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Building a legacy in Hokianga: Footprints of Kupe
24 Jan, 2021 02:00 AM
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Kupe, at Northland s Manea Footprints of Kupe. By carver Allan Wihongi. Photo / TNZ
NZ Herald
By: Jessica Cameron
Some 1000 years ago, he sailed across vast expanses of ocean, with only the stars and birds as his guides. He battled a ferocious tentacled sea monster. And, according to Ngāpuhi tradition, he discovered the country we call home. There s no argument; Kupe is a hero of epic proportions.
Yet, for an explorer who made such an indelible mark on New Zealand leaving in his wake a trail of namesakes stretching from Marlborough to Northland until now there have been few ways for tourists to learn his story.
Bay News: Free bus, books in Far North; Paihia fireworks; Waitangi by night
16 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM
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From Russell to Kerikeri for shopping once a month and one of the few bus services catering for seniors in the Far North.
From Russell to Kerikeri for shopping once a month and one of the few bus services catering for seniors in the Far North.
Northern Advocate
Free bus travel is being offered on Christmas Eve around Northland.
It s an initiative between the regional council and bus operators Leabourn, CBEC, Hokianga Express Charters, Kaikohe Bus Company and Ritchies. It includes the Kaitaia