Archives For Whites Bay

New Zealand’s humble telegraph – a communication revolution

Department of Conservation —  27/08/2015

On 26 August 1866 the first telegraph line was laid between the North and the South Islands forever changing New Zealand and its relationship with the world.

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Leif Roy. Stage One, at Whites Bay outside of Blenheim. Photo: Caleb Smith ©

World’s top mountain bikers tackle top New Zealand trails

Department of Conservation —  06/04/2015

DOC’s Nydia Bay, Wakamarina and Mount Robertson tracks recently hosted 120 mountain bikers, including 25 of the world’s best, as they competed in the first New Zealand Enduro.

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