{"id":13809,"date":"2026-11-02T15:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzchinesedailynews.co.nz\/?p=13809"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:03:28","slug":"government-support-for-turner-centre-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzchinesedailynews.co.nz\/?p=13809","title":{"rendered":"Government support for Turner Centre upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>A Regional Infrastructure Fund grant will be used to modernise Kerikeri\u2019s Turner Centre, helping the Far North town play host to more cultural, community and business events, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.<\/p>\n<p>The grant of up to $3 million will go towards the first stage of a $6.3 million upgrade of the centre\u2019s Plaza and Event Centre.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis Regional Infrastructure Fund grant will help a remarkable community-built and supported venue take its offering to the next level,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome 20 years ago, the Kerikeri community had the vision and determination to raise more than $12 million to build the Turner Centre, and it has punched well above its weight ever since.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has hosted major productions, conferences and community events that might otherwise have bypassed Tai Tokerau, including performances by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Royal New Zealand Ballet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The first stage of the upgrade will include better ventilation and acoustics, new audio-visual and technical systems, and improved accessibility and amenities, cultural design elements, furniture and finishes.<\/p>\n<p>The work will improve the venue\u2019s functionality and allow different parts of the centre to be used at the same time, opening the door to more commercial and community activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Turner Centre is far more than a theatre venue as it has different spaces to welcome community classes, exhibitions, kapa haka, and major touring performances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese events generate valuable economic activity by attracting people into the town from across Northland and further away, supporting local accommodation, hospitality and other businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project\u2019s commencement is subject to completion of detailed design, consenting, procurement and other pre-construction requirements being met. 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