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A new exhibition about Takapūneke

This exhibition tells the story of Takapūneke, a place of immense cultural and historical significance.

Open from Saturday 20 April 2024 is Akaroa Museum's new temporary exhibition: He Ara Roimata ki te Anamata - Takapūneke, our journey, our survivance

This exhibition reflects on the creation of Pou-tū-te-Raki-o-Te-Maiharanui and the Park of Reflection, and tells the story of the long journey for the site to gain due recognition as a place of cultural and historical significance. 

It was produced by Akaroa Museum in collaboration with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Ōnuku Rūnanga and the Takapūneke Reserve Co-Governance Group. 

The exhibition runs through the winter until November 2024. Akaroa Museum is open daily from 10:30 am.