National Library of the Cook Islands
The National Library of the Cook Islands - Runanga Puka is the national library of the Cook Islands.[1]
| Runanga Puka | |
| Location | Victoria Road, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
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| Coordinates | 21°12′24.34″S 159°46′10.77″W |
| Branch of | Ministry of Cultural Development |
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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]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) ()
- Gordon Russell (1 February 1962). "Cook Is. Library And Museum Go Ahead". Pacific Islands Monthly. XXXII (7). p. 44-45. Retrieved 9 August 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- W. H. Percival (1 November 1962). "Cook Islanders Plan Own Museum and Library". Pacific Islands Monthly. XXXIII (4). p. 143. Retrieved 9 August 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
See also
- List of national libraries
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