We are pleased to present our Draft Annual Plan for FY 2026/27.
Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum's centenary on Pukekawa, Auckland Domain presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the Museum’s role as a cultural anchor and war memorial, and to reimagine what it can be for the next 100 years.
Our Draft Annual Plan for FY 2026/27 is now open for public consultation, and we encourage the people of Auckland to share their feedback on our activities and funding for the next financial year.
Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum stands at a pivotal moment in its long history. As we approach its centenary on Pukekawa, Auckland Domain, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the Museum’s role as a central cultural institution and war memorial, and to reimagine what it can be for the next 100 years. While the opportunity is immense and compelling, the challenges we must overcome to achieve this vision are equally significant due to the needs of our aging heritage building.
Read more about our Draft Annual Plan by clicking the button below.
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The Draft Annual Plan FY 2026/27 is available online by clicking the 'Read the Draft Annual Plan' button above or by emailing trustboardsecretary@aucklandmuseum.com
There are two ways you can make a submission:
Fill in the online form accessed by clicking the 'Have your say' button below
Email your submission to trustboardsecretary@aucklandmuseum.com.
Written submissions must be received by 12 February 2026.
Anyone who makes a submission is invited to appear and be heard in relation to their submission on 26 February 2026 at Auckland Museum. Please email trustboardsecretary@aucklandmuseum.com for more details.
Renewing our galleries to reflect the needs of contemporary Tāmaki Makaurau, strengthen partnerships with communities and iwi, and build spaces where people could explore, learn, reflect, and connect in deeper and more meaningful ways will ensure the Museum’s relevance for generations to come. While the opportunity is immense and compelling, the challenges we must overcome to achieve this vision are equally significant.
The heritage building requires essential infrastructure upgrades, while the costs of operating and maintaining a complex heritage facility and delivering quality public services has increased significantly. Combined with the discovery of asbestos, this has placed significant pressure on our financial position. Our immediate focus is on restoring the Museum to long-term financial sustainability, a goal that can only be achieved with the further support from Auckland Council and philanthropic partners.
Though the path ahead is difficult, Auckland Museum remains committed to its purpose. Exercising discipline in our financial management, focusing on core priorities, and strengthening the experiences we offer, will support the Museum to be a place of learning, connection, and inspiration for generations to come.
Image: Graphium (Graphium) weiskei (Pre 1997). Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. AMNZ197795.