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ver Manutahi 28 Glass and Art Studio page 27 e Ri gaho Tan 29 Gallery Pātea page 28 3 The Bank Room Kakaramea 30 page 28 31 Ashley Park Memory Lane Museum page 29 ream a St Patea irek Lighthouse and Historic Wa 2229 30 Waverley 32 page 29 28 Cape Light & Museum 31Waitotara River New Plymouth District

New Plymouth offers a lively cosmopolitan base for exploring the many galleries and museums of North Taranaki. New Plymouth sits alongside the Tasman Sea and has Mount Taranaki at its back. The city and its surrounding district has a vibrant café and cultural scene, extensive events calendar and fantastic parks and gardens. Connecting the many attractions is a network of walking and cycling trails, the most prominent of which is the city’s 13km Coastal Walkway. The walkway and the city’s museums and galleries have undoubtedly contributed to New Plymouth’s transformation in recent years.

New Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre Puke Ariki, 65 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth Phone: (06) 756 0897 or 0800 639 759 Email: [email protected]

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1 Fun Ho! National Toy Museum Open: Monday to Friday 10am–4pm, weekends and Public Holidays 10am–2pm Entry: Adults $7.00, Children $3.50 Contact: (06) 756 7030 Email: [email protected] Web: www.funhotoys.co.nz How to find us: 25 Rata Street, State Highway 3, Inglewood

Toy-riffic! Fun Ho! toys hold a special Richard Jordan, the toy-maker. You may place in New Zealand history, and in even get to take part in the process. many childhood memories, as well as You also have the option to take your very catering to modern day tastes. own piece of Fun Ho! home. The museum For over 80 years, Fun Ho! has been a has a great little store where replicas of household name in New Zealand. Still many of the toys on display are available found in sandpits and toy collections for purchase, made using the original around the world, Fun Ho! toys have moulding plates. become a sought-after collectable and are a true “Kiwiana” classic. The Fun Ho! story began in 1935 when Jack Underwood started making lead toys in his basement. The toys were made in solid cast aluminium from the early 1940s. This production continued until 1982 and they are now made in the on-site foundry at the museum. The Fun Ho! National Toy Museum has over 3000 toys on display along with plenty of interactive activities. This is not just a museum where you get to look at things, you are also able to touch, and with the on-site foundry, you’ll often get to see first-hand a toy being made by

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 5 2 The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre Open: Monday to Sunday 10am–5pm, closed Christmas Day, daily tours available Entry: New Plymouth District residents free, under 16s free, 65+ years $10, Visitors $15 Contact: 06 759 6060 Email: [email protected] Web: www.govettbrewster.com How to find us: 42 Queen Street, New Plymouth

“The swingiest art gallery of the With its curved exterior walls of mirror- antipodes” - Len Lye. like stainless steel, the Len Lye Centre is the country’s first example of destination Since the doors opened in 1970, the architecture linked to contemporary art, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery has become a and has contributed to a transformation cornerstone of New Zealand art, serving of the west-end of the city. Across the up an ever-changing programme of galleries of the combined art museum, leading contemporary art from New visitors will experience innovative Zealand and the world. and provocative art through regularly In 2015 the Govett-Brewster was changing exhibitions and a regular extended with the Len Lye Centre, an event and education programme, institution dedicated to pioneering including hands-on art making, talks, filmmaker and kinetic sculptor Len Lye, tours and performances. The Len Lye where visitors can discover the life and Centre Cinema hosts daily screenings of work of New Zealand’s most celebrated documentaries about Len Lye, as well international artist. as the best of local and international

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cinema, arthouse and experimental Gallery and its collection come to life – films, and festival programming. The open seven days for breakfast, lunch Govett-Brewster Shop offers cinema and dinner. tickets and objects of inspiration, design, jewellery, Len Lye and Govett-Brewster merchandise, books, cards, kids’ stuff and limited edition collaborations you won’t find anywhere else. Next door to the Govett-Brewster, Monica’s Eatery is inspired by the life and spirit of Gallery founder Monica Brewster – a globetrotter whose vision saw the Govett-Brewster Art

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 7 3 Puke Ariki Museum, store and i-SITE open: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, weekends and Public Holidays 9am–5pm, closed Christmas Day Entry: Free (Donations encouraged) Contact: (06) 759 6060 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pukeariki.com PukeAriki How to find us: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth

Puke Ariki aims to inspire creativity and where four permanent exhibitions enrich lives by promoting the heritage explore Taranaki’s past, present and of Taranaki and connecting local people future – telling the stories of the people and visitors to new ideas. and the region through displays, technology, multi-media and the people Puke Ariki is a multi-award winning themselves. museum, library and information centre that combines learning, knowledge, These long-term galleries are where you resources and heritage objects for a can learn about Taranaki’s geological, visitor experience that is like no other. Māori and pioneering past. Temporary exhibitions continually complement Puke Ariki is a place of wonder, of the permanent ones, so repeat visits are excitement, of discovery and adventure

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worthwhile, as you never know what you might discover. An air-bridge links the Museum and i-SITE to the library – where you can visit the Taranaki Research Centre, access books, find a quiet space to sit and read, browse magazines with a coffee or use the free wi-fi. Puke Ariki is a place where people come together to celebrate the past, enjoy the present and imagine the future.

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 9 4 Hurworth Cottage Open: For tours Entry: Fee applies Contact: (04) 494 8048 to make a booking Email: [email protected] Web: www.heritage.org.nz How to find us: 906 Carrington Road, New Plymouth

The charm of Hurworth Cottage and the in the 1860s. On top of historic family tranquillity of the surrounding landscape mementos and furnishings, graffiti are a stark contrast to the incredible from that period was uncovered during stories of the property’s history. restoration of the cottage in the 1970s and remains on view today. Built in 1856 by pioneer farmer Harry Atkinson, Hurworth was a prosperous farming settlement before being abandoned due to the Taranaki Wars

5 The Gables Colonial Hospital North Taranaki Art Society (Inc) Gallery Open: Weekends and Public Holidays 1pm–4pm Entry: Free, Eftpos available Contact: [email protected] How to find us: Brooklands Drive (off Brooklands Road), New Plymouth

Within the historic Gables Colonial Now, the gallery hosts an ever-changing Hospital is the North Taranaki Art Society programme of artworks, all of which are Gallery. Built in 1848, The Gables is the for sale, and there are also community last of four hospitals built in the North classes available. More classes and Island as part of Governor George Grey’s workshops such as after school art policy to assimilate Māori into Pākehā classes and adult workshops are culture. The Gables was erected at Te held in the studio facilities. For more Henui and it became known as the details including cost please contact ‘Native hospital'. [email protected].

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Koru on Koru Gallery 6 Open: Weekends 10am-4pm. Please check Facebook for seasonal open hours. Please phone to arrange a visit outside normal hours. Entry: Free Contact: (06) 752 7807 or 021 410 030 Email: [email protected] koruonkoru Web: www.faylooney.com How to find us: 283 Koru Road, Oakura

Now firmly established as an art sculptors, Renate van Brugge, Anna destination within the historic garden Korver, Chris Wells, Richard Landers home of well-known photographer Fay (Glass); contemporary artists, Linda Looney MNZM, the gallery is a free space McFetridge, Che’ Rogers, Brenda Cash, for local artists to exhibit, plus invited Kris White, Lester Earl, Shannon Novak, New Zealand artists. The gallery is a Charlotte Giblin, Rosie Ralph, Delecia place of interest in the annual Fringe Sampero (Titirangi based); and ceramic Garden Festival and a regular member artists Linda Barbour, Waverley Glass. of the Taranaki Arts Trail. Artists include Photography Fay Looney.

7 Molloy Gallery Open: Weekends 10am–4pm, tours welcome by appointment Entry: Free Contact: (06) 752 4131 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stevemolloy.co.nz How to find us: In the old Okato cheese factory at Tataraimaka, 3 minutes drive from Oakura along Surf Highway 45. Wheelchair access is available.

The Molloy Gallery has an indoor fine art exhibition space as well as an outdoor sculpture walk, which follows the river through beautifully landscaped gardens. Specialising in sculpture and photography, Molloy Gallery also offers services to commercial industries, public and private commissions, tutoring and workshops.

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 11 8 Koru on Devon Gallery Open: Wednesday to Saturday 10am-4pm and happy to open by arrangement. Please check Facebook for seasonal hours. Entry: Free Contact: 021 410 030 Email: [email protected] Web: www.faylooney.com, koruondevon How to find us: 89 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

Koru on Devon offers a range of meet practising artists and discover the exhibition spaces (including space process behind their work. Keep an eye for hires) showcasing recent works by out on the Facebook page for all that is leading local artists. With a changeout happening at this dynamic addition to monthly featuring solo exhibitions and the region's art scene including updates group shows including guest artists from on opening hours. across New Zealand the not for profit Koru on Devon supported by: Brownsons gallery offers visitors an opportunity to Jewellers (new location 47 Devon St East)

9 KINA NZ Design + Art Space Open: Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–4pm, Sunday 10am–3pm Entry: Free Contact: (06) 759 1201 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kina.co.nz How to find us: 101 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

Kina NZ Design + Art Space is passionate The contemporary design store features about New Zealand creativity and glass art, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, supports NZ-made art and design. prints, paintings and various homewares. Each month Kina’s attached gallery features a new exhibition of work by established and emerging artists. Be sure to check when their next exhibition opening is held and come along to celebrate New Zealand creativity.

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10 The White Sail Gallery Open: Winter hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm Summer hours; Monday to Sunday, 10am–5pm Entry: Free Contact: 027 306 3347 Email: [email protected] How to find us: 35 Ocean View Parade, Breakwater Bay, New Plymouth

The White Sail Gallery is owned and run by local artist Jill White. Situated next to Chaddy’s Charters at Breakwater Bay, this gallery features the work of local and national artists, potters and sculptures. You will be sure to find something unique and New Zealand-made.

11 Vicarage Pottery Open: Weekends, 1pm–4pm, other times by arrangement Entry: Free Contact: (06) 753 4498 or 027 627 6490 Email: [email protected] How to find us: 288 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth

Vicarage Pottery is a potters collective Pottery building, the New Plymouth located in the historic Te Henui Vicarage Potters Club also offers classes for building. You’ll find fabulous one-off learners, weekly gatherings for member pieces ranging from artistic pieces to potters and organised workshops domestic ware and in a wide range of clay throughout the year. bodies including earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. Based in the Vicarage

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 13 12 TATATM (Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum) Open: Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 10am–4pm, other times & group visits by arrangement Entry: Adults $7, Children (under 15) $2, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $16 Contact: (06) 752 2845, Email: [email protected] Web: www.tatatm.co.nz How to find us: Kent Road (off State Highway 3 between New Plymouth and Inglewood)

TATATM preserves Taranaki’s past for the • Study the huge scale model of enjoyment of future generations. Taranaki’s gas-to-methanol plant • Experience early radio and recording • Understand the development of Port techniques Taranaki • Operate a telephone exchange and • Try your hand at hot-lead typesetting manually transfer calls and press printing • Follow the evolution of computers and • Re-live much of our agricultural communications technologies heritage – from threshing machines to • Play cashiers with vacuum and wire milk pumps monetary transfers across the museum

13 Hillsborough Holden Museum Open: Weekends and Public Holidays 10am–4pm Entry: Adults $15, Children (under 16) $10, under 5s free Contact: (06) 755 0044 Web: www.hillsboroughholdenmuseum.co.nz How to find us: 683 Egmont Road, Hillsborough

A 10-minute drive from New Plymouth started with his first Holden purchase in is a stunning purpose-built facility for 1972. This passion has been extended the display of a private collection of even further with the development of a Australian Holden cars and memorabilia. mini-putt golf course based on the layout The collection spans meticulously of the famous Mount Panorama track at restored early Holdens through to late Bathurst. model cars, and grew from Steve Fabish’s lifetime passion for the marque, which

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14 TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum Open: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10am–2.30pm, group bookings by arrangement Entry: Donation Contact: (06) 758 0284 Email: [email protected] Web: tsbbankbowlsmuseum.omeka.net How to find us: 157 Brooklands Road, New Plymouth (The same driveway as New Plymouth Bowling Club)

The game of lawn bowls is enjoyed by including New Zealand. Items include thousands throughout the country but antique bowls, trophies, plaques, surprisingly this is the only registered uniforms, photographs and club badges. museum in the world dedicated to There is also an extensive library. the game. Visitors to the museum will discover a wealth of bowling memorabilia, from over 48 countries,

15 Mokau Museum Open: Daily 10am–4pm, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Entry: Donation Contact: (06) 752 9072 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mokaumuseum.nz How to find us: Main Road, State Highway 3, Mokau

Mokau Museum was formed by the industries, including a once-bustling coal Tainui Historical Society more than two sector. The purpose-built museum is the decades ago to record and preserve ideal starting point for those interested the rich history of northern Taranaki. in the history of the region, and houses The museum has since amassed a important archival records, photographs remarkable collection of items, spanning and family histories. The museum has the natural history of the land, both Māori public internet facilities. and Pākehā settlement, and the area’s

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 15 16 Manutahi Museum Open: Weekends 10am–4pm, other times by appointment Entry: Adult $15, Pensioners, Teenagers, Students $10, Children (age 5 - 13) $5, under 5s free Contact: 021 260 8270 Manutahi-Museum How to find us: 360 Manutahi Road, Lepperton

The Manutahi Museum is a fascinating look at the history of fauna from past to present through a quirky collection of a different kind. In addition to thousands of specimens spanning giant crabs to mighty deer, this is your chance to see a polar bear up close without any fear of being eaten!

New Plymouth is a dynamic 17 New Plymouth Street Art destination when it comes to street and public art. The focal point is the central city’s Huatoki Plaza, whose walls are alive with art in a wide range of styles. From there head out and about. Almost any direction will encounter graffiti works by well-known local, national and international artists, while public sculptures – commissioned by the New Plymouth Art in Public Places Trust and local patrons – adorn the central city and the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, giving a glimpse into the city’s rich creative spirit. For more on street art in the Taranaki region, see page 30.

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Located in the heart of Taranaki, the town of Stratford is indelibly linked to its namesake Stratford- upon-Avon, famous for being the home of William Shakespeare. The works of that town’s favourite son are immortalised in Stratford though street names, parks and the distinctive Glockenspiel Clock Tower, which performs passages from the Great Bard’s Romeo and Juliet at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 7pm daily. Stratford is the gateway to Mount Taranaki and Egmont National Park, which offers countless walks and alpine tramps or a night at the historic Stratford Mountain House. To the east lies New Zealand’s oldest heritage trail, the Forgotten World Highway, which takes you on a drive back in time with many historic and scenic points of interest punctuated by the heritage village of Whangamomona.

Stratford i-SITE Visitor Centre Prospero Pl and Miranda St, Stratford Phone: (06) 765 6708 or 0800 765 6708 Email: [email protected] 18 Percy Thomson Gallery Open: Weekdays 10.30am–3.30pm, weekends 10.30am–2.30pm, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day Entry: Free (donations encouraged) Contact: (06) 765 0917 Email: [email protected] Web: www.percythomsongallery.org.nz How to find us: 56 Miranda Street, Stratford

The award-winning Percy Thomson collections for the benefit of Stratford Gallery is named after the former District residents and the general public. Stratford mayor, lawyer and farmer who The gallery provides an exciting and left a significant bequest in his will to diverse programme of exhibitions by be used towards the establishment of a showing national and international public art gallery. touring shows, regional exhibitions and The Stratford District Council established the Percy Thomson Trust to manage these facilities and to create, acquire, promote, exhibit and manage art

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work by both established and emerging local artists and community groups. Visitors are both challenged and entertained. Exhibitions are often changed every three to four weeks so you are sure to see something new whenever you visit. The building also houses the Stratford i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and a café that is a perfect place to stop, browse and relax with a great cup of coffee before enjoying the current exhibitions. Artwork by Paul Maseyk

19 Percy's Place Open: Weekends 10.30am–2.30pm, weekdays 10.30am–3.30pm Entry: Free How to find us: Prospero Place, Stratford, next to the Percy Thomson Gallery

Percy’s Place is the boutique art shop of work from Taranaki artists that can be the Percy Thomson Gallery, and features bought to enjoy at home. a constantly revolving selection of new

STRATFORD DISTRICT 19 20 Taranaki Pioneer Village Open: Summer/School Holidays 10am–4pm daily, closed Christmas Day; Winter, please see our website Entry: Adults: $12, Seniors: $10 Children: $5 (under 5s free) Contact: (06) 765 5399 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pioneervillage.co.nz How to find us: 3912 Mountain Road, Cardiff, RD23, Stratford 4393

Welcome to ten acres of Taranaki The village also has its own railway line heritage! The Taranaki Pioneer Village encircling the property and the ‘Pioneer (circa 1850–1950) is a unique opportunity Express’ is a very popular way to view the to experience an outdoor museum complex. presenting the life of Taranaki pioneers in Explore and discover the Taranaki the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Pioneer Village and then enjoy lunch or a Many discoveries await visitors within 40 coffee at the Shakee Pear Café. different buildings – including authentic historic structures dating back to 1853. Step back in time at the Pembroke Road School, Stratford Courthouse, Mangatoki Church, Kaponga Jail, Village Forge, Stratford Hospital Museum or the original village homestead.

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South Taranaki spans a large portion of the region, from Okato on the coast, around the mountain to Eltham and south to the town of Waverley. At the heart of this lush dairying district is the main centre of Hāwera, a town with a rich history and an impressive array of attractions and facilities. The district boasts some of the best tramping, fishing and surfing in New Zealand, and is home to the remarkable Tawhiti Museum, regarded as the best private museum in the country. The many towns of South Taranaki offer friendly communities, cozy cafés and a delightfully eclectic array of shops, studios, parks and gardens in which to re-energise after a day of exploring the district’s museums and galleries.

South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre 55 High Street, Hāwera Phone: (06) 278 8599 Email: [email protected] 21 Tawhiti Museum and Traders & Whalers Open: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10am–4pm Summer hours: Boxing Day to the end of January, open every day Winter hours: June, July, August, open Sundays only Entry: Adults $15, Children (age 5 - 15) $5, Preschool free Contact: (06) 278 6837 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz www.tradersandwhalers.co.nz How to find us: 401 Road, Hāwera

Widely acclaimed as one of the most Alexander collection necessitated the innovative museums in New Zealand, building of a further 2,000 m² of display Tawhiti Museum uses life-size exhibits space. This already impressive collection and scale models to capture the past in a is still growing and has become a series of super-realistic displays. destination for machinery enthusiasts. All exhibits – including the life-size For the museum’s creator and owner figures created from moulds cast from Nigel Ogle, it is “one big art project”. Once real people – are designed and built an art teacher, he now finds developing on the premises. Friends, relatives and locals have been coerced into allowing a casting to be made from their features – creating the very real images that have become a trademark of the Tawhiti Museum. The addition of Farm Power Hall in recent years has extended Tawhiti’s range of rural machinery considerably. The Bruce

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new displays for the museum is an outlet With the sculpting and modelling skills for his talents. “I hope my enthusiasm for of Nigel already widely recognised and local history comes through the displays. a trademark of the Tawhiti Museum, I’m particularly aware of drawing children he reaches a new level of creativity in into the displays – they mustn’t feel Traders & Whalers. His life-size figures, museums are old buildings, full of old beautifully crafted period artefacts dusty junk. Historical display should and scale models unite in this totally be engaging and exciting – I’m always convincing lush bush, rocky coastal and looking for more innovative ways of dark river environment. making it just that,” Nigel says. Adjacent to Tawhiti Museum is the Traders & Whalers attraction. Opened in 2010, this unique and innovative historical presentation is already being acclaimed as world class. Two years in the planning and over two years in the building, this attraction sets out to challenge visitors with a stunningly creative and hauntingly real environment as the basis for a study of the Taranaki coast from the 1820s to the 1840s.

SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT 23 Aotea Utanganui 22 Museum of South Taranaki Open: Monday to Saturday 10am–4pm, closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day Entry: Free, koha Contact: 0800 111 323 Email: [email protected] Website: www.museumofsouthtaranaki.wordpress.com

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Aotea Utanganui Museum of South prominent Māori artist Oriwa Tahupotiki Taranaki is a purpose-built museum Haddon (1898–1958). The Museum plays that embodies the spirit and energy an active role within the community of the South Taranaki region. Home through the preservation of our heritage to significant collections including the collections, and we undertake research, earliest dated wooden artefacts found exhibitions, preservation workshops and in New Zealand, the Waitore Artefacts learning engagements to enrich people's (c.1400s); The Hāwera Star Newspaper lives. We achieve this kaupapa through: Archive (1880–2018); the Ellmore-Timms Collaboration, Creativity, Innovation & Photography Collection; and artworks by Flexibility. Richard Wotton Richard

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23 Lysaght Watt Gallery Open: Monday to Friday 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays Entry: Free Contact: (06) 278 7611 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lysaghtwattgallery.co.nz How to find us: 4-6 Union Street, Hāwera

The Lysaght Watt Gallery is a community The gallery hosts an annual national art facility providing space for art exhibitions, competition called The Lysaght Watt community projects and education. Trust Art Award. KidzArt & AdultArt classes Exhibitions change monthly and offer are available at Hāwera Art School, a few a wide range of inspiring shows for doors up the road. participants and visitors to the gallery. Run by a dedicated committee and team The gallery showcases work from a range of volunteers, the gallery is supported of artists and disciplines, and exhibitors by the South Taranaki District Council, include members of the gallery, local and sponsorship, gallery commission on invited artists, as well as touring shows. sales, and fundraising.

24 The Village Gallery Open: Monday to Saturday 10am–3pm Entry: Free Email: [email protected] elthamvillagegallery How to find us: Corner of High Street and King Edward Street, Eltham

The Village Gallery is a vibrant and busy smaller gift items such as postcards, community art gallery, which is entirely art posters, cards, jewellery and hand run by volunteers. Each month a guest knitting are also for sale. artist exhibits in the Main Gallery, while works by gallery members can be seen in the smaller gallery. With nearly 100 members, the work is always diverse and interesting. Displays feature paintings, pottery, fibre art and sculpture, while

SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT 25 25 KD's Elvis Presley Private Museum Open: Most days, please call first Entry: By donation Contact: (06) 278 7624 or 027 498 2942 Email: [email protected] Web: www.elvismuseum.co.nz How to find us: 51 Argyle Street, Hāwera

This extensive collection of Elvis more: the collection covers every surface. memorabilia is regarded as one of the KD is, and will always be, intimately largest in Australasia and has been involved with The King and given half lovingly collected by ‘KD’ Wasley over the chance will regale with you some a lifetime. Step inside to discover a fascinating stories about his favourite veritable shrine to the singer. Elvis is on subject. the walls and ceiling, on glasses, mugs, ties, cufflinks, books, album covers, and

26 Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame Open: By appointment, please ring doorbell for attention Concerts: Thursdays 7pm and second Saturday of each month 1.30pm Entry: Fee applies Contact: (06) 274 8442, Mobile: 027 482 5108 How to find us: 11 Surf Highway 45, Manaia

In the small town of Manaia is a museum well as farming and domestic items from that brings you face to face with the a bygone era. The hall itself served as country music legends of our time. The a hospital and morgue during the 1919 former Band Hall now hosts a vast array Spanish flu epidemic, a picture theatre, of country music memorabilia that will and builder’s workshop, before becoming captivate the country music enthusiast. the Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. The hall is adorned with photographs of international country music stars as

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Quirky Fox 27 Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am–4.30pm, Saturday 10am–1pm Entry: Free Contact: (06) 278 6909 Email: [email protected] Web: www.quirkyfox.co.nz How to find us: 205a High Street, Hāwera

The world is full of amazingly talented bring these pieces from artists and designers. People that artists' studios into your transform paints, oils, metals and clay home. into sculptures, jewellery, Regular exhibitions and ceramics and works of art. new artists every month Quirky Fox works with means there is always a carefully curated something different to see selection of artists to in store or online.

28 Glass and Art Studio Open: Thursday to Tuesday 10am–4pm Entry: Free Contact: 027 684 3641 How to find us: 49 Weraroa Road, State Highway 3, Waverley

When you visit Glass and Art Studio, you’ll see great local art and have the chance to go behind the scenes and meet the makers. Showcasing the latest creations by local artists Jimi and Lisa, who are international and national award- winning artists with a background on films such as Lord of the Rings, King Kong and the Last Samurai, the gallery is well worth the journey.

SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT 27 29 Gallery Patea Open: Wednesday to Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–4pm Entry: Free Email: [email protected] Gallery-Pātea How to find us: 56a Egmont Street, Pātea

Located on Egmont Street in the centre of town, the non-profit community art Gallery Pātea presents a dynamic selection of work by local artists. Stop in regularly to check the pulse of the area’s arts community.

30 The Bank Room Open: Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 2pm Entry: Free Contact: (06) 273 8829 Email: [email protected] How to find us: 44 Bedford Street, SH3, Pātea

Housed in Pātea’s old Bank of New Zealand building, built in 1874, The Bank Room serves up its own organic, fair trade Devils Cup Coffee amidst a gallery of hand-printed artwork and occasional homewares. Guest artists are exhibited each month alongside the work of in- house printmaker MB Stoneman.

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31 Ashley Park Memory Lane Museum Open: Daily from 10am Entry: Adults $4, Children $2 Contact: (06) 346 5917 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ashleypark.co.nz How to find us: State Highway 3, Waitotara

Ashley Park Memory Lane Museum has , Ashley Park is a great place a number of specialist displays that to break up the journey. include collections of quirky teapots, bizarre salt and pepper shakers and Royal commemorative porcelain. There is also a themed grocer’s shop from the 1920-30s along with a toy shop display. Located between Hāwera and

Cape Egmont Lighthouse and 32 Historic Cape Light & Museum Open: Saturday and Sunday, 11am–3pm or by arrangement Entry: By donation Contact: (06) 763 8489 How to find us: , Cape Road, Surf Highway 45 Cape Light & Museum, Bayley Road, Warea, Surf Highway 45

The Cape Egmont Lighthouse stands of their lands. Four kilometres away, the proudly at the end of Cape Road, Historic Cape Light and Museum features marking the western-most point of a replica lighthouse housing the 1850s Taranaki. Built in London and shipped Fresnil Prismatic Light that powered the to New Zealand in 1865, the lighthouse Cape Egmont Light until 1999. The replica was originally installed near is 2/3 the height of the original and the before being moved to Taranaki in 1881. lower levels house items from the days Its reconstruction was delayed by the when a young Lord Rutherford lived close passive resistance movement at nearby by at his father’s flax mill. , in protest at the confiscation

SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT 29 Taranaki Public Art

Taranaki is well known for its public New Plymouth Big Wave Territory art works. When you see the many Paritutu Community Group by John Reynolds murals and sculptures dotted around Carving by Greg Keenan the mountain, you start to understand why the region is home to so many creative thinkers, both in the art and the business worlds. Here are some pieces of public art to look out for:

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31 Taranaki Arts Events

Taranaki has a wonderfully vibrant events calendar, with something for everyone. Here are some of the region’s favourites, throughout the year.

NZ Tattoo and Art Festival When: November Where: TSB Stadium Contact: [email protected], 021 311 462 Web: www.nztattooart.com Featuring over 250 of the world’s finest tattoo artists, TV stars & international tattoo models, live music, freestyle motocross, BMX, burlesque shows, circus stunts, skateboarding, bouncy castles, international food village, café & bar.

Oakura Arts Trail When: Oct/Nov or self-guided tours year round Contact: [email protected] Web: www.oakuraarts.co.nz Over 15 Oakura artists open their studios to the public over a series of weekends for a large variety of workshops, demonstrations and behind-the-scenes opportunities. The Oakura Arts Trail also offers a self- guided option where appointments can be made with artists via the Oakura Arts Trail website.

Arts Fest South Taranaki When: Biennially – October to November Where: Venues throughout South Taranaki Contact: [email protected] Web: www.artsfestst.co.nz Arts Fest South Taranaki celebrates the unique people, places, spaces and artistic wealth of the South Taranaki district, with a range of exhibitions, pop-ups, events and workshops in galleries, theatres, churches, artist studios, community halls, parks and gardens. Discover the rich creativity in Break Through #1 by Jenni Stringleman - Quirky Fox action south of the mountain.

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Taranaki International Arts Festival When: Biennially in August Contact: Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (06) 759 8412 Web: www.artsfest.co.nz Winter heats up as a diverse and colourful array of local and international artists join us in venues all over Taranaki. Expect a bright line up of quality entertainment including theatre, dance, music, comedy, community events, visual arts, and a literary programme!

Te Kupenga International Stone Sculpture Symposium When: Every second year in January Where: New Plymouth Foreshore Contact: (06) 754 4442 Web: www.tekupenga.com Each second year in January, dozens of artists from around the world and New Zealand make the New Plymouth foreshore their home to create artworks from raw boulders of Taranaki andesite.

Taranaki Arts Trail When: June Contact: (06) 757 2065 Web: www.taranakiartstrail.co.nz The annual Taranaki Arts Trail runs each year over one weekend in June and provides the unique opportunity for the public to meet with dozens of artists in their private studios and workshops.

WOMAD When: Mid-March Contact: Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (06) 759 8412 Web: www.womad.co.nz WOMAD is your gateway to the world. A three- day music festival unlike anything else you will experience in New Zealand. Experience sights, sounds and tastes from around the globe.

33 Open by appointment

A selection of museums and galleries that are open by appointment only.

Hazelwood Horse Ornament Collection Where: 2 Dawson St, Kaponga Entry: Donation Contact: (06) 764 6476 The Hazlewood Horse Ornament Collection is a horse lover's paradise, with an enormous array of equine memorabilia. Countless items, the oldest dating back to the 1600s, reflect Shirley Hazlewood's collection spanning more than 40 years.

Johnston Collections Where: 63 Broadway, Waitara Entry: Gold coin donation Contact: 021 131 6699 From music phonographs, gramophones and music boxes to fire engines and fully restored dodge cars, you’ll find a lot of gems in this private collection!

TSB Bank Museum Where: Upstairs, 87 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Entry: Free Contact: (06) 968 3700 An interesting museum that contains a variety of exhibits including original documents, portraiture, machinery and money boxes that bring to life the history of TSB Bank.

Woolshed Museum Where: Cnr Kohi & Ngamotu Roads, Waverley Entry: Donation Contact: (06) 346 5660 Bill Hone developed the collecting ‘bug’ as a child and since then has amassed a huge array of pioneer and natural history objects.

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Taranaki Museums and Galleries is part of a collection of visitor information tools available from Venture Taranaki, Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency, to showcase the region and its many stories and attractions. Venture Taranaki works across tourism, conventions, regional marketing and major events plus business and economic development to grow the Taranaki region. The region’s official website - www.taranaki.info – presents a wealth of information for anyone looking to visit, move or learn more about Taranaki, or grow a business within the region. Venture Taranaki works one-on-one with individuals, businesses, small groups, clusters, media and industry to grow the economic wellbeing of Taranaki. Contact us to find out how we can work with you – www.taranaki.info.

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35 New Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre Puke Ariki, 65 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth Phone: (06) 756 0897 or 0800 639 759 Email: [email protected]

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Photos kindly supplied by: 2020 - JAN TGMJ007832 Featured museums and galleries, Patrick Reynolds and Rob Tucker.

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