Get Involved
Get involved
Helping us to help others
The Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
is a 'knowledge bank' which is pivotal to the community.
- It collates, records, preserves and safe-guards archeological & heritage items from our past which are both sentimental to our local community and connect our past with our present, and our future.
- The centre educates our youngsters & provides an opportunity to keep us connected to our local heritage.
- We provide tourists with an interesting attraction & our collection is extensive. Visitors are able to experience a snap shot of our rich and varied local history.
- We help you to trace your family ancestry. Our Genealogy Research Centre is a very popular resource as we seek to learn about our ancestry & heritage. More of us are looking to understand our our past, which helps to link us to our present.
- We showcase Waikouaiti and our surrounding coastal communities. We live in a lovely and vibrant community and we exist to record, celebrate & share all the things that make our community a special place.
The Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
is one of New Zealand’s leading regional museums and an important national icon.
We are undertaking a phase of development that will preserve the centre for generations to come. On-going development including restoration of our stunning Heritage NZ Grade 1 listed Bank of New Zealand Building requires continued support, both financially & 'hands on'.
Would you like to support your local community by becoming involved in our work?
Membership is open and we welcome you joining the society or supporting us.
Apply for Membership
In addition, there are two ways you can help.
Make a Donation
The redevelopment project depends heavily on fundraising, donations and community involvement.
Volunteer
Volunteers spend a few hours each month manning the Museum and assisting visitors.
Please email us for more information.