Auckland’s Fruitbowl Exhibition
Explore the legacy of fruit growing in the Rodney District, once a major supplier of fresh produce to Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland and beyond. Early settlers planted fruit trees for personal use, but the region’s mild climate soon supported commercial orcharding, and by the mid-1800s, growers such as the Morrisons of Red Bluff were building thriving local and international businesses.
Visitors will see how innovation shaped the industry, including Alexis Migounoff, who used the Poorman’s Orange to produce his renowned Lemora Wine — a story connected to Governor Grey, whose rare fruit trees on Kawau Island helped spread new varieties in the region.
- Where: Warkworth Museum, 32 Tudor Collins Drive, Warkworth, Auckland (Show map)
- When: Saturday 26 September 2026 – Sunday 11 October 2026, 10am–3pm
- Cost: Paid — Museum entrance fees apply:
- Adult: $12
- Child: $5
- Family (2 adults, 2 children): $25
- Discounted rates for booked groups over 10 people
Website/Links:
This event is organised by the Warkworth Museum. We advertise community events like this one all across Rodney so that all locals have opportunities to connect in interesting and accessible ways. Find more information on our website www.rodneycommunity.org.nz
