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Mike Yardley: The cultural jewels of Greymouth

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Newstalk ZB,
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Sat, 24 Aug 2024, 12:52pm
Monumental Ancestor, Tūhuru, Pounamu Pathway. Photo / Mike Yardley
Monumental Ancestor, Tūhuru, Pounamu Pathway. Photo / Mike Yardley

Mike Yardley: The cultural jewels of Greymouth

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 24 Aug 2024, 12:52pm

"Enrobed by chiselled cliff tops, wild beaches and the serene Grey Valley, the West Coast’s biggest town of Greymouth is so much more than just a gateway to the region. Explorer Thomas Brunner named the river in honour Governor George Edward Grey, which also gave rise to the town’s name. The town centre is built on the site of the former Māori pa called Māwhera, which translates as 'wide spread river mouth’. The latest attraction in town that is the worth the trip alone is Pounamu Pathway – Māwhera."

Read Mike's full article here.

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