Opening of the Taranaki Museum 1961 Roy Lovell – VIDEO  1:17

The Maori welcome to the Minister of Maori Affairs, Mr.Hanan, by Walter Grey in New Plymouth on 16th September,1961.

Excerpt from AGMANZ (Art Galleries & Museums Association of New Zealand) publications NEWSLETTER No.12 February,1962.:

“Members of Council visited New Plymouth on 16th September,1961, to attend the opening of the Taranaki Museum by the Minister of Maori Affairs, Mr.Hanan. Features of the opening were the Maori welcome and singing, and the massed floral arrangements. The Council held a meeting to congratulate the Taranaki Museum Boardand Executive Committee on the opening of the Museum and the very high standard of the initial displays. These were outstanding, and visiting members warmly congratulated Mrs. Audrey Gale, Mr. Rigby Allan, Mr.Ralph Riccalton, and their many voluntary helpers.”