Lemon Squeezers and Walking Sticks: Treasures of the Featherston Heritage Museum
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Presented as part of the Te Waiwhakaata Wairarapa Film Festival's Spring Season 2026, this special event marks the world premiere of Mark Pacey's new short documentary Lemon Squeezers and Walking Sticks: Treasures of the Featherston Heritage Museum.
The film explores Featherston's unique military history, including its role as home to New Zealand's largest military training camp and its only prisoner of war camp. Through the collections of the Featherston Heritage Museum, the film reveals the stories, objects, and people that have preserved this important local legacy.
Each screening is followed by a talk with filmmaker Mark Pacey, offering insight into the making of the film and the history behind the museum’s collection.
This is a world premiere screening, and following its launch the film will be gifted to the Featherston Heritage Museum Trust, becoming part of the museum’s permanent collection for the community to enjoy.
Screenings and talks will run at 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, and 3.00 pm on Sunday 15 November 2026, with three separate opportunities to attend.
Tickets are $5 per person.
An optional donation to the Featherston Heritage Museum is also available, with all contributions supporting the preservation and sharing of Featherston’s heritage.
This event is presented in partnership with the Wellington Heritage Festival and the Featherston Heritage Festival.
The film explores Featherston's unique military history, including its role as home to New Zealand's largest military training camp and its only prisoner of war camp. Through the collections of the Featherston Heritage Museum, the film reveals the stories, objects, and people that have preserved this important local legacy.
Each screening is followed by a talk with filmmaker Mark Pacey, offering insight into the making of the film and the history behind the museum’s collection.
This is a world premiere screening, and following its launch the film will be gifted to the Featherston Heritage Museum Trust, becoming part of the museum’s permanent collection for the community to enjoy.
Screenings and talks will run at 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, and 3.00 pm on Sunday 15 November 2026, with three separate opportunities to attend.
Tickets are $5 per person.
An optional donation to the Featherston Heritage Museum is also available, with all contributions supporting the preservation and sharing of Featherston’s heritage.
This event is presented in partnership with the Wellington Heritage Festival and the Featherston Heritage Festival.
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Where is it happening?
Featherston Heritage Museum, 76 Fitzherbert St, Featherston 5710, New Zealand, Kahutara
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