What's New?
Our Heritage Collection is full of artefacts with interesting stories to tell. The Artefact of the Week page showcases some 'gems' from the collection. A new artefact is added every week so be sure to check back regularly.
Menu Board c.1950s-1967
The Book of the Week is a title hand-picked by staff at Puke Ariki, every week new titles are added to our library collections. What's new this week, click here for more!
Explore our Heritage Collection. Thousands of items from the Heritage Collection are now available to browse online.
Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy focuses on the relationships of our people with our land, and shares the stories of Taranaki land through historical artefacts, images, paintings and sculpture.
© Jane Dove Juneau 2008
This stunning photograph is one of the many beautiful images now showing in the Lane and Wall Galleries. An Exhibition of Contrast showcases the extensive careers of local photographers Derek Hughes and Margaret Bake.
© Magnolia Woodsman, Derek Hughes 2002
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Take Time to Visit Taranaki Wiki
Taranaki Wiki is a collaborative website which allows people everywhere to share their knowledge of all things Taranaki. Contribute your own stories, memories and thoughts - anything with a Taranaki connection.