They Are Us: Woolsheds of Wairarapa

Schedule

Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+13:00
Location

Waiorongamai Station Woolshed, 2232 Western Lake Road, Featherston | Kahutara, WG

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Architect John Scott said of Wairarapa’s woolsheds, "they are us".
Join Chris Cochran at Waiorongomai Station to explore what these remarkable buildings reveal about our region’s history.
Through rarely seen architectural drawings, photographs and stories, Chris Cochran traces the evolution of Wairarapa’s woolsheds from the earliest sheep stations to the twentieth century. Discover the architecture, ingenuity and personalities behind these iconic rural buildings, including many that still stand across the region today.
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Where is it happening?

Waiorongamai Station Woolshed, 2232 Western Lake Road, Featherston, 2232 Western Lake Rd, Western Lake, Featherston 5773, New Zealand, Kahutara

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