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'Not in our backyard': Old trains dumped in North Island town

'Not in our backyard thank you very much'. Taumaranui locals want to know why disused trains from Auckland have been dumped in their town. The unwanted Auckland carriages were surplus to requirement when the Super City got new commuter trains, and the old ones have been left to fall into disrepair in the central North Island town. Some of the windows have been smashed, and they've been used as a canvas for graffiti, leaving an eyesore in the town. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham and cam...
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Auckland heritage railway makes plans for steam trains into downtown Waiuku

Te Ao Te Ao - Māori News speaks with Roimata Minhinnick about teaming up with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway to bring Tāiki the steam engine to life for the whole whānau to enjoy. Piling the bridge has been estimated at $625,000 and there are already plans being drawn for a reserve terminus. Waiuku subdivision representative Sharlene Druyven said few people realised how much the railway contributed to the area’s economy. “Thousands of people visit the area, bringing their tourist dolla...
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Ōrāpōta!!! Auckland iwi launch 111-year-old steam train for Matariki

Kawe Roes13:12, Jun 29 2021 KAWE ROES/STUFF Tamariki and mokopuna of Ngāti Te Ata perform a mihi whakatau for Tāiki’s launch at Matariki. At 111-years-old its not often you get gifted another name to use, but that’s what happen to the Ww 480 steam engine being named Tāiki​ by the local iwi of Waiuku to celebrate at Matariki​ time. Ngāti Te Ata​ and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway​ have teamed up to celebrate Te Mātahi o Te Tau (the Māori New Year) differently with Waiuku iwi an...
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