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.

Ngā momo kohinga -
Collection Strengths

Military

Natural history and sciences

Social history

Taonga Māori

Technology

• Reference library

• Wheelchair access

• Other facilities

  Heritage Displays, archival information, information centre,

• Postal address

  798 Franklin Street, Pirongia 3802

• Phone number

  64-7 871 9018

• Email address

  pirongia.hvc@xtra.co.nz