Restoration begins on Invercargill's oldest carved meeting house

RNZ1NewsOtago Daily TimesTuesday 30 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The decorative wooden carvings at Te Wharepuni o Anehana in Anderson Park are being removed for restoration. The century-old meeting house is also undergoing repairs to address structural damage. The project is being overseen by marae conservation expert Jim Schuster and Invercargill City Council carpenters.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 30 Sep 2025, 11:03am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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