Night at the Museum: Mission Accomplished

As the daylight fades and darkness takes over at Te Waimate Mission, join us for the third episode of our exclusive Night Tour - 'Mission Accomplished' - lit by magical candlelight. Journey back to the 1800s to find out why this place is here and learn about the people who called it home. With two nights of tours to choose from and small groups of no more than ten.

Tours will last approximately 40 minutes. Hot drinks will be available on the verandah afterwards and the night garden is yours to explore.

- Bookings essential. - Tickets and more information on Eventbrite. - Reduced Earlybird Prices available until Sun 23 September.

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OUR HISTORY: Te Waimate Mission is the second-oldest surviving building in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a fascinating history. Following an earlier invitation from Ngāpuhi Ariki Rangatira, Hongi Hika, the mission was established by Samuel Marsden and his CMS missionaries in 1830 as the first European-style farm - an attempt to transplant an entire food culture to the other side of the world. The mission was later transformed into the first St John's Theological College, saw a signing of Te Tiriti in 1840, and played a reluctant part in the Northern Wars. During its lifetime, Te Waimate Mission House has borne witness to important events and hosted a myriad of interesting people. It is now proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.