This weekend marks a major milestone for Cromwell as Te Puna Mahara, Cromwell Memorial Events Centre officially opens to the community.

Years in the making, the project has been discussed, planned and developed since the late 1990s. Now, after decades of vision, commitment and collaboration, the community is ready to celebrate the opening of a venue designed to bring people together for generations to come.

In this episode, we chat with Anna Harrison, Chair of the Cromwell Community Board, about the journey to make Te Puna Mahara a reality and what visitors can expect from the opening celebrations.

From the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to live music, performances, community activities and family-friendly entertainment, opening day promises to showcase everything the new facility has to offer.

Anna shares the story behind the centre, the partnerships that helped deliver the project, and why Te Puna Mahara is such an important addition to the Cromwell community.

Tune in to hear more about this landmark project, the celebrations planned for opening weekend, and what the future holds for Te Puna Mahara, Cromwell Memorial Events Centre.