South Taranaki District Councillors are thrilled that work to build Hāwera's new library, arts and culture centre will begin later this month. Work is about to begin on Hāwera’s long-awaited library, arts and cultural centre, Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanaga, which is now expected to cost $15.5million. SUPPLIED/SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL Te Ramanui o RuapÅ«tahanga will now cost $15.5million to build. South Taranaki District Council South Taranaki District mayor Phil Nixon stands beside Ngāti Ruanui kaumātua Sandy Parata, who led the blessing ceremony. South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon said he was looking forward to seeing the building take shape.

Source: Stuff May 12, 2022 19:49 UTC