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We have more than 60,000 taonga/objects in our Visual Arts, Social History, Tangata Whenua and Science collections. The collections contain important taonga from Maaori history from the early years of European settlement to today, including our regional art and history, (missionaries, Maaori agriculture of the 1850s, Kiingitanga, Waikato campaigns, dairy industry, timber industry, coal-mining, river usage) and New Zealand national events which impact upon the region.
Our staff are dedicated to preserving and displaying our cultural heritage. By developing the collections on your behalf, we ensure they continue to be relevant for future generations.
Part of our collection is now online. Click here to view or access specific collections by clicking the links below
You can also search our collection on Ehive
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You are welcome to use our website and online collections browser to find out more about the collections and use them for your private study, research or general interest.
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