Wharenga – First Wave
29/05/2024
The distinctive geography of the ocean bed along its coastline means Kaikōura is one of the most consistent and enticing surf regions in New Zealand. The waves started attracting surfers to Kaikōura from the early 1960s. These adventurers helped shape, and continue to influence, the social fabric, culture and economic life in Kaikōura. However, their
New Normal – The Kaikōura Earthquake Exhibition
08/02/2024
If you look at the geological history and the creation of Kaikōura, it has always constantly changed – on a continuum. However, humans tend not to notice geological change until it literally hits you in the face. Just a little after midnight on the 14th November 2016 Kaikōura was to feel the brunt of the
Colossal Squid – Ngu Tipua
29/05/2023
We are thrilled to be hosting the ever popular Te Papa exhibition, Colossal Squid Ngu Tipua, which opens at the Kaikōura Museum on 22 September and runs through until 14 November 2023. The Colossal Squid is so rarely seen that only eight adult colossal squid have ever been scientifically reported. Now Kaikōura Museum, in co-operation with Te Papa, is set to reveal some of the fascinating
Te Whaiwhakaaro ki a Waitangi – Reflecting on Waitangi
26/01/2021
Me whaiwhakaaro koe ki te āhua o te whakanui i te hainatanga o Te Tiriti o Waitangi i roto i ngā tau mā te titiro ki ngā kiriata kua tikina i ngā kohinga o Ngā Taonga. Reflect on how the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been marked over the years through highlights drawn
Poetry at the Museum
29/07/2019
Back by popular demand it’s Poetry at the Museum! Listen, share , enjoy as we join the Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day celebrations with Kaikoura’s very own poetry talent. With an open mic session and readings by poets Jenny Wards, Te Awhina Arahanga and Amy Leigh Wicks it is a night celebrating all things poetry.
Kānapanapa mai ana a Matariki – Matariki Shine on the New Year
04/07/2019
He wā whakarite kai a Matariki mō te Takurua. He tau hou Māori hoki. E hoki whakamua ana tātou ki ngā kohinga taonga a Ngā Taonga, arā he hauhake, he rokiroki kai, he hauhake kānga, kūmara hoki, he rapu tuna, he whakarite tītī, hāngī hoki. I hopukina ēnei kiriata i waenga i ngā tau 1920 – 1960
What’s Art got to do with it?
11/02/2019
What kind of community do you want to live in? How can we use art, in all its forms, to help us address community, economic and environmental issues so we can realise our aspirations? Join us for a lively evening of presentations, discussion and debate as we explore the role of art in building vibrant,
Kaikoura Lights 40th Anniversary
03/12/2018
December 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of a series of UFO sightings around Kaikoura. These became known as the Kaikoura Lights. There were numerous sightings and recordings at the time and, despite a Ministry of Defense investigation, the mystery remains unsolved. Join us for a fascinating talk by John Cordy who was a senior air
Aftermath
10/07/2017
A photographic series capturing the immediate aftermath of the Kaikoura 7.8 Earthquake sequence from resident photographer Dan Kerins.Caught up in the action and on hand to record the unfolding events from a personal perspective, Dan’s work pulls no punches and is an honest, insightful and fascinating documentation of the days following one of New Zealand’s
Made in Kaikōura
31/03/2017
The objects and articles in this exhibition were all made by people in or strongly associated with Kaikōura. Personal and family pieces, commercial items, domestic ware, art, writing, collections, all reflect the area’s material culture. A unique place, with unique people – Made in Kaikōura.