Luttrells White Pine Gardens and Museum

Luttrells White Pine Gardens and Museum The then Dept. With the trees survival questionable, the stand of Kahikatea did not meet the criteria for conservation covenants.

Luttrells is a family owned enterprise which prides itself on 'doing its part to preserve the natural and historical heritage of New Zealand for the benefit of present and future generations through awareness, appreciation and education'. Tim and Carol Luttrell purchased the first five acre block of 'uneconomical farmland' in 1985, however, due to an effort to have a conservation covenant placed o

n the title concerning an existing stand of Kahikatea, title was not granted until March 1986. of lands and survey advised that due to stock grazing, lowered water tables, flooding and drainage there would be permanent detrimental effects. The previous lessee/owner had already listed the stand of Kahikatea in the Pohangina County District Scheme as being a place of Historic and Scientific interest and with that we have had to be content. As has already been noted, the area had been heavily grazed, and water tables lowered by rural drainage systems. To rectify these problems livestock were removed and protective fencing put in place. Pathways were made to keep foot-traffic isolated, and two ponds were created to raise the water table. Natural regeneration has been relatively quick and the variety of plant species now growing is very pleasing. This is an ongoing project; the land area has been extended and more wetlands developed. With pest control, regeneration of bushland and wetland areas there has been a noticeable increase in birdlife with many native and introduced birds being permanent residents. Side by side with the natural heritage is the Museum containing a large assortment of tools and farming machinery, recreational and domestic articles from rural N.Z. We are open by arrangement and provide tours, educational programmes. Please contact us for further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Work/ Life balance.....what ever does that mean?🤔
29/05/2026

Work/ Life balance.....what ever does that mean?🤔

🍂I hope you're enjoying the last few days of Autumn 🍂
27/05/2026

🍂I hope you're enjoying the last few days of Autumn 🍂

18/05/2026

Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day ... 🎶🎵

Tim's been in the attic this afternoon retrieving artifacts 👏🙂
15/05/2026

Tim's been in the attic this afternoon retrieving artifacts 👏🙂

"A place for everything and everything in it's place" 😅at least that's what grandma used to say🤪
14/05/2026

"A place for everything and everything in it's place" 😅at least that's what grandma used to say🤪

tahi, rua, toru ....Our very first walnuts! Long way to go to match our neighbors trees 😅
12/05/2026

tahi, rua, toru ....Our very first walnuts! Long way to go to match our neighbors trees 😅

The Brakenbury Gallery of Fine and Applied Arts are hosting a mini exhibition of art from the Dannevirke/Woodville Art G...
06/05/2026

The Brakenbury Gallery of Fine and Applied Arts are hosting a mini exhibition of art from the Dannevirke/Woodville Art Group. This exhibition is inspired by a day visit back in March by this group of wonderful people 🥰Check it out🥰

👨‍👩‍👦Tomorrow, Saturday ....10am💙💚
24/04/2026

👨‍👩‍👦Tomorrow, Saturday ....10am💙💚

I went for a walk this morning.... just down to the corner😅 I had the privilege of waving goodmorning to most every poha...
23/04/2026

I went for a walk this morning.... just down to the corner😅 I had the privilege of waving goodmorning to most every pohangina valley resident there is and it bought home to me how very reliant we all are on well maintained access. And yet less than 150yrs ago there was just the river. These photo's are 1890's-1900

A 'wheelie' good job🙂 much appreciated!
22/04/2026

A 'wheelie' good job🙂 much appreciated!

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1235 Pohangina Road, RD. 14 Ashhurst
Pohangina
4884

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