Ruamahanga, A River’s Journey
27 October 2026We have received some cancellations and bookings are open again. Join us for a special screening of our short documentary. Followed by a Q&A with Ruud Kleinpaste.
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Ruamahanga, A River’s Journey
28 October 2026BOOKED OUT. Join us for a special screening of our short documentary. Followed by a Q&A with Ruud Kleinpaste.
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Wairarapa’s largest river comes alive in new film
18 December 2025A respected television personality and environmentalist stars in a film exploring the life of Wairarapa’s largest river. Ruud Kleinpaste is the show host of A River's Journey (working title), taking viewers along the Ruamāhanga River from source to sea and uncovering fascinating discoveries along the way.
Wilde on the Ruamahanga
14 November 2023Alan Wilde has a bold vision to see the entire length of the Ruamahanga River planted in native trees. His passion is evident as he points out the areas on his 14 hectare farm that he single-handedly planted in native trees.
Ko Ruamāhanga te awa. Giving voice to the river
13 September 2023Local archivist and historian Gareth Winter undertook a hikoi down the Ruamāhanga from the heights of the Tararua Range all the way to its outlet at Lake Onoke. Gareth continues to research the history of the Ruamāhanga and has kindly agreed to share a short precis of his much-anticipated planned book about his incredible and very personal journey along the length of the river.
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