Awakening wonder and curiosity about the Cambridge area’s people and places VISION: OUR PURPOSE: CREATING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS At our museum, our purpose is driven by a set of key objectives. We strive to deliver compelling programmes that captivate and engage our community. We hold and care for a collection of precious taonga Māori and artefacts on behalf of the community, preserving their cultural significance. We promote and foster learning, creating opportunities for education and discovery. Above all, we welcome our visitors warmly, providing high-quality customer service and ensuring equitable access for all. OUR VALUES: GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our work is grounded in a set of core values that shape our approach. We believe in sharing strong local histories that entertain, inspire, and encourage understanding. We prioritize partnerships with our communities, working collaboratively to strengthen our connections. The principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi and mana taonga guide our actions, ensuring respect and recognition. We are committed to cultivating research, learning, and expertise about our collection, fostering knowledge and appreciation. WHY WE DO IT: ENRICHING LIVES We are dedicated to the identification, celebration, protection, and promotion of Waipā District’s heritage. By doing so, we enrich the lives of current and future generations of locals and visitors. Our service provides authentic, accurate, and responsive ways for our communities to engage with the histories of this area. OUR GOALS: SHAPING THE FUTURE To fulfil our mission, we have set several strategic goals. Firstly, we aim to reach more people by offering engaging experiences that cater to diverse age groups and audiences. We seek to expand access to our collection, ensuring that artefacts and taonga are readily available for display, research, and interpretation. We embrace digital and emerging technologies to support online engagement, connecting with our communities in a digital world. Collaboration and responsiveness are key as we forge partnerships and alliances that add value to our region. Finally, we strive for financial sustainability, exploring ways to become more robust and secure in achieving our strategic goals.