Our Curators
Puke Ariki’s dedicated team of curators carefully manage our diverse and extensive collections, ensuring the preservation and accessibility of Taranaki’s rich heritage.
Our collection is divided into four distinct areas:
Pictorial Collection
This collection features an array of visual works, including photographs, fine arts, paintings, and works on paper.
Social History Collection
Explore items reflecting daily life and historical events, including furniture, militaria, domestic ware, industrial objects, natural history specimens, textiles, and clothing.
Taonga Māori Collection
A significant collection of Māori taonga, this includes carvings, textiles, implements, archaeological finds, and contemporary Māori art and craft.
Archive Collection
Dive into a wealth of historical documents, including personal papers, architectural plans, maps, archives of voluntary groups and businesses, and Taranaki regional newspapers.
Contact Us:
For inquiries or assistance with any of our collections, please email our team at curators@npdc.govt.nz or call us on 06 759 6060.
We are here to help with your research and to provide access to our curated materials.