Hāwera Observatory

Originally a tea kiosk capped with a band rotunda, this building commemorates the coronation of King George V in 1912. Not a huge success as a band rotunda, as most performers preferred less breezy venues, it was time and fashion that saw the demise of the tea kiosk in the 1940s.

The Observatory, with its century-old Cooke refractor telescope, replaced the rotunda in 1954.

Now home to the Hāwera Astrolonomical Society, who host open nights, youth events and annual Puanga viewings. You can follow the Society on its Facebook page.