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Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men’s Fashion on Display
Daniel Harding was an English tailor who migrated to New Zealand in 1858.
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Karen Hughes
24 March 2025
Fashion Talks
Timeless Elegance: Marton’s Fashion Heritage on Display
“This outfit is a tangible link to Marton’s past, and we’re excited to share its story.” – Trish Nugent-Lyne
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Karen Hughes
25 February 2025
Fashion Talks
Museum to Close for One Day in Preparation for New Fashion Exhibition
The temporary closure will signify a key milestone in the project.
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Karen Hughes
17 February 2025
Cultural History
In Return: A Unique Live Music Experience at the Museum
New Zealand premiere promises a rich variety of contemporary music.
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Karen Hughes
12 February 2025
Events
From Gibraltar to Whanganui: A well-travelled wedding dress
A treasured family heirloom offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
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Karen Hughes
22 January 2025
Fashion Talks
Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum
The museum will remain open and fully operational throughout the repainting project.
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Karen Hughes
19 December 2024
Featured
Whanganui Camera Club to exhibit at Museum
Whanganui Regional Museum is supporting
a year-long project to capture daily life in the city.
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Karen Hughes
17 December 2024
Fashion Talks
Museum Celebrates Renowned Rural Designer
December’s Outfit of the Month represents a timeless appeal.
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Karen Hughes
28 November 2024
Fashion Talks
Marton Family Featured Through Stunning Edwardian Dress
A 50th wedding anniversary dress reflects the grandeur of early-20th century celebrations.
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Karen Hughes
22 October 2024
Fashion Talks
Photographic Exhibition Celebrates Historic Mining Town
Stunning display offers a rare glimpse into New Zealand’s past.
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Karen Hughes
30 September 2024
Fashion Talks
1940s Fashions in Focus
Patricia Forsyth’s dress tells a story of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
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Karen Hughes
24 September 2024
Fashion Talks
Whanganui Women Celebrated Through Suffrage Day Events
New Zealand women won the right to vote in parliamentary elections, on 19 September 1893.
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Karen Hughes
3 September 2024
Events
Harding Collection named in UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Inscriptions
Photographer William Harding recorded 19th century life and people in a dynamic community.
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Karen Hughes
27 August 2024
Cultural History
Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men’s Fashion on Display
Daniel Harding was an English tailor who migrated to New Zealand in 1858.
Read More
Karen Hughes
24 March 2025
Fashion Talks
Timeless Elegance: Marton’s Fashion Heritage on Display
“This outfit is a tangible link to Marton’s past, and we’re excited to share its story.” – Trish Nugent-Lyne
Read More
Karen Hughes
25 February 2025
Fashion Talks
Museum to Close for One Day in Preparation for New Fashion Exhibition
The temporary closure will signify a key milestone in the project.
Read More
Karen Hughes
17 February 2025
Cultural History
In Return: A Unique Live Music Experience at the Museum
New Zealand premiere promises a rich variety of contemporary music.
Read More
Karen Hughes
12 February 2025
Events
From Gibraltar to Whanganui: A well-travelled wedding dress
A treasured family heirloom offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More
Karen Hughes
22 January 2025
Fashion Talks
Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum
The museum will remain open and fully operational throughout the repainting project.
Read More
Karen Hughes
19 December 2024
Featured
Whanganui Camera Club to exhibit at Museum
Whanganui Regional Museum is supporting
a year-long project to capture daily life in the city.
Read More
Karen Hughes
17 December 2024
Fashion Talks
Museum Celebrates Renowned Rural Designer
December’s Outfit of the Month represents a timeless appeal.
Read More
Karen Hughes
28 November 2024
Fashion Talks
Marton Family Featured Through Stunning Edwardian Dress
A 50th wedding anniversary dress reflects the grandeur of early-20th century celebrations.
Read More
Karen Hughes
22 October 2024
Fashion Talks
Photographic Exhibition Celebrates Historic Mining Town
Stunning display offers a rare glimpse into New Zealand’s past.
Read More
Karen Hughes
30 September 2024
Fashion Talks
1940s Fashions in Focus
Patricia Forsyth’s dress tells a story of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
Read More
Karen Hughes
24 September 2024
Fashion Talks
Whanganui Women Celebrated Through Suffrage Day Events
New Zealand women won the right to vote in parliamentary elections, on 19 September 1893.
Read More
Karen Hughes
3 September 2024
Events
Harding Collection named in UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Inscriptions
Photographer William Harding recorded 19th century life and people in a dynamic community.
Read More
Karen Hughes
27 August 2024
Cultural History
Category:
Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men’s Fashion on Display
Daniel Harding was an English tailor who migrated to New Zealand in 1858.
Read More
Karen Hughes
24 March 2025
Fashion Talks
Timeless Elegance: Marton’s Fashion Heritage on Display
“This outfit is a tangible link to Marton’s past, and we’re excited to share its story.” – Trish Nugent-Lyne
Read More
Karen Hughes
25 February 2025
Fashion Talks
Museum to Close for One Day in Preparation for New Fashion Exhibition
The temporary closure will signify a key milestone in the project.
Read More
Karen Hughes
17 February 2025
Cultural History
In Return: A Unique Live Music Experience at the Museum
New Zealand premiere promises a rich variety of contemporary music.
Read More
Karen Hughes
12 February 2025
Events
From Gibraltar to Whanganui: A well-travelled wedding dress
A treasured family heirloom offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More
Karen Hughes
22 January 2025
Fashion Talks
Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum
The museum will remain open and fully operational throughout the repainting project.
Read More
Karen Hughes
19 December 2024
Featured
Whanganui Camera Club to exhibit at Museum
Whanganui Regional Museum is supporting
a year-long project to capture daily life in the city.
Read More
Karen Hughes
17 December 2024
Fashion Talks
Museum Celebrates Renowned Rural Designer
December’s Outfit of the Month represents a timeless appeal.
Read More
Karen Hughes
28 November 2024
Fashion Talks
Marton Family Featured Through Stunning Edwardian Dress
A 50th wedding anniversary dress reflects the grandeur of early-20th century celebrations.
Read More
Karen Hughes
22 October 2024
Fashion Talks
Photographic Exhibition Celebrates Historic Mining Town
Stunning display offers a rare glimpse into New Zealand’s past.
Read More
Karen Hughes
30 September 2024
Fashion Talks
1940s Fashions in Focus
Patricia Forsyth’s dress tells a story of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
Read More
Karen Hughes
24 September 2024
Fashion Talks
Whanganui Women Celebrated Through Suffrage Day Events
New Zealand women won the right to vote in parliamentary elections, on 19 September 1893.
Read More
Karen Hughes
3 September 2024
Events
Harding Collection named in UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Inscriptions
Photographer William Harding recorded 19th century life and people in a dynamic community.
Read More