Puke Ariki
Museum, Public library in New Plymouth / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Puke Ariki is a combined museum and library at New Plymouth, New Zealand which opened in June 2003. It is an amalgamation of the New Plymouth Public Library (founded in 1848) and the Taranaki Museum (founded in 1919). Its name, Māori for "hill of chiefs", is taken from the Māori village that formerly occupied the site.
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Former name | Taranaki Museum, New Plymouth Public Library |
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Established | 1848 (library), 1919 (museum) |
Location | New Plymouth |
Coordinates | 39°03′25″S 174°04′19″E |
Type | Museum, Public library |
Manager | Colleen Mullin |
Website | pukeariki |
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