Whanganui Chronicle

Restored signs point way to revitalise­d Raetihi

- Staff Reporter news@whanganuic­hronicle.co.nz

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LOW PRICE The sign and plough which welcome visitors to Raetihi has been restored by the Waimarino Volunteer Rural Fire Force.

“The sign and the plough are symbols of both Raetihi’s Maori and agricultur­al heritage and a symbolic beginning to the township’s revitalisa­tion,” said brigade community liaison officer John Chapman.

The Raetihi Revitalisa­tion is being undertaken by the Raetihi Forum which includes the fire brigade along with the Uenuku Charitable Trust, Ngati Rangi, the Raetihi Charitable Trust, the Ruapehu Hub and Raetihi Promotions.

Robert Williams, apotoro at the Raetihi Ratana Church, gave a blessing during the reinstalla­tion.

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?? ?? Waimarino Volunteer Rural Fire Force members Pete Pehi (left) and John Chapman (right) install the restored Raetihi sign and plough.
Waimarino Volunteer Rural Fire Force members Pete Pehi (left) and John Chapman (right) install the restored Raetihi sign and plough.
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The sign before restoratio­n.
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