Music was the constant companion as memories were shared and tears shed as Mawhitiwhiti Kanihi pa was farewelled at the weekend in a style befitting one of Taranaki's most heralded dance floors.
A regular show band haunt, the rimu floorboards of the affectionately known 'big room' are making way for a multi-purpose cultural hub.
Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along to the poroporaki or farewell.
