Resilience, Resistance, Remembrance
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135 Roche Street, , Te Awamutu
Hours of operation
10am - 4pm, Mon - Fri and 10am - 2pm, Sat & Public Holidays
Months of operation
Jan, Feb
Phone number
+64 7 872 0085
On from 20 March - 20 April 2026.
A temporary focused exhibition highlighting local stories that inspire, confront, and challenge our historical knowledge around New Zealand’s Land Wars here in the Waipā district, and how we can remember this important event in our history.
Pricing
Free
Proximity to Airport:
30 mins drive from Hamilton Airport, 2.5 hour drive from Auckland International Airport.
Proximity to Town:
Situated in the town of Te Awamutu.
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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