HUNTLY’S NEW HUB FOR
HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE.
An artist impression of the upgraded railway station.
Pease donate to our Givealittle to help us out after our unforunate setback.
Pop in to 148 Main St and see a slice of your local history.
Interested in becoming a member? Find out more here.
WE’RE ON A JOURNEY TO RELOCATE & RESTORE A PIECE OF HUNTLY HISTORY.
The original Huntly Railway Station is being given a new lease on life by Waikato District Council and design and construction partners. Once the relocation and restoration is complete, the building will be handed over to the Huntly Museum.
HOWEVER, WE’VE HAD AN
UNFORTUNATE SETBACK
The night we moved the station to its new foundations, disaster struck as the first half of the station was set alight.
With a passionate team who have already committed so much hard work and effort to this project, we will carry on as planned, holding our heads high to get the job done.
However, after suffering so much damage, the project will continue at an increased cost and slower rate.
THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP.
We’re calling on the passionate and resilient communities across Aotearoa to help us pick up the pieces and complete this project.
If you can spare any donation, no matter the size, it will help us get back on our feet and complete this project for our thriving community.
We have the best supporters – thanks Sharyn Affleck for setting this up and to the amazing people who have donated already.
The Museum Committee will continue to oversee the creation of a stunning multi-functional facility featuring a museum, art gallery and community space that reflects the cultural and historic significance of Raahui Pookeka/Huntly.
An artist impression of the upgraded railway station.
Moments after disaster struck the first half of the station
The undamaged half of the Station Building looking amazing on its new foundations.
FOLLOW THE RESTORATION JOURNEY
In 1877...
In 1939...
In 1993...
In 2011...
In 2017...
In 2019...
In 2021...
In 2023...
In 1877...
…the original Huntly Railway Station opens to the public.
In 1939...
…the structure was replaced with the Huntly Railway Station building we know today.
In 1993...
...the Huntly Lions Club repainted the station building.
In 2011...
…the building is relocated to Lake Puketirini to enable the development of the new Huntly Railway Station.
In 2017...
…the Museum Committee begins advocating for the return of the historic station to its original site in Huntly.
In 2019...
(photo is before upgrade)
…the Waikato Alliance begins upgrading Raahui Pooheha | Huntly Railway Station.
In 2021...
(photo by Waikato District Council)
…the Station upgrade is complete and Te Huia passenger
In 2023...
…the historic station building is relocated to a site next to Raahui Pookeka | Huntly Railway Station for restoration, followed by handover to the Huntly Museum.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR
MAJOR SPONSERS
Learn about local disasters, view technology from throughout history and experience the claustrophobia of the mines from the early 1900s.
Open 10-3 weekdays next to the library on Huntly’s Main Street, pop into the pop-up and see a slice of your local history.
148 Main Street, Huntly
07 828 8128
HUNTLY’S NEW HUB FOR
HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE.
Pease donate to our Givealittle to help us out after our unforunate setback.
Pop in to 148 Main St and see a slice of your local history.
Interested in becoming a member? Find out more here.
WE’RE ON A JOURNEY TO RELOCATE & RESTORE A PIECE OF HUNTLY HISTORY.
The original Huntly Railway Station is being given a new lease on life by Waikato District Council and design and construction partners. Once the relocation and restoration is complete, the building will be handed over to the Huntly Museum.
An artist impression of the upgraded railway station.
HOWEVER, WE’VE HAD AN UNFORTUNATE SETBACK
The night we moved the station to its new foundations, disaster struck as the first half of the station was set alight.
Moments after disaster struck the first half of the station
With a passionate team who have already committed so much hard work and effort to this project, we will carry on as planned, holding our heads high to get the job done.
However, after suffering so much damage, the project will continue at an increased cost and slower rate.
The undamaged half of the Station Building looking amazing on its new foundations.
THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP.
We’re calling on the passionate and resilient communities across Aotearoa to help us pick up the pieces and complete this project.
If you can spare any donation, no matter the size, it will help us get back on our feet and complete this project for our thriving community.
We have the best supporters – thanks Sharyn Affleck for setting this up and to the amazing people who have donated already.
The Museum Committee will continue to oversee the creation of a stunning multi-functional facility featuring a museum, art gallery and community space that reflects the cultural and historic significance of Raahui Pookeka/Huntly.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSERS
Learn about local disasters, view technology from throughout history and experience the claustrophobia of the mines from the early 1900s.
Open 10-3 weekdays next to the library on Huntly’s Main Street, pop into the pop-up and see a slice of your local history.
148 Main Street, Huntly
07 828 8128
