11 October 2025

Discover Historic Wigram | Documentary

Learn all about the fascinating history of Wigram as the birthplace of military aviation, an air base which once housed more than 2,500 people.

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located at the former Wigram air base. During this short documentary screening, you'll hear from ex-RNZAF personnel who lived and worked on the base.

No booking required, the documentary runs on loop play.

Book a guided tour to find out more about the base and it's buildings - see separate event listing.

Image: RNZAF Official

 

 

 

Free
  • 11 Oct 2025 to 14 Oct 2025, 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • 16 Oct 2025 to 27 Oct 2025, 9.30am to 4.30pm
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The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located at the former Wigram air base. During this short documentary screening, you'll hear from ex-RNZAF personnel who lived and worked on the base.

No booking required, the documentary runs on loop play.

Book a guided tour to find out more about the base and it's buildings - see separate event listing.

Image: RNZAF Official

 

 

 

Location
Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram

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