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Memorials and Memories

Memorials and Memories

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In this bonus episode of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History, we head back to the scene of the accident as the 70th anniversary is marked in an official ceremony.

And, in the weeks after the series was released, dozens of people have contacted us with their own stories from December 24th, 1953, and we share those stories here.

Our thanks to all those involved in organising the memorial and the train service there.

Guests:
John Mahy
Callum Mahy
Raymond Oshanassy
John Archer
Ruth Green
Joan Humphries
Keith Howells

Presenter and producer: Hamish Williams
Sound engineer: Shaun D Wilson
Researcher: Neesha Bremner
Executive Producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew Laxon

Select music by Anthonie Tonnon. Made with funding by NZ On Air / Irirangi Te Motu.

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