The spotlight is on fabled landmarks Mt Manaia and Parihaka at Whangārei Museum's newest exhibition.
Whangārei Museum curator Ashleigh McLarin, who moved to Whangārei earlier this year, said the landmarks were chosen for 'Parihaka and Manaia' because "a lot of people have connections to them."
"I wanted to tell the historical stories, but then also bring it into the present day," she said.
The mixture of contemporary and historical elements creates a space rich with stories new and old, and the voices of Hātea Kapa Haka playing over the speakers adds a captivating ambience to the gallery.
Archaeological maps, photographs from landscape photographer Alan Squires, local stories, historical photographs and old taonga [treasures] can be viewed.