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Our Town

Historic property remains prime real estsate

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The Ray White office building stands pride of place on the corner of Waiuku’s Queen and Bowen Streets, being one of the township’s original buildings...

The Kentish an NZ Icon

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The father of Waiuku’s colonial history is a man who emigrated from Kent in England in the first half of the 19th century. His...

On the road as usual

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At 80 most people would be well into retirement but not GRAHAM DICKEY, owner and managing director of Waiuku-based haulage company, Knight & Dickey, one...

Township prospers

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After the influence of traders plying the Awaroa portage on their way to Onehunga via the Manukau Harbour, European settlers saw opportunities to bring their expertise.

SPECIAL BOND

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In last month’s column I covered my early years living in Tuakau and I’ve had a great email response as well as several telephone...

Now and then and back again

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Much like the winding river which runs through it – or near enough! – Tuakau has more than just a few twists in its...

Our Tuakau…Today and tomorrow

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Tuakau is an awesome place to settle in. During the 24 years I have lived here, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to move

Remarkable History Told

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When the new Ngai Tai E Rua Marae whare moe in Tuakau was formally dedicated in April this year it was as if the...

Back to the Future

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In 2014, Rural Living profiled one of our region’s most interesting history buffs. While a few more years may have been added to Tuakau’s history...

Down Tuakau’s memory lane

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I read recently how the ‘powers that be’ predict Tuakau will become the area’s biggest town before too long. This made me recall growing...
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