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DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 MOTAT MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY Mō Te Pai Nui THE WAY WE WORK Our decisions and actions which contribute to the greater good of the Museum, and the way in which we implement the Strategy. OUR VISION To be the “must experience” venue that uses New Zealand’s heritage, Kiwi ingenuity, transport, technology and the associated stories in a creative, interactive and hands-on way to educate and inspire the Our Values innovators of tomorrow. Whakahorohoro COLLABORATION THE WAY WE THINK INTEGRITY To challenge established CREATIVITY thinking, provoke and positively confront in order to seek change STEWARDSHIP Hapaitia te ara tika puˉmau ai te rangatiratanga mo ngaˉ Hapaitia te ara tika puˉmau aiuri te whakatipu rangatiratanga mo ngaˉ uri whakatipu Foster the pathway of Foster the pathway of knowledge toknowledge strength, to strength, independence and growth for futureindependence generations and growth for future generations MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 Contents Chair and Chief Executive Overview 4 2016- 2017 Review 7 2017 - 2018 Update 14 2018- 2019 Preview 19 Our Future 30 Core Objectives 34 Financial Overview 42 MOTAT Leadership 48 In Appreciation 53 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY 1 OUR VISION To be the “must experience” venue that uses New Zealand’s heritage, Kiwi ingenuity, transport, technology and the associated stories in a creative, interactive and hands-on way to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. 2 MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 Our Values COLLABORATION is the way CREATIVITY is the quality that allows we work together internally and externally us to be courageous and to try new things as a team that respects and supports one so as to inspire those we interact with. another, sharing ideas, knowledge and skills so that we achieve our full potential. is our individual STEWARDSHIP and collective duty as custodians to INTEGRITY is the foundation on which manage, develop and preserve MOTAT’s our relationships, reputation and authority collection, skills and knowledge and to are built. We will act morally, ethically and pass them onto the next generation. with respect and transparency at all times. Our Approach In order to inspire and engage MAKE IT ACTIVE: with our visitors and each other a hands-on, multi-dimensional experience. we will: MAKE IT CONNECT: put the collection and the associated information into context in a MAKE IT SIMPLE: way that connects people, concepts and ideas. easy to understand, remember and use. MAKE IT HAPPEN: deliver what is MAKE IT PERSONAL: relevant promised in accordance with the Strategy and meaningful so that it stimulates thought, and the Annual Plan. conversation and debate. Sustainability To us, sustainability is not just limited to reducing about preserving Auckland and New Zealand’s our impact on the environment and reducing heritage, the associated skills and knowledge our use of non-renewable resources; it is also and passing those on to the next generation. ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY 3 MOTAT CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW This Annual Plan outlines what we intend to focus on during the 2018-2019 financial year and is provided in support of MOTAT’s levy request to Auckland Council in accordance with the provisions of the MOTAT Act 2000. The 2018-2019 year is the “lightbulb institution” that Masterplan (see below) provides fifth year of our 2014–2019 is customer focused, vision the strategic framework Master Strategy. We based, and has a transformative for the next ten years. developed this strategy impact on its community. One of our objectives going during 2013 in collaboration The implementation of this forward is to align MOTAT’s with our employees and strategy has had a positive activities and outcomes with the volunteers, our stakeholders, impact on MOTAT, our team, aims of likeminded institutions and the local community. and our visitors, and this such as Auckland Council, In the process of developing journey is reflected in our ATEED, Auckland Transport, our strategy we noted that, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and local Iwi, Panuku Development, while there were many 2016-2017 Annual Reports. and the arts, culture, heritage, institutions that showcased and education sectors. We have MOTAT’s Board, Chief New Zealand’s social history, already started on this path Executive, and Senior there were few that focused by identifying and working on Management Team reviewed specifically on the country’s several collaborative projects our Master Strategy in October rich heritage of technological with the Auckland Museum, 2017. Part of this review adaptation, development, Auckland Art Gallery, Maritime considered the significant and innovation. This heritage, Museum, and Stardome, improvements we have made which started with the tangata including the possibility of a in terms of visitor numbers, whenua, not only defines who shared offsite storage facility visitor satisfaction, revenues, we are as a nation, but also to create a collection precinct. and MOTAT’s engagement continues to have a significant with the education sector, This Annual Plan contains a impact on the development of the museum sector, and review of what we achieved New Zealand and its people, the wider community. during the 2016-2017 year, culture, and economy. an update on how we are It was concluded that MOTAT Our strategy addresses tracking in the current year was on track to be the ‘must Dame Cheryll Sotheran’s against the goals set out in our experience’ venue in Auckland challenge to the Board to 2017-2018 Annual Plan, and and that our vision, our transform MOTAT from being a preview of what we intend approach, and the Athfield a “collection of things” to a to do during the 2018-2019 4 MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 As part of that strategy we established a bold vision to be the “must experience” venue that: …uses New Zealand’s heritage, Kiwi ingenuity, transport, technology, and the associated stories in a creative, interactive, and hands-on way to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. This approach is also aligned to the Māori worldview of: Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua - my past is my present is my future, I walk backwards into the future year, along with the associated cost. Some of our significant projects for 2018-2019 include: • Ongoing renewal of our exhibition spaces to make them and our heritage collection more accessible to our visitors. • Development of new exhibitions, including one that focuses on past, present, and future Māori Technology and Innovation. • Being the only New Zealand venue for Boeing’s Above and Beyond exhibition, which explores the science of flight and space travel. • Expansion of the number of operational objects available during our Live Days so that our visitors can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of heritage and modern technology. • Continuation of our popular Christmas Lights, Night Lights/Matariki, Good Old Days, and Bubble Weekend events. DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2018-2019 MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY 5 • Expansion of our After • Additional support for School Clubs so that we employee and volunteer can help students from Health and Safety initiatives the local community to across our organisation, develop their knowledge including additional and skills sets. This initiative occupational health and includes Coding@MOTAT, wellness support. Robotics@MOTAT, and • Professional development DigitalTech@MOTAT, the last and training for our of which focuses on digital employees and volunteers technologies, 3D printing, to enhance engagement digital animation, and more. and retention, and • Rolling out our Digital ensure MOTAT remains Michael Frawley MOTAT integrated digital a great place to work. CHIEF EXECUTIVE/MUSEUM approaches to all our work. Finally, while we are satisfied DIRECTOR • Upgrading of the tram track that the Museum operates in and overhead power lines a financially prudent manner, between our two sites to this Annual Plan includes a ensure our transport network significant amount of funding can cope with increased to cover remedial maintenance passenger demand. of our aging buildings and infrastructure. A number of our • Preservation and restoration buildings and their associate of several significant infrastructure will need to be heritage objects, including replaced before they have our Oberursel Locomotive, a detrimental impact on the Rail Carriage A1819, Steam visitor experience and the Tram No.100, Tram Trailer care of our collection. In order 21, Short Solent Mk IV Flying to address this we applied Boat, Short Sunderland Mk for capital funding under the V Flying Boat, and (subject Council’s Long Term Plan for to receiving sponsorship some of the core projects of funds) our very rare 1917 the MOTAT Athfield Masterplan. Harley Davidson ‘board The MOTAT Athfield Masterplan Dr Lesley McTurk track racer’ motorcycle. was developed in 2015 and BOARD CHAIR • Development of a outlines how we can renew Conservation Laboratory and and upgrade our buildings implementation of a Synergy and infrastructure to provide Telemetry monitoring system a more vibrant and inspiring so we can research, treat, environment for our visitors. and monitor our collection We are excited at the to the standards expected possibilities and opportunities of a leading museum. for Auckland and New Zealand • Establishment of an that the Masterplan contains. Object Photography We have developed a Business Suite as part of the new Case for the Masterplan Conservation Laboratory based on the Treasury Better to enable consistent and Business Case template, and improved photography we have used an abridged of collection objects. version of the document to apply for the capital • Continuation of our funding of some of the core Collection Review to confirm projects under the Auckland the quality and significance Council’s Long-Term Plan. of the objects in our collection and ensure they Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te are aligned with our strategic tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.

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