Exhibition 'Half a World Away From Here - Our New Zealand Story' in The Ballance House
Our Exhibition engages visitors in an exploration of New Zealand and the extraordinary contribution Ulster people made to its development. It features not only the story of John Ballance but also explore links with New Zealand through other prominent people such as William Massey of Limavady, PM of New Zealand during WW1 and through many ordinary people and communities who emigrated to New Zealand whose north Island was once known as New Ulster. The exhibition also includes an unusual collection of Maori exhibits, historical documents and artefacts. The Trust also has the largest library in Ireland of New Zealand oriented books and there is original 19th century farming equipment on-site. Of particular interest to visitors and historical groups is the authentically restored 19th century Parlour
