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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 22, 2016 16:22:12 GMT 12
Signage project tells cultural historyThe first in a series of 14 signs telling the cultural history of the Manawatū River catchment was unveiled at the Oroua Bridge near Feilding on Friday 19 February. The Ngāti Kauwhata sign tells the story of the Iwi’s settlement and connection to the river. It is part of a wider community project that’s been funded under Central Government’s Fresh Start for Freshwater Clean-up Fund through the Manawatū River Leaders’ Accord. Horizons Regional Council freshwater coordinator Lucy Ferguson has been working with Iwi to develop the signs and said the remainder will be erected at sites of significance between Norsewood and Foxton over the next few weeks. Iwi spokesperson for Ngāti Kauwhata, Dennis Emery, acknowledged the support of Horizons Regional Council for enabling the signage projects amongst hapū and Iwi involved. He stated that “connecting with our local communities is very important and tantamount to forging enduring Iwi relationships with regional and local territorial councils, our inland waterways, the wider communities and surrounding environs”…. www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1602/S00528/signage-project-tells-cultural-history.htm
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