Organ restoration nears completion

Waitaki Boys’ High School rector Darryl Paterson (right) and organ builder Ron Newton stand together in the Hall of Memories as the final stages of the organ’s restoration are under way.

The Ministry of Education-funded restoration and rebuild has taken contractors about a year to complete.

The final installation of the organ, including 720 pipes on the south side of the hall, will be completed in time for this year’s Anzac Day service.

Centennial celebrations for the Hall of Memories will take place at the school over the Anzac weekend next year.