Preserving a snapshot of history

Community input saw the refurbishment of a 126-year-old church and an adjacent building at the Pehiaweri Marae at Ngunguru. A rededication ceremony on Saturday attracted about 200 people.The refurbishment started two years ago with input from NorthTec, Tikipunga High School, Regent Training Centre and the Department of Corrections. The church has now become interdenominational from Anglican. Northern Advocate’s John Stone took photos.

Blues vs Drua
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Blues vs Drua

Captain's run for Blues rugby team at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Park, Whangarei, Sam Nock feeds the ball out during the Captain's run. Photo/ by Michael Cunningham

Cruise ship
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Cruise ship

Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.

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