Anzac Bridge, Kaiparoro

GPS 40.703 S 175.658 E

The little concrete one-way bridge over the Makakahi River at Kaiparoro served as a safe crossing of the previously-unbridged river, and a war memorial to six men of the district. It was designed and built by Alfred Falkner (father of Victor Falkner), Mauriceville County engineer and a resident of Kaiparoro. The estimated cost of £1000 was met by grants from the government, Mauriceville County, Eketahuna County and Eketahuna Borough. By using local labour Falkner managed a final cost of only £800. (more…)