Te Awamutu Museum
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20 March - 17 April 2026
This exhibition shares powerful stories from the 1863–64 British invasion of the Waikato—an event that reshaped the people, lands, and future of the region now known as the Waipā district. Through these stories, visitors are invited to explore how communities endured … View more20 March - 17 April 2026
This exhibition shares powerful stories from the 1863–64 British invasion of the Waikato—an event that reshaped the people, lands, and future of the region now known as the Waipā district. Through these stories, visitors are invited to explore how communities endured profound disruption, showed extraordinary resilience, and carried their histories forward with courage and dignity.
A key part of this exhibition highlights how a small group of students from Ōtorohanga High School sparked nationwide change by calling for greater recognition of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Māori history in schools. Their efforts led to a significant shift in how the country learns about its past, underscoring the ongoing need for education, dialogue, and remembrance.
This exhibition encourages visitors to reflect, engage, and consider how understanding history strengthens our communities today.
Our latest focused exhibition invites visitors to explore the remarkable life of Rahapa Te Hauata — a woman whose courage, resilience, and voice continue to resonate through Aotearoa’s history. To commemorate and remember the events at Rangiaowhia on 21 February 1864, this small focused … View moreOur latest focused exhibition invites visitors to explore the remarkable life of Rahapa Te Hauata — a woman whose courage, resilience, and voice continue to resonate through Aotearoa’s history. To commemorate and remember the events at Rangiaowhia on 21 February 1864, this small focused exhibition is on show until 20 March. Discover her powerful first-hand accounts of the sacking of Rangiaowhia and the extraordinary ways her whānau endured and survived this devastating moment in Aotearoa’s history.
We’re celebrating our 4th Annual Tui & Tama Eco Expo!
Saturday 28 February 9am - 1pm
Te Awamutu Library Community Room - Selwyn Lane
Come on down to this FREE family-friendly event, being held
in conjunction with the Te Awamutu Library, and find out
about all the awesome mahi being … View moreWe’re celebrating our 4th Annual Tui & Tama Eco Expo!
Saturday 28 February 9am - 1pm
Te Awamutu Library Community Room - Selwyn Lane
Come on down to this FREE family-friendly event, being held
in conjunction with the Te Awamutu Library, and find out
about all the awesome mahi being done by our local
community groups to help our native plants and animals
thrive, and preserve our resources.
Face-painters, free gifts and fun activities for all!
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult
A FREE event over Waitangi weekend!
Thursday 5th February: 10am - 4pm
Friday Waitangi Day 6th February: 10am - 2pm
Saturday 7th February: 10am - 2pm
Bring the whanau down and find out more about the treaty through
family-friendly interactive activities.
Children under 14 must be supervised … View moreA FREE event over Waitangi weekend!
Thursday 5th February: 10am - 4pm
Friday Waitangi Day 6th February: 10am - 2pm
Saturday 7th February: 10am - 2pm
Bring the whanau down and find out more about the treaty through
family-friendly interactive activities.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
FREE! Exhibition on now until Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Rūaumoko: Restless Land is our new and exciting interactive touring exhibition from Te Papa. Experience elements from Te Papa’s Te Taiao Nature zone that combines cutting-edge science with mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge) … View moreFREE! Exhibition on now until Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Rūaumoko: Restless Land is our new and exciting interactive touring exhibition from Te Papa. Experience elements from Te Papa’s Te Taiao Nature zone that combines cutting-edge science with mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge) to explore the powerful, natural forces that continuously shape Aotearoa. Te Papa and the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake have teamed up to promote natural hazard awareness and preparedness through this exhibition. It introduces Rūaumoko to illustrate the forces of nature and presents a wero (challenge) for visitors to learn about natural hazards and ways to be prepared in our communities and at home.
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