Grand opening of Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

It’s Sumner’s turn to welcome an eagerly-awaited new facility, with the grand opening of Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre on Saturday 19 August.

For more information about the new facility, please visit Newsline: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline/show/1933

Construction began in July 2016 to create the two-storey building, which replaces earthquake-damaged facilities. It showcases a library, community centre and museum in a 1300 square metre space.

The opening will include performances from more than 100 local children, including students from the Van Asch Deaf Education Centre signing the national anthem with everyone joining in at the conclusion of the ceremony.

WHAT: Opening of Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

WHEN: 1.30pm, Saturday 19 August 2017
Library open from 3pm

WHERE: Corner of Nayland Street and Wakefield Avenue, Sumner

WHO: Mayor Lianne Dalziel
Sara Templeton, Councillor for Heathcote ward
Yani Johanson, Councillor for Linwood ward
Carolyn Robertson, Head of Libraries and Information
Performances from Van Asch Deaf Education Centre, Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Sumner, Pebbles Preschool and Sumner School.

Please RSVP by 5pm Friday 18 August.

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