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The kauri trail in Northlands – a museum and an ancient buried forest

The kauri museum is north of Auckland at Matakohe. It is enroute to the Giant Kauri trees in Waipoua Forest on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. The award winning Kauri Museum tells the story of our pioneering settlers though the lens of the Kauri Industry. The museum specialises in the legacy of our Kauri Forests; specifically the strong durable timber and the highly prized Kauri Gum.

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Wellington’s international accessibility needs to improve: Mayor Justin Lester

The Mayor made this observation at the formal launch event of fifth India NZ Business Council (INZBC) Summit, which will be held on September 28, in Auckland, and will focus on aviation, tourism and technology. Addressing the gathering in the capital on August 7, the mayor while commenting on the need for Wellington to increase international linkage, noted, “ Singapore Airlines has done this through a link to Wellington via Melbourne but more would be better.

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