 'Te Manawataki o Te Papa is so much more than a construction project; it's a powerful symbol of how we can come together by acknowledging our shared history. A place once marked by injustice is now becoming a centre of reconciliation, restoration, and shared pride. This partnership between council, mana whenua, and the community is creating a new heart for our city, built on truth, understanding, and mutual respect. It's the beginning of a healing journey that honours the past while building something truly special for future generations." Through interviews with local historians, iwi, artists, and civic leaders, the series highlights the importance of recognising the past while embracing a future vision of unity and vibrancy. The series is available now to view at
