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Lieutenant Colonel Hugh G. Carruth’s Uniform
Hoe (paddle) Gifted to Robert Douglas
Visiting the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition
Whangarei’s First Hot Air Balloon
Tea set with a Whangarei Flavour
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Lantern Slides by Beattie & Sanderson
Tieing it Altogether. Metalace Shoe Ties
Reotahi Freezing Works- Reotahi Freezing Works
Surgeon's Clock- Surgeon's clock fine example in Whangārei Museum collection
Dressing Table Set- Dressing table set has tales to tell
These Would Mystify Millennials- Vintage Hair Clips
Sewing Box on Display- Ornate, Rare Sewing Box on Display
Polio Pandemic Notebooks- Polio pandemic notebooks speak volumes
Trying times- The Ration Book
Early 20th century Kiwiana- NZ Playing Cards
Kiwi Pride- NZ Day Poster
Heritage Protection- Glorat, the Clarke Homestead
18th century etiquette- Calling Card Case
Cookies- Royal Doulton Biscuit Barrel
Clean water- Cheavins Water Filter
Curators Favourite- Mazawatte Tea Caddy
Central Whangarei- Marshall & Sons, Bank Street
Anybody for a cuppa?- The Cube Teapot
Fine Quality Shaving Stick- Dubois Shaving Stick
NZ's cuppa- Bell Tea
Bretby Pottery- The Curious Green Dish
Museums- Our home of Treasures
Stockings Inside Out- A leg up in the fashion stakes
The Humble Button- Whangārei Museum home to unique samples of buttons
Whangarei Bargains- Shopper habits timeless in Whangārei Museum Bargain Stores collection
Sewing Machine- A stitch in time - the Wertheim sewing machine
Silverplate Coffee Pot- Nothing beats a good cuppa tea
Davies Phones- Foray into old phones at Whangārei Museum fascinating
Pacific Tuluma Containers- Whangārei Museum home to 500 Pacific artefacts
Suspenders- Whangārei Museum exhibition examines underwear through the ages
Berlei Girdle- NZ made was the way to go
Pot Holder- Pot holder makes all the difference
Christmas Cards- Whangārei Museum home to Victorian era Christmas card heirlooms
Amy Englund Florist- Florist's 1920's journey into business uncovered in Whangārei Museum archives
Joseph James Craig and Lady Richmond- Craig family contribution to Northland documented in Whangārei Museum archives
Chief Waikato's Powder Horn- Waikato's powder horn among important Northland taonga cared for at Whangārei Museum
L'Astrolabe & Boussole relics- Relics from vanished L'Astrolabe and Boussole frigates at Whangārei Museum
Stoats and Predators- Pest eradication programme at Kiwi North to protect native NZ animals
Stewart Warner radio- Evolution of radio for all to see at Whangārei Museum
The Layers of Life in a Historic Homestead- Glorat, the Clarke Homestead, at Whangārei's Kiwi North stands the test of time
McLean Portrait- Mystery man in Whangārei Museum's Art to Archives exhibition at Kiwi North identified
Le Clerc's Ostrich's- Ostrich feathers, fans and plumage adornments in Whangārei Museum from an industry long gone
Need for handcuffs in the North- Mair family handcuffs in Whangārei Museum among items donated by district's pioneering families
Phrenology Head- Victorian phrenology busts in Whangārei Museum archives
Lovatt Family Portrait- Historic images find home in Whangārei Museum collection but one portrait needs a name
Magic Lantern- Whangārei Museum's 'Laterna Magica' puts spotlight on projection systems long gone
Maunu Road Shop Plans- Suburban planning challenges revealed in Whangārei Museum's research
Douglas Family Locket- Finely crafted 'hair work' locket in Whangārei Museum's Art from the Archives exhibition
Water Street Photograph- Recent addition to Whangārei Museum collection shows slower pace of life
Quill Cutter- The art of handwriting ruined by modern technology
Treasure on our Doorstep- History of Whangārei's Kiwi North and Heritage Park impressive and there's more to come
Visiting Cards- Visitor cards in Whangārei Museum archives historical counterpart to modern business card
Fly Whisks- Fly whisks or 'fue' in Whangārei Museum archives believed to have originated in Samoa
George Cruikshank Matrimonial Ladder- Card ladder in Kiwi North's Whangārei Museum archive highlights importance of family collections
Pearson's Camera Equipment- Rev Pearson items in Whangārei Museum archives bring to light feats of a devoted and serious photographer
Whangarei Bottlers- Whangārei Museum home to examples of early packaging, especially bottles
Swanberg Bakers- Tray in Whangārei Museum archives tangible reminder of Swanberg family's contribution to our local history
Clarke Bros Preserves- Local fruit industry legacy preserved in Whangārei Museum archives
Mabel Clarke's Herbarium- Whangārei Museum's herbarium reflects interest in collecting plant specimens in 1800s
Jane Mander Study- Read more about the little hexagon building on Heritage Park
Spittoon- Museum staff discover 19th-century 'spittoon' in archives
Well Pump- W & B Douglas pump at Whangārei Museum gives valuable insight
Planet Junior Hand Cultivators- Fitting tribute to hand cultivator pioneer Planet Junior in Whangārei Museum
Broadbill Swordfish - Giant swordfish caught near Whangārei a hit on world stage
Hearing Aid- Whangārei Museum staff discover early hearing device
Wairere Orchard - Dobbie's Orchard features in 'Growing Local' exhibition
Waka Tiwai Project - Waka journeys on Mangakahia and Wairua rivers on display
Whangarei Dad's Day- Kiwi North Barnardos Dads' Day welcomes spring in style
Ink Bottles - Ink bottles in a class of their own at Whangārei Museum
Knife Rests- Dining table etiquette on display at Whangārei Museum
Farmers Trading Co. Catalogues- Farmers catalogues in Whangārei Museum track 20th century trends
A Very Brief History of Jewellery- Jewellery pieces in Whangārei Museum collection
Poroti Wars- Old photo in Whangārei Museum of peace at Porotī - the last musket war
Edwardian Fashions- Edwardian fashions on display at Whangārei Museum
Jug with History- Little milk jug in Whangarei Museum carries much history
Dating Antique Photographs- Whangārei Museum home to many nameless, undated images
Handheld Fans - Hand-held fans keep Whangārei Museum cool
A Trip Round New Zealand- Mystery surrounds trip around New Zealand photos
1920s Flapper - 1920s glitz, glamour on display at Whangārei Museum
Corsets - 'Inside Out' underwear exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Expanda Belt- Whangārei Museum clothing items mark passage of time
Droneworx and Harcourts Visit- Interview with Allie, Director of Operations at Kiwi North
NZ Herald Kiwi North welcomes two young kiwi at home in Whangārei designer pad
Savvy Magazine- Growing Local Exhibition Feature
Oruaiti Chapel Reopens after Conservation Work- Read the Herald mention
Business North Volume 19, March 2020- article by Sue Russell
Funding Announced for Kiwi North, August 2020 - read more
NZ Herald Video New Zealand Archaeology Week: Hatea River Hikoi explores historical area
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