A Home for Arapae
To Raise $5,000 to assist with the costs of providing a permanent home and display for Arapae a replica of New Zealand's 1st Schoolbus
Waikato
Arapae is a replica of new Zealand' 1st school bus that ran to the then Piopio District High School in 1924
The rebuilding of this replica on the chassis of a roadworthy Model T Ford truck was successfully completed in late 2016
We are seeking funding support to enable us to provide a permanent home for Arapae in Piopio and to provide illustrative/photographic display panels and an A/V commentary about the history of School Bus services in NZ
About us
The Piopio College Trust Fund provides non Governmental support for the pupils and staff of Piopio Colege by way of scholarships, grants for special events and professional development
The Piopio College Trust has launched an appeal to house a replica (Arapae) of New Zealand's 1st Schoolbus
Use of funds
Funds raised will be used for construction costs and the provision of photographic panels and commentary
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