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Back in the swing of things: Te Arai swing bridge repair reconnects Manutūkē community

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The Manutūkē community have walked down memory lane to celebrate the reopening of the Te Arai swing bridge that connects their township.

The footbridge has been a special feature of Manutūkē for generations and is unique to Tairāwhiti.

It had been out of action for six months after a tree came down, damaging parts of the bridge.

Reverend Barry Ria, of Rongowhakaata iwi, reopened the repair...


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