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Hayes Engineering Museum


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Hayes Engineering Works was an important hub for New Zealand innovation, with a variety of tools and farm equipment having been invented there. The inventor, Ernest Hayes, is most notable for inventing the Hayes Wire Strainer which is still used on fences throughout the world to this day. See the Engineering Works that still comes to life, or discover the fascinating story of the Hayes family as you wander through the restored homestead.

Contact: ph 03 444 5801

Email hayes@heritage.org.nz

www.hayesengineering.co.nz


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