approved by the council\u2019s government-appointed commission in 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\nThis weekend\u2019s tour, from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, September 28, is being held as part of STEMFest 2025.<\/p>\n
Now in its fourth year, STEMFest brings together science, technology, engineering and mathematics.<\/p>\n
The free, family-friendly festival is expected to attract more than 8000 attendees from Tauranga and beyond to experience large-scale exhibits and interactive demonstrations.<\/p>\n
People are invited into the construction site of the new library and community hub, set to open in late 2026, to see how the project is taking shape.<\/p>\n
\u201cTe Manawataki o Te Papa is a place where learning, storytelling and community connection will thrive,\u201d said Te Papa ward councillor Rod Taylor.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy giving young people a behind-the-scenes look at how it\u2019s being built, we hope to spark curiosity, create pathways into future careers, and build excitement for what\u2019s to come in the city centre.\u201d<\/p>\n
For LT McGuinness, the company leading the build, STEMFest is a chance to showcase both innovation and opportunity.<\/p>\n
Project director Craig Body said construction is a world of problem-solving and creativity, powered by new technologies and the people who use them.<\/p>\n
\u201cSTEMFest is the perfect platform to highlight those tools, celebrate our apprentices, and hopefully inspire young visitors to imagine their own future in this industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tour will showcase the tools and technology driving the build, from laser positioning systems and 3D modelling to the skill and dedication of apprentices currently working on-site. Young people and their families will be able to hear their stories, ask questions and experience the innovation behind modern construction.<\/p>\n
The majority of STEMFest stalls will be hosted on Durham St and on campus at the University of Waikato.<\/p>\n
STEMFest free tickets have now all been claimed, but tickets aren\u2019t required to check out the new library and community hub construction site on the corner of Wharf and Willow Sts.<\/p>\n
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