Milestone reached for country's only traditional Māori garden
Ngāti Wairere historian, Wiremu Puke, says the garden is the equivalent of an ancient school of learning. Puke said Te Parapara was designed with the intention of providing the Hamilton Gardens’ visitors with a multi-sensory learning experience. Walking through the garden people can see, touch, hear, and taste local history. “If there’s anything Covid-19 has taught us, it’s that we need to return to our roots, to understand them, and to celebrate them.” Named for an ancient pā once located on the site of Hamilton Gardens, Te Parapara is a celebrated attraction. The garden ...
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