On Monday 10 July the Te Awahou Niewe Stroom project was gifted over $1 million from the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund.

The Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon. Maggie Barry OZNM has announced funding of $1,026,450, completing the fundraising for the construction of the building which will open in November this year.

It will be home to:

• Piriharakeke Generation Inspiration Centre – a Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga Museum and Gallery representing stories of mana whenua
• Oranjehof – New Zealand’s National Dutch Museum, to inform, educate and inspire New Zealanders about our many Dutch connections
• The Foxton Library
• The Foxton Visitor Service Centre
• Foxton Community Hub will exhibit artefacts from a number of local community organisations.