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‘Hapanga’ mural by Rawinia Le Noel, 2021 Plyboard, Acrylic 1200×1200 Hapanga’ is located on the foreshore of the southern side of the Hokianga Harbour, near Motukiore where I was raised. This image is of a memory of my mum Te Aroha (in blue), her sister Myrtle and niece Anna out fishing on the Hokianga harbour […]
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‘Hapu: Ngahengahe/ Te Ihutai’ by Anne (Ani) Taylor Plyboard, Acrylic 1200×1200 Ko Maramarua te Maunga Ko Perunui te Awa Ko Motukiore te Marae Ko Te Ngahengahe te Hapu The world view of a humble perspective. Motukiore is enriched with history that includes, an abstract lens of taiao, and elements of whakapapa. Hinenui Te Po –
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‘A Thousand Tears’ by Mark Lester Plyboard, Acrylic 1200×1200 A Millenia agoKupe arrivedWith his bride,Kuramarotineand his Taniwhato AotearoaTe Hokianga-nui-a-KupeThen he sailed away back to Hawaiiki,and his wife Kuramarotine,in the form of a Puriri Tree,on top of te maunga Whakarongorua,waited patiently for his return,and cried a thousand tears year after yearWaiting for Kupe to return to
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Trail art Horeke Art Exhibition The Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail offers an opportunity to cycle through communities rich with culture and shared histories, and pass areas of significant sites, events and locations encountered on the ride. There are QR codes on the artworks on the trail to download the information for
Trail stories The Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail offers an opportunity to cycle through communities rich with culture and shared histories, and pass areas of significant sites, events and locations encountered on the ride. The Trust has captured some of these important stories reflecting the people and places nearby to the cycle trail
Trail status Keep up to date with the latest news and information about the trail, including maintenance, closures and detours. Planning makes the adventure more fun! April 2026 Temporary Detour Notice – Kaikohe to Ōkaihau Section – After ANZAC A temporary detour will be in place after ANZAC on the trail near
A funky country store in a funky country town.
We have an eclectic mix of old and new crafts form local artists, traditional sweets, honey tastings, homemade soaps and preserves.
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Perfectly situated on Paihia’s waterfront in the stunning Bay of Islands, Zane Grey’s Restaurant and Bar celebrates everything there is to love about Northland. The ultimate in choice with casual all-day dining at The Dock or refined evening dining within The Aquarium.
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Expansive sub-tropical gardens and extensive guest facilities at our Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands enhance the welcoming atmosphere of this resort-style hotel. Conveniently located in Paihia
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The Pou Herenga Tai | Twin Coast Cycle Trail is a big part of life for a Kaikohe school – for recreation, education and a whole lot of fun. The tumuaki (principal) Marea Timoko shares the story. Up in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe offers total te reo Māori me
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