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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch. "Tuapeka Chows" by Adrienne Shaw.
Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Region: Alexandra
Dates: Sat, 13 December 2025 @ 1pm - 2pm
Join us for a fascinating journey into Central Otago's Chinese gold mining heritage at the launch of "Tuapeka Chows," a compelling new book by local author Adrienne Shaw.
The Lawrence Chinese Camp was established in 1867 at the beginning of the gold rush and provided a home for numerous Chinese families seeking their fortunes in New Zealand.
Adrienne Shaw is a fifth-generation descendant of Chau Chu Taai (also known as Chow Tie) and Grace Kerr, who married and resided at the Lawrence Chinese Camp making this deeply personal narrative one written by someone with direct family connections to the stories she tells.
Shaw has written a new history documenting the camp and its descendants, proudly counting herself among them.
This historical narrative brings to light the experiences of early Chinese men and their families who helped shape Central Otago's rich multicultural heritage during the gold rush era.
Meet the author, discover the untold stories behind the pages, and get your copy signed.
Location
Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra
December 2025
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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Jo Jago.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Wed, 31 December 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily Gallery Thirty Three - Summer Series.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Sat, 31 January 2026 @ Mon - Fri: 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun: 10am - 4pm Black Rabbit Show Series - Angela Marshall.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Sat, 28 February 2026 @ Daily Hope and Sons Art Awards - Entries Open.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Fri, 30 January 2026 @ Entries Now Open. | Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 7 December 2025 @ Dec 2nd, 2pm & Dec 7th, 5pm. Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - From Mud to Masterpiece - Pottery Exhibition.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 4 January 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily | 3 | 4 | 5 | Central Cinema - Met Opera 2025-26: La Sonnambula.Sat, 6 December 2025 - Tue, 9 December 2025 @ 6th & 9th Dec, 1pm. | |
Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 7 December 2025 @ Dec 2nd, 2pm & Dec 7th, 5pm. | 8 | Central Cinema - Met Opera 2025-26: La Sonnambula.Sat, 6 December 2025 - Tue, 9 December 2025 @ 6th & 9th Dec, 1pm. | 10 | 11 | 12 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch. "Tuapeka Chows" by Adrienne Shaw.Sat, 13 December 2025 @ 1pm - 2pm |
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch. "Vincent Pyke - Goldfields Gladiator" by Russell Garbutt.Sun, 14 December 2025 @ 6.30pm | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Central Stories - Late Night Christmas Shopping.Fri, 28 November 2025 - Fri, 19 December 2025 @ 4pm - 8pm. | 20 |
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| 28 | 29 | 30 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Jo Jago.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Wed, 31 December 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily |