About Us
Begun in 1976 by a group of local enthusiasts the association has as its objects:
- To create, cultivate and foster an interest in history.
- To collect, research and preserve items of historic interest.
- To search for, proclaim and research, sites, buildings and places of historical interest within the Districts.
- To arrange a programme of meetings and excursions for its members.
If you would like more information or to become involved in any of these activities please contact a committee member.
New members are always welcome and visitors are encouraged to join our meetings and activities.
Our activities for the next few months can be found in the Events Calendar section of this website.
Subscriptions are:
Individual $12 per annum.
Family $20 per annum.
Casual $3 per person, per meeting.
Programme
Tuesday, 9th August
Adrian Te Patau: "Parihaka: the story so far"
Time 8pm
Location: Stage Room, Community Hall
Tuesday 13th September
John Shanks: "How some young dreamers came up with an amazing heritage project - the story of the Tramway Historical Society"
Time 8pm
Location: Stage Room, Community Hall
Tuesday 11th October
Ralph Woodward: "Sixty-six years in the wool trade and too thick to get out"
Time 8pm
Location: Stage Room, Community Hall
Sunday 20th November
Field trip: A trip down the Kaipoi River on the MV Tuhoe
Details to follow later
Tuesday 14th February, 2012
Association Barbecue
Time 6 pm
Location: Charteris Bay Yacht Club
Followed by John Nimmo: "Scows: NZ's sea camels"