Part of the Tama and the Taniwha StoryWalk at Himatangi Beach. When Tama's sisters tease him about a taniwha being in the river, he takes a deep breath and dives in anyway.
StoryWalk is now at Himatangi Beach.
It is Manawatū District’s third StoryWalk and features Tama and the Taniwha, a story of friendship in a fun and quirky tale. Written by New Zealander Melanie Koster, the story seamlessly integrates Māori words and phrases for readers of all ages to become familiar
with, alongside the eye-catching and bold illustrations by the author’s daughter, Monica Koster.
“StoryWalks help to reignite the imagination and childlike sense of discovery for readers of all ages,” Manawatū District Council community hub programmes leader Marie Willis says.
StoryWalks are reproduced pages on large placards allowing readers to appreciate the detail of each page.
Alongside the StoryWalk, over the past year council staff have installed a redesigned flying fox, a pump track, a skate park that has been repurposed from a Feilding redevelopment, and a covered barbecue area.
