Auckland Museum Māori and Pacific galleries closed due to asbestos

Thursday 26 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 26 Jun 2025, 3:13pm

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The Auckland War Memorial Museum has indefinitely closed its Te Marae Atea Māori Court and Pacific galleries following the discovery of asbestos in May. These popular attractions may remain closed until 2029, complicating planned redevelopment works intended for the museum's centenary.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 26 Jun 2025, 5:03am

   Auckland Museum’s Māori, Pacific galleries closed indefinitely due to asbestos (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 26 Jun 2025, 2:30pm

   Auckland War Memorial Museum's Māori and Pacific galleries could remain closed until 2029 (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 26 Jun 2025, 3:13pm

   Auckland museum's Māori, Pacific galleries may be closed until 2029 (opens in new tab)