Auckland Art Gallery Closes

February 12, 2025

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The Auckland Art Gallery has temporarily closed because of a leaking pipe on the second floor.

Acting director Margaret Young explained that the safety of the art collection, staff, and visitors is the gallery’s top priority. A full assessment is underway to address the issue, with more updates to follow soon.

Visitors with tickets for Olafur Eliasson will have to reschedule or receive a refund. Unfortunately, three events from the Auckland Pride Festival—Queer Zinemaking, Queer Yarns, and Theytriarchy—will be rescheduled as well.

The gallery, which had a $121 million redevelopment in 2011, is also working on replacing the roof of its 135-year-old heritage building.

Article written by Milli Banbury

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The junior school held a market day to raise money for new outdoor games. Each class made something to sell. Kiwi Kids made paper bookmarks with silver fern patterns, and some students painted small rocks with bright designs. Visitors bought the items quickly because they were colourful and carefully made. At the end of the day, the teachers counted the money and thanked the students for their effort.

Which sentence best tells why the students took part in market day?

Visitors bought the items quickly. The school held market day to raise money for new outdoor games. The students made bookmarks with silver fern patterns. The teachers counted the money at the end of the day.