Aramoana Historic Woolshed
The historic woolshed is 100 years old. The Aramoana Station Woolshed was built by the McHardy Family and used by surrounding stations to ship wool to the Port of Napier. The Woolshed is a fantastic example of early sheep farming in New Zealand and is in the process of being painted, re-roofed, and renovated for the future. It is hoped that this magnificent building of historic importance to the area. Rod Hansen from DOC have used it for visiting groups to the Marine Reserve and Ouepoto Wetlands.
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve Celebration
The Department of Conservation and the Te Angiangi Marine Reserve Advisory Committee had much pleasure in celebrating 10 years of achievements. A Powhiri mihi whakatu was held at the Aramoana Station woolshed on the foreshore where there were invited speakers, followed by a barbeque breakfast. The renovations to the Woolshed by the Shoal Beach Development company have been completed with restoration, painting, and a large hall area for education groups. The woolshed has been preserved as a working woolshed and the McHardy family are gathering historical photos for display.
The Wellington International Ukelele Concert
People from Central Hawke's Bay enjoyed the Aramoana Woolshed concert which was held to raise money for books in a Central Hawke's Bay School.
