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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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From the air 4 - RangioraKaiapoi Railway Station, c.1908Trevor Inch Memorial Library dedication plaque, 3 October 2025Alfred Hunnibell admiring one of his many apple trees in his orchard, c1940sSt Mary and St Francis de Sales, RangioraKaiapoi from the air, 1953Cust SchoolLouis Wakeman, North Canterbury fencing owner/contractor, 202487 Church Street -  RangioraTerrtitorials leaving for camp. Lorries lined up before the departure for RangioraHorse and rider at Woodend BeachDesk belonging to Major General Sir Howard Kippenberger at the Rangiora MuseumNorth Canterbury Electric Power Board, c.1964Northern Agricultural & Pastoral Association Show grand parade, 2012The Ascension of King Charles III is commemorated by an oak treeA replica Spitfire flies over the unveiling of the Loburn War Memorial, 2025Official opening of temporary shops - High Street, RangioraAshley Community church, AshleyWeka Pass Railway souvenirFerry Cutting - Hanmer SpringsBill Bell's new jet boat, 1964

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PO Box 386, Rangiora 7440

Ph: 0800 965 542

Email: library.heritage@wmk.govt.nz

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