The history and identity of the Horowhenua coastal town of Foxton is intrinsically linked to the Manawatu River. It was once a bustling port town, with ships loaded with flax, timber and other goods travelling down the river and out to markets in Wellington and beyond. While coastal shipping had largely ceased by the early 20th century, the wharf and the river that it served, was an integral part of the town’s identity and economy.However, today, the lower loop of the once bustling Manawatu River is a polluted, weed-infested lagoon, which locals are urged not to come into contact with, let alone swim in. The story of how Foxton lost Piriharakeke (literally, [the river] that flax clings to) is directly linked to the environmental history of the Manawatu region as a whole.
The history and identity of the Horowhenua coastal town of Foxton is intrinsically linked to the Manawatu River. It was once a bustling port town, with ships loaded with flax, timber and other goods travelling down the river and out to markets in Wellington and beyond. While coastal shipping had largely ceased by the early 20th century, the wharf and the river that it served, was an integral part of the town’s identity and economy.
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I’m going to feed Ikaroa a few at a time I want them to actually take some time to read them I’ll store the info in here but definitely hit the spot before the first I’m also transferring stuff over to me from you and I’ve just started an Instagram page as well so will be feeding the both of them before the 1st if we have to move we’re prepared thanku so much♥️🌹
On Wed, 9 Sep 2020 at 12:42 PM, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch wrote:
> > > > > > > Pam Vernon posted: “The history and identity of the Horowhenua coastal > town of Foxton is intrinsically linked to the Manawatu River. It was once a > bustling port town, with ships loaded with flax, timber and other goods > travelling down the river and out to markets in Wellingt” > > > >
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Ikaroa? Where is that Joelene? 🙂 Glad the info is being shared. Awesome. And yes the 1st seems to be the date doesn’t it? Must get myself organized! ❤
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