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The display features a well-preserved Māori doll and a curious collection of figurines carved by primary school students. Photos: ALICE PARMINTER

Curators curious about carved curios

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 11, 2025
Post category:News

There’s a mystery on the shelves at the Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga, and curators are searching for former Pūriri School students for answers. A recent donation…

The Cross of Crosses display. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Cross of crosses’ in search of new caretaker

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 11, 2025
Post category:News

A community remembrance project is looking for new caretakers in Waihī.The “Cross of Crosses”, a semi-annual display, has been managed by Waihī Heritage Vision since 2019. Every two years in…

John’s son Keenan McKeowen shows off the scale of Miners’ Gates, soon to be installed along the rail trail in Thames. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Testament to mining heritage ready for rail trail

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:March 7, 2025
Post category:News

A three-metre tall testament to Thames’ “strong mining heritage” will be the latest sculpture installed along the Hauraki Rail Trail.Designed by local artist John McKeowen, ‘Miners’ Gates’ has been constructed…

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