In 1912 four moa footprints were found close to the Fitzroy Street section of the river. Their discovery was one of the first of its kind in New Zealand.

They were found by Henry Cole after a flood had washed away the bank exposing the footprint...

Creator:      E R Whalley
Place:          Manawatū riverbank
Date:          1912

In 1912 four moa footprints were found close to the Fitzroy Street section of the river. Their discovery was one of the first of its kind in New Zealand.

They were found by Henry Cole (believed to be seated at left) after a flood had washed away ...

Creator:      Gilbert Tremaine
Place:          Manawatū riverbank
Date:          1912