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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 6, 2019 17:09:33 GMT 12
KAURI TREE PLANTING CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF BRIDGESMr Mutton acknowledged the contribution of local iwi, Te Uri o Hau, throughout the project. “They prepared the Cultural Impacts Assessment and have been involved in the development of our archaeological management plan, landscape design and ongoing monitoring of key construction activities. They’ve also worked with the project team during the development of the Wahi Taonga Area (area developed along the walking and cycling shared path for the Pou and midden relocation).” Te Uri o Hau also named the two new two lane bridges that replaced the old one lane bridges. Piringatahi – which means “bringing together as one” – opened to traffic in April 2019. The bridge is 191 metres long and stands 15 metres above the Matakohe River. It replaces the old one-lane Hardies Bridge. The second bridge, Te Ao Marama Hou, which effectively translates to “moving from the past into the future” spans Parerau Stream and replaces Anderson Bridge. It is 54.8m in length and opened to traffic in February..... www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1907/S00153/kauri-tree-planting-celebrates-completion-of-bridges.htm
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 6, 2019 17:11:20 GMT 12
SIGNIFICANT LANDMARK FOR ONE OF COUNTRY’S BIGGEST NATIONAL PARKSA large pou whenua has been unveiled in Kahurangi National Park at a blessing ceremony today. Pou whenua, or land posts, are used to mark territorial boundaries and areas of significance to tangata whenua. The review follows the addition of 64,400 hectares of land to Kahurangi from the Mokihinui River catchment area in March 2019. “The review is a necessary step in addressing our cultural rights and interests and acknowledges the addition of land to Kahurangi National Park. The pou itself represents recognition that partnership is the way forward in terms of our relationship with The Crown and the ongoing work we’re doing together.”..... ngaitahu.iwi.nz/significant-landmark-for-one-of-countrys-biggest-national-parks/
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