• Meet the Rotorua Museum Team – Collections

    Tuesday, 9 January 2018

    Over the next few months we will use the blog to introduce you to some of the people behind the scenes at Rotorua Museum. This week we will focus on the people who look after the precious taonga in our collection and learn about what makes them passionate about their…

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  • Exploring Rotorua’s history of Santa Parades

    Wednesday, 29 November 2017

    It’s carnival time. Love them or hate them, Santa Parades have been part of New Zealand’s history since the early 1900s. Right from the start they have been a commercial venture supported by the large department stores that would promote the arrival of their in-store Santa. Father Christmas made his…

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  • The Fenton Agreement 1880-2030

    Friday, 24 November 2017

    1980 was a busy year for the City of Rotorua. It was the year that the city chose to celebrate its founding on 25 November 1880. The year-long centennial celebration kicked off in style in November 1979 when the Morrison Quartet briefly reunited for a special concert at the Rotorua…

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  • What’s on with Rotorua Museum

    Friday, 10 November 2017

    All the latest news from Rotorua Museum including events running in November and December. The Rotorua Museum Education Team has just finished replanting their Māra kai, read about the new book Te Ringa Rehe, celebrating the work of renowned Te Arawa master-weaver Emily Rangitiaria Schuster QSM, OBE.

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  • World War I Quilt

    World War I Red Cross Autograph Quilt

    The 11th of November is Armistice Day, the date that is commemorated around the world as the official end to World War I. To mark Armistice Day, and remember all those soldiers who died as well as those who were treated in hospitals far from home, I will focus on…

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