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Arowhenua memorial

Arowhenua memorial

The First World War Māori memorial at Arowhenua is ornately carved from Ōamaru stone. It has strong associations with the Rātana Church, the symbols of which (star and crescent) can be seen at the apex.

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Photograph by Jock Phillips

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John Wilson. 'South Canterbury region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/south-canterbury-region/4/1