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For an additional cover charge, one could enjoy an entertainment after dinner, which sometimes included a small theatrical production presented by the young Hori Ahipene, now famous as an actor.

However, the hotel did not have a night porter and the accommodation wing was locked in the evenings. If you arrived while the public bar was still open, you could be let in that way. Otherwise, unless you had taken a key with you, there was no way in without waking other guests.

On one occasion Rana Waitai, (who especially appreciated the menu and was known to have up to six eggs for breakfast) returned in the early hours of the morning and, not having a key, attempted entry through his bedroom window. He succeeded with dramatic effect crashing onto the floor with resulting groaning and swearing, waking me in the adjoining room, but not appreciating my enquiry as to whether he was OK!

Mangakino Hotel. Photo provided courtesy Westerman Property Solutions Ltd Whanganui River. Photo courtesy Charmaine Kawana

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The Incorporation has had mail returned to the office for the following shareholders or trustees.

If you are able to provide any relevant information or contact details, please contact Ngaere on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Richard Nathan Petuha Tahu Potiki Petuha Wha¯nau Trust James Donald Clayton Jason Taueki Wiremu Te Kapu Tawhiti Koriki Tama Love William Moana Reti Hine Pae Kawariki Tibble Hapai Gerrard Rea Lewis Rua McDonald Phillip John Ferguson