Dawn blessing and civic opening of Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library and Community Hub, 2026 (version two)

Date16 October 2026Reference NumberAV 26-002Description

Opening of Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library and Community Hub (He Puna Manawa) on 16 October 2026. The event began with a dawn karakia and blessing, followed by a civic opening ceremony marking the first completed building within the Te Manawataki o Te Papa civic precinct. Organised as a joint initiative of Tauranga City Council and Otamataha Trust, representing Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāti Tapu and Te Materāwaho.

Te Ao Marama - Tauranga City Libraries AV 26-001

CreatorTauranga City CouncilDuration0:01:58Source of AcquisitionTauranga City Council

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Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama: Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural /ethical restrictions apply. However, the copyright holder has assigned a Creative Commons license.CopyrightTauranga City CouncilLicenseCC BY 4.0AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama Tauranga City Libraries AV 26-002

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EventsDawn blessing and civic opening of Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library and Community Hub, 2026 (Event)Part of Audio Visual CollectionTauranga City Council Videography Collection

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Dawn blessing and civic opening of Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library and Community Hub, 2026 (version two)