{"id":5832,"date":"2026-01-03T11:05:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T23:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/?p=5832"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T03:51:47","slug":"invitation-to-the-opening-of-our-new-museum-display-museum-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/?p=5832","title":{"rendered":"Invitation to the Opening of Our New Museum Display Museum Open Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wishing you a safe and prosperous New Year and hoping it brings success and fulfilment, with all the opportunities that it brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we step into 2026, we warmly welcome you to continue supporting our local museum and engaging with the rich heritage it preserves. Your involvement is vital to ensuring our museum remains a thriving centre for education, inspiration, and community pride. Together, let us uphold the tradition of fostering cultural growth and make the coming year a memorable chapter in our shared story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an invitation to the Opening of Our New Museum Display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come along to our \u2018Open Day\u2019 and support our ongoing efforts in showcasing our small, but intimate collection of \u2018things Eket\u0101huna\u2019 Witness the enormous efforts of our small group of dedicated volunteers, who over the last few years have attempted to catalogue, and gather together the stories behind all we hold in our collection. This is an on-going effort with no end in sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we invite you to explore the fresh additions to our museum, we also encourage you to share your ideas and feedback, helping us shape future displays and educational initiatives. Your enthusiasm and involvement are key to sustaining the vibrant spirit of Eket\u0101huna\u2019s heritage, ensuring our stories remain accessible and inspiring for generations to come. Together, let\u2019s celebrate the past, embrace new possibilities, and build a lasting legacy that honours our community\u2019s unique journey. We are eager to welcome you and thank you for being an essential part of this ongoing adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruce Laurence<br>Collections Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"Museum\" class=\"wp-image-3896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eketahuna.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/306527921_10159075332033790_2629117346787507781_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wishing you a safe and prosperous New Year and hoping it brings success and fulfilment, with all the opportunities that it brings. 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