Whare Kahurangi exhibition at Puke Ariki

The Whare Kahurangi - or house of treasured possessions - exhibition at Puke Ariki museum.

Alice Franklin and her collection of Living Dead Dolls. RNZ / Robin Martin

Museum visitor Eloise Finer was a fan of the Living Dead Dolls. RNZ / Robin Martin

A small sample of the Transformers collection which numbers more than 450 pieces. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

A collection of old computer equipment still in working order features in Whare Kahurangi. RNZ / Robin Martin

A ladybug inspired collection was popular with many museum visitors. RNZ / Robin Martin

H K Skinner's collection of taonga Maori was gifted on the proviso a museum was built to house it. RNZ / Robin Martin

A huruhuru kurī or dogskin cloak is one of the more curious items in H K Skinner's collection. RNZ / Robin Martin

Curator Chanelle Carrick says the Transformers collection has been popular with the public. RNZ / Robin Martin

Ngaoma Tamatea and whānau were fans of the Ladybug collection. RNZ / Robin Martin

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