Welcome / Kia ora koutou katoa
Te Ahu Museum in Kaitaia hosts a remarkable collection that illuminates the stories and histories of the Far North District (Te Hiku o te Ika) of New Zealand.
Treasures among the pre-European Mãori collection include pounamu, early carvings and the 500 year-old skeletal remains of the extinct kuri (Polynesian dog). Other major themes are gum digging and the Dalmatians, kauri gum and timber, early shipwrecks and missionary pioneers.
The museum has a large archives collection – documents, journals, newspapers, maps and photographs from the extensive Northwood Collection. It is the proud home of the first European item left in New Zealand, the mighty de Surville anchor.
Services /
Mahinga
Services include research assistance, educational and group visits.
What’s On / Whakangahau
Te Ahu museum regularly hosts exhibitions and events.
Explore the Collection / Rapua
Browse the entire collection of artifacts online.
Open Monday to Saturday
Winter: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Summer: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday openings 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Museum entry is by donation.
Te Ahu Museum
cnr South Rd & Matthews Ave
Kaitaia 0410
New Zealand
Postal address:
30A South Road, Kaitaia 0410
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 09 408 9457
Museum Curator: Whina Te Whiu