16 Jun 2023
West Coast Liquid Gold
Dairying on the West Coast began as early as 1868, and has since evolved into a multi-billion dollar export industry, employing large numbers of local West Coasters in production and processing. This blog provides a brief overview of the evolution of this important local industry.
14 Jun 2023
Wildfoods Adventures 2023
A first-time experience of someone who has never attended a Hokitika Wildfoods Festival ever in his life.
22 Sep 2022
Breaking Gold
Leo Edward Morland: The man who almost got away with one of the largest gold thefts in New Zealand history.
05 Jul 2022
Lord of the Seals
When the General Grant sank to the bottom of the ocean, James Teer led the remaining survivors on the harsh Auckland Islands. Our story tells the tale of his life, his work, and how he fared on the island for over 18 months.
26 May 2022
Lungs of the Community
Once described as the ‘lungs of the community’, Cass Square was the entertainment, sporting and gathering hub for the Hokitika community and visitors.
29 Apr 2022
Ngā Tāne o Parihaka
This is a story of the Parihaka men who were illegally arrested and transported from Taranaki to Hokitika in 1880 without trial.
25 Apr 2022
A Journey of Faith
This story captures The Sisters of Mercy’s journey and early days in Hokitika, New Zealand.
