1439 days ago

Flashback Friday: The Sign of the Takahe

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming evident as the work progresses. January 09, 1940.

Photo 3: Night Study Of The Sign Of The Takahe - The architectural beauty of the completed Sign of the Takahe road house on Cashmere hills is shown to full advantage in this photograph, which was taken by moonlight at a late hour. May 20, 1949.

Photos from The Press archives.

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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
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  • 57% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    57% Complete
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    0.7% Complete
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Riddle time: Because lawn mowing can wait!

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George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soft drinks.

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