An exhibition 'From Kāinga to Village, Part 1: 1843-1920

The plan for Ōtaki, which was briefly named Hadfield

Stories from Ōtaki’s early history about the people, events and things that shaped Ōtaki as it changed from a village to a town.

In 1843 Ngāti Raukawa were living in pā and kāinga on Ōtaki beach. Three years later they had moved a short distant inland to a site planned as on the lines of an English village. The journey to the Ōtaki of today had begun. This exhibition is about the first 84 years of that journey.

Health & Safety

The museum building is designated as earthquake prone.

Location

Ōtaki Museum, 49 Main Street, Ōtaki

Regions

Kāpiti Coast

Tags

Museum

Accessible

Self-Guided

Event times

10am-2pm Sat 25 Oct

Free

10am-2pm Sun 26 Oct

Free

10am-2pm Mon 27 Oct

Free

Event hosts

Ōtaki Heritage

Ōtaki Heritage is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the local area. The Ōtaki Heritage museum is located in the old BNZ building on Main Street. Constructed in 1918, it retains many of the attractive features of the original building. As well as the current exhibition, there are items on display that will appeal to all ages. A special favourite is the pianola, which makes playing the piano possible for everyone. Whether you're a local or a visitor to the town, you're sure to find something of interest when you visit the Ōtaki Heritage Museum.

Email: ledson@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 063646886