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.
Image 1 of 9: Attendees of the re-dedication ceremony for the historic whare karakia and The Old Manse building at Pehiaweri Marae line up for a photo.
