Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 17th December 2024.   Lived in Taumarunui on the upper reaches of the Whanganui River. There is a riverboat museum at Whanganui. Three types of boat used on the Whanganui River – paddle, pro...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 17, 2024

A view of the Whanganui River gorge from McIytre Farm.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Operiki
Date:          March 2000

A view of the Whanganui River gorge near Jerusalem.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Jerusalem
Date:          March 2000

Located near Matahiwi, the Kawana Flour Mill was constructed in 1854. Several water-driven flour mills constructed along the Whanganui River during the 1850s.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Whanganui River Road, Matakiwi
Date:          March 2000

After being salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored and re-launched in 2000.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Whanganui
Date:          March 2000

A veiw of Jerusalem and the Whanganui River. St Joseph's Church is in the centre of the frame.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Jerusalem
Date:          March 2000

After being salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored and re-launched in 2000.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Whanganui
Date:          March 2000

After being salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored and re-launched in 2000.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Whanganui
Date:          March 2000