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Thursday, March 30
Saturday, March 18
Lorna Aberley - I remember her coming to Sunday School
Aberley, Rev (Sr) Lorna Elizabeth Q.S.M., N.Z.R.N.
b. Christchurch 18.9.1911 Educated at Seadown, Temuka, Mataroa, and at Taihape District
High School.
Accepted for mission service 4.1936
PWTI 1936-7;
Took ursing training at Nelson Hospital 1938 and gained her Maternity Certificate at Stratford.
Knox Church Dunedin – District nurse 1943-5
Ordained as Missionary for India 1 October 1944, sailed for India October 1944
Jagadhri Hosp India 1944 to 1947. Took over from Sr Esther Elliott.
Returned to NZ for health reasons Sept 1947.
Gained her Post-Graduate Certificate while back in NZ.
Reappointed to Punjab Mission 1 Aug 1948
“Sister Aberley’s work involves supervision of nursing in Jagadhri Hospital – part of the task
of lecturing to and training male nurses who do their training there, supervision of child welfare
work in Jagadhri town and the indigenous nurse dais who carry on this work, together with
theatre and other duties connected with hospital routine.”
Resigned from Mission for family reasons 14 March 1961
St Johns Hawera, Ch Sister 1961-6
Was made Deac by resolution of Ass;
agreement of Deac Exec 1961;
She was invited to return to India to take Desma Campbell`s place until a new sister found 1966
Jagadhri Hosp India arr 21 Sept 1966. Returned to NZ 2 Aug 1972
Ord Min Assoc (Hon) Hawera 4.2.1976
Retired 20.2.1978, but continued to be listed as Honorary Associate Minister Hawera till 1988.
b. Christchurch 18.9.1911 Educated at Seadown, Temuka, Mataroa, and at Taihape District
High School.
Accepted for mission service 4.1936
PWTI 1936-7;
Took ursing training at Nelson Hospital 1938 and gained her Maternity Certificate at Stratford.
Knox Church Dunedin – District nurse 1943-5
Ordained as Missionary for India 1 October 1944, sailed for India October 1944
Jagadhri Hosp India 1944 to 1947. Took over from Sr Esther Elliott.
Returned to NZ for health reasons Sept 1947.
Gained her Post-Graduate Certificate while back in NZ.
Reappointed to Punjab Mission 1 Aug 1948
“Sister Aberley’s work involves supervision of nursing in Jagadhri Hospital – part of the task
of lecturing to and training male nurses who do their training there, supervision of child welfare
work in Jagadhri town and the indigenous nurse dais who carry on this work, together with
theatre and other duties connected with hospital routine.”
Resigned from Mission for family reasons 14 March 1961
St Johns Hawera, Ch Sister 1961-6
Was made Deac by resolution of Ass;
agreement of Deac Exec 1961;
She was invited to return to India to take Desma Campbell`s place until a new sister found 1966
Jagadhri Hosp India arr 21 Sept 1966. Returned to NZ 2 Aug 1972
Ord Min Assoc (Hon) Hawera 4.2.1976
Retired 20.2.1978, but continued to be listed as Honorary Associate Minister Hawera till 1988.
Friday, March 17
Ohangai School 100th
OHANGAI SCHOOL 100th CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
When: 14 April 2006
ALLING ALL EX PUPILS,TEACHERS,STAFF,OF OHANGAI SCHOOL TO ATTEND THE 100TH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS .TO BE HELD ON EASTER WEEKEND 2006. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE NEW ADDRESSES, RE MARRIED, MOVED ON , OR JUST PASS IT ON TO AN EX PUPIL, TEACHER, CONTACT BELOW.
For more info please contact:
CALVIN KERRISK ( CHAIRMAN).anniebry@xtra.co.nz06)2788913.
When: 14 April 2006
ALLING ALL EX PUPILS,TEACHERS,STAFF,OF OHANGAI SCHOOL TO ATTEND THE 100TH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS .TO BE HELD ON EASTER WEEKEND 2006. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE NEW ADDRESSES, RE MARRIED, MOVED ON , OR JUST PASS IT ON TO AN EX PUPIL, TEACHER, CONTACT BELOW.
For more info please contact:
CALVIN KERRISK ( CHAIRMAN).anniebry@xtra.co.nz06)2788913.
World Class Kiwis
World-class Kiwis receive awards
02 Mar 2006
Awards celebrate world-class Kiwis
Seven high-achieving Kiwis were honoured at a gala dinner in Auckland Wednesday for their individual achievements and for their global impact on New Zealand’s reputation and economy.
"The winners tonight prove that talented Kiwis can and do contribute to the country from wherever they are," Prime Minister Helen Clark told the audience of 400 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Each winner was presented a bronze 'Tall Poppy' award designed by Richard Taylor and made in the Weta workshop in Wellington. The award depicts a stem-like human figure reaching up to carry the weight of a blossoming poppy.
Now in their third year, the World Class New Zealand Awards are one of New Zealand's most important accolades for individuals who make major contributions to New Zealand's success in the world. The awards are presented by Kea, New Zealand’s Global Talent Community, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
"By widening the Awards to include a number of different categories this year, Kea is helping highlight the economic and commercial success of a wider range of outstanding New Zealanders," Miss Clark said.
The seven World Class New Zealand winners are:
Supreme Award: Professor Alan MacDiarmid, University of Pennsylvania. New Zealand’s only living Nobel Prize laureate and a leading researcher in the electrical conductivity of plastics, a key enabler of the information age; author or co-author of 600 research papers and 20 patents; maintains strong professional and personal ties with New Zealand; member of the Order of New Zealand and winner of the Rutherford Medal.Sponsored by HSBC Bank.
Information & Communications Technology Award: Dr Mark Billinghurst, New Zealand Director, Human Interface Technology Lab (HIT Lab NZ), a leading virtually-reality research organisation based in Christchurch and at the University of Washington; inventor of the ‘Magic Book’ virtual-reality education tool; member of the New Zealand Government's Growth and Innovation Advisory Board.Sponsored by APN News & Media.
Creative Industries Award: Brent Hansen, former Chief Executive Officer, MTV Networks Europe, providing entertainment in 120 million homes; backed New Zealand musical and artistic talent in the UK; guest presenter at New Zealand’s 'Resonate' music-industry seminar. Sponsored by Absolutely Positive Wellington.
Biotechnology Award: Dr Simon Moroney, CEO, MorphoSys AG, a company based in Germany that specialises in human antibodies; first foreign national to win the German Cross of the Order of Merit; actively seeks to collaborate with, advise and promote New Zealand businesses in Europe.Sponsored by NZBio.
Manufacturing Award: Ken Stevens, CEO, Glidepath, a baggage and cargo handling and security firm with 426 projects in 31 countries; from Auckland, runs a global operation with offices in Sydney, Santiago, Toronto and Beijing, and with a manufacturing unit in Dallas, Texas. Sponsored by Enterprising Manukau.
Research, Science, Technology & Academia Award: Professor Peter Gluckman, Founding Director, the Liggins Institute, and a leading researcher on brain injury, nutrition in the womb, and applying evolutionary theory to human medicine; leading adviser on national and international health policy; winner of the Rutherford Medal; former Dean of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland.Sponsored by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.
Finance, Investment & Business Services Award: Chris Liddell, Chief Financial Officer, Microsoft, the world's leading software company; formerly with senior positions in Carter Holt Harvey, CS First Boston NZ Ltd, Project Crimson, New Zealand Sports Foundation and the New Zealand Rugby Union.Sponsored by Goldman Sachs JBWere.
Stephen Tindall, a Founding Director of Kea New Zealand, noted that the World Class New Zealand event is a significant milestone for Kea, New Zealand’s Global Talent Community.
"Tonight, the commitment of our expat community to New Zealand’s success is reflected in the fact that four of our extremely busy and highly-successful winners have flown half-way round the world to be with us. None of our winners turned down the opportunity to be here," Mr Tindall said.
"As a country of only four million people, it's important that we work together to make best possible use of our limited resources - including our talented people all over the world.
"Kea links New Zealand's offshore community as an effective, collaborative talent network that benefits the entire country," Mr Tindall said.
Apart from the sponsors of the individual Tall Poppy awards, supporters of the World Class New Zealand event included Air New Zealand and Auckland City. The ceremony was hosted by TV3's John Campbell and Carol Hirschfeld, and Kiwi singer Dave Dobbyn provided live entertainment.
02 Mar 2006
Awards celebrate world-class Kiwis
Seven high-achieving Kiwis were honoured at a gala dinner in Auckland Wednesday for their individual achievements and for their global impact on New Zealand’s reputation and economy.
"The winners tonight prove that talented Kiwis can and do contribute to the country from wherever they are," Prime Minister Helen Clark told the audience of 400 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Each winner was presented a bronze 'Tall Poppy' award designed by Richard Taylor and made in the Weta workshop in Wellington. The award depicts a stem-like human figure reaching up to carry the weight of a blossoming poppy.
Now in their third year, the World Class New Zealand Awards are one of New Zealand's most important accolades for individuals who make major contributions to New Zealand's success in the world. The awards are presented by Kea, New Zealand’s Global Talent Community, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
"By widening the Awards to include a number of different categories this year, Kea is helping highlight the economic and commercial success of a wider range of outstanding New Zealanders," Miss Clark said.
The seven World Class New Zealand winners are:
Supreme Award: Professor Alan MacDiarmid, University of Pennsylvania. New Zealand’s only living Nobel Prize laureate and a leading researcher in the electrical conductivity of plastics, a key enabler of the information age; author or co-author of 600 research papers and 20 patents; maintains strong professional and personal ties with New Zealand; member of the Order of New Zealand and winner of the Rutherford Medal.Sponsored by HSBC Bank.
Information & Communications Technology Award: Dr Mark Billinghurst, New Zealand Director, Human Interface Technology Lab (HIT Lab NZ), a leading virtually-reality research organisation based in Christchurch and at the University of Washington; inventor of the ‘Magic Book’ virtual-reality education tool; member of the New Zealand Government's Growth and Innovation Advisory Board.Sponsored by APN News & Media.
Creative Industries Award: Brent Hansen, former Chief Executive Officer, MTV Networks Europe, providing entertainment in 120 million homes; backed New Zealand musical and artistic talent in the UK; guest presenter at New Zealand’s 'Resonate' music-industry seminar. Sponsored by Absolutely Positive Wellington.
Biotechnology Award: Dr Simon Moroney, CEO, MorphoSys AG, a company based in Germany that specialises in human antibodies; first foreign national to win the German Cross of the Order of Merit; actively seeks to collaborate with, advise and promote New Zealand businesses in Europe.Sponsored by NZBio.
Manufacturing Award: Ken Stevens, CEO, Glidepath, a baggage and cargo handling and security firm with 426 projects in 31 countries; from Auckland, runs a global operation with offices in Sydney, Santiago, Toronto and Beijing, and with a manufacturing unit in Dallas, Texas. Sponsored by Enterprising Manukau.
Research, Science, Technology & Academia Award: Professor Peter Gluckman, Founding Director, the Liggins Institute, and a leading researcher on brain injury, nutrition in the womb, and applying evolutionary theory to human medicine; leading adviser on national and international health policy; winner of the Rutherford Medal; former Dean of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland.Sponsored by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.
Finance, Investment & Business Services Award: Chris Liddell, Chief Financial Officer, Microsoft, the world's leading software company; formerly with senior positions in Carter Holt Harvey, CS First Boston NZ Ltd, Project Crimson, New Zealand Sports Foundation and the New Zealand Rugby Union.Sponsored by Goldman Sachs JBWere.
Stephen Tindall, a Founding Director of Kea New Zealand, noted that the World Class New Zealand event is a significant milestone for Kea, New Zealand’s Global Talent Community.
"Tonight, the commitment of our expat community to New Zealand’s success is reflected in the fact that four of our extremely busy and highly-successful winners have flown half-way round the world to be with us. None of our winners turned down the opportunity to be here," Mr Tindall said.
"As a country of only four million people, it's important that we work together to make best possible use of our limited resources - including our talented people all over the world.
"Kea links New Zealand's offshore community as an effective, collaborative talent network that benefits the entire country," Mr Tindall said.
Apart from the sponsors of the individual Tall Poppy awards, supporters of the World Class New Zealand event included Air New Zealand and Auckland City. The ceremony was hosted by TV3's John Campbell and Carol Hirschfeld, and Kiwi singer Dave Dobbyn provided live entertainment.
Looking For 1 Million Expats
http://www.everyonecounts.co.nz/register/index.html
Every One Counts Survey
This survey will help build an up-to-date picture of New Zealanders living overseas. It will help New Zealand better understand all of its people.
The survey is being conducted by the Kiwi Expat Association - "Kea" - an independent, non-profit Incorporated Society, with the support of a number of private- and public-sector partners.
Your personal information will not be revealed to anyone else. The data will be used by private, public and academic agencies for analysis and research - but only in a form that protects the privacy of individuals. See our Privacy Policy.
You'll be eligible to win great prizes from the All Blacks and Team New Zealand when you complete the survey.
Let's keep overseas Kiwis on the national radar
Latest estimates put New Zealand's population at slightly more than four million.
But we know some of our best and brightest - perhaps as many as one million Kiwis - live overseas. These expat Kiwis can play a significant role in the future of New Zealand - yet we don't really know anything about this important community.
This year, for the first time, the national snapshot of the official New Zealand Census is being supplemented with a survey of Kiwis living overseas.
So "check in" back home ... and make Every One Count! Fill in the Every One Counts survey* and you'll automatically go in the draw to win some fabulous prizes from the All Blacks and Team New Zealand.
And, tell your friends and family overseas. The more referrals you make, the more chances you'll have to win!
Who's behind Every One Counts
Every One Counts is organised by Kea - the Kiwi Expat Association.
Kea is an independent, non-profit organisation that brings together people with a passion for New Zealand, wherever they are in the world.
Wherever you live, Kea New Zealand can keep you connected, engaged and challenged. It's free to join the Kea community.
Every One Counts is also supported by a range of supporters from the public and private sectors.
Every One Counts Survey
This survey will help build an up-to-date picture of New Zealanders living overseas. It will help New Zealand better understand all of its people.
The survey is being conducted by the Kiwi Expat Association - "Kea" - an independent, non-profit Incorporated Society, with the support of a number of private- and public-sector partners.
Your personal information will not be revealed to anyone else. The data will be used by private, public and academic agencies for analysis and research - but only in a form that protects the privacy of individuals. See our Privacy Policy.
You'll be eligible to win great prizes from the All Blacks and Team New Zealand when you complete the survey.
Let's keep overseas Kiwis on the national radar
Latest estimates put New Zealand's population at slightly more than four million.
But we know some of our best and brightest - perhaps as many as one million Kiwis - live overseas. These expat Kiwis can play a significant role in the future of New Zealand - yet we don't really know anything about this important community.
This year, for the first time, the national snapshot of the official New Zealand Census is being supplemented with a survey of Kiwis living overseas.
So "check in" back home ... and make Every One Count! Fill in the Every One Counts survey* and you'll automatically go in the draw to win some fabulous prizes from the All Blacks and Team New Zealand.
And, tell your friends and family overseas. The more referrals you make, the more chances you'll have to win!
Who's behind Every One Counts
Every One Counts is organised by Kea - the Kiwi Expat Association.
Kea is an independent, non-profit organisation that brings together people with a passion for New Zealand, wherever they are in the world.
Wherever you live, Kea New Zealand can keep you connected, engaged and challenged. It's free to join the Kea community.
Every One Counts is also supported by a range of supporters from the public and private sectors.
Wednesday, March 15
Sunday, March 12
Bush in The City - Domain Auckland
Time has smoothed the once-stark ash collar and central scoria cone of the Domain's 50,000 year old crater, but both Maori and Pakeha always recognised its natural power.
Te Wherowhero, Waikato's great fighting chief, came to the hill called Pukekaroa to make peace with the feared Nga Puhi in the 1820's. And when Lieutenant Governor Hobson founded the city of Auckland with the Ngati Whatua in 1840, he reserved 200 acres around this same cone, it became the Auckland Domain, New Zealand's oldest park.
The Auckland Domain is the city's oldest park and is spacious and diverse. The 75 hectare park has been developed around the cone of an extinct volcano. The 'tuff rings' created by volcanic activity thousands of years ago can be seen in the land contours and forms a natural amphitheatre with about 10 hectares developed as first-class sports fields.
The park has the classic charm of formal gardens, green clearings edged by mature trees and an impressive statuary. Most pieces are in the formal gardens, including one of the most striking - a large free-form reflecting pool with three bronze sculptures. The central, male figure represents Auckland and the two females offer wisdom and 'fertility of the soil'.
Paths wind through native bush at its perimeter. Closer in, duck ponds mark the up-welling of the Domain's natural springs, and century-old trees shade numerous picnic spots. In summer heat, manicured playing fields sustain the city's oldest cricket traditions, while winter brings the vigour of rugby, league, and soccer.
Several of the outstanding trees in the lawn arboretum were seedlings from a nursery set up in the Domain in 1841 to grow and distribute European plants and trees to the whole of the city. Today, the nursery supplies plants for displays in the Winter Garden, and city parks.
Friday, March 10
New boss impressed from outset
New boss impressed from outset 09 March 2006
By SHARON MARRISA conversation with a cheerful caretaker helped Paul Ryan decide he wanted to be Hawera High School's next principal.
Mr Ryan came to look at the school last year and said, even though it was summer and he was only looking at buildings, the school had a nice feel to it.
"It sounds like a pretty neat community to live in, from what I've read, and the sort of place I'd enjoy working."
The 49-year-old was appointed to the role recently and will begin in May.
He comes from Auckland's Avondale College, a co-educational school with about 2600 students, where his main role is managing 565 year nines.
Mr Ryan and his wife Christine, who has been studying business, will return to Hawera in a few weeks to meet the school leadership team and house-hunt.
"I'll look to spend the first few weeks getting to know the school and the staff and getting alongside the students," he said. "I'll see how the place ticks and then I'll know what I want to do."
In a press release, Hawera Board of Trustees chairman Craig Stevenson said he was pleased with the appointment.
"Paul brings with him a wealth of experience and a good knowledge of the education sector, having taught for over 20 years in New Zealand schools."
Present principal Rob Hurley will resign after eight years to pursue business interests
By SHARON MARRISA conversation with a cheerful caretaker helped Paul Ryan decide he wanted to be Hawera High School's next principal.
Mr Ryan came to look at the school last year and said, even though it was summer and he was only looking at buildings, the school had a nice feel to it.
"It sounds like a pretty neat community to live in, from what I've read, and the sort of place I'd enjoy working."
The 49-year-old was appointed to the role recently and will begin in May.
He comes from Auckland's Avondale College, a co-educational school with about 2600 students, where his main role is managing 565 year nines.
Mr Ryan and his wife Christine, who has been studying business, will return to Hawera in a few weeks to meet the school leadership team and house-hunt.
"I'll look to spend the first few weeks getting to know the school and the staff and getting alongside the students," he said. "I'll see how the place ticks and then I'll know what I want to do."
In a press release, Hawera Board of Trustees chairman Craig Stevenson said he was pleased with the appointment.
"Paul brings with him a wealth of experience and a good knowledge of the education sector, having taught for over 20 years in New Zealand schools."
Present principal Rob Hurley will resign after eight years to pursue business interests
Kaitake Pa
Kaitake Pa dig reveals war site 09 March 2006
By HAYDEN O'NEILLPart of a sophisticated 1860s Maori trench built during the second Taranaki land war has been uncovered near Oakura.
Archaeologist Ivan Bruce discovered the trench, built for a surprise attack on British troops, while excavating a British blockhouse near Kaitake Pa.
"It is a stunning find, freakish," Mr Bruce said.
"We were expecting to find post holes, but we found a really technical piece of military design."
Designed to surprise British troops, the trench proved ineffective as Maori were outflanked by the British forces, Mr Bruce said.
The trench extends under the adjacent road, but will not be excavated in order to preserve the site.
Artefacts recovered from the site included musket balls, bullets, half a whisky bottle and the remains of a horse.
The battle for Kaitake Pa was crucial in the land war for the British troops, as the pa provided a safe passage north and south for Taranaki Maori.
Hans-Dieter Vader, who is working for Geometria, a Taranaki heritage management company, is using modern electronic surveying equipment on the site to create a computerised three-dimensional image of the trench.
"It is a good example of historical records not being totally accurate and not telling the whole story, " he said.
The trench would be carefully back-filled and would be returned to farm land within a few days to preserve this piece of history, Mr Bruce said.
By HAYDEN O'NEILLPart of a sophisticated 1860s Maori trench built during the second Taranaki land war has been uncovered near Oakura.
Archaeologist Ivan Bruce discovered the trench, built for a surprise attack on British troops, while excavating a British blockhouse near Kaitake Pa.
"It is a stunning find, freakish," Mr Bruce said.
"We were expecting to find post holes, but we found a really technical piece of military design."
Designed to surprise British troops, the trench proved ineffective as Maori were outflanked by the British forces, Mr Bruce said.
The trench extends under the adjacent road, but will not be excavated in order to preserve the site.
Artefacts recovered from the site included musket balls, bullets, half a whisky bottle and the remains of a horse.
The battle for Kaitake Pa was crucial in the land war for the British troops, as the pa provided a safe passage north and south for Taranaki Maori.
Hans-Dieter Vader, who is working for Geometria, a Taranaki heritage management company, is using modern electronic surveying equipment on the site to create a computerised three-dimensional image of the trench.
"It is a good example of historical records not being totally accurate and not telling the whole story, " he said.
The trench would be carefully back-filled and would be returned to farm land within a few days to preserve this piece of history, Mr Bruce said.
Big Weekend
Bed space tight for big weekend 10 March 2006
By ROCHELLE WESTBeds are at an absolute premium in Taranaki this weekend, as top-billing entertainment draws in the crowds from out of town.
Venture Taranaki is urging all accommodation providers around Taranaki to register their room availability to ensure no visitor is left without a bed.
Visitors with tickets to Phantom of the Opera superstar Michael Crawford, who will perform at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands on Saturday night, are staying in motels in central and south Taranaki, as beds run out in New Plymouth.
Tourism project manager Brad Monaghan, of Venture Taranaki, said a bus service from south and central Taranaki to the Crawford concert was expected to slightly ease congestion in New Plymouth, and visitors should consider the option of staying in Stratford and Hawera.
But accommodation in those centres is also getting tight.
Trish Dent, Stratford I-Site manager, said central Taranaki was very busy.
"The motels have mainly all gone. There is still the odd bed around. At Dawson Falls there are some units available and dots around with bed and breakfasts.
"We can definitely squeeze a few more in," she said.
In Hawera, South Taranaki District Council tourism and events manager, Fiona Greenhill, said her patch was also very busy.
"At least four of the motels are full on Saturday night. Others only have one or two rooms left. It is busy, but certainly people will find somewhere to stay," she said.
According to the information centre in New Plymouth, every motel and hotel room in the city is booked for Saturday night, although there were still rooms available at homestays.
A list of 260 private homestays were being contacted to see if any could help with accommodating the spill-over from commercial providers.
Other options people could consider included tent, caravan and campervan sites, which were still available in New Plymouth, an I-Site representative said.
Organisers of the Crawford concert are anticipating a crowd in excess of 10,000, with many fans travelling long distances to see the entertainer in his only New Zealand performance.
In addition, the inaugural Parihaka Peace Festival is running from today until Sunday, with renowned New Zealand artists such as Fat Freddy's Drop, Katchafire and Anika Moa set to pull more visitors into Taranaki, placing even greater pressure on Taranaki's commercial accommodation sector.
A shuttle service will be operating from the New Plymouth bus centre today, tomorrow and Sunday, and from the South Taranaki Information Centre today, to take people to Parihaka.
Adding to the accommodation availability squeeze was the usual increase in visitor numbers for Taranaki Anniversary Weekend, Mr Monaghan said.
"There will be large numbers of people coming from around New Zealand and even from Australia, so it is extremely important that anyone offering accommodation – from large hotels through to small B&Bs and homestays – is registered so that any extra demand can be forwarded to those who can help," he said.
By ROCHELLE WESTBeds are at an absolute premium in Taranaki this weekend, as top-billing entertainment draws in the crowds from out of town.
Venture Taranaki is urging all accommodation providers around Taranaki to register their room availability to ensure no visitor is left without a bed.
Visitors with tickets to Phantom of the Opera superstar Michael Crawford, who will perform at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands on Saturday night, are staying in motels in central and south Taranaki, as beds run out in New Plymouth.
Tourism project manager Brad Monaghan, of Venture Taranaki, said a bus service from south and central Taranaki to the Crawford concert was expected to slightly ease congestion in New Plymouth, and visitors should consider the option of staying in Stratford and Hawera.
But accommodation in those centres is also getting tight.
Trish Dent, Stratford I-Site manager, said central Taranaki was very busy.
"The motels have mainly all gone. There is still the odd bed around. At Dawson Falls there are some units available and dots around with bed and breakfasts.
"We can definitely squeeze a few more in," she said.
In Hawera, South Taranaki District Council tourism and events manager, Fiona Greenhill, said her patch was also very busy.
"At least four of the motels are full on Saturday night. Others only have one or two rooms left. It is busy, but certainly people will find somewhere to stay," she said.
According to the information centre in New Plymouth, every motel and hotel room in the city is booked for Saturday night, although there were still rooms available at homestays.
A list of 260 private homestays were being contacted to see if any could help with accommodating the spill-over from commercial providers.
Other options people could consider included tent, caravan and campervan sites, which were still available in New Plymouth, an I-Site representative said.
Organisers of the Crawford concert are anticipating a crowd in excess of 10,000, with many fans travelling long distances to see the entertainer in his only New Zealand performance.
In addition, the inaugural Parihaka Peace Festival is running from today until Sunday, with renowned New Zealand artists such as Fat Freddy's Drop, Katchafire and Anika Moa set to pull more visitors into Taranaki, placing even greater pressure on Taranaki's commercial accommodation sector.
A shuttle service will be operating from the New Plymouth bus centre today, tomorrow and Sunday, and from the South Taranaki Information Centre today, to take people to Parihaka.
Adding to the accommodation availability squeeze was the usual increase in visitor numbers for Taranaki Anniversary Weekend, Mr Monaghan said.
"There will be large numbers of people coming from around New Zealand and even from Australia, so it is extremely important that anyone offering accommodation – from large hotels through to small B&Bs and homestays – is registered so that any extra demand can be forwarded to those who can help," he said.
Parihaka
Celebrate international peace with song at Parihaka festival
24.01.06
In 1881 Maori prophets Te Whiti and Tohu ensured that Parihaka in Taranaki would hold a special place in New Zealand history. Parihaka will hold the inaugural Parihaka International Peace Festival on March 10-12. Dozens of top New Zealand acts will take the stage. Ticket prices are $125 for adults. One child under 13 is admitted free with each paying adult.
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In 1881 Maori prophets Te Whiti and Tohu ensured that Parihaka in Taranaki would hold a special place in New Zealand history. Parihaka will hold the inaugural Parihaka International Peace Festival on March 10-12. Dozens of top New Zealand acts will take the stage. Ticket prices are $125 for adults. One child under 13 is admitted free with each paying adult.
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Saturday, March 4
Tuturu mokai
Turuturumokai is the most impressive and well kept historical site in South Taranaki. Turuturumokai is an old Maori pa site and was occupied during the Taranaki Land Wars of the 1860’s. For a further introduction to history of the area don’t miss the Tawhiti Museum. Widely acclaimed as the best private museum in the country, Tawhiti Museum recreates many aspects of early life in South Taranaki from the Taranaki Land Wars to the struggles and set backs of an infant dairy industry. Life sized figures cast from real people are used extensively to provide a very real image offering a social perspective as well as a technological history
Manaia
Manaia A peaceful rural town with a population of around 1069, Manaia is situated on the coast at the foot of Mount Taranaki’s southern slopes. The town is a 10 minute drive northwest of Hawera and a one hour drive south of New Plymouth on Surf Highway 45. The octagonal town centre surrounds the Band Rotunda and from here you can choose roads leading to the mountain, the coast, Opunake or Hawera. Manaia is also fortunate enough to boast the largest export bakehouse in New Zealand. Yarrows is renowned for the export of frozen breads and pastries.
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Taranaki from Kaponga
North of Kaponga is the southern entrance to Egmont National Park. The road end at Dawson Falls has an excellent visitor centre which offers information on the history of the mountain, its flora and fauna, significant points of interest and where they can be found. Also situated at the road end is the Dawson Falls Tourist Lodge which was established in 1896. This lodge offers high quality accommodation and has a fully licensed restaurant. Kaponga is also home to the Hazelwood Horse Ornament Museum. This private collection of horse ornaments belongs to the Hazelwood family and includes a number of family heirlooms. Although there are no accommodation facilities available in Kaponga, visitors to the area are well served by both Konini Lodge and Dawson Falls Tourist Lodge on Mount Taranaki.
Thursday, March 2
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