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The last train to Horrelville Station, c. 1954Drilling maize for cattle feed 150th anniversary celebrations, Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade, c.2020Kaiapoi War Memorial, Anzac Day, c.1931A group at Kairaki Beach, Christmas 1923Safe Community mural  Police & fire Service - Kaiapoi LibraryComon Inn, View Hill

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Welcome to Waimakariri Heritage, a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.

The vision is for our local community to share knowledge and to tell their stories about life in Waimakariri.

 

Waimakariri Libraries will continue to digitise archival assets for preservation and community access.

North Canterbury has a unique history and the site will enhance connections to our past, present and future.

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Blackwell's - after the earthquakeGeorge Clarke baker's vanMel Eaton, fuelled by curiosity, compassion and connection, 2025When The Seas Were Lavish 2Kaiapoi Library site view from Williams StreetSausage sizzle, 150th anniversary, Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade, c.2020Spark's - RangioraJack Crampton and Doug Cowan, c.1965Loburn, c.1912 Cookson Street, KaiapoiSeed family, c 1880Community Care Day, Rangiora, c. October 1981St Barnabas Church, WoodendThe FOXTON on Kaiapoi RiverRangiora Borough Council, c.1982High Street - ChristchurchGreetings from KaiapoiTransrail Coastal Pacific express arrives at Rangiora Station, 2000Annette (Nancy) HamiltonGreen as grass, Kate CairnsTransporting grain to Kaiapoi Wharf

Waimakariri

PO Box 386, Rangiora 7440

Ph: 0800 965 542

Email: library.heritage@wmk.govt.nz

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