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Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne

From Nine To Noon, 11:45 am today
The warrior pou stands at the corner of State Highway 1 and the road to Ruapekapeka, between Hukerenui and Towai. The interpretation panel and canon are on the site of the British camp at Ruapekapeka. The canon points directly at the pa on the skyline.

Photo: Supplied by Kennedy Warne

Kennedy has been to visit the site of the final battle of Ruapekapeka, he'll talk about the New Year's Day sand sculputures at Matapouri, and he's reflecting on the joy of kingfishers.

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