We’re pleased to announce that our new exhibition, “The Food Bowl of Plenty,” is open and running from March to the end of October 2024. This exhibition offers a captivating reflection on the transformation of the Western Bay of Plenty district, evolving from a dairy farming locale to the thriving horticultural centre it stands as today. We delve into the rich history of the citrus and nashi pear industries that once adorned our landscape.

Visitors to this exhibition will embark on a journey through truffle farming, the cultivation of Kiwano (NZ Horned Melon), the artistry of Swiss chocolatiers, the allure of vanilla, the allure of strawberry and citrus cultivation, extending across the harbour to the blueberries of Matakana, and beyond. Thirty suppliers and producers, including those specializing in cheese, nuts, oil, tamarillos, and passionfruit, among others, will be showcased.