Te Awaroa Museum is inviting the community to help preserve the stories, memories and history that shaped Helensville and the wider Kaipara.
While major events often make it into the history books, it is the everyday moments that truly bring the past to life. The roads people lived on, the neighbours they knew, the clubs they belonged to, the jobs they worked, and the stories shared around kitchen tables all form part of our district’s identity.
The Museum team is hosting upcoming community history open days where locals can share memories, identify photographs, fill gaps in local knowledge, and help preserve stories that may otherwise be lost over time.
“We are not only interested in major milestones,” the team says. “We also want to capture the ordinary parts of life because those are often the details future generations find the most fascinating.”
The Museum would especially love to hear from people with:
- Family photographs and albums
- Letters, invoices, maps or memorabilia
- Memories of schools, sports clubs, churches and community groups
- Stories connected to local businesses, farming and workplaces
- Recollections of growing up in Helensville and the surrounding districts
- Whether you have researched your family history before or simply have stories to share, everyone is welcome.
- Community history gatherings will be held at Te Awaroa Museum on:
- Friday 19 June at 11am
- Friday 17 July at 11am. A light lunch will be provided.
For catering purposes, please RSVP to Shona Addison: shonaaddo@gmail.com 021 0222 3044
Te Awaroa Museum is located at 98 Mill Road, Helensville.
