The Kohatahi Band. October 1969, Hokitika

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DescriptionThe Kohatahi Band, Hokitika.1969.PhotographerW. ClealDate of PhotoOctober 1969Map^[1]External LinkARCHIVES NZContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)HokitikaOrganisation (eg business) The Kohatahi Band

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Date Created14th May 2026CommentsMike Wood
top band

Jennie Scott
Before dad Laurie Scott was on the big drum, he must have joined early 70s. They went to Sydney Opera house opening 1973

Keith Taylor
Looks like the westland hotel fireplace ! would anyone know for sure ??? Thanks !

Bill Finlay
ARE THEY still going . as they were just amazing entertainment . remembering them at Omoto Races and Victoria Park Trotting in the 60s

Jack Tehan
All in the Image are on the other side.

Alan Mitchell
Looks alot like it, lounge bar.

Lynn Inwood
My Father- in -law was in that band Les. Inwood.

Keith Taylor
Looks like the westland hotel fireplace ! would anyone know for sure ??? Thanks !

Jennie Scott
Before dad Laurie Scott was on the big drum, he must have joined early 70s. They went to Sydney Opera house opening 1973

Mike Wood
top band

Bill Finlay
ARE THEY still going . as they were just amazing entertainment . remembering them at Omoto Races and Victoria Park Trotting in the 60s

Gary Keown
Yup that’s the hotel Westland alright

Susan Barlow
Yes! The Westland. I used to go there once a week to watch "Star Trek".

Cheryl Hill
I loved the violin With the horn that Percy Crough played.

Pauline Mountford
They used to come over to Christchurch and play in the pubs here. Always got everyone up dancing and had a ball.

Gary Keown
Yes the band still going with all new members

Liz Stewart
Legendary ❤️

Margaret Standen
Hi Dad, miss youre music?
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Alan Mitchell
Looks alot like it, lounge bar.

Lynn Inwood
My Father- in -law was in that band Les. Inwood.

Keith Taylor
Looks like the westland hotel fireplace ! would anyone know for sure ??? Thanks !

Jennie Scott
Before dad Laurie Scott was on the big drum, he must have joined early 70s. They went to Sydney Opera house opening 1973

Cheryl Hill
I loved the violin With the horn that Percy Crough played.

Veronica Moore
Yes my Dear Uncle Jack Heveldt on the floor on the left,took over the bones from my Grandad Frank Heveldt. My Father also played in it till we shifted to Christchurch. Andy Heveldt, he played the swannee whistle and the clarinet and Harmonica
He used to join the band when they came to Christchurch.
I remember a great night at the Yaldhurst Hotel,when iI was about 10.
Many trips down memory Lane.

Bill Finlay
ARE THEY still going . as they were just amazing entertainment . remembering them at Omoto Races and Victoria Park Trotting in the 60s

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