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Taranaki blog 27

The Passing of our Patron, Pat Cowan

We received the sad news over the weekend that our Patron Pat Cowan had passed away (pictured here with former Patrons Sir Ed Hillary and husband Arthur Cowan). A celebration...
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Omoana Bush Reserve Extended

What a great month it has been! With the opening of our new Purple Peak Curry Reserve at the end of February and, just in time for Easter, settlement is...
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Purple Peak Curry Reserve Opening

In glorious sunshine the 192ha Purple Peak Curry Reserve officially opened over the weekend, with over 120 people turning up to celebrate the launch and participate in guided walks.  ...
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Interest Peaks during ‘sneak preview’ walk in new reserve

Prior to the official opening of our new Purple Peak Curry Reserve in February next year, members of the public had an opportunity to join esteemed Banks Peninsula botanist Hugh...
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Interest Peaks during ‘sneak preview’ walk in new reserve

Prior to the official opening of our new Purple Peak Curry Reserve in February next year, members of the public had an opportunity to join esteemed Banks Peninsula botanist Hugh...
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A Sad but Fond Farewell to Arthur Blair Cowan MBE

Kua hinga te totara i te wao nui a Tane The totara has fallen in the forest of Tane The funeral of our beloved Patron and founding Trustee Arthur Cowan...

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