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Our Land, Tō Tātau Whenua

The story of our land begins millions of years ago, when Waitaki, like much of New Zealand, lay under the sea. During this time, Ōamaru’s famous limestone formed on the sea-floor. It preserves some of the most incredible fossils in the world.

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