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Echoes of yesteryear at historic Hawke’s Bay home, Oruawharo 23 February 2016

Echoes of yesteryear at historic Hawke’s Bay home, Oruawharo

When we hear the term ‘tucked away,’ it often suggests something in a special place as perhaps with a ‘secret garden.’

Waikato Christmas meeting 2015 15 February 2016

Waikato Christmas meeting 2015

Some photos from the 2015 Christmas meeting

Hawkes Bay Branch Mystery Coach Tour 19 October 2015

Hawkes Bay Branch Mystery Coach Tour

Mystery tour proves a winner for history group

A recent mystery coach trip by Hawke’s Bay Founders opened their eyes to the attractive scenery and welcoming farm environs that exist on our region’s doorstep.

High accolade for Founders leader 9 September 2015

High accolade for Founders leader

At a recent meeting of Founders, Hawkes Bay Branch, Mrs Nanette Roberts was presented with an Honorary Life Membership of the New Zealand Founders Society in recognition of her outstanding services to the local branch and nationally.
Commemoration of First Ships to Taranaki 26 August 2015

Commemoration of First Ships to Taranaki

A ceremony to unveil a plaque commentating the arrival of the first 6 ships to Taranaki was held on 6th August 2015.

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