RotoruA Museum of Art And History
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Sometime prior to 800AD, New Zealand was discovered and settled by Polynesian people who had travelled on epic voyages from the group of islands known today as East Polynesia. They were the descendants of an ancient culture which originated in South East Asia some four thousand years ago. Te Arawa refer to their tribal area in the saying Mai I Maket ki Tongariro, Ko Te Arawa te waka which places the prow of the Te Arawa canoe at Maket on the Bay of Plenty coast, and the stern at Mount Tongariro. His eldest son Tama te kapua, along with the powerful tohunga navigator priest Ng toro i rangi and other members of the tribe, set out on a 40 metre, twin hulled sailing vessel waka in search of a new homeland. Their ageing leader Houmaitawhiti said goodbye to his people as he was too old to travel.
Using stars, ocean currents and wave patterns they navigated the waka to the south west Pacific. When the waka arrived in New Zealand its passengers selected Maket in the Bay of Plenty as its final resting place. Ihenga, the grandson of Tama te kapua, discovered the Rotorua lakes region and is responsible for many of the place names we still use today. Ng toro i rangi, explored the volcanic plateau and climbed the great mountain of Tongariro.
In this exhibition explore the stories of the Te Arawa Maori tribe, from their origins far across the Pacific to their lives in Rotorua today. Enter the amazing world of Te Arawa, the first people to live in the Rotorua region, and discover the legendary stories that have shaped this area including the world famous Pink and White Terraces and the explosive 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and its tragic aftermath. Explore stories of the many beautiful taonga treasures that connect Te Arawa to their ancestors and guide them into the future. A number of significant Te Arawa taonga, from institutions across New Zealand and around the world, are now on long term display in this exhibition.
Meet famous leaders and heroes, and learn about the epic stories of the Arawa people. The Museum cares for more than 2,00 taonga in a kaitiaki role, in liaison with Te P kenga Koeke o Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa Te P kenga Policy PDF . To contribute positively to the social prosperity and economic growth of the Rotorua community. The P kenga is broadly representative of all hapu of Te Arawa and consists of no more than 10 members. All job vacancies for Rotorua Museum are listed on the Rotorua Lakes Council website.
The Bath House, which today houses Rotorua Museum, was once a famous spa which offered therapeutic treatments to visitors from all over the world. The 18 Rotorua lakes and three major rivers are treasured natural assets and taonga to the Arawa people, and an aquatic paradise for both locals and visitors. For a family fun option hop on board an amphibious World War Two landing craft and experience the lakes with Rotorua Duck Tours. The region is also a fisherman’s dream with trophy trout to be had year round in the lakes, rivers and streams.
For fast paced aquatic adventures try white water rafting with 14 rapids and the world’s highest commercially raftable waterfall at 7m high. Known to locals as The Redwoods’ the 5,600 hectare forest, with its magnificent stands of towering native and exotic trees, is a perfect playground for walkers, hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers
A selection of hand made fashion starburst’ brooches, 1960s, made by Norma Evans. A large, diverse part of the collection with more than 15,400 items reflecting the history of settlement in the Rotorua district. The collection covers the history of early European arrival in Rotorua, and the development of the town and district, including the major period of post World War Two farming settlement.
Souvenirware from the late 19th century to the present provides a snapshot of the history of tourism in Rotorua. Of particular significance are objects and archives relating to 28th M ori Battalion B Company during World War Two, held in liaison with the B Company Taonga Committee. The Norma Evans collection includes more than 4,00 items of clothing and other items relating to the everyday lives of a farming family that settled in the Rotomahana area in 1955
Using stars, ocean currents and wave patterns they navigated the waka to the south west Pacific. When the waka arrived in New Zealand its passengers selected Maket in the Bay of Plenty as its final resting place. Ihenga, the grandson of Tama te kapua, discovered the Rotorua lakes region and is responsible for many of the place names we still use today. Ng toro i rangi, explored the volcanic plateau and climbed the great mountain of Tongariro.
In this exhibition explore the stories of the Te Arawa Maori tribe, from their origins far across the Pacific to their lives in Rotorua today. Enter the amazing world of Te Arawa, the first people to live in the Rotorua region, and discover the legendary stories that have shaped this area including the world famous Pink and White Terraces and the explosive 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and its tragic aftermath. Explore stories of the many beautiful taonga treasures that connect Te Arawa to their ancestors and guide them into the future. A number of significant Te Arawa taonga, from institutions across New Zealand and around the world, are now on long term display in this exhibition.
Meet famous leaders and heroes, and learn about the epic stories of the Arawa people. The Museum cares for more than 2,00 taonga in a kaitiaki role, in liaison with Te P kenga Koeke o Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa Te P kenga Policy PDF . To contribute positively to the social prosperity and economic growth of the Rotorua community. The P kenga is broadly representative of all hapu of Te Arawa and consists of no more than 10 members. All job vacancies for Rotorua Museum are listed on the Rotorua Lakes Council website.
The Bath House, which today houses Rotorua Museum, was once a famous spa which offered therapeutic treatments to visitors from all over the world. The 18 Rotorua lakes and three major rivers are treasured natural assets and taonga to the Arawa people, and an aquatic paradise for both locals and visitors. For a family fun option hop on board an amphibious World War Two landing craft and experience the lakes with Rotorua Duck Tours. The region is also a fisherman’s dream with trophy trout to be had year round in the lakes, rivers and streams.
For fast paced aquatic adventures try white water rafting with 14 rapids and the world’s highest commercially raftable waterfall at 7m high. Known to locals as The Redwoods’ the 5,600 hectare forest, with its magnificent stands of towering native and exotic trees, is a perfect playground for walkers, hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers
A selection of hand made fashion starburst’ brooches, 1960s, made by Norma Evans. A large, diverse part of the collection with more than 15,400 items reflecting the history of settlement in the Rotorua district. The collection covers the history of early European arrival in Rotorua, and the development of the town and district, including the major period of post World War Two farming settlement.
Souvenirware from the late 19th century to the present provides a snapshot of the history of tourism in Rotorua. Of particular significance are objects and archives relating to 28th M ori Battalion B Company during World War Two, held in liaison with the B Company Taonga Committee. The Norma Evans collection includes more than 4,00 items of clothing and other items relating to the everyday lives of a farming family that settled in the Rotomahana area in 1955
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