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Early days

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Early days

Travelling artist Christopher Aubrey made this painting of Eketāhuna in 1892. The town was a convenient overnight stop between Masterton and Pahīatua. Guests could stay at either the Temperance Hotel (where no alcohol was served) or the Club Hotel.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Reference: NON-ATL-C-0139-3

by Christopher Aubrey

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Ben Schrader, Wairarapa places – Eketāhuna, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/11978/early-days (accessed 24 June 2026).

Story by Ben Schrader, published 2 March 2009, updated 11 June 2015.