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Early Days
Photos of the museum after the roof shingles are in place and prior to the chimney work. Goes to show just how much work it took to bring the museum building up…
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From The Archives – Historic Register
Came across this recently, a Waitemata City Council publication dated 1977 prepared by Leigh A with the assistance of Jack Diamond and the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The cover features a…
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2020 Folk Museum Calendar
The 2020 calendar has been out for a little time now and the remaining stock is dwindling. It has been so well received, thanks to all who have bought a copy. All…
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New Tank Arrives
This week saw the completion of the installation of our replacement water tank thanks to Julian for his expertise and to the Waitakere Ranges Quick Response grant for the funding. We are…
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Oratia School Visits the Museum
We were very proud to have hosted the children, parents and teachers from the Oratia District School recently. More than 200 curious children in all enjoyed exploring the nooks and crannies of…
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Working Bees
It wasn’t the best of weather but a group of determined individuals got stuck into some serious cleaning and much needed sorting of the Museum and its collection. Still plenty more to…
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Folk Museum Entry Upgrade
Thanks again to Julian, our resident maintenance magician, the rear stairs have been replaced and so entry to the museum is safe once more. The tread detail is worth special mention. The…
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Water Tank Update
It was a long standing wish of Dave Harrés to replace the old and leaking corrugated iron water tank in the same style. He would now be delighted to hear the news…
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A Window Replacement
Our legendary maintenance man Julian put the finishing touches on a replacement window on the Parker Cottage building. It was Dave Harrés desire that this window be changed out to something more…
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Dave’s Prayer House
It seemed like the whole Oratia community and so many others shed a tear as we said goodbye to Dave Harré. The Prayer House was such a fitting place for us all…
