Sharon Brettkelly, Sinking millions into Auckland’s heritage buildings, Radio NZ, 1 August 2025
Two Auckland heritage buildings have been the centre of attention – one because it is finally getting funding for restoration, the other because it is facing a multi-million dollar asbestos problem.
The discovery of deadly abestos dust at Auckland Museum has thrown its $40 million centenary year plans up in the air as it grapples with the hefty costs of losing visitors and making the building secure.
