Annual Report Te Pūrongo ā-tau 2017 - 18 Contents

03 Our Contribution to Wellington | Tā mātou tāpaetanga ki te Whanganui-a-Tara 06 The Year in Review | Ngā arotakenga o te tau 42 Auditor’s Report | Te rīpoata kaitātari 43 Statement of Service Performance | Te tauākī ratonga mahi 50 Financial Statements | Te tauākī pūtea Statement of Financial Position Te tauākī tūnga pūtea Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense Te tauākī o ngā whiwhinga moni whānui Statement of Changes in Equity Te tauākī nekeneke tūtanga Statement of Cash Flows Te tauākī kapewhiti Notes to the Financial Statements Ngā whakamārama mō ngā tauākī pūtea 66 Governance Report | He rīpoata kāwanatanga 67 Experience Wellington Staff Awards 2017 | Ngā paraihe kaimahi 2017 69 Our Supporters 2017 -18 | Ngā pou whirinaki 2017-18 71 Exhibitions/Tours/Events/Publications | Ngā whakakitenga/ tāpoi/takunetanga/pānuitanga 74 New Acquisitions to the Wellington Museums Trust Collection | Ngā kohikohinga hōu 75 Directory | Te papatohu

Cover: Visitors immersed in Capital E’s interactive ‘ColourPlay’ experience at the 2018 LUX Light Festival. Photo: Jeff McEwan – Capture Studios. Above: Delaney Davidson, ‘After Hours’ at Wellington Museum with ‘Lotus Roots Exhibition’ in Flux. Photo: Alex Efimoff. Our Contribution to Wellington Tā mātou tāpaetanga ki te Whanganui-a-Tara

Visitors at the 'This Is New Zealand' opening day events, March 2018. City Gallery Wellington. Space Place School Holiday Programme, ‘Stop Motion Animation’. Photo: Lucy Fulford.

It seems appropriate that the end of one financial year and • Compiling an Accessibility Register as part of our Our Performance the beginning of another falls during the season of Matariki; developing kaupapa of accessibility and inclusion. Tā mātou whakakitenga a time of the year when we look back on our performance, In this context visitors with physical impairment celebrate success and renew our commitment to the work were given a boost with the refurbishment of City we do for Wellington. Gallery’s entrance and foyer and the subsequent Physical Visitation of 725,214 was acheived. awarding of a Gold Be. Accessible Welcome We are very proud of the role we play in ensuring that there is a rating which is an impressive achievement for cultural experience available to Wellington residents and visitors 10% better this building. than target on most days of the year and that we are part of a city and region where arts engagement sits at 87% (the New Zealand average is • Establishing baseline numbers of children and 1 80%) . This is a rewarding environment in which to be operating young people visiting our sites who are not part but also challenging to create visitor experiences that meet the of a formal learning group whilst continuing our Total visitation of 1,018,803 inclusive of high expectations of Wellington’s discerning audiences. Our city commitment to ensuring that the children who online engagement through website visits and and region’s level of arts engagement is reflected in our visitation encounter us feel welcomed, included social media followers. statistics and in the non-Council revenue we have raised. and important. 4% better Thank you Wellington for your support. • Progressing the development of better tools and than target There have been some exceptional achievements that show the methods to gather information about audiences creativity and resourcefulness of our Experience Wellington team which will enhance engagement and help measure and these are well documented throughout this report. In addition our impact on Wellington’s vitality and prosperity. Non-Council revenue of $3.8 million and in spite of the busy schedule of exhibitions, performances and • A number of strands to our Fundraising Strategy was raised. events we have made good progress on critical organisational were advanced including the selection of a development strategies that we agreed to give priority to including: partner to establish a legacy giving programme 8.5% better than target • Completing a gap analysis and establishing ways for better to be launched in 2018-19. We were also first in engagement with Māori which has coincided with greater awareness New Zealand to introduce Tap to Donate and participation amongst our staff and Board. (cashless donations) which has given us another tool to encourage donations from increasingly 1 New Zealanders and the arts 2017 published by Creative New Zealand. cashless visitors at all our sites and at special events. Our Supporters Our Team Ngā pou whirinaki Tā mātou kapa

We receive significant baseline funding from Wellington City Council, We farewelled and thanked Jill Wilson who which in 2017-18 was $7.144 million, and we raised $3.8 million concluded five years’ service as a Trustee on through trading activities, contracts for service and fundraising. In 30 June 2018. addition, we benefit from in-kind support, collaboration, the sharing The Trustees thank our Chief Executive, Pat of knowledge or combining strengths or by bringing new audiences Stuart, who with her Executive Leadership Team and communities into the mix. provide the leadership underpinning our success. We are grateful to the many supporters we can count on to help us We also pay tribute to, and thank, our staff and in our work and we thank them for their contributions during 2017-18. all the volunteers who freely give their time which this year amounted to 2,472 hours, and to our • Wellington City Council is our principal funder and we thank Mayor Friends organisations for their support. Justin Lester and Councillors for their continued support through the operating grant. Looking Forward • City Gallery Wellington Foundation for its commitment to fundraise He tirohanga whakamua for City Gallery and to contribute funds to many of its projects. Experience Wellington is a mature organisation • The Lottery WW1, Environment & Heritage Committee contributed that makes a year-round contribution to the to City Gallery’s new front entrance. vibrancy and liveability of Wellington, the city • The Lion Foundation, Wellington Community Trust, and New Zealand we love. We will continue to build on this success Community Trust are among a number of regular supporters of through our visitor experiences which will our activities. continue to broaden our reach and increase the diversity of our audiences, bringing us closer • Creative New Zealand (CNZ) continues to support Capital E’s National to realising our vision of engaged curious Theatre for Children and the biennial Capital E National Arts Festival communities. as a Tōtara organisation.

• The Ministry of Education continues to subsidise our curriculum- aligned education programmes.

A full list of our supporters is on page 69. Jackie Lloyd Chair

‘Space Invaders Games Night’ at Space Place. Photo: Alex Efimoff. 6 The Year in Review Ngā arotakenga o te tau

James Illingworth performs on Michael Parekōwhai’s 'He Kōrero Pūrākau mō te Awanui o te Motu: Story of a New Zealand River' at the 'This Is New Zealand' opening day events, March 2018. City Gallery Wellington. The diversity of our audiences and our reach into tour it will be exhibited in Australia at the Centre Wellington’s communities are crucial to achieving for Contemporary Photography in Melbourne. our vision of Engaged Curious Communities. The exhibition is accompanied by a stunning publication produced with London publisher Although our onsite and online visitation continues to be strong Ridinghouse, which is being distributed in the UK we are increasingly aware of the communities that do not visit our and Europe. sites or engage with us online. Taking our programmes out into our communities has always been part of the mix but over the last year To provide as many opportunities as possible for we have increased our efforts to find new ways to engage a wider Wellingtonians to see the star cluster Matariki audience. Space Place takes its portable telescopes to the summit of Te Tangi Te Keo Mount Victoria A standout example this year is the work that Wellington Museum has for dawn viewings and this year there were done through its FLUX Co-operative. This is a group of 18 to 30 year good viewing opportunities. Our Senior olds who have developed exhibitions and events through different Science Communicator, Hari Mogosanu made a community partnerships and have built a reputation as a place for presentation about Matariki to a group of Science, young people and community. This initiative was rewarded with FLUX Technology, Engineering and Mathematics being named as a finalist in the 2018 Museums Aotearoa Awards in (STEM) students from around New Zealand at the category of Museum Project Excellence. Government House and guests were then invited Capital E has a longstanding commitment to working outside its home to star gaze through portable telescopes from the base and this year took outreach to a new level with the development Government House patio. of the Pop-Up E container which was launched at CubaDupa where We launched The Look out! Pukehinau an initiative it provided a vibrant, creative hub for 3,000 people in the festival’s to help Cable Car Precinct stakeholders engage Urban Garden. Later it took on a new identity as part of LUX Light a wider audience. As the second most popular Festival where it hosted over 16,000 Wellingtonians as part of the tourist destination in the city and an important activation of Frank Kitts Park playground. transport hub for locals, Pukehinau provides a The Capital E National Theatre for Children has mostly used traditional platform for the development of projects and theatre venues, however this year it changed the format for its Te events that will enhance the experience for visitors Reo Māori version of Hinepau. Developed in partnership with Taki to the precinct. Rua, Hinepau was seen by over 16,000 children and their whanau The Nairn Street Cottage Preservation Society at kura and marae. It is also working on a new concept, Story Studio has grown into an important series of events for LIVE which is a series of radio-style short plays written by children for the Te Aro neighbourhood, with the Nairn Street children which will be professionally produced and toured to schools Cottage Visitor Centre providing the venue for the across New Zealand from 2018. community to gather and to learn new skills from City Gallery Wellington regularly tours exhibitions it has developed. linocut printmaking to soap making. This year it launched a four venue tour of the exhibition John Stezaker: Read more about our activities starting on page 71. Lost World shown at City Gallery in late 2017. After its New Zealand

Child enjoys the light up swings at Capital E's 'ColourPlay' installation which took over Frank Kitts Park at LUX Light Festival 2018. Photo: Justine Hall. Our Performance Tā mātou whakakitenga

Financial performance Financial Resources Ngā whakakitenga pūtea $14,000,000 This year’s budget result is a surplus of $18,535 after depreciation and inclusion of reserve funds released totalling $72,002 ($56,632 $12,000,000 relating to flood damage at City Gallery which occurred in 2013 and $15,370 for the Capital E accommodation project). Exclusive $10,000,000 of reserve funds the budget result is a deficit of ($53,467) and compares to a true deficit of ($98,427) in 2016-17. $8,000,000 This is a good result considering the pressure created by the loss, during the year, of a major sponsor of City Gallery’s exhibition $6,000,000 programme and a significant jump in freight costs and a steady increase in insurance costs. This situation was mitigated to some $4,000,000 extent by better than budget returns from some trading activities and the City Gallery Wellington Foundation increasing its support. $2,000,000 During the year we commissioned Andrew Andoniadis, a US based cultural sector retail specialist, to review all four retail outlets $0 within Experience Wellington, which resulted in some immediate 2014 Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2018 Actual 2019 Forecast changes to how we operate and other recommendations that will Operational Grant Non-Council Revenue Other Council Income Personnel Costs be implemented as opportunities arise to make physical changes to retail spaces. This year total revenue of $12.89 million ($13.6 which includes grants from community trusts, We also undertook a strategic fundraising project which enabled us million in 2016-17) was available for our operation donations and personal giving, and cash to evaluate how we undertake fundraising and as a result we will inclusive of Council’s baseline funding of $7.144 sponsorships $0.54 million ($0.93 million in 2016-17). recruit a Strategic Fundraising Manager to coordinate organisation- million. We raised $3.8 million or 34% of total Total expenses were $12.99 million compared to wide fundraising efforts. revenue (excluding the Council’s rental subsidy $13.9 million in 2016-17. of $1.7 million). This compares to $4.8 million or We are very grateful to Council for its commitment to adjust our 40.7% of total revenue in 2016-17. The difference in both revenue and expenses, operating grant annually to help address cost increases and more between this year and 2016-17 is the impact of the recently to help meet additional costs associated with paying the Our main non-Council sources of revenue biennial Capital E National Arts Festival which was Living Wage. However, this year and for the foreseeable future, our continue to be from trading $2.27 million ($2.5 presented in March 2017 and the Cindy Sherman financial viability and our ability to present world leading visitor million in 2016-17); contracts (Creative New exhibition; the impact of these two events combined experiences hinges on our success in generating revenue through Zealand and Ministry of Education) $0.75 million to increase both revenue and expenses in 2016-17. trading and fundraising. ($0.87 million in 2016-17); and fundraising Our Performance Tā mātou whakakitenga

Our performance against Key Result Indicators (KRI) He hua whakakitenga mahi

Visitation Physical Visitation1 Online Visits

2016 Total Visits 1,023,581

2017 Total Visits 1,087,511

2018 Total Visits 1,018,803

0 500,000 1,000,000

Exhibitions, Programmes School Student Vists2 & Events 500 10,000

400 80,000

300 60,000

200 40,000

100 20,000

0 2016 2017 2018 0 2016 2017 2018

1 Total visitation of 725,214 (780,414 in 2016-17) exceeded target by just under 64,000 visits (10%). This is 55,200 fewer visits than in 2016-17 (which was boosted by the bi-annual Capital E National Arts Festival and the Cindy Sherman exhibition at City Gallery) but still an excellent result, particularly as City Gallery Wellington was closed 15 weeks for the replacement of its front door and related works. 2We hosted 58,795 (83,365 in 2016-17) school students. Last year’s total was boosted by school audiences to the 2017 Capital E National Arts Festival. Full details of visitation and other achievements by institution are available in the Statement of Service Performance on page 43.

Museums Wellington Educator Shelley Gardner with Cashmere Ave Primary School at Nairn Street Cottage. Photo: Tom Etuata. Our Performance Tā mātou whakakitenga

Strategic Projects Progress Ngā rautaki whakamua

Our 2017-20 Strategic Plan includes 14 strategic projects ranging from specific capital projects such as City Gallery’s entrance and orientation foyer, the Wellington Museum earthquake strengthening and development and the replacement of IT equipment through to organisational development projects including improving our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and developing a kaupapa of accessibility and inclusion. Good progress has been made in the majority of projects and a full summary is provided on pages 40 - 41.

Staff Contribution Ngā tāpaetanga kaimahi

Our common purpose is to contribute to Wellington’s standing as “the undisputed cultural capital of New Zealand" and we do this through our highly motivated and knowledgeable staff who are well-led and well-supported. Thank you to the staff of Experience Wellington for your contribution in 2017-18.

This year I would like to pay tribute to our Visitor Services teams who represent about 45% of our workforce of 114. This group provide the welcome and key information to our visitors and make the positive difference to their experiences. They also run our retail outlets, help out with venue hire, staff late night events and politely ask for donations. They make a significant contribution to our success and are an incredibly important part of our story as an employer. Thank you to all our Visitor Services teams.

Our annual staff awards have become an important way to celebrate the contribution that staff make to our success. It’s always difficult to make the final selection because of the excellence of achievement and the variety of nominations representing every facet of what we do from visitor services and exhibition development through to administration and trading activities. This year we received 33 nominations and we made 8 awards. Nominees and award recipients are listed on page 67 - 68.

Image of Sonia van der Heyden accepting the Making a Difference to Wellington award from Trustee Diane Calvert on behalf of the Capital E Live team for the 8th Capital E National Arts Festival which attracted 47,783 visitors to 216 performances of 16 productions over two weeks in March 2017. Our Performance Tā mātou whakakitenga

This year we said farewell to a number of staff with more than 8 years’ service including two who started their careers with us as Hosts: Kate Woods, Registrar at City Gallery Wellington and Pippa Drakeford-Croad, Publicist/Marketing Coordinator at Capital E.

We also farewelled Dr Claire Bretherton, Curator Science and Paul Thompson, Deputy Director/Head of Content, both from the Museums Wellington Team. Claire developed Space Place’s first self- produced planetarium show, Family of the Sun, which has proved to be very popular with our pre-school audience.

Paul was on his second career with Experience Wellington having previously held the position of Director, Museum of Wellington City and Sea (now Wellington Museum). Paul was a key member of the team throughout the development of Wellington Museum’s The Attic and Ngā Hau.

The Year Ahead Ā houanga

Exciting programmes are planned for 2018-19 including the 9th biennial Capital E National Arts Festival which will be held over two weeks in March 2019; new stories will be unveiled at the Nairn Street Cottage; and Wellington Museum will accelerate preparation for further earthquake strengthening and exhibition development starting in 2020-21. We will also celebrate 125 years of Women’s Suffrage in a number of ways through exhibitions and an art commission, and City Gallery will present a major exhibition focused on the work of Theo Schoon.

We will continue to build organisational capability in key areas prioritising Te Tiriti o Waitangi which will underpin our goal that there is a Māori dimension in all Experience Wellington plans and activities, and in what our visitors see, feel, and experience.

Pat Stuart Chief Executive

Paul Thompson with his pop-up poetry book at Wellington Museum. Photo: Tom Etuata. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation1 79,120 161,869 113,414

Visitor Satisfaction2 93.2% 91% 93%

Growing up in the Capital city is full of opportunities to play and create

Capital E exceeded its visitation target by 23,414 visits and achieved 34,000 more than in 2015-16, the previous year without a Capital E National Arts Festival. The growing popularity of Capital E’s programme is due in large part to its innovative approach and the strategic partnerships it has formed that have increased its reach. The eye-catching Pop-up E container which made an appearance at both CubaDupa and LUX Light Festival, the Roxy5 Short Film Competition now in its 3rd year, the partnerships with organisations like the New Zealand Festival and Taki Rua, and the variety and quality of PlayHQ’s programme have all contributed measurably to Capital E’s reputation and profile.

Hannah Playhouse staged 25 performance productions during the year including New Zealand Festival shows, stand-up comedy and dance. It is an important venue for Wellington performing artists and has built a reputation for providing a welcoming and adaptable venue meeting the needs of artists and audiences.

¹The impact of the biennial Capital E National Arts Festival held in 2017 is reflected in the visitation variation. Visitation also includes non-Capital E activity at Hannah Playhouse which in 2017-18 was 19,410 attendees compared with 19,166 attendees in 2016-17.

²Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

Families having creative fun with Capital E’s interactive installation ‘Bloom’ at the 2018 CubaDupa festival. Photo: Neil Price. Capital E’s eye-catching new 'Pop-Up E' container provided a vibrant, creative hub for 3,000 people in the festival’s Urban Garden at CubaDupa. The project was made possible by funding of $15,000 from the New Zealand Community Trust and in-kind support from Resene.

Pictured: Capital E’s rainbow pop up container filled with creative activities at the 2018 CubaDupa festival. Photo: Neil Price. The Roxy5 Short Film Competition attracted 39 entries – including our first entry in Te Reo Māori. Pictured below: Otaki College students filming the reshoot of Ranginui and Papatūānuku as part of the Roxy5 Short Film Competition. Photo: Luke Calder Photography.

The Capital E National Theatre for Children and Taki Rua’s Te Reo Māori version of 'Hinepau' reached 16,000 children and their whanau. Pictured above: Reuben Butler and Amanda Noblett in Captial E and Taki Rua's 'Hinepau'. Photo: Philip Merry, Axolotl. Capital E’s Digital Team helped to provide immersive learning using virtual reality for students visiting the Future Playground at Shed 6 which was part of the 2018 New Zealand Festival. Pictured below: Student enjoys VR experience at Capital E. Photo: Duo Photography.

The very young and their families came to PlayHQ throughout the year to enjoy brilliant installations including Deep Dive, Funington and ImagiNation. Mayor Justin Lester was delighted to receive some new mayoral chains, handcrafted by some of the city’s youngest citizens when he visited Funington.

Pictured above: Mayor Justin Lester and some of the city's youngest creative citizens at the Ministry of Silly Walks in Capital E’s PlayHQ. Photo: Justine Hall. 'Odd One Out' in collaboration with Jo Randerson and Thomas LaHood played to sell out audiences during its debut Wellington season at the Hannah Playhouse.

Pictured: (L-R) Tyler Wilson Kokiri, Batanai Mashingaidze, Ryan McIntyre and Grace Bentley perform in the Capital E National Theatre for Children ‘Odd One Out’ show. Photo Stephen A’Court. Comedian Jim Gaffigan played to a sell-out show at Hannah Playhouse.

Pictured left: Jim Gaffigan promotional poster.

Eternity Opera’s production of Mozart’s 'The Marriage of Figaro' demonstrated the versatility of the Hannah Playhouse.

Pictured right: 'The Marriage of Figaro' promotional poster.

'Mechanical Ballet' by Stroma had its premiere at Hannah Playhouse as part of the New Zealand Festival attracting over 2,900 attendees.

Pictured left: 'Mechanical Ballet' promotional imagery.

Refer page 71 for details of programmes and events at Capital E during 2017-18 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation 178,228 180,616 153,194

Visitor Satisfaction1 93.1% 95% 95%

An ideas and experience generator valuing artists and connecting them and their work to audiences

City Gallery exceeded its annual visitation target by 10,000 visits despite being closed for 15 weeks over summer so that the door and orientation foyer could be refurbished. The closure was also an opportunity to make adjustments to the main staircase and to commence work on recladding the Harris Street façade. The disruption to normal business was considerable, but it was all worthwhile when we saw the first person on a mobility scooter entering City Gallery with ease through the new electronically controlled doors! The changes to the entrance also included reshaping the reception area, so that it is friendlier and also provides improved bag and coat check, as well as the installation of new digital signage and improvements to the environment.

1Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

Guests arriving through the new entrance at the City Gallery Wellington Foundation Cocktail Party and Fundraiser, May 2018. City Gallery presented 'Occulture: The Dark Arts', 12 August – 19 November 2017, which was a group show of over 60 works by New Zealand and international artists.

Pictured: Curator Aaron Lister introduces audiences to ‘Occulture: The Dark Arts’ on the opening day at City Gallery Wellington, August 2017.

We hosted the Director of the London Royal Academy, Tim Marlow, for both a public lecture and a small masterclass attended by staff of art galleries in the region.

In November 2017 we lent our support to the literary sector, hosting the extended LitCrawl programme of events for this popular writers and reader’s festival. 20

'This Is New Zealand', which opened on 3 March 2018, spanned a timeframe of nearly 100 years and considered the way government agencies have employed art in an international arena to represent New Zealand.

Pictured top to bottom: Tuatara Open Late 'This Is New Zealand' tour, June 2018. City Gallery Wellington. Gavin Hipkins' talk at 'This Is New Zealand' opening day events, March 2018. City Gallery Wellington. Visitors view John Drawbridge’s 'Mural for New Zealand House', 1963. Part of 'This Is New Zealand' at City Gallery Wellington, March 2018. 21 City Gallery partnered with Toi Māori Aotearoa and Victoria University of Wellington to present the symposium Tai Ahiahi /// Tai Awatea Curating Contemporary Māori Art (8 – 9 September 2017). While there were many challenges in accommodating the different voices associated with this initiative, it had a stimulating programme of speakers and discussions and was very successful.

Pictured left.

'John Stezaker: Lost World' exhibition at City Gallery, 26 August – 19 November 2017, is now touring New Zealand centres.

Pictured right and below: Installation views of ‘John Stezaker: Lost World’ at City Gallery Wellington, August, 2017.

Refer page 71 for details of exhibitions, programmes and events at City Gallery during 2017-18. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation 133,470 138,956 127,413

Visitor Satisfaction1 97.6% 96% 97%

Sharing the stories and objects of Wellington.

The completion of earthquake strengthening and visitor experience development of Wellington Museum was the focus of a scoping exercise to establish concepts and cost estimates. A feasibility study was also undertaken. At the same time Council, recognising the heritage value of the building and the Museum’s growing importance to the city, has pledged $10 million in its new 10-year plan. Based on the current schedule, building works will commence in 2020-21.

We marked the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Wahine in Wellington Harbour with events at Eastbourne’s Muritai School, Seatoun School, at Wellington Museum, and online – where around 400 recently digitised images from the Wellington Museums Trust collection are now stored and accessible.

1Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

Objects from T.E.V. Wahine on display at Wellington Museum for the 'Wahine 50th Anniversary'. Photo: Wahine 50 Charitable Trust. The Rt. Hon. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand spoke at a public gathering to mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Wahine in Wellington where 52 people tragically lost their lives. Ms Ardern also noted Wellington Museum’s constant role in providing a place for survivors and the families of those who lost loved ones to gather and commemorate.

Pictured left. Photo: Wahine 50 Charitable Trust.

Children from Muritai Primary School visited the Collection Store to select items for their exhibition on the Wahine disaster which helped to mark the anniversary for the Eastbourne community.

Pictured above. Photo: Tom Etuata. Wellington Museum’s shop had a very successful year which included participation in International Museum Store Sunday on 26 November 2017 with a Market Day providing opportunity for local artists and craftspeople to display and sell their wares. Pictured: Market day sellers at Museum Store Sunday. Photo: Tom Etuata.

Wellington Museum’s innovative approach to engaging young people and underrepresented community groups received recognition as a finalist in the 2018 Museums Aotearoa Awards for successfully engaging with younger audiences. Its programme which included 14 events and 8 exhibitions brought in new and diverse audiences and encouraged return visitors who told us they are keeping an eye out for the next instalment at FLUX. 'Burning Up Years', 4 May – 8 June 2018, provided a central 'Mokaa: The Land of Opportunity', 10 focus for the celebration of New Zealand Music Month. October – 8 November 2017, explored Pictured below: (Top) King Kapisi, ‘After Hours’ at Wellington Museum. Photo: Alex Efimoff. (Bottom) ‘After Hours’ at Wellington Museum, ‘Burning Up Years’ Opening Event. Photo: Alex Efimoff. Indian settlement in New Zealand and was presented by the New Zealand Indian Central Association in partnership with the FLUX Co-operative. Pictured below. Photo: Tom Etuata. The revived fascination with board games provided the basis for an entertaining evening in the von Kohorn Room at Wellington Museum in April 2018, presented in association with Caffeinated Dragon Games. Pictured above. Photo: Lucy Fulford.

The need to replace the carpet in the von Kohorn Room at Wellington Museum (formerly the Wellington Harbour Board Boardroom) provided further opportunity to represent the heritage of the building. The carpet was designed by Gavin Chilcott for Dilana. Refer page 71 for details of exhibitions, programmes Pictured above: New wool carpet with Wellington Harbour Board logo. Photo: Tom Etuata. and events at Wellington Museum during 2017-18. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation 52,838 54,109 60,441

Visitor Satisfaction1 99.5% 100% 95%

Transporting visitors from Wellington to outer space.

The popularity of Space Place continues to grow with over 6,000 more visitors this year than last. The inclusion of Far From Frozen which was a special exhibition looking at Antarctica and the impact of climate change on us and the planet, boosted visitation in July 2017 and highlighted the value of temporary exhibitions. As requested by Council we reviewed the business model introduced to Space Place in 2015 and will work with Council to update the visitor experience over time.

1Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

‘Far From Frozen’ Exhibition at Space Place. Photo: Tom Etuata. The Solar System Garden at Space Place, planted and 'Far From Frozen', 8 July to 6 August nurtured in partnership with the Botanic Garden team, 2017, was presented at Space Place in was completed with information describing the planets association with Otago Museum and represented through the garden. supported by the Unlocking Curious Pictured below. Solar System garden at Space Place designed by Ali Whitten. Photo: Tom Etuata. Minds fund (Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment). Pictured below. Photo: Tom Etuata.

Space Place’s new robots programme was a hit with students and became a big draw card for early secondary school groups. Matariki was celebrated with star gazing and storytelling through Timotimo under the stars which featured waiata, Tāonga puoro and movement. The planetarium show 'Matariki Dawn' was relaunched for screenings throughout the season. Pictured: Matariki Dawn Viewing with Wellington Astronomical Society at Tangi te keo Mount Victoria. Photo: Alex Efimoff.

Refer page 71 for details of programmes and events at Space Place during 2017-18. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation 241,638 242,250 269,028

Visitor Satisfaction1 89.3% 89% 91%

Explores how technology and commerce shaped the city.

The Cable Car Museum is one of the top Wellington destinations for cruise ship passengers. As a result it struggles to cope with the volume of visitors in summer reducing visitor satisfaction and our opportunity to optimise retail sales. This year visitation increased by nearly 27,000 yet this increase in visitation was not reflected in retail sales. With the predicted increase in cruise ship arrivals we have undertaken a feasibility study and developed concepts for how an increased footprint could provide greater flexibility to enable us to respond to seasonal needs.

1Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

Cable Car Museum. Photo: Alex Efimoff. The Cable Car Museum was centre stage for 'Cable Car Hoopla'. Pictured below: Disasteradio at ‘Cable Car Hoopla’. Photo: Alex Efimoff.

Refer page 71 for details of programmes and events at Cable Car Museum during 2017-18. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation 2,875 2,614 1,724

Visitor Satisfaction1 91% 100% 96%

Illustrates the story of Wellington through the Wallis family.

The Nairn Street Cottage provides a fascinating insight into the craftsmanship of William Wallis, builder and its first owner.

1Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

Steve Humphries from Hebe Botanicals, ‘Good Suds’ Soap Making Workshop, Nairn Street Preservation Society. Photo: Lucy Fulford. Visitor Services Host, Judy Grayburn-Moore shows visitors through the Nairn Street Cottage. Photo: Alex Efimoff. The Nairn Street Cottage continues to be a popular destination for school groups wanting a glimpse of life in Wellington for European settlers. Pictured below: Museums Wellington Curator Brent Fafeita with Cashmere Ave Primary School Education visit at Nairn Street Cottage. Photo: Tom Etuata.

The Cottage Garden is based on the plans and methods used over the last century. The garden is overseen by a professional gardener with help with annual maintenance from members of the Experience Wellington team.

Pictured above: Hannah Zwartz, Nairn Street Cottage Gardner at Cottage Working Bee. Photo: Alex Efimoff. Nairn Street Preservation Society has been active again this year with regular events to entice the neighbourhood to get together. This year’s events included workshops on Linocut Printmaking and Soap Making.

Pictured: Linocut printmaking workshop with Sarah Maxey and Ben James for Nairn Street Preservation Society. Photo: Lucy Fulford.

Refer page 71 for details of programmes and events at Nairn Street Cottage during 2017-18. Heritage Collections

Significant additions to the collections over the past year included a Doreen Blumhardt ceramic which was a gift from the Brian Wood Collection and King Dick (the lion) which has been transferred from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Collection.

As a one year old lion, King Dick, named after Richard John Seddon, was offered to Wellington in 1906 by a visiting UK circus, Bostock and Wombell Circus and Menagerie. This led to the creation of the zoological gardens in Newtown where King Dick lived until 1921. The taxidermy King Dick was displayed at the Dominion Museum for many years and is now on display in The Attic exhibition at Wellington Museum.

Progress has been made on the digitisation of the Wellington Museums Trust Collection in order to improve access and to improve our knowledge of the collection. The Wahine 50 digitisation project includes around 400 images and is a template for future work.

Doreen Blumhardt Slab Vase, Gift from the Brian Wood Collection. Photo: Tom Etuata. King Dick in The Attic exhibition.

Pictured: King Dick, Taxidermy Lion transferred from the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to the Wellington Museums Trust collection. Photo: Tom Etuata.

Refer page 74 for the full list of new acquisitions to the Wellington Museums Trust Collection during 2017-18. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Achieved Achieved Achieved

Total Visitation 5,548 3,091 4,505

Visitor Satisfaction1 70.9% 77% 82%

Cricket Lives Here

The New Zealand Cricket Museum broke visitation records and worked with a diverse range of partners to deliver new experiences focused on cricket and presenting its history. After five years of planning and debate, Wellington City Council also announced plans to retain the Museum Stand at the Basin Reserve, with the Museum an integral part of plans for the future use of the building.

1Those that rated their experience as either Good or Very Good in Council’s Annual Residents Awareness Survey.

A range of bats from the New Zealand Cricket Museum Collection. Photo: Raghavan Venugopal. A virtual reality (VR) cricket game was part of the fun for young fans attending Test Cricket and Super Smash T20 at the Basin Reserve over summer. The game, which is the product of local company Verso VR, brought an additional 450 visitors into the Museum during the T20 matches which have historically seen low visitation due to the shorter format.

Pictured below: Fans prepare for their turn at VR Cricket. Photo: Mike Lewis.

In April 2018 the Museum purchased the bat used by Martin Crowe to score his 17th and final Test century, and because of the level of support achieved through the crowdfunding campaign the Museum was also able to purchase a New Zealand blazer. The campaign caught the public’s imagination and provided the Museum with an immense media profile and a fantastic good news story.

Pictured above: Martin Crowe's 17th Test century bat at the New Zealand Cricket Museum. Photo: Jamie Bell. Strategic Projects Progress Ngā rautaki whakamua

Strategic Priority 2017-18 Milestones What was achieved?

To refurbish City Gallery’s entrance and orientation foyer (Phase 1); Refurbish City Gallery’s entrance and The work was completed on time and within budget and the To undertake a scope of building works focused on access to, and orientation foyer. building reopened to the public on 3 March 2018. functionality of, some spaces within the building (Phase 2).

To present high profile, large scale international contemporary Develop a broad plan and identify specific A draft plan and associated budget estimates have been art exhibitions at City Gallery Wellington. future projects and partners for an exhibition prepared and specific projects are under consideration for opening no later than May 2020. mid-2019.

To complete the development of Wellington Museum. Scope building works for the earthquake The building scope was completed by consultants and cost strengthening and development of estimates established. Wellington Museum. A feasibility study was completed and Council has included the project in its 10-year plan with work to start in 2020-21.

To increase the size of the Cable Car Museum visitor experience Scope building works and undertake a Building and fit-out cost estimates have been established and including an increase in the space for retail. feasibility study. a feasibility study completed.

To define Capital E’s core offerings, how these are delivered and from Report on concept and provision, delivery Capital E’s concept and core offerings have been reviewed where within Wellington city. method/s, accommodation needs, financial and future space requirements scoped and priced. implications and timeframe. Confirming Capital E’s permanent home has been delayed pending decisions outside of our control that will determine whether our preferred location is viable.

To ensure that there is a Māori dimension in all Experience Wellington Undertake review of how we engage with A gap analysis was completed and as a result ways for better plans and activities, and in what its visitors see, feel Māori, prepare a plan for better engagement engagement with Māori have been identified. Some staff have and experience. and offer training in Te Reo and Tikanga Māori. participated Te Reo classes.

To upgrade our IT equipment and systems. Replace our IT equipment and commence a All IT equipment was replaced and a project to review customer review of all business systems to determine -focussed business systems including a new customer relationship whether integration is achievable. management system (CRM) has started.

To grow revenue achieved through fundraising. Implement a new CRM, develop legacy giving, A legacy giving partner has been identified and the programme systemise grant giving, revise our fundraising will be launched in 2018-19. Total fundraising fell short of target strategy and achieve our fundraising target. owing to the withdrawal of a long-standing sponsor. The revision of our strategy will be concluded in early 2018-19. Strategic Projects Progress Ngā rautaki whakamua

(continued)

Strategic Priority 2017-18 Milestones What was achieved?

To ensure that Space Place’s business model continues to grow Review the business model and develop a A report on the business model was completed in early visitation and revenue with a renewed visitor experience that widens content refreshment master plan. 2018 and some recommended changes have been implemented. the offer to more visitors. The approach to exhibition renewal has been agreed in principle.

To improve and expand what’s on offer for visitors in the Cable Consult partners, test the concept through A partner group has been established, the Cable Car Hoopla Car Precinct by joining together with other organisations to the Cable Car Festival (November 2017) and took place to mark the 115th anniversary of the Cable Car’s first develop The Look out! Pukehinau (Cable Car Precinct explore the development of the Thomas journey and the Thomas King Observatory has been refurbished and surrounds). King Observatory as a visitor experience. and can be used for public programmes.

To realise our vision that the children and young people encountering Establish baseline number of children and The methodology to establish baseline numbers of children us feel welcomed, included and important. young people visiting (excluding school and young people visiting our sites was established. groups) and establish a recording methodology.

To develop and deliver better tools to monitor our audience Review the tools and methods we use to The review of tools and methods in use was completed. profile that will enable us to programme, position ourselves and gather information about audiences, and We have yet to develop a new system and this has delayed communicate more responsively. develop a new or revised system to support the pilot. monitoring, reporting and decision-making to pilot in 2018-19.

To develop a kaupapa of accessibility and inclusion for employees, Do an accessibility and inclusion gap analysis The gap analysis was completed and as a result an Accessibility volunteers and visitors whose access and inclusion may be (facilities, visitor experience programmes, Register is being compiled. A training schedule has been devised. compromised because of some form of physical impairment. process and the visitor services operation), Staff were able to participate in New Zealand Sign Language develop and implement Key Performance sessions. Indicators (KPI) and deliver training.

To develop and adopt a risk appetite statement. Examine our readiness to adopt a “risk This work was not progressed during the year. appetite” and develop a risk appetite statement. 42

Auditor’s Report Te rīpoata kaitātari Basis of opinion misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and going concern basis of accounting by the Board of to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Trustees and, based on the audit evidence obtained, To the readers of Wellington Museum Trust We carried out our audit in accordance with the Auditor- Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is whether a material uncertainty exists related to Incorporated’s Financial Statements and General’s Auditing Standards, which incorporate the not a guarantee that an audit carried out in accordance events or conditions that may cast significant doubt Performance Information for the year Professional and Ethical Standards and the International with the Auditor-General’s Auditing Standards will on the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern. ended 30 June 2018 Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) issued by the always detect a material misstatement when it exists. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report The Auditor-General is the auditor of Wellington Misstatements are differences or omissions of amounts Our responsibilities under those standards are further to the related disclosures in the financial statements Museums Trust Incorporated (“the Trust”). The Auditor- or disclosures, and can arise from fraud or error. described in the Responsibilities of the auditor section of and the performance information or, if such disclosures General has appointed me, David Gates, using the staff Misstatements are considered material if, individually our report. are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions and resources of KPMG, to carry out the audit of the or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the financial statements and performance information of We have fulfilled our responsibilities in accordance with to influence the decisions of readers, taken on the basis date of our auditor’s report. However, future events the Trust on his behalf. the Auditor-General’s Auditing Standards. of these financial statements and the performance or conditions may cause the Trust to cease to continue We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained information. Opinion as a going concern. is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our For the budget information reported in the financial We have audited: opinion. statements and the performance information, our - We evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements and the performance - the financial statements of the Trust on pages 50 to procedures were limited to checking that the information Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees for information, including the disclosures, and whether the 65, that comprise the statement of financial position agreed to the Trust’s statement of intent. the financial statements and the performance financial statements and the performance information as at 30 June 2018, the statement of comprehensive We did not evaluate the security and controls over the represent the underlying transactions and events in a revenue and expense, statement of changes in equity information electronic publication of the financial statements and manner that achieves fair presentation. and statement of cash flows for the year ended on The Board of Trustees is responsible on behalf of the the performance information. We communicate with the Board of Trustees regarding, that date and the notes to the financial statements Trust for preparing financial statements that are fairly As part of an audit in accordance with the Auditor- among other matters, the planned scope and timing that include accounting policies and other explanatory presented and that comply with generally accepted General’s Auditing Standards, we exercise professional of the audit and significant audit findings, including information; and accounting practice in New Zealand. The Board of judgement and maintain professional scepticism any significant deficiencies in internal control that we - the performance information of the Trust on pages 43 to 49. Trustees is also responsible for preparing the performance throughout the audit. Also: identify during our audit. information for the Trust. In our opinion: - We identify and assess the risks of material Our responsibilities arise from the Public Audit Act 2001. The Board of Trustees is responsible for such internal misstatement of the financial statements and the - the financial statements of the Trust on pages 50 to 65: control as it determines is necessary to enable the performance information, whether due to fraud Independence - present fairly, in all material respects: preparation of financial statements and performance or error, design and perform audit procedures We are independent of the Trust in accordance with the information that are free from material misstatement, responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence - its financial position as at 30 June 2018; and independence requirements of the Auditor-General’s whether due to fraud or error. that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis Auditing Standards, which incorporate the independence - its financial performance and cash flows for In preparing the financial statements and the performance for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material requirements of Professional and Ethical Standard the year then ended; and information, the Board of Trustees is responsible on misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for 1(Revised): Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners behalf of the Trust for assessing the Trust’s ability to one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, - comply with generally accepted accounting issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance continue as a going concern. The Board of Trustees is forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, practice in New Zealand in accordance with Public Standards Board. Benefit Entity Accounting Standards applying also responsible for disclosing, as applicable, matters or the override of internal control. Other than the audit, we have no relationship with, or the reduced disclosure regime; and related to going concern and using the going concern - We obtain an understanding of internal control basis of accounting, unless the Board of Trustees interests in, the Trust. - the performance information of the Trust on pages relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures intends to liquidate the Trust or to cease operations, or 43 to 49 presents fairly, in all material respects, the that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not has no realistic alternative but to do so. Trust’s actual performance compared against the for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the performance targets and other measures by which The Board of Trustee’s responsibilities arise from the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control. performance was judged in relation to the Trust’s Local Government Act 2002. - We evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies objectives for the year ended 30 June 2018. used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of and related disclosures made by the Board of Our audit was completed on 8 August 2018. This is the the financial statements and the performance date at which our opinion is expressed. Trustees. David Gates information - We evaluate the appropriateness of the reported The basis for our opinion is explained below. In addition, KPMG Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance performance information within the Trust’s framework we outline the responsibilities of the Board and our On behalf of the Auditor-General about whether the financial statements and the for reporting its performance. responsibilities relating to the financial statements Wellington, New Zealand and the performance information, and we explain our performance information, as a whole are free from material - We conclude on the appropriateness of the use of the independence. Statement of Service Performance Te tauākī ratonga mahi

For the year ended 30 June 2018 Key Result Indicators

Two Superheroes in Funington City at Capital E’s Play HQ. Photo: Justine Hall. Our Visitors Ā mātou manuhiri

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

Achieved Total visits of Achieved Total 780,414 visits. 661,500 are achieved. Total 725,214 visits.

City Gallery Wellington1 180,616 143,000 153,194

Wellington Museum 138,956 137,000 127,413

2 Physical Capital E 161,869 90,000 113,414 Visitation Cable Car Museum 242,250 237,000 269,028

Space Place 54,109 52,000 60,441

Nairn Street Cottage 2,614 2,500 1,724

Total unique visits of 260,000 Not Achieved Achieved to institutional web/mobile Total 232,335 Total 255,826 unique visits. sites are achieved. unique visits.

City Gallery Wellington 110,381 112,000 76,515 Virtual Museums Wellington 99,826 84,000 103,525 Visitation Capital E 45,619 64,000 40,719

Achieved Achieved Snapshot of 51,271 Facebook Snapshot target of 58,500 Snapshot of 61,254 Facebook friends and Instagram and Facebook friends and Insta- friends and Instagram and Twitter followers3. gram and Twitter followers. Twitter followers.

City Gallery Wellington 29,825 23,000 34,724

4 Social Media Museums Wellington 7,675 14,500 10,401 Profile Capital E 5,169 5,000 6,905

Space Place 8,603 16,000 9,224

1 City Gallery Wellington was closed for three months in 2017-18 for the Entrance/Foyer development. 2 The biannual Capital E National Arts Festival was held in 2016-17. Capital E Visitation figures includes the Hannah Playhouse. 3 The 2016-17 reported Social Media Profile figures are the calculated average of the quarter results. From 2017-18 onwards the reported Social Media Profile figures are a true snapshot of the actual number of followers as at 30 June. 4 Museums Wellington includes Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage. It excludes Space Place which has its own Social Media Profile.

Crafty activities at 'Family Day', March 2018. City Gallery Wellington. Our Visitors Ā mātou manuhiri (continued)

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

City Gallery Wellington 67% Achieved 40% 65% Achieved

Wellington Museum 26% Achieved 25% 19% Not Achieved Repeat Capital E 55% Achieved 50% 64% Achieved Visitation Cable Car Museum 18% Not Achieved 25% 20% Not Achieved

Space Place 20% Not Achieved 24% 17% Not Achieved

City Gallery Wellington 92% Achieved 90% 88% Not Achieved

Wellington Museum 92% Achieved 90% 92% Achieved

Quality Capital E 97% Achieved 90% 93% Achieved 5 of Visit Cable Car Museum 82% Not Achieved 90% 85% Not Achieved

Space Place 89% Not Achieved 90% 87% Not Achieved

Nairn Street Cottage 97% Achieved 90% -6 Not Achieved

Achieved Achieved 83,365 Children & 40,250 Children & 58,795 Children & Young People visited for Young People visited for Young People visited for a Learning Experience a Learning Experience. a Learning Experience.

Children City Gallery Wellington 6,106 4,500 3,355 & Young 8 People Wellington Museum 6,604 7,000 7,819 Visiting for Capital E9 64,613 20,500 39,429 a Learning Experience7 Space Place 6,040 8,250 8,192

5 Quality is measured in terms of: the relevance of experience; information acquired; friendliness of staff; length of visit, and overall enjoyment. 6 There was no Visitor Satisfaction Survey completed at Nairn Street Cottage during 2017-18. 7 The number of students as part of a booked group visiting our experiences for learning experiences. The delivery of learning experiences is part-funded by the Ministry of Education. 8 Museums Wellington includes Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage. It excludes Space Place which is reported separately. 9 The biannual Capital E National Arts Festival was held in 2016-17. Capital E’s Learning Experience figure includes the Hannah Playhouse.

A young Gavin Hipkins' fan at the 'This Is New Zealand' opening, March 2018. City Gallery Wellington. Our City Tā mātou tāone

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

City Gallery Wellington 90% Not Achieved 95% 91% Not Achieved

Wellington Museum 90% Not Achieved 97% 93% Not Achieved City Residents’ Capital E 87% Not Achieved 90% 81% Not Achieved Awareness (Annual Cable Car Museum 94% Not Achieved 97% 95% Not Achieved Survey)10 Space Place 87% Not Achieved 97% 90% Not Achieved

Nairn Street Cottage 50% Not Achieved 60% 50% Not Achieved

10 The number of Wellingtonians who know about our visitor experiences, as assessed through the Annual Residents’ (ratepayers’) Survey conducted by Council.

‘Ghost Typography’ walking tour with Sarah Maxey. Photo: Tom Etuata. Our Sustainability Tā mātou whakapūmautanga

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

Achieved Achieved $4,847,283 of $3,516,000 of non-Council $3,834,051 of non-Council revenue. revenue is achieved. non-Council revenue.

City Gallery Wellington11 $1,183,565 $607,000 $695,600

Museums Wellington12 $1,031,325 $666,000 $1,088,310

Non-Council Capital E13 $1,825,256 $1,279,000 $1,256,153 Revenue Space Place $496,813 $600,000 $644,153

Sub-letting, Interest $310,324 $364,000 $149,835 & Other

Not Achieved Not Achieved $3.07 was the average The average spend $3.19 was the average spend per visitor. per visitor is $3.32 spend per visitor.

City Gallery Wellington14 $2.00 $1.57 $2.02

15 Spend Museums Wellington $2.25 $1.41 $2.28 per Visitor Capital E16 $4.03 $3.84 $4.58

Space Place $9.56 $10.12 $8.74

11 City Gallery Wellington revenue in 2016-17 was boosted by the Cindy Sherman exhibition and the 2017-18 revenue was impacted by the three-month closure for the Entrance/Foyer development. 12 Museums Wellington includes Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage. It excludes Space Place which is reported separately. 13 The biannual Capital E National Arts Festival was held in 2016-17. Capital E’s Non-Council Revenue figure includes the Hannah Playhouse. 14 City Gallery Wellington revenue in 2016-17 was boosted by the Cindy Sherman exhibition and the 2017-18 revenue was impacted by the three-month closure for the Entrance/Foyer development. 15 Museums Wellington includes Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage. It excludes Space Place which is reported separately. 16 The biannual Capital E National Arts Festival was held in 2016-17. Capital E’s Spend per Visitor figure includes the Hannah Playhouse.

World of Wearable Art Dress by Michaela Manley on display at Wellington Museum. Photo: Tom Etuata. Our People Ā mātou Iwi

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

No preventable serious Achieved harm incidents involving Not Achieved Health and Safety No serious harm workers or visitors as One serious harm incidents reported. defined by the Health and incident reported. Safety at Work Act 2015.

Achieved At least 75% of staff Not Achieved 83% Response rate are engaged with the 85% Response rate Staff Satisfaction to survey and 72% of organisation as indicated to survey and 71% of respondents feel engaged through the annual Staff respondents feel engaged with Experience Wellington. Engagement Survey. with Experience Wellington.

Our Heritage Ā mātou taonga tuku iho

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

New to Collection17 30 Not Achieved 2318 Collection Was not measured Collection Assessment19 1,250 Not Achieved 370 Development in 2016-17. Collection Accessibility20 5% Achieved 5.1%

17 New to Collection means: Commissions, acquisitions or donations of an item or a collection of items (e.g. Kirkcaldie & Stains Collection) that have been accessioned into the collection. 18 This result includes two collections: the Ron Lambert Ceramic Collection of 33 items, and the Waituhi Matariki Public Art Project of 25 Flags. 19 Collection Assessment means: The number of items (individual or type e.g. lifebuoys) that are reviewed for retention or disposal. 20 Collection Accessibility means: The % of the Collection that is on display, on loan, used for research purposes or accessed through other mediums such as online.

Staff member, Raukura Hoerara-Smith, uses the Cable Car Museum’s dress-ups to pose for a photo during an activity in the Cable Car Museum as part of New Staff Induction Day in December 2017. Council’s Subsidy per Visit Ngā pūtea tāpiri o te Kaunihera

Outputs Status at 30 June 2017 Measures 2017-18 Status at 30 June 2018

Achieved Achieved $8.89 was the average The average subsidy $10.11 was the average subsidy per visit. per visit is $10.85 subsidy per visit.

City Gallery Wellington $12.36 $12.50 $15.10

Operating Museums Wellington21 $4.55 $5.18 $4.67 Subsidy per Visit Capital E22 $9.32 $14.53 $12.22 Space Place $9.33 $9.89 $8.05

Achieved The average subsidy $13.33 was the average per visit is $13.74 subsidy per visit.

Full Subsidy City Gallery Wellington $12.50 $15.10 per Visit, inclusive Museums Wellington Was not measured $5.18 $6.91 of Council’s Capital E in 2016-17. $14.53 $12.22 Ownership Costs23 Space Place $9.89 $14.94

21 Museums Wellington includes Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage. It excludes Space Place which is reported separately. 22 The biannual Capital E National Arts Festival was held in 2016-17. Capital E’s Spend per Visitor figure includes the Hannah Playhouse. 23 Council’s estimated ownership costs are supplied by Council and include costs such as insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Orchestra of Spheres perform in the planetarium at Space Place. Photo: Alex Efimoff. Financial Statements Te tauākī pūtea

(L-R) Jeremy Davis, Reuben Butler, Kimberley Skipper and Amanda Noblett perform in 'Hinepau', a Capital E and Taiki Rua production. Photo Philip Merry, Axolotl. Statement of Financial Position

Te tauākī tūnga pūtea For the year ended 30 June 2018 - In New Zealand Dollars

2018 2018 2017 Assets Note Actual Forecast Actual

Property, plant and equipment 7 1,990,188 2,053,000 2,067,147

Collection and artefacts 8 2,338,816 2,339,000 2,338,816

Intangible assets 9 9,610 8,000 15,896

Total non-current assets 4,338,614 4,400,000 4,421,859

Inventories 162,122 150,000 141,018

Trade and other receivables 10 629,728 250,000 649,425

Cash and cash equivalents 11 944,131 880,000 879,685

Total current assets 1,735,981 1,280,000 1,670,128

Total assets 6,074,595 5,680,000 6,091,987

Equity

Reserves 12 2,529,386 2,723,000 2,601,388

Retained earnings 12 1,931,192 1,884,000 1,912,657

Total equity 4,460,578 4,607,000 4,514,045

Liabilities

Employee benefits 13 54,312 50,000 34,635

Total non-current liabilities 54,312 50,000 34,635 Trustee Trade and other payables 14 1,309,505 523,000 1,308,357 8 August 2018

Employee benefits 13 250,200 500,000 234,950

Total current liabilities 1,559,705 1,023,000 1,543,307

Total liabilities 1,614,017 1,073,000 1,577,942

Trustee Total equity and liabilities 6,074,595 5,680,000 6,091,987 8 August 2018 Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense Te tauākī o ngā whiwhinga moni whānui For the year ended 30 June 2018 - In New Zealand Dollars

2018 2018 2017 Note Actual Forecast Actual

Revenue 4 12,890,642 11,846,000 13,594,673

Total revenue 12,890,642 11,846,000 13,594,673

Personnel expenses 6 (6,228,788) (5,744,000) (5,894,870)

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 7, 9 (529,371) (410,000) (548,061)

Other operating expenses 5 (6,232,705) (5,887,000) (7,433,843)

Total operating expenses (12,990,864) (12,041,000) (13,876,774)

Operating surplus/(deficit) before finance income (100,222) (195,000) (282,101)

Finance income 46,755 65,000 58,174

Net finance income 46,755 65,000 58,174

Surplus/(Deficit) for the period (53,467) (130,000) (223,927)

Total comprehensive income for the period (53,467) (130,000) (223,927)

Statement of Changes in Equity Te tauākī nekeneke tūtanga For the year ended 30 June 2018 - In New Zealand Dollars

2017 2017 2016 Note Actual Forecast Actual

Balance at 1 July 2017 12 4,514,045 4,737,000 4,737,972

Surplus/ (Deficit) for the period (53,467) (130,000) (223,927)

Total comprehensive income for the period (53,467) (130,000) (223,927)

Balance at 30 June 2018 12 4,460,578 4,607,000 4,514,045 Statement of Cash Flows

Te tauākī kapewhiti For the year ended 30 June 2018 - In New Zealand Dollars

2018 2018 2017 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Note Actual Forecast Actual

Cash was provided from:

Receipts from customers 3,648,202 2,857,000 4,149,575

Receipts from related parties 9,345,921 8,759,000 9,189,561

12,994,123 11,616,000 13,339,136

Cash was applied to:

Payments to suppliers and employees (10,694,764) (8,969,000) (12,229,222)

Payments to related parties (1,730,060) (1,769,000) (1,476,789)

Net GST received/(paid) (105,483) (803,000) (133,155)

(12,530,307) (11,541,000) (13,839,166)

Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities 18 463,816 75,000 (500,030)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Interest received 46,755 65,000 58,174

Cash was applied to:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (446,125) (334,000) (400,802)

Other 9,000

Net Cash Outflow from Investing Activities (399,370) (260,000) (342,628)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net Cash Inflow from Financing Activities - - -

Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 64,446 (185,000) (842,658) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 879,685 1,065,000 1,722,343

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 11 944,131 880,000 879,685 54

Notes to the Financial sector entity and is listed in Schedule 2 of the resulting rates are as follows: c) Intangible Assets Public Audit Act 2001. The criteria under which • Computer & AV equipment 33% SL Computer Software Statements Experience Wellington is eligible to report in • Office and equipment 25% SL Software applications that are acquired by accordance with Tier 2 PBE Standards are that it Ngā whakamārama mō ngā Experience Wellington are stated at cost less is not publicly accountable and is not large and • Motor vehicles 20% SL tauākī pūtea accumulated amortisation and impairment disclosure concessions have been applied. • Building Fittings 5%-25% SL Significant Accounting Policies losses. b) Basis of Measurement • Exhibitions 10% SL 1) Reporting Entity Amortisation is recognised in surplus/ (deficit) • Collections & artefacts Not depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated The Wellington Museums Trust Incorporated, The financial statements are prepared on the The residual value of assets is reassessed annually. useful lives of intangible assets, from the date now trading as Experience Wellington, is a historical cost basis. that they are available for use. The estimated registered charity under the Charities Act b) Collections and Artefacts c) Presentation Currency useful lives for the current and comparative 2005 and domiciled in New Zealand. It is a These financial statements are presented in Collections are artefacts that are of cultural or periods are as follows: Wellington City Council (Council) Controlled historical importance. A substantial amount of New Zealand dollars ($). • Computer software 33% SL Organisation (CCO) in terms of the Local the Collections were acquired on 29 February Government Act 2002. 3) Significant Accounting Policies 1996 from the Wellington Maritime Museum d) Trade and Other Receivables Trust (WMMT) with others added either as Trade and other receivables are measured at The financial statements of Experience The accounting policies set out below have been gifts or purchases since 1996. Collections are their cost less impairment losses. Wellington include the activities of the applied consistently to all periods presented in carried at historic cost as assessed at the time following business units: the Wellington these financial statements. e) Inventories of transfer from the WMMT. All subsequent Museums Trust; Wellington Museum; City a) Property, Plant and Equipment acquisitions to the collections are recorded at Inventories (merchandise) are stated at the Gallery Wellington; Capital E; Nairn Street lower of cost and net realisable value. Net Items of property, plant and equipment are cost if purchased. Where an asset is acquired Cottage; Cable Car Museum; and Space Place realisable value is the estimated selling price stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation through a non-exchange transaction, its cost at Carter Observatory. in the ordinary course of business, less the and impairment losses. is measured at its fair value as at the date of estimated costs of completion and selling The principal activity of Experience Wellington acquisition. Where the fair value of the assets (i) Subsequent Costs expenses. is to manage and develop cultural institutions is not able to be reliably measured, they are Subsequent costs are added to the carrying and to operate them for the benefit of the recorded at nil. Because the useful life of the Cost is based on the first-in first-out principle amount of an item of property, plant and residents of Wellington and the public generally. collections is indeterminate they are not and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring equipment when that cost is incurred if it is depreciated. the inventories and bringing them to their probable that the future economic benefits The financial statements of Experience An external valuation of the Collections from existing location and condition. embodied with the item will flow to Experience Wellington are for the year ended 30 June an independent valuer is obtained on a periodic f) Cash and Cash Equivalents Wellington and the cost of the item can be 2018. The financial statements were authorised basis to ensure that the carrying value of measured reliably. All other costs are recognised Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash for issue by the Trustees on 8th August 2018. the Collections that are held at cost does not in surplus/ (deficit) as an expense as incurred. balances and call deposits. exceed their fair value. 2) Basis of Preparation (ii) Depreciation g) Impairment The Trustees obtained a valuation at 30 June TThe carrying amounts of Experience a) Statement of Compliance and Basis Depreciation is charged to surplus/ (deficit) 2014 and have confirmed that the carrying Wellington’s assets other than inventories are of Preparation using the straight line method. Depreciation value at 30 June 2018 is appropriate and that is set at rates that will write off the cost or fair reviewed at each balance date to determine The financial statements have been prepared no impairment has occurred. value of the assets, less their estimated residual whether there is any indication of impairment. in accordance with Tier 2 Public Benefit Entity values, over their useful lives. The estimated If any such indication exists, the assets Standards. Experience Wellington is a public useful lives of major classes of assets and recoverable amount is estimated. 55

Notes to the Financial Statements effect is material, provisions are determined rewards of ownership have been transferred to for Capital E’s interim accommodation. Continued by discounting the expected future cash flows the buyer. No revenue is recognised if there If Experience Wellington was unable to continue at a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current are significant uncertainties regarding recovery An impairment loss is recognised for the amount in operational existence for the foreseeable market rates and, where appropriate, the risks of the consideration due, associated costs or by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds future, adjustments may have to be made to specific to the liability. the possible return of the merchandise, or where its recoverable service amount. The recoverable reflect the fact that assets may need to be there is continuing management involvement service amount is the higher of an asset’s fair j) Trade and Other Payables realised other than at the amounts stated in with the merchandise. value less costs to sell and value in use. the balance sheet. In addition, Experience Trade and other payables are stated at cost. Value in use is determined using an approach l) Expenses Wellington may have to provide for further based on either a depreciated replacement cost k) Revenue liabilities that might arise, and to reclassify (i) Operating Lease Payments approach, restoration cost approach, or a service units (i) Funding property, plant and equipment as current Payments made under operating leases are approach. The most appropriate approach used to assets. The trading activities of Experience Wellington are recognised in surplus/ (deficit) on a straight-line measure value in use depends on the nature of upported by grants and sponsorship. Grants basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives n) Income Tax the impairment and availability of information. received that have an obligation in substance to received are recognised in surplus/ (deficit) over Experience Wellington is registered as a If an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its return the funds if conditions of the grant are not met the lease term as an integral part Charitable Trust and is exempt from income recoverable service amount, the asset is regarded are initially recognised as a liability and revenue is of the total lease expense. tax. Experience Wellington is not exempt from as impaired and the carrying amount is written- recognised only when the services are performed indirect tax legislation such as Goods and down to the recoverable amount. The total or conditions fulfilled. Funds that have no such (ii) Finance Income and Expenses Services Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax, PAYE or ACC impairment loss is recognised in the surplus or obligation attached, and merely a restriction Finance income comprises interest income. and accordingly it is required to comply with deficit. The reversal of an impairment loss is also imposed on the use of the funds, are recognised Interest income is recognised as it accrues, using these regulations. recognised in the surplus or deficit. as revenue when they become available. the effective interest method. Finance expenses comprise interest expense o) Goods and Services Tax h) Employee Benefits (ii) Services Provided on borrowings. All borrowing costs are All amounts are shown exclusive of Goods Long Service Leave Revenue from services rendered is recognised in recognised in surplus/ (deficit) using the and Services Tax (GST), except for receivables Experience Wellington’s net obligation in respect proportion to the stage of completion of the effective interest method. and payables that are stated inclusive of GST. of long service leave is the amount of future transaction at the reporting date. Income is m) Availability of Future Funding benefit that employees have earned in return recognised as the service is provided (e.g. p) Statement of Intent Forecast Financial for their service in the current and prior periods. exhibition run). Where exhibitions are not Experience Wellington is reliant on the Council Statements scheduled to run until the following fiscal year, for a large part of its income and operates The obligation is calculated using the projected Forecast Financial Statements are approved revenue is deferred and amortised to income under a Funding Deed with the Council. The unit credit method and is discounted to its present by the Board of Trustees and issued as part of throughout the period of the exhibition. Funding Deed was for a period of three years value. The discount rate is the market yield on the annual Statement of Intent. The Forecast and is extended annually for a further year relevant New Zealand government bonds at the (iii) Donations Financial Statements are prepared in accordance subsequent to the initial 3 year term. Funding Statement of Financial Position date. Cash donations from the community are with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice from the Council has been approved for the year recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive in New Zealand (NZ GAAP), using accounting i) Provisions ended 30 June 2019. Income at the point at which they are receipted policies that are consistent with those used A provision is recognised when Experience into the Trust’s bank account. The Council has agreed to fund $430,494.96 in preparing these Financial Statements. The Wellington has a present legal or constructive (plus GST) being the current proportion of rental Forecast Financial Statements are not audited. obligation as a result of a past event, and it is (iv) Sale of Merchandise subsidy previously allocated to the Capital E The Forecast for the 2017-18 financial period is probable that an outflow of economic benefits Revenue from the sale of merchandise is building rental, for use by Experience Wellington included in the Financial Statements. will be required to settle the obligation. If the recognised when the significant risks and Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

4) Revenue and Other Operating Income

Note 2018 2017

Revenue from exchange transactions

Retail sales 1,136,963 956,766

Admissions income 697,424 1,086,696

Facility hire 434,532 455,966

2,268,919 2,499,428

Revenue from non-exchange transactions

Wellington City Council operational grant 7,144,090 6,818,162

Wellington City Council rental grant 1,768,980 1,768,980

Wellington City Council underwrite 21, 22 190,276 218,422

Ministry of Education contracts for service 340,465 360,799

Creative New Zealand contracts for service 407,000 510,003

Other grants, sponsorship & donations 20 538,207 928,116

10,389,018 10,604,482

Sub-lease income 58,968 76,525

Other income 173,737 414,238

Total other operating income 232,705 490,763

Total revenue 12,890,642 13,594,673 Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

5) Other Operating Expenses

Note 2018 2017

Cost of sales 531,637 648,179

Exhibitions & programmes 1,853,148 2,499,307

Rent paid 1,815,461 1,888,268

Marketing & promotions 638,575 922,606

Occupancy costs (excluding rent) 687,185 672,213

Other administration expenses 169,449 204,135

Communication costs 144,855 142,746

Trustee fees & expenses 81,163 81,280

Technology costs 173,055 193,074

Professional fees 101,756 149,240

Bad Debts written Off 2,206 -

Auditors’ remuneration audit fee 34,215 32,795

6,232,705 7,433,843

6) Personnel Expenses

Note 2018 2017

Wages and salaries 6,228,788 5,894,870

6,228,788 5,894,870 Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

7) Property, Plant and Equipment

Computer Office & Motor Building Work in Exhibitions Total equipment equipment vehicles fittings progress

Balance at 30 June 2018

Cost 652,022 1,489,995 23,730 2,474,114 112,746 1,363,906 6,116,513

Accumulated depreciation 382,200 1,440,549 23,730 1,940,524 - 339,322 4,126,325

Carrying value 269,822 49,446 - 533,590 112,746 1,024,584 1,990,188

Current year depreciation 91,455 140,592 - 153,293 - 137,745 523,085

Balance at 30 June 2017

Cost 388,279 1,447,084 23,730 2,459,114 - 1,352,180 5,670,387

Accumulated depreciation 290,745 1,299,957 23,730 1,787,231 - 201,577 3,603,240

Carrying value 97,534 147,127 - 671,883 - 1,150,603 2,067,147

Current year depreciation 112,208 145,621 3,296 149,173 - 126,231 536,529

8) Collections and Artefacts

2018 2017

Opening balance 2,338,816 2,338,816

Additions - -

Disposals - -

Closing balance 2,338,816 2,338,816 Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

9) Intangible Asset

2018 2017

Cost 191,040 191,040

Accumulated amortisation 181,430 175,144

Carrying value 9,610 15,896

Current year amortisation 6,286 11,531

10) Trade and Other Receivables

2018 2017

Accounts receivable 263,895 151,340

Receivables from related parties 235,363 250,606

Prepayments 16,729 -

Sundry receivables - 239,221

GST receivable 113,741 8,258

629,728 649,425

11) Cash and Cash Equivalents

2018 2017

Bank balances 96,009 335,296

Call deposits 848,122 544,389

944,131 879,685 Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

12) Equity and Reserves Nairn Reconciliation of Movement Capital Capital E City Street Wellington Retained Total in Equity and Reserves Reserve Gallery Cottage Museum earnings equity Collection

Balance at 1 July 2017 2,122,961 60,000 291,832 23,895 102,700 1,912,657 4,514,045

Surplus / (Deficit) for the period - - - - - (53,467) (53,467)

Transferred from - - (56,632) - - 56,632 - City Gallery Wellington

Transferred from Capital E - (15,370) - - - 15,370 -

Balance at 30 June 2018 2,122,961 44,630 235,200 23,895 102,700 1,931,192 4,460,578

Balance at 1 July 2016 2,122,961 144,500 291,832 23,895 141,059 2,013,725 4,737,972

Surplus / (Deficit) for the period - - - - - (223,927) (223,927)

Transferred from Wellington - - - - (38,359) 38,359 - Museum Inc. Collection

Transferred from Capital E - (84,500) - - - 84,500 -

Balance at 30 June 2017 2,122,961 60,000 291,832 23,895 102,700 1,912,657 4,514,045

Capital Reserve Wellington Museum (formerly the Museum of Wellington City The Capital Reserve was established on 29 February 1996 on the & Sea) Collection Reserve transfer from the Wellington Maritime Museums Trust of their During the year ended 30 June 2005 the Trustees decided to place all collection and artefacts, cash and other sundry office equipment donations received from the Poneke History Club membership into a of the Wellington Maritime Museum. collection reserve for future museum acquisitions.

Nairn Street Cottage Reserve (formerly the Colonial Cottage City Gallery Wellington Reserve Museum) Collection Reserve During the year ended 30 June 2015 the Trustees decided to place During the year ended 30 June 2003 The Colonial Cottage proceeds from a bequest from the estate of Sir Alexander Grant into Friends Society wound up the society and donated the remaining a reserve fund for City Gallery Wellington. funds ($11,948) to the Experience Wellington for the purpose of establishing a collection fund for the Colonial Cottage Museum now known as the Nairn Street Cottage. Experience Wellington agreed to transfer this and a similar amount to the fund. Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

13) Employee Benefits

2018 2017

Current

Payroll accruals 11,033 11,172

Liability for holiday pay 239,167 223,778

250,200 234,950

Non-current

Liability for long-service leave 54,312 34,635

54,312 34,635

304,512 269,585

14) Trade and Other Payables

2017 2016

Trade payables 495,702 434,371

Payables to related parties - 26,433

Funds held and Revenue in advance 541,960 563,659

ACC premiums 15,501 15,501

GST Payable - -

Non-trade payables and accrued expenses 256,342 268,393

1,309,505 1,308,357 Notes to the Financial Statements 18) Reconciliation of Operating Surplus to Net Cash Continued Flows from Operating Activities 2018 2017 15) Operating Leases Operating Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year (53,467) (223,927) Leases as Lessee Adjustments: Non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows: Add Non-Cash Items: 2018 2017 Depreciation and amortisation expense 529,371 548,061 Less than one year 1,849,564 1,223,054 Movements in Working Capital: Between one and five years 3,936,531 3,600,316 Decrease/(Increase) in Other Current Assets (1,408) 99,727 More than five years - 966,708 (Decrease)/Increase in Trade Creditors 22,847 (286,670) 5,786,095 5,790,078 (Decrease)/Increase in Accruals and Provisions 13,228 (579,047) Experience Wellington holds leases on property, office equipment Investing Income (46,755) (58,174) and motor vehicles. Two of the property leases are for Council owned buildings, Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities 463,816 (500,030) Wellington Museum on Queens Wharf and City Gallery on Civic Square. Under the Funding Deed between Experience Wellington 19) Related parties and the Council, rental payable to Council under these leases is i) Identity of related parties covered by a rental subsidy. Experience Wellington is not related to the Council by shareholding. It Since 1 September 2013 Experience Wellington has leased premises was established by, and is reliant upon, the Council for a large part of its for the operation of Capital E and by agreement with Council, the income which indicates sufficient reliance on the Council, by Experience cost of these leases is covered by the rental subsidy. Wellington, for a related party relationship to exist. Additionally, the Council Other property leases are held by Experience Wellington for consolidates the financial results of Experience Wellington for its own storage of Collections and the operation of the Executive office. reporting purposes. Experience Wellington operates under a Funding Deed with the Council 16) Capital Commitments which requires delivery of services in accordance with the provisions of As at 30 June 2018, there are no capital commitments (2017: $nil), the Trust Deed, the Funding Deed and the Statement of Intent, agreed which have not been accounted for. with Council on an annual basis.

17) Contingencies The Funding Deed was for a period of three years and is extended annually for a further year subsequent to the initial 3 year term. The rental grant There are no material contingent liabilities at balance date (2017: $nil). is paid back to the Council as rent on properties owned by the Council and occupied by Wellington Museum and City Gallery Wellington. In the case of Capital E which no longer occupies a Council owned building the rental grant is used to meet Capital E’s accommodation costs. ii) Related party transactions During the year, Experience Wellington entered into related party transactions of the following nature: Transaction value Balance outstanding year ended as at 30 June

2018 2017 2018 2017

Receipts

Wellington City Council - operational grant 7,144,090 6,718,162 - -

Wellington City Council - rental grant 1,768,980 1,768,980 - -

Wellington City Council – The Attic project - - - -

Wellington City Council - miscellaneous 432,851 702,419 235,363 250,606

Total 9,345,921 9,189,561 235,363 250,606

Payments

Wellington City Council - rental 1,338,485 1,338,485 - -

Wellington City Council – The Attic Project - - - -

Wellington City Council - miscellaneous 391,575 138,304 - 26,433

Total 1,730,060 1,476,789 - 26,433 iii) Remuneration of key management personnel Total remuneration is included in “personnel” expenses (see note 6). 2018 2017

Trustees 80,000 80,000

Executive officers 872,689 736,177

952,689 816,177 20) Other Grants, Sponsorship and Donations

The following other grants, sponsorships and donations were received 2018 2017 during the year. Trust House - 2,000

2018 2017 Trust Waikato - 4,000

Captial E TSB Community Trust - 4,000

Community Trust of Southland 1,000 1,000 Wellington Amenities Fund - 100,000

Aileen Drewitt Charitable Trust 19,812 - Wellington City Council Arts & Culture - 12,000 Fund Dixon & Dunlop Ltd 5,000 - Wellington Community Trust - 15,000 Eastern & Central Community Trust - 4,000 Weta Digital - 5,000 Electoral Commission - 4,883 Sundry 3,527 625 First Sovereign Trust Limited - 2,000 City Gallery Wellington Foundation North 20,000 20,000

Glenice and John Gallagher Foundation 2,000 2,000 Chartwell Trust 3,750 -

Health Promotion Agency - 10,000 Creative New Zealand 435 -

Infinity Foundation - 3,000 Embassy of the United States of America - 6,985

Mainland Foundation - 2,000 New Zealand Lottery Grants Board 28,500 78,500

Ministry of Youth Development 45,000 55,000 Nikau Foundation 1,000 -

New Zealand Community Trust 15,000 - The City Gallery Wellington Foundation 181,130 100,000

New Zealand Film Commission 6,000 6,000 Wellington City Council 21,300 - Wellington City Council Treaty Relations Otago Community Trust - 2,000 - 5,000 Team Rata Foundation - 5,000 Wellington City Council City Growth Rotary Club of Invercargill 1,500 - Projects through the Wellington Regional - 170,700 Economic Development Agency Sargood Bequest 4,348 5,000

The Community Trust of Mid and South Sundry 8,541 - - 500 Canterbury Wellington Museum The Lion Foundation 43,410 80,000 NZ Post 2,000 - The Performing Arts Foundation of NZ - 13,424 Wellington City Council Neighbourhood - 200 The Southern Trust - 4,000 Development

Thomas George MacCarthy Trust 5,000 5,000 Sundry 87,129 2,641 22) Hannah Playhouse 2018 2017 Experience Wellington operates the Hannah Playhouse as part of Space Place the Capital E business unit for the owners which are the Hannah Playhouse Trust and the Wellington City Council (Council) under a Deep South National Science Challenge 3,000 - Management Agreement which was first executed on 25 February Infinity Foundation (through the Carter - 5,713 2016 and extended on 22 November 2016. The agreement covers Observatory Trust) the period 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2019. Under the agreement, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Experience Wellington operates the Hannah Playhouse as a theatre - 8,094 Employment for performing arts with the benefit of Council underwriting the Otago Museum Trust Board 4,000 - operating budget up to $60,000 for each of the financial years 2017- 18 and 2018-19. Therefore, Experience Wellington has recognised the Pelorus Trust 3,000 5,953 operations of Hannah Playhouse in the financial statements. Sundry 980 - 23) Subsequent Event Executive Office There have been no significant events after balance date that has Sundry 21,846 - affected the accuracy of these financial statements. Undisclosed - 178,898

Total other grants, sponsorship 538,207 928,116 & donations

21) Space Place at Carter Observatory Experience Wellington governs manages and controls the Space Place at Carter Observatory for Council under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as if it were an institution under the Trust Deed but subject to and with the benefit of the MOU. Under this agreement the Council has agreed to reimburse Experience Wellington for any deficit incurred through the operations of Space Place. Therefore, Experience Wellington has recognised the operations of Space Place in the financial statements. Governance Report He rīpoata kāwanatanga

Experience Wellington is governed by a Deed between People, Performance and Safety (PPS) Committee provides guidance and support to the Wellington City Council and the Wellington Museums Chief Executive in a Human Resources context and assists the Board to meet its due diligence Trust Incorporated, first executed on 18 October 1995 responsibilities regarding Experience Wellington’s compliance with Health and Safety legislation. and updated on 15 August 2007. Board Membership and Meeting Attendance during 2017-18 Governance Te Poari matua me ngā tangata i tae a-tinana mai ki ngā hui 2017-18 Te mana whakahaere Meetings Trustees are appointed by Council and are standard-bearers for Meetings Members Appointed Term expires eligible to Experience Wellington’s vision. They are responsible for setting the attended attend strategic direction and approving the Statement of Intent and the Strategic Plan. The Board monitors organisational performance, Diane Calvert 01.11.16 31.10.19 9 7 the organisation’s ongoing viability and the maintenance of its competitiveness. It delegates the day-to-day operation of Experience Rachel Farrant 01.07.13 30.06.19 9 9 Wellington to the Chief Executive, who reports to the Board. Jackie Lloyd 01.07.11 30.06.20 9 9 The Board meets no fewer than nine times per year and operates (Chair from 01.01.16) three committees which review relevant matters prior to Jill Wilson 01.07.13 30.06.18 9 8 consideration by the full Board. These are the Audit and Risk (A&R) Committee; the People, Performance, and Safety (PPS) Committee; Jane Wrightson 01.01.16 31.12.18 9 9 and the Chief Executive Performance and Remuneration (CEP&R) Committee. In addition, the Board will convene ad hoc working groups to consider specific issues. Guidance in specialist areas is also provided Board Membership Changes during 2017-18 as appropriate. Ngā hurihanga o te Poari Kaiwhiri 2017-18

Board Committees Future Director Te komiti whakahaere In consultation with Council the Board appointed a Future Director, John-Paul Tocker, for one calendar Audit and Risk (A&R) Committee assists the Board in carrying year commencing 1 January 2018. This position is not a member of the Board and has no voting rights out its duties in regard to financial reporting, risk management but observes and participates in Board discussions. and legislative compliance. Trustee Changes Chief Executive Performance and Remuneration (CEP&R) Jill Wilson concluded her term of office on 30 June 2018 after five years of service, and having only Committee advises the Chair in connection with the performance missed one Board Meeting during her term. Holden Hohaia was appointed to the Board and will and remuneration of the Chief Executive. commence his term on 1 July 2018. Experience Wellington Staff Awards 2017 Ngā paraihe kaimahi 2017 Employees were invited to nominate individuals, teams or projects for achievement during 2017 within four Award categories. 33 nominations were received and 8 Awards handed out as follows:

Values our Visitors Growing a Sustainable Business Ngā whai painga manuhiri He whakawhanake i tētahi pakihi toitū For the employee who goes the extra mile, always making For an Individual, Team or Project that has resulted in a sure that the time our visitors spend with us is the best positive, sustainable change to our revenue-generating possible experience. ability. It might be a commercial or fundraising change; or an innovation to an existing process that made a saving, had a big impact; or a creative approach that has opened up new sustainable opportunities. AWARD RECIPIENT

Fiona Tucker Office and Visitor Services Manager, AWARD RECIPIENT Capital E Cory Anderson Meredith Robertshawe Venue and Events Manager Museums Wellington, Public Programmes Coordinator, supported by the Museums Wellington City Gallery Wellington Commercial & Visitor Services Team (2 nominations) (2 nominations) The Hannah Playhouse Team (Kathiy Watson, Ruby Haxton and Bern McCabe) NOMINEES City Gallery Wellington Tours Team

Hannah Playhouse Front of House Team, Ushering, NOMINEES Ticketing and Bar Staff Alex Dean, Office Administrator, Executive Office Kathiy Watson, General Manager, Hannah Playhouse Erika McClintock, Visitor and Commercial Services Manager, City Gallery Wellington Rosemary Mitford-Taylor, Visitor Services Host, Space Place and Cable Car Museum, Museums Wellington Ruby Armstrong-Kooy, Fundraising Coordinator, Capital E

Staff enjoy feeding the giraffes at Wellington Zoo during the Experience Wellington Staff Summer Party and Staff Awards, March 2018. Making a Difference to Wellington Team Spirit Kia koke whakamua a Te Whanganui-a-Tara Kia kotahi te hoe For a Team or Project that has resulted in a positive impact For the employee who is the ultimate team player. They on our visitation or visitor feedback, and makes a difference help those around them to achieve the best possible to our city. It must involve collaboration with partners outcomes. They value the work of their team mates and inside and outside Experience Wellington, and have had others across Experience Wellington, taking time to give great feedback from our visitors. support, feedback and encouragement.

AWARD RECIPIENT AWARD RECIPIENT

The 8th Capital E National Arts Festival Alex Dean led by the Capital E Live Team Office Administrator, Executive Office

Capital E Digital (Peter Graham, Samuel Phillips, NOMINEES Kit Benham) and City Gallery Wellington Education (Claire Hopkins and Helen Lloyd) Capital E Digital Team (Samuel Phillips, Kit Benham and Kristen Rowe) for the “Digital Painting” collaborative education programme Capital E National Theatre for Children’s te reo Māori production Hinepau Hana Makin Electro Jungle installation at LUX Light Festival, Relationship Development Coordinator, Capital E Public Programmes (Karen Carey and Amy Capital E Church) and Capital E Digital (Peter Graham, Kit Benham and Samuel Phillips) City Gallery Wellington Entrance and Foyer NOMINEES Development, Judith Cooke, Operations Manager, City Gallery Wellington Brian Wood, Marketing and Development Manager, Museums Wellington Tai Ahiahi///Tai Awatea: Curating Contemporary Māori Art symposium, led by Judith Cooke, Tracey Joe Newman, Production Technician - Live, Capital E Monastra, Meredith Robertshawe, Robert Leonard, Kathiy Watson, General Manager, Hannah Playhouse Aaron Lister and Rebecca Wilson, City Gallery (2 nominations) Wellington Olivia Vassiliadis, Office Assistant and Visitor Services Museum Store Sunday, Museums Wellington’s Host, Executive Office, Capital E and City Gallery Commercial and Visitor Services Team, led by Karryn Wellington Baudet, Cory Anderson and Bridget Swift Space Place and Cable Car Museum Visitor Services City Gallery Wellington Website Redevelopment, Team, Museums Wellington led by Olivia Lacey and Megan Dunn Tracy Stedall, Visitor and Retail Services Coordinator, Pukehinau, led by Tamsin Falconer, Project Manager, Space Place and Cable Car Museum, Museums Museums Wellington Wellington (2 nominations)

Above: Hana Makin, recipient of the Team Spirit award. Below: The Hannah Playhouse Team receive the Growing a Sustainable Business Award. 69

Our Supporters 2017-18 Mayhem Sound Wellington City Council Heritage Gabor Toth Wellington Region Heritage Promotion Council Ngā pou whirinaki 2017-18 Milky-Way.Kiwi Gavin Mcintyre Ministry of Education Te Tāhuku o Wellington Regional Economic Development Goethe Institut Experience Wellington enjoys support from te Mātauranga Agency Govett-Brewster Art Gallery a wide range of individuals and organisations Ministry of Youth Development Weta Digital Hannah Zwartz through sponsorships, donations, grants, MJF Lighting Weta Workshop Heritage New Zealand in-kind support; and partnerships for our New Zealand Astrobiology Network Trust Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design Homestead Picture Framers exhibitions and public programmes. New Zealand Community Trust Judith Burge SPONSORS New Zealand Film Commission PARTNERS Kava Club NGĀ HOA KAIPAKIHI NGĀ KAITAUTOKO New Zealand Lottery Grants Board Kay McCormick Individuals or organisations that have supported Individuals or organisations that have supported New Zealand Post LitCrawl our activities either through cash and/or in kind our activities by working with us during the year. LUX Lights Festival sponsorship and grants New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Alexander Turnbull Library Maritime Archaeological Association of Aileen Drewitt Charitable Trust Newtown Festival Committee Alison Ballance New Zealand Alexander Turnbull Library Nikau Foundation Alistair Fraser Maritime Friends Asia New Zealand Foundation Office of Film and Literature Classification Angela Rampton Martin Cahill Assignment Otago Museum Anna-Maria Miller Massey University Audioculture Park Road Post Production Arts Acces Aoteaora Massey University Press Avalon Studios Regional Facilities Auckland - Auckland Live Asia New Zealand Foundation Matthew Hardy Bicycle Junction Resene Bauer Media - HOME Magazine MetService Budget Richard Pointon Collection Belle Gwilliam Miramar Events Trust Chartwell Trust RJ Scaffolding Blind Foundation Modica Chris Swasbrook Rocket Rentals Bridget Williams Books Muritai School City Gallery Wellington Foundation Rotary Club of Invercargill Build Wellington Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Creative New Zealand Sargood Bequest Buratti Fine Arts Museums Wellington Education Reference dare2discover Seresin Estate Limited Capital E Digital Education Reference Group Group Deane Endowment Trust Sir Alexander Grant Bequest Capital E Live Artistic Advisory Panel National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Deep South National Science Challenge Spark Arts Trust Carter Observatory Trust Mātauranga o Aotearoa Dixon & Dunlop Limited String Bean Puppets Chamber Music New Zealand New Zealand Art Crime Research Trust Foundation North The Approach Choice Bros Brewery New Zealand Book Council Gallagher Charitable Trust The Interislander CityLink New Zealand Chinese Friendship Society Govett-Brewster Art Gallery The Lion Foundation Conal McCarthy New Zealand Festival Homestead Picture Framers The Roxy Cinema Craft Camp New Zealand Indian Central Association J D Stout Charitable Estate (The Stout Trust) Thomas George Macarthy Trust Creative New Zealand New Zealand Institute of Architects Lucid Dreambike TSB Community Trust CubaDupa New Zealand Music Commission Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage Tuatara Brewing Limited Deep South National Science Challenge New Zealand On Screen Massey University Press Wellington Botanic Garden Double Denim Newlands College Massey University, College of Creative Arts Wellington City Council Arts FLUX Co-operative Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision and Whiti o Rehua School of Art Wellington City Council Arts and Culture Fund Frances Watling 70

NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi Institute of Modern Letters NZTrio Victoria University of Wellington, Museum Otago Museum and Heritage Studies Pauline Harris Victoria University of Wellington, School of Art Pecha Kucha Wellington History, Classics and Religious Studies Pirate & Queen Vincents Art Workshop Piripi Smith Wahine 50 Charitable Trust Radio Active Wayne Tourell Radio New Zealand Wellington Astronomical Society Ray Ahipene-Mercer Wellington Botanic Garden Ridinghouse Wellington Cable Car Limited RJ Scaffolding Wellington City Archives Robert Heald Gallery Wellington City Council Royal Society of New Zealand Wellington City Council Arts Samoan Voyaging Society Wellington City Council Arts and Culture Fund Seatoun School Wellington City Council City Design and Seth Shostak Place Planning Smart Trust Wellington City Council Community Services Space Place Education Reference Group Wellington City Council Events Square Eyes - New Zealand Children's Wellington City Council Heritage Film Foundation Wellington City Council Neighbourhood Stardome Observatory and Planetarium Development String Bean Puppets Wellington City Heritage Week Stroma Wellington City Libraries Suzanne Turner Wellington Combined Taxis Taki Rua Productions Wellington Free Ambulance Te Matau a Māui Voyaging Trust Wellington Historical & Early Settlers Te Whare Rokiroki - Māori Women's Refuge Association The Approach Wellington Jazz Festival The Dowse Art Museum Wellington Regional Economic Development The Spinoff Agency Timotimo Toi Māori Aotearoa - Māori Arts New Zealand Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School Tristan Koenig Veronika Meduna Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington, International

'Tuatara Open Late', April 2018. City Gallery Wellington. 71

Exhibitions/Tours/ Gender Rebels Songs of the Sea Maker Mayhem: Scale it Up Lotus Roots South Island Tour, 1 – 17 November 2017 Big Bubbles Events/Publications Nothing But Dust Hinepau, Te Reo Maori Season 3D Movie making Masterclass Ngā whakakitenga/tāpoi/ Mokaa: The Land of Opportunity National Tour, 20 July – 29 September 2017 Digital Day: Explorers takunetanga/pānuitanga NZ School of Dance Video Exhibition Odd One Out Digital Day: Creators FLUX Video Exhibition National Tour, 1 May – 29 June 2018 Free Range Creators During 2017-18 we presented 21 exhibitions, Pool Party Yoga five theatre shows (and one theatre show Bloom Kokomai Festival, 14 – 15 October 2017; Tauranga development workshop), we toured 12 Tech Explorers EXHIBITION TOURS Festival of the Arts, 21 – 23 October 2017; Kotahi Christmas Tidings theatre shows and four exhibitions across Music Festival, 6 February 2018; Expressions NGĀ WHAKAKITENGA Christmas Crafts New Zealand, we produced six publications, Entertainment Centre, 14 – 29 April 2018. and we presented 373 unique events and City Gallery Wellington Homemade public programmes – a total of 422 activities Francis Upritchard: Jealous Saboteurs EVENTS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMES Playshop Christmas Tales which engaged our 725,214 visitors. toured to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna NGĀ TAKUNETANGA ME NGĀ PĀNUI Little Creators o Waiwhetu, Christchurch, New Zealand, PĀPORI Spin Around EXHIBITIONS 25 March – 16 July 2017; and Dunedin Public Chinese New Year: Year of the Dog NGĀ WHAKAKITENGA Art Gallery, Dunedin, New Zealand, 12 August Wahine Experience is an education programme Capital E 2017 – 26 November 2017. organised by Capital E’s OnTV Studio and Capital E Stunts Workshop Wellington Museum. Capital E Korero Muka Youth Prints John Stezaker: Lost World toured to Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Digital Painting was an education programme Imagi-Nation City Gallery Wellington Plymouth, New Zealand, 9 December 2017 – run jointly by Capital E’s MediaLab and City Inventor Martino Gamper: 100 Chairs in 100 Days 4 March 2018; and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Gallery Wellington. PlayShop Puna o Waiwhetu, Christchurch, New Zealand, Petra Cortright: RUNNING NEO-GEO GAMES Art and Sound is an education programme Take a Stand 24 March 2018 – 22 July 2018. UNDER MAME run jointly by Capital E’s MediaLab and City Play by Play workshops: Digital Gallery Wellington. Colin McCahon: On Going Out with the Tide PRODUCTIONS (11 different workshops) Shannon Te Ao: Untiled (McCahon House Studies) NGĀ WHAKAATURANGA Play by Play workshops: Physical Capital E Occulture: The Dark Arts (6 different workshops) Capital E National Theatre for Children What's the Story? John Stezaker: Lost World ColourPlay a Frank Kitts Playground Activation Little Kowhai Tree Stories and Art at LUX Light Festival Colonial Sugar Mata and the Mysterious Musical Maunga Book Sculptures Matariki Morning This Is New Zealand An Awfully Big Adventure 360 degree Filmmaking Whanau Day - E Kohiki ana Matariki Space Place Songs of the Sea Digital Days Capital E Corner at CubaDupa Far From Frozen Odd One Out Make a Soap Opera Roxy5 Short Film Competition OnTV Education Programmes: Wellington Museum THEATRE TOURS Sing it out Showtime with Playshop ­ - Wake Up New Zealand Pedal Power NGĀ TĀPOI WHAKAARI Code Club Aotearoa ­ - Across the Trenches Wahine 50th Exhibition ­ - Eye on the Hive Capital E National Theatre for Children Musical Moments Burning Up Years ­ - Newscast An Awfully Big Adventure Science Jam National Tour, 15 August – 8 September 2017; ­ - Once upon a Crime FLUX Co-operative at Springs of Spring Taranaki Arts Festival, 24 August 2017; ­ - Te Rā Nei I Te Pō Nei Wellington Museum Christchurch Arts Festival, 9 September 2017; Spring Cinema ­ - Sports Desk In the Midst and Nelson Arts Festival, 17 October 2017 Maker Mayhem: Dive Deep ­ - Tonightline 72

­ - Alien Invasion Skyped in from New York. Performances from Book Launch: Artist Bronwyn Holloway-Smith's ­ - LitCrawl Extended: Born Storyteller: Jan Carson ­ - Full Day NCEA Achievement HEX and Mermaidens book Wanted: The Search for the Modernist with Charlotte Graham ­ - Zoos News ­ - Dr Erin Harrington talk on witches in film and Murals of E Mervyn Taylor. Launched by the ­ - LitCrawl: Toby and Toby Live!: Toby Manhire ­ - Taku Tohu pop culture. Screening of 1922 silent horror Rt. Hon. Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. and Toby Morris. Music by Toby Laing MediaLab Education Programmes: film Häxan: Witchcraft through the Ages with Talks: ­ - LitCrawl Extended: The Whole Intimate Mess: live music and narration. Performance by The ­ - Multiplayer Gaming ­ - McCahon and Māori: What Were His Sources?: A Rant: Holly Walker, talks with Emily Writes Purple Pilgrims ­ - 2D Animation Peter Simpson ­ - LitCrawl Extended: An Extravagance of Writers: ­ - Music Making - Panellists Redma Yska, K. Emma Ng, Gaylene ­ - McCahon and Māori in the Post-Treaty Harry Giles, Natasha Kanapé, Fontaine, Susie Preston, Reuben Friend respond to This Is New ­ - Visual Effects Settlement Era: Damian Skinner Anderson, Tina Makereti Zealand, chaired by Claire Murdoch. Emily ­ - Your Virtual Reality ­ - LitCrawl Extended:Why I'm Writing What I'm Perkins and City Gallery Book Club fall in love. ­ - More than a Pretty Face – Four Women in ­ - Android App Development Writing: Victor Rodger, Eleanor Bishop, Harriet Lucien Johnston plays the Parekōwhai piano. Politics: Kiri Allen (Labour Party), Julie Anne ­ - Soundtrack Design McKnight and Brannavan Gnanalingam Nadia Reid performs live Genter (Green Party list MP), Holly Walker ­ - 3D Game Design (former Green MP) and Nicola Willis (National ­ - LitCrawl Extended: Fiona Farrell: On Savage ­ - Venice Biennale panel with Chris Sharp (co- ­ - 3D Movie Making candidate for Wellington Central), chaired by Street: Fiona Farrell and Louise O'Brien ­ - Future Playground curator of New Zealand’s next Venice project), Megan Whelan (Radio New Zealand) ­ - LitCrawl Extended: Dame Margaret Sparrow: ­ - Think it, Make it, Print it Anthony Byrt, Jude Chambers, Danae Mossman and Talei Si’ilata, chaired by Robert Leonard. ­ - Te Manu Ka Tau / Flying Friends: Curators Talk A Celebration, with Sasha Borissenko ­ - Full Day NCEA Achievement Peter Alsop talked about selling the dream. – Curators Yung Ma and Susanne Pfeffer ­ - Gordon H. Brown Lecture: Christina Barton - ­ - Full day VFX + Editing Programme James Illingworth played the Parekōwhai piano discuss their curatorial methodologies The Promise of Art History: Towards a History ­ - Digital Painting and careers ­ - Bella Kalolo and band performed live and Nigel of the Contemporary City Gallery Wellington Patterson played the Parekōwhai piano. Emily ­ - Asian Connections: Artists Talk Cultural ­ - Tim Marlow: 250 Years and Still Counting: The Perkins and the City Gallery Book Club Exchange: Taiwanese artist Yin-Ju Chen Triumphs and Tribulations of a Royal Academy Talks by artists and curators accompanied discussed politics, poetry and plans for the and Thai artist Sutthirat Supaparinya the opening weekend of all exhibitions ­ - Digital, Design and Storytelling: Activating future. Exhibition tour of This Is New Zealand ­ - Ngā Tāngata Kōrero mō Te Reo: True Stories the new San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Weekend Exhibition Tours accompanied Told Live: MC’s Khali Philip-Barbara and Te Family Days (SFMOMA): Keir Winesmith Kahureremoa Taumata with speakers Toni all exhibitions ­ - The Expatriates: Martin Edmond and Jane Craftcamp School Holiday Programmes Huata, Kawata Teepa, Reweti Arapere, Nancy Special Exhibition Tours for World of Wearable Parkin Brunning, Conal McCarthy, Dale-Maree Morgan, Arts (WOW), Friends of City Gallery, City Gallery New Zealand Institute of Architects City Talks: Ray Ahipene-Mercer, and Warren Maxwell ­ - Branding New Zealand: Peter Biggs and Wellington Foundation, and Teachers’ Previews ­ - André Bishop, Athfield Architects – Low-downs Howard Greive ­ - Pam Grossman: What Is A Witch?: Pam and Slap-downs on the Sea Side Gallery Babes Grossman read from her recently published Deane Lectures: ­ - Dr Gill Matthewson – Vajrasana and the Quest book What Is A Witch, followed by a Tuatara Open Late: ­ - John Scott’s Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre and Colin for Non-Heroic Architecture conversation between the author and Gemma McCahon’s Urewera Mural: Gregory O’Brien, - Book launch of Black Marks on the White Page. ­ - Adrian Humphris, Wellington City Archives – Gracewood. (Screening of filmed conversation) Jacob Scott and Peter Simpson Performance from the Modern Māori Quartet. Raupo to Deco: Wellington Styles and ­ - LitCrawl Extended: Women of Letters: Gaylene Exhibition tour of Petra Cortright: RUNNING ­ - The Maungapohatu Diamond - The Poetics Architects 1840-1940 Preston, Jess Holly Bates, Ashleigh Young, NEO-GEO GAMES UNDER MAME and Truth of Prophecy: Jeff Sissons ­ - Malcolm Walker – Hokitika Holiday/Oops Georgina Beyer, Makerita Urale and Rachel - Performances from French for Rabbits and ­ - An Abundance of Creativity: Ngahiraka Mason I Bought a Building Stewart. Footnote New Zealand Dance. Designers ­ - LitCrawl Extended: First Novels: Harriet Film Screenings: and writers talked about their favourite Martino ­ - Rob Zaagman, Dutch Ambassador to New McKnight and Annaleese Jochems ­ - ­The Governor: Episode 6, To the Death. Gamper chair in 100 Chairs in 100 Days Zealand – Urban Cycling/Dutch Design ­ - LitCrawl Extended: Sleeps Standing: Witi Introduced by Lawrence McDonald ­ - Occulture Talk: Mary MacGregor-Reid on ­ - Phillipa Newman – Perugia’s Rocca Paolina Ihimaera, Hēmi Kelly and Michalia Arathimos ­ - To Love a Māori. Introduced by Val Irwin embodying character in art and the occult ­ - Andrew Patterson – 2017 NZIA Gold Medallist ­ - LitCrawl Extended: Nuns, Angels, Witches ­ - The Changeover. Followed by a Q+A with ­ - Cynthia Crosse talk on witch and artist Rosaleen ­ - Sam Kebbell – Bridges and Tunnels and Sluts: Mandy Hager, Kirsten McDougall, the directors, Miranda Harcourt and Norton. Pam Grossman, teacher of magic, Elizabeth Knox and Jess Holly Bates Stuart McKenzie 73

­ - Miroslav Tichý: Tarzan Retired. Artist Judy MUSEUMS WELLINGTON Groeni with Graham Frost Election Edition Wellington Millar and curator Geoffrey Batchen discuss Celestial Navigation with Piripi Smith Hinepau Te Reo Māori Performance ­ - Rose Hobart. Introduced by Raymond Spiteri Cable Car Museum Kuki Koori: Space Tripping Beyond the Dusky Maiden - The Remix Tour ­ - Forgotten Silver. Introduced by Costa Botes All you ever wanted to know about the Wellington - This Is Expo. Introduced by Hugh Macdonald Cable Car Timotimo Under the Stars Vishten live in FLUX ­ - Erewhon. Introduced by Gavin Hipkins Cable Car Hoopla Why Haven't We Found E.T.? The Bitter Trend ­ - Getting to Our Place. Introduced by Gaylene Matariki Dawn Viewings Pecha Kucha Yoots Preston and Anna Cottrell with Conal McCarthy Nairn Street Cottage Discharge is Rotten to the Core Flash Fiction Workshop with Jan Carson Nairn Street Preservation Society: Make and Wellington Museum Take Pinhole Camera; Nature's Threads – Natural Play by Play Games Festival Performances: Fabric Dying; Good Suds – Soap Making; Linocut Maritime Friends Public Talks - The Lark's Song theatre performance by Te Printmaking; DIY Beeswax Food Wrap; Cider with Meet your ones. 111 Wellington Free Ambulance Photival Festival Puawaitangi Winterburn, Marshayla Christie Eddie; The Art of Darning and Richard McDonald Maritime Archaeological Association of New PUBLICATIONS Cottage Experience – Pact Community Group Zealand Public Talks ­ - Occulture: The Dark Arts artists Simon NGĀ PĀNUITANGA Cuming and Jason Greig give an improvised Space Place Third Thursday: FLUX Colab; Pedal Power; Delaney noise performance Davidson Capital E Tuesday Talks: A Quantum Adventure; Theatre Unit Teaching Resource, 2017. ­ - NZ Trio: performances: Art3 SPIRAL; Art3 SOAR; The Penguin and the Sea Monster puppet show pseudoSCIENCE; Exploring Ice Worlds with David By Caroline Dinniss. and Weave MacLennan; Art & Science in Antarctica; Can It After Hours: TV DiSKO presents Sound ­ - Stroma performances: Maximum Minimalism; Fly?; Cracking the Icy Shell – Exploring Ice- Odd One Out Resource for Schools, 2018. Synaesthesia; Taxi DJ; Paul Ubana Jones; FLUX and Spectral Electric Covered Oceans from Antarctica to Europa; By Caroline Dinniss. Colab 2.0; Board Games in the Boardroom; Te Cosmos – From the Big Bang to Everything ­ - Michael Parekowhai’s carved piano He Kōrero Korekore - Tinirau & Kae Odd One Out Resource for EEC, 2018. Beyond; Nasa's Next Mars Mission Pūrākau mō te Awanui o te Motu: Story of a By Caroline Dinniss. Walks: Lost Histories Walk; Ghost Typography New Zealand River played by: Michael Karaoke Dick in Space Houstoun; James Illingworth; Fiona McCabe; Walk; Following Chinese Footprints - A Chinese City Gallery Wellington Lucien Johnston; Leif Kaner-Lidstrom; Greg Climate Conscious Cinema: Thin Ice; The 11th Hour History Walk Anderson and Elizabeth Roe; Ed Zuccollo; and Occulture: The Dark Arts, 2017. Essays by Robert School Holiday Science Shows: The Cool Science Oceans in Peril panel talk Somi Kim Buratti and Aaron Lister. 82 pages. Designed by Show; The Summer Science Show; Autumn Wahine Day - 50th Anniversary Spencer Levine. ISBN: 978-0-9941272-7-3. Tai Ahiahi///Tai Awatea: Curating Contemporary Science Show Māori Art: Mario A Caro, Brett Graham, George Burning Up Years - Aotearoa Music History / John Stezaker: Lost World, 2017. Essays by Far From Frozen Panel Talks: Why Does Antarctica Hubbard, Robert Jahnke, Ngahiraka Mason, New Zealand Music Month Friday Concerts Geoff Batchen, Robert Leonard, interview David Matter?; How Can We Adapt to Climate Change? Darcy Nicholas, Piri Sciascia, Huhana Smith, Campany. Published by Ridinghouse and City Tactile Experiences Taarati Taiaroa, Awhina Tamarapa and Tim Walker. Andromeda Synthesis Orchestra Presents Gallery Wellington. Supported by City Gallery With performances by George Hubbard and Dog Star Museum Experience - Association for Deaf Wellington Foundation. 88 pages. Designed by Deane Hapeta Children Mark Thompson. ISBN: 978-1-909932-43-2. Sci Fi Sunday: Forbidden Planet; Mad Max; Moon; Art Crimes Symposium Interstellar: Ghost in the Shell; Total Recall; Back Creativity Camp This Is New Zealand, 2018. Essays by Aaron to the Future; Escape from New York; Event Lister and Robert Leonard, Anthony Byrt, Robert New Zealand Art Under Erasure: Tina Barton, Museum Experience- Aphsaia Wellington Horizon. Leonard and Howard Grieve, Rebecca Rice, Geoffrey Batchen, Roger Blackley, Robert Damian Skiner, Emil McAvoy and Peter Alsop, Leonard, Anna-Marie White Space Place School Holiday Programmes: Stop FLUX Co-operative at Jo Smith and Ocean Mercier, Chronology by Moya Motion; High Fliers Communicating Exhibitions: A Masterclass with Wellington Museum Lawson. Supported by Deane Endowment Trust. 144 pages. Designed by Spencer Levine. Tim Marlow and Adrian Locke from the Royal Orchestra of Spheres Welly Next Door Academy ISBN: 978-0-9941272-8-0. Space Invaders Break Up: We Need to Talk New Acquisitions to the Wellington Accession Accession Object Name/Title Institution Current Location Museums Trust Collection Date Number Third Floor, Ngā kohikohinga hōu Taxidermy, Lion 'King Dick' 08 Nov 2017 2017.17 Wellington Museum Wellington Museum During 2017-18 there were 23 new acquisitions into the Wellington Taxidermy, Kaka 'Nestor Third Floor, 04 Jul 2017 2017.10 Wellington Museum Museums Trust Collection. Meridionalis Septentrionalis' Wellington Museum

Base Isolater 26 Oct 2017 2017.12.1 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Plate, Commemorative 19 Sep 2017 2017.11.1 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Badge, Commemorative 19 Sep 2017 2017.11.2 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Marquetry, House on Owen Street 07 Nov 2017 2017.13 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Fossil, Vertebra 08 Nov 2017 2017.14.1 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Third Floor, Statue, 'Ganesh' 31 Oct 2017 2017.15 Wellington Museum Wellington Museum

Charteuse 18 Dec 2017 2017.19 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Case, film transport 05 Dec 2017 2017.16.1 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Case, film transport 05 Dec 2017 2017.16.2 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Box, ticketing 05 Dec 2017 2017.16.3 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Sign 05 Dec 2017 2017.16.4 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Base isolator 26 Oct 2017 2017.12.2 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Vase, Slab 14 Feb 2018 2018.2.1 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Pot, glaze 07 Feb 2018 2018.2.2 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Tool, double end wire 07 Feb 2018 2018.2.3 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Tool, Throwing Gauge 07 Feb 2018 2018.2.4 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Tool, Painting Brush 07 Feb 2018 2018.2.5 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Ground Floor, Medal, Ottoman Star 01 Mar 2018 2018.3 Wellington Museum Wellington Museum

Trophy, Cup 17 May 2018 2018.6 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Ron Lambert Collection 18 April 2018 2018.1-33 Wellington Museum Collection Store

Flags, Waituhi Matariki A selection of items from the Ron Lambert Collection. Photo Tom Etuata. 14 Dec 2017 2017.18 Wellington Museum Collection Store Public Art Project 75

Directory Capital E Museums Wellington Sarah Rusholme, Director Children Brett Mason, Director Te papatohu & Young People 4 Queens Wharf Wellington Museum PO Box 893, Wellington The Bond Store, Queens Wharf P: 04 913 3740 PO Box 893, Wellington E: [email protected] P: 04 472 8904 F: 04 496 1949 www.capitale.org.nz E: [email protected] www.museumswellington.org.nz/wellington-museum City Gallery Wellington Elizabeth Caldwell, Director Space Place Civic Square Carter Observatory 101 Wakefield Street Botanic Gardens PO Box 893, Wellington PO Box 893, Wellington P: 04 913 9032 P: 04 910 3140 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.citygallery.org.nz www.museumswellington.org.nz/space-place

Cable Car Museum New Zealand Cricket Museum 1 Upland Road Jamie Bell, Director PO Box 893, Wellington The Old Grandstand, Basin Reserve P: 04 475 3578 PO Box 578, Wellington E: [email protected] P: 04 385 6602 www.museumswellington.org.nz/cable-car-museum E: [email protected] www.nzcricketmuseum.co.nz Nairn Street Cottage 68 Nairn Street Experience Wellington Hannah Playhouse PO Box 893, Wellington P: 04 384 9122 Pat Stuart, Chief Executive Sarah Rusholme, Director Children E: [email protected] & Young People Executive Office www.museumswellington.org.nz/nairn-street-cottage Level 8, AMI Plaza, 342 Lambton Quay 12 Cambridge Terrace PO Box 893, Wellington PO Box 893, Wellington Plimmer’s Ark Galleries P: 04 471 0919 P: 04 894 7412 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Old Bank Arcade (timbers in situ) www.experiencewellington.org.nz www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz www.museumswellington.org.nz