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New Zealand Police Museum

Showcases policing methods of the past, present, and future.

Address: Royal New Zealand Police College, Papakowhai Rd
Getting there: Take the Aotea Lagoon/Papakowhai (Whitford Brown) highway exit from State Highway 1, about 2 km north of Porirua (on the right travelling north) or 1 km south of the Paremata roundabout (on the left travelling south). Turn left at the foot of the hill into Papakowhai Road and look out for the signs
Hours: Daily 10AM–5PM
Price: General admission is free. Pre-planned tours cost as much as $5
Website: police.govt.nz (opens in a new tab)

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