Pioneer Village Kaikohe

07/04/2025

Do you know these scum bags🤯🤬
They broke into the village at 12.43am this morning, the security alarm sent them Running…. But not before they smashed the windows on the cycle trail office and stole laptops and equipment.

If you recognise them please do the right thing and let us know

We are two small organisations that work really hard for our community, and something like this affects us massively 😢🥺

01/04/2025

Good morning! Pioneer Village is seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in learning to drive our train. If we receive enough interest, we will offer a weekend course. Please let us know if you're interested! 🚂

17/03/2025

Hire pioneer village ….to host your kids next birthday party, large space to set up the bouncy castles, treasure hunts, kitchen facilities and bbq, vintage vehicle rides and probably the best part guests come and leave, ….and your house will stay clean😁

Adult dinner parties bring your own chef.

Weddings big or small.

Baby showers

Work functions, team building exercises

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

We recommend to pop in have a site visit, share your idea, plan or thoughts, phone or email for a booking equiry form 🤩

We can help you out with event ideas and contacts.
Every booking is different and quoted accordingly

16/03/2025

You may not know but the Kaikohe Rotary club was involved in getting the KAIKOHE PIONEER VILLAGE up and running.

Back in 1967 the Okaihau Village ran a successful centennial re-enactment. This celebration led to Pip Williams Mayor of Kaikohe to propose the idea of an outdoor museum for Kaikohe This was incorporated in the town plan for part of the Marino Block land and to this end some old the machinery collected at Okaihau was even shifted and placed in the Kaikohe Borough works depot. However nothing further eventuated however until 1974 when a minor news item precipitated a major local storm The old courthouse from Waimate North constructed in 1862 which ended up as a cottage then a haybarn on Lands and Survey Block at Puketona was up for final demolition . The surprising public interest which was generated of this impending event promted the Kaikohe Rotary Club to open a public subscription towards the cost of its removal and re-siting at the proposed outdoor museum site. Enough mone having been raised saw the four walls and floor find a new home and lease of life at Kaikohe by the combined efforts of the Kaikohe Rotary and Rotoract clubs . For twelve months it existed as the no 1 eyesore in Kaijkohe and attracted appropriate comment until the Rotary club finally decided to also undertakes its restoration which was duly completed in 1976. This both stimulated and capitalised on the growing interest in our historical heritage so that in May under the chairman ship of Mr W Lomax, Mayor a public meeting formed the Kaikohe and District Historical and Mechanical Society Incorporated was granted on 12th July and lease of land negotiated with the Borough Council. The new Society with its executive council, vigorously pursued the idea of the development of the whole area as a Pioneer Village of which the Waimate courthouse was to be but one building Mr JR Lee for some years Auckland Regional Authority Property Manager, have his expertise in drawing up the basic village plan, Advice was also willingly given by Mr Fen Barrett, Vice-chairman if the National Historic Places Trust, Northland Regional Committee. Every thing was progressing well except for the question of finance. However a proposition put to Radio Northland received their enthusiastic support and with true professionalism of their Radio personnel and in particular Henare Te Ua the Society successfully ran a Radio Appeal for funds which raised $17500 in six hours . Dedicated work by many volunteers and in particular overall site supervision by Mr Merv Birchall and outbuilding construction by Vice-president Tom Clifford, with the help of temporary unemployed relief workers created the village. A lot of business in the town generously donated materials and equipment and time ad the village stands a s a tribute to the 100 founder-members of the Society who contributed so much to a village to be proud of
The village opened to the public in October 1977

13/03/2025

Pioneer village the perfect place to stop and start

12/03/2025

Meet another one of the village team:
We just want to introduce our newest super star

Charlotte came to the village for her brothers wedding in September 2023 and left with a job offer😁

She's the friendly face you'll find on a Wednesday and Friday,
makes a pretty awesome coffee🤩 (10am- 2pm)
can help you sign up to be a volunteer and find you a project.
organize your group booking and guide you on your village visit.

11/03/2025

Pioneer village acknowledges that the station house (our main reception building… thats the one you all drive past) is starting to look a little worse for wear (it is on the radar for a makeover )🤞 our volunteers and staff can Asure you that some pretty amazing works, projects, restoration is taking place on the otherside of the entrance doors.

Check out the Gammons store (just one of the inside projects) 12months in and we are looking at something special

The current projects and work underway wouldn’t be possible , without the support of community and funding organisations who share the vision to preserve stories, see the value in saving our heritage for the future generations 🤩❤️

We are always looking for volunteers or organisations to help us out .
Any and all support is so massively appreciated

Thanks to Richard and Renee - Kaikohe Resene for supporting this project- you guys are awesome!!!

11/03/2025

Just a few photos from the Cruzn the bayz event - that visited the village on the 28th Feb,
The cars arrived earlier than anticipated- apologies to all the kids that came after school to check them out- the car numbers definitely seemed larger than the previous year.

Feeling positively excited for 2026. As soon as we get the date we’ll be sure to let the community know.
“The call to bring back stall holders - food and arts n crafts… and The kaikohe bowling club refreshment🍻s 😁has been heard

Thanks Cruzn committee for creating this event and bringing such an awesome vibe to the village and Kaikohe❤️

28/02/2025

Check back in on Monday🤩we will upload fantastic photos and awesome moments captured.

Pioneer Village Kaikohe absolutely rocked.

The wonderful volunteers dressed to impress and opened up the Pioneer Village today for Cruz'n the Bayz to park up and take a walk back in time. We thank you!

Pioneer Village Kaikohe

27/02/2025

Cruzn the bayz coming through kaikohe pioneer village tomorrow Friday 28th 🤩🤩

expected arrivals 3pm
Drive thru poker run.

Bring the kids after school and check out these amazing cars as they Cruz thru the village

Entering through the trade entrance and out thru the carpark ( please donot park or block entrance ways) gates are open free entry😁

Some will park up and some will just keep Cruzn

14/02/2025

12/02/2025

Kaikohe community put the date in your calendar!Bring the kids after school for a nosey and check out the cars as they arrive, some will park up and some will grab there poker 🃏 an cruise on through.

For all the wonderful community out there. Have a look at the Weekend Highlights and where we will be cruising to during Cruz'n the Bayz. Come and say hi and enjoy a great weekend of cars, bikes, trucks, entertainment, food/art/craft stalls and more.
See you there.

11/02/2025

Pioneer village will be closed Wednesday 12th Feb😁
Staff and volunteers will be visiting Mangungu Mission station, enjoying the Hokianga Harbour, local atmosphere and festivities

hopefully we will see you there🫶🏾

06/02/2025

JUST A FEW HOURS LEFT OF OUR FREE ENTRY DAY TODAY
COME ON IN

04/02/2025

Pioneer village is a place made of memories and we are the kaitiaki for many family treasures.

We often have many generations call in and visit either to reminisce , make connections to their pasts or just be in the presence of that memory❤️
Before Christmas we had a special visitor, Meet James Purdys great grandson, Andrew Saunders 🤩

Kaikohe and the surrounding district has a rich history and the chances are, you’re connected too!

31/01/2025

Friday 7th February
open 10am-2pm
FREE Entry

Take a quiet moment to explore our hidden gem it’s local history and the treasures within