Research at the Museum
The Museum’s archives collection includes paper, film and digital documents.
The archives are used to research everything from historic sites and landmarks, to businesses, sports clubs, schools, churches, family genealogy and more.
Archives are valuable documents and need to be protected from theft, mishandling and other environmental factors. For this reason they are stored in secure, climate-controlled areas with restricted access. Unlike libraries where you can browse the shelves for books, archives are retrieved for researchers by the Museum Collections team.
At our new location 55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu, we have a great research space open to the public during week day opening hours. Please make enquiries to our reception, but if you want to start your research now, activate the research enquiry form below and submit!
The Archives Collection
The archive collection holds historic documents, newspapers, family histories and photographs related to social history within the District of Waipā.
Anyone can view archives by appointment, or we can conduct research on your behalf.
Please allow two weeks for a response to your inquiry.
Newspapers and pamphlets
Historical pamphlets and newspapers including Waipa Post and Te Awamutu Courier
Photographs
Over 6000 historical photographs of people, places and events
Maps
Historical maps of Te Awamutu and surrounding towns
Archives
Family/personal papers and records from local families and organisations
