A short history of the pioneer cottage, "Totaranui," now located at Te Manawa.

Creator:      Mina McKenzie for Manawatu Museum
Date:          1975

This booklet details the history of the historic cottage Totaranui, which now sits in the Te Manawa Museum complex.

Creator:      Historical Committee of the Centennial Association
Date:          1970s

Built about 1875, Totaranui is one of Palmerston North's earliest houses. It was built by Peter Manson, saw miller, sheepfarmer and a member of the first Palmerston North Borough Council. 

The house was named Totaranui because a lar...

Creator:      Janice Sharan - Palmerston North City Council
Place:          326 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 28, 2018

A brief history of both Totaranui and Awahou South School, both of which now reside on the grounds of Te Manawa Museum.

Creator:      Manawatu Museum