The Prime Minister has announced $30 million for Auckland Art Gallery's redevelopment.
The money is coming from the government's fund for projects where the collections held by the museum or gallery are of national significance.
Helen Clark says the money will be spread over four years with an initial grant of just over $20 million this year. She says the gallery holds almost 14,000 works, but only 4% of them can be shown at any one time.
Clark says the redevelopment will increase floor space, dedicate more space to New Zealand art and include work on the heritage building.
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