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Howick Historical Village
(www.fencible.org.nz)Step back in time and experience the past at the Howick Historical Village. Set on five acres, this award winning ‘living museum’ presents life in a fencible village during the early European settlement of Auckland.
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Helensville Pioneer Museum
(www.helensvillemuseum.org.nz)Visit the museum to learn more about Helensville's pioneering days, the Kaipara Harbour and the history of forestry, farming, railways and buildings in the town.
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Marlborough Museum Home
(www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz)Inspires the generations of their communities through careful preservation, and passionate celebration of their heritage. You can browse through many of the collections online.
View Website - Marlborough Pioneer - Maori Cultural Attractions
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Putaruru Timber Museum
(www.putarurutimbermuseum.co.nz)Offering a unique look back at New Zealand history, the Putaruru Timber Museum showcases the district's timber history through a range of educational and interactive exhibits and displays.
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Butler Point Whaling Museum
(www.butlerpoint.co.nz)Trace the history of Mangonui as a whaling port at a privately-owned museum.
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Pete's Pioneer and Transport Museum
(www.petesmuseum.co.nz)New Zealand history and heritage museum in Kerikeri, in the Bay of Islands. The museum showcases vintage and classic cars, along with displays of pioneer history and the heritage of New Zealand.
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Lakes District Museum
(www.museumqueenstown.com)
Lakes District Museum, situated in the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown, is just 20 minutes drive from New Zealand's premiere resort, Queenstown. The museum has excellent archival facilities for those interested in genealogy.
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Colonial Cottage Museum
(www.colonialcottagemuseum.co.nz)The museum is a rare pioneer cottage, still in its original garden setting.
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Petone Settlers Museum
(www.petonesettlers.org.nz)A great little museum and memorial to the landing of the first organised European immigrants in New Zealand.
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Northbrook Colonial Museum and Rossburn Receptions
(www.northbrookmuseum.co.nz)A Canterbury wedding function and conference centre. Celebrate historic functions in the country with Rossburn Receptions. Northbrook Colonial Museum offers museum tours.
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Katikati Heritage Museum
(www.katikatiheritagemuseum.co.nz)Situated in the Bay of Plenty, the Katikati Heritage Museum is a fun, educational and affordable outing for all to enjoy. Step back into the past, with walk-through scenes and exhibits depicting the area's history from pioneering days, when Irish immigrants first settled in Katikati, up until today.
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North Otago Museum
(www.northotagomuseum.co.nz)Situated in the 1882 Athenaeum building, this museum specialises in the history of the Waitaki District.
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Bishop's School
(www.aps.school.nz/kids_stuff/bishops/school.html)Goldmining and the challenge of extracting this precious metal from ore is the key feature of this museum.
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Whitianga Museum
(www.mercurybay.co.nz/activities/museum.php)A museum providing information on the history of Mercury Bay located in the old dairy factory across from the Wharf.
