Three waharoa at track entrances were unveiled at a dawn ceremony on 29 February 2019. The ceremony marked the full opening of the Paparoa Track and was attended by representatives from Ngāti Waewae, the Pike Families and DOC. The waharoa were carved by a team of carvers led by Mahana Coulston.
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