Pūrākau is an online human library where we aim to capture the voice and identity of the Horowhenua.

This interview is apart of the Youth Week 2024 celebrations, and focuses on our Rangatahi and their experiences.

Grace is a student at Horowhenua College and student worker at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō. From farmer, to sportswoman, actor and interviewer, Grace has had so many interesting experiences in her life that I unfortunately wasn't able to capture during this short interview with her.

 Pūrākau is an online human library where we aim to capture the voice and identity of the Horowhenua.

This interview is apart of the Youth Week 2024 celebrations, and focuses on our Rangatahi and their experiences.

Arlo is creative, family oriented, and has experienced a variety of interesting school systems. Currently at Te Kura, he is enjoying the advantages of schooling via correspondence, as well as taking on its challenges. With roots across the world Arlo now calls the Horowhenua their home.

Penciled on back - Finalists in the public speaking contest sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Levin. from left, Frances Corbett, Christine Kiriona, Thelma Martin, Adele Caspers & David Larsen. Wed. Nov. 22, 1972.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

See also – #.0631 (dated 19 November 1972).

Finalists in the public speaking contest sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Levin. 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right - Frances (? Francis) Corbett, Miss Christine Kiriona, Miss Thelma Martin, Miss Adele Caspers & David Larsen.

See also – #.0631 (dated 19 November 1972).

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

Penciled on back – Otaki Teenage Driving Contest local wi

Teenage Driving Contest local winners (4 unidentified people) 1 B&W photo print

3 men & 1 woman, man (left) is holding prize cup. Unusual lighting used for photo, only light source appears to be near floor below the camera.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Skating rink. Bottom of Oxford St. just near Stuckey St. north of (now) Wisharts Textile Factory.”

An unidentified girl on roller skates at the skating rink, Oxford St., Levin. The rink was located immediately opposite the Principal’s house at Levin School, and the apex of this house (now, 2001, the Information Centre) can be seen above the rink wall in the centre of the picture. This site is used today as a car park for workers at Wisharts.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

Laser copy. Negative held by Alexander Turnbull Library.

A group of twenty – four boys from the Weraroa Training Farm standing at edge of river. They are all dressed in shorts and some appear to be going through the motions of washing themselves.

1 B&W photocopy

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

On 9 October at the Levin Village Green, is the Ultimate Youth Challenge! If you are aged between 13-19 years old make up a team of 4 and come along for some fun. Only $4 per team.