National War Memorial Hall of Memories remains closed until early 2015
The Hall of Memories in the National War Memorial located at Buckle Street in Wellington will remain closed until early
2015 for seismic strengthening. The foyer area and site of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior will remain accessible
through this period, says the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
From today the surrounding gardens and steps at the rear of the building are also fenced off while the seismic work is
underway. Access to Massey University is therefore affected and is only possible via the ring road.
Visitors are welcome to visit the Tomb and the Memorial foyer during the period of strengthening work. Because of road
works and construction of the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, at the bottom of the memorial steps, visitors are
requested to exercise care when visiting the National War Memorial, says the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
The Ministry will provide further updates on the progress and completion of the strengthening work as required.
Further information about the National War Memorial Park is available at www.mch.govt.nz
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