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Heritage Collections

Flag

02 March 2010

Souveniring this battered Japanese Imperial Navy flag nearly cost a Taranaki man dearly during World War II. It was one of several items collected by Bob Dunlop, a young Hāwera stock agent who served with the 36th Battalion of the New Zealand... read more

Badge

23 February 2010

This badge may have been earned with brass but it is coated with nine carat gold. Drum Major Neil Shepherd was awarded the badge in 1923 after leading the Fourth Wellington Regiment brass band to victory in the B Grade division of the North Island... read more

Tray

16 February 2010

This tray is a sandy reminder that resources from the North Island’s wild west coast have long been in demand. Recent publicity surrounding sand mining plans should stir memories of the mining operation at Waipipi, in South Taranaki, which began in... read more

Teapot

09 February 2010

A picturesque scene of Waitara during the 1920s graces this classic Taranaki souvenir teapot. Decorated with an identical picture on both sides, admirers of this practical yet picturesque item can admire the Waitara River and town bridge in the fore... read more

Banner

02 February 2010

Two distinctive Taranaki peaks take centre stage on this satin embroidered banner crafted by members of the Oakura branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers (WDFF) in 1925. Many classic examples of home made art and craft are cared for in... read more

Bug Spray

26 January 2010

Bugs beware! The American Indian “Knight” on his white steed is armed with Hong Kong’s finest fly spray. This bizarrely packaged Knight Brand manual fly spray dispenser, manufactured in Hong Kong by Wang On is a classic of its kind with imagery only... read more

Tea Urn

20 January 2010

Given the legendry love affair between the English and their tea it is not surprising the Imperial Army dragged this decorated Russian tea urn, known as a Samovar, half way round the world with them to Taranaki.  The handsome brass urn, which... read more

Untitled (Helen Warren)

20 November 2009

Celebrated New Zealand artist Rita Angus is known for her distinctive style of realism that utilised clearly defined shapes, blocks of strong colour and distinctive light.  Her painting ‘Cass’, depicting a small railway station northwest of... read more

Roller Skates

20 November 2009

They may have been speedy but they would not have been stealthy. This pair of adjustable roller skates which are fitted with bare metal wheels, would be guaranteed to make a racket no matter what surface they rolled on. The skates, which are... read more

Locket

20 November 2009

This locket, which holds a delicate watercolour portrait of the Reverend William Woon, testifies to a lasting love.  The locket was gifted to Woon by his devoted wife, Jane Garland.  On the rear, an inscription reads "My Dear William aged... read more

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