To renovate and rehabilitate Through the station, the community raised approximately $350,000.

This month around 80 people, including Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church, former Mayor Allan Sanson, Huntly Community Council and Mana Whenua, celebrated the official blessing and handing over of the building to the museum committee .

Church said the event was the epitome of teamwork, resilience, adaptation and sustainability.

“This project demonstrates how extraordinary humanity can be when we work together,” she said.

“Thank you to everyone involved in the project, from community members to key stakeholders, you are the social fabric of our neighborhood and although sometimes getting to the Moon takes time, you got us here.

“You have demonstrated that we are the beating heart of the golden triangle and the better we can collaborate and build relationships, the stronger our nation will be. »

Huntly Museum committee chairwoman Denise Lamb said the committee was excited to put its own spin on the “intergenerational project” which represents the past, present and future of the Waikato district.

“Grandparents, parents and now the next generation will all be able to enjoy this building for different reasons. It shows how resilient and unique our community is, and we’re excited to fill it with important pieces of local history for everyone to enjoy.

The committee aims to open the museum to the public next year.