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Stories tagged with "History"

Generous $20,000 Donation Unlocks Historic Taranaki Gazettes Online

A $20,000 donation from local residents has enabled the digitisation of 178 issues of the Taranaki Gazette, now searchable online through Puke Ariki.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Hospital Milestone

Time capsule buried to mark completion of Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing

A time capsule containing medical equipment, photos, and historic items has been buried outside the new East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital to mark its completion.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Heritage Funding

Inglewood's historic St Andrew's Church secures $100k heritage grant

Inglewood's historic St Andrew's Church is set to undergo a $4.2 million restoration and earthquake-strengthening project, aided by a $100,000 grant from NPDC.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Heritage Restoration

Photos: Taranaki Cathedral remediation project targets 2028 reopening

The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary is undergoing a major earthquake strengthening project with plans to fully reopen in May 2028.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Historic Find

Historical Time Capsule Discovered During Metro Plaza Demolition in New Plymouth

Demolition workers at Metro Plaza have uncovered a historic time capsule containing an old newspaper, a list of names, and a Devon Hotel menu.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

In Memoriam

Taranaki's Last World War II Veteran Ron Bingham Dies Aged 104

Ronald John 'Ron' Bingham, Taranaki's last surviving World War II veteran, has passed away peacefully at the age of 104.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Park History

Photos: Pukekura Park marks 150 years since opening

Pukekura Park celebrates its history and growth from a modest 12-hectare block in 1876 to a 52-hectare sanctuary in the centre of New Plymouth.

Tony Skilling3 months ago