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Ruamahanga River

Wairarapa’s largest river comes alive in new film

A 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.

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Wilde on the Ruamahanga

Alan 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.

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Ko Ruamāhanga te awa. Giving voice to the river

Local 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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Dunvegan Calling

Opaki School student volunteers plant over 200 native trees in a lowland native forest block on Dunvegan Station, owned by Mike Wyeth.

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Mokomoko Field Trip

The Ruamahanga Restoration Trust recently teamed up with Mokomoko to sponsor a very special student field trip to the river, organised by Mokomoko CCEM Program Coordinator, Sam Ludden.

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