20 May 2010 - MOTAT Offers Golden Ticket To Papakura District Council Residents
Papakura District Council residents can look forward to free fun and interactive experiences at MOTAT during the month of June.
From 01 - 30 June, Papakura District Council residents can gain free entry to MOTAT by presenting vouchers that will appear in the Papakura Courier and letter boxes throughout the month, vouchers available at the local library and council offices, or by displaying their rates bill or proof of address on entry.
MOTAT Museum Director Jeremy Hubbard says that MOTAT prides itself on offering exciting and fresh exhibitions that bring to life New Zealand's transport history.
"All our exhibitions offer visitors the chance to engage with a piece of history that is truly unique to New Zealand, the Pumphouse for example was one reason MOTAT was founded. We want to offer Papakura District Council residents the chance to reconnect with these pearls of New Zealand history," says Mr Hubbard.
"We have something for every member of the family, whether it's mum or dad interested in the history of our transport collection, or the kids who can't wait to jump into Voyager1 or dress up as farmers in our ‘Rattle Your Dags' agricultural exhibition."
MOTAT's latest exhibition ‘Rattle Your Dags' features New Zealand's most innovative agricultural equipment, the new ergonomic shearers will be displayed alongside artefacts from the past such as the Horse and Plough and Gallagher's Electric Fence.
On Sunday 20 June, Papakura District residents can also enjoy steam train rides, military vehicle experiences, radio controlled tanks, the MOTAT Blacksmith, and a Lollymaker!
Dates
01 - 30 June 2010
Location
MOTAT, two sites at Great North Road & Meola Road (near Auckland Zoo), Western Springs, Auckland
Costs
Entry is free for all Papakura District Council residents. Access will be permitted by presenting one of the advertised vouchers for free entry that will appear in the Papakura Courier, the local library, council offices and letter boxes during the month of June. Free admission is also allowed for Papakura District Council residents on presentation of their rates bill or proof of address.
