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November 2016 Archive

The Mokau River Punt

The Mokau River Punt

In the early 20th Century, the Mokau River punt was the only way that traffic could cross the wide river. Everything was ferried across on the punt from cars and trucks to livestock.

On November 29, 2016 January 12, 2017 Filed under Story
Scrimshaw Bullock Horns

Scrimshaw Bullock Horns

Scrimshaw bullock horns carved by a prisoner waiting on death row in Mt Eden prison. They were gifted to the prisoner’s jailer who brought them home to Mokau with him.

On November 9, 2016 December 18, 2016 Filed under Highlights
Settlement of Awakino

Settlement of Awakino

In 1854 the government purchased Māori land around Awakino but this was only made available for settlement in 1893.

On November 1, 2016 January 12, 2017 Filed under Story
Mt Messenger Tunnel

Mt Messenger Tunnel

Built in 1916, the Mt Messenger tunnel helped improve this notorious road in North Taranaki.

On November 1, 2016 January 12, 2017 Filed under Story

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