Te piti Manawat Gorge: Te Au-rere-a-te-tonga A history

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Te piti Manawat Gorge Te Au-rere-a-te-tonga is a celebration of the natural, physical and spiritual elements of one of New Zealands special places. The Manawat Gorge lies between the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges of the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, linking the Manawat to its west with the Hawkes Bay region to its east. Through Te piti runs the Manawat River. This book explores all dimensions of Te piti, from the way it formed naturally, to its occupants past and present, and including non-human organisms and humans alike to how it has been modified over time for the benefit of the people of the region and wider New Zealand. Detailed maps, historic photographs and reproductions of documents as well as a host of contemporary images complement a rich text woven by the threads of more than 15 contributors. The journey of producing this book has been long and required huge commitment over the past seven years to get the book to the presses. During that time, much has been revealed and is now documented here in this beautiful publication and we can rest comfortably knowing that the information can be cherished by future generations. It is a true testament to all those who have played a role in its production. Coinciding with the completion of this book, and arguably in perfect sequence, a major storm event in 2017 resulted in the permanent closure of the road in 2018, drawing an end to an era for transport through Te piti as we have known it for just over 100 years.

Author Bio

Michele Frey is an Environmental Consultant. This is her fourth publication and one of which she is immensely proud. She is particularly passionate about Te piti, having explored it over the past 15 years. She was humbled by the generosity and enthusiasm of all those who committed their time and shared their information to help her to bring this in-depth chronicle of Te piti to fruition.