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Taranaki Wars Cannonball

On December 9, 2016 December 18, 2016 Filed under Highlights
Taranaki Wars Cannonball

This cannonball was fired from a government paddle steamer in 1869 and was one of the last shots fired in the Taranaki wars.

Rabbit Gate Light

On December 9, 2016 January 12, 2017 Filed under Highlights
Rabbit Gate Light

This light alerted motorists to the rabbit gate that prevented rabbits from crossing the newly erected Mokau River Bridge.

The Mokau River Punt

On November 29, 2016 January 12, 2017 Filed under Story
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.

Scrimshaw Bullock Horns

On November 9, 2016 December 18, 2016 Filed under Highlights
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.

Settlement of Awakino

On November 1, 2016 January 12, 2017 Filed under Story
Settlement of Awakino

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

Mt Messenger Tunnel

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

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

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