Aigantighe Art Gallery Collection Policy consultation
Council welcomes public feedback on the draft Aigantighe Art Gallery Collection Policy.
This policy plays an important role in managing the Gallery’s permanent collection, a taonga for our community. This policy sets the rules for how the Gallery’s permanent collection is managed — including how artworks are added, cared for, and, in some cases, removed. It does not address operational matters such as storage or facilities.
The current policy was approved ten years ago. This review seeks to reflect updated industry best practice and the changing operational environment; for example in regard to instances of repatriation or where an item may have been unethically obtained. It is also proposed to provide the Gallery Director with the authority to deaccess artwork in certain circumstances.
Further information is available in the 28 April Council report (link below).
This is your opportunity to have a say and influence the final policy.
Submissions are accepted until midday, 25 May 2026.
Find out more
Current Aigantighe Art Gallery Collection Policy (approved 2016)
28 April 2026 Council meeting agenda (p. 182-238)
Have your say
Share your views by completing this online submission form. Submissions are accepted until midday, 25 May 2026.
What happens after I make my submission?
Council staff will read all submissions, identify key points and any requests to change the draft policy.
Staff will then prepare a report for Councillors. This will contain all of the submissions, key submission themes and change requests, and provide any additional information or context. Also included will be any instances where staff believe that the draft policy should be changed based on submissions received.
It is intended that Councillors will consider the submissions and proposed final policy, make amendments as they deem necessary, and approve the policy at the Council meeting on 30 June 2026.
Contact us
If you have questions, email submission@timdc.govt.nz or call 03 687 7200.
Privacy Statement
Please note that submissions and the information that they contain will be used and managed as follows:
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Last updated: 01 May 2026