Object of the Month Talk
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June Feature: Te Mata o Hoturoa
Join Eruera Rerekura,Kaihāpai Taonga Māori/Curator Taonga, for the next Taonga o te Marama/Object of the Month talk as he explores the story of Te Mata o Hoturoa, the largest surviving waka taua (war canoe) in the Whanganui region.
This fascinating kōrero will trace the journey of the great waka from the forests near Kākahi and the Whanganui River, through periods of conflict and kaitiakitanga, to its place at Whanganui Regional Museum today. Learn about the histories, people and cultural significance connected to one of the Museum’s most important taonga.
The talk coincides with the arrival of Whakaura, a replica waka hourua on loan from the National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, as part of the Museum’s Puanga (Matariki) 2026 celebrations.
Everyone is welcome. No need to book. Meet in the Museum's Atrium. Admission is free. Koha for the Museum is always appreciated.
Every month, discover a different object, meet the curators, and hear the stories that bring our collections to life!
All welcome.
⌚12.15pm
📅 Friday 19 June
📍 Whanganui Regional Museum
🎫 Admission is free
💛 Koha for the Museum is always appreciated
✨Taonga o te Marama/Object of the Month is a monthly lunchtime talk shining a spotlight on the remarkable taonga and objects from across our collections. Held on the third Friday of every month, these short, informal talks offer a fresh way to hear the stories behind the objects — and the experts who care for them.
Join Eruera Rerekura,Kaihāpai Taonga Māori/Curator Taonga, for the next Taonga o te Marama/Object of the Month talk as he explores the story of Te Mata o Hoturoa, the largest surviving waka taua (war canoe) in the Whanganui region.
This fascinating kōrero will trace the journey of the great waka from the forests near Kākahi and the Whanganui River, through periods of conflict and kaitiakitanga, to its place at Whanganui Regional Museum today. Learn about the histories, people and cultural significance connected to one of the Museum’s most important taonga.
The talk coincides with the arrival of Whakaura, a replica waka hourua on loan from the National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, as part of the Museum’s Puanga (Matariki) 2026 celebrations.
Everyone is welcome. No need to book. Meet in the Museum's Atrium. Admission is free. Koha for the Museum is always appreciated.
Every month, discover a different object, meet the curators, and hear the stories that bring our collections to life!
All welcome.
⌚12.15pm
📅 Friday 19 June
📍 Whanganui Regional Museum
🎫 Admission is free
💛 Koha for the Museum is always appreciated
✨Taonga o te Marama/Object of the Month is a monthly lunchtime talk shining a spotlight on the remarkable taonga and objects from across our collections. Held on the third Friday of every month, these short, informal talks offer a fresh way to hear the stories behind the objects — and the experts who care for them.
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Where is it happening?
Whanganui Regional Museum, 4 Watt St, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
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