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- In 1964 Turangi, a small rural settlement on the southern shores of Lake Taupo was selected to be the site of a new hydro town for the Tongariro Power Development. In just six years the population grew from 500 to 10,000. Despite the challenges presented by this unprecedented growth a vibrant and strong community developed and flourished.
We moved to Turangi, from Whakamaru, in 1967. Like many kids, we went to all schools (Turangi Primary, Hirangi Primary, Pihanga School and finally Tongariro High School)
I still remember when the Turtle Pool was built at McLaren Park, as well as the NZED Village, off Puatata Rd. Mr Richard Print, builder, was the main builder, if I remember correctly.
Some of the signs that used to adorn the entrance to the township:
'Turangi, town of the future'
'Turangi, a town for all seasons'
'Turangi, trout capital of the world'
Very good video. Our family lived in Hinerangi St 1965-1983. Moved there from Mangakino. It was basically a dust bowl in the early days, as no grass had been sown. When we moved into our new house, the MOW gave dad a bag of grass seed. Myself and my two brothers went to Tūrangi Primary School then on to Tongariro High. I left school in 1978 and joined the army. A really good place to grow up, with plenty to do.
A very good film. Well done. Lots of great memories and faces of the past
Thanks for the comments.
@@johnski2175 you produced a great piece of history. Much appreciated. Thank you
When we moved to Turangi in 1971 from Rotorua we were all amazed by the shops all open on a Saturday morning. This was so the project workers and there families could do there weekly shopping.
iv stayed there heaps of time great town and the fishing is fantastic
Lots of memories here, lots of familiar names.
❤this was absolutely fantastic. Thank you. Seeing all the old shops and their owners. Mrs Lockyer hit the nail on the head 😊. The balls anf festivals ❤😊❤.
44.12 minutes. Kiaora Pam Quinlan nee Harris. I remember your family so well, a lovely family. My name is Te Poutu Taute, a good friend of your brothers Ken and Frank, your lovely parents Murdoch and Jacky. Wow. We lived behind you on the next street Hingaia. Your dad Murdoch was our rugby coach, your brothers Ken and Franky great role models. You're looking good Pam. Nice video. Loved it in Turangi. It was exciting. All the great entertainers of the 60s had a concert in Turangi, Simple Image, Formula, Larry Morris to name a few. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thanks for your watching the video. When I see Pam I will tell her about your kind comments.
@@johnski2175 Yes please do. What year was this video made thankyou? Terewhai Grace was mine and Pam's brother's teacher. She made learning fun, and inspiring. Everything Pam said about Turangi in the 60s is true. Please say hello to Pam. Thankyou for sharing the video.
@@downtoearth5108I'm guessing between 2017 - 2019..
Was born 02/01/73 Turangi Maternity, went to Pihanga School, Mrs Simons. Lived on Te Hei Place, by grandparents. My nan drove a taxi, and koro worked the hydro works. They moved from Aratiatia to Turangi, originally milkers from Ruatoki. Loved growing up in Turangi, it's me just like the cold weather, right to the bone....beautiful film. Lots of familiar people❤ nga mihi nui
I was born there in Jan 1969.
My Grandfather and father, built a lot of the buildings there, from steel placing, block laying.
Dad worked for ministry of Works.
Uncle Gragam was a tunneler
@@gregwaghorn8496 hi did the family have issues with respitory probs working in the tunnels with the dust etc.. even with the masks, I heard from old workers it was pretty toxic with the dust..
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