view gallery SE10.9 km | Wheriko (Jericho) Anglican Church - Parewanui, New Zealand in This Old Church Te Wheriko (Jericho) Church at Parewanui was consecrated by the Reverend Richard Taylor in 1862. Taylor had been an Anglican missionary to the Maori population in the Whanganui and Rangitikei areas from 1843. posted by: waiiti20 location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 07/24/2016 last visited: 03/18/2024 |
view gallery E11.6 km | St Andrews Church Bell Tower - Bulls, New Zealand in Bell Towers A small bell tower located behind St Andrews Anglican Church in Bulls. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/14/2010 last visited: 01/30/2016 |
view gallery N11.7 km | Welcome to Turakina. Rangitikei. New Zealand. in Artistic Welcome Signs Turakina is a small village in the western Rangitikei district with a Maori name and yet it has distinct Scottish feel to it. The welcome sign combines Maori and Scottish traditions, cleverly joining Maori designs with a Scottish tartan pattern. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/01/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery E11.9 km | Bulls Water Tower. Rangitikei. New Zealand. in Water Towers Looking like a huge UFO, the Bulls water tower is a well known landmark near SH1 through the central North Island. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/18/2010 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
view gallery N12.1 km | Historic Horse Water Trough. Turakina. New Zealand. in Historic Upping Stones, Hitching Posts, and Carriage Blocks An historic horse water trough stands in a roadside park in this picturesque small town of Turakina. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/07/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery E14.5 km | St Martin's Church, Greatford. North Is. New Zealand. in This Old Church Standing in the fields between the main trunk railway and the main road the charming St Martin's Church, built in 1882, is an enchanting sight from State Highway 1. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/28/2009 last visited: 08/10/2018 |
view gallery S16.1 km | Punga and Paua Street Signs. Tangimoana. Nth Is. New Zealand. in Your Name Here In the small seaside community of Tangimoana you can find our Profile names Punga and Paua. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/23/2008 last visited: 12/05/2009 |
view gallery SE16.3 km | Garden of Legs. Sanson. New Zealand. in Junk Design Houses An interesting little house with some luscious-looking legs blooming in the front garden!
The legs have since been pruned a little, but all sorts of new things keep blossoming as time goes by. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/07/2008 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
view gallery SE16.6 km | 1950 - Cornerstone on Church converted to Cafe. Sanson. New Zealand. in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones A corner stone on a converted church in Sanson is dated 1950. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/19/2010 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
view gallery SE17.1 km | St Thomas. Sanson. Rangitikei. New Zealand. in This Old Church The beautiful old Anglican church of St Thomas stands on the corner of Main Street, Sanson. There is a monthly service at 9.30am on the fourth Sunday and a Carol Service on Christmas Eve. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/19/2010 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
view gallery SE21.6 km | Rongotea Volunteer Fire Brigade. in Firehouses A small band of dedicated volunteers man the Rongotea Fire Station in the Manawatu countryside. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/01/2011 last visited: 02/01/2011 |
view gallery NW22.4 km | Marangai Blockhouse. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Military Installations The Marangai Blockhouse was built in the response to the growing threat from the Maori warrior chief and his army who were steadily advancing on the Wanganui from the Taranaki. It was designed to withstand a 24hr seige. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/08/2009 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery SE22.5 km | 1231 Mt Stewart Marker. North Is. New Zealand. in Australia/NZ Benchmarks A geodetic survey mark beneath the trig on Mt Stewart, 19 km north-west of Palmerston North and 6 km south-east of Sanson. It was named after early surveyor John Tiffin Stewart, who chose the site for the station. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/14/2010 last visited: 04/11/2010 |
view gallery NE23.3 km | St Johns Anglican Church - Parish of Rangitikei, New Zealand in Anglican and Episcopal Churches A beautiful old country church which contains the grave of Bishop Octavius Hadfield who came out to NZ as a young man and missionary not really expecting to live a long life yet living 91 years, married and had a family, many who are also buried here posted by: waiiti20 location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/16/2016 last visited: 12/16/2016 |
view gallery NE27.8 km | Latitude 40 South - Hunterville, North Island, New Zealand in Great Lines of Earth A road sign informing motorists they have passed the 40 degrees South latitude. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/17/2011 last visited: 12/30/2022 |
view gallery E28 km | Feilding Clock Tower. Manawatu. New Zealand. in Town Clocks The iconic Clock Tower, a familiar landmark, stands in the Square in the center of Feilding. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/07/2008 last visited: 06/10/2016 |
view gallery E28.2 km | The Stockman, Feilding. New Zealand. in Silhouette Public Art Sculptures The Stockman with his horse and dogs is depicted in a flat sculpture standing high above the street outside the Saleyards in Feilding. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/16/2010 last visited: 10/18/2010 |
view gallery NW28.6 km | Durie Hill Memorial Tower Lookout. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Look-Out Towers This Memorial Tower Lookout was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 11/15/2018 last visited: 11/15/2018 |
view gallery NW28.6 km | Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand. in World War I Memorials and Monuments This Memorial Tower was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/31/2008 last visited: 10/19/2015 |
view gallery NW28.6 km | Durie Hill Elevator Shaft and Tunnel. Wanganui. New Zealand. in New Zealand Historic Places The Durie Hill Elevator, built to provide transport to and from Durie Hill in Wanganui, is a rare and innovative example of public transport.
Built in 1919, it is the only earthbound elevator in New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/30/2008 last visited: 01/31/2013 |
view gallery NW29 km | High Flood Level - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in High Level Marks This high flood level mark on the pillar of the Victoria Street Bridge indicates the height of the Whanganui River on May 25, 1904. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery NW29.1 km | Bearing. Wanganui Riverside. New Zealand. in Abstract Public Sculptures Carved into a huge stainless-steel sphere is a deep fissure that follows the route of the Whanganui River, a sculpture by David McCracken. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/09/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery NW29.1 km | P.S Waimarie - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Scenic Boat Rides The P.S Waimarie, a century paddle steamer, departs from Moutoa Quay for tours of the historically significant Whanganui River. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: 03/19/2013 |
view gallery NW29.1 km | Jolt Coffee House - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Independent Coffee Shops Jolt Coffee House is cool little independent shop where you're sure to get a great cup of brew every time! posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery NW29.1 km | Bastia Hill Water Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Water Towers An historic landmark of the city of Wanganui, the 44.5 metre water tower stands high on Bastia Hill. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/07/2011 last visited: 08/06/2013 |
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