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New Zealand Defence Force poster,
Reference No Eph-D-War-WWII-1940-01
Drawings, Paintings and Prints Collection
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PORIRUA AREA
Porirua Visitor Shop
8 Cobham Court,
Porirua
Phone: 04 237 8088
Pataka
Museum in association with the Kapiti Camera Club
We were there
A multi-media exhibition
of Porirua’s contribution to the World Wars,
featuring images from the Kapiti Camera Club and Pataka Museum Heritage Photograph Collection.
1-29 June, Monday to Saturday
10am-4.30pm, Sunday 11am-4.30pm
Corner Parumoana
and Norrie Streets, Porirua
Contact: Pataka
reception, 04 237 1511 www.pataka.org.nz
Porirua Historical Association
Military history bus
tour
A coach tour of
historical military sites in Porirua City. Everything from Te Rauparaha to American
Marines, including sites in Titahi Bay, Paremata, Grays Road, Battle Hill, Pauatahanui
and covering a timespan from pre-European fortified pā to World War II defensive structures.
Saturday 21 June, 12.30-4pm. Cost per
passenger: $10.
Departs from and
returns to Pataka Museum, Parumoana Street,
Porirua
Reservations to:
June Penman, 06 236 743 or brianmosen@xtra.co.nz
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
Battle Hill is on the old Pauatahanui-Paekakariki Hill Road and is the site
of the last significant confrontation between Maori and Government forces in the
Wellington area. A recently installed historical trail with large interpretation
panels highlights the key points in Te Rangihaeata's stand against government
troops in August 1846.
Information and brochures on the walk can be obtained on http://www.gw.govt.nz/section398.cfm
or at the Rangers office which is located at the homestead inside the main
gate. Start the walk at the sign overlooking the graveyard; the interpretation
panels will guide and inform you of the historical battle as you climb a
steep hill to the summit. On a fine day there is a wonderful view south towards
the Pauatahanui Inlet. Return can be via the bush reserve to the starting point.
Allow 1-2 hours to allow time to read the panels and enjoy the view of the
surrounding countryside.
Contact:
Ross Jackson, 04 802 0331 or 027 4498 487