The Organisation

The Museum & Kiwi House is a registered Charitable Trust

Governed by a Board of 12 Trustees. The beneficiaries of the Trust are the citizens of Whangarei

Staff includes
• A Director
• Visitor Services Officer
• Operations Manager
• LEOTC Educator
• KiwiHouse Husbandry and Retail Officers
• Finance Administrator and Front of House Staff
• Resident Security Officer
• A Grounds Supervisor
• Volunteers who work with collections, exhibitions, live days and education programmes.

The Board of Trustees

Gerry Brackenbury - Chairman
Gerry was previously Communications Manager for Whangarei Area of DOC and has a wealth of knowledge on New Zealands native flora and fauna.

Robin Lieffering - Deputy Chair

Cleve Bloor

Brian McLachlan - WDC Councillor

Sharon Morgan - WDC Councillor

Brian Morris - Club Representative

Geoff Thomas - Club Representative

Fred Tito - Maori Representative

John Williamson

Vivi Donaldson

Joanna Cobley - Director
Joanna was appointed Director in August 2010 and has an extensive background in quality assurance and strategic management.

Te Komiti Whakatu Ropu Maori

Raumoa Kawiti - Chairman

Jannye Freeman

Winaka (Koko) Hei hei

Lorreen Ruka

Fred Tito

Joyce Walker

Bryan Pou

Rawinia Kawiti


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Our Vision
Treasuring our heritage for the enjoyment, inspiration and education of all generations

Tiaki i a tatou taonga tukuiho hei oranga ngakau, hei kitenga, hei matauranga mo mga whakapapa-ranga katoa

Our Mission
To acquire and care for collections with a natural and human history focus reflecting the interaction between natural and human history in Northland.

To make these collections accessible to our community through research, displays, special exhibitions and events, which have relevant, informative, educational, inspirational, enjoyable and fun.

Our Values
We are guided by principles of:
Guardianship
Caring for our collections, culture, history and integrity
Professionalism
Achieving high ethical standards, honesty and integrity
Sustainability
Adopting sustainable financial, culture, social and environmental practices