‘Whanganui’ Stories
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Whanganui is located on the South Taranaki Bight, close to the mouth of the Whanganui River. It is 200 kilometres north of Wellington. Most of the town lies on the river’s northwestern bank, although some suburbs are located on the opposite side of the river. Today Wanganui and the Whanganui River provide a home for [...]
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The Whanganui District was first settled by Maori, who were attracted by the Whanganui River in its sheltered fertile valley with an abundant food supply. Flowing 290 kilometres, the river starts high up on Mt Tongariro in the centre of the North Island, moving down towards Wanganui via Taumarunui before it reaches the beautiful Tasman [...]
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