70th Annual General MeetingRecently the Whakatane Historical Society held its 70th Annual General Meeting. Guest speaker was Society Patron, Emeritus Professor Dame Anne Salmond, who gave a very interesting address about her Grandfather James McDonald's involvement as...

Historical Tour of the Waimana / Taneatua Cemeteries - Sunday 20th NovemberJoin Robert Bruère for a field trip to visit the Waimana and Taneatua Cemeteries1:30pm: gather at the Whakatane War Memorial Hall2:00pm: meet at the Waimana Cemetery 185 Raroa Road,...

Field Trip to Ruatoki 10:00am Sunday 18th September Te Kai Whakaora (St Saviour’s Church) Tauarau Marae Ruatoki Mission House We are invited to attend the regular church service at Te Kai Whakaora (St Saviour’s)  at 10:00am Meet at 327 Ruatoki Valley Road, 9:45am...