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The West Coast town that got a new pub light after 150 years

The West Coast town that got a new pub light after 150 years
5 May, 2021 12:55 AM
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A close up of the pub light. Photo / Supplied
The West Coast town of Reefton - the first place in New Zealand to be lit by electricity - has a new pub light for its 150th birthday.
The lantern-shaped light with gold lettering was formally opened yesterday by the mayor of Buller, Jamie Cleine, outside Wilson's Hotel, which has been pouring drinks since 1873.
Gwen Gardner, a fourth generation resident of Reefton and driving force behind the project, cut the ribbon to "go down in history" as one local put it.

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