Tag: Historic Places Hawke’s Bay

“TUTIRA, THE LEGACY OF WILLIAM GUTHRIE SMITH SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2015” Historic Places Hawke’s Bay Heritage Coach Tour

The Coach departs from
Havelock North: Martin Place at 11:30 am
Taradale: Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester Street at 12:05 am
Returning by 5:00 pm.
Cost : $35.00 Per person for members of Historic Places Hawke’s Bay
$45 per person for non members (or $35.00 if you join HPHB on the day).
Further enquiries: Philip Irwin, 8700513 or Susan Lopdell, 8446697

TUTIRA, THE LEGACY OF WILLIAM GUTHRIE SMITH
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2015

A remarkable New Zealander, a remarkable legacy. William Herbert Guthrie Smith died on the 4th July 1940 and is buried at Tutira. He left the 2000 acres that remained of the station in trust to the New Zealand public as an educational and recreational reserve. Spread over 90 hectares in rolling Hawke’s Bay hill country and overlooking the picturesque Lake Tutira, is the Guthrie Smith Arboretum.

The afternoon’s programme will involve a talk by one of the Trustees, visiting the Homestead garden, the 1950 Tutira Church, “the Hangar”, providing an interesting backdrop of bush to the homestead, and time to wander over some of the trails.

Annual General Meeting – September 6th 2015

The Historic Places Hawke's Bay Annual General Meeting will be held at Kohupatiki Marae, Kohupatiki Road (off Farndon Road), Clive on Sunday September 6th 2015 at 1.45pm.

AGM

Any enquiries to the Secretary, Philip Irwin, phone 870 0513.

Waimarama History Tour – Sunday 17th May 2015

This is a rerun of the successful trip we ran two years ago. If you were unlucky enough to miss out on the day or heard about it too late here is your opportunity to catch up on the history of Waimarama and the scenic and historic Hakikino Conservation Reserve. The tour will be led by local resident and kaumatua, Robert MacDonald who will meet us in Havelock North. There will also be input from Pat Parsons and Rose Mohi.

Hakikino is the 15th century ancestral site occupied by the ancestors of the Waimarama Maori people situated on private property near Waimarama. We will traverse the archaeological remains of the ancient village, and visit protected wet-lands sheltering native eels. Robert will also acquaint us with local Maori myths, legends and custom. We will also be visiting historic sites in Waimarama. A box lunch will be served at Hakikino.

Click on the link below for details:

WAIMARAMA HISTORY TOUR SUNDAY 17 MAY 2015

“EXPLORE THE NAPIER-TAIHAPE ROAD SUNDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2014” Historic Places Hawke’s Bay Heritage Tour

This trip will take in historic sites on the Taihape Road as far as Kuripapango. Along the way we will visit The Church of St John at Omahu, Waiwhenua homestead, established by Horace Shield , and Tunanui, originally the home of Major General Sir Andrew Russell.
The tour will be led by local historian, Pat Parsons who was a contributor to the history of the area, “West to the Annie”. Pat will be pointing out a number of sites of historical interest along the way.
Morning and afternoon tea and a light picnic lunch will be provided. There will be an opportunity for a short walk from the lunch venue so come prepared for a day in the country.

Brochure can be downloaded from the following link:  COACH TOUR FLYER -TAIHAPE FINAL FINAL (more…)