An exhibition called Ablaze which showcases the 2019 Tasman fires is having its official opening this Friday, 5th of February, at the Wakefield Village Hall.
The exhibition will be touring across the Tasman region at different locations, one of which will be the Motueka Museum. With Friday February 5th marking the two-year anniversary of the 2019 Tasman fires, the Nelson Provincial Museum and the regional museum of Nelson Tasman wanted to mark the occasion with the exhibition.
The opening will include key people in the community who played their part in supporting the community and fighting the fires. Mayor Tim King and the former mayor Richard Kempthorne will also be there. The opening on Friday commences at 10.30 am and will run until 3 pm, with free entry.
All members of the public are welcome with the exhibition continuing until the 8th of February.