Turakina
Sheafs, cabers and tartan on show at Turakina Highland Games
Tartan, bagpipes, sheafs and cabers were out in force at the Turakina Highland Games, billed as New Zealand's longest-running such event. They're into their 160th year. Video, Audio
Sheafs, cabers and tartan on show at Turakina Highland Games
Tartan, bagpipes, sheafs and cabers were out in force at the Turakina Highland Games, billed as New Zealand's longest-running such event. They're into their 160th year.
AudioUnder FiveHundy: Turakina
Scottish settlers were so common in the small Whanganui settlement of Turakina that Gaelic was spoken on the streets up until the 1920s. Anglicans played "second fiddle" to Presbyterians in the town… Audio
Under FiveHundy: Turakina
Scottish settlers were so common in the small Whanganui settlement of Turakina that Gaelic was spoken on the streets up until the 1920s. Anglicans played "second fiddle" to Presbyterians in the town…
AudioTurakina Maori Girls College to shut
After 110 years of educating young Maori women, Turakina Maori Girls Boarding School will close its doors next week. Audio
Disappointment that Turakina school closed by Māori woman
It is disappointing and hurtful that the Turakina Maori Girls' College closure comes at the hands of a Māori woman, its board of trustees says.
Disappointment at Māori school closure decision
The Turakina Māori Girls' College Old Girls Association says the interim decision that the kura should close has come as a surprise.
Churches blamed for demise of Māori boarding schools
The Minister of Māori Development has come out swinging after an interim decision to close Turakina Māori Girls' College.
National and Labour MP in agreement over Turakina
With the future of a troubled boarding school hanging in the balance, the campaign to keep it open is gaining traction, with the district's mayor out in support, and a National and Labour MP in… Audio
