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Pounamu Pathway

 


So recently in Greymouth a new building was finished and opened for international and national tourists. The Pounamu Pathway partnered up with the well known WETA Workshop to create a cultural experience through digital technology to show off the West Coast's culture of Maori legends, settlements, battles, explorers, traders and pioneers. It's all about the history.


There are also similar centres in Haast, Hokitika and Westport which are all linked together. 

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doodles n daydreams said…
It certainly looks impressive, we'll have to visit next time we're over.
25 January 2024 at 16:24
Iris Flavia said…
Oh, I would love to visit and learn!
25 January 2024 at 17:50
Fun60 said…
What a good way to celebrate your history.
25 January 2024 at 20:07
At Home In New Zealand said…
What a great idea. I would love to see more of these types of places around the country, where we can go to learn our local histories :)
25 January 2024 at 20:29
gz said…
I hope I can get to see that. I have seen Weta Worship's work in Omaka by Blenheim and it is good
25 January 2024 at 20:56
roentare said…
Such an incredible design there
25 January 2024 at 21:13
Tigger's Mum said…
I love the carvings. Another place I would like to see finished is the new Paparoa National Park Building at Punakaiki on the West Coast highway. It was all under wraps when we were there last year.
25 January 2024 at 23:31
s.c said…
Indeed a nice way to learn history.
26 January 2024 at 00:25
Tom said…
...I love the architectural design.
26 January 2024 at 02:23
magiceye said…
Modern architecture. Looking good!
26 January 2024 at 02:37
local alien said…
An impressive building and it sounds like a good experience too. Have you visited it yet?
26 January 2024 at 05:21
Pauline said…
I'd be keen to visit just to see the WETA Workshop contribution. I'm a big fan of their creativity.
26 January 2024 at 17:43
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