by Larry Eade | Sep 6, 2024 | History
Significant Māori sites in the Cape Foulwind area The Cape Foulwind to Okari area was a key stopping point on the ancient pounamu (greenstone) trading route down the West Coast. • Kawau point – At the western end of Carters Beach, the old trail led up on to the...
by Larry Eade | Apr 15, 2024 | History
Although the Cape Foulwind railway was built for the transport of granite rock from the quarries at the Cape to Westport for harbour construction, it was also very useful for some other industries that had developed. From 1886 timber and flax mills used rail...
by Larry Eade | Apr 15, 2024 | History
Kawatiri Coastal Trail ON TRACK: MAHUIKA OF THE KAWATIRI By Stu Henley Not many local people have heard of Hoani Mahuika, but this Māori chief lived at the Kawatiri for 75 years and played an important role in Westport’s early development. Hoani Mahuika...
