National Library of the Cook Islands explained
| National Library of the Cook Islands |
| Native Name: | Runanga Puka |
| Native Name Lang: | ro |
| Location: | Victoria Road, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
| Branch Of: | Ministry of Cultural Development |
The National Library of the Cook Islands – Runanga Puka is the national library of the Cook Islands.[1]
Planning for the library began in 1961, with a committee backed by the Resident Commissioner Oliver Dare.[2] A site on Taputapuatea was donated by the Makea Nui Ariki and the Parliament of the Cook Islands agreed to match donations with public money.[2] Plans for the library were drawn up by New Zealand Ministry of Works architect Kenneth Mills.[3]
See also
External links
- https://www.culture.gov.ck/national-library/
Notes and References
- Web site: Library . 24 December 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111208062209/http://www.mocd.gov.ck/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=23&Itemid=87 . 8 December 2011 .
- News: Cook Is. Library And Museum Go Ahead . Gordon Russell . Pacific Islands Monthly . XXXII . 7 . 44–45 . 1 February 1962 . 9 August 2020 . National Library of Australia.
- News: Cook Islanders Plan Own Museum and Library . W. H. Percival . Pacific Islands Monthly . XXXIII . 4 . 143 . 1 November 1962 . 9 August 2020 . National Library of Australia.
