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Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre Te Whare Taonga o Ngaa Rohe o Arekahanara Inc
Te rohe - Location
798 Franklin Street, Pirongia (State Highway 39)
Ngā haora mahi - Opening hours
Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Friday – 10.30am to 3.30pm
All public holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Other times by arrangement
Te utu - Admission
Free admission. A donation is appreciated
Pirongia, originally Alexandra, was a garrison settlement established in 1864 to guard lands confiscated from Maori tribes by the Government.
The Centre operates in an historic church which was originally built in 1901 on the Alexandra Constabulary Redoubt site in Pirongia. It now stands in the centre of the village and is used as a historical information centre. The Committee collects and researches the history of the local area, and organises historical and archaeological tours, information evenings and group visits. Information on the life of the renowned author, Mary Scott who lived near Pirongia is featured.
The Centre operates in an historic church which was originally built in 1901 on the Alexandra Constabulary Redoubt site in Pirongia. It now stands in the centre of the village and is used as a historical information centre. The Committee collects and researches the history of the local area, and organises historical and archaeological tours, information evenings and group visits. Information on the life of the renowned author, Mary Scott who lived near Pirongia is featured.
Ngā momo kohinga-
Collection Strengths
Military
Natural history and sciences
Social history
Taonga Māori
Technology
Ngā wāhi-
Facilities
Wheelchair Access
Reference Library
Other facilities
Heritage Displays, archival information, information centre,
Whakapā mai-
Contact
Postal Address
798 Franklin Street, Pirongia 3802
Phone number
64-7 871 9018
Email Address
Kei te mahere-
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