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NZ High Commission staff visit museum with historical artifacts and photos.

NZ High Commission assists Museum

Following the significant financial support, facilitated by New Zealand High Commissioner Nicola Simmonds, our upcoming renovations are set to transform and expand the museum.

The grant will be instrumental in doubling the size of the museum, allowing for the re-establishment of a dedicated section for more general World War II exhibits. This will allow us to maintain the immensely popular SS President Coolidge exhibit in its current location within the present display area.

The upcoming renovations, scheduled over the next month, aim to enhance the museum’s capacity to educate and engage visitors with a broader range of historical content from the World War II era. This development marks a crucial milestone in the museum’s mission to preserve and share the rich history of the South Pacific during this period.

The South Pacific World War II Museum extends its deepest gratitude to New Zealand High Commissioner Nicola Simmonds for her instrumental role in securing this grant and for her ongoing support of the museum project. Her commitment to fostering cultural and historical awareness in the region has had a profound impact on the museum’s ability to expand its offerings.

Man breaking hole in wall with sledgehammer, construction work
The main wall between the two spaces is knocked through.
Three women stand before a large black and white mural of a shipwreck.
VSA volunteer Miranda (left) and Museum staff member Lyn (Right) stand with New Zealand High Commissioner Nicci Simmonds at the Museum.

Special appreciation is also extended to Miranda Williamson, our dedicated VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad) volunteer, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to obtain this grant for the museum. Her dedication and efforts have been invaluable in realizing this exciting phase of development for the South Pacific World War II Museum.

The New Zealand grant, along with an earlier grant from the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu for 500,000 VT in July, provides the Museum with a much appreciated 1,300,000 VT. And a new chapter in its development.