Nau mai haere mai ki
Te Whare Taonga o Kāwhia
“Ka mua, ka muri”
Preserving our past, inspiring our future
Nau mai, haere me ki Te Whare Taonga o Kāwhia - Kāwhia Musuem and Information Centre.
The Kāwhia Musuem is honoured to “provide kaitiakitanga of taonga ensuring they are cared for, physically, intellectually, culturally and spiritually. Te Whare Taonga will act as a good, faithful and trustworthy guardian of Kāwhia experience.“ (Museum Constitution).
As a committee, we aim to ensure that you have the best possible experience when you visit Te Whare Taonga o Kāwhia. You will be greeted by our wonderful Museum and Information Officer during the week, and in the weekend by our amazing volunteers.
We are always looking for more volunteers to support us in our mahi and there are many ways to provide voluntary support. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the button below to find out more.
Click on the ‘Upcoming Events’ button to find out about what’s happening at the Musuem . The “Information Centre” button will take you to our Information Centre Facebook Page where you will find about events and information in the wider community.
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Tauākī Hōkaka | Mission statement
“We will preserve the stories of Kāwhia. This will be achieved through the display of artefacts, inclusive and accessible long and short term exhibitions, speakers and events, photographs and articles showcasing iwi, hapū, whānau, and colonial settler life in the past.” (Strategic Plan 2025-2030)
Every act of generosity - large or small - helps up to accomplish our Mission Statement. If you are able to support us through giving koha | a donation, your support will make a huge difference.
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