Commemorating Rangiaowhia
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135 Roche Street, , Te Awamutu
Hours of operation
10am - 4pm, Mon - Fri. 10am - 2pm, Sat & Public Holidays. Closed Sundays
Months of operation
Jan, Feb
Phone number
+6478720085
A story of aroha, prosperity and invasion.
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 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.
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Free
Proximity to Airport:
30 mins drive from Hamilton Airport, 2.5 hour drive from Auckland International Airport.
Proximity to Town:
Located in Te Awamutu township.
Proximity To Coach Terminal:
Bus Terminal 15 mins walk from the Te Awamutu Museum.
Parking:
Free car, mobility and bus parking.
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