From left: Kaihāpai Taonga/Collections and Curatorial Lead, Trish Nugent-Lyne and Kaiāwhina/Collections Assistant, Kathy Greensides preparing the dress in the museum’s textile workroom. Photo credit: Karen Hughes/Whanganui Regional Museum Whanganui .
Max Reeves’ career has led him gradually northwards from his hometown Invercargill to Whanganui Regional Museum. He takes on a new role at the museum as pou.
Museum Notebook: Feathered heroes played vital role during wars
11 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Homing pigeon leg capsule. Whanganui Regional Museum Collection ref: 2020.59.2a
Whanganui Chronicle
By: Kathy Greensides
A recent donation to the museum collection is a small, inconspicuous object which had us puzzled for a while.
It has two little red plastic cylinders with a piece of red cotton tape wound around, fastened with a metal dome. These objects, plus variations, were used extensively in both world wars and were instrumental in saving many lives. The users were often under fire and some were awarded medals for bravery. Can you guess what it is?
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Whanganui Summer Programme: Activities for January 26-31
22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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The trip Up the Waitōtara Valley on Wednesday, January 27, includes a visit to the Ngamatapouri Hall. Photo / File
Whanganui Chronicle
The Whanganui Summer Programme offers options to explore the wider region and enjoy new experiences. Most activities can be booked at the Whanganui i-Site Visitor Centre, 31 Taupō Quay - phone 06 349 0508 or 0800 926 426. The programme finishes on January 31.
Tuesday, January 26 - Museum Gallery Tour - A Whanganui Story
Steps to access venue. Gallery tour focusing on the social history of the town of Whanganui, led by senior curator Libby Sharpe. Time: 11am–noon. Meet in the Atrium, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St. Suitable for people 15 years and over. $5 per person. Book directly with the museum.