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• Kokowai

  Kōkōwai (red ochre), obtained from clays rich in iron and aluminium silicates, was highly prized by Māori; depending on chemical composition, reds, oranges, yellows and browns were produced. Onekaka...

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• The Taranaki Refugees

  The Taranaki War of 1860 had a lasting legacy for both Maori and Pakeha communities in Taranaki and Te Tau Ihu. The impact of the war on Taranaki Maori[te-tau-ihu-maori-and-the-taranaki-wars/]...

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• Fruit for the picking

  There is a little known secret in the Top of the South - Free Food for the picking. Yes, fruit trees are now being grown in public places,...

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• The first Taranaki War and Te Tau Ihu

  The First Taranaki War (1860-1861) was an event of great significance in New Zealand history. The event took place in Taranaki, hence its name, yet its effects were...

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• Lands and Survey Department in Blenheim

  I joined the Public Service in 1953, becoming a clerk in the Lands & Survey Department. The offices were on the upper floor of the old Post Office...

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