Eight years after the closure of the Manawatū Gorge Road, a blessing ceremony and ribbon cutting for 
Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatū Tararua Highway (SH3) was held on 7 June 2025 and opened to motorists on 11 June 2025.

The p...

Creator:      PDG
Place:          Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge
Date:          June 11, 2026

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of Parahaki Island. Approximately 10 hectares, it is located at the confluence of the Pohangina and Manawatū rivers. It is a significant site for mana whenua. It was h...

Creator:      Virginia and Warren Warbrick
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          July 20, 2024

Name: Te Hirawanui

Suburb, Whakarongo

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The drive is named in honour of Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna (c. 1808-1883). Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna was ariki (hereditary high chief) of the hapū (kinship group) Ngāti Mutuahi, Te Rangiaranaki and Ngāti...

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date:          2025