A ‘toe in water’ museum?

There is debate about the value/merit of having a Tauranga museum, be it traditional or state-of-the-art. Some desire a Te Papa replica.

To date TCC has spent perhaps a $1 million annually in climate-controlled, secure locked-down storage. The true value/nature has remained a closely guarded secret. Perhaps before considering embarking on a massive spend TCC should at least allow ratepayers the opportunity to see what resides within this Mount shed? Then at least an informed decision could be made. Perhaps an open day/week is in order – it would reveal all-to-all. Perhaps open the door, hang a sign on the door, drum up some volunteers, call it a museum?

A far more economical alternative would be to display some items (less than 10 per cent, rest lacks merit) at the Historical Village and see what actual community support is revealed? Are there volunteers available/willing/capable of running it or are they just seeking ratepayer jobs?

TCC ratepayers have already resiled consistently (60-85 per cent against, independent polls) when made aware of the likely impact on future debt/rates/losses. The fate of TCC ratepayers is revealed already by Auckland/Te Papa/Katikati Museums cost to ratepayers.

Despite all, the question remains about what actually is being stored that costs so much?

Regardless there needs to be a referendum.

I Stevenson, Tauranga.

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