Louise Ternouth, Auckland Museum reopens after five months closed due to asbestos, Radio NZ, 16 October 2025
Five months after the discovery of asbestos led to the closure of Auckland Museum, it has finally reopened the doors to the majority of its main attractions, including the cherished volcano house.
Remediation work to get rid of the asbestos could exceed $10 million, while a 10 percent decline in visitor numbers had left the museum with no choice but to disestablish 31 roles.