The Sinking of the Ventnor

The remarkable story of the SS Ventnor which foundered off Hokianga in 1902.

On board were 499 coffins containing bodies of Chinese destined for their ancestral villages.

Wong Liu Shueng shows her film and tells the very moving story of the wreck, the loss of lives, and how local Maori gave the Chinese coffins a fitting burial. 100 years after the disaster renewed interest in these graves have brought the Chinese and Maori communities closer together. You are invited to come along to see and hear all the fascinating details at the Opononi Hall * Sunday 18 July * 3pm-Spm

Tickets $5.00 incl. afternoon tea.

Sales at the door or book ahead to avoid disappointment. Phone Grace 405 8665 or Donna 405 8390.

Also available from the Hokianga Historical Society, P.O. Box 26, Opononi.
Presented by the Hokianga Historical Society.

Rawene Book Festival

Rawene Book Festival, a great initiative for youth in the community is being held between the 7th and 9th of May.

As part of the festival, a collection of poetry written by the youth of the Hokianga was created and will be on sale.

for more information and an itinerary, click here