Yarns in Barns: Continuing Legacy – Gareth Winter
189 Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
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Join author and seasoned local storyteller Gareth Winter for an intriguing glimpse into the story of Masterton, captured through the lens of Masterton Trust Lands Trust.
Continuing Legacy traverses the highs and lows of Masterton Trust Lands Trust - from 1997 to 2022. Through economic downturns, construction challenges and an international pandemic, its trustees continue to honour the vision of the first generation of Mastertonians, putting people and community first.
Masterton Trust Lands Trust was formed 150 years ago, born out of the Small Farms Association which established Masterton and Greytown. Unsold land in each township was set aside for trusts to administer, and the income devoted to educational and cultural purposes.
This event is free. Please RSVP to attend via Eventfinda or by contacting Hedley's Books on sales@hedleysbooks.co.nz or 06 378 2875.
About Gareth Winter
Gareth Winter is Masterton’s renowned historian with a gift for local story-telling and an encyclopaedic knowledge. His curiosity about local history led him to a career as an archivist, managing the Wairarapa Archive for 24 years where he earned a reputation for innovation and accessibility to better connect the archive with its community. Gareth’s services to historical research were recognised in 2020 with a Queen’s Service Medal. He has written extensively about Wairarapa, publishing hundreds of articles and 13 books.
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This event is part of Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading which takes place between 14–23rd October, 2022. This organic, community-led festival hosts an eclectic range of events for all ages in venues from Masterton to Martinborough. View the full festival programme at yarnsinbarns.co.nz
Presented by Hedley's Books, Fraser Books, Masterton District Library and the Wairarapa Library Service.
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