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New Zealand Heritage Museum
History Museum of Pioneers, Settler, Indigenous People


As a young country a New Zealand heritage museum comprises elements concerning the nation as a whole. Yet, more important settler and their heritage is often moved into the centre of exhibitions. They were once rooted somewhere else and brought trade and traditions to their new country.

The Legendary Departure of the Ancestors of the Maori from Hawaiki to New Zealand
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Resulting in history museums that tie the heritage of indigenous people and migrants together.

One of the main heritage centres is in the Auckland Museum, the War Memorial Museum. Representing a memorial to the ANZAC's during the First World War. One whole floor commemorates lost soldiers and displays scenes and items of war.

The ground floor showcases scenes and everyday items and symbols related to the Maori People. Other showrooms are dedicated to the colonial time, nature, and historic development.

A living history museum in Auckland, The Howick Historical Village, focuses on the life of British soldiers that came to protect Auckland.

Settlers' Homestead in New Zealand Photograph - New Zealand
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Another one is the MOTAT, Museum of Transport, and Technique, where the focal point is the technical development of New Zealand.

In addition smaller, often voluntarily run, heritage museums cover one aspect close to the heart of their founder. The Mainline Steam Depot in Parnell shows New Zealand’s largest collection of steam locomotives. The Dalmatian Genealogical and Historical Society brought together artefacts relating to their history as gum diggers, orchards, vineyards, and fisher. The Devonport and Hellensville Museum relate to aspects on pioneer development in their region.


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Auckland Museum

http://www.aucklandmuseum.com
Every day 10am - 5pm, except 25 th December Anzac Day morning – 6.45am
Auckland Domain



Motat -- Museum of Transport and Technology

www.motat.org.nzGreat North Road, Western Springs
Every day 10am - 5pm except 25 th December



Howick Historical Village

www.fencible.org.nz
Corner of Bell Road and Lady Marie Drive
Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland
Daily from 10am to last admission at 4pm
Closed 25 December, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day



Dalmatian Genealogical and Historical Society

www.dalmatian.org.nz
10 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Phone: (09)379-7680
Friday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Mondays from 10 am to 12 noon



Devonport Historical an Museum Society

www.devonportmuseum.org.nz
33A Vauxhall Road, Cambria Reserve, Devonport
Operates weekends 2pm to 4 pm

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