Ka Mua, Ka Muri - Te Motu Kairangi
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This exhibition looks at the early history of the Miramar Peninsula through the lens of estate agent and amateur archaeologist H. N. McLeod.
Hector McLeod stood atop the Miramar Cutting in 1910, on the site of the historic Maupuia Pā. The photograph he captured there and his subsequent annotations, notes, and articles on Māori local histories will be on display in Tō Tātou Pōneke, our new heritage space at Te Matapihi | Wellington Central Library. The exhibit will also explore the development of Miramar as a suburb, and McLeod's own brief time as Mayor of the Borough.
Cost: Free
Learn more on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/ka-mua-ka-muri-te-motu-kairangi/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Hector McLeod stood atop the Miramar Cutting in 1910, on the site of the historic Maupuia Pā. The photograph he captured there and his subsequent annotations, notes, and articles on Māori local histories will be on display in Tō Tātou Pōneke, our new heritage space at Te Matapihi | Wellington Central Library. The exhibit will also explore the development of Miramar as a suburb, and McLeod's own brief time as Mayor of the Borough.
Cost: Free
Learn more on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/ka-mua-ka-muri-te-motu-kairangi/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
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Where is it happening?
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, 65 Victoria Street, 81 Victoria St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington
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Host or PublisherWellington Heritage Festival
