Societies
Passionate Collectors Preserving the Past
Preserving History,
Discover the Societies of Ferrymead
Ferrymead Heritage Park is home to a variety of dedicated societies, each focusing on preserving and showcasing different aspects of New Zealand's rich heritage.
Below is a list of these societies along with their contact details:
Our Societies
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Contact: Mick Braithwaite
Phone: 021 269 7233
The museum displays a large array of antique and vintage camera and photographic equipment, plus lots of interesting images and early photograph collections.
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Contact: Jarrod Coburn
Ph. 021 295 9532
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dieseltractiongroup
Website: https://www.dtg.co.nz
The Diesel Traction Group Inc is the Christchurch-based operator of a fleet of ex-New Zealand Railways diesel-electric locomotives.
Our fleet represents the full collection of NZ locomotives built by the English Electric Company and is a historically significant collection of early New Zealand diesel traction.
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Contact: Denys Jones.
Ph. +64-27-229-9472 or +64-3-384-1846
Website: http://www.ferrymeadaero.org.nz/
https://www.facebook.com/NZMosquito/
The Ferrymead Aeronautical Society is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the civil and military aviation history of New Zealand. The Society currently holds a collection of 10 fixed wing aircraft, 4 complete or near-complete helicopters, 4 cockpit sections, a number of airport vehicles and a substantial collection of memorabilia and technical aviation literature."
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Contact: Edan Bowman
Ph. 027 211 1211
Email. edan88@windowslive.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1436894626608163/
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http://ferrymeadprint.org.nz/
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Contact: Graeme Reid
Ph. 027 383 4776
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HoFFireMuseum/Website: http://www.hallofflame.org.nz
The Fire Services Historical Society operates the most comprehensive fire related museum in New Zealand.
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Contact. Martin James.
Ph. +64-27-222-5447 or +64-3-388-2059
Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/168730823156991/?fref=ts
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Contact: Arthur Redditt
Phone: 027 454 7543
Email gcmrc.secretary@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GCMRCNZ/
Website: http://www.gcmrc.org.nz/
Since 1979, the Garden City Model Railroad Club has been growing to the point that it is now open 7 days a week within the Ferrymead Heritage park.
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Contact: 022 023 7249
Email: heathcotestudios@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heathcote-Studios-Theatrical-Society/453983154637002
Heathcote Studios Theatrical Society is located within Ferrymead Heritage Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Contact: Gordon Bartman
Email: secretary@nzrailmuseum.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalRailwayMuseumofNewZealand/
Website: http://www.nzrailmuseum.com/
The National Railway Museum was under construction with the goal to open the first stage of the National Railway Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch by the end of 2016.
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Contact: Tony Forster.
Ph. +64 3 384 5678
Email: listen@radioferrymead.co.nz
Website: http://www.radioferrymead.co.nz/
Located in the Ferrymead Heritage Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, it broadcasts a variety of music spanning five decades, from the 1930s to the 1980s. It is the only station in Christchurch that plays vinyl LPs and 45s, along with 78 rpm recordings, tape cassettes and CDs.
It is a rare resource for any person or group interested in learning more about New Zealand's music history and seeing an earlier radio station at work, one based on an era when the AM band was the only frequency of radio in New Zealand.
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Contact: Heather Bell. Ph : 0276716434
Email: heathbell@xtra.co.nz
www.facebook.com/SocietyofRuralHistory
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Contact: Trambarn
Ph. +64-3-384-1708
Facebook www.facebook.com/christchurchtramwaysociety/
Website: www.ferrymeadtramway.org.nz/
Since it was formed, the Society has taken on many projects – but is perhaps best known for the establishment of the Ferrymead Tramway – an operating Tramway at Ferrymead Heritage Park, where restored heritage steam, horse and electric trams recovered from throughout the South Island can be seen running.
The society also has a small fleet of heritage omnibuses, and a working trolley bus line with examples of trolley buses from all the trolley bus systems in New Zealand.
Join Our Team
Become a Volunteer at Ferrymead! 🚂✨
Do you have a passion for history, heritage, or hands-on projects?
Ferrymead Heritage Park is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring history to life!
Whether you're interested in restoring vintage trains, running trams, preserving historic artifacts,
assisting with events, or sharing stories with visitors, there’s a place for you in our community.
As a volunteer, you'll get the chance to learn new skills, meet like-minded people,
and make a real impact in preserving New Zealand’s past for future generations.
👷 Opportunities Available In:
Rail & Tram Restoration 🚋
Heritage Exhibitions & Museum Curation 🏛️
Aviation & Vehicle Maintenance ✈️🚗
Event & Market Assistance 🎭
Customer Service & Visitor Engagement 🎟️
No experience? No problem!
Our team will provide training and guidance to help you get started.
💡 Interested?
Get in touch today and become part of our vibrant volunteer family!
📧 Email: info@ferrymead.org.nz
📞 Phone: 03 384 1970
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