Home Fires Burning - New Zealand's Vietnam War

24 April-30 June 2012

Home Fires Burning is a mixed media installation exploring New Zealand's involvement in the Vietnam War. The exhibition includes oral history excerpts and images gathered as part of The Ministry of Culture and Heritage Vietnam Oral History Project and offers a glimpse into the experiences of the men and women who served.

A SOLDIER’S VIEW OF THE VIETNAM WAR  (Published 2011)

This is a raw and riveting collection of stories from the men of
Victor 4 Company who served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970.

The book is available from Papakura Museum during the
HOME FIRES BURNING exhibition at the special price of
$45.00 (it is being sold online and at bookstores for $69.95).

With each book sold there is a FREE DVD
Tribute 08 - A Vietnam commemoration honouring veterans' and their families' contribution to New Zealand

London's Calling.
26 July-8 September 2012

This inspiring exhibition features athlete's from our district who have represented New Zealand at the highest level. Past and present Olympians and Paralympians share the challenges and highlights of their campaigns to win gold in rowing, track, cycling, and equestrian.

Mirror Magic
A Touring Exhibition from Te Manawa

1 April - 24 May 2013

A fully interactive entertaining and revealing exhibition that uses mirrors to explore the science of reflections and reflected light. With loads of hands-on experiences to investigate and  in-depth science explanations of the phenomena being observed, Mirror Magic is a highly engaging and interactive learning experience.