Tainui Historical Society, Mokau District. New Zealand.
S 38° 41.860 E 174° 37.165
60H E 292973 N 5714082
The Tainui Historical Society is based at their small museum building in the coastal town of Mokau. Much of the museums interesting collection has come from the local community and the whole district has supported it.
Waymark Code: WM8N7C
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/22/2010
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The Tainui Historical Society had the idea of putting together a community museum in the early 1990s. A donation of land from local councillor Jack Webber saw the society purpose build a home for what was a growing collection of local paraphernalia. The museum opened in 1995 and has been run by volunteers ever since. Entry by donation.
The Society records all aspects of life in Mokau and the surrounding districts and has a comprehensive collection of photographs, written records, and artifacts, relating to local family histories (both European and Maori), farming, coalmining, land and sea transport and community services.
Contact Details:
PO Box 11, Mokau 4650
64-6-752 9072
Society Chairman: Ian Whittaker.
Address:
Main North Road, SH3, Mokau.New Zealand.
Web Address: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: Open 10am until 4pm. Mon - Sun. Closed on Public Holidays.
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture.