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Te Rau o Te Aroha Maori Battalion Hall, Palmerston North

Te Rau o Te Aroha Maori Battalion Hall, Palmerston North

This building, designed by John Scott and opened in 1964, blends Māori and Pākehā design elements. Adelaide Poananga, a 20th-century leader of Rangitāne, was one of those who pushed for the construction of this landmark building.

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Mason Durie and Meihana Durie. 'Rangitāne', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rangitane/3/3