Renovations: housing in 1970s-80s and Newtown Community Centre in 2023
Come and hear about 1970s and 80s urban renewal in central city Wellington neighbourhoods; followed by Newtown Community Centre's history and renovation.
Talk 1: Peter Healy, Wellington City Council Urban Planning Officer 1978-88, on how Government and Council worked together to assist low income families with buying and renovating character homes in Aro st, Berhampore, Newtown and Mt Victoria.
Talk 2: Eryn Gribble and Ellie Clayton, Kaiwhakahaere/Managers at Newtown Community Centre, on the history of its programmes and projects, and the recent upgrade to the centre.
Health & Safety
This is a talk in an accessible, newly renovated building; no undue safety concerns.
Location
The Theatre, Newtown Community Centre / Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora, cnr Rintoul and Colombo St, WellingtonRegions
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Event times
7-9pm Wed 13 Nov
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