I was listening to this interview on national radio a month ago. I didn’t know the aviation museum existed.
And most of my plane buddies haven’t heard of this as well.
Personally I am more interested in Jets than biplanes and I had to see the Hawker Harrier jet.
So after collecting the rental car we rushed down to Ashburton, travelling on one of the most boring roads in NZ. Ironically I also travelled on one of the most beautiful roads in NZ travelling back to Christchurch-the Lewis Pass.
https://www.aviationmuseum.co.nz/cms/index.php
Note the limited opening hours.