Exhibitions

Our Main Gallery

Ngā Pou o Te Tini o Kawerau                                         

Our new exhibition in the Museum Gallery is Ngā Pou o Te Tini o Kawerau or the Carvings of the People of Kawerau. These were originally proposed in 1972 and finally unveiled on the 8th of January 1983. These are the Pou located on the corner of Islington Street and Plunket Street. They are carved from Totara by Peter Rua Lagan with a backdrop of rocks from Mt. Putauaki and local native plants. Museum staff recently came across these images and saw the journey through that important day as we witness the unveiling plus get a look at the town from the early 1980s. We hope you enjoy as much as we do.

Photo Caption: VN2024.10  A photographer takes a picture as officials gather in front of the Pou.

Other Exhibitions

At 16-18 Jellicoe Court we are celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Kawerau and the Council with a timeline of photos from the last seventy years. A display about the history of the Rangi Delamere Courts and Pavilion is on show in the Library foyer. 

Visiting our exhibitions is free. Thank you to members of the local community who have provided enormous support in developing these exhibitions for our visitors. For more information please contact museum@kaweraudc.govt.nz