Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Article about commemorative street naming in Palmerston North.

Creator:      Virginia Warbrick
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 28, 2024

A presentation by Virginia Warbrick, revealing many of the meanings behind the street names of Awapuni and West End. This talk was delivered as part of Heritage Month, in March 2025. 

The talk was delivered at Boho Cafe, at an event...

Creator:      Virginia Warbrick
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 2025

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. During World War I, anyone seen as linked to enemy countries was a target for hatred. Not even people born in New Zealand were immune. In the Manawatū, German immigrants, peop...

Creator:      Val Burr
Place:          Manawatū, Whanganui, Horowhenua
Date:          March 25, 2023